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Student Helioviewer Data Tool InteractiveStudent Helioviewer Data Tool Interactive
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PBS
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9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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1 hr
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Student Helioviewer Data Tool

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Scholars use current satellite data to view solar events, solar features, and so much more. It allows them to make videos over time to observe patterns and visually understand the sun at a much higher level using the interactive that is part of a larger series.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nasa, the sun, satellite data, solar flares, the solar cycle

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss how long a solar cycle lasts and when the current cycle ends

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of solar features
  • Interactive only works with streaming

Pros

  • Provides background reading, discussion questions, handouts, teaching tips, and more
  • Links to related lessons

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.3 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.3 RST.11-12.4

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