Did you know that Earth is one of three planets that experiences auroras? A video explains what happens when the magnetic sun throws giant balls of plasma at the earth. It includes both the beauty and the damage an aurora can cause. 

Concepts

the atmosphere, the sun, the international space station, auroras, the aurora borealis, the corona, coronal mass ejections, solar wind

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science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have students create a collage of photos from auroras
• Research how often coronal mass ejections occur

Classroom Considerations

• Be aware the comment section is open to the public and may contain inappropriate content
• The 21st video in a series of 22

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Notes include articles and videos for lesson extension ideas
• Great resource for a traditional or a flipped classroom

Cons

• None