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This Is How the World Ends: Coronal Mass Ejections/Space Storms

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Is this the end of the world as we know it? Pupils prepare for a coronal mass ejection during a lesson plan from the K20 Center. The activity combines video and Internet research in a collaborative assignment that focuses on public safety during natural disasters.

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CCSS: Adaptable NGSS: Designed
Concepts
the sun, coronal mass ejections, nuclear fusion, electromagnetic radiation, public service announcements, natural disasters, the earth's atmosphere, magnetic fields, solar storms
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • Extend the lesson by adding a PBS documentary that describes solar research
  • Have groups pick their own methods for delivering their public service announcement about CMEs
Classroom Considerations
  • Allow plenty of time for students to read the article, as it is difficult
  • Schedule research time in the computer lab well in advance of the lesson
Pros
  • The resource includes a Teacher Helper document to tackle the tough questions pupils may have about the article
  • Lesson is challenging yet engaging
Cons
  • None
Common Core
SL.11-12.2 RST.11-12.2