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Activity: Watercolor Aurora Sky

Occasionally auroras burst into a full suite of red, purple, and yellow tones.
Levels
  • Introductory (K-5)
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
  • Lesson Plan
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Aurora
  • Magnetic Field
  • Magnetosphere
  • Solar Wind
Related Missions
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Lesson Plans/Activities | Grades K-8 | This hands-on watercolor activity helps students explore the science of the northern lights and related space weather NASA missions. Educators can integrate this creative project into STEAM curriculum units to visually demonstrate how the Sun impacts Earth's magnetic fields and atmosphere. Students use watercolors to recreate the vibrant colors of an aurora, providing a tactile connection to heliophysics concepts.

Credit: UAF

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