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Ways of Knowing: Our Sun and Earth Poster

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By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.
NASA / NASA HEAT / Chantil Hunt Estevez
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Diagram/Illustration
  • Poster
  • Educator/Facilitator Guide
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
  • LS1 - Molecules to Organisms
  • LS2 - Ecosystems
  • PS4 - Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
  • PS3 - Energy
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
  • ESS3 - Earth and Human Activity
Heliophysics Topics
  • Atmosphere
  • Aurora
  • Habitable Zone
  • Heliosphere
  • Sun
  • Solar Wind
  • Space Weather
  • Solar System
  • Solar Flare
  • Solar Cycle
  • Radiation
  • Radio Blackout
  • Planetary Transits
  • Physics
  • Magnetic Field
  • Magnetotail
  • Magnetic Reconnection
  • Magnetosphere
  • Geomagnetic Storm
  • Geomagnetic Field
  • Energy
  • Electromagnetism
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Convection
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Related Missions
  • Hubble Space Telescope (Astro)
  • James Webb Space Telescope (Astro)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

Project Description:

This poster explores space weather, illustrating how solar wind and magnetic fields create auroras, bridging NASA and Navajo knowledge. By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.

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Image / Infographic
This poster explores space weather, illustrating how solar wind and magnetic fields create auroras, bridging NASA and Navajo knowledge. By observing Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, this resource highlights the science of electromagnetic shields protecting planetary atmospheres from harsh solar radiation. It connects NASA’s study of the heliosphere and charged particles with Navajo concepts of balance, showing how these dynamic cosmic forces interact.
NASA / NASA HEAT / Chantil Hunt Estevez

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