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Heliophysics Resource Database

Curated by scientists, engineers, and educators from NASA and our co-investigating institutions, the resources in this database have been chosen because they have proven to be highly effective at engaging a variety of learners in heliophysics content and in NASA science. All resources have been tested and vetted by educators in the field.

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Introductory Experiments with Plasma

Introduces students to concepts important to the subject of plasmas and guides them through use smart devices and other household goods to study this state of matter.

Exploratory Experiments with Plasma

Goes deeper into the topic of plasma and how to use household devices to conduct classroom experiments, from constructing and using a smartphone spectrograph to creating plasma with grapes and a microwave oven.

Advanced Experiments with Plasma

Gives a high-level understanding of plasma and how to conduct experiments using household devices, ranging from creating plasma with sparks to using an AM as a makeshift plasma detector.

Introductory Experiments in Magnetism with Smart Devices

Introduces students to concepts important to the field of magnetism and how to use applications commonly available on smart devices to study this phenomenon.

Exploratory Experiments in Magnetism with Smart Devices

Goes deeper into the topic of magnetism and how to use smart devices to conduct classroom experiments, from finding compass bearings to designing a simple electromagnet.

Advanced Experiments in Magnetism with Smart Devices

Gives a high-level understanding of magnetism and how to conduct experiments using smart devices, ranging from detecting magnetic fields created by high-voltage power lines to constructing a homemade Helmholtz Coil.

Arduino Magnetometer Student Guide

Explains how to build a more advanced homemade magnetometer using a sensor attached to an Arduino microcontroller and computer readout, all of which can be obtained for less than $50.

Smartphone Magnetometers Student Guide

Gives students step-by-step instructions on how to download and use smartphone apps that make use of their phone's internal magnetometer to do no-cost, hands-on scientific readings.

Photocell Magnetometer Student Guide

Explains how to build a device using a suspended magnet that is designed to occult two side-by-side photo cells, whose differing electrical output measures the position of the magnet with high accuracy.

Hall Effect Magnetometer Student Guide

Explains how to build a device using several electronic components found in smart phones based on the Hall Effect principle, which is discussed in detail.

Soda Bottle Magnetometers Student Guide

This activity provides directions for how to build and use a simple suspended-magnet magnetometer to detect changes in Earth’s magnetic field during strong solar storms.

Introduction to Magnetism Informative Document

This document provides basic information about magnetism and examples of where magnetic fields are found in nature.

Explore the Sun Toolkit

Explore the Sun Toolkit includes postcards, a banner, and slides ideal for informal educators and community events. Perfect for drawing attention at events, sparking curiosity, and answering frequently asked questions, the toolkit makes NASA solar science accessible and exciting. Bring…

Origin and Nature of the Sun

In this 5E lesson, middle school students explore the origin of the Sun using scientific and traditional ways of tracing how the Sun came into existence. Find The Full Lesson Plan Here

Impact Cratering and the Age of the Solar System by Cris DeWolf

For this high school 5E lesson, students gather evidence through a variety of media to support the claim that Earth is 4.6 billion years old, and formed along with the rest of our solar system from material in a nebula.…