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Explore the Sun Toolkit

Image of the Sun in different wavelengths.
Our Dynamic Sun Cards. This set of 13 cards address common questions about the nature of our Sun and its effects on Earth and beyond. 
Astronomical Society of the Pacific/Night Sky Network/NASA HEAT
Levels
  • Intermediate (6-8)
Material Type
  • Demonstration
  • Presentation/Lecture
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 1.1 – The Sun is really big…
  • Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
  • Big Idea 2.3 – The Sun is the primary source of light…
  • Big Idea 3.2 – Energy from the Sun is created in the core…
  • Big Idea 3.3 - Our Sun, like all stars, has a life cycle.
NGSS
  • ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS4 - Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer
Heliophysics Topics
  • Aurora
  • Corona
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
  • Light
  • Solar Cycle
  • Space Weather
  • Sun
  • Sunspot
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

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 the wonder of NASA Solar Science to your community with the new Explore the Sun Toolkit. Developed through a partnership between NASA's Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT) and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific/Night Sky Network, these resources are ideal for informal educators and community events, whether you're gathered around a solar telescope or indoors.

This dynamic set of cards addresses common questions like "What color is the Sun?" and "Why do I get sunburned on a cloudy day?" Each card pairs striking images with clear, engaging explanations, showcasing how NASA studies our star to better understand and predict its impacts on Earth.

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