How do the Sun’s variations affect humanity? (Solar Cycle)

On Sept. 10, 2017, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory, observed the Sun erupting with an X8 solar flare, one of the largest of the current solar cycle.

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Levels	Introductory (K-5) Intermediate (6-8) Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type	Activity/Hands-on Article/Informative Text
Heliophysics Big Ideas	Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS	ESS1 - Earth's Place in the Universe
Heliophysics Topics	Solar Wind Sun Solar Cycle Space Weather Coronal Mass Ejection Radiation Magnetic Field
Heliophysics Missions	Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
Material Cost per Learner	Free
Language	English

Activity/Article | Grades K-12+ | This informative presentation slide deck and hands-on activity helps educators introduce space weather concepts through investigations into solar cycle effects. Teachers can apply this resource to explore how the Sun's variations affect humanity, utilizing real-world data and observations from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) and Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO). The material provides structured steps to guide students across all levels in examining solar wind, coronal mass ejections, radiation, and magnetic fields, making it an excellent addition to lessons aligned with Earth's Place in the Universe standards.

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