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The Sun and Convection Currents by Christian J. Mercado

An infographic illustrating the different regions of the Sun, including the convection zone, radiative zone, corona, coronal streamers, Sun’s core, and chromosphere. Each section is labeled with descriptive text and depicted with corresponding visuals.
Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
  • Lesson Plan
  • Experiment/Lab
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 3.1 – The Sun is made of churning plasma…
NGSS
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Plasma
  • Energy
  • Sun
  • Solar Flare
  • Coronal Mass Ejection
Heliophysics Missions
  • Parker Solar Probe
Material Cost per Learner Free
Language English

In this 5E lesson, high school students will learn about convective heat transfer processes that take place in the Sun.

Learn more at: https://outreach.gi.alaska.edu/nasa-heliophysics/heliophysics/sun-and-convection-currents-christian-j-mercado