Content Objective:

I can expand my understanding of the Earth’s magnetic field and how it interacts with the Sun’s radiation by watching several video clips and making observations.

Language Objective:

I can write to record my observations by completing sentence frames as an exit ticket.

1. The Sun’s energy is formed through a _______ reaction in which _____ is turned into _______.
2. This process releases ________ from the core that moves outward in eddies called _____ _____ which create ______ ______ inside the sun.
3. The dark spots on the Sun’s surface are called _____ _____ and are _______ than the surrounding areas.
4. The electrically charged gases called _____ that escape off into space are called a ______ _____.
5. It takes _____ hours for this energy to reach Earth.
6. An invisible shield called the _____ _____ protects the Earth by ____________________.
7. This produces _________ at both poles of the Earth which are ________________________________.
8. If the Sun’s radiation reaches the Earth it could ____________ _________________________________________________.

1. The Sun’s energy is formed through a nuclear reaction in which hydrogen is turned into helium.
2. This process releases energy from the core that moves outward in eddies called convection cells which create magnetic fields inside the sun.
3. The dark spots on the Sun’s surface are called sunspots and are cooler than the surrounding areas.
4. The electrically charged gases called plasma that escape off into space are called a solar storm.
5. It takes 18 hours for this energy to reach Earth.
6. An invisible field called the magnetic field protects the Earth by funneling the radiation to the poles.
7. This produces auroras at both poles of the Earth which are visible light shows.
8. If the Sun’s radiation reaches the Earth it could disrupt the electrical grid, communications and increase the risk of cancer.

HOMEWORK – None