Star Light Star Bright Desktop Constellations Learning Target: Describe the structure of the sun. Describe the rotations of the sun and explain the role of convection and magnetism and its influence on sun spots, solar flares, and prominences.

Star Light Star Bright The Sun’s Layers & Features Foldable Foldable Format: Attach to Page ____ Fold both right and left sides of the paper in towards the middle Divide paper into 1/3 Cut ONLY the folded sections of the paper Label each tab: Core, Photosphere, Radiation Zone, Chromosphere, Convection Zone, Corona Inside each tab: List At Least 4 Facts for each layer Inside middle of Foldable: Draw Diagram of the Sun Label & Color each area Bottom of middle: Create 3 columns and label Solar Flare, Prominence, Sunspot List at least 4 facts for each feature

Star Light Star Bright The Sun’s Layers & Features Foldable Foldable Format:

Star Light Star Bright The Sun’s Layers & Features Foldable Critical Thinking Questions: Write on Page _____ What would happen to temperature on Mercury during the day if a sunspot was directly in line with its surface? How would a photon's travel (physical path) differ as it traveled through the different layers of the Sun? What is the difference between a solar flare and a prominence? Give a written explanation AND draw a diagram of each.