1. 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.

2. 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

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

4. 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.