Where can you see an aurora in North America? After completing an astronomy activity, scholars can locate the exact coordinates. Pupils plot points of the inner and outer ring of the auroral oval and answer questions based on their diagram. 

Concepts

auroras, plotting points

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have photographs of the same aurora taken from different places to share during the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Enlarge the map before handing out
• Prior knowledge of auroras, data tables, angles, and plotting points required
• Lesson 10 in an 18-part series

Pros

• Excellent for visual learners

Cons

• Pupils may need extra instruction on how to plot longitude and latitude before completing this activity

Common Core

6.G.A.3 7.G.A.2