This is a lesson about magnetism in solar flares. Learners will map magnetic fields around bar magnets and investigate how this configuration relates to magnetic fields of sunspots. This activity requires compasses, bar magnets, and a equipment for... (View More) the instructor to project a PowerPoint or pdf lecture presentation. This is Activity 1 in the Exploring Magnetism in Solar Flares teachers guide. (View Less)

This is an activity about spectroscopy. Learners will build a spectroscope and use it to observe various types of lights. This activity requires spectroscope kits and diffraction gratings available from the Stanford Solar Center... (View More) (http://solar-center.stanford.edu/posters/) and fluorescent and incandescent light sources. A variety of resources accompany this activity, including PowerPoint presentations, online videos, activities, and activity guides for both grades 2-4 and grades 5-8. (View Less)