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TIGed Activities Database Activities Database
The TIGed Activities Database is a resource by teachers, for teachers. Using the database, you can find new methods to infuse TakingITGlobal into your teaching in ways that meet your local curriculum standards. TIG staff, partners, and educators from around the world have developed our activities and lesson plans and you can contribute too! 		Activities Database
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Adding to: Sunspots

This module provides teachers with resources and activities on the sun, sunspots and the effecst of the sun's rays. After reading through the scenario and using the additional resources provided, students complete investigations to further their understanding and consolidate their knowledge. All of the investigations and their difficulty level are listed below. They can be downloaded in full from the 'Sunspots Module' link.

The NASA Global Climate Change Education/Earth Science Education Alliance (ESSEA) modules include situations, connections to standards, resources and sample investigations. Unless labeled K-4 the modules can be adapted for middle and high school students.

 

Investigations:
- Observing Convection (beginner)
- Plotting sunspot activity (advanced).
- Solar storms and you! Activity 1 (beginner).
- Sunspot activity and ocean temperatures (beginner).
- Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (beginner)
- Space weather and you! (intermediate).
- Space Weather and You! Introduction 2 (advanced).
- Sunspot activity and ocean temperatures (intermediate).
- Welcome to sunspots (advanced).


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