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Space Math I — Problem 5, Do big sunspots make big solar flares?

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An image of a sunspot on the Sun's surface, appearing like an area of black and red spots connected by swirls of yellow material that almost form a figure-8. The Sun's surface is covered in swirling material from bright yellow to dark yellow and black.

Audience

Educators

Grade Levels

Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12

Subject

Mathematics, Space Science, Technology, Problem Solving, Solar System and Planets, Space Radiation, Sun, Satellites

Type

Lesson Plans / Activities

Students study tabulated data and draw statistical conclusions about sunspots and solar flares. Student and teacher pages are included.
Problem 5, Do big sunspots make big solar flares? [164KB PDF file]
This activity is part of Space Math I.