The Sun's Life Cycle (Part 3)

What You'll Learn

The sun goes through an 11-year cycle of activity. During solar maximum, more sunspots and solar flares occur, which can affect satellites and power grids on Earth.

Key Words

light-year
constellation

Materials Needed

string
tape
pencil
ruler

Safety First

Clean up spills immediately to prevent slipping.

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Read and learn: The sun goes through an 11-year cycle of activity. During solar maximum, more sunspots and solar flares occur, which can affect satellites and power grids on Earth.

Step 2 — Do

Repeat the experiment two more times for accuracy.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What is a nebula?