Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Space
Northern Lights
Ref: TWL-AURORAS
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Witness the spectacular neon light show of the polar skies. Discover how solar winds collide with the Earth's magnetic field to create the dancing, colorful curtains of light known as the Aurora Borealis and Aurora Australis.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Earth#Space#Atmosphere
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes northern lights?
2. Explore Digital LabInteract with the simulation and note patterns.
3. Record Key FindingsWrite down 2 new facts discovered during the lab.
4. Explain to a PartnerShare your conclusions with a classmate or parent.
Teacher & Parent Discussion Starters
- Why is understanding northern lights important in everyday real life?
- What variable or factor had the biggest impact when testing the simulation?
- How does this concept connect to another science topic you have learned about?
Tiny Wonders Lab — Interactive Science & Physics Exploration
www.tinywonderslab.com/wonders/auroras