Tiny Wonders Lab•Science Activity Card•Space
What Causes Auroras?
Ref: TWL-WHAT-CAUSES-AURORAS
Grade Level: 3-8
The Big Idea
Witness the breathtaking light show of the Northern and Southern Lights. Discover how the Sun’s violent solar wind crashes into Earth’s magnetic shield, creating a glowing neon dance of colors in the night sky.
Key Vocabulary & Concepts
#Space#Earth
Hands-On Observation Checklist
1. Predict & Form HypothesisWhat do you think causes what causes auroras??
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 what causes auroras? 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/what-causes-auroras