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Levels
Intermediate (6-8)
Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
Presentation/Lecture
Heliophysics Big Ideas
Big Idea 1.2 – The Sun is active…
NGSS
ESS2 – Earth’s Systems
Heliophysics Topics
Atmosphere
Ionization
Magnetic Field
Energy
Material Cost per Learner
Free
Language
English
This comprehensive lecture on Transient Luminous Events (TLEs) includes three interrelated lectures:
Thunderstorms and Lightning
Transient Luminous Events (TLEs), and
Sprites
Each lecture explains the phenomena, the structure, and the physics and chemistry related to the events. Learners are treated to real examples, and educators have notes to go with the slides. At the end, learners are reminded of safety measures and invited to become sprite chasers
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