You may know of
Princess Aurora (also known as Sleeping Beauty), but do you know about the
original auroras: bright dancing lights in the sky? Brighten up your life with
these online activities.
CONNECT:
- Let NASA enlighten you about auroras at https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/aurora/en/
- Watch the science behind the northern lights at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=we-MfBKx4Bc
- Read 20 Aurora Borealis facts you will love to know at https://hello-aurora.com/blog/20-aurora-facts
CREATE:
- Make a magical northern light sky with pastels at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mo8wee7blQ4
- Or paint the aurora with ice cubes at https://www.uaf.edu/museum/education/educators/heliophysics-aurora-outre/activities/pdfs/Paint-The-Aurora-With-Ice-Cubes-Activity.pdf
- Check the Aurora Tracker to find out if you can see the Aurora right now at https://www.explorefairbanks.com/explore-the-area/aurora-season/aurora-tracker/ and check out the Aurora live webcam on this website.
- Create an aurora borealis with milk, oil and food coloring at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YglrrA2XQ5Y
CARE:
- Auroras are typically seen in areas that are very cold. Stay warm with these tips: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-play/Pages/Winter-Safety.aspx
- There is often ice in areas where auroras are seen. Stay ice-safe with these tips: https://www.blacklinesafety.com/blog/6-tips-for-dealing-with-black-ice
- Auroras are best seen in wilderness areas. Be prepared for the wilderness with these tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBQfaxDiGlw
CAREERS:
Want your
career to light you up? You would be a scientist, an engineer, a meteorologist
(weather expert), a photographer, a tour guide, and more. Light up with these
sample career tips.
- https://www.sciencefriday.com/articles/a-physicist-explains-the-shimmering-science-behind-auroras/
- https://globaledge.msu.edu/blog/post/57349/the-northern-lights-tourism-industry
- Meteorologists https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwXgH5t3o0&t=3s
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