Northern Lights DIGITAL Unit Study (Aurora Borealis)

The Northern Lights DIGITAL Unit Study (Aurora Borealis): An Interactive Educational Resource

Designed for Grades 2 through 4, this engaging unit study digs deep into the magic of Auroras, known as the northern lights (aurora borealis) and southern lights (aurora australis).

Unique Educational Materials:

• Original reading passages: Learn about the origin of these celestial lights, what causes them, their different types and the distinctive sounds they make.
• Comprehension skills activities: Each passage is followed by self-checking questions to consolidate learning and understanding.
• Vocabulary matching activities: Develop extensive vocabulary associated with auroras via self-checking activities.
• Virtual games: Perfect team-building exercises that also embed scientific concepts. Great for group work or independent learning.

Versatile Use:

This dynamic resource can supplement science curriculums or arctic unit studies in classrooms, serve as homework assignments or even provide comprehensive content for homeschooling.

Easily Accessible Format:

The study material is available in PDF format ensuring seamless accessibility across various platforms without compromise on quality or usability.

Instructions

Original reading passages (origin of auroras, what causes auroras, aurora characteristics, types of auroras, and aurora noises)

Self-checking comprehension questions for each passage

Optional curated videos for added enrichment

Self-checking vocabulary matching activities

Self-checking virtual games that can be played individually or in groups (memory, jigsaw puzzle, word search, categorize the terms, and cryptogram)