Archive: Science Update: Space Weather on Our Approach to Solar Max, August 15, 2024

In this web seminar, we will delve into the recent solar storm that illuminated the skies with stunning auroras across North America on May 10th, 2024. We will then explore the science behind solar storms and their spectacular light displays, providing a deeper understanding of heliophysics.

Participants will gain insights into the current approach to solar maximum, the period of greatest solar activity in the solar cycle, and how the Sun influences Earth and the solar system. In addition, learn how to integrate this exciting content into your existing curriculum, engage students with real-world examples of space weather, and discover resources for ongoing classroom activities.

All individuals receive a certificate of participation and 100 NSTA activity points for attending the live seminar and completing the end-of-program survey. A certificate of participation is not awarded for watching the recorded version of the program.

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Below are comments from individuals who attended the seminar:

  • "Excellent job! Photos were the most interesting to me."
  • "I developed a better understanding of how solar flares and CMEs form, and how they contribute to space weather."
  • "I really enjoyed how he set up the story for us to learn about the active region that created the beautiful auroras on May 10. I also appreciated how he took the time to explain each figure and chart with fidelity so we all could be on a level field to understand the information to be gathered from each resource. An excellent presentation!"
  • "This was an informative session. The speaker was well prepared, interesting, and extremely knowledgeable."
  • "Wonderful presentation by Michael Kirk. Very informative and loved the imagery/video from different sources showing AR3664's development."

A certificate of attendance was deposited into participants' account page for completing the evaluation form at the end of the program.

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