Exploring the Awe of the Aurora Borealis: A Worksheet for 13-Year-Olds

Instructions

Read the provided information about the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and complete the activities below. Use the space provided for your answers.

What is the Aurora Borealis?

The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights, is a natural light display predominantly seen in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic. It occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with atoms in Earth's atmosphere, resulting in captivating colors such as green, pink, red, yellow, blue, and violet.

1. Describe the main causes of the Aurora Borealis.

2. List three factors that can affect the visibility of the Northern Lights.

3. If you could see the Aurora Borealis in person, where would you like to go and why?

4. Draw or describe how you envision the Aurora Borealis would look in the night sky.

5. Fun Fact: The Aurora Borealis is more commonly seen during certain times of the year. Research and write the best season to witness this phenomenon and why it is more visible then.