Aurora Borealis Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 7 + | Word Count: 259 | Lexile: 1250

Use this Activity:

Discuss -
    1. What causes auroras to form, and why are they typically seen in the polar regions?
    2. How do different atmospheric elements affect the colors seen in auroras?
    3. What is a geomagnetic storm, and how does it influence the visibility of auroras?
    4. Why was the Great Geomagnetic Storm of 1859 considered such a significant event in the history of auroras?
Reading Groups - This activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts, science, or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work. It can be part of a series of Native American-themed activities offered to students as morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in science, social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to circle the correct answers.