Shedding Light on the Aurora Borealis

That's News to Me

Low Int – Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring modified content from The Associated Press, students read about the science behind the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. This lesson includes photos, vocabulary, comprehension questions, and a speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
northern lights
science

Vocabulary

stunning
prediction
sighting
severe
briefly
atmosphere
collide
peak
A spinning paper plane