Three astronomy activities in one resource! Here you will find one hands-on activity, one demonstration, both with discussion questions, and one activity worksheet. During these lessons young scientists discuss how stars are different, their changing temperature and other properties, and how the color of a star does not indicate its distance. 

 

Concepts

stars, astronomy, the milky way galaxy, the sun, nuclear fusion, supernovas, black holes, galaxies, outer space

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite your scholars to repeat the experiment at home to teach family members about their new findings 

Classroom Considerations

• Copies of activity worksheet must be made prior to lesson
• Demonstration requires materials and a room that can be darkened 

Pros

• In-depth background knowledge is offered
• Specific instructions, diagram, and student example are available as support with completing the activities

Cons

• Computer exercise is only available with the purchase software, making one of the corresponding worksheets irrelevant 

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.4 RST.11-12.9