What happens at the end of the life cycle of a star? A lesson in the Socratica Astronomy playlist shows three ways a star dies: white dwarf, black hole, and neutron star. Each ending depends on the mass of the original star.

Concepts

neutrons, stars, dwarf planets, black holes, astronomy

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete while viewing the lesson
• Have individuals create a drawing of the life cycle of a star

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of the composition of a star

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Adaptable to various grade levels
• Includes links to additional resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7