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Galaxies Lesson Plans
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Young scholars expand their galactic knowledge by visiting Internet Websites to classify objects in the Hubble Deep Field Image. They discover how to use representative sampling to estimate the number of galaxies in the universe. In groups, they conduct stellar statistician and cosmic classifier activities located on the Hubble Deep Field Academy Website
Students practice skills used in scientific investigation while studying the three main types of galaxies. Students identify Earth as part of Milky Way galaxy, the parts of galaxies, and the types of galaxies, as well as classify galaxies by size and shape in a computer game.
Tenth graders explore the structure and content of galaxies. Through discussion, lab, and hands-on activities, they discover the general structure of the three types of galaxies as well as the effect they have on the structure and function of the universe. Two lessons are included.
Students analyze a designated galaxy with a partner or in a small group.
Students research the constellations and discuss their findings. Then they construct their own maps of the galaxy using paper, black paint, aluminum foil, etc. They make a 3-D map of their chosen constellation.
Students complete pre reading, writing, during reading, and interdisciplinary activities for the book Stars and Galaxies. In this reading lesson plan, students complete journal entries, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions, and more.
Students use the provided website to classify galaxies after exploring information about elliptical, spiral, lenticular, and irregular galaxies and using the Hubble Tuning Fork.
Students discuss the Milky Way Galaxy, sort a set of galaxy cards based on traits or characteristics and complete a related worksheet. Students record sorting methods as well as new ones and discuss as a class.
Learners classify galaxies by their shape using the Hubble Tuning Fork Diagram.
Eighth graders take a quiz to review the different objects in space. As a class, they define terms related to galaxies. In groups, they make a model of the Milky Way galaxy using materials provided to them by their teacher. To end the lesson, they describe the three types of galaxies.
