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- 10th - 12th
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Students use the slopes of various curves plotted on log-log graph paper to classify stellar objects as binary stars, supernovae, or active galaxies.The data used in this lesson were obtained from X-ray astronomy satellites. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students observe the relationship between color and temperature through a teacher-led demonstration. They graph their findings. They observe the relationship between distance and brightness with a flashlight experiment. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students examine the Hubble Deep Field images and identify different types of galaxies. They write explanations for the classification techniques they used. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students examine the life cycle of stars by enacting the life cycles of different types of stars and illustrating the rarity of black hole producing stars using balloons. Students also create a star finder to locate stars and constellations in the sky. Lesson also includes a field trip activity for visiting the Adler Planetarium & Astronomy Museum. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore how the universe and all its structures are interrelated. They investigate the stars, sun, heat, light, distance, galaxies, and measurement. Students access theories related to the origin and evolution of the solar system. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students explain Big Bang Theory, discuss how stars are building blocks of universe, identify purpose of interstellar medium, explain what a galaxy is, and identify one type of dying star. Student groups then choose one star to research online, and present findings to classmates. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students 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 Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore the night sky with their star counter. They to determine the types of stars and the number that can be seen from their local area and share their data via the Internet. They participate in NASA online projects. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students explore, examine and experience how to describe a star system and identify three types of galaxies. They assess why the Milky Way looks hazy, name five sizes of stars, list the planets from largest to smallest and share any experiences with optical illusions. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students research and state the differences between different stars and the sun. They tie the magnificence of space with the science fiction novel, "I Robot." Several worksheets and discussions are also covered within this lesson. Full Review »
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