They should exist ... but do they really? Scientists use what they know to predict what should and should not exist. An installment of a larger solar system series looks at the scientific prediction of different stars that have yet to be discovered including quasi stars, electroweak stars, and quark stars.

Concepts

stars, the universe, black holes, supernovas

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create collaborative groups to research the different types of stars presented in the video
• Use a graphic organizer to record the unique characteristics of each star

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a solid understanding of subatomic particles

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• The instructor shows excitement and passion for the topic, which holds the viewers' attention
• Provides an option for subtitles to assist in note taking

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7