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Journey to the Stars WebsiteJourney to the Stars Website
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American Museum of Natural History
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6th - 12th
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Science
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15 mins
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Fifteen detailed pictures and informative captions delve deep into the exploration of stars—their life cycle and importance in the universe. 

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Concepts

stars, astronomy, space, outer space, the milky way galaxy, galaxies, supernovas, elements, the earth, the sun, telescopes

Instructional Ideas

  • Encourage pupils to step outside and look at the night sky with their family
  • As a class, go through each picture, and read and discuss the caption
  • Direct learners to visit the website after completing a science lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members who struggle with reading may require support
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • Includes eye-catching images
  • The website is easy to navigate

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