Stars: HR Diagram & Classification

In this lesson students will categorize a list of stars based on absolute brightness, size, and temperature. Students will analyze astronomical data presented in charts and plot their data on a special graph called a Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram (H-R Diagram). Using this diagram, they must determine the proper classification of individual stars. Using their data analysis, students completing this lesson will develop two short essay responses to a professional client indicating which stars are Main Sequence Stars and which ones are White Dwarfs, Giants, or Supergiants.
Resource ID#: 212585 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: Star, hr diagram, stellar, luminosity, brightness, properties, astronomy, space, galaxy, light, magnitude, sun, life, cycle, supergiant, white dwarf, main sequence
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Project
Resource Collection: STEM Lessons - Model Eliciting Activity

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