Earth/Space ActivInspire Review Lesson III "Stellar Evolution"

This review aligns with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

"STANDARD 8 - The Universe and Practices of Science.

The competent science teacher understands and applies accepted practices and implications of science in contemporary and historical contexts.

8B. understands the properties and dynamics of objects external to the solar system.

8F. compares the processes involved in the life cycle of objects within the galaxies, including their physical and chemical characteristics.

8G. demonstrates the ability to use instruments or to explain functions of the technologies and tools used in the study of the space sciences."

Interactive review of the third PowerPoint lesson in the unit on "Stars and Galaxies." The program reviews how astronomers classify stars and how they evolve.

The review contains 20 multiple choice; true/false and numeric responses. A PDF student study guide/worksheet can also be generated using this program.

PowerPoint lessons contain many graphics and at least two links to short videos to further student understanding.

PowerPoint slides also contain notes for the instructor based on students most "frequently asked questions" or FAQ's to help clarify the subject.

A class activity is included at the end of each lesson.

* All PowerPoint lessons; ActivInspire programs; student note sheets/activities and assessments for this unit can be found under the "Earth/Space Complete Unit XIV Stars and Galaxies" zip file folder.

Terms/concepts in this review include:

stars

Hertsprung-Russell Diagram

main sequence

blue stars

blue stragglers

yellow stars

red stars

giant stars

E=mc2

nebula

Eagle Nebula

stellar nursery

red giants

supergiants

white dwarfs

supernova

supernova 1987a

neutron stars

black holes

supermassive black holes

event horizon

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