Directions: Scroll through the entire lesson, answer all questions (post in forum) complete the module including the project (by friday 10pm) and take this week's quiz. Please contact me should you have any questions.
FORUM
"LET"S THINK" FORUM QUESTION: Last week we finished our module on volcanism. This week we will begin to look at stellar evolution. How do you suppose these topics are related? In what ways are they unrelated?
"LET"S THINK" FORUM QUESTION: Last week we finished our module on volcanism. This week we will begin to look at stellar evolution. How do you suppose these topics are related? In what ways are they unrelated?
Above: Can you think of possible connections between concepts of volcanism and stellar evolution? |
Below: What does stellar evolution give rise to? |
This Week's Topic: Stars & Stellar Evolution
Standards: Subject Area: NGSSS: Science SC.912.E.5.4
Grade: 912 STANDARDS
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Earth in Space and Time - The origin and eventual fate of the Universe still remains one of the greatest questions in science. Gravity and energy influence the development and life cycles of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the planetary systems, Earth, and residual material left from the formation of the Solar System. Humankind’s need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Universe.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Context Complexity: Level 3: Strategic Thinking & Complex Reasoning -More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
SC.912.E.5.3
Describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution.
Subject Area: NGSSS: Science
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Context Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts -More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Describe and predict how the initial mass of a star determines its evolution.
Subject Area: NGSSS: Science
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Earth and Space Science
Standard: Earth in Space and Time - The origin and eventual fate of the Universe still remains one of the greatest questions in science. Gravity and energy influence the development and life cycles of galaxies, including our own Milky Way Galaxy, stars, the planetary systems, Earth, and residual material left from the formation of the Solar System. Humankind’s need to explore continues to lead to the development of knowledge and understanding of the nature of the Universe.
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Context Complexity: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts -More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved
Objectives: (Goal 90% accuracy)
1) Students will be able to discuss the composition of stars.
2) Students will be able to discuss star energy production.
3) Students can identify and distinguish 4-types of stars.
4) Students will create a model of a star's opposing forces.
5) Label the "parts" of the sun.
6) Prove to be knowledgeable of the birth, life and death of stars.
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Source: Hubblesite.org
Source: Hubblesite.org
Learning Activities & Links:
- In your collaborative groups (meet synchronously), create a model of a star's opposing forces.
- Read Chapter #4 in your online book "The Life of Stars" M.Newman
- Download worksheet.
- Answer Chapter 4 "End of the Chapter Questions" and post them in the drop box.
- Take the online quiz.
- Post to the online forum an answer to the following question: What do you think happens when a star's gravitational force overcomes its "expansion" force.
- Choose and complete two activities listed SOHO (Solar and Heliospheric observatory page for classrooms below)
- Activity Page: http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/classroom/for_students.html
- Read the resource Stellar Evolution http://chandra.harvard.edu/edu/formal/stellar_ev/story/
- Participate in the discussion forum. Discuss what you have learned. Raise any questions you may have and list any new discoveries you may have made. Forums are graded in accordance with the "discussion rubric"
- Answer the "thought" question listed on this webpage and post them on the forum.
- Read the NASA web-links and see if you can locate some of your own resources to build research skills.
- Conclusion: Write a conclusion (what did you learn) to the module and discuss how astronomy might impact your life.
Resource http://sohowww.nascom.nasa.gov/classroom/classroom.html
For discussion and thought: Which part of our sun excites you the most? Why?
For discussion and thought: Which part of our sun excites you the most? Why?
Spiral Galaxy: How do galaxies develop their shapes?
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Source: Hubblesite.org
Source: Hubblesite.org
Worksheets (The worksheets are also available online or downloadable in the online textbook.)
Final Note: Remember to enjoy yourself as you work through the module. Don't forget that this is a world of discovery. Talk to you soon :) -Mr. Mike