Reach+for+the+Stars

Reach for the Stars

Students will demonstrate an understanding and basic knowledge of the properties and evolution of stars, open clusters and globular clusters, and normal and star-forming galaxies.

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Resources and Links

 * The Life Cycle of a Start - Basic Information on Star Life Cycles - Vocabulary
 * Life Cycles of Stars - NASA Website Link
 * Stellar Cycles Post Assessment Activity - Chandra Website Link
 * Stars, Galaxies and the Universe Lab Manual - U of Iowa Physics Site (pg. 57-65)
 * HR Diagrams - Interactive - Review the next 3 pages on the site, answering questions and exploring the interactive segments
 * Google Sky - Google Earth

**Event Resources:**

[| HR Diagram]

[| Parallax Stars]

[|Other Worlds]

[|Stellar Journey]

[|Chandra X-Ray Observatory]

[|Imagine the Universe]

[|Astronomy Notes] - A web textbook

[|Astronomy Apps for iPad and iPhone]


 * Sample Event:**

[|Example Event] (Based on 2008 Rules)


 * Practice Test**
 * [|Test]
 * [|Answer Sheet]
 * [|Key]