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Grade 6, Science
Std #:
10.2 Describe the life cycle of a star

Lesson Plans:

Life Cycle of a Star
In this lesson, students are assigned a particular phase in the life of a star and will work in groups to research the phase.  Students will prepare and present a poster to explain the phase, then mount the posters on the wall according to the correct sequencing.

The Life of a Star
Cross-curricular lesson where students will write a story about stars.

A Chance at Stardom
Students will understand that cyclical changes are a vital part of natural systems, including the solar system.

Star Life Cycles
Students in grades 9-12 analyze characteristics that indicate human life cycles, then apply these observational principles to various NASA pictures of stars to synthesize patterns of stellar life cycles. 

My Life as a Star
Students analyze the life cycle of a star, and creatively prepare a presentation a star's life cycle.

 

Resources:

Life cycle of a star applet
Interactive Flash lesson for students

Life Cycle of a Star
Short informational page about the life cycle of a star

 

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