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Stars and Constellations Presentation

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Presentation cover: Stars & Constellations, introduced under the heading The Universe, Galaxies, and Stars
Cover of the eight-slide science presentation
Universe lesson slide: three facts connect the universe to galaxies, galaxies to stars, and our star to its solar system
Slide 2: Three facts about the universe
Constellations lesson slide: definition and notes on ancient, zodiac, circumpolar, and modern constellations
Slide 3: Constellation definitions and categories
Star distance lesson slide stating that stars in any given constellation are not very close together
Slide 4: Distance between constellation stars
Reflect and Respond slide asks why constellations are not the most useful way for astronomers to group stars
Slide 5: Reflection question about grouping stars
Magnitude lesson slide: absolute magnitude, apparent magnitude, and how distance affects brightness seen from Earth
Slide 6: Apparent versus absolute magnitude
Parallax lesson slide: measuring star distances and defining an object's apparent shift from two viewing positions
Slide 7: Two facts about parallax
Properties of Stars lesson slide: color indicates temperature, and spectral analysis determines composition
Slide 8: Star temperature and composition
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If your students are studying outer space, you’ll want to have engaging and informative resources for instruction. This is a Stars and Constellations Presentation. It is brief, but informative enough for students to learn from. The objective is for students to understand what galaxies and stars are, how they work, and how to apply that understanding.

 

This is a science lesson for upper elementary students in 4th – 5th grade.

 

Slides are as follows:

1. Universe – 3 facts about how the universe is broken down.

2. Constellations – Explanation about 4 types of constellations (ancient, zodiac, circumpolar, and modern).

3. Fact about stars

4. Reflect and Respond: Why are constellations not the most Useful way for astronomers to group stars?

5. Apparent vs. Absolute Magnitude - Definition of each

6. Parallax - 2 facts.

7. Properties of Stars - 2 facts.

 

This presentation makes a great introduction for students!

 

I hope you enjoy!

 

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