Curated OER
The Life Cycle of a Star
Students investigate the life cycle of a star through research. Once research is complete, students prepare posters and present findings to class. Flash animation is included to help students visualize life cycle of star researching.
NASA
Nasa: Image Science Center: Ask the Space Scientist
A NASA space scientist provides 98 questions and answers about the sun, the center of our solar system.
Other
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
Other
Astrophotography: Galaxies
Numerous high quality images of galaxies can be found in this site. Names, exposure times, and various magnifications are provided.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Earth Science: Star Clusters
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Examines the two main types of star clusters.
NASA
Nasa: Astronomy Picture of the Day: Giant Stars
Image of a group of red giant stars are seen in an image from the edge of the plane of the Milky Way. The evolution of these stars is explained. Many embedded links contained in the text to related topics.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: Stellar Snowflake Cluster
The Stellar Snowflake Cluster image displayed at this site (in addition to a detailed textual analysis of the image) is enhanced with infrared to display a cluster of newborn stars hidden behind layers of dust.
California Institute of Technology
Spitzer Science Center: A New Star Cluster
The image entitled, "A New Star Cluster" shows the formation of a new group of stars located in the Milky Way galaxy. The text below the image goes into detail on describing the various specifics of the image.
NASA
Nasa: The Space Place
This site from NASA's Space Place is geared towards early elementary learners. It offers detailed instructions for crafts and activities related to space, games and a teacher resource area. Students can also ask an expert at this site.