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As a star ages its composition, size, and temperature change. Using an interactive simulation, learners explore these changes over the lifetime of a star. They see the change in temperature and luminosity graphically and a visual representation of the corresponding change in size.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use exercises as exit questions to check for understanding
- Create collaborative groups and assign a different set of characteristics for each to model; have them compare their models to the makeup of the star at specific intervals of time
Classroom Considerations
- Individuals require laptops with Internet access to utilize the interactive lesson
- This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
- Includes background information to help introduce the interactive
- Uses color to reinforce concepts in the diagrams
Cons
- None