Life Cycle of a Star Lab

Make learning about stars interactive and engaging with this hands-on lab! Instead of just reading about stellar evolution, students will piece together the life cycle of a star—from birth in a nebula to its ultimate fate as a white dwarf, neutron star, or black hole.

What Students Will Do:

• Master Key Vocabulary – Define essential terms to build a strong foundation.
• Explore Stellar Evolution – Compare the life cycles of average and massive stars.
• Create a Visual Model – Cut out and arrange colored images of celestial objects into a step-by-step diagram of a star’s life cycle.
• Analyze & Reflect – Answer thought-provoking questions to deepen understanding of how and why stars change over time.

What’s Included?

• Student Lab – Clear instructions and engaging activities.
• Instructor Answer Key – Makes grading and discussion a breeze!

This lab is a fun, hands-on way to help students truly understand how stars evolve. Perfect for any Earth Science or Astronomy class!

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