Introduction to Stars

Monday

BELL RINGER

Answer the following questions using your
understanding and knowledge of the EMS

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Lesson Hook- Think-Pair-Share
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Think:
Take a moment to observe and reflect on what you see.
1.How do you think stars differ from one another?

2.If you could ask one question about stars, what
would it be?

Pair:
Pair up with a partner and share your answers.
Share:
Class discussion

Lesson Hook- Think-Pair-Share
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Think:
Take a moment to observe and reflect on what you see.
1.How do you think stars differ from one another?

2.If you could ask one question about stars, what
would it be?

Pair:
Pair up with a partner and share your answers.
Share:
Class discussion

Content Objective

Language Objective

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8.9A- Describe the life cycle of stars and compare and classify stars using the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram
(HR Diagram)

Students will participate in discussions and group sharing activities using content-based terms and
common abstract vocabulary.
Students will participate in shared writing activities using the English language

I can describe what a
star is and how they

are classified by
temperature and

luminosity.

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Lesson: Stars
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Lesson: Stars
3A

Lesson: Stars
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Lesson: Stars
3A

Vocabulary: Stars
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1.Star

2.Nuclear Fusion

3.Temperature

4.Luminosity

5.Magnitude

WITH YOUR GROUP… LET’S TALK!

3A

How are stars

classified?

Talking stem…

Stars are classified by the
_______________________________

On your own: Answer the following question using complete sentences.
Let’s Dig In!

With your shoulder partner: If you need help please work with your shoulder partner to complete.

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Let’s Practice

On your own:

●Match the terms to the
definitions

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Lesson Closure

1- Write down one new fact
you learned about stars.
2- Write down one question
you still have about stars.

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