Sun and Stars
Supplemental science materials for grades 5 - 8
These supplemental curriculum materials are sponsored by the Stanford SOLAR (Solar On-Line Activity Resources) Center. In conjunction with NASA and the Learning Technologies Channel.
Susanne Ashby Paul Mortfield Todd Hoeksema Amberlee Chaussee
Curriculum Specialist Solar Astronomers
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Table of Contents
Teacher Overview Objectives Science Concepts Correlation to the National Science Standards Segment Content/On-line Component Review Materials List Explorations Science Explorations Sizing Up the Stars From a Distance Wavelength and Energy Resonance Rings Spectroscopic Observations Career Explorations (see the Web site for more about these careers) Laser Light Show technician Solar Scientist Astrophysicist Forensic Scientist Answer Keys Student Worksheet: Our Sun is a Special Star Student Worksheet: The Electromagnetic Spectrum Science Exploration Guidesheet: Spectroscopic Observation #3 Student Handouts Student Reading: Our Sun is a Special Star Student Worksheet: Our Sun is a Special Star Student Reading: The Electromagnetic Spectrum Student Worksheet: The Electromagnetic Spectrum Student Reading: Spectroscopy: Star Light, Star Bright Science Exploration Guidesheet: Sizing Up the Stars Science Exploration Guidesheet: From a Distance Science Exploration Guidesheet: Spectroscopic Observation #1: Observing Spectra Science Exploration Guidesheet: Spectroscopic Observation #2: Mystery Gas Tube Science Exploration Guidesheet: Spectroscopic Observation #3: Solar Spectrum Career Exploration Guidesheet: Compare Two Careers Appendix Solar Glossary Web Work
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Objectives Science Concepts Correlation to the National Science Standards Segment Content/On-line Component Review Materials List
Teacher Overview
Objectives
1. Students will observe that the visible spectrum is only a part of what our sun, a star, emits within the electromagnetic spectrum. 2. Students will study how astronomers use special tools (spectroscope) to learn more about objects that are so far away. 3. Students will observe how white light can be refracted to form a color spectrum that has a pattern. 4. Students will learn what spectroscopic data can specifically tell astronomers about the sun and other stars. 5. Students will observe a Doppler Shift and what it indicates about a celestial object. 6. Students will determine that the distance of an object from an observer ent size of said object. 7. Students will see how other careers are connected to spectroscopy. 8. Students will understand how technological design can help scientists to better understand our Earth, our Sun, our solar system and the universe around us. affects the appar-

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