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Life Cycle of a Star Project
Starry Night is our first investigation in our “Look up
in the Sky” exploration. Throughout this investigation,
we have been studying patterns and characteristics of
stars, as well as the many stages in the Life Cycle of a
Star. As part of this study, students will create their
very own 3D model of the Life Cycle of a Star.
Students are asked to steer away from the standard
poster project, but instead to create a 3D model
showing each stage of the star’s life in order, using a
variety of art or other materials.
Materials to might think about using:
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wood and other hardware products
fabric, felt, or other sewing materials
glitter, sequins, buttons
clay
cardboard, aluminum foil
recycled products
metals
Students will be graded on this project using the
attached rubric. All projects are due on MondaY,
March 4th. Please read the rubric carefully and follow
it closely. The stages of the Life Cycle of a Star are
listed on the attached sheet as well.
The Stages in the Life Cycle of a Star
1. Nebula or stellar nursery- a star is born in a large cloud of dust and gas.
As the star spins and becomes hotter, a protostar is formed.
2. Main Sequence Star-The star gives off light and heat for thousands of
millions of years.
3. Red Giant-Near the end of its life, the star swells into a huge red ball
as it cools.
4. After a Red Giant Star is formed, it can become a White Dwarf or
Supernova.
White Dwarf-when a star reaches this stage it shines with a white-hot
light. Once all the energy is gone, it becomes a Black Dwarf. It will remain
without light forever.
Supernova –A very large star then explodes, throwing off gas and dust in
all directions.
5. After the Supernova stage, the star becomes a Neutron Star or goes
into a Black Hole.
Neutron Star- A large star ends its life as a tiny ball of hot gas and dust.
or
Black Hole-When a large star dies it sometimes falls on itself and sucks in
everything nearby. Nothing can escape from a black hole!
You may use the following website and the information above to help you
better understand the life cycle of stars:
http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/teachers/lifecycles/SC_title.html
I’ve attached a picture of the stages as well. Feel free to do additional
research.
A rubric for your project is included. This project is
due for everyone on Friday, December 2nd. There will
be no other share for that week.
Life Cycle of a Star Rubric
Give yourself a 0, 1, 2, or 3 for the following parts of your Life Cycle of a Star Model. Be
honest and use the rubric to help you do your best possible work!
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I didn’t do this at all.
I did not do a very good job on this part.
I did an okay job, but it is not my best work.
I did the very best job I can on this part.
Life Cycle of a Star Model
Description
My model includes all
the stages of the Life
Cycle of a Star in order.
Each of the stages in my
model are labeled and
spelled correctly in my
best handwriting.
My model is 3D (not
drawn on a poster or
paper), colorful,
creative, and uses a
variety of materials.
My 3D project is turned
in on time on Monday,
March 5 (each day late
Student Teacher
Score
Score
is one point off).
Total Scores