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Stars & Galaxies
A Differentiated Unit
What is Differentiation?
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This is a method of teaching that allows
both the student and/or the teacher to
modify the required curriculum through
difficulty, interest, or depth of material
Project Objective
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Through investigations and research
students will explore the structure and
composition of galaxies and their
evolution.
Essential Questions
What are the characteristics of a
galaxy?
 What are the typical stars in each
galaxy?
 What are the astronomical units of
measurement?
 What is the source of light in a galaxy?
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Essential &
Unit Questions
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What are the characteristics of a
galaxy?
– What are the three main types of galaxies?
– What are the characteristics of the Milky
Way Galaxy?
Essential &
Unit Questions
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What are the typical stars in each
galaxy?
– How are stars classified?
– How does the temperature of a star relate
to tits color?
– How does a star evolve?
Essential &
Unit Questions
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What are the astronomical units of
measurement?
– What is absolute magnitude?
– What is apparent magnitude?
– How is parallax used to determine
distance?
– What are light years?
Essential &
Unit Questions
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What is the source of light in a galaxy?
– How is energy produced by the sun?
– How are sunspots, prominences, and solar
flares related?
– Why is our sun considered to be an
average star?
– How does our sun differ from stars in
binary systems?
Let’s Have Fun!
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Heterogeneous grouping
All students must master content for each essential
question
Teacher will differentiate by assigning the essential
question to each group
Project may still include typical science
assignments/routines
Incorporates technology at many different levels
Students are able to differentiate within the project
by choice of assignment
Student Assignments
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The usual quickwrites, lab activities, and
homework
Technology publication: Powerpoint or
Publisher
Model of the Sun: 2- or 3-dimensional
Evolution of a Star: Poem or Rap
Compare/Contrast Venn Diagram
Computer Graph
Why?
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Cover more information in depth
Students will follow path of interest, hence do
more
Develop interaction skills
Develop technology skills
Develop presentation skills, both visual & oral
Oh! And investigate/learn curriculum
Science is Cool!