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Assignments 2nd 6 Weeks   
  Ms. Claudia Zimmer

 
Understanding the Universe
Watch the movie and gather facts about the 4 main topics: Big Bang Theory, the Expanding Universe, Galaxies and Life and Death of Stars (test grade, minimum 4 facts for each topic = 80 Points; extra facts, 5 points each - needs 4 extra facts for 100).
Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Open the document and follow directions to access the websites and answer as many questions as possible on a separate sheet of paper. The links/websites in blue can be activated using CTRL + Click and a browser window will open.
Characteristics of Stars
Powerpoint presentation with a summary of important characteristics of stars, including the Herzprung-Russell diagram
The Herzprung-Russell Diagram
Read about how scientists Herzprung and Russell plotted data on stars' luminosity and temperature and answer some questions analyzing the diagram they designed.
 
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