Science Curriculum - Unit 1
Unit 1- Physical Attributes of Stars
Unit Overview:
The purpose of this unit is for students to understand that Stars are big balls of hot gasses around which other celestial objects may revolve. Although the sun appears larger to us than any other star, there are many stars which are much larger. The sun appears so large compared to the other stars because it is so much closer to us than any other star. The sun is just an average sized star. At the end of this unit, students will be able to describe the physical attributes of stars and explain why stars are different in size, brightness, and grouping patterns called constellation.
Unit Overview:
The purpose of this unit is for students to understand that Stars are big balls of hot gasses around which other celestial objects may revolve. Although the sun appears larger to us than any other star, there are many stars which are much larger. The sun appears so large compared to the other stars because it is so much closer to us than any other star. The sun is just an average sized star. At the end of this unit, students will be able to describe the physical attributes of stars and explain why stars are different in size, brightness, and grouping patterns called constellation.