Lesson 6 — The solar system

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Astronomy

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This lesson
Recap
The life cycle of a star — Exercise
The life cycle of a star — Explained
The solar system

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Learning goals
Name the names of several stars
Name the name of the two pole stars
Explain why the night sky changes over time
Describe what is meant by a constellation
Describe the life cycle of a star

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Recap

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Does the night sky change?

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Polaris
Sigma

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The constellations
  • A collection of stars in which we can see a pattern
  • This idea is estimated to originate in pre-historic times
  • Easier to recognise that individual stars
  • The constellations can give us a map of the night sky

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Aquarius

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The life cycle of a star

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The life cycle of a star 
— Exercise —
Answer the following questions:
  • How are stars created?
  • What happens at the end of a stars life?

  • Do this in pairs
  • 5 minutes


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How are stars created?

What happens at the end of a stars life?

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The life cycle of a star
  • Nebula — giant gas cloud
  • Main sequence — Nuclear fusion
  • Red giant
  • White dwarf

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Nebula

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Main sequence star

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Nucleur fusion

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Red giant

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White dwarf

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The solar system

A simulation
Initiate

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Planets
Suns
Galaxy
Solar system
Moons

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Homework
Read: 3.5
Do: 3.4 workbook exercises

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Learning goals
Name the names of several stars
Name the name of the two pole stars
Explain why the night sky changes over time
Describe what is meant by a constellation
Describe the life cycle of a star

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