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Stars and the Universe

From the Earth and Solar System to the life cycle of stars and the expanding Universe. The newest, most narrative topic on the syllabus.

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Unit at a glance

5 lessons, 225 minutes of teaching

Lessons
5, each planned for 45 minutes
Worksheets
5 with answer keys
Quiz questions
15 multiple-choice, assignable in the app
Lab
Stars and the universe
Scheme of work

The lessons in order

RefLesson packStructureWorksheetQuizLab tab
6.2.1The Sun as a star
The Sun feels unique because it is ours, but it is a fairly ordinary star, one of billions.		Mix-Pair-Share6 Q, 10 marks3 MCQtab 1
6.2.2Galaxies and light-years
Stars do not drift alone.		Jigsaw6 Q, 10 marks3 MCQtab 3
6.2.2The life cycle of a star
Stars are born in clouds and die in two very different ways.		Corners6 Q, 14 marks3 MCQtab 2
6.2.3Redshift and the Big Bang
Light from distant galaxies arrives stretched, shifted toward the red.		Frayer Model6 Q, 11 marks3 MCQtab 4
6.2.3The cosmic microwave background
Point a radio dish at the empty dark between the stars and a faint hiss comes back, from every direction at once.		Connect-Extend-Challenge6 Q, 11 marks3 MCQtab 5

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