Star Scatter Plots

In this lesson, students plot temperature and luminosity data from a provided star table to create a scatter plot. They will analyze the data to sequence the colors of stars from hottest to coolest and to describe the relationship between temperature and luminosity. This lesson does not address differentiation between absolute and apparent magnitude.
Resource ID#: 75683 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard, Probes for Data Collection, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: star, luminosity, temperature, Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, scatter plot
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Data Set
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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