Galactic Goodies

Students will use inquiry to find out how many sugar crystals are in one packet of sugar. They will explore the number one billion and they will use this number to understand how many stars are in a galaxy and how many galaxies are in the universe. They will then create a 3-D model of a galaxy (edible model suggested). Students will then tie all of their information they have learned into a foldable activity.

Resource ID#: 75700 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Java Plugin

Instructional Time: 55 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes

Keywords: stars, galaxies, galaxy, billion

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task, Presentation/Slideshow

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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