Galaxy Exploration: Clear or Nebula?

In this activity, students will gain basic knowledge of the different types of galaxies. To measure their understanding, they will complete a lab activity that will help them classify pictures of different galaxy types. Students will need two days to complete this activity.
Resource ID#: 75723 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Microsoft Office
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: galaxy, gravitational attraction, light year, stars, barred-spiral, irregular, spiral
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Image/Photograph,  Instructional Technique,  Data Set,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity,  Learning Goal
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Earth Systems

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