Dusty Remains from a Dead Star

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area. Scientists have been observing a supernova that first appeared in 1987. Specifically, they have measured a large amount of star dust that formed as a result of the supernova. This dust is thought to be the material that forms new stars and studying it may tell scientists something about how stars formed early in the history of the universe.

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Direct Link: https://student.societyforscience.org/article/dusty-remains-dead-star

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science

Grade Level(s): 8

Intended Audience: Educators

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

Keywords: informational text, text complexity, astronomy, light-year, supernova, star, star dust, universe

Instructional Component Type(s): Text Resource

Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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