Promote scientific inquiry and CER in high school science with the Life Cycle of Stars Virtual Simulation Lab Worksheets and Writing Prompt!

These no-prep, NGSS-aligned virtual lab and CER writing prompt worksheets allow students to explore the life cycles of stars of different masses using a real-world phenomenon-based science simulation! The student worksheet guides students through the simulation to ensure comprehension and understanding, while also encouraging students to make predictions, observations, analyze data, and form conclusions. Check out the preview to see more!

⭐ Skills Students Will Practice:

⚗️ Test their Pre-Existing Knowledge of Stars

⚗️ Compare the Radius, Brightness, & Duration of Stars similar to the Sun

⚗️ Describe the Correlation between the Mass of a Star and its Lifespan

⚗️ Investigate the Formation of Neutron Stars & Black Holes in Large Stars

⭐ This Activity is Perfect for:

⚗️ Middle school and high school science lessons

⚗️ NGSS-aligned science instruction

⚗️ Virtual labs for blended, digital, or distance learning

⚗️ Sub plans, enrichment, or independent practice

NOTE: This activity links to the Star in the Box Simulation from Las Cumbres University. Check it out below!
Star in a Box

Purchase includes the 5-page Student Worksheet (PDF) with CER Writing Prompt, 5-page Teacher Answer Key (PDF), and 5-page Digital Student Worksheet (Google Slides) that is hyperlinked in the Teacher Answer Key.

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