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What are the main stages in the life cycle of a star like our Sun?

The main stages in the life cycle of a Sun-like star are: nebula (cloud of gas and dust), main sequence star (stable, fusing hydrogen), red giant (expands and cools as hydrogen runs out), planetary nebula (outer layers shed), white dwarf (dense, hot core remains), and black dwarf (cooled remnant).

How can students create a storyboard about a star’s life cycle?

Students can create a storyboard by labeling each cell with key stages (nebula, main sequence, red giant, planetary nebula, white dwarf, black dwarf), drawing or adding images for each phase, and writing brief descriptions. This visual approach helps illustrate the changes a star undergoes over time.

What is the difference between the life cycle of a Sun-like star and a massive star?

Sun-like stars end as white dwarfs and black dwarfs, while massive stars often explode as supernovae and can become neutron stars or black holes. The initial mass determines the star's ultimate fate and the stages it passes through.

Why does a star become a red giant?

A star becomes a red giant when it exhausts its hydrogen fuel in the core. The core contracts and heats up, causing the outer layers to expand and cool, giving the star a reddish appearance and much larger size.

What classroom activities help students understand the life cycle of stars?

Effective classroom activities include storyboarding each stage, sequencing cut-out cards, using visual props, and comparing life cycles of different mass stars. These hands-on methods reinforce comprehension of stellar evolution.