Stars and Exoplanets (STEM in 30: Season 6)

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Smithsonian Learning Lab

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Classroom Material

Keywords

Elementary (9 to 12 years old) Middle School (13 to 15 years old)

Subjects

Physical Sciences Earth and Space Sciences

Grade Levels

Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8

Standards

Next Generation Science Standards

MS-ESS1-1 Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
MS-PS4-2 Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

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Stars and Exoplanets (STEM in 30: Season 6)

From using the naked eye to the Hubble Space Telescope, there are many different ways we can observe the universe. In this episode of STEM in 30, learn the science behind observing, and discover the equipment that allows us to see further and further out.

Keywords: #airandspace, NASM, National Air and Space Museum, stars, exoplanets

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Publisher

Smithsonian Learning Lab