H-R Diagram
A collection of stars visible from Earth can be arranged and classified based on their color, temperature, luminosity, radius, and mass. This can be done using one or two-dimensional plots, including a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram of luminosity vs. temperature.
Launch GizmoH-R Diagram
A collection of stars visible from Earth can be arranged and classified based on their color, temperature, luminosity, radius, and mass. This can be done using one or two-dimensional plots, including a Hertzsprung-Russell diagram of luminosity vs. temperature.
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H-R Diagram Modified
Modified so it can be done and paper and so the directions are a little bit more clear.
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Good activity for building understanding of HR diagram and how we classify stars.
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Ontario
I have used this gizmo several times with grade 9 classes and it clarifies the colours,stars,temperature idea!
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Ontario
All my classes did well on this activity, I have different levels. Great review after teaching this concept.
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Florida
Great way to teach a very abstract concept! Hands on!
Recommended for: Earth/Space ScienceGizmo User from Texas
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