Description

UCAR Staff Abstract:

This lithograph features Hubble Space Telescope images and includes text that describes and explains the images. There is also an accompanying inquiry-based classroom activity entitled “In Search of Star Formation.” This activity is designed to encourage the development of research skills and independent thinking. Available online as well as hardcopy. Educators can access the lithograph PDF files on the Web site and print the materials for use in their classrooms.

NASA Abstract:

This image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows light from hot stars eating away the surface of the dust and gas cloud in this region of the Eagle Nebula to reveal a pillar composed of denser material. The text includes information about the process of star formation taking place in the nebula. In the accompanying educational activity, In Search of ... Star Formation, students investigate star through a level 1 inquiry activity using the images and text from the lithograph and other resources. A level 1 inquiry activity can help prepare students to become independent thinkers.

Subject:

Chemistry, Geoscience, Physics, Space Science

Level:

High School, Career / Technical, Adult Education

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Data Set, Diagram/Illustration, Interactive

Author:

Bonnie Eisenhamer

Provider:

NASA

Provider Set:

NASA Wavelength

Date Added:

11/05/2014