High Mass Star Life Cycle
Grade 7Science45 min
Learning Objective
I can describe the stages in the life cycle of a high mass star, including supernova and black hole formation.
Lesson Flow
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High Mass Stars: Crash Course Astronomy #31
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Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe the sequence of nuclear fusion stages that occur in the core of a high mass star, from hydrogen fusion to silicon fusion. Explain what happens during a supernova and why it occurs at the end of a high mass star's life. ”
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