Overview: Nebula organizer

Description:

Graphic Organizer: Comparison of the Eagle Nebula and the Eskimo Nebula shows the similarities and differences between the Eagle Nebula and the Eskimo Nebula. The information is presented in the form of a Venn Diagram and is based on the Eagle Nebula and Eskimo Nebula lithographs.

Format(s) available: Printer-friendly web page; PDFs for teacher (full chart) and student (blank organizer with images)

Grades: Adaptable, at teacher's discretion

Teachers can use Graphic Organizer: Comparison of the Eagle Nebula and the Eskimo Nebula as:

• A reference tool. Have students identify the similarities and differences between these two types of nebulae.

• A model. Show students how to use this type of graphic organizer. Explain how to analyze the contents and display summary information.

• An organization tool. This type of graphic organizer can be used to formulate and arrange students' thoughts prior to composing essays about almost any topic. In this specific case, have students compose an essay identifying similarities and differences between the two nebulae.

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Overview: Nebula organizer