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Overview

of Star Witness news story:
Hubble Offers a Dazzling View of the Necklace Nebula

Description | How to use it in the classroom | Related materials

Description:

Star Witness news story: Hubble Offers a Dazzling View of the Necklace Nebula explains how the shape of a planetary nebula leads to its common name. The story delves into the origins of the term "planetary nebula" and presents ideas for how astronomers think they may form.

Format(s) available: Printer-friendly web page; also, downloadable PDF, including story and images

Grades: 5-8, but the material can be adapted for use in other grades at the teacher’s discretion

How to use it in the classroom

Teachers can use Star Witness news story: Hubble Offers a Dazzling View of the Necklace Nebula as:

• A content reading selection. Teachers can discuss the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary prior to having students read this selection.

• An engagement activity. Ask students to read the selection. After they have read the text, ask them to explain what they know about planetary nebulas.

• An inquiry tool. Propose a question, such as, "What are planetary nebulas?” Students can then read the selection and record new questions for further research or investigation.

• A source of information for class discussion. Have students read the selection and then use the selection's "Discussion Questions" as a basis for a class discussion.

Related materials

HubbleSite press release: Hubble Offers a Dazzling View of the "Necklace" Nebula

See the Stars and stellar evolution section on the "Teaching tools" page.

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