Program Guide & Resources: Stars
About Educational Resource
Stars are giant balls of gas held together by their own gravity. They have different colors and sizes, and like humans, they have a life cycle: Stars are born, grow old, and eventually die. With these program resources, participants will learn that:
- Stars form from clouds of dust and gas.
- Stars have life cycles.
- A star’s life cycle depends on its mass.
Program Guide & Resources
Kahoot Quiz: Stars (Kahoot account required)
Life Cycle of the Stars Activity Guides
Assets
Other Astrophysics Resources
- Star Lifecycle (NASA)
- The Star Life Cycle (NASA)
- The Life of Stars (Chandra)
Guide and Resources last updated Dec. 20, 2024