StarTeamProjectics16Jar

Technology research points /XXPts
 * 1) Create a wiki page called StarModel codeinitials.
 * 2) Copy the information below and paste it on your StarModel page.
 * 3) Enter the first name only of your lab partners.
 * 4) View Web Search Strategies video
 * 5) Work as a group to research information about stars. Find at least 4 scientifically valid sources of information about stars. Enter the URL for each of the resources used under each appropriate question.
 * 6) Use EasyBib to create a Works Cited list in MLA format with annotation for each entry.

Due: September 29, 2015

Problem: I would like you to work in groups of 4 and create a scale model of a star. Using technology to do some research about a star of your choosing and knowing what we know about scaling, you are going to build a model of the star with materials of your choosing. The materials you need to build this star are to be brought into class, and you will have 3-4 full class periods to assemble your star as a group. This will count as a summative assessment for Science for this unit. After the assembly of the stars you will need to show answer a few review questions on your own to receive full credit.

Lab Partners:

_Carlos

_Jordan

_Justin

Star you want to model: You will need to show the layers, so have a cross-section in your model.

Materials we need: Red and orange paint styrafoam ball exacto knife paint brushes

How are we going to scale this? What is our scale? Example 1 inch = 2200000 miles

Review Questions: Please answer the following and place them on your wiki.

Make sure to include the question also./20 pts

1. What type of nuclear reaction happens inside a star? What processes of creating a star make this possible? _/4pts Nuclear reactions that happens inside of a star include fusion, which is caused by pressure and extreme force.

2. Which is hotter a red star or a blue star? Why? _/4 pts A blue star is hotter than a red star because of the amount of radiation.

3. What are the 6 types of stars? /6 pts Six star types include brown dwarf, white dwarf, red giant, main sequence star, variable star, and binary

4. How did this project help you understand a star better? /4 pts

5. Did everyone work together equally on this project? ___/2 pts

Do not use any names in your answer on the wiki

Write a description in your own words describing how one layer of a star works The radiative zone is the 2nd most inner most part of a star, besides the core. In this zone, energy is generated by something called nuclear fusion. Photons in this zone don't move so far because they usually scatter because of the great amount of density. That is why it takes over 100 years for rays made from the core leave that zone.

Works Cited List (4 resources in MLA format with annotation for each indicating the validity of the information.)//Wikipedia //. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 29 \
 * Works Cited**

Millis, Ph.D John P. "What Are the Different Types of Stars?" //What Are the Different Types of Stars? // N.p., n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2015. .
 * This source is real because many kids around the world refer to it.

"Arcturus." //Wikipedia //. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2015. <[]>.
 * This source is real because Wikipedia is a well known website trusted by many.

"Layers of Stars." Interview by Mr. Paczynski. n.d.: n. pag. Print.
 * He is a science teacher.

Wikipedia. "Stellar Structure." //Wikipedia //. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 30 Sept. 2015. '<[]>.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Open Sans','Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;">Wikipedia is trustworthy because it is well know company.

Star Project Science Grade Rubric

Total amount of points:

Project Participation (comes from teacher observation and group response)


 * 0 || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 ||
 * Offered no help with collaboration of the project || Offered very little to no help with project of collaboration || Offered help but was easily distracted and was not working some of the time || Fully participated, was either a leader or a worker || Fully participated, everyone took turns leading and working in group ||
 * Points ||  || Comments ||||   ||

Star is to scale


 * 0 || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 ||
 * Star is not to scale ||  ||   || Layers of star are to scale but no explanation of scale is given on display || Layers of star are to scale, with explanation of scale given on display ||
 * Points (x2) ||  || Comments ||||   ||

Review Questions


 * 0-4 || 5-9 || 10-14 || 15-19 || 20 ||
 * 0-4 points awarded, see key || 5-9 points awarded, see key || 10-14 points awarded, see key || 15-19 points awarded, see key || All Questions are correct ||
 * Points ||  || Comments ||||   ||

Star parts description


 * 0 || 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 ||
 * Left blank || Not on topic or no understanding of the star part || Shows basic understanding of the star part || Shows a full understanding of how it works, offers no explanation to why it is important for the star || Shows a full understanding of how the part works, explains why this function is important for stars ||
 * Points (x5) ||  || Comments ||