1. Stars Book You are making a picture book that explains the evolution and characteristics of stars. It needs to include the life cycle of stars (which explains what each kind of star may turn in to) A description of each star type A few resources to learn about stars: NASANASA or Wikipedia or Kids Astronomy WikipediaKids Astronomy NASAWikipediaKids Astronomy A description of fusion (in stars) An explanation of the Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram. Aspire Aspire or Kids Astronomy Kids Astronomy Aspire Kids Astronomy Describe what a “main sequence star” is.

2. Requirements Must be written at a 5 th grade level See book for example Simple but accurate. Can use large words if they are vocab Short sentences. Short statements per picture 5-7 facts per page. Must be colored Must be a minimum of 12 pages (including cover) You must make your own book with poster board

3. Life Cycle

4. Life Cycle “Simplification” Protostar  Blue Supergiant, Sun Like Star, Red Dwarf or Brown Dwarf Blue Supergiant  Supernova, Black Hole, Supernova Type II Supernova Type II  Black Hole or Neutron Star Sun Like Star  Red Giant Red Giant  Blue Giant, Type II Supernova, Planetary Nebulae Red Dwarf  White Dwarf

5. How to make the book Cut a poster board into 16 th ’s Mark lines on both ends every 5.5 inches & 7 inches Connect the lines and cut out the rectangles Get 6 of the cut out rectangles. Tape 1 page to another 3 times (use masking or clear tape) Place the 3 taped pages on top of each other and tape them in the folds Tape the binding (if you wish) with pretty tape. Trim the edges straight.