Stars Unit 5 Theme: Astronomy Level 5 DeVera Miller Maxwell Lakeland Elementary/Middle School Baltimore, Maryland

Selection Vocabulary nebulaneb u la nebulaneb u la variable var i a ble variable var i a ble particlespar ti cles particlespar ti cles visiblevis i ble visiblevis i ble globularglob u lar globularglob u lar

nebula Stars are born in giant clouds of gas and dust called nebula. Stars are born in giant clouds of gas and dust called nebula. The article I read in the science magazine was about a nebula, a large cloud of gas and dust in outer space. The article I read in the science magazine was about a nebula, a large cloud of gas and dust in outer space. Definition – glowing clouds of gas and dust amidst the clouds. Definition – glowing clouds of gas and dust amidst the clouds.

variable These stars are called variable stars because at times they appear bright and at other times they are dim. These stars are called variable stars because at times they appear bright and at other times they are dim. The colors of a mood rings stone are variable. They are supposed to change when the wearer is happy, sad, or angry. The colors of a mood rings stone are variable. They are supposed to change when the wearer is happy, sad, or angry. Definition – likely to change Definition – likely to change

particles But a few supernovas leave a small, tightly packed ball of particles called a neutron star. But a few supernovas leave a small, tightly packed ball of particles called a neutron star. The tiniest particle of dust makes Sue sneeze. The tiniest particle of dust makes Sue sneeze. Definition – very small pieces or portions of something. Definition – very small pieces or portions of something.

visible The x-rays from the pulsar in the Crab blink on and off thirty times every second. The star is visible when the x-rays are “on” and invisible when the x-rays are “off.” The x-rays from the pulsar in the Crab blink on and off thirty times every second. The star is visible when the x-rays are “on” and invisible when the x-rays are “off.” The farmer’s field of corn was visible from the back porch of his house. The farmer’s field of corn was visible from the back porch of his house. Definition – able to be seen or noticed Definition – able to be seen or noticed

globular A globular cluster contains many thousands, or even millions, of stars very close together. A globular cluster contains many thousands, or even millions, of stars very close together. The students created representations of planets with globular balls of clay. The students created representations of planets with globular balls of clay. Definition – having the shape of a globe Definition – having the shape of a globe

Vocabulary Quiz nebula variable particles visible globular Something that has the shape of a globe is said to be ________. Something that has the shape of a globe is said to be ________. _______ are very small pieces or portions of something. _______ are very small pieces or portions of something. Glowing clouds of gas and dust amidst the stars are ________. Glowing clouds of gas and dust amidst the stars are ________. _______ means likely to change. _______ means likely to change. If you are _________, you are able to be seen or noticed. If you are _________, you are able to be seen or noticed.

Word Knowledge Reading the Sentences DeVera Miller Maxwell Lakeland Elementary/Middle School Baltimore, Maryland

Antonyms From far away, giant groups of stars look like clouds. From far away, giant groups of stars look like clouds. Can you think of antonyms for the words far and giant? Can you think of antonyms for the words far and giant? (close, near; small, tiny)

About two thousand stars are visible without a telescope. Can you identify the words in the sentence that have the /ow/ sound spelled ou? Can you identify the words in the sentence that have the /ow/ sound spelled ou? about, thousand, without

Stars begin to run out of hydrogen fuel. Which 2 words have the g spelling? Which 2 words have the g spelling? begin, hydrogen Which word has the /j/ sound spelled g? Which word has the /j/ sound spelled g?  What other words can you think of that have the /j/ sound spelled g?

Our solar system, from the sun to Pluto, is only a tiny part of the universe. Which words have the /ōō/ and /ū/ sounds spelled u? Which words have the /ōō/ and /ū/ sounds spelled u? Pluto, universe DeVera Miller Maxwell Lakeland Elementary/Middle School Baltimore, Maryland

Spelling Words soup soup music music clue clue truth truth bloom bloom lunar lunar toothbrush toothbrush cruise cruise smooth smooth cube cube rooster rooster tissue tissue cartoon cartoon duty duty unite unite future future group group unusual unusual universe universe Pluto Pluto /ōō/ and /ū/ sounds? Can you sort your spelling words by their spelling patterns for the /ōō/ and /ū/ sounds?