The Stars
Chapter Name : Stars And The Solar System |
Sub Topic Code : 101_08_17_02_01 |
Topic Name : The Stars |
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Sub Topic Name : The Stars |
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Introduction
Stars are very away from us, therefor they seem very small to us. They appear like moving from east to west.
Pre-Requisites:
Introduction about solar family.
Activity:
You can watch stars in the sky appear to moving from east to west.
Real Life Question:
"Why stars appear to move from east to west?" "Do stars have their own light?"
Key Words / FlashCards
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| Light year | Unit of measurement of large distances |
Learning aids / Gadgets
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Places to visit :
Visit planetarium, where you can closely see the movement of stars.
Practical examples around us
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What you learn in Theory:
Stars emit their own light, they are very far from us and they seem moving from east to west.
What you learn in Practice:
It is actually earth which is moving from west to east, not stars.