Astronomy Activities & Resources

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  A Universe Without Supernovae [Game]

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  This quick, fun game shows players the value of supernovae in the universe. Players discover that almost all elements that make up the Earth and all its living things were made inside stars that go supernova.

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  Let's Make A Supernova!

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  Participants imagine themselves inside a large star at the end of its life, just as it is about to go supernova.

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  Lives of Stars Diagram / Periodic Table of Elements [Banner]

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  The artwork for reproducing the Lives of Stars Diagram and  the Periodic Table of the Elements  from the SUPERNOVA! ToolKit can be downloaded here(.PDF).

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  Lives of Stars [Activity and Handout]

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  Discover the life cycle of stars and when supernovae happen with this activity and handout.

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  Nuclear Fusion in Stars [Activity]

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  • Child, Teen, Adult

  This simple and engaging activity explains nuclear fusion and how radiation is generated by stars, using marshmallows as a delicious model.

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  Star Maps: Stars Likely to Go Supernova! [Handout]

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  • Child, Teen, Adult

  Which stars in the night sky will go supernova? These monthly star chart handouts can help you navigate the night sky to find these giant stars.

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  SUPERNOVA in the Lives of Stars - Presentation

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  • Child, Teen, Adult

  This PowerPoint explores questions about the powerful stellar explosion: the supernova.

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  SUPERNOVA! ToolKit [Manual]

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  The SUPERNOVA! ToolKit tells the story of the lives of stars, cosmic radiation, and how Earth is protected from that radiation with engaging activities and materials.

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