Star Formation
Grade 7•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the stages of star formation, from nebula to protostar to main sequence star.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the environment in which stars are born, as depicted in the video. What are the key components of this environment?
2. Explain the process by which a protostar forms from a cloud of gas and dust.
3. What role does radiation from nearby stars play in the development of a young star and its surrounding disc?
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Birth of a Star | Out There | The New York Times
The New York Times