Aligned with TEKS 8.9A

This Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.9A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the HR diagram (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.9A

Resources included in this bundle:

Life Cycle of Stars and HR Diagram Lesson Plan (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Complete set of daily plans
  • Learning objectives
  • Vertical alignments
  • Daily set of procedures
  • 504 and SPED differentiation suggestions
  • Extensions for each day


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.9A)

  • HR Diagram
  • Main Sequence
  • Giants
  • Supergiants
  • White Dwarfs
  • HR Diagram - Label
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - Guided Practice (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Guided Practice Sheet
  • Complete Answer Key


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Literacy Article (TEKS 8.9A)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - Independent Practice (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Independent Practice sheet with a variety of questions types
  • Complete Answer Keys


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - Task Cards (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. HR Diagram, main sequence, white dwarf, giant, supergiant etc.)
  • HR Diagram basics
  • Classifying stars on the HR diagram
  • Comparing stars on the HR diagram
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram - "Find the Mistake" activity & True/False activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Assessment (TEKS 8.9A)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 52 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Warm-Up (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Key Vocabulary (HR Diagram, Red Giant, Supergiant, Main Sequence, White Dwarf)
  • Plotting characteristics of stars on the HR Diagram
  • Identifying characteristics of stars on the HR Diagram
  • Locating and classifying stars on the HR Diagram
  • Multiple choice practice


Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Also included in the bundle:

  • Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.9A)
  • Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) Diagram Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.9A)