Aligned with TEKS 8.9A

This Life Cycle of Stars Unit Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.9A. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the life cycle of stars (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.9A

Resources included in this unit 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


Life Cycle of Stars - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Stars
  • Nebula
  • Life Cycle: Average Mass
  • Life Cycle: High Mass
  • Life Cycle: Extremely High Mass
  • Life Cycle Diagram
  • 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


Life Cycle of Stars - Phenomenon and Guided Practice (TEKS 8.9A)

  • A hands-on activity where students will explore the characteristics of stars and use them to determine the life cycle of a star
  • Student Record Sheet with analysis questions
  • Guided Practice with a CER
  • Complete Answer Keys


Life Cycle of Stars Literacy Article (TEKS 8.9A)

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


Life Cycle of Stars 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)


Life Cycle of Stars - Task Cards (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. nebula, protostar, nuclear fusion, supernova, etc.)
  • Life Cycle of Stars basics
  • Life Cycle of Stars flowchart
  • 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


Life Cycle of Stars - Small Group Activity (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Teacher Instructions
  • Discussion/Guiding Questions
  • Life Cycle of Stars vocabulary sort activity
  • Complete Answer Key


Life Cycle of Stars Assessment (TEKS 8.9A)

  • 35 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 54 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Life Cycle of Stars Warm-Up (TEKS 8.9A)

  • Key Vocabulary (Star, Mass, Gravity, Nuclear Fusion, Nebula)
  • Identifying the stages in low-mass vs. high-mass stars
  • Comparing the life cycle of a star to the life cycle of a human
  • Life Cycle of Stars matching
  • Multiple choice practice


Life Cycle of Stars Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.9A)

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


Also included in the bundle:

  • Life Cycle of Stars Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.9A)
  • Life Cycle of Stars Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.9A)