• Adopt a Star Project!

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    https://stellarium-web.org/

    Project Directions 

    1. Finding your favorite Star!
      • Use the above link to explore the night sky and find your favorite star!
      • You must be able to find your star on a clear night.
      • Look for a star in your favorite constellation or visible to the naked eye.
    2. Reserve your Star!
      • Once you have your star identified, comment on today's post with the name of your star.
      • The first one to reserve their star owns that star.
      • If you want to change your star, comment on the post to update the change.
    3. Investigate your Star!

    4. Google Slides Presentation!

      • Create a 5-7 Google slide presentation on their chosen star.
      • Your presentation should include the following.
        • Title slide with your star and your name
        • Information slide about the type of star and a general description
        • Size and distance to the Earth slide
          • Is your star moving towards or away from us, and how do we know?
        • Key features and interesting facts slide
        • Conclusion slide summarizing your findings
          *Be sure to include images
        • References Slide: Where did you get your information?
      • Focus on presenting the key properties of your star.
      • There will be opportunities for questions at the end of your presentation.
    5. Present your Star!
      • Focus on presenting the key properties of your star
      • Your presentation should be between 5-10 minutes in length.
      • You may present your Star in any of the following ways.
        • Google Slides Presentation
        • Poster Presentation
        • Video Presentation
        • Creative Storytelling Presentation
      • Include your star location/charts, data graphs, and other visual information.
    6. Assessments!
      • You will be graded using a rubric by your peers.
      • You will be able to self-assess your project/presentation.
      • Your teacher will determine your final grade based on the above assessments.

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    Project Rubric:

    Criteria Exemplary (4) Proficient (3) Developing (2) Needs Improvement (1) Points
    Research Quality All research components (type, size, location, features, workings, interesting facts) are accurate, detailed, and well-explained. Most research components are accurate and well-explained, with minor omissions or lack of detail. Some research components are included but lack detail or accuracy. Research is incomplete or inaccurate, with little effort shown. /4
    Google Slides Design Slides are visually appealing, with clear organization, readable text, relevant images, and creative design. Slides are organized and visually appealing, with minor issues in readability or design. Slides are somewhat disorganized, with limited visuals and poor readability. Slides are disorganized, difficult to read, and lack visuals or effort. /4
    Presentation Skills Student speaks clearly, confidently, and engages the audience; minimal reliance on notes. Student speaks clearly and confidently, with moderate reliance on notes. Student reads directly from slides or notes, with minimal audience engagement. Student is difficult to hear, unprepared, or disengaged. /4
    Understanding Demonstrates in-depth understanding and answers questions confidently and accurately. Demonstrates good understanding and answers most questions accurately. Demonstrates limited understanding and struggles to answer questions. Demonstrates little to no understanding and cannot answer questions. /4
    Creativity and Effort Presentation reflects exceptional effort, creativity, and thoughtfulness in research and design. Presentation reflects good effort and thoughtfulness, with some creative touches. Presentation shows some effort but lacks creativity or depth. Presentation shows minimal effort, with little thought or creativity. /4

    Grading Scale

    • 16-20 points: Outstanding
    • 11-15 points: Satisfactory
    • 6-10 points: Needs Improvement
    • 0-5 points: Unsatisfactory