Videos and Auxiliary Content
Videos and Slides
The Properties of Light video (2 minutes) introduces the main idea of this investigation, and why star clusters are used.
Assessment video: H-R Diagram (5 minutes without pauses) portrays a group of students discussing what they learned about stars and the H-R Diagram. Students are periodically asked to discuss and vote on the correct idea and to explain why.
Options for Extended Exploration
- Examine the spatial distribution of star clusters vs. their size or age.
- Compare star cluster CMDs to see if a relationship exists between the age of an open cluster and its location relative to the galactic plane.
Make Your Own Rubin Voices Trading Card
Use this activity:
- To encourage students to imagine themselves in a STEAM career.
- To Introduce the diversity of people and occupations involved in Observatory operations.
- As a "get to know you" activity