This comprehensive, explicit instruction lesson explores how astrophysicists determine a star’s surface temperature, color, and chemical makeup using Wien’s Law, blackbody radiation curves, and the OBAFGKM spectral classification sequence.
Designed in alignment with senior high school physics curricula (e.g., VCE Physics Unit 2 AOS 2 / Astrophysics option topics), this unit uses an Explicit Direct Instruction (EDI) model structured around learning intentions, worked examples, student activities, and assessment checkpoints.
Target Audience: Senior High School Physics / Astronomy (Ages 16–18)
File Types: Presentation Slides & Activity Notes
Author: Axis STEM Curriculum
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