Alike and Different: What Color Are the Stars?
Data Story
In this data story, students compare and contrast the graphs of 36 stars and their colors. Teacher Note: This data story is more appropriate for Grades 5 or 6, but can be used with students in other grades as a review.
Welcome to this Tuva data story! Starlight, star bright, what color are the stars we see tonight? Did you know the stars we see are actually lots of different colors? Even though our eyes can’t detect the color differences, stars can be red, orange, and even purple! These data come from 36 stars and tell us about the distance of each star from our solar system, how bright the stars are, and what color they are. Click Next to begin!
Topics and standards: Math, Grades 6-8, Alike & Different, CCSMP-2