Summarize the life cycle of a star, including the modern theory of star formation and its connection with emission nebulae, and describe the properties of star clusters and how they form. Students can then choose a star from our local cluster and report on their findings. What is the name of the star? how big, far away, hot is it? What is the chemical composition? How old is the star and when will it die? What will happen when it dies? These are all questions that students can answer in their paper.
In order to choose a star to report on, please visit 100,000 stars. This website is an interactive site that has the actual stars, their location, and all the information about them that you need to complete your assignment. Choose a star that has been named and studied for your example on the life cycle of stars.