Floresta Elementary 5th Graders Explore the Distance of Stars

Students In Mrs. Madorma’s class engaged in exploratory science inquiry activities to explore the distance of stars. Students used flashlights, grid paper, and meter sticks to simulate the brightness of stars at different distances. Students discovered the answers to such questions as: How does the distance of a star affect how bright it looks?  How do you think the distance of a star will change its brightness?  What causes some stars to be brighter than others?