Star Distances on a Map

Choose a location on a map to represent the Sun’s location, and then locate points on the map to illustrate the position of nearby stars. Using a local map helps students to grasp the enormous distances involved.

Grades covered: 6 through 12
Curriculum Topics: Star Distances, Scale & Proportions Modeling

Standards

Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

Categories include:
  • Earth and Space Science
  • Grades 6-8
  • Science
  • Math
Tags: Solar System, Universe & Stars, Ratios & Proportions, Number System
Subjects covered: ["Earth\/Space Science","Math"]