Life Cycle of a Star Flowchart

What’s included:

• Real astronomical photograph cards for each stage of the star’s life cycle: Stellar Nebula, Average Star, Massive Star, Red Giant, Red Supergiant, Planetary Nebula, Supernova, White Dwarf, Neuron Star and Black Hole
• Arrow cards for building the flowchart sequence
• Label cards for each stage
• Control chart showing the complete correct sequence for independent self-checking
• PDF format, print and cut

How to use: Cut out the photograph cards, labels and arrows for children to arrange on a black surface, ideally black felt, to recreate the life cycle of a star as a flowchart. The control chart allows for independent self-checking once the work is complete. Follows naturally from the Montessori Great Lessons and lessons on the Big Bang and sequence of events. A work that children return to again and again.

Perfect for: Montessori elementary classrooms, homeschool families, and traditional classroom teachers exploring astronomy, cosmic education and Earth science. Particularly well suited for special education settings, neurodivergent learners, and any child who benefits from hands-on, visual and multi-sensory approaches to learning. Ideal for grades 1 to 6.