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[WS17-01]The Human HR Diagram
*Derek John Demeter1 (1. Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College (USA))
キーワード：
Interactive、Astronomy Lesson、Hands On、Activity、Inclusive
During the 2025 IPS Two Weeks in Italy program, I presented an engaging kinesthetic learning activity designed to help students explore stellar evolution through the Hertzsprung–Russell (H–R) diagram. This hands-on exercise transforms a traditionally abstract astronomical concept into a tangible and interactive experience, making it accessible and memorable for learners of all ages. Using inexpensive and easily obtainable materials—such as multicolored balloons, string tape, and paper labels—participants construct a human-scale version of the H–R diagram. Each balloon represents a different type of star, allowing students to physically arrange, compare, and discuss stellar properties such as temperature, luminosity, and size. By “walking through” the diagram, learners can visualize the relationships between various stellar classes and trace the evolutionary pathways that stars follow from birth to their final stages. This kinesthetic approach fosters collaboration, critical thinking, and curiosity, helping participants internalize complex concepts in a fun, low-cost, and creative way. The activity can be easily adapted for classrooms, outreach programs, or pre- and post-planetarium sessions, providing an excellent complement to a live sky show or fulldome presentation.
- Speaker: Derek Demeter
- 45-60 minutes for the workshop
- 50 people or less is a good number of people
- Speaker: Derek Demeter
- 45-60 minutes for the workshop
- 50 people or less is a good number of people