Astrophysics and Cosmology · Summer Term

Black Holes and Neutron Stars

Students will explore the formation and properties of black holes and neutron stars as end-states of massive stars.

Key Questions

  1. Explain how the event horizon defines the boundary of a black hole.
  2. Analyze the extreme physical conditions within neutron stars and black holes.
  3. Compare the observational evidence for black holes with theoretical predictions.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

A-Level: Physics - AstrophysicsA-Level: Physics - Stellar Evolution
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Astrophysics and Cosmology
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Socratic Seminar

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30–60 min

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Case Study Analysis

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30–50 min

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Simulation Game

Complex scenario with roles and consequences

40–60 min

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