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Curated OER

A Look at the Life That Electronics Lead

For Students 4th - 6th
In this comprehension worksheet, students fill in ways on a graphic organizer that people or companies can conserve energy, reduce waste or minimize the impact to the environment. Next, students solve 3 "environmental" math word problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Energy of Empty Space

For Students 9th - 12th
In this energy in empty space activity, students use an equation for Cosmic Inflation to solve eight problems. They find the domain and range of the function of the equation, they determinethe axis of symmetry, they find the critical...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Vocabulary of Space

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students build their knowledge and understanding of vocabulary related to space.  In this space lesson, students discuss four categories of words and phrases related to space. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

U.S. Quiz Questions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this ESL United States worksheet, middle schoolers answer a set of 25 questions about the United States. The answers to each question are written beneath each.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Charge-Coupled Devices (CCDs)

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Young scholars explore CCDs or Charge-Coupled Devices. In this digital devices lesson, students examine how CCDs are constructed, collect light, and create a digital signal.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Cosmology

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this space science worksheet, students find the words that are related to the study of cosmology and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Evidence for the Big Bang Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
This video segment adapted from NOVA tells the story of two scientists who inadvertently discovered microwave radiation, now believed to be heat left over from the Big Bang. [4:58]
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Website
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: The Big Bang It Sure Was Big!

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed examination of "what is known about the Big Bang itself, the age of the universe, and the synthesis of the first atoms."
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Universe 101: Big Bang Theory: Big Bang Cosmology

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a brief explanation of the Big Bang Theory and the two theories on which it is based - the theory of general relativity and the cosmological principle. Links to a related page with more detailed information about the Big Bang...
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Activity
Other

The Expanding Balloon Experiment

For Students 6th - 8th
Great science experiment to help aide in the understanding of the Big Bang Theory. Students are able to complete this experiment with little materials and individually.
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Activity
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Activity: Big Bang Snap Judgment

For Students 9th - 10th
An activity for students to become familiar with the Big Bang Theory. Activity includes questions for students to process the big ideas of the Big Bang Theory.
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Graphic
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Threshold Card: Threshold 1 the Big Bang

For Students 9th - 10th
An infographic describing nine "thresholds of increasing complexity" associated with the Big Bang theory.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Big Bang Study Guide

For Students 6th - 9th
Review the science behind the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe.
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: The Big Bang Theory Facts

For Students 2nd - 8th
Learn how the universe came into existence by exploring the Big Bang Theory.
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Unit Plan
Other

Open Learn Learning Space: The Big Bang

For Students 9th - 10th
This unit examines the Big Bang Theory in detail. Learn about the three pieces of information that contribute to scientists belief in this theory.
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Handout
NASA

Nasa: Space Place: What Is the Big Bang?

For Students 3rd - 7th
With exciting illustrations, NASA's Space Place explains the theory of the origin of the universe known as the Big Bang.
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Handout
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Glossary: The Big Bang

For Students 9th - 10th
A glossary of terms during the Big Bang unit.
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Handout
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Big Bang Ology Card

For Students 3rd - 8th
Flip this interactive card to start learning about the Big Bang. Answer multiple-choice and fact-or-fiction questions and review some fast facts about this giant explosion that began the Universe billions of years ago.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Quiz: The Big Bang

For Students 9th - 10th
A quiz testing your knowledge of the Big Bang.
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Activity
Utah Education Network

Uen: Universe Devlopment What Is the Big Bang?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you need a model of the big bang theory, then check out this resource. Using just a balloon and a marker, you can create a model of the big bang process.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Cosmology: The Study of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Cosmology is the study of the "large scale properties of the universe as a whole." In this set of sites, NASA provides information on the Big Bang Theory in a simplified language. The beginning, evolution, structure, fluctuations and...
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Article
Story Behind the Science

Story Behind the Science: Story of Cosmic Microwave Background [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describing the history of the scientific research that led to the discovery of cosmic background radiation, which, according to the Big Bang Theory, is linked to the origin of the universe.
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Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: The Universe (Level 1)

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site provides an introduction to the origin of the universe for the young child and the Big Bang theory. There is also a song about the Doppler Shift. Vocabulary glossary and printable version available.
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Website
Other

American Institute of Physics: Ideas of Cosmology: Big Bang or Steady State?

For Students 9th - 10th
Find out about the Steady State Theory of the origin of the universe. Learn about the scientific thinking and historical findings supporting this theory which states that new matter is continuously being created.

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