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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Expanding Universe

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore the expanding universe.  In this science lesson, students use balloons to model the expansion of the universe. Learners take measurements of the balloon expansion and answer questions directed to develop their...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Theories, Hypothesis, Laws, Facts & Beliefs

For Students 8th - 10th
In this scientific statements worksheet, students are given 35 statements and they are to identify if each statement is a fact, law, hypothesis, theory or belief.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Big Bang Theory

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students explore the Big Bang Theory and discover how it can be used to explain the origin of the universe. For this Big Bang Theory lesson, students use a balloon with colored paper inside, blow it up and pop it, group the colored...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Big Bang-Cosmic Expansion

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Big Bang worksheet, learners are given the equation used to determine the rate at which the universe is expanding according to the Big Bang theory. Students solve 4 problems using this equation. They find the integral for time,...
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eBook
Schoolcraft College

Trigonometry

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
This trigonometry textbook takes the learner from a basic understanding of angles and triangles through the use of polar coordinates on the complex plane. Written by a mathematician-engineer, examples and problems here are used to...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Energy of Empty Space

For Students 9th - 12th
In this energy in empty space instructional 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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

OUT OF THIS WORLD AND INTO OUR CLASSROOM

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students create projects on Astronomy using math concepts and use of Internet resources.