PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Evidence for the Big Bang Theory
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]
PBS
Pbs: From Big Bang to the End of the Universe: Mysteries of Deep Space Timeline
A timeline of the history of the universe, and our understanding of it, since the Big Bang. Click on a marker on the timeline for a short description of the event.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: Big Bang Snap Judgment
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Threshold Card: Threshold 1 the Big Bang
An infographic describing nine "thresholds of increasing complexity" associated with the Big Bang theory.
NASA
Nasa: Universe 101: Big Bang Theory: Big Bang Cosmology
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...
Other
Open Learn Learning Space: The Big Bang
This unit examines the Big Bang Theory in detail. Learn about the three pieces of information that contribute to scientists belief in this theory.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Big Bang
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students often have a difficult time comprehending the timescale and distances of the universe. I have used this flipchart to start the discussion of the formation of our universe and how we know about...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Infographic: Timeline
An all-encompassing historical timeline from the Big Bang Theory to modern-day. PDF is available to download.
Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Story of Cosmic Microwave Background [Pdf]
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.
NASA
Nasa Star Child: The Universe (Level 1)
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.
Other
Astronomical Society of the Pacific: Cosmic Calendar [Pdf]
An activity where students create a timeline of the history of the Universe, beginning with the Big Bang almost 14 billion years ago, but compress it into one year. Younger students must be able to order events, while older students need...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Activity: This Threshold Today
Did you know there are connections between our world today and the Big Bang? In this activity, students will read news articles that reveal these unexpected connections to understand how things we learn today are related to what we know...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Video Transcripts
Video transcripts from the collection of videos from a unit on the Big Bang theory.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Guide, Slides, and Text Reader
A unit planner for teachers who want to use Khan Academy's unit on the Big Bang theory. Teachers can find teaching guides, unit slides, and reading materials.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: Profile: Georges Lemaitre
Find out about the life and work of the father of the Big Bang theory, Georges Lemaitre. This article describes the origin of the cosmology theory and its growing acceptance among scientists. This is an excerpt from COSMIC HORIZONS:...
PBS
Nova: History of the Universe
This interactive timeline provides information on the big bang as well as other major events of universe evolution. It also provides predictions about the universe's future.
NASA
Nasa: Wmap: Fate of the Universe
A general look at the expansion of the universe and the Big Bang theory.
American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: How Did the Universe Begin?
Bite-size introduction to two scientists-Hubble and Lemaitre-who played key roles in formulating the theory of the origin of the universe known as the big bang. Includes an interactive timeline on which you can plot out the approximate...
PBS
Pbs Teachers:origins Back to the Beginning
This hour long program by NOVA is split into six segments and examines a issues influencing scientists' current understanding of how the universe was formed. This includes The Big Bang and its lasting effects.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Expanding Into?
Sajan Saini explains the existing theories around the Big Bang and what, if anything, lies beyond our universe.
European Space Agency
European Space Agency: Story of the Universe
The story of the universe is told in this engaging site by the European Space Agency. The history of European space science is timelined with dates ranging from 1066 to present day. The birth of galaxies, the big bang, and the beginnings...
ACT360 Media
Act Den: Sky Den
This journey will help you solve big questions about the universe. You will be able to see beyond human capabilities and will learn what scientists are discovering.
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