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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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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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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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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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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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Big History Project: Chapter 1: The Universe

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Chapter 1 of Big History Project, learning module introduces history from the origins of the Universe. Site contains adaptable classroom material geared toward middle and high school students, including informational text, engaging...
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Big Bang May Have Been a Big Bounce

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article suggests the possibility of the Big Bang having been created out of the remains of a previous universe which collapsed upon itself.
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Universe Adventure: Steady State Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
We have all heard of the Big Bang Theory for the beginning of the universe, but there are other theories of how it all began. Here is a brief explanation of the Steady State Theory, a theory which is no longer thought to be a possibility.
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Montana State Univ.: Expanding Universe (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a lesson plan in which students gather evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory using a balloon model of the expanding universe.
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory

Berkeley Lab: Expansion of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief explanation of the creation and expansion of the universe otherwise known as the Big Bang.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Cern: Antimatter

For Students 9th - 10th
A wonderfully written non-technical introduction to antimatter, as well as a brief discussion of the investigation into the asymmetry between the quantities of matter and antimatter observed in our universe.
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Australian Museum

Australian Museum: The Earth: The Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Basic information about the universe, its origin and composition. Also includes information about galaxies, stars, and the sun.
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Exploratorium

Exploratorium: Cern: The Antiproton Decelerator

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the function of the Antiproton Decelerator, a device at the European Center for Nuclear Research used to "slow down" bunches of antiprotons for use in experiments.

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