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.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Life's Big Questions: How Did the Universe Begin?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Investigate the Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe by researching the light spectrum and the actions of light waves. Create models that illustrate red shift in a moving star and the expansion of the universe.
Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Where Did the Matter in the Universe Come From?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students use various articles about how atoms are made and spread throughout the universe starting with the Big Bang. They will study the articles as groups and will then present their information to the class.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Mysteries of the Universe

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Consider the issues surrounding the world of space exploration including the new fields of archaeoastronomy and astrobiology. Investigate zero gravity, the Big Bang theory, life in space and how sound travels in a vacuum.
Website
NASA

Nasa Star Child: The Universe (Level 2)

For Students 6th - 8th
This site provides a description of the universe and what it contains. Includes links to definitions, activities, and an audio song. Printable version available.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Where's the Matter?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore some of the hard questions and issues related to scientific research and project funding. Role-play a mock Congressional hearing to discuss the wisdom of a new scientific venture with no perceivable practical use to mankind.