In 2011, a Nobel Prize was awarded for explaining how dark energy is causing solar systems to move away from each other at increasing speeds. The video highlights the theories the discovery was based on and the connection to Einstein.

Concepts

outer space, the universe, albert einstein

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discover the newest research on dark energy and how our understanding has changed since Einstein's time
• Look at the topics that win Nobel Prizes and see how they build on each other when observed historically

Classroom Considerations

• Remember to carefully display the video to avoid showing inappropriate comments

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides closed captioning in 10 languages for the benefit of ELLs
• Simple drawings support the content rather than detract from it

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4