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Cosmic Microwave Background Lesson PlanCosmic Microwave Background Lesson Plan
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NASA
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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Duration
45 mins
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Cosmic Microwave Background

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Begin your next class with a BANG! Pupils discuss the formation of our universe and its expansion before proceeding with an activity designed to demonstrate what most likely occurred billions of years ago. They conclude with a discussion on how these historical events relate to modern day science.

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Concepts

the big bang theory, radiation, the universe

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have the class research the history of our universe and why the Big Bang is the most widely accepted theory of the universe's origination
  • Challenge the class to provide an alternate ending to the required "Cosmic Times" article; discuss these endings at the end of this lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Ensure no participant has an allergy to latex; if someone is allergic to latex, provide an alternate form of balloon for the experiment

Pros

  • Detailed outline of lesson plan allows educators to modify and expand activities as desired
  • Hands-on activity relates to historical events important for the scientific community

Cons

  • None

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