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How Cosmic Inflation Flattened the Universe Instructional VideoHow Cosmic Inflation Flattened the Universe Instructional Video
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PBS
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Grade
10th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
13:41
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Duration
15 mins
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2016
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How Cosmic Inflation Flattened the Universe

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What if time didn't begin with the big bang? Big Bang doesn't completely answer questions about the beginning of the universe, but cosmic inflation theory holds up better according to scientists in this video. Cosmic inflation fits so well, they contend that the big bang theory might not be needed at all. The video is part of a larger Cosmology playlist by Space Time.

4 Views 4 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

cosmology, the universe, the big bang theory

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Practice bowling with the same level of accuracy as the universe

Classroom Considerations

  • Relies on prior knowledge of basic trigonometry
  • Intended for advanced scholars with a strong science and math background
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides closed captioning in English for easier note taking
  • Graphics draw viewers' attention to the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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