A thought-provoking video discusses the end of humanity with multiple possible causes. It also describes the end of the universe. A hopeful message seems unlikely, but the video offers perspective to make you appreciate our special place and time.

Concepts

the universe, future planning, astronomy

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assign a creative writing task to come up with predictions for the deep future
• Create a timeline from the big bang to the end of the universe and highlight the small portion of time humans exist

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of astronomy and the life cycle of stars

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes subtitles in Arabic and English
• Connects physical and abstract ideas

Cons

• None

Common Core

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