Have you ever wondered how the universe will end? The video offers a look at the progression into eternity. It explains how humans might exist living by a white dwarf once all of the other stars are gone. Then it details the death of the white dwarf and the resulting finality of life.

Concepts

stars, the sun, astronomy, the universe

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Review the concept of being tidally locked to a star prior to watching the video

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes prior knowledge of the types of stars and their characteristics
• Not recommended for those prone to depression or over-dramatizing the future

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes subtitles in 26 languages for the benefit of English learners
• Fun illustrations help maintain viewer attention

Cons

• None

Common Core

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