The Universe

From the Big Bang to the Solar System Through Tomorrow

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Beginning with the Big Bang, travel through time and observe the formation and evolution of stars, planets, and galaxies. We’ll provide a comprehensive overview of the major objects in our Universe.

Teacher Guide

 

Objectives

  • Identify planets visible to the unaided eye in the evening/morning sky.
  • Name at least three constellations visible in the evening/morning sky.
  • Understood the meaning of "cosmology."
  • Learn about the current scientific understanding of the origin and evolution of the Universe—the Big Bang.
  • Discover the wide variety of phenomena in the Universe—galaxies, stars, planets, visible matter and energy, dark matter, and dark energy.
 

Ohio's Learning Standards

Grade 8

Earth and Space Science – Forces and Motion

  • Forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact or when they are not touching
  • There are different types of potential energy
  • Forces have magnitude and direction

Grade 9 and 10

Earth and Space Science – The Universe

  • History of the Universe
  • Galaxy formation
  • Stars
  • Formation; stages of evolution
  • Fusion in stars
  • Radiant energy and the electromagnetic spectrum

Earth and Space Science – Energy and Waves

  • Waves
  • Doppler shift
  • Radiant energy and the electromagnetic spectrum
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