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Story Behind the Science
Story Behind the Science: Story of Cosmic Microwave Background [Pdf]
Article describing the history of the scientific research that led to the discovery of cosmic background radiation, which, according to the Big Bang Theory, is linked to the origin of the universe.
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American Institute of Physics: Ideas of Cosmology: Big Bang or Steady State?
Find out about the Steady State Theory of the origin of the universe. Learn about the scientific thinking and historical findings supporting this theory which states that new matter is continuously being created.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Big Bang
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students often have a difficult time comprehending the timescale and distances of the universe. I have used this flipchart to start the discussion of the formation of our universe and how we know about...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Science Italian Style: Where's the Matter?
Explore some of the hard questions and issues related to scientific research and project funding. Role-play a mock Congressional hearing to discuss the wisdom of a new scientific venture with no perceivable practical use to mankind.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Nicolaus Copernicus
Learn about the life of the man who set off a scientific revolution with his sun centered theory in this article that details the biography of Nicolaus Copernicus.