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Harvard University

Royal Astronomical Society: Steady State Theory of an Expanding Universe

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In-depth research about the steady-state theory of the expanding universe found within a bibliographic database of astronomical literature. Learn about the theory that asserts that new matter is continuously created as the universe expands.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How Big Is the Universe?

For Students 9th - 10th
In this media-rich essay from the NOVA Web site, astronomer Brent Tully of the University of Hawaii walks you through the latest scientific theories about the size of the universe.
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Other

Montana State Univ.: Expanding Universe (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site has a lesson plan in which students gather evidence supporting the Big Bang Theory using a balloon model of the expanding universe.
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BBC

Bbc: Origin of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this introduction to ideas about how the universe began and how it might end. Topics include; the big bang and its echoes, antimatter, and inflation/expansion of the universe.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Cosmic Mystery Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
This multimedia tour is extremely dense with information about the origin of the universe. There are videos and simulations to assist with understanding, but it is definitely for advanced students.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: What Is the Universe Expanding Into?

For Students 9th - 10th
Sajan Saini explains the existing theories around the Big Bang and what, if anything, lies beyond our universe.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Three Ways the Universe Could End

For Students 9th - 10th
Do we know how our universe is going to end? Venus Keus explores cosmologists' three possible scenarios.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Expansion of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize how redshift suggests the universe is expanding.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Sound the Universe Makes

For Students 9th - 10th
We think of space as a silent place. But physicist Janna Levin takes us on an accessible and mind-expanding soundwalk through the universe. [17:44]
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Beginning of the Universe, for Beginners

For Students 9th - 10th
How did the universe begin and how is it expanding? CERN physicist Tom Whyntie shows how cosmologists and particle physicists explore these questions by replicating the heat, energy, and activity of the first few seconds of our universe,...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Expansion of the Universe

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize how redshift suggests the universe is expanding.
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University of California

University of California: Understanding Science: How Science Really Works

For Students 9th - 10th
Need a tutorial about the nature and process of science? Here is your one stop for knowledge about what science is, how it works, science and society, and why science matters. This site expands on your scientific toolbox by allowing you...
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ACT360 Media

Act Den: Sky Den

For Students 9th - 10th
This journey will help you solve big questions about the universe. You will be able to see beyond human capabilities and will learn what scientists are discovering.
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Other

The Expanding Balloon Experiment

For Students 6th - 8th
Great science experiment to help aide in the understanding of the Big Bang Theory. Students are able to complete this experiment with little materials and individually.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

Depaul University: Center for Urban Education: Expand Thinking With Drama [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The Center for Urban Education provides a graphic organizer for students to use as a planning tool. Students will write a play based on what they read or on the content they learn in other subject areas.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Patricia Burchat Sheds Light on Dark Matter

For Students 9th - 10th
Watch as physicist, Patricia Burchat, discusses two basic ingredients of our universe, dark matter and dark energy, and the effects they have in the expanding universe. [17:09]
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Expanding Binomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Provides discussion on binomial expansion. Works through an example of this concept and provides example problems.
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Calisphere: University of California Libraries

University of California: Calisphere: Gold Rush Era, 1848 1865: Disasters

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source materials that highlight the risks of natural disasters associated with the California Gold Rush as people rushed in to seek their fortunes.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Universe May Disappear From View

For Students 9th - 10th
From ABC News in Science, Larry O'Hanlon's article on the universe presents research related to the expanding of the universe and the corresponding distance between planetary objects.
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University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Transformations on a Pegboard

For Students 3rd - 5th
This one page website can expand your logic, Motion Geometry and pattern recognition knowledge. The solution is available to double check your answers.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Expand Story or History Text Based Dialog[pdf]

For Students 5th - 8th Standards
Students will use graphic organizers to help them make inferences about historical figures' feeings and motives. Students will summarize the information during an extension activity.
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Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Expande El Piensamiento Con Drama [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 9th Standards
This graphic organizer, written in Spanish, will help students plan a drama that is based on a story or a historical event. Students will complete a graphic organizer, answer guiding questions, and write a play based on the content.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Universe Devlopment What Is the Big Bang?

For Students 9th - 10th
If you need a model of the big bang theory, then check out this resource. Using just a balloon and a marker, you can create a model of the big bang process.
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Stanford University

Stanford University: Spatial History Project

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Several individual projects are going on under the umbrella of the Spatial History Project. These projects are developed and worked on by students, staff, and scholars as they expand studies within the humanities through spatial,...

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