Ever grow tired of the traditional uses for laptops? Try this fascinating simulated universe! The video shows a 3-D version of the Millennium Run, then backs it up with a simpler version created in free Adobe software. Young physicists learn the importance of introducing gravity and particle density into the simulator to make the result more realistic.

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Instructional Ideas

• Follow the embedded link for a tutorial to help pupils create their own simulations
• Pair learners to research the Millennium Run prior to the activity 

Classroom Considerations

• Before attempting the simulation on student laptops, be sure to see if they can download the free Adobe® software

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• With the embedded tutorial, the simulation could be done in or out of class
• The scenario is based on a real-life event that individuals can study

Cons

• None