A short video explains one piece of research that supports the Big Bang Theory. The discovery of the sound of radiation from the photons during the creation of our universe is a sound we all recognize as static, but we often fail to appreciate due to a lack of knowledge or imagination. This is the first video in a 22-part series.

Concepts

radiation, photons, radio waves, the big bang theory, the universe

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research why the static always appears as black and white on a tv
• Have a radio or tv on in between stations with static turned up before starting the video; ask students what they think causes the static

Classroom Considerations

• Comments are public and might contain inappropriate language
• The first video in a 22-part series

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides easy-to-follow explanation
• Includes primary resource video

Cons

• None