Instructional Video

The Cosmic Afterglow

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

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.

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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