Physics of the Universe · Week 35 · Stars and the Origin of the Universe
Reflecting on the Universe
Students revisit their week one questions and explain how their sense of place in the universe has grown.
- Students will
- Students compare timescales in the history of the universe, explain how one line of Big Bang evidence shows the universe began 13.8 billion years ago, and revisit their week one questions to explain how their understanding and sense of place have grown.
- SEL skill
- Name feelings of pride, doubt, and wonder about growth
- What it looks like
- Students recognize emotions about growth and name feelings of pride, doubt, and wonder.
- Content focus
- Reflecting on the universe and my place in it
- Format
- Think write pair share
Self-awareness
Self-awareness means paying attention to your own thoughts, emotions, and strengths and how they affect your choices. More self-awareness activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- HS-ESS1-2: High School Earth and Space Science performance expectation
- Science and engineering practice: SEP8 Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
- Crosscutting concept: CCC3 Scale, proportion, and quantity
- Literacy in science: WHST.11-12.9 Draw evidence from informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
- Traditional course: Physics
Fits these textbook chapters
- Physics Techbook, Concept 6.1: Understanding the Universe
- California HMH Science Dimensions: Physics in the Universe, Unit 8: Stars and the Universe
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