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A Journey... Back To The Beginning of Time! Begin Introduction The Air and Space Museum is putting together a new display about the origin and evolution of the universe. This is part of an ongoing project to capture students interest in science. They have asked local area high school students to participate by creating a presentation that will educate visitors about Cosmology and the origin of stars and stellar systems. There will be 10 projects chosen and they will be displayed throughout the upcoming year at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum for all to see. Intro. Your Task The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric The Task Because this is such a big opportunity, you will be working in pairs to gather as much information as possible about the origin and evolution of the universe. You and your partner will then create a presentation that will be presented to the Air and Space Museum for their consideration. Return to Intro. Your Task The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric The Process You and your partner will need to research the following concepts and include them in your project: Your presentation should include at least 13-15 slides. I. Your teacher will divide you into pairs. II. You and your partner will be responsible for going on a "research" expedition. There are several concepts to be researched and presented, so it will be best if you divide the tasks equally. Return to Intro. Your Task The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric Presentation Must Include: 1. The Big Bang Theory: a. What is it? b. What facts do scientists use to explain the creation of the universe? c. According to scientists, how old is the universe? 2. Nebulae: a. What are they and how are they formed? b. What significance does this have on the universe? 3. Stellar evolution: a. How are stars created? b. What is the life cycle of a star? c. What are the determining factors that causes a star to die? 4. Galaxies: a. What has happened/is happening to our galaxy as time passes? b. What evidence allows scientists to make this statement? c. Do other galaxies exist? If so, why do scientists believe this? 5. Cosmology: a. What is it? b. Include any interesting facts (Asteroids, comets, planets, exploration, future expectation.) Return to Your Task Intro. The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric Getting Started III. Each individual should find as much information about their assigned topic as they can. Then together, you need to discuss all of your findings and decide what is most relevant for your presentation. IV. Using Microsoft PowerPoint, prepare a presentation. Remember that PowerPoint presentations are not for relaying notes to your audience. Be brief and have the knowledge to talk about each of your slides. V. Be creative but don't forget who your audience will be. Scientists from the Air and Space Museum will be assessing your overall project and making the decision on the top 10 for display. Return to Intro. Your Task The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric Resources Click here to find out more about Cosmology Click here to find out more about the Big Bang Theory Click here to find out more about stars and stellar evolution Click here to find out more about Nebulae Click here to find out more about Solar Systems Return to Intro. Your Task The Process Presentation Requirements Getting Started Resources Rubric Assessment Criteria: The Big Bang Theory Nebulae What is it? 5 pts. What are they and how are they formed? 10 pts. What facts do scientists use to explain the creation of the universe? 1 0 pts. What significance does this have on the universe? 10 pts. According to scientists, how old is the universe? 5 pts. Total Points Awarded: Return to Intro. /20 Your Task /20 The Process Stellar Evolution Galaxies Cosmology How are stars created? 5 pts. What has happened/is happening to our galaxy as time passes? 5 pts. What is it? 5 pts. What evidence allows scientists to make this statement? 10 pts. Interesting facts: asteroids, comets, planets, exploration, future expectations 15 pts. What are the life cycles of a star? 10 pts. What are the determining factors that cause a star to die? 5 pts. Do other galaxies exist? If so, why do scientists believe this? 5 pts. /20 /20 Presentation Requirements Getting Started /20 Resources Rubric