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Where is the Center of the Universe?

Added: 21 Sep 2016 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / Video

Dr. Varoujan Gorjian explains the mind-boggling expansion of the Universe with analogies to help understand this abstract concept. A good experiment to demonstrate to students is the balloon experiment shown in this video clip.

How it maps to the curriculum

JC
Science

Strand: 2. Earth and Space

Strand unit: 2. Scientific Model: Orgin of the Universe

Suggestions for use: Teacher can use the video as a teacher reference for getting analogies to help explain the expansion of the universe. Can you class create their own analogies? Have they another view of what is happening to the universe?

Key Skills:

  • Being Creative
  • Communicating
  • Managing Information and Thinking
  • Staying Well
  • Working with Others

Meta information

  • Asset type: Video
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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