This PowerPoint is one small part of the Astronomy Topics unit from www.sciencepowerpoint.com. This unit consists of a five part 3000+ slide PowerPoint roadmap, 12 page bundled homework package, modified homework, detailed answer keys, 8 pages of unit notes for students who may require assistance, follow along worksheets, and many review games. The homework and lesson notes chronologically follow the PowerPoint slideshow. The answer keys and unit notes are great for support professionals. The activities and discussion questions in the slideshow and meaningful. The PowerPoint includes built-in instructions, visuals, and follow up questions. Also included are critical class notes (color coded red), project ideas, video links, and review games. This unit also includes four PowerPoint review games (110+ slides each with Answers), 38+ video links, lab handouts, activity sheets, rubrics, materials list, templates, guides, and much more. Also included is a 190 slide first day of school PowerPoint presentation. Teaching Duration = 5+ weeks. Areas of Focus in the Astronomy Topics Unit: The Solar System and the Sun, Order of the Planets, Our Sun, Life Cycle of a Star, Size of Stars, Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, The Inner Planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Craters, Tides, Phases of the Moon, Mars and Moons, Rocketry, Asteroid Belt, NEOs, The Torino Scale, The Outer Planets and Gas Giants, Jupiter / Moons, Saturn / Moons, Uranus / Moons, Neptune / Moons, Pluto's Demotion, The Kuiper Belt, Oort Cloud, Comets / Other, Beyond the Solar System, Types of Galaxies, Blackholes, Extrasolar Planets, The Big Bang, Dark Matter, Dark Energy, The Special Theory of Relativity, Hubble Space Telescope, Constellations, Spacetime and much more. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. Thanks again and best wishes. Sincerely, Ryan Murphy M.Ed www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com

1. • WMAP satellite picture of the infant
universe created from seven years of data.
Learn more…http://www.nasa.gov/topics/universe/features/wmap-
complete.html

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4. • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
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5. -Nice neat notes that are legible and use indentations
when appropriate.
-Example of indent.
-Skip a line between topics
-Don’t skip pages
-Make visuals clear and well drawn.

6. • RED SLIDE: These are notes that are very
important and should be recorded in your
science journal.
• BLACK SLIDE: Pay attention, follow
directions, complete projects as described
and answer required questions neatly.
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8. • Everyone look at your hand.

9. • Everyone look at your hand.

10. • Everyone look at your hand.

11. • Everyone look at your hand.

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13.  The Big Bang Theory: The cosmic explosion
that is hypothesized to have marked the
origin of the Universe.
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14.  The Big Bang Theory: The cosmic explosion
that is hypothesized to have marked the
origin of the Universe.
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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

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It has to do with the uncertainty principle.

43. Learn More: http://www.space.com/13347-big-bang-origins-
universe-birth.html

56. • WMAP satellite picture of the infant
universe created from seven years of data.

57. • WMAP satellite picture of the infant
universe created from seven years of data.
Learn more…http://www.nasa.gov/topics/universe/features/wmap-
complete.html

58.  Evidence for the Big Bang Theory
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59.  Redshift of Galaxies
 The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
 If we went back far enough in time,
everything must have been squashed
together into a very small space.

60.  Redshift of Galaxies
 The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
 If we went back far enough in time,
everything must have been squashed
together into a very small space.

61. • Redshift of Galaxies
• The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.

62. • Redshift of Galaxies
• The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
• If we went back far enough in time,
everything must have been squashed
together into a very small space.

63. • Activity! The expansion of the Universe with a
balloon.
– Everyone blow up a balloon (Do not pop one!)
– With sharpie maker create galaxies all around it.
– Deflate balloon and then blow up. (repeat).
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64.  Microwave Background
 Very early, the whole Universe was extremely
hot. As it expanded, the heat left behind a
"glow". The Big Bang theory predicts that this
glow should exist, but that it should be visible
as microwaves (EM Waves)
 The Cosmic Microwave Background has been
accurately measured by orbiting detectors.

65. • Microwave Background
– Early on the whole Universe was extremely hot.
As it expanded, the heat left behind a "glow".
The Big Bang theory predicts that this glow
should exist, but that it should be visible as
microwaves (EM Waves)

66. • Microwave Background
– Early on the whole Universe was extremely hot.
As it expanded, the heat left behind a "glow".
The Big Bang theory predicts that this glow
should exist, but that it should be visible as
microwaves (EM Waves)
– The Cosmic Microwave Background has been
accurately measured by orbiting detectors.

67.  Mixture of Elements
 As the Universe expanded and cooled some
of the elements that we see today were
created.
 The Big Bang theory accurately predicts how
much of each element should have been made
in the early universe. The numbers add up.

68. • Mixture of Elements
• As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today
were created.

69. • Mixture of Elements
• As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today
were created.
– The Big Bang theory accurately predicts how
much of each element should have been made
in the early universe. The numbers add up.

70. • Mixture of Elements
• As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today
were created.
– The Big Bang theory accurately predicts how
much of each element should have been made
in the early universe. The numbers add up.
Our Sun is a
new star, it
formed from
the gases of an
exploded star

71.  Looking back in time
 The alternative to the Big Bang theory of the
Universe is called the Steady State theory. In
this theory the Universe does not change very
much with time.
 Light takes a long time to travel across the Universe,
when we look at very distant galaxies, we look back
in time.
 Galaxies a long time ago are different from
those today, showing that the Universe has
changed.
 This fits better with the Big Bang theory than
the Steady State theory.

72. • Looking back in time
• The alternative to the Big Bang theory of the
Universe is called the Steady State theory. In
this theory the Universe does not change very
much with time.
– Light takes a long time to travel across the Universe,
when we look at very distant galaxies, we look back in
time.
• Galaxies a long time ago are different from those
today, showing that the Universe has changed.
• This fits better with the Big Bang theory than the
Steady State theory.

73. • Looking back in time
• The alternative to the Big Bang theory of the
Universe is called the Steady State theory. In
this theory the Universe does not change very
much with time.
– Light takes a long time to travel across the Universe,
when we look at very distant galaxies, we look back in
time.
• Galaxies a long time ago are different from those
today, showing that the Universe has changed.
• This fits better with the Big Bang theory than the
Steady State theory.

74. • Looking back in time
• The alternative to the Big Bang theory of the
Universe is called the Steady State theory. In
this theory the Universe does not change very
much with time.
– Light takes a long time to travel across the Universe,
when we look at very distant galaxies, we look back in
time.
• Galaxies a long time ago are different from those
today, showing that the Universe has changed.

75. • Looking back in time
• The alternative to the Big Bang theory of the
Universe is called the Steady State theory. In
this theory the Universe does not change very
much with time.
– Light takes a long time to travel across the Universe,
when we look at very distant galaxies, we look back in
time.
• Galaxies a long time ago are different from those
today, showing that the Universe has changed.
– This fits better with the Big Bang theory than the
Steady State theory.

77. • Which comment below is completely
bogus?
– A.) As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today were
created.
– B.) The cosmic forces in the universe have
been shrinking in size and scale as described
by decreasing radiation.
– C.) The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
– D.) The Cosmic Microwave Background has
been accurately measured by orbiting
detectors.

78. • Which comment below is completely
bogus? And the answer is…
– A.) As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today were
created.
– B.) The cosmic forces in the universe have
been shrinking in size and scale as described
by decreasing radiation.
– C.) The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
– D.) The Cosmic Microwave Background has
been accurately measured by orbiting
detectors.

79. • Which comment below is completely
bogus? And the answer is…
– A.) As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today were
created.
– B.) The cosmic forces in the universe have
been shrinking in size and scale as described
by decreasing radiation.
– C.) The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
– D.) The Cosmic Microwave Background has
been accurately measured by orbiting
detectors.

80. • Which comment below is completely
bogus? And the answer is…
– A.) As the Universe expanded and cooled
some of the elements that we see today were
created.
– B.) Remember, the universe is expanding.
– C.) The redshift of distant galaxies means that
the Universe is probably expanding.
– D.) The Cosmic Microwave Background has
been accurately measured by orbiting
detectors.

81. • Video Link! The Big Bang
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx_OBw189t8

82. • Many other theories also exist about the
universes expansion.
– Some explain a universe that expands like an
inflated balloon and then contracts a bit and then
expands, never reaching a big bang or big
crunch.

83. • Many other theories also exist about the
universes expansion.
– Some explain a universe that expands like an
inflated balloon and then contracts a bit and then
expands, never reaching a big bang or big
crunch.

84. • Many other theories also exist about the
universes expansion.
– Others, such as brain theory describes a
series of universes such as sheets that can
move away from each other and then
contract toward each other.

85. • Many other theories also exist about the
universes expansion.
– Others, such as brain theory describes a
series of universes such as sheets that can
move away from each other and then
contract toward each other.

86. • Many other theories also exist about the
universes expansion.
– Others, such as brain theory describes a
series of universes such as sheets that can
move away from each other and then
contract toward each other.
• When they meet, it’s a Big Bang event.

91. • The Universe will eventually run out of
energy.
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92. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point.
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93. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point. The last stars will fade…
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94. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point. The last stars will fade…
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95. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point. The last stars will fade…
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96. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point. The last stars will fade…
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97. • The universe will eventually run out of energy.
Everything will become lifeless and frozen at
some point. The last stars will fade…
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104. THE BIG CHRUNCH?

105. THE BIG CHRUNCH?

106. THE BIG CHRUNCH?

107. THE BIG CHRUNCH?

108. THE BIG CHRUNCH?

119. • Another theory is the big rip.
– The matter of the universe, from stars and
galaxies to atoms and subatomic particles, is
progressively torn apart by the expansion of
the universe at a certain time in the future.
• Occurs from the dark energy in the universe.
Learn More: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaImVFRpOR8

120. • Video Link! Death of the Universe? (Theory)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmcf7T92H7M
&feature=relmfu

121. • You can now complete this question.

124. • Extension of the prior two videos. (Optional)
– Birth and Death of the Universe.
– Part I (Old):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV0ACIykxQI
– Part II: (Old)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phV-
Zpy1BeM&feature=relmfu
– Part III: (New)
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK375XB3v08&feature=
relmfu
– Part IV:
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gr8zLAxPs-
A&feature=related
– Part V:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l0yxRRCrfk&feature=r
elmfu

125. • Try and guess the picture beneath the
boxes.
– Raise your hand when you know. You only
get one guess.
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136. • Try and guess the picture beneath the
boxes.
– Raise your hand when you know. You only
get one guess.
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151. • Try and guess the picture beneath the
boxes.
– Raise your hand when you know. You only
get one guess.
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161. Artistic rendition

162. Artistic rendition

163. Artistic rendition

164. • Try and guess the picture beneath the
boxes.
– Raise your hand when you know. You only
get one guess.
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184. • Video - Final Message: Carl Sagan
• “The Pale Blue Dot”
– http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Lm6pEhykhs

185. • You can now complete the crossword
puzzle.

187. • Space Expo arriving shortly.

188. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to
NABT and NSTA)
• http://www.nabt.org/websites/institution/index.php?p=
1
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?j
ournal=tst
Please visit at least one of the
“learn more” educational links
provided in this unit and
complete this worksheet

189. • “AYE” Advance Your Exploration ELA and
Literacy Opportunity Worksheet
– Visit some of the many provided links or..
– Articles can be found at (w/ membership to and
NSTA)
• http://www.scientificamerican.com/space
• http://learningcenter.nsta.org/browse_journals.aspx?jo
urnal=tst

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193. • More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
River Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and The
Introduction to Science / Metric Unit.
Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit,
The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification
Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology:
Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human
Body and Health Topics Unit.
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194. • This Solar System Basics and the Sun lesson is just one
small part of my Astronomy Topics Unit. This unit
includes
• A five part 2,800 Slide PowerPoint Presentation / unit
roadmap full of activities, review questions, games, video
links, materials list, and much more.
• A 13 bundled homework package, modified version, 7
pages of unit notes, 4 PowerPoint Review Games of
100+ slides each, videos, rubrics, and much more that
all chronologically follow the unit slideshow.
• This is a fantastic unit for any Earth Science Class.
• http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html

196. Areas of Focus in the Astronomy Topics Unit:
The Solar System and the Sun, Order of the Planets, Our Sun, Life Cycle
of a Star, Size of Stars, Solar Eclipse, Lunar Eclipse, The Inner
Planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Moon, Craters, Tides, Phases of the
Moon, Mars and Moons, Rocketry, Asteroid Belt, NEO’s, The Torino
Scale, The Outer Planets and Gas Giants, Jupiter / Moons, Saturn /
Moons, Uranus / Moons, Neptune / Moons, Pluto's Demotion, The Kuiper
Belt, Oort Cloud, Comets / Other, Beyond the Solar System, Types of
Galaxies, Black holes, Extrasolar Planets, The Big Bang, Dark
Matter, Dark Energy, The Special Theory of Relativity, Hubble Space
Telescope, Constellations, Age of the Earth, Time, Earth events in a 12
hour day, Principle of Superposition, Geologic Timescale, Extinction
Events, Dinosaurs, and much more.
Full Unit found at...
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197. • This was a very brief 5 mb tour. Please visit
the links below to learn more about each of
the units in this curriculum package.
– These units take me about four years to complete
with my students in grades 5-10.
Earth Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Geology Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Geology_Unit.html
Astronomy Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Astronomy_Unit.html
Weather and Climate Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Weather_Climate_Unit.html
Soil Science, Weathering, More http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Soil_and_Glaciers_Unit.html
Water Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Water_Molecule_Unit.html
Rivers Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/River_and_Water_Quality_Unit.html
= Easier = More Difficult = Most Difficult
5th – 7th grade 6th – 8th grade 8th – 10th grade

198. Physical Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Science Skills Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Science_Introduction_Lab_Safety_Metric_Methods.
html
Motion and Machines Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Newtons_Laws_Motion_Machines_Unit.html
Matter, Energy, Envs. Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Energy_Topics_Unit.html
Atoms and Periodic Table Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Atoms_Periodic_Table_of_Elements_Unit.html
Life Science Units Extended Tour Link and Curriculum Guide
Human Body / Health Topics
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Human_Body_Systems_and_Health_Topics_Unit.html
DNA and Genetics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/DNA_Genetics_Unit.html
Cell Biology Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Cellular_Biology_Unit.html
Infectious Diseases Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Infectious_Diseases_Unit.html
Taxonomy and Classification Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Taxonomy_Classification_Unit.html
Evolution / Natural Selection Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Evolution_Natural_Selection_Unit.html
Botany Topics Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Plant_Botany_Unit.html
Ecology Feeding Levels Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Feeding_Levels_Unit.htm
Ecology Interactions Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Interactions_Unit.html
Ecology Abiotic Factors Unit http://sciencepowerpoint.com/Ecology_Abiotic_Factors_Unit.html

199. • More Units Available at…
Earth Science: The Soil Science and Glaciers Unit, The Geology Topics
Unit, The Astronomy Topics Unit, The Weather and Climate Unit, and The
Rivers and Water Quality Unit, The Water Molecule Unit.
Physical Science: The Laws of Motion and Machines Unit, The Atoms
and Periodic Table Unit, The Energy and the Environment Unit, and
Science Skills Unit.
Life Science: The Diseases and Cells Unit, The DNA and Genetics Unit,
The Life Topics Unit, The Plant Unit, The Taxonomy and Classification
Unit, Ecology: Feeding Levels Unit, Ecology: Interactions Unit, Ecology:
Abiotic Factors, The Evolution and Natural Selection Unit and The Human
Body Systems and Health Topics Unit
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200. • The entire four year curriculum can be found at...
http://sciencepowerpoint.com/ Please feel free to
contact me with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your interest in this curriculum.
Sincerely,
Ryan Murphy M.Ed
www.sciencepowerpoint@gmail.com

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