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Big Bang Theory

Big Bang Theory

Assessment

Presentation

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Science

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8th Grade

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NGSS
HS-ESS1-1, HS-ESS1-3, HS-PS4-1

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Shane Davis

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6 Slides • 20 Questions

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Quasars are extremely distant celestial bodies. Investigators using a special telescope determined that a certain quasar was emitting waves with a frequency of 1.41 x 109 Hz. Using the electromagnetic spectrum provided, investigators were most likely using a telescope that detects -

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microwaves

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visible light

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x-rays

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gamma rays

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Multiple Choice

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Scientists observed a celestial object emitting waves with a frequency of 1.41 x 108 Hz. What type of telescope did the scientists have to use to view this object?

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Radio wave

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Microwave

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X-ray

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Ultraviolet wave

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Open Ended

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Explain the difference between X-rays and Radio waves. (think wavelength and frequency)

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Multiple Choice

A star is born when ________________ begins to happen.
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nuclear fusion

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nuclear abrasion

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crying

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nuclear fission

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Multiple Choice

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Stars can take different paths due to having different _____________
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temperature

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mass

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brightness

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color

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Multiple Choice

______ is a force that causes dust particles to stick together in a nebula.
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nuclear fusion

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gravity

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hydrogen

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iron

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Multiple Choice

The only force acting on the nebulae is ________.
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thermal

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singular

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gravity

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microscopic

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Open Ended

Explain why nebulas are larger than the stars they create

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Multiple Choice

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Stars that are brighter are usually...

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Hotter

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Bigger

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More massive

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Smaller

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Multiple Choice

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The H-R diagram classifies stars based on what factors?

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Temperature and luminosity

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Number of planets

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What constellation they're in

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Temperature and fusion

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Multiple Choice

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Compared to a red giant star, a blue supergiant is...

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Hotter and brighter

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Hotter and not as bright

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Colder and brighter

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Colder and not as bright

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Open Ended

Why is the Sun the largest star we see?

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Multiple Choice

What are in galaxies?
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ice and rock

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dust, gas, and stars

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stars and ice

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water and dust

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Multiple Choice

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What type of galaxy is this?
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Spiral

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Elliptical

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Irregular 

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Irrational

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Multiple Choice

Place these celestial bodies in order from smallest to largest

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Planet, Star, Nebula, Galaxy, Universe

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Universe, Galaxy, Nebula, Star, Planet

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Planet, Nebula, Star, Galaxy, Universe

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Planet, Galaxy, Star, Nebula, Universe

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Multiple Choice

Distance measurement used by astronomers for distant objects.
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Kilometers

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Light Years

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Miles

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Light Seconds

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Multiple Choice

An explanation a scientist makes that we can test to see if it is true or not is a _________.
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hypothesis

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theory

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law

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Open Ended

What is a theory?

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Theory

A logical explanation of the events that occur in nature

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Open Ended

What are some other theories you are aware of?

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Everything in the universe started as a single mass

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Big Bang

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Multiple Choice

The universe is expanding!  This means that:
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all of the galaxies are spreading out.

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the universe must have started from a single point.

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the universe is cooling down.

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all of the above.

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