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=Additional Information=
 
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===Resources Required===
 
===Resources Required===
* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1795383795866283379 ''Powers of 10''] video
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* [http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4149625219518532306 ''Powers of 10''] video
 
* Rocket/shuttle launch videos
 
* Rocket/shuttle launch videos
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===Textbook References===
 
===Textbook References===
 
===Website References===
 
===Website References===

Revision as of 14:59, 4 November 2007

Outcomes

  • Pupils can describe the Big Bang, nucleosynthesis and planet formation.
  • Pupils can use the standard form and symbols for orders of magnitude.
  • Pupils understand the concept of escape velocity.

Specification References

  • Not applicable

Starter

  • Video clip of Universe's "first three minutes".

Main Body of Lesson

  • Slide show of the different stages in the Big Bang as far as galaxy formation.
  • Show Powers of 10 video
    • Pupils complete worksheet on orders of magnitude and prefixes.
  • Pupils create powers of ten poster for one particular scale.
  • Show videos of rocket/shuttle launches.
  • Give explanation of escape velocity.
    • Pupils calculate escape velocity for Sun, Earth, Moon and Mars.
  • Introduce concept of momentum and relate to rocket launches
    • Launch water rocket
    • Launch Estes solid-fuel rocket

Plenary

  • Orders of magnitude prefixes quiz.

Homework

Additional Information

Resources Required

Textbook References

Website References

Skills Addressed

Calculation

Safety/Hazards

Notes