Year 9
Scientific Views on the Origins of the Universe
In this lesson, we will be discussing the question of how the universe was created.
Year 9
Scientific Views on the Origins of the Universe
In this lesson, we will be discussing the question of how the universe was created.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Big bang theory as the majority view.
- God particle.
- First cause argument and criticism.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the definition of evidence?
A reasonable explanation or guess which seeks to explain something.
Love of wisdom / search for truth.
Q2.
What is the Big Bang theory?
A bang that was so loud it burst everyone's ear drums.
A philosophical theory about the origins of the universe.
Q3.
What is also known as the God Particle?
Biggs Hoson
Miggs Joson
Q4.
How does the First Cause argument attempt to explain the origins of the universe?
It describes a second cause that must have started the universe.
It describes a third cause that must have started the universe.
Q5.
True or false: Scientists think that the Big Bang explains the beginning of the universe because the noise of the explosion is coming from everything in the universe.
False