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The First Great Lesson
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Prep
Planning & Materials -
Discussion
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Video LessonThe First Great Lesson
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Experiments and ActivitiesForce of Attraction
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Settling Layers According to Density
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Make Your Own Volcano
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Nomenclature - Beginning of the Universe
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Research - Beginning of the Universe
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AnswersAnswer Key: The First Great Lesson
For this lesson, you’ll prep 5 activities that will help visualize the story of how the Universe and Earth came to be. You can do all of the activities back to back or split them up over multiple sessions. The printable materials should be cut out before you start the lesson.
Activity durations vary based on learning pace, depth of exploration, and potential side quests. The following are approximate times for planning:
| Lesson Section | Approximate Time |
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| Discussion | 10 minutes |
| Video – The First Great Lesson | 10 minutes |
| Experiment – Force of Attraction | 10 minutes + questions and journal time |
| Experiment – Settling Layers According to Density | 15 minutes + questions and journal time |
| Experiment – Directions to Make Your Own Volcano | 1-2 hours + drying time + questions and journal time |
| Activity – Nomenclature – Beginning of the Universe | 15 minutes + time to explore |
| Activity – Research – Beginning of the Universe | Varies |
| Item | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Aluminum foil | 12-inch piece (30 cm) |
| Baking sheet | 1 |
| Baking soda | 1 tsp (5 mL) |
| Bowl (large) | 1 |
| Clear cups or beakers | 4 |
| Confetti or small pieces of paper | Handful |
| Flour | 3 cups (700 mL) |
| Honey | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
| Liquid dish soap | 5 drops |
| Oil | 4 tsp (20 mL) |
| Red food coloring | 5 drops |
| Salt | 1.5 cups (350 mL) |
| Vinegar | .25 cups (60 mL) |
| Water | 4-5 cups (1 L) |
| Optional: Arcylic paint (black, red, orange) | Enough to paint volcano model |
| Optional: Paint brushes | 1-3 |