The Real Big Bang Theory – Calculating the Age of the Universe

Theme:

Grades 6-8

What:

Session

When:

3:15 PM, Friday 7 Feb 2020 (1 hour 30 minutes)

Where:

Gilruth Center - Off-Site Location (take bus) - Inspiration

How:

This session will take a look back in time to calculate how long ago the universe first started expanding (i.e. the Big Bang). Using observational data, participants will be able to calculate Hubble’s constant and an approximate age of the universe. Activities can be completed either on a laptop or on paper.

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Sandra Miller

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Who's Attending

Megan Cavanaugh
Middle School Science Teacher, Minnetonka Middle School East

Courtney Moder

richard Cahanap
Educational Leadership Student Association

Van Herd
Director, Network of Educator Astronaut Teachers

Sandra Miller

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