Earth Science Projects

Summary of Projects


Title Format Description / Recommendations
Expanding Universe Demonstration Modeling

Using a balloon you will simulate the theory of the expanding universe.

Science Fiction!  Creative Writing Based on their scientific knowledge of the Big Bang Theory, students will create a fictional narrative on the beginning of time. 
The Big Bang or...? Investigate and Compare Using the internet to investigate and compare different theories about the beginning of the Universe
The Universe in a Year Creating a timeline  Show the main events in the 15 billion year history of the Universe in one calendar year!
Telescopes from the Ground Up Create a Poster Report on the history of telescope development and the interplay between technological and scientific advances.
Historical Perspectives Research Do some research about the history of astronomy.