Earth Science Projects
Science Fiction!
Summary:
Students will create a fictional narrative on the beginning of time. Use their scientific knowledge of the Big Bang Theory they will go back into time to when it occurred and write a letter, an advertisement or Reality Show pitch by a TV announcer!
Project Timing:
Will vary depending on the student and method chosen for presentation.
Materials:
- Computer and Internet Access
- Power Point or a web based presentation tool such as Google Slides or Prezzie
Procedure:
Students pretend that they are traveling to the beginning of the universe when the Big Bang took place. Students have a few options to choose from and can make their story as creative as they’d like based on what they have learned about the Big Bang Theory. Suggested options are given below:
Role: Science Student
Audience: Your Science Teacher
Format: First Person Letter
Topic: Adventures travel through space and time and the beginning of the Universe.
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Role: NASA Scientist
Audience: NASA Administrator
Format: Formal report to your boss
Topic: Report on all observations made to the beginning of the universe
_______________________________________________________________________________
Role: Travel Agent
Audience: General public
Format: Advertising commercial for a trip back in time to the beginning
Topic: Book the most exciting summer vacation ever!
_______________________________________________________________________________
Role: TV announcer
Audience: People at home
Format: Reality TV – can be written or presented orally
Topic: Exciting unexpected obstacles during time travel – who can outlast the competition?!
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Project Submission:
Submit your story or letter electronically or hand-in the hard copy to your instructor.