Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood
A Journey Through the Universe Grade 6 Science 30-minute Adventure
What Do You Already Know About the Universe?
Think about what you've seen in movies, books, or documentaries Share your ideas with a partner What questions do you have about space?
What Is the Universe?
Everything that exists - all matter and energy Includes all galaxies, stars, planets, and space Estimated to be 13.8 billion years old So vast that light from distant stars takes millions of years to reach us
The Big Bang Theory
Galaxies: Cosmic Cities of Stars
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Stars: The Universe's Power Plants
Stars are giant balls of hot gas that create their own light They are powered by nuclear fusion in their cores Stars come in different sizes, colors, and temperatures Our Sun is a medium-sized, yellow star
Scale Challenge: Where Are We?
Earth → Solar System → Milky Way Galaxy → Universe If the Sun was a basketball, Earth would be a pea 30 meters away! Write down one amazing space fact you learned today Write down one question you still have about the universe
Looking Forward
"Imagine you could travel anywhere in the universe. Where would you go, and why?" Think about this question for our next lesson We'll explore our solar system and the amazing worlds within it