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The History of the Universe
This resource, from the Royal Observatory Greenwich, introduces the age of the current universe and what its final fate may be.
The video answers some questions about what science currently knows about the fate of the universe, but it is also likely to get students asking many more questions. Clearly animated, the video should be accessible to all, even if it explores some very difficult concepts. This includes the idea that if the strength of the dark energy changes over time the universe may end in a 'big crunch', or even in a 'big rip'.
A short activity accompanies the video where students are asked to create a timeline of the history of the universe so far.
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