Old KS4 Science Curriculum - Science
Mission Objectives
Qualitatively explain the red-shift of light from galaxies that are receding
Explain that the change of each galaxy’s speed with distance is evidence of an expanding universe
Explain how red-shift provides evidence for the Big Bang model
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Words and meanings to learn
Alexander Friedman
A physicist and mathematician who initiated the expanding universe prospect and worked on the theory of relativity.
Edwin Hubble
An astronomer who discovered the innumerable galaxies beyond our own galaxy who helped to expand knowledge on the universe.
receding
To retreat from a prior location.
galaxies
Collection of dust, gas and countless stars which make up the solar system.
Big Bang
The idea that the universe began from a single point and expanded into stars, galaxies, planets and so on over a 13.8 billion year period.
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