How Big is the Universe
Group Article Read:
A. Read one of the following articles as a group.
1. NASA's How Big is our Universe?
3. The Universe
Video: How Big is the Universe compared to a grain of Sand
While Reading write down any unknown vocabulary.
B. When finished discuss:
1. PURPOSE: What is the main idea or issues the author is asking us to consider?
2. POSITION: What is the author's point of view or purpose?
3. WORD CHOICE: What words does the author use to describe or convince?
4. CONTENT: What evidence (images/facts/examples/data) is used?
5. CONTENT: What other positions or points of view are presented?
C. Homework:
Write a CER in relation to the topic and cite the material you have read to support the argument - - How big is our universe?. Have a claim, and at least 3 supporting ideas and a conclusion of your point of view.