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?

2. How Big is THE 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.