Research topic 3

The big bang

Scientists believe that the universe was created form one almighty explotion. Research the Big Bang theory. You may use a Power Point presentation, animations or any other visual media. In your presentation answer the following questions?

Why is it wrong to think of the Big Bang as an explosion?

What is the Big Bang theory?

What evidence is there to support this theory?

Which scientists first put forward the Big Bang theory?

What forces were responsible for the collapse of all the universe into the size of a basketball?

Why do clouds of hydrogen gas dominate the universe?

How long ago did the Big Bang occur? What evidence do we have to suggest the age of the universe?

 

Discuss the difference between the creationist option and the Big Bang theory.
What evidence is there for the creationist option?

Some people describe the creationist option as the "Creationist Theory". Why is it not a scientific theory?

 

You may find the URL below useful.


http://liftoff.msfc.nasa.gov/academy/universe/b_bang.html

http://www.creationtheory.org/

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