ESS1.A: The Universe and Its Stars

Paul Andersen describes our place on the Earth in the Solar System within the Milky Way Galaxy in the Universe.  The make-up and origins of the Universe are included along with stellar evolution.  A teaching progression K-12 is also included.

CCC3: Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

In this video Paul Andersen explains the importance of scale in science and engineering.  The Universe varies in size along three scales: size, timespan, and energy.  Many phenomenon are too small and fast, or two large and slow to observe.  We use the tools of proportion and units of measure to comprehend different scales.  The video ends with a progression of instruction from K-12

SEP7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Paul Andersen explains the importance of argumentation in improving both understanding and design.  This video begins with a discussion of the heliocentric and geocentric model of the Universe that eventually lead to the Copernican Revolution.  It highlights the importance of both informal and formal arguments.  It finishes with a discussion of the educational progression including a great question.