Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe.
This film series was submitted to the SCINEMA 2021 International Science Film Festival and was selected to feature in our Space and School categories. The filmmaker has kindly allowed us to continue to show the films beyond the festival. Watch them below and download the accompanying educational resource for fun activities to use with your students.
Total video Length: 14:07 mins
Film Description
Jared Kaplan, theoretical physicist at John’s Hopkins University, looks to black holes, gravity, and even a dazzle of zebras, to examine profound and whimsical questions about spacetime and our universe.
Lesson Inspiration
This film series explains three of the big questions of the universe using animations and clear explanations. It covers a wide range of
science concepts for senior students and demonstrates how scientific theories are continuously changing and being refined.
Useful when:
Teaching about sub-atomic particles, fundamental forces and the Big Bang theory. It is also a good example of how much we still don’t know (or aren’t sure of) in science and thus, emphasise the importance of scientists in society.
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Years: 10, 11, 12
Topics:
Chemical Sciences – Atoms
Earth and Space Sciences – Big Bang Theory
Physical Sciences – Forces, Thermal, Nuclear and Electrical Physics, Gravity and Electromagnetism, Revolutions in modern physics
Additional – Literacy, Critical and Creative Thinking, Personal and Social Capability.
Topics:
Chemical Sciences – Properties of Matter
Earth and Space Sciences – Earth in Space
Physical Sciences – Forces and Motion
Each resource is mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and contains hands-on activities for your students. Designed to engage and inspire, these resources demonstrate STEM careers and skills to your students, encouraging them to be curious thinkers, problem-solvers and contributing citizens within society.
