Aligned with TEKS 8.9C

This Origins of the Universe Bundle covers 8th Grade TEKS 8.9C. This comprehensive bundle includes every lesson/activity needed in order to teach the origins of the universe (see below for resources included).
Aligned with TEKS 8.9C

Resources included in this bundle:

Origins of the Universe Warm-Up (TEKS 8.9C)

  • Key Vocabulary (Universe, Big Bang, Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation, Redshift, Gravitational Waves)
  • True/False practice
  • Identifying theories of the origin of the universe with descriptions
  • Matching data used as evidence to develop theories
  • Compare and contrast scientific theories and scientific laws Venn Diagram


Origins of the Universe - PowerPoint and Notes (TEKS 8.9C)

  • Scientific Data
  • Big Bang Theory
  • Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation
  • Redshift and the Expanding Universe
  • Abundance of Light Elements
  • Large-Scale Structure of the Universe
  • Gravitational Waves
  • Other Alternative Theories
  • Checkpoint - 5 questions
  • 2 Versions of Student Notes Pages - Full Size and Interactive Notebook Format
  • Modified Student Notes Pages
  • Student Notes Pages Answer Key
  • Editable Text - PowerPoint and Notes Pages


Origins of the Universe Literacy Article (TEKS 8.9C)

  • 2 Versions of Article (Regular and Modified)
  • Student Question Companion Sheet
  • Answer Key
  • Suggestions for Use


Origins of the Universe S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (TEKS 8.9C)

  • Teacher Guide for implementing S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Stations (PRINT and READ FIRST)
  • S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Station Signage
  • General Directions for students
  • Teacher Setup for specific stations
  • 7 station activities
  • Student recording sheet and answer key
  • Color and B&W options for all printable materials
  • Tutorial for assigning "Challenge" cards and creating a PIN (video and written)


Origins of the Universe - Task Cards (TEKS 8.9C)

  • Key vocabulary (ex. universe, Big Bang, redshift, gravitational waves, cosmic microwave background radiation, etc.)
  • Data used as evidence to support the Big Bang
  • Scientists' contributions
  • True/False practice
  • Multiple choice practice
  • Student recording sheets (PDF and editable version)
  • Answer Key for teacher reference (PDF and editable version)
  • Editable task card template to add your own questions


Origins of the Universe Homework/Activity Sheet (TEKS 8.9C)

  • Homework/Activity Sheet (editable and PDF)
  • Answer Key (editable and PDF)


Origins of the Universe Assessment (TEKS 8.9C)

  • 30 Question Pre-Made Assessment
  • Assessment Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • Question Bank containing 46 questions
  • Question Bank Answer Key (2 Versions - Complete and Quick Check Formats)
  • All files come in EDITABLE and PDF formats


Also included in the bundle:

  • Origins of the Universe Exit Tickets (TEKS 8.9C)
  • Origins of the Universe Interactive Notebook Pages (TEKS 8.9C)