Cosmic Times Post-test Circle the correct answer. What immediately followed the Big Bang? Microwave Radiation Dark Energy Dark Matter Inflation What phenomenon is used to measure the expansion of the Universe? Gravity Redshift Inflation Blueshift The theory of relativity explains: Space & Time Gravity Energy & Mass All of the above Which of the following defines “cosmic microwave background”? radiation left over by the Big Bang rapid expansion of the Universe a form of matter none of the above Who first mapped the cosmic microwave background? Penzias & Wilson Albert Einstein John Mather Alan Guth Who originated the inflationary Universe theory? Vera Rubens Alan Guth Penzias & Wilson John Mather Who was Albert Einstein? Chemist Anthropologist Astronomer Theoretical Physicist What is the difference between dark energy and dark matter? One is a hypothesized form of energy, the other is matter detected by its effect on other matter. One is a theory of gravity, the other a theory of energy One is a light source, the other radiation. There is no difference What do we call stars that get very bright suddenly, then fade away? Red Dwarfs Blue Giants Neutron Supernovae what year of the 6 Cosmic Times Posters was the Big Bang first mentioned? 1919 1929 1955 1965 1993 2006
Universe Mash-up Grading Rubric Category 4 points 3 points 2 points 1 point Score Content Covers topic in-depth with a strong central idea Subject knowledge is excellent Uses at least 5 facts and 5 details or examples Uses MLA bibliography and credits Covers topic with a central idea Subject knowledge is good Uses at least 4 facts and 4 details or examples Uses MLA bibliography and credits Covers essential information about topic Contains 1-2 factual errors Uses at least 3 facts and 3 details or examples Uses MLA bibliography and credits Content is minimal Contains several factual errors Uses at 2 facts and 2 details or examples Missing MLA bibliography or credits Creativity Product a large amount of original thought Ideas are creative and inventive Uses 3 or more original ideas based on research that helps others under- stand the topic Product shows some original thought Uses at least 2 ideas that are expressed uniquely that can benefit others Product uses people’s ideas (giving credit), but little evidence of original thought Uses at 1 idea that is expressed uniquely that can benefit others Uses other people’s ideas, but does not give them credit Does express any ideas uniquely in a way that can benefit others Treatment script shows strong evidence of research and detailed planning Storyboard has at least 10 detailed thumbnail sketches Final script shows a logical sequence, good pacing, interesting dialogue and effects Treatment script shows evidence of research and planning Storyboard contains at least 8 thumbnail sketches Final script shows flow of ideas, pacing, dialogue and effects Treatment script shows some evidence of research and planning Storyboard contains at least 5 thumbnail sketches Final script does not flow well between ideas, dialogue and effects Treatment script shows little evidence of research and planning Storyboard contains fewer than 5 thumbnail sketches script is incomplete level
Production Production techniques demonstrate outstanding technical skills Clarity of video and audio throughout the video Uses at least: 10 images, 8 digital effects, one video clip and/or audio clip, and 5 voice-overs If using text: no more than 8 words per scene, allows time to read, and text is easy to read. Includes credits and does not use copyrighted resources Production techniques demonstrate technical skills Clarity of video and audio is achieved Uses at least: 8 images, 6 digital effects, and 3 voice-overs If using text: no more than 12 words per scene, allows time to read, and text easy to read Includes credits and does not use copyrighted resources Production techniques demonstrate beginner skills Clarity of video and audio is evident Uses at least: 5 images and 1 voice-over If using text: uses too many words per scene, does not allow time to read, or text is hard to read Includes credits and does not use copyrighted resources Production skills are not evident Ideas do not flow Clarity of video and audio is not achieved Uses fewer than 5 images and no voice-over If using text: uses too many words per scene, does not allow time to read, and text is hard to read Does not include credits and/or uses copyrighted resources Organization Content is well organized by grouping related ideas and using correct sequence An overall and coherence producing a connected flow of content is established Content is organized by grouping related ideas and using sequence There is unity and coherence Content is logically organized for the most part There was no clear or logical organizational structure, just lots of facts Overall effectiveness Strong message is conveyed Video covers topic accurately, clearly, and in depth Highly engages and impacts the audience A central message is conveyed Video covers topic accurately and clearly Video engages and impacts the audience A central theme is present Video covers topic with some engagement and impact Video is scattered and confusing with no central message evident Video is not engaging