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1 A) (Opinion Question) Choose yes or no, and write 2 or more sentences explaining/defending your answer. B) Imagine that life does in fact exist elsewhere in the universe. What might it be like?  Primitive or advanced?  Intelligent or non-intelligent?  Friendly on non-friendly? Write 2 or more sentences about what such life might be like. Does life exist elsewhere in the universe? May 7, 2013 Bell Work SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

2 Brainpop Video Now we will watch a Brainpop video about the possibility of extraterrestrial (alien) life  Click on this link and log in: Brainpop websiteBrainpop website SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

3 Extraterrestrial Life (On Mars?) Notes Viking 1 Lander (USA) Exploring Mars 1976 SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity  On July 28, 1976 the Viking-One spacecraft tested for life on Mars with four experiments. One experiment gave a positive reading. (Results were considered inconclusive)

4 D) March 5, 2011-NASA scientist, Richard B. Hoover, (astrobiologist) stated for the 3 rd time his view that microfossils were present in meteorites from Mars A) 1984-A Martian meteorite found on Earth showed potential signs of life B) 1998-Another Martian meteorite found on Earth appeared to have fossils of life forms similar to bacteria C) July 2003-NASA confirmed the existence of water on Mars in the form of underground ice. Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity Extraterrestrial Life (On Mars?)

5 Does intelligent life (aliens) exist elsewhere in the universe? If yes, what would they be like? (A) First we will look at some images about what Hollywood and the general public thinks aliens might be like. (B) Then we will get into groups and come up with ideas about what intelligent aliens might actually be like if they exist. Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

6 Star Wars : Wookies Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

7 Star Wars: Greedo Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

8 Star Wars: Jabba the Hutt Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

9 Alien Abduction Stories: Blue or Gray Aliens Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

10 Star Trek-Aliens: Male and Female Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

11 Independence Day (the movie) Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

12 Does intelligent life (aliens) exist elsewhere in the universe? If yes, what would they be like?  Get into groups and come up with 2 to 3 ideas about what intelligent aliens might actually be like if they exist. (see two examples below) Examples: What they might look like Examples: What kind of technology might they have? Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

13 What About UFOs? U.F.O.  stands for unidentified flying object  can be anything flying in the sky that you don’t recognize  However just because you don't recognize it does not mean that it is extraterrestrial (maybe or maybe not) Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity (see images on following slides)

14 Flying Saucers (Are these real?) Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

15 Flying Saucers (Are these real?) Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

16 What About Spaceships from the Movies? Movie Spaceships  come in all shapes and sizes  often with "magical" anti-gravity devices and faster- than-light engines (which may be impossible) Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity (see images on following slides)

17 Star Wars: X-Wing Fighter Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

18 Star Wars: Star Destroyer Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

19 Star Trek: USS Enterprise Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

20 Have intelligent aliens ever visited Earth?  Get back into your groups and decide yes or no about this question. Then provide (at least) one valid scientific reason to support your point of view. Would intelligent aliens be friendly or hostile?  Again decide yes or no to this question and again provide  (at least) one valid logical reason to support your opinion. Notes SPIs 0807.5.1 to 5.4 Classification, Adaptations. Variations, and Biodiversity

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