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READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 4A LIFE BEYOND EARTH

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When you hear the title “Life Beyond Earth,” what kind of information do you expect to learn?
Do you think humans will find intelligent life in space in your lifetime? Why or why not?
What tools or methods do you think scientists use to look for life beyond Earth?

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1. What is the main question introduced in this part of the video?

2. What do the two astronomers believe will happen soon?

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1. What is the first reason the astronomers give for believing intelligent life exists elsewhere?

2. According to the video, about how old do scientists believe the universe is?

3. What do powerful telescopes allow scientists to do now?

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1. According to the video, why is it probably unlikely that beings from outer space have already visited Earth?

2. What methods might intelligent beings use to contact humans?

3. When does the speaker predict humans will make contact with other life forms?

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1. Which idea best summarizes why the astronomers think intelligent life exists elsewhere?

The universe is so old and so huge that it seems unlikely Earth is the only place with intelligent life
Scientists have already met intelligent beings face-to-face
Every planet has intelligent life
Only planets in the Milky Way can support life

2. What has changed recently, according to the video?

3. Why might we not notice messages from intelligent beings even if they are trying to communicate now?

Discuss the ideas from this video

READING EXPLORER 1 UNIT 4A LIFE BEYOND EARTH

Which reason is more convincing to you: the universe’s age (time) or its size? Explain.
If scientists received a clear radio signal from space, what do you think should happen next?
Do you think it is likely that intelligent beings would communicate with light or radio? Why?
What are some challenges (scientific or social) of proving that intelligent life exists elsewhere?