Are we alone in the universe?

This is the web page I maintain to provide resources for the “Are we alone in the universe” class at the Sabanci University Summer High School. 

Here are the LEARNING OBJECTIVES for every class.

Monday 1

Class 1 PDF Presentation

Tuesday 1

Class 2 PDF Presentation

Scales of the universe

Drake’s Equation Visualization

If the moon were one pixel….

         ASSIGNMENT:

• Calculate the number with “today’s optimistic” values, “lowest possible”, “original Drake values”, and “today’s skeptical”.  
• Change some numbers manually with any numbers you think are appropriate, and record the calculated numbers.
• Bring the paper with this info to the class tomorrow.  I will collect them.

Wednesday 1

Class 3 PDF Presentation

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/solar-system/our-solar-system/overview/