Have you ever wondered about the role of ice in the origins of life on Earth? In a fascinating discovery, the James Webb Space Telescope detected the coldest ices ever in outer space, shedding light on a possible explanation for the beginnings of life.
Today’s movie
VIDEO URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_TWPas7ZAw
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Listening Quiz
Test your knowledge with this question: What is the chemical symbol for water?
Q1: What is the chemical symbol for water?
Q2: What does the term ‘primordial soup’ refer to?
Q3: What is a comet?
Q4: What does the term ‘organic’ mean in relation to living organisms?
Q5: What is a chain reaction?
Vocabulary
Let’s explore some key vocabulary terms from the discussion:
Primordial soup
The environment on Earth before the existence of plants or animals
The primordial soup provided the necessary conditions for life to emerge on Earth.
The primordial soup provided the necessary conditions for life to emerge on Earth.
The building blocks of life
The most basic biological and chemical units needed to support living plants and animals
DNA and proteins are considered the building blocks of life.
DNA and proteins are considered the building blocks of life.
Comet
A large object traveling in space which orbits the sun and has a bright, burning tail
Comets are celestial bodies that captivate astronomers with their unique characteristics.
Comets are celestial bodies that captivate astronomers with their unique characteristics.
Lightning
A flash of bright light produced by electricity moving in the atmosphere
The storm brought thunder and lightning, illuminating the sky with crackling flashes.
The storm brought thunder and lightning, illuminating the sky with crackling flashes.
Organic
Relating to living plants and animals; ‘organic food’ means grown without using chemicals
Organic farming emphasizes natural methods and avoids synthetic pesticides.
Organic farming emphasizes natural methods and avoids synthetic pesticides.