The holographic principle of black holes derives from string theory. An out-of-this-world video explains black holes, the holographic principle, and the information paradox. It takes difficult and abstract ideas and explains them through cartoon-like illustrations.

Concepts

black holes, the universe

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Research black holes expelling matter, some even larger than the entire Milky Way
• Debate how we might test if we are a hologram

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of physics, space, energy, light, and holograms

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Highlights new vocabulary
• Great for high-level scholars

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4