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Fun Time Creative Thinking, Art Integration, Exploration

J. Planet Exploration Guide: Create a travel guide for exploring different planets
in the solar system. You can include information about the planets’ characteristics,
landscapes, and potential for human exploration.

Listening Text
Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) was a renowned British theoretical physicist and cosmologist.
Despite being diagnosed with ALS, a nervous system disease at 21, he made groundbreaking
contributions to the understanding of black holes, quantum mechanics, and the universe’s
origins. His best-selling book “A Brief History of Time” made complex scientific concepts
accessible to the general public. Hawking’s work on black hole radiation challenged established
theories and earned him global acclaim. Throughout his life, he defied physical limitations,
using a speech-generating device to communicate. His remarkable intellect, resilience, and
dedication to science have left an enduring legacy in the field of theoretical physics

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