Outline

Thesis: Though studies show December 21, 2012 is the end of the world, in reality it will show it's just another day.

I. Introduction II. According to several studies, the years building up to 2012 mark an unusual astronomical alignment, one so rare it occurs only in 30 out of every 26,000 years. A. 1. In 2007 the Sun crossed the galactic plane on December 21 -- the day of the solstice. 2. Stars lying beyond the Sun will channel some sort of unspecified "energy" our way. B. 1. The fact that winter or summer begins will supposedly block this "energy". 2. Make the sun 10 to 20 times hotter.

III. Studies have shown that the process is still alive and well with the supposed Mayan ability to predict the end of the world. A. 1. The last day on the Myan calender is December 21, 2012. 2. Their complex calendar systems, which were linked to sophisticated astronomical observations, conceived of time as circular. B. 1. 2.

IV. Alot of people believe that 2012 is the end of the world, while others believe 2012 will be a new beginning. A. 1. Some teenagers say they're thinking of ending their lives. 2. Mothers say they are thinking of killing their children and themselves rather than go through this. B. 1. 2.