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9 Futuristic Materials Instructional Video9 Futuristic Materials Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:36
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2016
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Language
English, Other
Instructional Video

9 Futuristic Materials

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Do invisibility cloaks exist? A cool video features nine materials that seem futuristic but actually exist. From aerogels to invisibility cloaks to unique glass, the narrator discusses each new material and their incredibly unique qualities as well as their potential roles in the future.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

diamonds, aluminum, atoms

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Video best fits in a unit on new science technologies
  • Pause the video after each description of the material and discuss 

Classroom Considerations

  • The narrator speaks quickly; closed captioning helps viewers follow along
  • Video is appropriate for middle and high schoolers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Pop-up boxes are links to other related videos
  • Turning on auto-translate in settings allows the video to be show, through closed captioning, in many different languages

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4

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