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A Brief History of Everything feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson Instructional VideoA Brief History of Everything feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson Instructional Video
Publisher
MinutePhysics
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:30
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Video
Internet Access
Year
2015
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A Brief History of Everything feat. Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Explore the creation of the world as we know it today! An engaging narrator uses a storytelling approach to describe the creation of the universe through black holes. He continues to explain the behavior of subatomic particles as they combine to form atoms and eventually molecules. Follow the story from the beginning of the universe through the extinction of dinosaurs.

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Concepts

the universe, black holes, quantum mechanics, gravity, photons

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they view the video
  • After presenting the lesson, have individuals write down three key takeaways from the lesson; create a list as a whole group

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a fundamental understanding of subatomic particle behavior
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • An interesting presentation holds viewers' attention
  • Sketches add important information to the narration

Cons

  • None

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