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Atoms As Big As Mountains—Neutron Stars Explained

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What is the densest object in the universe? Neutron stars claim many unique properties—including the title of densest object—that are extreme, even for our universe. The video explains how neutron stars form and why it is important for scientists to study them.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Copy the flow chart at 1:00 into science journals
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on understanding of scale and relative sizes
  • Be wary of displaying the comments as some are not appropriate for a classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Works well in both traditional and flipped classrooms
  • Requires very little class time
Cons
  • None