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ESS1B - Earth and the Solar System Instructional VideoESS1B - Earth and the Solar System Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
1st - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:29
Audience
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2013
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ESS1B - Earth and the Solar System

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The motion of the earth around the sun creates many different patterns in our world. Watch as a video instructor explains the patterns of moon phases, sunrise and sunset times, seasons, tides, and constellations among others. He also explains the progression of instruction from elementary through high school.

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Concepts

planet earth, the solar system, dwarf planets, moons, asteroids, the sun, gravity, the big bang theory, the moon

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate video presentations during vertical collaboration to ensure alignment of instruction for the standard
  • Use snapshots of diagrams and illustrations to include in lesson presentations

Classroom Considerations

  • Although created for science teachers, math instructors would benefit from viewing the video as well

Pros

  • Explains research and theories of specific scientists
  • Includes mathematic connections

Cons

  • None

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