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ESS1C - The History of Planet Earth Instructional VideoESS1C - The History of Planet Earth Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
2nd - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:48
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2013
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ESS1C - The History of Planet Earth

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Take a trip back in time as the history of the earth is uncovered. An interesting video lesson explains the different methods scientists use to learn about the earth's past. While emphasizing teaching strategies, the lesson instructor explains the use of rocks, fossils, and radioactive decay from the viewpoint of an elementary through high school teacher.

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Concepts

planet earth, the earth, rocks, sedimentary rocks, fossils, radioactive decay

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a resource when planning a unit on the history of Earth
  • Incorporate specific examples within lessons; screenshot diagrams and visuals



Classroom Considerations

  • The standard should be taught in connection with the other standards in the cluster

Pros

  • Offers a progression of skills from K-12th grade
  • Emphasizes patterns found within analysis of Earth's features

Cons

  • None

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