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Free Falling in Outer Space Instructional VideoFree Falling in Outer Space Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:59
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
2013
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Free Falling in Outer Space

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How do satellites orbit the earth? Technically they are free-falling, but missing Earth's surface! Being explained in great detail and with entertaining animation, these concepts are sure to amaze your starling scientists! Another plus is that this topic can easily be incorporated into a physical, earth, or space science curriculum. Bookmark this multi-purpose film for a variety of uses! 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

orbiting

Additional Tags

orbit, ess1.b, science

Pros

  • Accompanied by comprehension and discussion questions
  • Vivid visuals
  • Narrator conveys enthusiasm about the subject

Cons

  • Momentum is not explained as a contributing factor
  • Although air is mentioned, resistance and friction are not

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9

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