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Discuss the life of Carl Sagan, including his success in making science popular. A biographical video also mentions that he was not perfect and included challenges he had with family and coworkers.
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Instructional Ideas
- Create a timeline of Carl Sagan's life
- If time allows, watch an episode of Cosmos with Carl Sagan
Classroom Considerations
- Remember YouTube comments are public and not always appropriate
- Video is the ninth in a 25-part series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
- Uses direct quotes and original photography
- Humanizes an icon
Cons
- None