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Start to finish, the first satellite was an 84-day project. Follow the process in a video lesson presentation from the SciShow Space series. The narrator explains the decision-making process and structure of the satellite as well as the science that supports those decisions.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have pupils create a timeline of all the satellite launches in US history
- Encourage learners to make sketches of the satellites for comparison
Classroom Considerations
- Knowledge of rocket engineering is useful
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Highlights key points by including text within the video
- Includes both a historical and modern viewpoint
Cons
- None