Instructional Video

Is Space a Thing?

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Travel through time to learn from some of the world's greatest scientists. The narrator of a thought-provoking video investigates the theories of Newton, Mach, and Einstein among others to determine if space itself is a thing. Viewers see that it took a long time for scientists to come to an agreement.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask pupils to summarize the theory of each scientist in a graphic organizer
  • Allow pupils to view the lesson independently so they can rewind and replay as needed
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires an understanding of distance and velocity
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Uses scientific vocabulary throughout
  • Includes experimental results to demonstrate concepts
Cons
  • None