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The Coolest Things We Didn't Know About Pluto Two Years Ago Instructional VideoThe Coolest Things We Didn't Know About Pluto Two Years Ago Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:27
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2017
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The Coolest Things We Didn't Know About Pluto Two Years Ago

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What are the characteristics of Pluto? After many years, scientists are finally gaining knowledge about Pluto's surface. Using an exciting video from the SciShow Space series, learners investigate Pluto's surface by viewing images that were taken of the planet in a space exploration fly-by. They also discover the importance of other discoveries about Pluto during the exploration.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

convection, the solar system, pluto, astronomy, outer space, space exploration, space, space programs, methane, liquid nitrogen

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use as a hook to introduce planetary bodies or to guide research
  • Give to scholars as an extension activity

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires some scientific background knowledge
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Contains interesting facts
  • Includes attractive, engaging images

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2

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