Instructional Video

The Moon

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A large amount of ice exists on the moon making colonization that much easier. The video discusses the creation of the moon and the materials and features on it. It also discusses the reasoning behind our moon being just one of many and highlights the formation of craters and maria.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Solve for the ratio of the size of the moon to the size of the earth for a math connection
  • Discover which countries currently plan to go back to the moon
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of the phases of the moon and the creation of the solar system
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Offers subtitles in Arabic, English, Polish, Portuguese, and Spanish
  • Highly engaging graphics hold viewers' attention
Cons
  • None