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The Smallest Star in the Universe Instructional VideoThe Smallest Star in the Universe Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:23
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2014
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Instructional Video

The Smallest Star in the Universe

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They may be small, but probably still mighty! The characteristics of what astronomers have defined as stars have a minimum size requirement. The tiniest stars pack a lot into a small package—and still have all the properties of their larger counterparts. The video lesson is a part of a larger solar system playlist.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

stars, the universe, the solar system, galaxies

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Combine with additional videos from the series to create a video unit on stars
  • Record mathematical dimensions in the video and make comparisons to bodies in the solar system

Classroom Considerations

  • Consider monitoring YouTube comments if making available for independent viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Uses recent research to support information in the video
  • Provides an option for subtitles to assist with note taking

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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