Instructional Video

Visiting The Abyss!

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If you had $600 million to spend, what would you use it for? James Cameron used it to pay for an expedition to the Mariana Trench, an area that scientists have explored less than the moon. Video offers a quick overview of the expedition and the equipment used.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Find the footage from James Cameron's expedition
  • Research the Mariana Trench
Classroom Considerations
  • Preview comments in case they are not appropriate for the classroom
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Short video is sure to hold pupils' attention
  • Offers closed captioning for the hearing impaired
Cons
  • None