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What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever? Instructional VideoWhat Are The Most Important Science Images Ever? Instructional Video
Publisher
Be Smart
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:22
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2014
Instructional Video

What Are The Most Important Science Images Ever?

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Scholars are more likely to remember a photograph or a diagram than the text on the same page. How have images shaped our understanding of science? The video highlights images from the work of Copernicus, Darwin, Einstein, the Hubble telescope, and more. 

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Concepts

primary source images, illustrations, dna, the hubble telescope, observational skills

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students bring in an image they believe should have been included
  • Research the scientists mentioned in the video

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware that the comment section is open to the public and may not be appropriate
  • The 15th video in a series of 22
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides primary resource photos
  • Flexible resource  works well in a traditional or a flipped classroom

Cons

  • None

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