Instructional Video

What is Dark Matter and Dark Energy?

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

All matter in the universe only adds up to five percent of the universe — the video explains the other 95 percent. It describes what we know about dark matter and dark energy. With more to learn, scientists share the excitement of their current knowledge.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Copy the three facts about dark matter from 2:15 in the video to science journals
  • Stop the video at 0:13 and discuss how powerful this graphic is to our understanding of the universe
Classroom Considerations
  • Display the video to avoid the comments as some are not appropriate for classrooms
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Works well in both traditional and flipped classrooms
  • Cartoon graphics enhance the concepts
Cons
  • None