Your class will never believe that their gold jewelry originated in outer space, but it's true! Learn about the way Earth's gold supply originated in a supernova and became integrated with our planet's terrain with a short, informative video. 

Concepts

outer space, supernovas, gold, geology, iron, stars, nuclear fusion, chemical elements

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Bring into a chemistry class when discussing atmospheric elements, or to a social studies class before a lesson on the Gold Rush of 1849
• Have class members watch the video a few times, noting different parts with each viewing (structure first, preliminary facts, details, etc)
• Use the assessment as guiding questions for viewing 

Classroom Considerations

• Assessment requires registration to the website
• It's difficult to return to the video once you reach the assessment

Pros

• Fun and educational at the same time; a great resource for learners of any level
• Video moves quickly and is structured in a straightforward format
• Includes an assessment after viewing, as well as an accompanying reading passage

Cons

• None