Scientists proved Einstein wrong and in the process also proved him right. Scholars learn about two recent scientific discoveries in an interesting SciShow Space video. The first describes the possibility of life on Mars based on recent geographical discoveries. The second tells of how scientists weighed a star by using gravitational lensing, something Einstein originally explained.

Concepts

mars, mars rover, stars, force of gravity

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a 3-D model of Mars using our current knowledge of the lakes, mountains, etc.

Classroom Considerations

• Content ends at 5:27, and the remaining time is an advertisement
• Relies on prior knowledge of fossils, stratification, and the geography of Mars

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Lists all sources in the video description for extending the lesson
• Offers closed captioning for the hearing impaired

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4