Space, the final frontier, is explored in this short video that considers the effects of prolonged space travel, the scientific advancements that could ameliorate these effects as humans explore the far reaches of space, and the ethical debates surrounding the research.

Concepts

space travel, space, outer space

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip the lesson asking class members to view the video, respond to the comprehension questions, and research some of the links before returning for a full whole discussion
• Have class members research the effects reported by previous astronauts

Classroom Considerations

• To replay the video, click the arrow in the right side of the window

Pros

• The resource includes the video, a comprehension check, links to related resources, and a discussion question

Cons

• None