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ESS1A - The Universe and Its Stars Instructional VideoESS1A - The Universe and Its Stars Instructional Video
Publisher
Bozeman Science
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Grade
1st - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:29
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2013
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ESS1A - The Universe and Its Stars

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Is there a broader topic than the study of the universe? A video lesson for teachers provides insight into the progression of lessons on the topic from elementary through high school. Examples and descriptions give teachers solid background knowledge to use in their classrooms.

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Concepts

the universe, stars, galaxies, the milky way galaxy, the solar system, planets, the big bang theory

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Include diagrams as part of lesson presentations
  • Use the video to elicit discussion during a peer collaboration meeting

Classroom Considerations

  • Take note of the focus of instruction at your specific grade level

Pros

  • Provides an excellent overview of the universe and its components
  • Examples show essential learnings at each grade band

Cons

  • None

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