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Explore and Discover Instructional VideoExplore and Discover Instructional Video
Publisher
ABCmouse
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Grade
Pre-K - 2nd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Types
Instructional Videos
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Media Length
2:08
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2015
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Explore and Discover

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Inspire scholars to explore and discover with a music video that highlights the fun of unearthing new things. Captivating graphics take viewers through several learning experiences such as science experiments and unearthing lost treasures.

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Concepts

explorers, scientific discoveries, children's songs

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Play the song prior to a science or social studies lesson involving exploring and discovering  
  • Pause the video to point out new places or objects showcased in each scene

Classroom Considerations

  • Play the video in full screen to avoid viewing user comments and recommended videos  
  • The video is the first of 12 in a series of children's songs by ABC Mouse 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides song lyrics in the information section 
  • An upbeat tempo and colorful images enhance engagement

Cons

  • None

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