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How Cosmic Rays Help Us Understand the Universe Instructional VideoHow Cosmic Rays Help Us Understand the Universe Instructional Video
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TED-Ed
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Grade
7th - 12th
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Science
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Resource Type
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Media Length
4:40
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Duration
30 mins
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Year
2014
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How Cosmic Rays Help Us Understand the Universe

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You may not realize it, but the earth is constantly receiving messages from all over outer space. Follow along as this video investigates how these cosmic rays carry information that can help humans better understand the composition of the universe.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

outer space, the universe, electromagnetic radiation, matter, space exploration, radiation, spectrometers

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Supplement this video into an a middle or high school science astronomy unit
  • Use this resource in your flipped classroom, assigning the video and short assessment as homework

Pros

  • Video uses engaging graphics and animations to clearly explain scientific concepts
  • Resource allows teachers to create their own lessons based on the video
  • A short assessment is provided with six multiple choice and three free-response questions

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.7 RST.6-8.9 RST.9-10.9 RST.11-12.7 RST.11-12.9

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