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New Gravitational Wave Discovery! Instructional VideoNew Gravitational Wave Discovery! Instructional Video
Publisher
Veritasium
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:02
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2017
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New Gravitational Wave Discovery!

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Experience cutting-edge science in an episode from the Veritasium playlist. Scholars learn of a black hole merger detected recently—marking the third one in recent years. Viewers see that the theory is these mergers will happen more frequently.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

black holes, waves, gravity

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Continue researching the importance of black hole mergers
  • Ask pupils to record three interesting facts from the video to use during a class discussion

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a solid understanding of the Big Bang Theory
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Interviews scientists passionate about their work
  • Explains the importance of the discoveries

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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