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New Horizons First Probe to Reach Pluto! Instructional VideoNew Horizons First Probe to Reach Pluto! Instructional Video
Publisher
Physics Girl
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Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:11
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2015
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Instructional Video

New Horizons First Probe to Reach Pluto!

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View actual images of Pluto just as sophisticated cameras take them. The video instructor of a larger physics playlist follows a probe to take a trip to Pluto. Images show specific characteristics of the dwarf planet. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

space, space exploration, pluto

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Use screenshots from the video to create a lesson presentation
  • Create a guided notes document for pupils to complete as they watch the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a strong understanding of the characteristics of our solar system
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Discusses the science behind the probe flights
  • Includes links to images from the probe

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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