Take a trip back in time to the Age of Enlightenment. A video lesson describes the sequence of events leading to the discovery of the planet Uranus. Previously, Uranus was considered a faint star, then a comet, and finally correctly identified as a planet, doubling the size of the known solar system.

Concepts

uranus, planets, outer planets, telescopes, the solar system

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for discussion and practice
• Create a timeline of astronomical discoveries

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals require Internet access if viewing the video independently

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses many images to add interest
• Builds a historical connection to astronomy

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7