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The Faint Young Sun Paradox! Instructional VideoThe Faint Young Sun Paradox! Instructional Video
Publisher
MinuteEarth
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:56
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2016
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Instructional Video

The Faint Young Sun Paradox!

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Does the sun have a life cycle? The video explains the confusion of what scientists expect and what the history of the earth proves. Then it offers multiple theories about the discrepancy and details the most accepted theory.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the sun, fusion, the greenhouse effect, solar wind

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss some of the other theories that were rejected and the process scientists use to test theories

Classroom Considerations

  • Avoid the comment section
  • Assumes prior knowledge of the word paradox
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes closed captioning in Arabic, Chinese, English, and Portuguese
  • Offers a keyword list for those wishing to learn more

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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