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
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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