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The Fastest Runaway Star in the Galaxy Instructional VideoThe Fastest Runaway Star in the Galaxy Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:45
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2015
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The Fastest Runaway Star in the Galaxy

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There's one in every group! It turns out there are rouge stars in our universe that don't follow the rules. An episode of an extensive solar system playlist describes the behavior of hypervelocity stars and how they interact in our universe.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

orbiting, stars, the solar system, galaxies

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have pupils write down five takeaways from the video; use to lead a class discussion
  • Use a graphic organizer to record characteristics of hypervelocity stars

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects a solid understanding of the different types of stars and orbits
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Incorporates recent research information to support claims
  • Uses images and animations to add clarity

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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