Mars has twice as many moons as the earth, but they are pretty tiny in comparison. Learn about the origin and characteristics of the moons of Mars in a video lesson in the Kurzgesagt playlist. Scholars learn many interesting facts including their eventual escape.

Concepts

moons, mars

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils determine the number of their hometowns that would fit on the surface of Mars' moons
• Pair with additional videos in the playlist to compare and contrast different features

Classroom Considerations

• Requires prior knowledge of the makeup of the solar system

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides strong visual references
• Narrator gives clear information and explanations

Cons

• None

Common Core

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