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The Next Mission to Mars: Mars 2020 Instructional VideoThe Next Mission to Mars: Mars 2020 Instructional Video
Publisher
Veritasium
Resource Details
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
8:58
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
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Year
2017
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Instructional Video

The Next Mission to Mars: Mars 2020

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In July of 2020, NASA plans to launch a new Mars rover. An out-of-this-world video explores this exciting mission. It describes goals of the mission and the many challenges involved. It also offers hope for new findings and new technologies as scientists solve problems not yet identified.

19 Views 15 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

nasa, mars rover, mars

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Discuss the progress on Mars 2020 since this video was created
  • Debate how to test for life that isn't carbon-based

Classroom Considerations

  • Avoid the comment section as many attack a marginalized group having nothing to do with the video
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes subtitles in seven languages for ELLs
  • Works well in a traditional or flipped classroom
  • Offers a behind-the-scenes look at the jet propulsion lab in Pasadena

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4

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