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The Odds of Finding Life and Love Instructional VideoThe Odds of Finding Life and Love Instructional Video
Publisher
Be Smart
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
4:34
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2013
Instructional Video

The Odds of Finding Life and Love

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Fermi's paradox explains why extraterrestrials have not contacted humans yet, and is the basis for Drake's equation explaining how many planets have intelligent life on them. The video uses Drake's equation to find out many people on this planet are a specific person's one true love. This is the final video in a series of 22.

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Concepts

extraterrestrial life, love

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students apply the formula to their lives and offer chocolate
  • Research Fermi's paradox

Classroom Considerations

  • Be aware of public comment sections and the possibility of inappropriate language
  • The final video in a series of 22
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The notes section includes articles and links to sites to learn more
  • Video is great in either a traditional or a flipped classroom

Cons

  • None

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