Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
The Oldest Planet Ever Discovered Instructional VideoThe Oldest Planet Ever Discovered Instructional Video
Publisher
SciShow
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
9th - Higher Ed
Subjects
Science
1 more...
Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
5:20
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Internet Access
Year
2018
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Instructional Video

The Oldest Planet Ever Discovered

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

The oldest known planet is more than 12 billion years old! A video lesson explains how unique the planet is and why it intrigues scientists. The instructor describes the recent discovery of the planet and the actual data collected that adds to the mystery.

3 Views 3 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

planets, gravitational force, exoplanets

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate into a lesson about unique exoplanets
  • Have students view the video independently and record questions or interesting points they have to bring to a class discussion

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires a strong understanding of gravitational forces in space
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Provides an option for closed captioning to support English learners
  • Includes links to sources to use for further research

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

Have and Have-Not

Redefining Progress
Is there a correlation between a country's wealth and the extent of its ecological footprint? What exactly constitutes an ecological footprint, and how does one country stack up against the rest? This is a unique instructional activity...
7th - 9th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Do Any Stars NOT Have Planets?

SciShow
The universe is littered with planets orbiting their suns. The video instructor outlines different methods scientists use to detect these exoplanets. As an installment of a larger solar system playlist, the video discusses current and...
5 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

New Clues to the Structure of the Universe

SciShow
Evidence suggests that Pluto has undergone polar wander. A video instructor explains how Pluto's axis of rotation may have changed and how this is possible. The lesson focuses on the science behind the discovery and what it tells...
4 mins 9th - Higher Ed Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Do Aliens Exist?

Veritasium
Many people believe in aliens, but what does the science say about life on another planet? Part of a larger series, an interesting video discusses the concept with people on the street and scientists, finding vastly different answers. It...
7 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Picture of the Big Bang (a.k.a. Oldest Light in the Universe)

MinutePhysics
Everyone knows the Big Bang Theory ... but, then what happened? Go beyond the bang in an illustrated video that discusses the after effects of the event that set our universe in motion. Physics scholars discover how the creation of...
4 mins 9th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

Strong Acid-Base Titration

Berkeley University of California
A chemistry instructor explains titration with strong acids and bases in a series of three videos. Learners then demonstrate their understanding with two short quizzes. This is the eighth set of videos in a series of 13 sets.
3 mins 9th - Higher Ed Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Hairy Ball Theorem

MinutePhysics
Math tells us that it is impossible to comb a ball of hair. The 23rd video of an informative physics series helps learners understand the physics implications of this statement. Through an analysis of vectors, the video narrator...
1 min 9th - Higher Ed Math
Instructional Video

Take a Trip to Titan!

SciShow
Not all moons are created the same! An episode of a solar system video series explains the features of one of Saturn's moon. The lesson instructor highlights the characteristics of the moon that makes it unique.
4 mins 6th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Interactive

Planetary Mysteries

American Museum of Natural History
Get to know our little part of the vast universe. Learners read about the common and not-so-common facts about each of the planets in the solar system. The interactive lesson includes a large amount of information as well as a quiz to...
6th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Changing Planet: Adaptation of Species (Birds and Butterflies)

Curated OER
A video about the impact of climate change on butterfly populations and a PowerPoint about butterfly and bird adaptations warm science learners up for the activity to follow. Using a variety of tools that reprsent unique styles of bird...
5th - 9th Science
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use