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Water on the Moon? Instructional VideoWater on the Moon? Instructional Video
Publisher
Veritasium
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:04
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Internet Access
Year
2017
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Water on the Moon?

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The surface of the moon routinely reaches 253 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists around the world believed these high temperatures made water on the moon impossible—but they were wrong! Enlightening videos in the Veritasium playlist explore scientific evidence of hydration on the moon. This particular lesson discusses the three sources of lunar water. 

4 Views 3 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the moon, water

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Follow the lesson with continued research on the composition of the moon
  • Make a graphic organizer or pie chart depicting the percentage of each material found on the moon

Classroom Considerations

  • Pupils require Internet access if you assign for independent viewing
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Describes the research leading to discoveries about the makeup of the moon
  • Includes visual representations illustrating concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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