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What are stars and how do they work? Find out with a peppy video that examines hot balls of gas, the sun, and several constellations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Review the many constellations, invite learners to observe the night sky to find as many as possible
- Draw constellations on black paper using white chalk
- Visit the library, or search on mobile learning devices, to locate additional information about stars
Classroom Considerations
- An ad appears at the bottom of the screen towards the beginning of the video
- The astronomy video is the ninth resource in a series of 18
- Class members can view comments and suggested videos if full screen mode is not set up
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Kid-friendly graphics and an energetic host enhances visual engagement
- Bold vocabulary terms, pictures, and diagrams boost comprehension
Cons
- The host speaks quickly; be prepared to pause, replay, or enable closed captioning