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What Captain America Can Teach Us About Science Instructional VideoWhat Captain America Can Teach Us About Science Instructional Video
Publisher
University of California
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:25
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
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Year
2016
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Instructional Video

What Captain America Can Teach Us About Science

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Do you know what Captain America's shield and the Ford F-150 have in common? The video focuses on the commonalities between super heroes and real-life scientists. It includes how they both inspire each other. 

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Concepts

metals, properties of metals, radiation

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Have students write about one super hero, the type of scientist they are, and why
  • Encourage learners to bring in comic books to share with the class
  • Ask the librarian to have a display of comic books available
  • Show a clip of a Captain America film in class

Classroom Considerations

  • Prior knowledge of Captain America's shield is helpful, but it is not required
  • The first video in a series of 11
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The video is short and helps connect students to a materials scientist
  • Engaging for science enthusiasts and comic book fans alike

Cons

  • None

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