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Take a video tour of the planet Mercury. An installment of a solar system series explores the characteristics of Mercury. The presenter compares the planet to Earth by examining similarities and differences.
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Instructional Ideas
- Pair with additional videos in the series to create a complete solar system investigation
- Have pupils choose a planet to research and present to the class
Classroom Considerations
- Requires individual Internet access if assigning for independent viewing
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Incorporates real images to help explain characteristics of the planet
- Highlights important statistical information
Cons
- None