Instructional Video

Explore the Solar System: The Gas Giants

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Take a trip to space's gas giants, also known as the outer planets—Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—with an interesting video equipped with a spirited host, a cartoon sidekick, and bright, colorful graphics.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Flip your classroom; instruct pupils to watch the video at home so they come to class prepared to apply their new-found knowledge 
  • Direct learners to take notes, write questions, then draft a summary 
  • Have the video ready to play in full-screen mode to avoid class members seeing inappropriate comments or suggested videos
Classroom Considerations
  • An ad pops up short after you start the video 
  • The video is the 17th resource in a series 18 designed to inform viewers on space and astronomy
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Encourages pupils to explore space and astronomy further 
  • Reviews all planets prior to examining the gas giants
  • Provides labels and notes when describing specific objects
Cons
  • The host is a speedy talker; if individuals need extra support, try pausing, replaying, or enabling closed captioning