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What's bigger than an asteroid but smaller than a planet? A dwarf planet! Take a peak into the five dwarf planets—Pluto, Haumea, Makemake, Eris, Ceres—with a captivating video hosted by Jenni and Squeaks.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Flip your classroom; assign the video for homework then discuss its contents when pupils return to school
- As a class or, in pairs, or individually, investigate one of the five dwarf planets more thoroughly
- Direct learners to take notes during the video then write a brief reflection on what they learned
Classroom Considerations
- The video is 10th resource in a series 18 space videos
- Comments and suggested videos are visible; have the video ready to play in full screen mode
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Bright, colorful graphics enhance engagement
- Highlights key terms using bold font
- Shows real-world pictures along with cartoon images
Cons
- The host speaks quickly. Pause, replay, and enable closed captioning as needed