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Discover why astronauts go to space and what they do there with an entertaining video equipped with captivating graphics and an energetic host.
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Instructional Ideas
- Visit the library, or schedule time on mobile learning devices, to research famous astronauts
- Create a flipped classroom assignment; direct pupils to watch the video at home then review key details when they return to school
- Have a virtual discussion; pose reflection questions on a classroom blog
Classroom Considerations
- The video is the fourth of 18 videos that focus on space and astronomy
- Avoid inappropriate comments or suggested videos by having the video ready to play in fullscreen mode
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Sparks interest in space-related professions
- Encourages question asking
Cons
- The host speaks quickly, therefore, enable closed captioning and pause and replay as needed