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Real-Life Math | Astrobiologist Instructional VideoReal-Life Math | Astrobiologist Instructional Video
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PBS
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6th
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5:45
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Real-Life Math | Astrobiologist

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Is there advanced life beyond Earth? Perhaps, but there's definitely advanced math in the universe. A real-life astrobiologist explains how she uses math in her job and describes complex systems research in a short video. Pupils then play a bingo game matching algebraic expressions to verbal phrases.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

algebraic expressions, astronomy, chemical reactions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • If available, ask an astrobiogist or other scientist to consider giving a presentation

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should be able to write algebraic expressions
  • Familiarity with chemical equations is a plus

Pros

  • Game-nature of the activity keeps individuals engaged
  • Provides pacing guide to keep lesson on track

Cons

  • Activity is somewhat unrelated to the topic of astrobiology

Common Core

6.EE.A.2.a

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