NASA Spotlites videos are short (90-120 second) student-produced videos designed to address science misconceptions. The videos are used within classroom-ready 5E lessons that utilize interactive technologies. Lessons foster conceptual change and deeper understanding of scientific vocabulary.
Spotlite: Density
Spotlite: Gas and Mass
Spotlite: Heat & Temperature
Spotlite: Light
Spotlite: Magnets and Metals
Spotlite: Magnets and Metals
Spotlite: Mass & Weight
Spotlite: Movement of Molecules
Spotlite: Movement of Molecules
Spotlite: Objects at Rest
Spotlite: Objects at Rest
Spotlite: Physical Change
Spotlite: Sound Waves & Media
Planets
In this lesson, students will address the common misconception that Mars is red because of its temperature. As students develop their understanding of chemical change in matter through explore activities, they will learn new vocabulary that applies to new concepts. Students will apply the vocabulary as they explain that Mars has a reddish tint due to the reaction of the rocks to its atmosphere.
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