Dark Galaxies, Kung Fu Robots, and Secret Cave Critters!
Pre-Watch Hook
"What is something you can’t easily see or reach (like air, a tiny germ, or deep ocean water), and what tool or method could help you learn more about it? "
Ask the class before hitting play to activate prior knowledge.
Main Takeaway
"Scientists and engineers learn about the world by using careful tools and observations to study things that are hard to see, hard to reach, or hard to build."
astronomers
Definition: Scientists who study space, like stars and galaxies.
gravity
Definition: The pulling force that makes things fall toward Earth and keeps planets in orbit.
sensors
Definition: Tools that help a robot or machine detect information, like movement or position.
biodiversity
Definition: The variety of different living things in a place.
