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Is Earth the only planet with life?
Stars & Planets Unit | Mini-Lesson

Is Earth the only planet with life?

Stars & Planets Unit | Mini-Lesson
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This strange dark blue spot can be found in the ocean off the Central American country of Belize. But what is it?
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It’s called the Great Blue Hole, and it’s an underwater cave over 400 feet deep!
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These pools of water in Turkey look like they were created by people. What are they?
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They’re natural rock formations, filled with water heated by lava deep underground. People love to bathe in them!
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Hawaii is known for its volcanoes. But how close can you actually get to the lava? Don't volcanoes explode?
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Hawaii is one of only a few places on earth where there are gentle lava flows you can see up close!
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This lake is located in Yellowstone National Park, USA. It's heated by lava deep underground. But why's it so colorful?
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The water is too hot for animals to swim in or drink. But it's filled with colorful, heat-loving germs called bacteria!
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What on earth is going on here? Are these some kind of... glow sticks?!
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Nope! This is called Waitomo Cave in New Zealand. Each light is given off by a type of insect called a glowworm.
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Each glowworm spins a long, sticky thread, like a spider, then uses the light to attract insects that get caught in it!
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Lesson narration:

Grades K-5

Stars & Planets

Solar System & Planets

1 review

Overview

In this mini-lesson, students will explore our Solar System and learn what a planet needs to sustain life.

Exploration

5 mins

Grades K-5

Stars & Planets

Solar System & Planets

1 review

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