Teaching overview
Learning points
- This August sees a super blue moon, which won’t happen again until 2032.
- Scientists confirm that this July was the hottest on record, with the highest global average temperature ever recorded.
- A pyramid wind turbine has been installed that can pivot to match the direction of the wind.
Curriculum keywords
- Super Blue Moon
- Hottest July Recorded
- Wind Turbine
This Week's Kahoot Quiz
Each week we'll be bringing you a free quiz that you can use with your students after they've enjoyed the episode.
Spark a discussion
Super Blue Moon
- What is a super full moon?
- What is a blue moon?
- When is the next super blue moon due to appear in the sky?
Hottest July Recorded
- What place in California is one of the hottest places on Earth?
- Which major tourist attraction in Greece closed due to the extreme heat?
- How many days in a row this year did Phoenix, Arizona experience temperatures of over 110 degrees Fahrenheit?
Pyramid Wind Turbine
- Where was the X30 installed?
- What is an SPM?
- How does a SPM system work?
Classroom Resources
Use these resources to get the most out of the news update and engage your class in topical science!
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Video Viewing Guide
This graphic organizer supports your students to capture their thoughts and questions as they watch the news update.
Make Your Own Science News Update
This simple guide helps your students to create their very own science news updates.
Language and Literacy Activities
This guide gives you ideas for how the news update can be used to support language and literacy activities.
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