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One Strange Rock

This episodic documentary series tells the story of Earth’s history from a planetary perspective. Within our solar system, planet Earth is utterly unique among the planets, moons, and dwarf planets found there. Only Earth has a breathable atmosphere, the ability to “heal” itself following planetary bombardment in its early history and more recent “extinction events,” and large amounts of liquid water on its surface.

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One Strange Rock is a ten-part National Geographic series that explores the twists of fate that allow life to thrive on earth. These classroom-ready lesson plans help to boost student engagement across the curriculum.

Looking for more Earth Month films for students? Check out these environment-themed films with lesson plans across the curriculum: 12 Fun Films to Teach for Earth Month.

Film runtime: Episodes are 48 minutes.

Film rating: Not rated. Common Sense Media rates the film as appropriate for ages 8+. Film can be used with all ages. Resources vary in grade level use.

Where to Watch: Watch it on Amazon and other streaming platforms. Or buy the DVD.

One Strange Rock Curriculum Guide

Lesson 1: A Tour of the Solar System (Earth Science, Geology, Biology, General Science)
Lesson 2:  The Goldilocks Planets (Earth Science, Geology, Biology, General Science)
Lesson 3: The Soil Is “Alive”: The Gaia Hypothesis (Biology, Earth Science, Chemistry)
Lesson 4: Mighty Microbes (Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry)
Lesson 5: The History of Life (History, Geology, Biology, Chemistry)
Lesson 6: Seeing Earth From Space (Creative Writing, English, Social Studies)
Lesson 7: The History of the Space Program (History, Physics, Social Studies)
Lesson 8: The Air We Breathe (Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, Social Studies)

Slides that correspond with the lessons are available here.

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Group Discussion Facilitation Guidelines

These tips can help you create safe space for classroom engagement on the themes and subjects of this film.

Preview Facilitation Guide

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Related Resources

Teaching about the Environment? This film is part of our Environmental Studies Lessons Collection.

Teaching about the History of the Space Program? Pair this series with Hidden Figures.

Teaching about Microbes and Soil Health? Pair this series with Greener Pastures.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Journeys in Film supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Learn more about teaching with UN SDGs. This curriculum guide connects to the following SDGs.

Lime green background. 15 in white in the upper left hand corner. Life on Land next to the number. White art centered on the green background features a tree with silhouettes of 3 birds.

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