SciShow Kids
2015's Solar Eclipse
In addition to celebrating the anticipation of 2015's solar eclipse, the host, Jessi, examines what the phenomena is and why it occurs in a brief yet informative video.
SciShow Kids
What Is the Milky Way?
The Milky Way is the focus of an engaging video that details the galaxy in which we live, equipped with an energetic host, a cartoon sidekick, and eye-catching graphics.
SciShow Kids
Lunar Eclipses
A lunar eclipse or the red moon? This is the focus question of a captivating video hosted by the knowledgable and energetic Jessi and her mouse sidekick Squeaks. Here, the two examine the what, why, and how of lunar eclipses and...
SciShow Kids
Why Can I See the Moon During the Day?
Ever wonder why the moon is visible during the day? Discover why with a captivating video that details the reason with the help from a lively host and engaging graphics.
SciShow Kids
Why Does the Moon Change?
Find out why the moon changes with a captivating video that details the lunar cycle through engaging narration and graphics.
SciShow Kids
Make a Moon Puzzle! #sciencegoals
Craft a moon puzzle with the help of an energetic and captivating video. Listen and watch while the host demonstrates the step-by-step process and includes a plethora of useful information about the moon.
Be Smart
What Color Is The Moon?
Is the entire moon an optical illusion? We know it exists, but do we really know what color it is? The video explains what color we perceive the moon to be and its actual color.
Be Smart
How Big is the Solar System?
Provide a visual reference to just how far apart the planets in our solar system are. Starting from a grapefruit representing the sun, the speaker in an engaging video walks the relative distance between each planet.
Rockin' English Lessons
The Sun, the Moon and the Stars
Starry-eyed scholars can tap their toes to the catchy tune of an informative music video! The song highlights interesting facts about the sun, moon, and stars.
Crash Course Kids
Everything Revolves Around You
There are a couple of things that orbit Earth; satellites and our moon. But how is it that these objects don't crash into Earth? This is the focus of a video that explains how the gravitational pull of Earth on the moon and the velocity...
Curated OER
The Phases of the Moon
Watch and learn about the four phases of the moon. New, first quarter, full, and last quarter are all covered in this highly visual video. While this clip stops prior to finishing a full description it does a good job of showing what the...
Curated OER
The Moon
Why does the moon change shape throughout the month? What are all those wholes on the moon? What is the moon made of? This video answers all these questions and more. Learners will discover aspects of gravity, the lunar phases, and how...
Curated OER
The Giant Impact Hypothesis
What do you know about the moon? Watch this video to learn about the giant impact hypothesis. It describes the popular hypothesis, as well as provides a few fun facts.
Curated OER
Moon in Google Earth
This clip is more than perfect as a Google Earth tutorial for your next trip to the computer lab. It begins with a wonderful description of the moon from astronaut Harrison Schmidt and moves into a tutorial on how to use Google Earth to...
Curated OER
Why Does the Moon Look Like It Changes?
Younger kids will enjoy this easy to follow clip describing the phases of the moon. Solid visuals, clear narration, and child-friendly language make this a perfect aid to any lesson on moon phases. Great for grades 2-4.
Curated OER
Direct from the Moon
How do we know so much about the moon, and how have scientists been able to collect data for analysis? Explore alongside lunar landers, satellites, robotic explorers, and the Apollo 13 astronauts as they photograph, visit, and rove the...
Curated OER
Exploring the Moons in Our Solar System
Fly through space and take an informational journey to the many moons found in our solar system. Images of the many moons are shown alongside clear narration explaining how each moon is unique and worth future exploration.
Curated OER
Total Lunar Eclipse - February 20, 2008
A full lunar eclipse in just 40 seconds, impossible! This 40-second time-lapse video shows a full lunar eclipse from start to finish. Not the best of its kind (the video) but it will do in a pinch, especially if you're short on time.
Curated OER
Lunar Eclipse - August 28, 2007 Hawaii
Kids will ooo and awww over this quick time-lapse video showing a total lunar eclipse. From start to finish, they'll see the full moon darken under the earth's shadow, turn a rusty red, then regain it's brilliant white glow. A great clip...
Science Today
Water on the Moon
A super short video explores the announcement of finding water on the moon! With about a minute and a half of information, viewers learn that on November 13, 2009, water molecules were detected in a plume of moon dust by the...
Bill Nye
Bill Nye The Science Guy on Planets and Moons
Why is a Neptune year longer than a Mercury year? Planetary orbits are compared as Bill Nye The Science Guy swings a tether ball around his head. He reveals that increasing distances from the sun make the journeys around it longer....
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: How Do You Get to the Moon?
This video, adapted from NOVA, showcases the competing engineering plans designed for landing a person on the Moon for the first time. [5:26]
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr Videos: Skunk Bear: Travel to the Moon in 360 Degrees (With David Bowie)
Explore the view of a moon-bound hiker as he simulates walking to the moon while listening to David Bowie's music and telling us highlights of David Bowie's life at different dates and milestones along his journey. [5:00]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Extreme Temperatures on the Moon
In this video segment adapted from Interactive NOVA, astronaut John Young experiences extreme temperatures on the Moon that are a result of the Moon's low gravity and lack of atmosphere.