Instructional Video3:14
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Life on Mars?

6th - 12th
Travel with the Martian Lander Phoenix, and discover what conditions were found. Was there life on Mars, could life have ever existed on Mars? This clip poses the possibility of and theories related to life on Mars but ends before the...
Instructional Video5:32
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Neptune

3rd - 6th
Travel to deep space and view the icy blue planet, Neptune. You'll learn about Neptune's rings, its great dark spot, size, and surface. Great graphics and real images make this a perfect clip for learners in grades 3-6.
Instructional Video7:34
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Uranus

4th - 8th
What makes Uranus unique? Watch this video to discover the planet, its astrological sign, its moons, etc. Note: this film is not narrated; instead, text is shown in front of the picture it describes. Even for a seven-minute video, it's a...
Instructional Video3:32
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Why Isn't Pluto a Planet Any More?

4th - 8th
Poor Pluto! This clip answers this questions by defining what a planet is. It turns out that Pluto doesn't quite fit the definition of a planet and has recently been labeled as a dwarf planet. Amazing stuff!
Instructional Video2:55
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Birth of the Solar System

6th - 12th
Where did our sun come from? This clip shows the explosive birth of our sun, solar system, and universe. This is only an introduction to a longer video so it is short and shallow in explanation; however, it does provide a basic...
Instructional Video3:16
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Exploring the Moons in Our Solar System

5th - 8th
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.
Instructional Video2:32
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Mars in Stunning HD

3rd - 8th
Interested in the planet Mars? Check out this beautiful video displaying HD images of the red planet. Set to a lovely classical score, this clip could be the inspiration for a writing project where learners describe what life is like on...
Instructional Video1:54
Bill Nye

Bill Nye The Science Guy on Planets and Moons

3rd - 6th
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....