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How Did Saturn Get Its Rings?
Since Galileo first sighted Saturn, scientists have been baffled by its beautiful rings. What are they made of and where did they come from? Physics - Our Solar System - Learning Points. Saturn's rings were first discovered by Galileo in...
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Asteroid - Rocky Objects in Space
Objects composed of rocky or metallic materials, mainly found orbiting the Sun in a region called the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning...
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Dinosaur extinction
Why did dinosaurs become extinct? Our universe - Story of life - Dinosaurs Learning Points All the dinosaurs are dead. We say that they are 'extinct'. Scientists think that an asteroid may have caused the dinosaur extinction. A Twig...
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What killed the dinosaurs?
Did an asteroid or several million years worth of volcanic dust wipe out the dinosaurs? People and places -Environmental awareness and care - Environmental changes Learning Points Climate change can lead to mass extinction. A Twig...
Wonderscape
The Five Major Mass Extinctions: Earth's History of Biodiversity Loss
Dive into the profound history of Earth's five major mass extinctions, from the Ordovician-Silurian to the Cretaceous-Paleogene events. Learn about the causes ranging from global cooling to asteroid impacts, which led to the drastic...
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Rosetta's Journey: Exploring Comets and Asteroids in Space
The European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft is on an 11-year mission to analyze samples of comets. Along the way, it has passed close to Earth, Mars, and flown past asteroids. Rosetta will map the comet's surface to find a suitable...
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Extinction or Evolution: Unraveling the Mystery of the Dinosaurs' Demise
Journey back 65 million years to explore the catastrophic events that may have ended the age of dinosaurs. From the impact of a colossal asteroid to massive volcanic eruptions, discover how these monumental events shaped the fate of...
Great Big Story
The uncharted cosmos, a self-taught astronomer's journey
Explore the inspiring story of a self-taught astronomer dedicated to discovering near-Earth objects and building his own telescopes.
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Our Place in Space
Dr. Forrester explains the force of gravity. She also teaches why we have multiple seasons.
Astrum
Why Is Pluto Not a Planet
Many of us grew up with the knowledge that Pluto was our solar system's ninth planet. So what changed about the definition?
Wonderscape
A to E: The Cosmic Alphabet Tour
This video takes the reader through the first part of the space alphabet adventure, covering letters A to E. It includes explanations of asteroids, black holes, comets, dwarf planets, and Earth, as discovered by the characters in space....
Wonderscape
S to Z and Return Home: The End of the Cosmic Journey
This video covers the last segment of the alphabet adventure, from S to Z, and the return home. It discusses Saturn, Titan, Uranus, Venus, white dwarfs, X-rays, young Crescent moons, and the Zodiac, concluding with the characters...
Financial Times
Can space mining alleviate shortages of key resources?
FT Energy Source - Recent developments suggest mining in space is gradually getting closer to becoming a reality, but could asteroids really help us to replenish scarce resources on Earth? As the FT’s Harry Dempsey explains, cost remains...
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Meteors /Meteor Facts
In this video you'll find meteor facts , Asteroid facts , and comet facts . Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along!
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Dwarf Planet Song/Dwarf Planet Ceres
Learn about our solar systems Dwarf Planet Ceres with this dwarf planet song. Brought to you by KLT. Don't forget to sing along.
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Asteroid Strikes Yucatan Peninsula
Dr. Forrester defines the terms comet, asteroid, meteors, meteoroids, and meteorites by classifying them as objects found within space. She also discusses the Chicxulub crater at the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula and the theory...
Debunked
Would A Nuclear Explosion Actually Destroy An Asteroid?
An apocalyptic asteroid is on a collision course with our wonderful little planet! What do we do?
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What Are The Differences Between Asteroids, Comets & Meteors? | The Space Rocks Song!
Let's learn about the differences between asteroids, comets, and meteors!
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Number and Place Value | Numbers | Y1 Maths | FuseSchool Kids
Help Ava count the stars and practice counting to 20. Can you use your counting skills to help the astronaut get past the asteroids? CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE Read and write numbers from 1 to 20 in numerals and words.
Flipping Physics
#8 Mechanics Multiple Choice Solutions - AP Physics C 1998 Released Exam
This problem is about the acceleration of a ball at the top of its path when thrown up on the surface of a small asteroid.