SciShow
Planet 9 from Outer Space
Could we have a possible 9th Planet? Hank Green tells us what we think we know with this elusive object.
SciShow
Why Are the Inner and Outer Planets Different?
The planets in our solar system have a very specific order. But have you wondered why they have the order they do?
SciShow
Were the Planets Always in the Same Order?
Four rocky inner planets and four gaseous outer planets - makes sense, right? But when astronomers turned their eyes to planets beyond our star system they found out that many systems are set up differently. Why?
SciShow
The United Nations' First Space Mission
With a recent announcement from the UN Office for Outer Space Affairs, the doors to space research have been opened for many new countries.
Curated Video
Exploring Neptune: The Farthest Planet of the Solar System
Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun in our solar system. It has 14 known moons and five rings. Learn more about Neptune and its climate.
PBS
Planet X Discovered?? + Challenge Winners!
Some funky orbits near the Kuiper Belt are hinting towards a brand new planet, the elusive ‘Planet X.’ Our friends Mike Brown and Konstantin Batygin of Caltech are working hard to finally spot the potential gas giant through powerful...
TED Talks
Angelo Vermeulen: How to go to space, without having to go to space
"We will start inhabiting outer space," says Angelo Vermeulen, crew commander of a NASA-funded Mars simulation. "It might take 50 years or it might take 500 years, but it's going to happen." In this charming talk, the TED Senior Fellow...
PBS
Is Pluto a Planet?
You know what a planet is, right? A big round thing that orbits a star. Uh, not so fast. The surprisingly vicious debate over the planetary status of Pluto has given us a fascinating glimpse into what a scientific definition really is....
PBS
The REAL Possibility of Mapping Alien Planets!
I’m going to tell you about the craziest proposal for an astrophysics mission that has a good chance of actually happening. A train of spacecraft sailing the sun’s light to a magical point out there in space where the Sun’s own gravity...
Curated Video
Aiming for the Outer Planets
The use of direct and indirect proportion in navigating the Voyager spacecraft to the outer planets. Maths - Number A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s context films show abstract...
Visual Learning Systems
The Atmosphere: Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide
Students will learn about the different layers of the atmosphere. The changes in the atmosphere are explained using examples of contemporary environmental conditions brought about by human behavior. The oxygen cycle and the carbon cycle...
Visual Learning Systems
The Outer Planets: the Moving Planets
Students are taken on an exciting animated trip to the outer reaches of our solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble space Telescope illustrate the Giant Red Spot on Jupiter, Saturns' beautiful rings, the tilted rings of Uranus, and...
TED Talks
TED: What it feels like to see earth from space | Benjamin Grant
What the astronauts felt when they saw earth from space changed them forever. Author and artist Benjamin Grant aims to provoke this same feeling of overwhelming scale and beauty in each of us through a series of stunning satellite images...
SciShow
Pioneer 10: Our First View into Outer Planets
In the 1970's, no vehicle had gone beyond the asteroids between Mars and Jupiter, that is until Pioneer 10.
Curated Video
Exploring the Reclassification of Pluto as a Dwarf Planet
Learn why Pluto was once considered a planet but is now classified as a dwarf planet. The video discusses the discovery of the Kuiper Belt and the debates that led to the reclassification of Pluto.
Curated Video
Space
Dr. Forrester explains how scientists over the centuries have used a variety of tools to gaze into outer space.
Curated Video
The Universe of Technology: Exploring Outer Space with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting adventure through outer space to explore the universe of technology. They learn about the meaning of technology and how it helps solve problems and make tasks easier. Nova introduces...
Curated Video
Exploring the Kuiper Belt: Home of Dwarf Planets and Frozen Debris
In this video, the topic of discussion is the Kuiper Belt, a region in our solar system that extends from the orbit of Neptune. It is similar to the asteroid belt but much larger, and is home to three recognized dwarf planets, including...
Curated Video
Exploring Mars: The Red Planet and its Mysteries
This video provides an overview of Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun. It highlights key facts such as its diameter, mass, moons, and orbit period. The video also explains the origin of Mars' name, its association with the God of War,...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Animal Behavior
This video is an introduction to the Animal Behavior series. In this series, we delve into the captivating world of animal behavior. Through observing animals searching for food, defending their territory, and migrating, we gain insights...
ACDC Leadership
Marginal Analysis and Consumer Choice- Micro Topic 1.6
Hey students. This video is designed to help you calculate and apply marginal utility and marginal utility per dollar. Many teachers and professors ask questions that require you to determine the utility maximizing combination with two...
Curated Video
Satellites: Exploring Space and Revolutionizing Communication
This video provides an overview of satellites, explaining that they are objects that orbit around planets or stars. It distinguishes between natural satellites, such as moons, and artificial satellites, which are man-made. The video...
Curated Video
Exploring the Possibility of Donut-Shaped Planets
In this intriguing video, we delve into the fascinating concept of donut-shaped planets, challenging our perception of planetary shapes. While it may seem improbable, scientists believe that under specific conditions, a planet could...
The Business Professor
Suggestive Selling
This video explains the concept of suggestive selling in marketing. The video emphasizes how suggestive selling can help increase sales numbers by getting customers to buy more or better products.