Learn about the planets in our solar system with this video. This video teaches about each planet and gives planet facts with interesting information about all the planets. See pictures of the planets and learn fun things about these...

Your interstellar police squad has tracked a group of criminals to a cluster of seven planets. Now you must apprehend them before their reinforcements arrive. Of course, the fugitives won't just stay put _ they'll try to dodge you by...

After Pluto's demotion to dwarf planet in 2006, our solar system went from having nine planets to eight. But about a decade later, some astronomers proposed there was another planet, larger than Earth, hiding in the Kuiper Belt. And in...

Learn about the planets in our solar system! This video proves some fun facts about each planet that children will love. Preschoolers and toddlers can enjoy pictures and video of the planets while learning about these...

In this video, we explore the wonders of our solar system and focus on the center of it all - the Sun. Join us as we marvel at the beauty of sunsets and the images of planets, and discover how the Sun is not only our nearest star but...

Planets in our Solar System: Planets for Children and kids

This video will is full of fun facts about the different planets in our solar system. It's a great video for students learning about astronomy in our solar system. Learn...

Upon viewing the Exploring Earth, Sun, and Moon video series, students will be able to do the following: Cite some of the characteristics of Earth which make it unique in our solar system, including: Earth's moderate temperature, the...

“Formation of the Planets” uses the nebular hypothesis to explain how the planets in our solar system developed.

From the ancient beliefs of Earth being the center of the solar system to the discovery of other planets orbiting the Sun, we delve into the history and classification of these celestial bodies. A planet is an astronomical or celestial...

The more we see other planets, the more the question comes into focus: Maybe we're the weird one? Decades of observing Earth from space has informed our search for signs of habitability and life on exoplanets and even planets...

By studying this mysterious planet, scientists could learn a great deal more about exoplanets, as well as the past, present, and possible future of our own. This video unveils this world and calls on current and future...

Derive the acceleration due to gravity on any planet. Find the acceleration due to gravity on Mt. Everest. And determine how much higher you could jump on the top of Mt. Everest!

Despite what you may have heard or learned in school, the sun is NOT in fact the center of the solar system. And it won’t be until 2027… But this being a science channel, you might be thinking “What the heck is this guy talking about? Of...

Scientists hoped the first mission to Mars would reveal life on the red planet. What did the mission find? Physics - Universe - Learning Points. Percival Lowell believed there were canals and cities on Mars. In 1965, NASA probe Mariner 4...

For years, geologists have been searching for an explanation for two strange blobs of Earth's mantle that are denser than the rest. It turns out, they may not be original parts of Earth at all.

NASA's Worldview app lets you explore Earth as it looks right now or as it looked almost 20 years ago. Through an easy-to-use map interface, you can watch tropical storms developing over the Pacific Ocean; track the...

This Earth Day, learn how you can view and share your home planet with Worldview.



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Thursday, July 30, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm ET: NSF-funded Physics Frontiers Centers (PFCs) are pushing the frontiers of science across the disciplines of physics. The Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics Center for Evolution...

Dive into the concept of the geosphere, the fundamental component of Earth's systems. Learn about its composition, role in shaping the planet's surface, and its interconnectedness with other Earth spheres.



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Most stars orbit the center of the galaxy. Some stars don't. Learn what scientists think is going on, with Reid Reimers!

Improving batteries is a tough problem, but it’s also an important one because in many ways the future of our planet also depends on the future of batteries. Luckily, scientists are on the case, figuring out ways to give this essential...

We all know that the Earth is huge, but what is it made of? Join Jessi and Squeaks for a fun activity to learn about Earth's layers, and to make your own model of Earth!

This video explores the layers of the Earth, from the crust to the inner core, comparing it to the layers of a sandwich. They discuss the composition and characteristics of each layer, highlighting the unique properties of the mantle,...

In this video, we learn about ancient astronomers' beliefs regarding the solar system and how they believed Earth was the center with the sun and other bodies revolving around it. It also highlights the role of gravity in keeping the...