Podcast22:55
NASA

‎Gravity Assist: Gravity Assist Podcast, The Sun with Nicky Fox

Pre-K - Higher Ed
We start our “Gravity Assist” virtual tour of the solar system with – where else – the Sun! Jim is joined by Project Scientist Dr. Nicky Fox of the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab to talk about our fascinating star and...
Podcast5:31
Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

High School Astronomer Uses Math to Find Planets

Pre-K - Higher Ed
There is no minimum age for scientific discovery. Young scientists ask questions about topics that have puzzled humans for hundreds of years. This audio story introduces a high school senior who uses math to help astronomers search for...
Instructional Video7:48
OER Project

Unit 4 Overview | Big History Project

6th - 11th
In the Unit 4 overview, Rachel Hansen gives us a preview of the topics covered in Our Solar System & Earth. It’s an astronomical reminder that human history goes back long before humans, and that without humans like Alfred Wegener, Marie...
Instructional Video4:26
Curated Video

The Ozone Layer - Part 1 | Environmental Chemistry | Chemistry | FuseSchool

12th - Higher Ed
Learn about the two main layers of the atmosphere: the troposphere and the stratosphere. The troposphere is full of weather and ‘bad’ ozone, and above that, is the stratosphere, where ‘good’ ozone protects us against dangerous UV light....
Instructional Video4:37
TED-Ed

Will Future Spacecraft Fit in Our Pockets?

7th - 12th Standards
Say goodbye to giant rocket ships and hello to micro-spacecraft. Taking a look at the future of space exploration, this video explores the development of tiny, expendable space probes that can investigate the far reaches of...