Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to the Inner Planets
This video is an introduction to our The Inner Planets series. This series explores the features of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars, as well as these planets' movements in our solar system. The Inner Planets part 1/11
Ancient Lights Media
Attributes of the Inner Planets
Planets Set: 1. This clip introduces the characteristics of the inner planets of Mercury, Mars, Venus and Earth.
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...
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?
Visual Learning Systems
The Inner Planets: Mercury
The video describes the planet Mercury and its unique characteristics, including its extreme temperature range and small size. The Inner Planets part 6/11
Curated Video
Rocky Planets - Inner Planets
Let's take a closer look at the four rocky planets. They're called rocky planets because they're made of rock! Our universe - Space adventure - Rocky planets Learning Points There are four rocky planets in our solar system: Mercury,...
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?
Mazz Media
Way Cool Science II: Ecosystems and Biomes
The climate, animals, and plant life vary greatly in the different parts of the world. Students explore how wildlife and the environment work together in harmony. By viewing the program and engaging in activities, viewers will learn to...
Wonderscape
The Earth and Mars: A Tale of Two Planets
Explore the unique characteristics of Earth, our home planet, and Mars, the intriguing Red Planet. Learn about Earth's perfect conditions for life and Mars's cold, desert-like environment, along with the scientific interest in possibly...
SciShow Kids
Explore the Solar System: The Rocky Planets
Explore the four inner rocky planets, as Jessi and Squeaks take you on a tour of the solar system!
Wonderscape
Science Kids: Earth and Our Solar System
This video is a lesson about the solar system, specifically focusing on the Milky Way galaxy, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), and their characteristics. The...
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 1/6)
Chief Scientist of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Dr. Jim Garvin, takes us on a journey to Mercury, Venus, Earth, the moon, near-Earth objects, and Mars. Why does space matter? Why is exploring the inner solar system so crucial?...
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 4/6)
Part 4 of Dr. Garvin's talk includes a hypothetical trip to a near-Earth object, a look at NASA's explorations of our own place in the solar system, planet Earth, and an introduction to what makes Mars such a fascinating place to study....
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 5/6)
In part 5, Dr. Garvin conveys the amazing past successes of robotic explorations on Mars and what we have to look forward to with the upcoming Mars Science Lab, also known as the Curiosity rover. (Show Description) Chief Scientist of...
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 2/6)
In part 2, Dr. Garvin continues explaining how much left we have to learn about Venus and recounts NASA's visits to the moon with the Apollo program. (Show Description) Chief Scientist of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, Dr. Jim...
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 6/6)
In the final part of Dr. Garvin's lecture he continues discussion for the future of exploring Mars with the upcoming Mars Science Lab/Curiosity Rover, the concepts for a future Mars sample-return mission, and his dreams of one day...
NASA
NASA | Exploring the Inner Solar System (Part 3/6)
In part 3, Dr. Garvin talks about the recent science and exploration breakthroughs at Earth's moon and explains why there's so much interest these days in near-Earth objects. (Show Description) Chief Scientist of NASA's Goddard Space...
NASA
Hubble Inspires Our Inner Explorer
Humanity's drive to explore led to one of the most iconic exploration machines of all time, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope. This video was edited by summer interns at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Credit: NASA’s Goddard Space Flight...
NASA
How NASA Studies The Space Near Earth
NASA studies the space around our home planet, a region we call geospace. It might appear empty, but geospace is bustling with electrically charged particles and magnetic fields -- all of which can impact the technology and satellites we...
SciShow
A New Comet’s Very, Very Near Miss
This week, a new comet will make its first visit to the inner Solar System, just barely missing Mars (we hope). SciShow Space News takes you there!
Crash Course
The Oort Cloud
Now that we’re done with the planets, asteroid belt, and comets, we’re heading to the outskirts of the solar system. Out past Neptune are vast reservoirs of icy bodies that can become comets if they get poked into the inner solar system....
TED Talks
TED: The mysterious world of underwater caves | Jill Heinerth
Cave diver Jill Heinerth explores the hidden underground waterways coursing through our planet. Working with biologists, climatologists and archaeologists, Heinerth unravels the mysteries of the life-forms that inhabit some of the...
Visual Learning Systems
Our Solar System
The video explains the concept of our Milky Way galaxy and our solar system's formation. The Inner Planets part 2/11
Curated Video
Exploring Uranus: The Cold Ice Giant of the Solar System
This video provides a brief overview of the planet Uranus. It starts by giving some key facts about Uranus, then discusses the discovery of Uranus by Sir William Herschel in 1781. Lastly, the video mentions that Uranus has two sets of...