Bill Nye the Science Guy describes how scientists and physicists might be able to stop an asteroid as it comes closer to Earth. He discusses the possibilities and potential methods of "shifting" an asteroids course. He discusses some math and units of conversion dealing with weight. He explains the science and possibilities in a manner that is very easy to understand. This video might help you as a science teacher visually introduce asteroids to your students.
In this video the question as to whether there is actually gravity in space is answered. The video discusses that astronauts are not actually floating in space but in reality they are falling and so ismthe International Space Station.They never hit the Earth though because they are also moving forward at an incredible speed. Gravity does affect objects in space but because of motion, objects can maintain an orbit.
Unveil the fascinating realm of weather prediction through this engaging video. Produced by NASA, this film dives into the intricate world of weather forecasting, exploring the techniques employed by scientists to predict weather patterns. Delve into the challenges faced in achieving 100% accuracy and gain a deeper appreciation for the complexities involved in this scientific endeavor.
This NASA video describes what the sun is and what it is made out of.
Part of the discussion is about sun spots and solar flares. They do a
great job showing actual video and talk on a younger grade level.
This NASA video demonstrates how scientists compare distances between the planets and the sun using the measurement system, Astronomical Units. They do a great job discussing scaling and why we use AU's as the measurement system when talking about our solar system.
In this educational video, scientists from Arizona State University, discuss a little bit about the red planet, what we know about it, and how we go about studying it. Great introductory video for those studying Mars.
This is an interesting educational video created for the younger students. It is an animation and song that describes the sun and the eight planets. It does skip poor old Pluto, which I refuse to believe is no longer is a planet.
This is an animated video discussing the age of the earth. It discusses uranium and zirconium dating methods. Part of the video also talks about how geologists use relative age dating.
This animated video discusses the factors that possibly led to Earth having water. After all, having water on a planet is extremely rare so where did our planet get it all? Here are some possibilities.
