SPACE: Moon, Eclipse and Stars

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VIDEO: Spin Around the Solar System, A: Moon Dance
The moon and Earth formed at about the same time from the same type of materials. Ever since, the pair has been dancing through space and time together. This program investigates ways the moon and Earth affect each other, why they became so different, and what the future holds for the relationship. It also covers a variety of general lunar topics such as ocean tides, the phases we see from Earth, and the Apollo moon landings.
Grades: Gr. 5 - Gr. 8     Runtime: 15:00     ©2001    United Learning

An Introduction to the Earth's Moon (01:08) Moon Exploration (01:25) Moon Formation (03:32)
More Moons (00:41) The Moon and
Tides
(04:00)
Moon Phases (01:56)
Eclipses and Conclusion (01:37) Video Quiz:
The Moon Dance
(03:38)
 

VIDEO: Space Exploration: Our Solar System
"Part I: The Inner Planets" traces the development of our solar system. It describes the sun and the four inner planets, Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Using video footage from NASA, computer-generated graphics, and animations, the planets are described and contrasted. "Part II: The Outer Planets" begins outside the asteroid belt. The huge outer planets are presented and compared. NASA footage from satellite fly-bys helps to show these exciting worlds. Distances in space are incredible, and even within our own solar system, they are beyond imagination. An attempt is made to help students appreciate these great distances with various comparisons and models.
Grades: Gr. 5 - Gr. 8     Runtime: 31:21     ©1994    United Learning

Welcome to the Solar System! (00:59) The Sun (04:21) The Inner Planets (13:10)
The Outer Planets (08:20) Space Probes (02:15)  

VIDEO: Spin Around the Solar System, A: Look to the Stars
What are stars? How far away are they? How old is the world? Where does the universe end? With help from sophisticated telescopes, space probes, and centuries of accumulated scientific knowledge, the answers to these perplexing questions are being answered. This show steps beyond the solar system to introduce viewers to the universe, light years, super novas, and the Big Bang theory.
Grades: Gr. 5 - Gr. 8     Runtime: 15:00     ©2001    United Learning

On a Clear Night, You Can See Lots and Lots of Stars! (01:16) Where in the World Are We? (02:23) What's in the Light Years of Space Between Stars? (01:58)
Beyond the Milky Way and Back Into Time (03:19) How Stars Form (02:44) Dying Stars and Conclusion (02:22)
Video Quiz: Look to the Stars (03:45)    
 

SPACE WEB LINKS

The 9 Planets: Multimedia Tour of the Solar System   Views of the Solar System   Space.com: Full Moon Fever
Exploring the Moon   The Constellations and Their Stars   Space.com: Full Lunar Eclipse
Lunar Eclipses for Beginners   Solar Eclipse   Space.com
Amazing Space   CNN: Science & Space   NASA Kids
Star Child    NASA's Space Place    

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