Real World Science: Our Solar System

The planets of our solar system in a line. Caption: We'll begin with Mercury, the closest planet to the Sun.

Satellite footage, telescopic photos, and animation are used to teach students about the many aspects of the solar system. Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories, and space exploration. Students will discover facts about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution, and rotation. The program also features discussions of the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteors. Part of the Real World Science series.

(Source: DCMP)

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Keywords:
astronomy

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  • Real World Science: Our Solar System

    Type:
    Video
    Format:
    Streaming
    Accommodations:
    English Audio Descriptions - Visual, English Captions - Auditory
    Languages:
    English
    License:
    DCMP Membership
    Author:
    Mazzarella Media
    Length:
    22 minutes