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Characteristics of the Sun

Characteristics of the Sun

This video segment adapted from NASA describes the basic characteristics of our star, the Sun. OER Level

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3-12

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Earth as a System

Earth as a System

This visualization adapted from NASA maps progressive global changes onto a rotating globe. Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere are shown to be dynamic and interconnected. OER Level

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6-12

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Evolution of the Moon

Evolution of the Moon

This video from NASA looks at how Earth's moon has changed since its formation about 4.5 billion years ago. OER Level

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9-12

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Expedition 8 Crew Talks to Students in Japan

Expedition 8 Crew Talks to Students in Japan

In this video segment adapted from NASA, students in Matsuyama City, Japan, interview Expedition 8 Commander and NASA Science Officer Mike Foale and Flight Engineer Alexander Kaleri about life and work aboard the International Space Station. OER Level

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K-8

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Lunar Eclipse Essentials

Lunar Eclipse Essentials

In this video from NASA, learn how the path of the Moon through Earth's shadow creates lunar eclipses. OER Level

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6-12

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Solar Eclipses

Solar Eclipses

What is a solar eclipse and why are they only visible in some parts of the world? In this video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Susan Stolovy uses animations to provide an answer to these questions. OER Level

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3-8

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Solar System Dynamics: Orbits and Kepler's Laws

Solar System Dynamics: Orbits and Kepler's Laws

In this video from NASA, learn about Kepler's laws of planetary motion, and explore how human understanding of planetary orbits has changed throughout history. OER Level

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9-12

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Solar Wind's Effect on Earth

Solar Wind's Effect on Earth

This video segment adapted from NASA describes solar storms and their effects on Earth. Animations of coronal mass ejections and solar cycles help explain what we know, and what we can predict, about solar activity. OER Level

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3-12

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Tour of the Moon

Tour of the Moon

In this video from NASA, take a tour of Earth's moon and explore lunar surface features such as craters, rocks, mountains, basins, and valleys. OER Level

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6-12

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Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down?

Why Doesn't the Moon Fall Down?

In this animated video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Doris Daou explains how the forces of speed and gravity keep the Moon in a constant orbit around Earth. OER Level

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3-8

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