Models of the solar system. Earth, sun and moon
Description
On location on top of a volcano in the Canary Islands, Dr Simon Foster visits state of the art telescopes to see how astronomers are pushing back the boundaries of our understanding of the cosmos.The film is followed by a series of practical classroom demonstrations that teachers can use to introduce the basics of astronomy at KS3, including the phases of the moon and why we have seasons.
Runtime
15 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
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Date of Publication
2010
Database
Alexander Street
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