The solar system. Planets, asteroids and comets
Description
Saturn and the Scale of the Solar System: planetary scientist Sheila Kanani shows us the stunning images of Saturn and its moons taken from the Cassini spacecraft. She explains what we know about the planet, how far away it is and how it differs from the Earth. Asteroids and Comets: astronomer Jay Tate reveals the risks and dangers of an asteroid collision on the Earth and explains how our understanding of orbits allows us to track them. We also ask what we might do if we discover an asteroid or comet heading our way.The films are followed by a number of engaging practical demonstrations that teachers can use to follow up these topics in the classroom.
Runtime
15 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2010
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
Similar Films
Journey of the universe. The passion of animals. Episode 7
Time frenzy. Keeping up with tomorrow
Who Are We? A History of Brain Science
Science video vocab. Instincts
Measurement and Uncertainty
POV. Science guy. Bill Nye. Season 31, Episode 1
The Future of Modern Living
Primary ICT. Whiteboard science
Teaching the KS2 snack bar lesson
Secondary science. How science works
Demonstrating physics
Lesson starters. How we see things. Primary science
Episode 10, Beyond the Solar System (Zenith)
Teachers in the freezer
Science and religion. Personhood