When we look at the night sky, we see stars and the nearby planets of our own solar system. Many of those stars are actually distant galaxies and glowing clouds of dust and gases called nebulae. The universe is an immense space with distances measured in light years. The more we learn about the universe beyond our solar system, the more we realize we do not know. Students are introduced to the basic known facts about the universe, and how engineers help us explore the many mysteries of space.

Physicist Brian Greene explains superstring theory, the idea that minscule strands of energy vibrating in 11 dimensions create every particle and force in the universe. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 19-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.

This 9-minute video lesson considers various theories about the size of the universe. [Cosmology and Astronomy playlist: Lesson 19 of 85]

This 2-minute video lesson provides a correction for the previous video on the radious of the observable universe. [Cosmology and Astronomy playlist: Lesson 9 of 85]

This 17-minute video lesson discusses the radius of the observable universe. [Cosmology and Astronomy playlist: Lesson 8 of 85]

Use these free activities to help kids explore our planet, learn about global challenges, think of solutions, and take action.

The fact that no one knows the answer to this question is what makes it exciting. The story of physics has been one of an ever-expanding understanding of the sheer scale of reality, to the point where physicists are now postulating that there may be far more universes than just our own. Chris Anderson explores the thrilling implications of this idea. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 5-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.

Animation videos explaining things with optimistic nihilism.

They do take a unique approach to some topics so I strongly suggest you preview videos yourself before using them with students. E.g., Smoking is Awesome (this goes through why it makes us feel so good before fully explaining the havoc it puts bodies through!)

There is a lot to ponder and learn from this site!

These videos would be great to use for debate.

Great, short, engaging videos to explain all things physics to learners of all ages. Everything from Covid-19 to gravity to parallel universes!

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Physicist Patricia Burchat sheds light on two basic ingredients of our universe: dark matter and dark energy. Comprising 96% of the universe between them, they can't be directly measured, but their influence is immense. A quiz, thought provoking question, and links for further study are provided to create a lesson around the 16-minute video. Educators may use the platform to easily "Flip" or create their own lesson for use with their students of any age or level.

This informational, nonfiction text introduces the solar system and its many parts € the sun, the eight planets, the satellites of the planets, asteroids, comets, and meteoroids. It includes models that show sizes of the planets relative to the Earth and their distances from the Sun.

The Scale of the Universe 2 offers a unique look at scale as your explore different sized things in the universe. Use the scroll bar to zoom in and out. Click on objects to learn more.

It takes you on a ride down to the smallest thing theorized by scientists and then out to the vastness of the universe.

"Learn about outer space, leading scientific exploration, new technology, earth science basics, & more with science videos & news from Science Channel."

Including "How It's Made"
Free Science Channel Episodes
How the Universe Works
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Myth Busters Jr

An introduction to our solar system the planets, our Sun and Moon. To begin, students learn about the history and engineering of space travel. They make simple rockets to acquire a basic understanding Newton's third law of motion. They explore energy transfer concepts and use renewable solar energy for cooking. They see how engineers design tools, equipment and spacecraft to go where it is too far and too dangerous for humans. They explore the Earth's water cycle, and gravity as applied to orbiting bodies. They learn the steps of the design process as they create their own models of planetary rovers made of edible parts. Students conduct experiments to examine soil for signs of life, and explore orbit transfers. While studying about the International Space Station, they investigate the realities of living in space. Activities explore low gravity on human muscles, eating in microgravity, and satellite tracking. Finally, students learn about the context of our solar system the universe as they learn about the Hubble Space Telescope, celestial navigation and spectroscopy.

Veritasium explores puzzling scientific concepts, discussing them with experts and the public to uncover intriguing ideas.

*Math
*Physics
*Engineering
*Astronomy
*Misconceptions

A channel focused on science, featuring videos and playlists covering topics such as science experiments, optical illusions, aliens, human behavior, mathematics, artificial intelligence, art, and many other fascinating subjects.