Crash Course Kids
Seasons and the Sun
Ever wonder why we have seasons? A lot of people think it's because the Earth gets further away from the sun in winter, and closer in the summer. But, it's actually more interesting than that. In this episode of Crash Course Kids,...
Crash Course Kids
Earth's Rotation & Revolution
So, have you ever wondered why we have seasons? Or maybe where the sun goes when it's night time? *Hint: It doesn't actually go anywhere* In this episode of Crash Course Kids, Sabrina talks about the Earth's rotation and revolution and...
Curated Video
Why Earth's Tilt is More Important Than We Realize
New ReviewThe earth has an axial tilt of about 23.5 degrees. While this tilt is responsible for shaping our planet's climate and seasons, it also played a crucial role in shaping life on earth. What would have happened if the earth had no tilt? Is...
Curated Video
Depression
An area of low pressure, formed between polar and tropical latitudes when warm and cool air meet and begin to swirl around each other. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images...
Science ABC
Why Can't We See the Dark Side of The Moon?
One of the most important things we have learned about the Moon is that while it revolves around the Earth, it always points the same face toward our planet. That is the only face we see when we look at the Moon from home. In fact, we...
Mazz Media
Bailey's Big Back Yard: Air and Wind
In this program, Bailey learns about the wind as he experiences it. With help from his magical magnifying glass, Bailey and viewers learn about the complexity of wind and air and they come to understand that air is moving all around us.
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Concept of Day and Night
In this video, we explore the concept of Earth's rotation and how it affects our daily lives. Through simple explanations and relatable examples like sunrise and sunset, the video helps us understand the concept of Earth's rotation and...
Scholastic
Study Jams! A Day on Earth
It's good thing that it isn't up to RJ to spin the earth on its axis; he can't even keep a basketball spinning! In this video animation, he and viewers learn about Earth's movements in space. One thing to consider before you use this...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Go West Young Peep
Where does the sun go at night? Come along with PEEP as he sets out to find this answer. Along the way, learn some interesting facts about the sun and shadows. Extensive teaching tips and additional activities are also included. [8:50]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Daytime/nighttime
In this Dinosaur Train clip, the Pteranodon family is going on a camping trip. The train conductor explains about day and night, the changes in temperature between them, and how the sun rises and sets because the Earth is rotating on its...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Precession Causing Perihelion to Happen Later
Clarifies the effect of axial precession on the calendar and the date of perihelion and aphelion. [12:04]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Earth's Seasons Aren't Dictated by Closeness to Sun
Explains why Earth's closeness to the Sun does not dictate the seasons. [4:38]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Milankovitch Cycles Precession and Obliquity
Understand how changes in Earth's rotation can effect Earth's seasons and climate in this video. [12:57]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: What Causes Precession and Other Orbital Changes
Sal Khan explains the cause of precession and other orbital changes. [2:06]