Curated OER
Comets - Remnants Of The Beginning
Why do scientists study comets, and why are they so important? We learn that comets delivered much of the water, material, and chemicals that helped shape our planet. They also contain frozen evidence that can tell the story of our...
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Space Videos: Birth of the Solar System
Narrated animation showing how the solar system was likely formed. (Length: 2 min. 56 sec.)
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: How Planets Form
A video investigating how planets form from collisions and a solar nebula. [2:58]
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Solar System Information
Explore the theories to how the solar system formed in this video. [2:01]
National Geographic
National Geographic: Birth of a Solar System
The Solar System's birth was far from peaceful. Witness a representation of the spectacular explosion known as the "Big Bang".
Crash Course
Crash Course Big History #3: The Sun and the Earth
Learn about the Sun, and the formation of the planets in this crash course tutorial focusing on the formation and development of the Earth. [14:33]
Crash Course
Crash Course Astronomy #9: Introduction to the Solar System
This Crash Course Astronomy episode takes a look at the explosive history of our cosmic backyard, and how the universe went from a giant ball of gas to the system of planets and other celestial objects.
NASA
Nasa Space Place: Solar System Formation
Animated video tells the story of how the solar system came to be. [3:02]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: What Is the Solar System?
The solar system can be intimidating to study due to its vast size. This video is helpful in understanding patterns of the universe. Detailed background information on the formation of the solar system is included, as well as teaching...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: How Did Earth and the Solar System Form?
A video about how new elements created new possibilities, which enabled conditions around stars that were just right for making planets.Learn more about the formation of Earth and the solar system. [12:05]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Crash Course Big History: The Solar System & the Earth
A video that discusses the formation of our Sun, Solar System, and Earth. Video is informative and entertaining explaining how the formation is slightly more interesting than leftover crumbs and clam chowder. [14:00]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Threshold 4: Earth & Solar System
In this video, learn about how clouds of diverse, chemical matter spun around our Sun, came together to make our Earth and Solar System. [2:49]