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NASA
A Total Solar Eclipse Revealed Solar Storms 100 Years Before Satellites
Eclipses set the stage for historic science. NASA is taking advantage of the Aug. 21, 2017 eclipse by funding 11 ground-based scientific studies. As our scientists prepare their experiments for next week, we're looking back to an...
Curated Video
Exploring the Unique Wildlife of the Galapagos Islands
The Galapagos Islands are a unique and biodiverse paradise, home to fascinating wildlife that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. From the iconic Galapagos tortoises to the only species of penguins living north of the equator,...
Curated Video
The Threat to the Amazon: Deforestation, Droughts, and Wildfires
This video highlights the alarming rate of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, primarily driven by activities such as cattle ranching, infrastructure development, and climate change. It emphasizes the devastating consequences of this...
Curated Video
The Origin and Importance of Weekends: A Historical Perspective
This video provides a brief history of the origin of the weekend, starting from the absence of a nationally agreed break to the demands made by unions for Saturday and Sunday off. It highlights the passing of the Fair Labor Standards Act...
Curated Video
Exploring the World: The Evolution and Thrills of Mountain Climbing
This video explores the origins and evolution of mountain climbing, from its humble beginnings to its popularity as an athletic activity today. It highlights the story of Horace Benedict du Cesur, a Swiss scientist who couldn't climb...
Curated Video
Exploring the Biodiversity of the Everglades
The Everglades is a unique and diverse ecosystem located in southern Florida. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in North America and is home to a wide range of plants and animals, including alligators and crocodiles....
Science360
ON-LOCATION FOR ASTRONOMY ON THE MALL
In Washington, D.C., on June 2, 2017 visitors were given a free guided tour of the sky at the 8th annual astronomy festival on the National Mall. This free public stargazing was organized by Donald Lubowich, coordinator of astronomy...
Science360
On-location for Astronomy on the Mall
In Washington, D.C., on June 2, 2017 visitors were given a free guided tour of the sky at the 8th annual astronomy festival on the National Mall. This free public stargazing was organized by Donald Lubowich, coordinator of astronomy...
NASA
NASA | SDO: Three Years of Sun in Three Minutes
Music: "A Lady's Errand of Love" - composed and performed by Martin Lass
In the three years since it first provided images of the sun in the spring of 2010, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has...
In the three years since it first provided images of the sun in the spring of 2010, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO) has...
PBS
Phases of a Total Solar Eclipse
Prepare to be amazed! An activity from PBS's Space series introduces interested astronomers to the wonders of a total solar eclipse. After viewing recorded reactions to the eclipse in 2017, individuals explore what happens during each...
Curated OER
Why Are Solar Eclipses Only Visible in Some Places?
Why can't we see a solar eclipse in California when they can see it in New York? Ask a scientist and discover how solar eclipses are like shadows that can only be seen if you are very near or directly under them. After viewing this...
SciShow Kids
Getting Ready for the Eclipse!
Get a grip on this year's eclipse and understand why some places around the world see it differently or not at all.
PBS
Eclipses Explained
Are scholars in the dark about eclipses? Shed some light on the subject! Learners explore the sun-moon-Earth system with an interactive lesson from PBS's Space series. Teaching materials include a printable passage, discussion questions,...
PBS
Eclipse Over America — Relative Sizes and Distances of the Sun and Moon
Here's a lesson that is sure to overshadow others! Introduce young astronomers to the unique size and distance relationship between the sun and moon with an activity from a larger series exploring space. A short video illustrates the...
PBS
Eclipse Over America — Predicting Eclipses
It's easy to find out in today's world when the next eclipse will be, but what about thousands of years ago? Junior astronomers discover how the Babylonians used lunar observations to accurately predict future eclipses through an...