Models of the solar system : earth, sun and moon.

On location on top of a volcano in the Canary Islands, Dr Simon Foster visits state of the art telescopes to see how astronomers are pushing back the boundaries of our understanding of the cosmos. The film is followed by a series of practical classroom demonstrations that teachers can use to introdu...

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Corporate Author:	Glasshead Productions (Producer)
Format:	Video
Language:	English
Language Notes:	This edition in English.
Published:	[London] : Teachers TV/UK Dept. of Education, 2010.
Series:	Education in video Teaching astronomy and space ; 1
Subjects:	Science > Study and teaching > Great Britain. Astronomy > Study and teaching > Great Britain. Sciences > Étude et enseignement > Grande-Bretagne. Astronomie > Étude et enseignement > Grande-Bretagne. Astronomy > Study and teaching. Science > Study and teaching. Great Britain. Alexander Street Video. Instructional television programs. Émissions pédagogiques télévisées.
Online Access:	Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)

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Summary:	On location on top of a volcano in the Canary Islands, Dr Simon Foster visits state of the art telescopes to see how astronomers are pushing back the boundaries of our understanding of the cosmos. The film is followed by a series of practical classroom demonstrations that teachers can use to introduce the basics of astronomy at KS3, including the phases of the moon and why we have seasons.
Item Description:	Title from resource description page (viewed Mar. 5, 2012).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (15 min.).
Playing Time:	00:15:45