The Standard Deviants blast off into space with a look at the basic terminology you need to know to be an expert star-searcher. Then they’ll take you back in time to the beginnings of astronomy, where you’ll meet the guys who first began to study the stars, like Plato, Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Kepler.
Subjects: Astronomy
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From Galileo to Gravity
Meet the giants of astronomy, like Kepler, Galileo and Newton. Then the Standard Deviants tackle one of Newton’s favorite subjects: the awesome power of gravity! See what happens when two objects are attracted to each other.
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The Light Spectrum
The Standard Deviants help you to see the light – the light spectrum, that is. They’ll show you all the properties of light, including the shifty Doppler Effect. That will get you ready for the perceptive topic of telescopes (there’s a lot more to these useful instruments than meets the eye).
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The Earth and the Moon
The Standard Deviants take you on a tour of that big ball of mud we call home: the Earth. It’s got magnetic fields, atmospheric layers, and more stats than a baseball player. They’ll also take a look at the Earth’s sidekick, the Moon.
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The Solar System
The Standard Deviants sail through the solar system and meet the planets. There are the terrestrial planets — Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars; and there are the jovian planets — Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. And don’t forget the little fella, Pluto.
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A Closer Look at the Moon
This inspiring look at the Moon helps students understand what makes Earth’s nearest neighbor so unique. Take a close look at the Moon and learn why there are so many more craters on it than on Earth. Learn how the Moon affects our oceans’ tides and understand the phases of the Moon. Learn what a waxing or waning moon is, and also learn about lunar and solar eclipses and the Moon’s orbit around Earth.. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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A Closer Look at the Planets
NEWLY REVISED. Introduce your students to the new definitions of Planets, Dwarf Planets and Small Solar System Bodies. With the amazing clarity of new Hubble photography and 3D animation, students will discover: What happened to Pluto?? Newer planet categories like Terrestial and Jovian and new terminology like Plutons are made concrete and easy to understand. Students will learn how technology helps science expand and refine our growing understanding of the Solar System. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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A Closer Look at the Sun and Stars
When you look at the stars what do you see? It’s time to separate fact from fiction as we discover why stars light the sky; learn about constellations, amazing facts about Polaris and why stars appear to move with the seasons. Then we take a look at our own sun to discuss energy, sunspots, seasons, the greenhouse effect and even photosynthesis. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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A Closer Look at Earth
From above and below the surface, students take a closer look at what makes the third planet from the sun so special. They learn to read clues to earth’s history in eras, plates, and core structures. They witness the forces that constantly change the surface features, like weathering, erosion and volcanic activity, and they see what our planet is made of. Spectacular NASA footage and lively animation will pique students’ curiosity. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.
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Solar System, The: A First Look
Students take a tour of our solar system. Visit each of the planets to learn about their special features, sizes, and orbits. Learn about the planets’ moons and rings, and how gravity keeps them in orbit. Stop at the sun, discover its immense size, and see sunspots and solar flares. Find out what scientists have learned about the planets through telescopes, space missions, and satellites. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.