A collection of short explainer films by Professor Brian Cox comprising six clips focused on space physics.
In each of these clips both abstract ideas and those involving orders of magnitude difficult to imagine are explained simply and clearly.
Space physics is a topic that generally interests and excites students. Some of these clips go beyond what is required for the curriculum but will act to inspire and promote further curiosity in students.
These clips will help students to develop understanding and curiosity of space physics at KS3, or to reinforce and revisit at KS4.
They could also support non-specialist teachers in developing their own knowledge and understanding.
Why do we have days, nights and seasons? video
A demonstration, using everyday objects, of how the Earth moves to give us days and nights, and seasons.
Why do astronomers use 'light years' to measure distance in space? video
A short explanation of 鈥榣ight years鈥 and why scientists use them in place of standard units of measurement when talking about space.
What is the Milky Way? video
A description of the Milky Way and its components, including stars, dust, gas and the mysterious 鈥榙ark matter鈥.
Moons in our solar system. video
A short description of moons in the solar system including what differentiates a moon from a planet.
The solar system. video
A description of the solar system including the eight planets, the asteroid belt, dwarf planets, the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud.
