ESS1.B: Earth and the Solar System

In this video Paul Andersen explains the parts of the Solar System; including the planets, dwarf planets, moons and asteroids. He explains how everything orbits around the Sun and how a proper understanding of this heliocentric model helps to explain planetary motions, eclipses, seasons, phases and even day and night.

In this video Paul Andersen explains the parts of the Solar System; including the planets, dwarf planets, moons and asteroids.  He explains how everything orbits around the Sun and how a proper understanding of this heliocentric model helps to explain planetary motions, eclipses, seasons, phases and even day and night.  A teaching progression K-12 is also included.