NASA eClips

NASA eClips™ Real World: Scaling the Solar SystemPaul Chodas, Manager for NASA's Near Earth Object Program, explains Astronomical Units (AUs) and how this unit of measure helps simplify an understanding of distances within the solar system. To further simplify thinking about these vast distances, distances within the solar system are explained scaled to the size of a football field. Includes video, background resources, and activities. NASA eClips™ Real World are short, relevant educational vi

NASA eClips™ Real World: Earth's Energy Balance - Small Changes, Big ImpactEarth's energy balance is very delicate. Small changes may have a big impact. How might changes in Earth's land and atmosphere impact this delicate balance? How might this knowledge be used to help us take better care of Earth? Includes video, background resources, and activities. NASA eClips™ Real World are short, relevant educational video segments for students. These videos explain science, engineering, and natural a

Our World: The Moon's Impact on EarthThe Moon impacts Earth through tides and moonlight. NASA missions to the Moon continue to help us discover more about our nearest neighbor. Learn more about Moon mapping and resources from NASA Subject Matter Experts. Includes video, background resources, and activities. NASA eClips™ Real World are short, relevant educational video segments for students. These videos explain science, engineering, and natural and designed world concepts. What is NASA eClips™?

Resource Description: What are citizen scientists? Why is their work so important to NASA? Join Dr. Michelle Thaller as she explains how the general public, using scientific protocols, careful observations and accurate measurements, can help NASA make exciting new discoveries. Find out how you can be a citizen scientist today. The resource includes a short video and relevant background information and activities.What is NASA eClips™ ? NASA eClips™ is a NASA-supported project that brings togeth

NASA eClips™ Real World: Limits of the Solar SystemWhat defines the limits of the solar system? Where does the Oort Cloud fit within this defined space? Paul Chodas, from NASA's Near Earth Object Program, answers these questions and fills us in on some of NASA's missions and explorations that have helped shape our understanding of the solar system. Includes video, background resources, and activities. NASA eClips™ Real World are short, relevant educational video segments for students. These vi