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Our Distant Neighbours


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Format: DVD

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Catalogue Number:  110160DV
ISBN number:  9781592342136
Producer:  Visual Learning Company
Subject:  Science
Language:  ENGLISH
Grade Level:  3 - 6
Country of Origin:  U.S.
Copyright Year:  2007
Running Time:  15
Rights:  PPR

Guide Available:   110160.pdf

This program explores the outer planets of the solar system. Vivid, colorful images transmitted by exploratory spacecraft serve as the basis of this video tour of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Often referred to as the "gas giants," the unique features of these large and distant planets are described. Jupiter's Giant Red Spot, Saturn's colorful rings, and the fierce storms of Neptune are highlights of the program. Important terminology includes: sun, rotation, revolution, orbit, ellipse, gravity, inertia, telescope, Hubble telescope, exploratory spacecraft, asteroid belt, meteoroid, and comet.

Includes 5-question video quiz and 25-page teacher's guide. Extra features on the DVD include, index, slides, glossary, English subtitles and an iMovie project.





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