Comets and meteors
(DVD)

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DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Award-winning series explores the world of science and nature using humor, music, experiments, and interviews with scientists.
General Note
DVD features fully indexed chapters correlated to national science standards, downloadable teacher's guide, interactive glossary and quiz, Internet links, and bonus materials.
Participants/Performers
Hosted by Bill Nye.
Description
The science guy presents information about the origins, composition, and appearances of comets, meteors and asteroids. Describes the physical characteristics of comets and meteors, illustrating their elliptical orbits around the sun. Explains how a comet's tail is formed and reveals how meterorites contain valuable information about outer space. Presents theories about comet collisions with Earth and visits Meteor Crater in Arizona to reveal the impact of a meteor that collided with the earth.
Target Audience
Grade level: 4th and up.
Funding Information
Funded by the National Science Foundation.
System Details
DVD.
Language
In English or Spanish language.
Language
Closed captioned in English.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Nye, B. (20081995). Comets and meteors (Classroom ed.). Disney Educational Productions.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nye, Bill. 20081995. Comets and Meteors. Disney Educational Productions.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Nye, Bill. Comets and Meteors Disney Educational Productions, 20081995.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nye, Bill. Comets and Meteors Classroom ed., Disney Educational Productions, 20081995.

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