ESS1B - Earth & the Solar System

Next Generation Science Standards Earth Science Disciplinary Core Idea 1B:  Earth & 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.