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Mars Rotation - HQ
| Content Provider | WatchKnowLearn |
|---|---|
| Description | This is a simply a video of Mars rotating. There is no narration, just music. Teachers could use this to discuss the geography of Mars. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun in the Solar System. The planet is named after Mars, the Roman god of war. It is also referred to as the "Red Planet" because of its reddish appearance, due to iron oxide prevalent on its surface. Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere, having surface features reminiscent both of the impact craters of the Moon and the volcanoes, valleys, deserts and polar ice caps of Earth. Unlike the Earth, Mars is now a geologically inactive planet with no tectonic activity. It is the site of Olympus Mons, the highest known mountain in the Solar System, and of Valles Marineris, the largest canyon. The smooth Borealis basin in the northern hemisphere may be a giant impact feature covering 40% of the planet. Mars rotational period and seasonal cycles are likewise similar to those of Earth. |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights License | Proprietary |
| Subject Keyword | k-12 homeschool homeschooling home school parents educational videos Physical Characteristics k12 preK-12 Astronomy Solar System Mars Science |
| Content Type | Video |
| Educational Role | Student Teacher |
| Educational Use | Self Learning |
| Time Required | PT1M58S |
| Resource Type | Broadcast |
| Subject | Planets |
