Jupiter: Earth's Shield

More than 155 planets have been found outside of our solar system since the first extra-solar planet was identified in 1995. The search has long been heavily biased towards finding massive planets with short orbits. Now, to find an Earth-like planet, scientists are looking for a planetary setup that is similar to our own, in which a Jupiter-like planet lies a good distance away from its sun. This video segment adapted from NOVA explores how the arrangement of planets in our solar system may have affected the development of life on Earth.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5, 6, 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Minute(s)
Keywords: Jupiter, earth, gravity, solar system, asteroid, comet, planet, motion, force, mass, distance
Instructional Component Type(s): Video/Audio/Animation
Resource Collection: General Collection

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SC.6.P.13.In.2
Demonstrate and describe how forces can change the speed and direction of objects in motion.

SC.6.P.13.Su.2
Recognize that force can change the speed and direction of an object in motion.

SC.8.E.5.In.4
Identify gravity as the force that holds orbiting planets in place in the Solar System.

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