Episode of Series “The Solar System”.
Provides information about the structural characteristics of the Moon and its effect on our planet. Shows that the moon is a satellite of the Earth, that its gravity is different to that of Earth, how it affects the Earth’s tides and why its surface is pitted with craters. Suitable for middle and upper primary levels.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
507789
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Lunar craters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Earth movements
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Lunar craters
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Tides
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Earth movements
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Gravity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Lunar craters
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Moon - Exploration
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Solar system
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)