Spotlite | | NASA eClips

NASA Spotlites videos are short (90-120 second) student-produced videos designed to address science misconceptions. The videos are used within classroom-ready 5E lessons that utilize interactive technologies. Lessons foster conceptual change and deeper understanding of scientific vocabulary.

Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Space Science
SME² Videos

Spotlite: Clouds

Spotlite: Seasons

Spotlite: Sun's Position

Spotlite: Plant Adaptations to Seasonal Change

Spotlite: Characteristics of Plants

Spotlite: Plant Adaptations to Seasonal Change

Spotlite: Density

Spotlite: Objects at Rest

Spotlite: Gas and Mass

Spotlite: Heat & Temperature

Spotlite: Magnets and Metals

Spotlite: Mass & Weight

Spotlite: Movement of Molecules

Spotlite: Objects at Rest

Spotlite: Physical Change

Spotlite: Sound Waves & Media

Spotlite: Light

Spotlite: Stars

Spotlite: Moon Phases and Shadows

Subject Matter Experts as Educators

Heat & Temperature

In this activity, students will explain the difference between heat and energy as a result of watching the NASA Spotlite video, learning the vocabulary collaboratively, and discussing how the movement of molecules creates thermal energy.