Spotlite | | NASA eClips

NASA Spotlites are short (90-120 second) student-produced videos that allow learners to actively confront and disprove science misconceptions. These videos are paired with classroom-ready 5E lessons that will engage learners through interactive technology. Use NASA eClips lessons and the Spotlite challenge to increase your learners' scientific literacy.

Earth Science
Life Science
Physical Science
Space Science
SME² Videos

Spotlite: Clouds

Spotlite: Seasons

Spotlite: Sun's Position

Spotlite: Characteristics of Plants

Spotlite: Plant Adaptations to Seasonal Change

Spotlite: Density

Spotlite: Gas and Mass

Spotlite: Heat & Temperature

Spotlite: Light

Spotlite: Magnets and Metals

Spotlite: Mass & Weight

Spotlite: Movement of Molecules

Spotlite: Objects at Rest

Spotlite: Physical Change

Spotlite: Sound Waves & Media

Spotlite: Moon Phases and Shadows

Spotlite: Planets

Spotlite: Stars

NASA SME²: How Can Women Be Successful in a STEM Career?

NASA SME²: How Do You Become an Astrophysicist?

NASA SME²: How Do You Study Stars?

NASA SME²: How Does the Composition of a Comet Tell Us Our History?

NASA SME²: How Far Can We See Past Earth's Atmosphere?

NASA SME²: Is There Pressure in Outer Space?

NASA SME²: What are Bioindicators?

NASA SME²: What is the Best Part of Being a Scientist?

NASA SME²: Why Did You Become a Scientist?

NASA SME²: Why Do Scientists Use Models?

Planets

In this lesson, students will address the common misconception that Mars is red because of its temperature. As students develop their understanding of chemical change in matter through explore activities, they will learn new vocabulary that applies to new concepts. Students will apply the vocabulary as they explain that Mars has a reddish tint due to the reaction of the rocks to its atmosphere.

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Why is Mars Red?

Student producers from St. Margaret's Episcopal School confront the misconception that Mars is red because of its temperature. Learn how to collect evidence refuting this misconception.