Jon Chase brings alive a series of fun and engaging demonstrations introducing the subject of space science.
These short films are from the 91热爆 series, Space Science Bites.
Suitable for teaching GCSE science in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4 and 5 in Scotland.
Gravity on Earth and in space. video
Jon Chase demonstrates why he would weigh more on Jupiter than on Earth.
The life cycle of stars. video
Jon Chase explains how the dust and gas released from dying stars forms new stars and solar systems using a popular game and a rap.
Nuclear fusion in stars. video
Jon Chase explains the nuclear fusion that causes stars like our sun to give out enormous heat.
The Big Bang and red shift. video
Jon Chase explains the scale of the solar system and universe using simple demonstrations.
Spectroscopy and the composition of stars. video
Jon Chase demonstrates a spectrometer made from a cardboard tube and an old CD to people in a shopping centre.
Waves and communication. video
Jon Chase demonstrates how electromagnetic waves are used in communication using an infra-red remote control and an outside TV broadcast.