Discusses the history of space exploration, assesses the NASA program, examines the causes and consequences of space exploration, and also asks students questions on the information provided.

Host Emily Calandrelli speaks to experts who are learning everything they can about asteroids and their potential impact on earth. From the dinosaur killer to the Chelyabinsk meteor of 2013 - we learn about the destructive power of asteroids. Emily takes a trip to the Ames Vertical Gun Range for an experiment that predicts impact size on the moon and the Earth. Emily also travels to Seattle Washington to meet a company that has a plan to profit from...

For the young budding scientist, BECON presents Science & Me. This fun and informative series is designed with your K-2 students in mind. Molecular Mike introduces basic science concepts through everyday activities and environments.Molecular Mike helps us learned about the sun, planets, stars, and other things floating around out there in space.

Using crisp images and lifelike animations, this program introduces students to the intriguing realm of stars and galaxies. The main characteristics of galaxies and stars are discussed. Special attention is given to the features of stars, including size, temperature, and brightness. The life cycle of a star is also highlighted, as are the tools used by astronomers to study space. Additional concepts and terminology illustrated in the video include:...

For the young budding scientist, BECON presents Science & Me. This fun and informative series is designed with your K-2 students in mind. Molecular Mike introduces basic science concepts through everyday activities and environments.Molecular Mike shows us how the sun, moon, and stars seem to move and change. But they're not the only ones moving.

This show explores the fascinating features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other terminology includes: constellations, spiral galaxy, elliptical galaxy, barred spiral galaxy, light-year, apparent magnitude, nebula, white dwarf, giant star, neutron star, supernova, prominence, sunspot, solar flare, meteor, crater, and comet.

Discovery of the TRAPPIST-1 solar system in 2015 was a game-changer; its red dwarf star is surrounded by seven Earth-sized planets, making it a first-of-its-kind find. Battle of the Exoplanets examines this unusual system and asks what progress has been made in the search for life onother planets.