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Earthshine

TLF ID M016472

This six and a half minute video segment from Catalyst explains Earthshine as light from our own Earth reflected back from the Moon's dark side. A PhD student is studying it to learn about how light reflects from a planet that contains liquid water as well as land. Her work may one day lead to the discovery of other planets with oceans and continents.

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Educational value

This video provides an excellent example of the critical and creative thinking capability of the Australian Curriculum that is suitable for year 7 to 9 science students learning about either the solar system or light. It addresses Science as a Human Endeavour. Earthshine and its use in the search for other planets similar to Earth are displayed and explained effectively with the use of models.

Year level

7; 8; 9; 10

Topics Abstract art Sound Eclipses Seasons Orbits Electromagnetic radiation Tides Evidence Observations (Data) Electricity Evaluation Moon Heat Test validity Paradigms Peer review

Learning area

Science

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Author

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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