Let's Look at the Moon
Why does the moon seem to follow a moving car? This and other simple astronomy questions are answered in this short animation. Part of the “Everyday Science for Preschoolers” series.
Media Details
Runtime: 1 minutes 45 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Astronomy, Space Sciences
- Grade/Interest Level: 2 - 5
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2016
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Learning Media
- Series: Everyday Science for Preschoolers
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