Outer Planets Solar System

Study the Gas Giants using Online Video

Use these 5 online educational video titles to learn why are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune are called the "gas giants"? What stellar body orbits alongside Pluto? Unravel the unique characteristics of each of the five planets farthest from the Sun. Discover why Jupiter is called the Spotted Giant and why Galileo thought Saturn's beautiful rings were "ears" around the planet. Learn what Voyager 2 discovered about Uranus and Neptune, and uncover the mysteries of the most distant planet, Pluto.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the characteristics of Jupiter, the giant planet
• Learn about Saturn, the planet surrounded by rings.
• Uncover scientific facts about Uranus, the 'sideways' planet.
• Explore Neptune from the perspective of the space probe Voyager 2.
• Examine what is known about Pluto, the farthest planet from the Sun.

• Science > Study Of The Universe > The Outer Planets
• Jupiter The Spotted Giant (Runtime: 11:04)
• Saturn The Ringed Beauty (Runtime: 10:24)
• Uranus The Sideways Planet (Runtime: 07:49)
• Neptune The Farthest Giant (Runtime: 09:42)
• Pluto A Double Planet (Runtime: 10:29)