In this 5:36 video, students learn about solar weather and how this weather affects Earth. It gives a short overview of the mission of the Van Allen Probes, formerly known as the Radiation Belt Storm Probes, which have been operating since their launch in 2012. (The current status of this mission can be followed online at http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/rbsp/mission/index.html.)
Earth and Space Science
MULTIMEDIA MODULE
Sixth grade, Seventh grade, Eighth grade