Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Health. (2007) Highlights the six major essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Also explores the digextive process and the nutritional benefits of certain foods. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffkk2N3JQSHZRdmJEWnNGcTY0TnF1VFpjRkRsYzl2cFgwVk1iXzZQUXBmT0U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Health.(2007) Explores the USDA food pyramid, emphasizing the five major food groups and the nutritional benefits of each. Balanced diets are also explained. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffkk2N3JQSHZRdmJEWnNGcTY0TnF1VFpjRkRsYzl2cFgwVk1iXzZQUXBmT0U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Health. (2007) Stresses the fundamental skills needed to plan, select, and prepare foods that make up a healthy diet. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffkk2N3JQSHZRdmJEWnNGcTY0TnF1VFpjRkRsYzl2cFgwVk1iXzZQUXBmT0U&usp=sharing
A major part of cooking involves delivering heat energy to natural things and transforming them to the state where they can be digested and absorbed. This technique does not stop at simply making food taste good. Professor Wrangham of Harvard University says the ability to produce food through heat is what helped humans evolve.
"Power" is about how to change ingredients using physical force. In terms of preserving, texture, convenience, and nutrient intake, this revolutionary cooking method provided the foundation for cultural development
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Introduces the basic units of the metric system and how they compare with the English system of weights and measures. Explains the importance of mensuration and describes different types of physical measurements, including length, distance, volume and mass. Identifies the units of metric measure and discusses the methods of converting from one system to the other. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Discusses the processes of measuring length and temperature using metric units of measure. Defines the concepts of length and distance and illustrates the tools used for these physical measurements. Compares the use of meters in metric measurement to standard units in the English system. Also introduces the Celsius thermometer and Kelvin scale, illustrating how temperature is measured using the metric system. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Explores how the metric system is used to measure the properties of matter. Defines mass and volume and introduces the metric units used for mass measurement and cubic content. Illustrates how a triple beam balance is used to determine weight and how mass, volume and density are measured in grams, liters and centimeters. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Illustrates how to convert English units of measurement to metric units. Begins by explaining how different units of metric measurement can be converted within the system itself and illustrates the formulae for determining mass, volume and density. Contrasts standard units of measure with metric units and illustrates the conversions for length and distance, mass, volume and temperature. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock discusses the fundamentals of measurement. Animated graphics illustrate the concept of physical dimensions, including size, height, and length and show how to measure different types of objects. Also identifies inches, feet and yards as standard units of measurement and describes how to use a ruler.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the mathematical concept of place value. He illustrates how numbers are placed in units of ones, tens, and hundreds and demonstrates how tens can be made by ones and groups of tens can equal hundreds. Also explains how a number can be classified as less than or greater than other another number by determining its value.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Program 4, From the Mayan ruins to Jamestown, Virginia, currrent NASA technologies are helping archaeologists uncover exciting artifacts. NASA catscan technology helps dissect a 10 million year old dinosaur named Dakota. And the Lewis and Clark trail is uncovered from space using remote sensing technologies.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2009) Our latest NASA 360 program is all about the mind body connection. We take a deeper look at how machines are being used to help make our lives better. In this episode we show how biofeedback training is helping kids with ADHD, how astronauts use 3-d to train here on Earth before going into space, how technology is being use to help people with injuries back here on Earth, plus lots more.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action weather footage helps students learn how they can observe the weather. Concepts and terminology: temperature, air pressure, weather systems, precipitation, and wind.
Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science.(2012) All the people in the world live on the same planet, which we call home. This program explains why Earth is precious and how it is being damaged. Special attention is paid to how we can conserve natural resources and care for the planet. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVXlFcng4Y2pnOFk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2018) In this episode: Maker spaces, Mantis Shrimp, cheating Cheetahs, bat sonar, 4 Awesome Discoveries, new technology for farmers, the Science of Speed and much more!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic units of heredity by exploring the history and science of genetics. Introduces Gregor Mendel and Mendel's law, describing his genetic experiments with plants. Identifies the role of genes in determining inherited traits that are passed on to offspring. Discusses cross-breeding, pollination, and variation biology, and describes dominant and recessive traits. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic science of genetics and examines its relationship to inherited traits. Reviews the plant experiments performed by Gregor Mendel which resulted in an understanding of heredity. Describes the role of dominant and recessive genes in determining which traits are passed on from parent to offspring. Also defines genotypes, alleles, Punnett Squares, and hybrids, and explains how genetic probabilities are calculated. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the genetic factors that determine inherited traits in plants, animals, and humans. Reviews the research of Gregor Mendel relative to plant genetics. Explains the results of his experiments with pea pods to illustrate the law of segregation and explain the genetic aspects of reproduction. Discusses the law of independent assortment, gene dominance, mutation biology and genetic disorders. Also highlights the scientific discoveries of Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Examines how the study of genetics impacts society. Reviews the history of genetic research, citing the heredity theories of Mendel, Boveri, and Sutton. Also identifies the scientists whose continued research of inherited traits led to the identification of chromosomes and the discovery of the DNA molecule. Illustrates the molecular structure of DNA and explains genetic code, selective breeding, human genome mapping, and genetic recombination. Also discusses the moral and ethical aspects of genetic engineering. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts and terminology: characteristics, traits, and inheritance. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Explores the genetic principles associated with heredity. Identifies the difference between physical and acquired traits and explains the role of genes in determining inherited traits. Introduces Gregor Mendel and his genetic experiments with plants and defines dominant and recessive traits, chromosomes, DNA, and genetic engineering. Program concludes with a five-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfRkJtTHMzTEJTYkk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: STEM. (2015) Seeds: Genetic Engineering In the past, overpopulation and food-shortage issues have plagued humanity. Today, cross-breeding and genetic modification of plants has played a significant role in allowing the human population to expand to the staggering extent that we are witnessing today and may be able to overcome the imposing threat of food shortages.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Explores the nature of light, focusing on wave theory and particle theory and investigates various modes of light production. Discusses different frequencies along the electromagnetic spectrum, including radio waves, infrared rays, the visible spectrum, ultraviolet rays, x-rays, and gamma rays. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfQnBhVHMwYXdiNlU&usp=sharing
Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Explores the properties of light, discussing how objects reflect and absorb light and exploring the concepts of reflection and refraction. Examines the characteristics of concave and convex mirrors as well as concave and convex lenses. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfQnBhVHMwYXdiNlU&usp=sharing
Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Investigates sound, how it is produced, how it travels, its specific properties, and its everyday uses. Illustrates sound waves and defines the properties of sound, including frequency, pitch, intensity, loudness, and the Doppler Effect. Explores the various interactions between sound waves, such as the reflection of sound and combining of sounds. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfQnBhVHMwYXdiNlU&usp=sharing
Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Explores the nature of waves, illustrating different characteristics of waves, including amplitude, wavelength, and frequency. Describes various types of waves, including transverse and longitudinal waves, and explains how the speed of waves is calculated. Examines the interactions between waves, reflection, refraction, diffraction, and interference. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfQnBhVHMwYXdiNlU&usp=sharing
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Audience: General; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. The video briefly recounts the eruptive history of Halema'uma'u and describes the formation and continued growth of the current summit vent and lava lake. It features USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists sharing their insights on the summit eruption: how they monitor the lava lake, how and why the lake level rises and falls, why explosive events occur, the connection between Kilauea's ongoing summit and East Rift Zone eruptions, and the impacts of the summit eruption on the Island of Hawai'i and beyond.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. For high school students, discussions about ethics would typically center on issues like cheating on a test or plagiarism, but, in this four-part series (15 minutes each), the discussion focuses on how ethics affect careers and the workplace. Filmed in a high school government class, students discuss ethical behavior in the arenas of business, government, and science as a way to foster deeper thinking about the ethical dimensions of their life and our society. Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers. Part 1: Ethics in Bioresearch; Ethics in Government High school students discuss stem cell research and the Patriot Act.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. For high school students, discussions about ethics would typically center on issues like cheating on a test or plagiarism, but, in this four-part series (15 minutes each), the discussion focuses on how ethics affect careers and the workplace. Filmed in a high school government class, students discuss ethical behavior in the arenas of business, government, and science as a way to foster deeper thinking about the ethical dimensions of their life and our society. Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers. Part 2: Ethics in Cyber-Technology; Ethics in the Media High school students discuss the integrity of cyber-technology and media?s responsibility to citizens.
In the 19th century, America was divided by the Appalachian Mountains allowing the East and West to develop independent of each other, NY Governor DeWitt Clinton proposed building the Erie Canal helping to connect the country while also fueling its growth. He turned to the bankers on Wall Street for help. Shortly thereafter the issuance of bonds by Wall Street would help to build the nations railroads. The bankers on Wall Street even helped the North win the Civil War by providing a steady flow of money. Wall Street was a major contributor to the growth of America.
NASDAQ founded in 1971 made it possible for young, high risk companies to go public creating a role for venture capitalists. Early venture capitalists included Queen Isabella of Spain who funded Christopher Columbus' voyage to the new world and banker JP Morgan who funded Thomas Edison and the electric light. On the NASDAQ, high risk ventures in Silicon Valley could be shared with investors on main street accelerating America's growth.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2017) Immediately after the end of WWII, Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces, made the assertion that Japan would never be able to return again as a world power. Despite his prediction, Japan ascended into the world's second largest economy in just over two decades. How did Japan achieve this "miraculous" comeback? This episode searches for the answer from newly released documents and audio cassette tapes of leading figures during Japan's rapid economic growth, including politicians, government officials, and business persons.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2017) In the middle of the 1980's, finance took over the main role in the Japanese economy, and the country headed toward an era of financial capitalism. The Japanese, who became an economic giant eventually, immersed themselves in the money game. Real estate values and stock prices escalated giving birth to a "bubble economy." However, this unprecedented booming economy suddenly "burst," and the foundation of Japan was greatly shaken. What happened to the Japanese after the 1980's when the global economy underwent a major change? This episode spotlights what Japan's bubble economy really was, from interviews with more than 100 key figures of the bubble.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2018) In this episode: Maker spaces, Mantis Shrimp, cheating Cheetahs, bat sonar, 4 Awesome Discoveries, new technology for farmers, the Science of Speed and much more!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic units of heredity by exploring the history and science of genetics. Introduces Gregor Mendel and Mendel's law, describing his genetic experiments with plants. Identifies the role of genes in determining inherited traits that are passed on to offspring. Discusses cross-breeding, pollination, and variation biology, and describes dominant and recessive traits. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the basic science of genetics and examines its relationship to inherited traits. Reviews the plant experiments performed by Gregor Mendel which resulted in an understanding of heredity. Describes the role of dominant and recessive genes in determining which traits are passed on from parent to offspring. Also defines genotypes, alleles, Punnett Squares, and hybrids, and explains how genetic probabilities are calculated. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Explains the genetic factors that determine inherited traits in plants, animals, and humans. Reviews the research of Gregor Mendel relative to plant genetics. Explains the results of his experiments with pea pods to illustrate the law of segregation and explain the genetic aspects of reproduction. Discusses the law of independent assortment, gene dominance, mutation biology and genetic disorders. Also highlights the scientific discoveries of Carl Correns and Hugo de Vries. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Examines how the study of genetics impacts society. Reviews the history of genetic research, citing the heredity theories of Mendel, Boveri, and Sutton. Also identifies the scientists whose continued research of inherited traits led to the identification of chromosomes and the discovery of the DNA molecule. Illustrates the molecular structure of DNA and explains genetic code, selective breeding, human genome mapping, and genetic recombination. Also discusses the moral and ethical aspects of genetic engineering. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTnVVYkRjRXAxVUk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades:4-5; Subject: Science. (2013) This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts and terminology: characteristics, traits, and inheritance. For Guide go to: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B9ZT7PYcIjLfMlZJSUdySHdVNWM?usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Explores the genetic principles associated with heredity. Identifies the difference between physical and acquired traits and explains the role of genes in determining inherited traits. Introduces Gregor Mendel and his genetic experiments with plants and defines dominant and recessive traits, chromosomes, DNA, and genetic engineering. Program concludes with a five-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfRkJtTHMzTEJTYkk&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: STEM. (2015) Seeds: Genetic Engineering In the past, overpopulation and food-shortage issues have plagued humanity. Today, cross-breeding and genetic modification of plants has played a significant role in allowing the human population to expand to the staggering extent that we are witnessing today and may be able to overcome the imposing threat of food shortages.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.