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Getting It Right: Three Stories About Problem Solving
This unit models basic problem solving techniques and introduces the scientific method. Connects to Earth, General & Physical Sciences curricula covering problem solving, scientific models and methods.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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Ancient Ring of Gold: Mapping and Geologic Time, An
Social Studies lessons on mapping and on civilizations which value gold, such as the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Connects to Earth and Science curricula covering geologic time, topographic maps and rock formations.
Grade Level: 6-8
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Limits: Energy Resources and the Environment
Examines the various sources of our nation's energy supply, comparing renewable and non-renewable resources. Connects to Earth, and Physical Science curricula covering renewable resources, fossil fuels, energy and the environment.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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Simply Incredible: Electronics and Computers
Explores transistors. Integrated circuits and the microchips that contain them. Connects with Physical Science as well as computer classes and music classes discussing electronic music and synthesizers. Covers electrical circuits, electronics and computers.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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Powerful Stuff: Heat and Electrical Power
A visit to a steel company, which recycles this popular alloy from junkyard cars, explains that in order to produce steel to certain specifications, intensely high levels of heat must be generated by massive amounts of electricity. Connects with Physical Science curricula, plus Social Studies on the Bronze and Iron Ages, the Industrial Revolution and the discovery of electricity. Topics treated are heat, electrical power and metals.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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Little Buddies: Microbes and Minig
The video includes a lab visit with a metallurgical engineer working to isolate bacteria to extract specific metals from low-grade ore and a field visit with an engineer using bacteria and water to do just that - extract cooper. Connects to curricula of Life, General and Earth Science and could supplement a discussion of cooperation and friendship. Topics developed are microbes and mining.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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One More Time Recycling
The problem of waste and the need for recycling and reusing materials are the subjects of this unit and the video features visits to two recycling facilities. Connects to curricula in General, Earth, Physical and Life Science and to Social Studies units on the environment. Topics developed are waste management, resources and the environment and land use.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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What's It Worth? Risk and Value in Technology and Society
A visit with a biomechanical engineer at Dow-Corning-Wright and an oil drilling engineer working offshore in the Gulf of Mexico explores the relationship between what society judges as valuable and worth taking a risk for, and technological advances. Connects to General, Earth and Physical Science curricula and is centered around the social issues of risk/reward and values. Topics include social values and technology, technology and economics.
Grade Level: 6-8
Running Time: 15 mins
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