Science nation. Volume II, Physical sciences

DVD 2013

Learn about the latest research and discoveries into the physical sciences and earth science, and the geological and meteorological challenges, problems, and mysteries of our time. Each of the 37 segments gives a quick overview and summary of a particular issue that has been investigated by advanced researchers in leading U.S. universities and institutions, and can be used as references in classroom reports, research projects, and media presentat...

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ISBN:

9781607211907
1607211904

Description:

1 videodisc (approximately 90 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in
polychrome
digital
optical
video file DVD video

Target Audience Note:

Grades 5-12

Other Title:

Physical sciences/Earth sciences [DVD]
Earth sciences [DVD]

Notes:

Narrator, Miles O'Brien
DVD-R. If using computers, best played with VLC Media Player. May have problems playing on certain DVD players, particularly DVD/VHS combination machines
Widescreen
Licensed for public performance at Langara College

Contents:

Flash Mobs & Diversity in Chemical Evolution
The Physics & Mathematics of Organic Life
Higgs Boson: Discovering Another Key to the Universe
ALMA: Radio Telescope to the Edge of the Universe
The Physics of Computer Animation
3-D Supercomputer Imaging to Map Supernovae
Neutrino Search: Understanding the Origins of the Universe
Metal Foam: Stronger & Lighter Than Steel
Black Holes: Investigating Invisible Galactic Phenomena
Sunspots: How Magnetic Phenomena Affect Earth
Ocean Waves As Renewable Energy
Predicting Tornadoes
Polar Ice Cores: Revealing Earth's Past & Climate
CReSIS: Predicting Polar Ice Melt & Oceans Rising
Measuring The Water Cycle's Relationship to Climate Change
Earthquakes: Measuring, Imaging & Predicting
Volcanic Brackish Anchialines: Valuable But Threatened
Tree Rings: Records of Past Climate Changes
Tidal Marshes: Reflecting Sea Level Rise From Climate Change
Dam Removal: Mapping & Predicting Topographical Changes
Antarctic Rocks: Clues to the Continent's Past
Oceanic Dead Zones & Climate Change
Tornadoes: Causes & Consequences
Ice Core Investigation: Clues to Understanding Global Warming
Investigating Wood as Safest Construction for Earthquakes
Human Response to Tsunami Waves: Best Escape Measures
Large Lakes Observatory: Multi-disciplinary Investigations
Cleaning Polluted Drinking Water
Green Roof Gardens: Cooler & Beneficial to Human Environments
Electric Fish: Its Brain & Human Technology
Creativity: Relationship of Science & Music
Engineering & Music: Art & Science Team Up
Printable Robots: Inexpensive Consumer Helpers
Hurricane Damage Control Through Technology
Hurricane Prediction by Dropsonde Technology
Hydrogen Cells: Non-Polluting Future Energy Source?
The Sikuliaq: A Scientific Icebreaker Ship

Control Number:

1146095

Other Authors:

National Science Foundation (U.S.), producer
New Dimension Media, Inc., producer, distributor
O'Brien, Miles, narrator

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