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Astronomy Theories

Astronomy Theories

This video segment from Swift: Eyes through Time deals with the advancement of science through changing existing ideas, refuting outdated theories, and incorporating new findings. OER Level

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5-8

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Clean Coal?

Clean Coal?

Explore the challenges facing the deployment of clean coal technology in this video segment adapted from FRONTLINE: "Heat." OER Level

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6-12

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Converting to Biodiesel

Converting to Biodiesel

Meet a college student whose class project to turn cooking grease into diesel fuel resulted in converting bus fleets to biodiesel, in this video from Earth Island Institute's New Leaders Initiative. OER Level

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5-12

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Cooking Cookies with Solar Power

Cooking Cookies with Solar Power

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, two solar cookers are tested against a control to see which can cook a "s'more" faster. OER Level

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K-8

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Designing Future Cities: Alternative Energy

Designing Future Cities: Alternative Energy

In this video segment adapted from ZOOM, visit a class as they design a city of the future that will use solar, wind, and water power to fuel its economy. OER Level

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3-8

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Electricity

Electricity

This video segment from IdahoPTV's D4K explains some electrical vocabulary and follows the route of electricity from its generation to the home. OER Level

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4-6

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Energy Sources

Energy Sources

This video segment illustrates a variety of energy sources used to generate electricity, some of which are in use and some of which are under exploration.

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3-12

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Engineering Biofuels

Engineering Biofuels

In this video segment adapted from KQED's QUEST, find out how synthetic biologists use the techniques of metabolic engineering and directed evolution to make more effective biofuels. OER Level

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9-12

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Ethanol Biofuel

Ethanol Biofuel

In this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about one scientist's idea for using biotechnology to make ethanol a more efficient alternative to gasoline. OER Level

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9-12

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Fracking

Fracking

In this video segment adapted from Need to Know, learn about the controversial method of extracting natural gas known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and how some residents who live near drill sites are concerned that it's polluting their water. OER Level

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9-12

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Franklin Chang-Díaz: Rocket Scientist

Franklin Chang-Díaz: Rocket Scientist

This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW profiles Franklin Chang-Díaz, a scientist who is working on plasma-powered rockets and was NASA's first Latin American astronaut. OER Level

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6-12

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Fuel Cells

Fuel Cells

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, hydrogen fuel cell cars promise pollution-free driving, but will we see them anytime soon?

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6-12

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Fusion: The Hydrogen Bomb

Fusion: The Hydrogen Bomb

Just after World War II, nuclear scientists turned their attention from fission to fusion. This video segment adapted from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE looks at the beginnings of thermonuclear power generation. OER Level

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6-12

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Gamma-ray Burst Theories

Gamma-ray Burst Theories

This video segment from Swift: Eyes through Time introduces and explains theories of the origin of gamma-ray bursts. OER Level

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5-8

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Geothermal Power

Geothermal Power

This video segment from Vegas PBS shows the important role geothermal energy systems can play in making a more energy-efficient and greener building. OER Level

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3-12

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Germany Phases Out Nuclear Power

Germany Phases Out Nuclear Power

This video excerpt from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Aftershocks" explores the debate behind Germany's decision to phase out its nuclear energy program and revert back to coal as “the bridge” that will eventually allow greater reliance on renewable energy. OER Level

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6-12

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Global Warming and The Greenhouse Effect

Global Warming and The Greenhouse Effect

This video excerpt from Race to Save the Planet discusses the greenhouse effect and global warming.

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6-12

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Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect

Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse Effect

This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE demonstrates the physical property of carbon dioxide that causes the greenhouse effect. OER Level

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6-12

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Global Warming: The Developing World

Global Warming: The Developing World

This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at the future of global warming as developing nations, including India and China, increase their need for energy. OER Level

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6-12

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Global Warming: The Hydrogen Car

Global Warming: The Hydrogen Car

Is the hydrogen car the answer to global warming? This video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE looks at the pros and cons of this developing technology. OER Level

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3-12

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