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Booming Sands This video segment, adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, presents basic concepts of physics behind "booming" sand dunes. See how surface tension affects potential and kinetic energy and how it all works together to create sound.
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6-12 |
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Counting Neutrons on the MoonFind out how scientists are using a neutron detector onboard a satellite to try to find water on the Moon in this video adapted from NASA. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Energy Transfer in a Trebuchet On NOVA, a team of carpenters, timber framers, engineers, and historians recreate a medieval throwing machine called a trebuchet. This adapted video segment explores how understanding energy transfer informs their design.
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6-12 |
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Galileo on the MoonWatch Apollo 15 astronaut David Scott perform Galileo's falling objects experiment on the Moon in this video segment from NASA. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Geothermal PowerThis video segment from Vegas PBS shows the important role geothermal energy systems can play in making a more energy-efficient and greener building.
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3-12 |
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Global Warming: Carbon Dioxide and the Greenhouse EffectThis video segment adapted from NOVA/FRONTLINE demonstrates the physical property of carbon dioxide that causes the greenhouse effect. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Helium Is Boring In this video adapted from the National Science Center, observe a demonstration to discover how helium gas is inert and hydrogen gas is reactive.
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3-8 |
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How Would You Turn a Bolt in Space?In this fast-paced NASA Brain Bites™ video, an astronaut demonstrates the impact of microgravity on the use of tools in space. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-8 |
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The Index of Refraction and Snell’s LawLearn about the index of refraction and Snell's law in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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Infrared: More Than Your Eyes Can SeeIn this video segment adapted from NASA, astronomer Michelle Thaller introduces the world of infrared light and demonstrates how infrared cameras allow us to see more than what the naked eye can perceive. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
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Interference and DiffractionLearn about interference and diffraction in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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LED and Transmitter CharacteristicsLearn about fiber optic transmitters in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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LIDAR 3D MappingSee how researchers create 3-D maps of planets by using LIDAR (light detection and ranging) instruments in this video adapted from NASA. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Mapping Magnetic FieldsThis video adapted from NASA explains how a magnetometer determines magnetic fields around planets. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Mixing ColorsChildren learn the basics of mixing primary colors in this original animated video. Accessibility features: Caption |
Pre-K-1 |
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Photodetector and Receiver CharacteristicsLearn about fiber optic receivers in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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A Simple Fiber-Optic Communications SystemLearn about rise-time analysis in fiber optic communications systems in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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A Simple Fiber Numerical Aperture MeasurementLearn about measuring the numerical aperture of an optical fiber in this video from the ICT Center. Accessibility features: Caption |
11-12 |
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Solar PowerThis video segment from Vegas PBS shows the largest solar power system to date in the U.S. and explains how solar power can serve the needs of large-scale facilities and benefit the environment. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
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Transforming the Future of FlightIn this video segment adapted from NASA, learn how engineers are transforming the future of flight by designing airplanes based on principles found in nature. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
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What Is a Planet? This video segment, adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, presents the ongoing debate over the definition of a planet, including the status of Pluto.
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3-12 |
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