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Segway Technology: What's Newton Got to Do with It?What do the laws of physics have to do with engineering? Find out in this video segment featuring inventor Dean Kamen and his inventions, the IBOT and the Segway. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Shape Shifters: Shape-Memory Alloys and PolymersThis video excerpt from NOVA’s "Making Stuff: Smarter" and accompanying demonstration teach students about revolutionary shape-memory materials. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
6-12 |
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Smart BridgesIn this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about engineering innovations that could help detect a bridge's structural weaknesses before they become dangerous. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Soft Landing ChallengeIn this video from Design Squad Nation, kids model NASA’s airbag landing system. They design and build protective covers made of balloons to protect an egg dropped from a height of three feet. Accessibility features: Caption |
4-8 |
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STEM Careers Grad StudentsThis brief video from WPSU introduces a diverse group of graduate students with interests in STEM careers. From deep sea diving to creating video games, each graduate student is pursuing activities beyond the stereotypical view of a nerdy
scientist.
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6-12 |
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STEM Careers Middle SchoolThis brief video from WPSU introduces a diverse group of middle school students with interests in STEM careers. Whether creating robots or designing solar cars, each student dreams of activities beyond the stereotypical view of a nerdy scientist. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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STEM Careers Phone Video ChatThis brief video from WPSU compares technologies from yesterday with today. Yesterday a middle school girl phones her mom while today a girl the same age video chats. The video suggests that science will bring us technologies of tomorrow. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Studying the Antarctic Sea FloorStudying life on the seafloor beneath Antarctica's thick ice is a major challenge for ecologists. Learn about a new device that can reach those icy depths in this video segment adapted from WomenInAntarctica.com. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Strong as Steel: Testing ToughnessThis video excerpt from NOVA’s "Making Stuff: Stronger" and accompanying activity for grades K–8 help students investigate the strength and toughness of steel and other everyday materials. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
6-12 |
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Testing with ModelsIn this video segment from Cyberchase, learn about the importance of creating a model as the CyberSquad designs a giant "Trojan Ducky" that will help them enter a fort without being noticed. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
3-5 |
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Tissue EngineeringIn this video segment from Design Squad, see where medical science meets tissue engineering in an implantable device designed to help people suffering from liver disease. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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To Survive at High VelocityThis video segment adapted from NOVA looks at speed, velocity, and centripetal force on the racetrack. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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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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Triangles: Designing a Newspaper ChairWatch the ZOOM cast build a chair out of newspaper by making good use of the strength of triangles. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-8 |
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Triangles: Designing a Straw BridgeIn this video segment adapted from ZOOM, the cast tries to design and build a bridge made out of drinking straws that will support the weight of 200 pennies. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-8 |
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Triangles: Testing the Strength of a Gumdrop DomeCan a dome made of gumdrops and toothpicks support the weight of a stack of books? To find out, watch this video segment adapted from ZOOM. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-8 |
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VelcroTwo children are introduced to biomimicry—design inspired by nature—through the story of Velcro, in this animated video from LOOP SCOOPS. Accessibility features: Caption |
1-4 |
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Water Treatment TechnicianTake a tour of a water desalination plant and learn more about how saltwater is turned into fresh drinking water in this video adapted from ATETV. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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