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Environmental Justice: Opposing a Toxic Waste IncineratorIn this video segment adapted from Earthkeeping: "Toxic Racism," learn how farm workers and farm owners formed a rare alliance in an effort to block the use of an incinerator in their Latino community by suing a major corporation for environmental discrimination. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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EpigeneticsIn this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn how what you eat, drink, or smoke may affect the instructions your epigenomes send to your genes, and as a result, change how your DNA is expressed.
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9-12 |
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Erick Ordoñez: Materials EngineerIn this video from Design Squad Nation, NASA materials engineer Erick Ordoñez explains how he makes sure that the materials NASA sends into space are problem-free. Accessibility features: Caption |
4-8 |
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Kerri-Ann Richard In this video from Science City, Kerri-Ann Richard, an environmental engineer, describes how she became interested in the field and why it is important to clean up the environment by removing contaminants from soil and ground water.
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6-12 |
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Ethanol BiofuelIn this video segment adapted from NOVA, learn about one scientist's idea for using biotechnology to make ethanol a more efficient alternative to gasoline.
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9-12 |
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Exploring Windmill DesignIn this video segment adapted from ZOOM, cast members are challenged to design a windmill that can be powered by a hair dryer. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-8 |
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Field Service EngineerMeet a field service engineer and hear about his work, education, and internship experiences, in this video adapted from ATETV. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Fire Safety in High RisesThis video segment adapted from NOVA explains how the sprinkler
revolutionized fire safety and also features developments in fire-safety design for high-rise
buildings. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Firth of Forth Cantilever BridgeThis video segment from Building Big: "Bridges" demonstrates the basic design of a cantilever bridge by looking at Scotland's Firth of Forth Railway Bridge. Accessibility features: Caption |
3-12 |
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Forensic DNA AnalysisThis video segment from NOVA: "The Killer's Trail" investigates the potential for DNA evidence to solve murder cases, even those from the distant past. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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FrackingIn 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. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Franklin Chang-Díaz: Rocket ScientistThis 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. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Fusion: Testing the First Hydrogen DeviceThis video segment adapted from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE features original footage of the U.S. test of the first hydrogen device, code-named "Mike", that would trigger thermonuclear fusion. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Fusion: The Hydrogen BombJust 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. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Galileo's TelescopeThe invention of the telescope helped change our understanding of the universe. This video segment adapted from NOVA looks at Galileo's contribution to this technology. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Genetically Engineering the Avian FluIn this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about a radical biotechnology experiment aimed at figuring out how to stop the avian flu virus. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Genetic Engineering and Working with DNAIn this animation produced by WGBH and Digizyme, Inc., see how bacterial plasmids are engineered to clone or express genes that code for proteins such as human insulin. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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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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Germany Phases Out Nuclear PowerThis 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. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Glider BoyMeet 12-year-old Jesse, the designer of dozens of gliders, in this ZOOM video segment. Some of his gliders fit in your hand, while others can only be stored in the garage. Watch his gliders go and learn why they fly. Accessibility features: Caption, Transcript |
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