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Weekly Hot Titles - Geology
Discover The Wonders of Our Earth and the forces and life forms that shape our world with the Earth Science Series. Designed specifically for the middle and high school science classroom, this series introduces students to the various geologic forces and physiographic regions that have shaped our planet. Since the formation of the earth some 4.5 billion years ago there have been many physical forces at work to wear down the surface of the earth. This program discusses these complicated landforms and explores the processes of weathering so students see first-hand the results of the many forces which break down rocks.
DVD / 2012
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Discover The Wonders of Our Earth and the forces and life forms that shape our world with the Earth Science Series. Designed specifically for the middle and high school science classroom, this series introduces students to the various geologic forces and physiographic regions that have shaped our planet. This program teaches students what is beneath the earth as they explore the earth down to the core. Using data from seismic readings and deep well sampling this program explains the crust, the mantle, the Moho layer, the outer and inner core of the earth. An ideal program as an introduction to the earth and geology.
DVD / 2012
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Discover The Wonders of Our Earth and the forces and life forms that shape our world with the Earth Science Series. Designed specifically for the middle and high school science classroom, this series introduces students to the various geologic forces and physiographic regions that have shaped our planet. A catastrophic 1982 rainstorm triggered 18,000 landslides in the Bay area, claiming 25 lives and causing $66 million n property damage. The combination of steep slopes, weak rocks and intense winter storms make the Bay area uplands an ideal setting for landslides. Landslides include both swift, potentially deadly debris flows and slower, but destructive deepseated slides. Students will learn what USGS scientists have discovered about landslide dynamics and which slopes are most susceptible to sliding. Discover the devastating stories of the Bay area residents and learn to recognize the danger signs.
DVD / 2012
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Discover The Wonders of Our Earth and the forces and life forms that shape our world with the Earth Science Series. Designed specifically for the middle and high school science classroom, this series introduces students to the various geologic forces and physiographic regions that have shaped our planet. The Great Sand Dunes, almost 700 feet high in central Colorado, is the site for this earth science program. Students will learn how a dune is formed, the various kinds of dunes (barchan, transverse and longitudinal) as well as the origin of these sand dunes near the Sangre de Christo range.
DVD / 2012
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Earthquakes are sudden, unpredictable movements of the Earth's crust. Certain parts of the world are especially susceptible to these types of catastrophic events. Vulnerable countries are working toward developing reliable early warning systems so that they can better prepare their people and cities for impending disaster.
DVD / 2012 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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With average temperatures rising globally, floods are becoming more frequent and prolonged. This episode reviews the effects of floods, and discusses the measures being taken to prevent or combat these effects in Italy, Argentina, Bangladesh and The Netherlands.
DVD / 2012 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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More than half of the world's population depends on the rivers that are fed by the ice and snow that form in mountain ranges. Some mountains are formed by volcanic action, but mountain ranges result from the compression of the Earth's Tectonic Plates. The Himalayas are the highest mountain system, and the youngest.
DVD / 2012 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Volcanic eruptions are devastating, yet people continue to reside near active volcanoes as the ash and lava enrich the soil. Some volcanoes lay dormant for centuries, even millennia, creating catastrophic consequences when they finally erupt. Mt. Vesuvius, Popocatepetl, Mount Merapi, St. Helen's, Fuji & St. Turin are profiled.
DVD / 2012 / (Senior High - College) / 24 minutes
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Eco Company visits a school that is doing everything to be sustainable. From their greenhouse and organic garden, to their energy monitoring systems and the new LEED Gold certified science building with a living roof, this school is getting it right. Jordan visited the campus and also found students who regularly check the tire air pressure of commuters to maximize fuel consumption! We hadn't seen that before.
DVD / 2010 / (Junior High - College) / 22 minutes
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Go deep below the surface and discover the violent forces that shape our environment. From the crust to the dense central core, we see how shifting plates create mountains and volcanoes and the causes of earthquakes, hot springs and geysers. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.
Terms Covered In This Edition Include:
Crust, Earthquake, Fault, Geology, Geyser, Lava, Magma, Mantle, Plate Tectonics, Rift Zone, Seismic, Seismograph, Sonograph, Volcano
DVD / 2009 / (Grades 4-9) / 14 minutes
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Throughout history, minerals have played an important role in the story of human progress. Advancing through the ages of electricity, the Industrial Revolution and the Microelectronics age, modern civilization has been built upon the use of earth's mineral resources. This program surveys the sources and uses of some of the minerals which have become most important to us and looks at efforts to conserve and find suitable substitutes for these indispensable, non-renewable, natural resources. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.
Terms Covered In This Edition Include:
Catalytic Converter, Conductor, Copper, Crust, Fiber-Optic Cables, Galvanizer, Geology, Gold, Iron, Mineral Ore, Platinum, Rust, Silicon, Silver
DVD / 2009 / (Grades 4-9) / 12 minutes
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While the Earth's surface may seem stationary and rock-steady it is always in motion. Scientists have studied earthquakes, volcanoes and other seismic activity and have evolved theories that explain the movement and deformation of the Earth's crust over millions of years. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.
Terms Covered In This Edition Include:
Crust, Cushion Lava, Deformation, Dormant, Dynamo, Fault Lines, Latitude, Molten, Pressure, Radius, Seismic, Silicates, Stratified, Tectonics
DVD / 2009 / (Grades 4-9) / 12 minutes
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If Earth's entire history could be compressed into a single year, modern humans would've appeared just 23 minutes ago! Use this DVD to introduce your students to the concept of geological time (also called deep time); relative age dating of rock via the principles of stratigraphic superposition, original horizontality, and cross -cutting; absolute age dating by radioactive decay; the chemical elements, heavy and light, that make up the planet; and Earth's three main layers: crust, mantle, and core.
Review
Recommended by Science Books & Films.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 7-12) / 22 minutes
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The Earth is made of rock from the tallest mountains to the floor of the ocean. Rocks are all around most of us. Thousands of different types of rocks and minerals have been found on Earth and this program examines how rocks are continually changing. It looks at the types of rocks - Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic and teaches students how to start their own collection including; how to identify rocks, where to find rocks, collecting equipment and housing and enlarging their collection.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 8-12) / 23 minutes
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This program illustrates what water can do below the earth's surface, over long periods of time. Using animated and real life sequences, this program explores some important caves, their formations and teaches students how underground water dissolves limestone to form caves, caverns, stalagmites, stalagtites and boxfork formations.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 8-12) / 29 minutes
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Studies of our planet's crust, or lithosphere, suggest that it's not a single solid layer at all. This DVD illustrates the process of scientific inquiry by studying the evolution of our understanding of plate tectonics, the dynamics of those ever -shifting slabs of earth we call solid ground. Beginning with Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift, the program discusses major and minor plates, types of plate boundaries, and the concepts of spreading and subduction. Earthquakes and volcanoes are also addressed.
Review
Recommended by Science Books & Films.
DVD / 2006 / (Grades 7-12) / 25 minutes
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The program take a close look at the planet Earth. Well examine the history of the Earth, cool geologic principles, and the secret lives of rocks.
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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The program explore minerals. You'll learn all the basics, starting with that burning question: "What is a mineral?" Then you'll find out about magma and intrusive rocks. You'll learn about igneous rocks, plutons and magma, magma, MAGMA!
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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The program explore volcanoes and what causes them to erupt. Well discuss lava, pyroclastic materials, and the infamous Ring of Fire. Then it's time for weathering and erosion, including the different types of physical weathering processes, like frost wedging, exfoliation and thermal expansion, and the thrills and chills of chemical weathering.
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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Grab your air guitar and get ready to jam, because the explore two different kinds of rock. First, sedimentary rock-how it's formed and what it's made of. We'll even look at different kinds of sedimentary rock. Then well see where metamorphic rock comes from.
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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Ever feel like you're on shaky ground? Have you ever wondered where mountains come from? The program explore the crash and crunch factors that build mountains and keep things shaking. You'll learn about seismic waves, plate tectonics, continental drift, and much, much more.
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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Why do some rivers run straight while others twist and bend? What causes ocean waves? What is a glacier made of? Dive in with the as we discuss the role of water in geology.
DVD / 2005 / (Grade 7 or above) / 26 minutes
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By Jeff Barrie
Did you know that by recycling a single aluminum can we conserve enough energy to power a regular TV for a whole hour? Did you know that if every home in America used just one energy efficient light bulb that we would instantly cut greenhouse gas emissions by 1 trillion pounds per year?
Kilowatt Ours is an inspirational and enlivening film that demonstrates how easy it is to conserve energy that is produced from traditional sources as well as the many ways the average consumer can easily become part of the renewable energy revolution. The film reveals the connection between personal choices and energy use and introduces us to individuals, businesses, schools and universities who have cut their energy use in half by taking simple steps that benefit the consumer, the environment and the economy. We are given tours of super-efficient homes, office buildings and entire schools that have changed the future of America by employing the concepts of day-lighting, geothermal heating and cooling, solar and wind power, and the purchase of blocks of green energy from local utilities.
Reviews
"Offers an optimistic message that details what changes can be made now to avoid continued reliance on coal and nuclear power. . . an appealingly quirky and moving film. . . will generate discussion. - School Library Journal
"Critic's Pick" - Nashville Scene Magazine
"One of the most important yet under-reported stories of our generation." - Dave Pelton, Clean Cities Director
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Best Films - Energy, Environment, Natural Resources Category - Science Books and Films (AAAS)
DVD / 2004 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 35 minutes
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Not onlly are our cities and almost every product we use derived from the ground so is almost all our energy. Yet minerals and petroleum products are only the start. Every culture has wondered about the origin and nature of the earthand geology offers rich and cautionary explanations.
DVD / 2004 / (Intermediate - Senior High) / 15 minutes
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Climate, Weather & People
This popular two-part program will help you teach the basic science of weather and climate and how this relates to current issues like global warming. Includes the history of how weather instruments were invented, how weather maps were developed and how computer simulations today are leading to new accuracy in weather and climate predictions.
The Changing Earth
Provides a dramatic introduction to modern geology and geography. Part 1 takes students on a field trip to Scotland, Switzerland, Iceland and North America to learn of earth history, ice ages and continental plates and how they were discovered. Part 2 teaches fundamental concepts in earth science.
On Earth Science 1 DVD you can have easy access to keys to scientific literacy that include:
Beginnings of geology and geography, Ptolemy, ages of exploration, age of earth, James Hutton, Louis Aggasiz, continental drift, life begins, photosynthesis, greenhouse effect, life moves to land, mountain-building, tectonic plates, geothermal energy, ice ages, minerals, ores, weather in history, first natural scientists, astrology, Benjamin Franklin, telegraph and weather maps, climatology, atmosphere, sun and earth, earth's tilt, earth's motion, ocean currents, jet streams, albedo, NCAR, global warming, hurricane energy
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2001 / (Secondary, College) / 64 minutes
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Ecosystems on Earth
What is the state of the world's ecosystems as the 21st century begins? A primer on ecosystem problems and opportunities with the stress on new efforts to save endangered species, new efforts to avert global warming and new efforts to preserve and restore to health all ecosystems, including agricultural and urban ones.
Food Chains in the Biosphere
Students will learn how producers, consumers, decomposers and the abiotic elements are connected in ecosystems and how ecosystems make up a biosphere. Program features new computer graphics and live-action video illustrating important concepts in modern ecology.
Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere
Video footage from around the world and updated informative computer graphics show how chemicals cycle within the biosphere. Emphasized are the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, the nitrogen cycle, the water cycle, acid rain and how toxic chemicals can affect the biosphere.
On Ecosystems Cycles DVD you can have easy access to keys to scientific literacy that include:
Chemicals in the biosphere, oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, photosynthesis, respiration, nitrogen cycle, organic fertilizers, water cycle, chemicals of life, what is the biosphere?, life cycles in biosphere, producers, food pyramids, food chains, food webs, decomposers, energy flow, agricultural and urban ecosystems, homeostasis, chemical pollution, chemical progress, global warming, species extinction.
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2001 / (Secondary, College) / 61 minutes
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Deserts
Takes you and your class to the Sahara Desert of North Africa, the Mohave, Colorado and Great Basin deserts of the southwestern United States to learn facts, concepts and values that make these unique ecosystems both dreaded and loved.
The Galapagos Islands
The islands Charles Darwin made famous are still alive and well 150 years after his visit. Take your students on a field trip to this unique ecosystem to learn more about the connections between ecosystems and evolution, and the fight to save endangered species.
A Tropical Rain Forest
Saving the Amazonian rain forest is a high priority today. This program takes your students into a small section of the Amazonian rain forest to learn how this unique ecosytem functions today. Diversity of species, soil impoverishment and interconnectedness are stressed.
On Ecosystems in Action 1 DVD you can have easy access to keys to scientific literacy that include:
Energy flow, producers, consumers, decomposers, symbiosis, mutualism, rainforest value, matter recycling, diversity of species, geology of deserts, energy flow in deserts, life in deserts, plants & photosynthesis, solar energy in deserts, volcanoes and life, ecosystems in the Galapagos, succession, lizards and finches, Darwin, natural selection, boobies, tortoises, mammals.
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2001 / (Secondary, College) / 76 minutes
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Geologic Time refers to the millions or even billions of years in which the processes and forces that shape the earth took place. Learn why and how scientists use this time scale and why it is divided into Eras, Epochs and Periods. Explore how geologists use potassium-argon dating to determine the age of rocks and minerals. Visit Ohio State University's dating lab and see the dating process in action.
DVD / 2000 / (Grades 9-12) / 25 minutes
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Our world is made of three kinds of rocks - sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. How are these rocks and minerals created, mined and used to affect our daily lives.
What are the origins of rocks and minerals?
Discover the age and geologic secrets of these stones.
See how we use rocks and minerals everyday.
Reviews
"The science in Action series is a solid intro...It is recommended..." - Gold Award winner - Parents' Choice, 1997
3 Stars! - Video Librarian, May/June 1997
"Using fast-paced, live-action coupled with computer generated graphics, this is an enjoyable production... the Science In Action series could be used as introductions to various science units or thought-provoking discussions." - School Library Journal, May 1997
DVD / 1996 / (Grades 5-8) / 18 minutes
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By Sandra Carter
There's No Place Like Home. An overview of our planet's unique physical and chemical characteristics.
Polluting our Atmosphere. The causes of air pollution, global warming and ozone destruction.
Wasting our Planet. How our waste products contaminate
DVD / 1995 / (Grades 8-Adult) / 47 minutes
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This program shows the processes shaping our coastlines with UK and Australian examples.
How erosion, transportation and deposition transform coastal landscapes.
How geology and wave action combine to create beautiful formations, such as arches and blow-holes.
How waves cause damage and how to protect and reconstruct the coastline.
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DVD / 1994 / 23 minutes
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Geologic maps are basically portraits of the earth. Geologists have devised these maps so that they can see the earth as it would appear with all the overlying material stripped away to reveal the layers of rock just below. Using various symbols a geologic maps show where faults or folds occur, as well as the different kinds of rock, and mineral deposits.
DVD / 20 minutes
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