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Diagram showing the bones in a human hand. Design modalities for the image include braille with and without labels, print with and without labels in greyscale, color, and texture.
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James Woodenlegs first learned to communicate using Plains Indians Sign Language from his family, growing up on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation in Montana. Also known as “hand talk,” the language has been used by both deaf and hearing Indians from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico for at least 200 years, possibly much longer. Woodenlegs is working with sign language scholars Jeffrey Davis and Melanie McKay-Cody to document and preserve hand talk, one of thousands of the world’s endangered languages.
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Students use potatoes to demonstrate the importance of washing hands and handling food.
Students are introduced to the scientific inquiry process while learning more about primates and their special adaptations, like opposable thumbs. Using the inquiry approach, students determine if primates are more likely to be right-handed or left-handed. Part of the "You at the Zoo" series.
Access to affordable, sustainable energy supplies is a growing concern around the world. Looks at successful enterprises that are providing some renewable energy solutions. In Scotland, small-scale turbines put wind power within the reach of domestic users. In Sweden, the world's first train to be run solely on biogas has been developed. In Nepal, biogas stoves are improving the quality of life in many ways. And in India, agricultural-plant waste is being turned into solid fuel briquettes for use in industrial stoves and boilers, while a solar-energy company has developed environmentally friendly lighting technology that disadvantaged communities can afford.
Host Alex Dainis discusses stress tolerance in plants and highlights the ways plants cope in stressful situations. Some of the techniques include growing away from unfavorable conditions and producing chemicals to ward against an infestation.
With support from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Pace University educator Lauren Birney and her team are getting middle school students involved in an ambitious restoration program. The students study New York Harbor and the extensive watershed that empties into it. They also conduct field research in support of restoring native oyster habitats. Part of the “Science Nation” series.
Begins with rock concert footage interspersed with interviews with well-known
Part of a series that features a wide variety of video footage, photographs, diagrams, graphics, and labels. For this particular video, students will focus on safety procedures for handling dangerous materials in a lab. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.
Sharks have been swimming the ocean for 400 million years. But today, many species of sharks are in deep decline due to overfishing and shark finning. A healthy ocean needs sharks. Thankfully awareness of their importance is growing. Part of the "Endangered Ocean" series.
Part of the "A 3-D Demonstration" series. Explores the basic principles behind the operation of AC and DC motors. Explains how one or more fixed magnets, either permanent or electromagnetic, can cause linear movement or rotation of a current-carrying wire. A hand rule is developed to predict motor force. Motor torque is explained as a prelude to the practical design of a direct current motor. Specific modules include Motors and Magnets, Current and Magnet Interaction, Left-Hand Rule, Motor Force, Motor Torque, and DC Motors. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).
With support from the National Science Foundation, the RoMeLa Lab at Virginia Tech is developing robots to perform a wide variety of tasks and to eventually be able to move and think on their own. The robots in Dennis Hong’s lab climb walls, negotiate bumpy terrain, and type letters.
Cell regeneration, cloning, prosthesis, electronic devices in the human body, bionic eyes and hands, are current technologies developed in favor of improving rehabilitation and quality of life. Nerdo Cavernas reveals the technology being used to enhance and improve rehabilitation.
Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, chef Jamie Oliver discusses the ease of growing apple trees from seeds. Part of the Nourish Short Films Series.
Are there living organisms in yogurt? What happens when milk and yogurt are left out of the fridge for a night? The scientists explore this and show how to fix a dented Ping-Pong ball. Part of the House of Science Series.
Dr. Chris races against the clock after a policeman’s pet is deliberately poisoned. Also, the clinic takes in a malnourished penguin after severe storms wash it ashore, and a seven month old puppy faces a scary operation after a run in with a car.
Part of the "A 3-D Demonstration" series. Traces the relationship between magnetism and electricity from the first accidental discovery of induced current. Introduces the concepts of electric and magnetic fields and explores their representation. Examines the features of coils and solenoids to develop the construction of practical electromechanical devices, such as solenoid switches and electromagnets. Also introduces hand rules to help determine the alignment of currents and fields. Specific modules include Electric Fields, Magnetism, Magnetic Fields, Electromagnetism, Left-Hand Rule, Electric Coils, Solenoids, Solenoid Switches, and Electromagnets. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).
Part of the "A 3-D Demonstration" series. Looks at physics principles behind AC and DC generators. Examines the relationship between a changing magnetic field and the induction of electric current. A hand rule is introduced to predict the generator effect in a linear length of conductor exposed to a changing magnetic field. The behavior of a rotating coil in a magnetic field leads to the practical construction of an AC motor. Introduces split-ring commutator generators, as well as the more common alternator as a means of generating DC electricity. Specific modules include Generating Electricity, Inductors, Generator Left-Hand Rule, Generator Electromotive Rule, AC Generators, and DC Generators. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act).
For interns at the Gulf Specimen Marine Lab, hands-on experience means feeding octopi and shark by hand. They also journey to Apalachee Bay to collect sea critters to be used by teachers and researchers across the country. Their internship duties also include the many tasks they perform at the lab, from sea turtle rescue to leading tours. The experience not only increases their skill set, but also exposes them to new potential career paths. Part of the "EcoAdventures in North Florida" series.
New research reveals that loss of sleep leads to increased anger. Researchers are now studying the link between loss of sleep and aggressive behavior. Other segments include bacteria that consume greenhouse gases, a handy robot glove, and drones mapping marine megafauna. Part of the "4 Awesome Discoveries You Probably Didn't Hear About This Week" series.
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