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George Washington Carver was born into slavery but also became known as one of America’s greatest scientists. This monument is dedicated to his life and accomplishments. Known as the “Plant Doctor,” Carver learned about plants while observing the day-to-day operations of a 19th century farm.
(Source: DCMP)
Using animation, this video follows the life and career of Faith Ringgold. Viewers catch a glimpse of her childhood in Harlem and her experiences through the cultural upheavals of the 1970s. Today, she is a respected contemporary artist and author. Part of Getting To Know Artists Series.
Known as one of the most remembered conquistadors of all time, Hernán Cortés conquered vast parts of Mexico for Spain. While Cortés brought about the end of the Aztec civilization, his legacy is marred by his brutal treatment of Mexican natives. Part of the "World Explorers" series.
Part of the "American Tall Tales & Legends" series. An American pioneer nurseryman, Johnny Appleseed introduced apple trees to large parts of America. He is an American legend because of his kind and generous ways, his great leadership in conservation, and his use and explanation of the symbolic importance of apples.
Tells the story of a young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of being able to help animals, until one day she finds that her dream has come true. Dr. Jane Goodall becomes a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. Based on the book by Patrick McDonnell.
Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, Katherine Johnson, and Christine Darden were good at math. They participated in some of NASA's greatest successes, like providing the calculations for America's first journeys into space. This title explores the story of four female African-American mathematicians as they overcame gender and racial barriers to succeed in a highly challenging career. Based on the children's book by Margot Lee Shetterly.
More than two and a half miles below the ocean's surface, the wreckage of the Titanic rests on the seafloor. The legend of the Titanic was larger than her size, and finding the wreck site opened a door to not only exploration and scientific study, but to salvage as well. The United States negotiated an international agreement with representatives of the United Kingdom, Canada, and France. This agreement recognizes the wreck site as a memorial to those who died and a wreck of great archaeological, historical, and cultural importance.
California’s Pinnacles National Monument is America’s newest National Park. The monument gets its name from its spires and rock formations. It is also home to the California condor, rare chaparral vegetation and carpets of wildflowers.
Host Emily Graslie asks viewers for help in identifying items from the mineral collection. The collection has a few misfits with historical and cultural value; however, the staff at the museum need some additional help in classifying the items. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
Visualize the gravitational force that two objects exert on each other. Discover the factors that affect gravitational attraction, and determine how adjusting these factors will change the gravitational force.
(Source: PhET Interactive Simulations)
California’s Muir Woods has a rich and varied history, from its use by the Coast Miwok people to the early days of tourism. Its declaration as a national monument honors the origins of America’s conservation and preservation movements.
Visualize the gravitational force that two mass spheres exert on each other. Move spheres in meters, change mass in kilograms, and observe changes to the gravitational forces that m1 and m2 exert on each other.
Scandium is a chemical element with the symbol Sc and atomic number 21. A silvery-white metallic d-block element, it has historically been classified as a rare-earth element.
(Source: Library Lyna)
Supported by National Geographic, a team of archaeologists recently discovered the foundation of George Washington's childhood home near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Researchers work to clean and catalogue artifacts from the farm's remains hoping they will reveal more about Washington's storied youth. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.
Follow a chemical engineer at an oil refinery as he interacts with team members and uses technology to keep the refinery working at optimum levels. He also offers advice on educational and co-op opportunities for becoming a chemical engineer. Part of the "Career Connections" series.
Hurricanes are nature's engines of death and destruction, the costliest natural disaster on earth. Explains how and where hurricanes formed; uses live footage to show the forces of wind, weather, and storm surge, and the damage they can do. Compares current information with historical knowledge and notes how forecasting has greatly improved. Explores how meteorologists work to understand and predict these brutal storms.
Part of the animated "Johan, the Young Scientist" series. Johan seeks clarification from Professor Hoo about how chickens could really be birds. After setting him, Ani, and Moki straight about birds, and how some can fly and some can't, Professor Hoo sends them on an adventure to find a unique bird that flies, but not in the air.
In this behind-the-scenes glimpse at The Field Museum, host Emily Graslie learns how the museum catalogs the new specimens that scientists collect. She also reviews some of the historical field notes the museum keeps on file. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series.
California’s Lava Beds National Monument is a land of turmoil, both geological and historical. Over the last half-million years, volcanic eruptions on the Medicine Lake shield volcano have created a rugged landscape dotted with diverse volcanic features. The monument is also home to more than 700 caves, Native American rock art sites, and historic battlefields from America’s Native American wars.
Maritime archaeology is a discipline within archaeology that specifically studies human interaction with oceans, lakes, and rivers through the study of artifacts. Researchers trace the historical aspects of human dependence and influences on bodies of water. Some areas of interest include harvested goods from the sea, fishing techniques, transportation, and water quality. Part of the "Adventures of a Maritime Archaeologist" series.
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A collection of simulations from PhET.
A collection containing 15 resources, curated by Charles LaPierre
3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements
A collection containing 118 resources, curated by Library Lyna
