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The 1960s world population has nearly doubled and now tops 7 billion. Population growth, though little discussed, is putting an unprecedented burden on the planet's life systems. Brings to light the connection between overpopulation and our most pressing environmental and humanitarian problems, as well as the solutions. Also, follows Beth, an American mother and child rights advocate, who grew up in a large family of 12 as she travels to Africa to witness first-hand the impact of population growth in the developing world and its role in exacerbating poverty. While there, she meets a young Ethiopian woman, Zinet, who comes from a poor family of 12, but has found the courage to break free from long-held cultural barriers holding back women. Features a broader discussion of the solutions to overpopulation in both the developed and developing world.
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Students explore the important role the environment plays in everyday life. Several environmental problems are highlighted, with a focus on pollution and global warming. Additional concepts and terminology discussed include ecology, biological extinction, resource depletion, overconsumption of resources, fossil fuels, global climate change, and natural resources.
Describes the accelerating impact human activity has on the atmosphere, water, and land use. Focuses on the continuing influences of industrialization, noting particularly the greenhouse effect, global warming, and potential problems with earth's fresh water supply.
Engineers are motivated to improve our quality of life, and they typically develop new products to achieve this goal. They use several steps in developing new products: design phase, testing phase, and production and maintenance phase. During the design phase, engineers specify the functional requirements of the product. They also produce a prototype to evaluate its overall effectiveness. They also consider cost, reliability, and safety. During the last two phases, engineers determine if any failures of the components are likely and where they occur. In these processes, engineers use computers to create designs, analyze functionality, and simulate how a machine, structure, or system operates.
Dr. Chris is called to help at the local bat hospital. Can Dr. Chris save a bat named Millie who is covered in goo? He must also help a currawong with a wooden skewer through its wing. At SASH, Dr. Lisa diagnoses a listless puppy named Jelly. Part of the "Dr. Chris Pet Vet" series.
The process known as the scientific method gives scientists a format for engaging in a step-by-step approach to come up with a reasonable solution to a proposed hypothesis. It is important for students to understand and use the scientific method when solving problems and answering questions. This program identifies the steps of the scientific method and provides real-world examples of the scientific method being used to solve everyday problems. Part of the "Real World Science" series.
The Pajaro Valley, in the Monterey Bay area of California, is ideally suited for agriculture. In fact, the Pajaro Valley and the nearby Salinas Valley produce nearly half of the strawberries grown in the United States yearly. But, the water source for the valley is a confined underground aquifer that is slowly being depleted. In January of 2011, the American Institute of Mathematics held a Sustainability Problems workshop with the goal of bringing together mathematicians and industry representatives to work on a variety of sustainability problems, including renewable energy, air quality, water management, and other environmental issues. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”
It is important to properly dispose of metals for the safety of people and the environment. Due to potential contamination problems, environmental programs focus on the recycling, reusing, and reducing of metals.
Though manned space flight began in 1961, any kind of off-earth colonization remains a dream. Astronauts and scientists speculate about the possibilities, dangers, and problems to be overcome.
Landfills are full of tires, and special attention must be given to their disposal. If they are not disposed of appropriately, they can cause contamination problems that affect people’s health, damage the environment, and lead to social and political conflicts.
Scientists at MIT's D-Lab are turning trash into treasure. They are using trash to heat homes and cook in developing countries. Part of the "Science Out Loud" series.
Two teenagers apply the scientific method to solving everyday problems: explaining a burned-out light bulb and exploring the possibility of falling toast landing jelly-side down. Defines terms and offers other examples to demonstrate the scientific method in use.
Explores space stations, lunar bases, and Mars landings as possible solutions to earth's environmental and overpopulation problems. Questions cover both positive and negative aspects of this ambitious, speculative future.
Summarizes beagle history and explains the breed's personality, characteristics, health care, grooming, training, housebreaking, and special abilities. Also points out choosing the right dog and how to find a reputable breeder and a healthy dog.
Students learn what makes science different from other disciplines. They also explore the many exciting career opportunities in the science filed. Concepts and terminology discussed include: observing, solving problems, health, career, education, and sharing information.
Marine biologist Chelsea Bennice discusses the amazing superpowers of the octopus. These sea creatures have incredible abilities and adaptations. They use camouflage, mimicry, and jet-power to outwit their predators. They also have the ability to learn new tricks to solve problems.
Tracy Drain is a flight systems engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. As a child she became interested in space, and now she makes sure all the parts and systems in a spacecraft work as expected. She enjoys solving new, complicated problems. Part of the "Design Squad Nation" series.
One of the consequences of accelerating climate change is the alteration of rainfall patterns. This alteration is causing flash floods and severe drought in several global areas. The increase in droughts and flash floods is a source of global social problems and economic loses. Chapter 7 of Air: Climate Change Series.
Explores how POPs (persistent organic pollutants) contaminate the traditional food web of native peoples and are passed from one generation to another, causing cancer and other serious health problems. Addresses concerns such as what are government and industry doing about POPs, how do POPs affect indigenous peoples' relationship to nature, and how do POPs affect treaty rights.
Forensic osteological research facilities are outdoor compounds where donated human bodies are studied during decomposition. Using archeological field techniques, researchers discover what happens to human remains when exposed to a number of different environmental conditions. Studying these skeletal remains in different contexts proves extremely beneficial in solving real-life humanitarian and criminal cases. Please note: Preview of this title is highly encourage due the sensitive material covered.
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