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  • Green landscape with a hillside in the background. A small industrial installation is present. Caption: They don't know where to get information they can trust.

    In Colorado, drilling for oil and natural gas using hydraulic fracturing, sometimes referred to as fracking, is big business. But questions about its impact on the air and water are far from settled. With support from the National Science Foundation, University of Colorado environmental engineer Joseph Ryan heads a team gathering data on the pros and cons of oil and natural gas development, including the use of hydraulic fracturing. Part of the National Science Foundation Series “Science Nation.”

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Milk, ice cream, butter, ranch dressing. Caption: These are all oil-and-water mixtures that don't separate:

    Students demonstrate the importance of emulsifiers in combining oil and water mixtures.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Measuring cup with 350ml of popcorn. The soft starch inside the popcorn becomes inflated and spills out.

    Students demonstrate the scientific method as they explore what makes popcorn pop.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person marking a spot near the lip of a round plastic container. Caption: Combine 1 pound of sugar with 1/2 gallon of water

    What is fermentation? Students follow a recipe to make root beer and show the process of fermentation.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Blocks of cheese, loaf of bread, and pickles in a jar. Caption: That's interesting because that's on the nutrition labels.

    A food science professor discusses the chemistry and physics of food preparation and cooking. She also gives an overview of a food science laboratory and its equipment.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person stirring a white liquid in a large pot. Caption: While we're waiting for that to heat,

    Students demonstrate the process for making cheese and how the composition of milk aids the cheese making process.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Three people standing. One person is chewing something. Caption: Step 3. When you unplug your nose, you should experience the flavor of mint as it rushes through the olfactory nerve.

    Students demonstrate the relationship between taste and smell.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Metal ball with electricity arcing to the metal leads on a fluorescent light. Caption: as we explore the fascinating topic of science.

    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.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Scientists working in a lab. Caption: What's distinctive about scientific knowledge?

    Is psychology a science? Two case studies are given to explore the different ways to approach psychology, and to help students formulate their own opinions. Part of the "Core Concepts in Psychology" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Three young women sitting at a table. Caption: She said the all-girls summer camp builds confidence.

    Carl Pennypacker at UC Berkeley runs Universe Quest, a summer program supported by the National Science Foundation to engage girls in science exploration. Some of the summer activities include: looking through a world-class telescope, going out to the beach to measure tides, and designing online games.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person pointing to a spot on an image made of pixelated yellow to indigo spots. Caption: The USGS provides ready access to natural science information

    Presents a brief history of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as well as the significance of its work and mission in today’s world.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • People standing side by side in a line. Caption: Step 3. Pass Potato 2 around room for all students to handle. Place in a resealable plastic bag (slightly moist) and set aside.

    Students use potatoes to demonstrate the importance of washing hands and handling food.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A spiraling tube. Caption: They run into each other and cancel themselves out.

    Race cars are loud. They don't have mufflers because mufflers will reduce the speed of the car. Spectators need to make sure they have adequate ear protection if they attend a NASCAR race. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person weighing a beaker on a triple beam scale. Caption: The triple beam balance may only be accurate to the nearest gram.

    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 the steps of making scientifically sound observations. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Two people standing while one gestures at a globe. Spanish captions.

    How does yeast make bread grow? The scientists will experiment with the ingredients in bread to discover how this happens. They will also explain why time zones exist. Part of the House of Science Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a sunny day and a thermometer showing a temperature in the mid 30's. Spanish captions.

    How is meteorological information interpreted? A team takes a close up look at the methods, devices, and equipment used to generate, transmit, and process the information for the weather forecast. Part of Invisible Science and Technology Surrounding Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • People working in a science lab. Caption: That's why it's important to follow basic safety rules.

    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 procedures for conducting experiments in a science lab. These procedures ensure a safe environment for everyone. Part of the Science Video Vocab series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person pushing a button on a remote control. Spanish captions.

    How does the Earth travel around the sun? Here the scientists will create a sundial to find out. The scientists will also explain how a remote control works. Part of the House of Science Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Side view of an engine. Caption: a NASCAR engine uses hydrocarbon molecules for fuel.

    The engine's job is to convert the energy in fuel to speed. With the application of scientific principles, NASCAR mechanics have discovered ways to quickly and efficiently get the race cars the speed they need to compete. Part of "The Science of Speed" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Two people looking at yellow fluid in a bottle. Caption: in a universal scientific language.

    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 the measurements of the International System of Units (SI). Part of the Science Video Vocab series.

    (Source: DCMP)

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  • Animals

    • Video

    Resources to teach younger students about animals

    A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center

  • Biology

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    • 2.5D Tactile Graphic
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    Biology related concepts

    A collection containing 59 resources, curated by Benetech

  • Chemistry

    • Video
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    • 2.5D Tactile Graphic
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    • Text Document
    • Simulation

    A collection of Chemistry related resources

    A collection containing 67 resources, curated by Benetech

  • Vision

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    • PDF
    • 2.5D Tactile Graphic
    • Video

    Resources related to vision

    A collection containing 12 resources, curated by Charles LaPierre

  • PhET Simulations

    • Simulation

    A collection of simulations from PhET.

    A collection containing 15 resources, curated by Charles LaPierre

  • Anatomy

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    • 2.5D Tactile Graphic

    Collection of anatomy resources

    A collection containing 21 resources, curated by Benetech

  • Elements

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    3D models and images of the entire periodic table of elements

    A collection containing 118 resources, curated by Library Lyna