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of the things I like about the DVD series are the chapter stops which
allow me to give the students a brief introduction to a topic relevant
to
the curriculum I am teaching. They work great as an interest grabber at
the
start of the period to help focus the students. I’ve found
the DVDs to be
easy to link to multiple aspects of the Massachusetts State Frameworks
for
both biology and chemistry, and they allow for the integration of current,
relevant scientific research to the classroom."
Scott M. Gordon
Science Department Chair, Lynnfield High School
Secondary Science Coordinator, Salem State College Collaborative Project
for
Math, Science, and Interdisciplinary Education (or SSC-CPMSIE for short).
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"Freeze, Freeze, Fry:
Climate Past, Present, and Future" - $50.00
Team-teach with -- and learn from -- Dr. Dan Schrag, an animated paleoclimatologist and geo-chemical oceanographer, as he presents the latest discoveries on how the planet works, reveals how science works in the real world, shares his field work and that of others, and models passion, curiosity, and concern over the accelerating pace of global change. The science is enlivened by -- and made accessible to all audiences through -- field photos that “take you there,” charts, graphs, maps, satellite images, and original illustrations, all chosen to enhance the teaching and learning value of the DVD. Solutions are also discussed. Student and teacher interviews are part of bonus material. 48 chapter stops, one for each teaching point or question, so the viewer may navigate as he or she likes, spending as much or as little time on a question or clip as the viewer wishes from the two hours of rich content. (To see the topics covered, click here) Suitable for general audiences, teachers and students in grades 5-12, professional development for teachers of all grades and subjects, and informal educators. (To see samples, click here.)
"Climate Change and Our Future" - $50.00
National Science Teacher Association Recommends: "This compact lecture series on DVD provides viewers with a flexible, quality presentation of topics related to climate change and its impact on our society... you can tailor it to your classroom needs rather than have a live lecturer come in, present, and leave."
The full review of Climate Change and Our Future was published on the NSTA Recommends website at http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=16742.
Team-teach with -- and learn from -- Professor William Moomaw, an engaging expert on climate change and energy policy. He shares a fascinating, succinct and compelling overview of the science and evidence for climate change, scientists predictions for the future, and what's being done. Field photos from scientists around the world, leading-edge science, images of a planet undergoing dramatic change and human efforts to find solutions all punctuate his presentation. 26 chapter stops, one for each teaching point or question, so the viewer may navigate as he or she likes, spending as much or as little time on a question or clip as the viewer wishes in the two hours of rich content. (To see the topics covered, click here) Bonus material includes in-depth student and scientist reactions and questions. Suitable for general audiences, teachers and students in grades 5-12, professional development for teachers of all grades and subjects, and informal educators. (To see samples, click here.)
"UnEarthing Life: A Deep History of a Living Planet" - $50.00
Teach teach with - and learn from - Dr. Andrew Knoll, Harvard evolutionary biologist, professor of natural history, geologist, paleontologist and member of the Mars
Exploration Rovers Team. Dr. Knoll reconstructs the story of life's earliest beginnings on Earth, the emergence of microbes, and that the chemical and biological signs of life go back almost four billion years.Dr. Knoll illustrates how cutting-edge research now draws on all disciplines, from biology, geology, chemistry, to Earth and planetary sciences. He also describes how the same techniques used on Earth can be employed to search for signs of life on other planets, which leads directly into Dr. Knoll's second DVD (See below).
27 Chapter Stops, one for each teaching point or question, so the viewer may navigate as he or she likes, spending as much or as little time on a question or clip as the viewer wishes. (To see the topics covered, click here) Suitable for general audiences, teachers and students in grades 5-12, professional development for teachers of all grades and subjects, and informal educators. (To see samples, click here.)
"UnEarthing Life: On Mars?" - $50.00
Teach teach with - and learn from - Dr. Andrew Knoll, Harvard evolutionary biologist, professor of natural history, geologist, paleontologist and member of the Mars
Exploration Rovers Team.Dr. Knoll shares his experiences as a member of the Mars Exploration Rover Team, illustrating the processes of science, inquiry, and collaboration that make it possible to conduct such a mission. He illustrates a "science" way of thinking and discovering, reviewing the stunning and remarkable images and data being sent back by the Mars Rovers. He also describes how the same techniques used on Earth can be employed to search for signs of life on other planets.
35 Chapter Stops, one for each teaching point or question, so the viewer may navigate as he or she likes, spending as much or as little time on a question or clip as the viewer wishes. (To see the topics covered, click here) Suitable for general audiences, teachers and students in grades 5-12, professional development for teachers of all grades and subjects, and informal educators. (To see samples, click here.)Bonus material: Teacher and Teen interviews.
"Snowball Earth" - $50.00
National Science Teacher Association Recommends: “The excitement of the classroom environment is supported by objects, charts, and tools that enhance the value of this encounter between students and expert.”
The full review of Snowball Earth was published on the NSTA Recommends website at
http://www.nsta.org/recommends/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=16743."In 30+ years of teaching, I have rarely seen a presentation that captures such a fascinating and critical topic in science in a clearer and more succinct way. The interactions between Dr. Hoffman and the students are very personal." (Dr. Steve Rumsey, Wellesley High School Science Department Chair).
Team-teach with -- and learn from -- intrepid field geologist, ice age expert, and plain-talking Harvard professor Dr. Paul Hoffman. He captivates students and their teacher with his passion, curiosity, and field discoveries, including signs of accelerating climate change today. Satellite photos, maps, charts, and graphs interwoven with student music, art, and original drawings enliven the science. Dr. Hoffman's film is 1.6 hours, and includes a 20 minute student interview, and a five minute teacher interview. There are over thirty chapter stops, one for each teaching point or question, so the viewer may navigate as he or she likes, spending as much or as little time on a question or clip as the viewer wishes. (To see the topics covered, click here) Suitable for general audiences, teachers and students in grades 5-12, professional development for teachers of all grades and subjects, and informal educators. (To see samples, click here.)
Please note, listed prices do not include performing rights beyond a single classroom.
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Coming Soon ...
- IN POST-PRODUCTION, STREET DATE, FALL 2007
"UnEarthing Life"
Part 1 - The Deep History of a Living Planet
Part 2- On Mars?
Dr. Andrew Knoll, Paleontologist, Geologist, and Microbiologist, Professor of Evolutionary Biology, and Member of the Mars Exploration Rover Science Team, Harvard UniversityAuthor of Life on a Young Planet: The First Three Billion Years of Evolution (2004)
IN POST-PRODUCTION, STREET DATE, SPRING 2008
Hurricanes and Climate - Dr. Kerry Emanuel, professor of meteorology and world hurricane expert from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is the author of the newly released book, Divine Wind, The History and Science of Hurricanes, by Oxford University Press.
IN POST-PRODUCTION, STREET DATE, SPRING 2008
Ocean Health and Human Impacts,
Dr. Gregory Stone, National Geographic Diver, V.P. of Conservation New England Aquarium
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