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Video Catalog - Science
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Cable in the Classroom videos are shelved in the Lapeer East Library and are available for use in your classroom until the date shown after the description. Teachers at Lapeer West can have the videos sent through the school mail. We add to our collection daily. If you find a video you'd like to have permanently, tell a member of the library staff; they’ll consider buying it for the library collection.
Classroom videos are also available in our professional collection (use the library's computer catalog) and from REMC 14 (use WebMax).

Program descriptions reprinted courtesy of Cable in the Classroom Magazine.

**SUBJECTS:**
Architecture/Civil Engineering	Botany	Health	Science
Astronomy/Space Exploration	Chemistry	Nature	Technology
Aviation	Earth Sciences	Paleontology
Biology	Environment	Physics

**ARCHITECTURE/CIVIL ENGINEERING**
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**ASTRONOMY/SPACE EXPLORATION**
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The Planets - This eight-part series explores our solar system using data and images from the Hubble Space Telescope, state-of-the-art computer graphics, testimony from scientists, and archival footage. (Also relates to HISTORY, EARTH SCIENCES, and TECHNOLOGY) Support Material
	1) Terra Firma - Investigating the geography and geology of Earth's neighboring planets, this episode tells the stories of pioneering missions to other planets in our solar system.	1 hr	May '04	A&E

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**AVIATION**
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*Fly Past* - This 4-part series chronicles the history of the legendary figures and machines of the world of aviation. (Also relates to HISTORY, ASTRONOMY/SPACE EXPLORATION, and TECHNOLOGY)
	*The Wings of Man* - This episode profiles the Wright brothers, who accomplished the first controlled flight in 1903, and the Rutan brothers, who made history with the global flight of Voyager. Part 1 of 4	1 hr.	May '04	HIST
	*Straight Up* - This episode chronicles the development of vertical takeoff vehicles, including Igor Sikorski's prototype machine, vertical jets, and the revolutionary and controversial tilt-rotor designs of the 1990s. Part 2 of 4	1 hr.	May '04	HIST
	*A Wing and a Prayer* - This episode examines the B-2 stealth bomber, a direct descendant of a project that had been cancelled nearly 40 years earlier, Jack Northrop's revolutionary XB-49 flying wing. Part 3 of 4	1 hr.	May '04	HIST
	*The Cutting Edge* - This episode examines the future of aviation, exploring such craft as the robotic unmanned combat air vehicle and a solar-powered flyer designed to stay aloft for months at a time. Part 4 of 4	1 hr.	May '04	HIST

See also *Biography: Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air* under HISTORY, AMERICAN Modern Marvels: Air Force One under HISTORY, AMERICAN

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Fly Past - This 4-part series chronicles the history of the legendary figures and machines of the world of aviation. (Also relates to HISTORY, ASTRONOMY/SPACE EXPLORATION, and TECHNOLOGY)

The Wings of Man - This episode profiles the Wright brothers, who accomplished the first controlled flight in 1903, and the Rutan brothers, who made history with the global flight of Voyager. Part 1 of 4

1 hr.

May '04

HIST

Straight Up - This episode chronicles the development of vertical takeoff vehicles, including Igor Sikorski's prototype machine, vertical jets, and the revolutionary and controversial tilt-rotor designs of the 1990s. Part 2 of 4

1 hr.

May '04

HIST

A Wing and a Prayer - This episode examines the B-2 stealth bomber, a direct descendant of a project that had been cancelled nearly 40 years earlier, Jack Northrop's revolutionary XB-49 flying wing. Part 3 of 4

1 hr.

May '04

HIST

The Cutting Edge - This episode examines the future of aviation, exploring such craft as the robotic unmanned combat air vehicle and a solar-powered flyer designed to stay aloft for months at a time. Part 4 of 4

1 hr.

May '04

HIST

See also Biography: Amelia Earhart: Queen of the Air under HISTORY, AMERICAN
Modern Marvels: Air Force One under HISTORY, AMERICAN

**BOTANY**
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**CHEMISTRY**
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*Strong Chemistry -* Documentary explains the discovery of the elements and the origin of the periodic table, explores compounds and composites, discusses the creation and trade of diamonds, looks at the inside of the sun, and explains how NASA satellites warn of solar radiation.	1 hr	Nov '04	DSC

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Strong Chemistry - Documentary explains the discovery of the elements and the origin of the periodic table, explores compounds and composites, discusses the creation and trade of diamonds, looks at the inside of the sun, and explains how NASA satellites warn of solar radiation.

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Nov '04

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**EARTH SCIENCES**
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*Unsafe Waters* - Documentary explores earth's oceans, investigates the Titanic's last hours, examines the bodily functions and environment of jellyfish, and describes the harmful effects of pollution.	1 hr	Nov. '04	DSC

*Water: Friend And Foe -* Documentary examines how toxic materials affect water conservation efforts, how hurricanes develop, and how firefighters extinguish fires, and how water changes physical geography.	1 hr	Dec '04	DSC

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Unsafe Waters - Documentary explores earth's oceans, investigates the Titanic's last hours, examines the bodily functions and environment of jellyfish, and describes the harmful effects of pollution.

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Nov. '04

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Water: Friend And Foe - Documentary examines how toxic materials affect water conservation efforts, how hurricanes develop, and how firefighters extinguish fires, and how water changes physical geography.

1 hr

Dec '04

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**ENVIRONMENT**
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*Investigative Reports* - Bill Kurtis hosts this series co-produced by A&E Network and the BBC.
	Earth in the Hot Seat - This episode looks at polar ice caps, forests, and climatic changes around the world to determine whether global warming is a human-made effect or a natural variation of the climate. Suport Material	1 hr.	Dec '05	A&E

*The New Explorers* - This Peabody Award- winning series profiles scientists and other pioneers making the latest discoveries both in the laboratory and in the fields. Support Material
	*On The Trail of A Killer Virus -* Documents the battle by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to solve the mystery of a new strain of hantavirus in the New Mexico.	1 hr	Jan '06	A&E
	Crisis Planet Earth - The first half of this program follows NASA scientists to Utah and the Costa Rican rainforest, where they use the latest technology to measure Earth’s rising temperatures. The second half joins a group of environmentalists as they descend to the bottom of Lake Superior to measure the damage caused by pollution. (Also relates to EARTH SCIENCES, NATURE, and GEOGRAPHY/WORLD CULTURES)	1 hr	Jan. '04	A&E
	Polluting the Fountain of Youth - This episode examines how researchers are working to protect Florida’s caves and springs form pollution. (Also Relates to EARTH SCIENCES and NATURE)	1 hr	May '04	A&E
	Rescuing a River - This program looks at the scientists who are trying to save South America's Rio Paraguay from being turned into a shipping highway that could destroy the area's ecosystem. (Also relates to NATURE and GEOGRAPHY/WORLD CULTURES)	1 hr	May '04	A&E

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Investigative Reports - Bill Kurtis hosts this series co-produced by A&E Network and the BBC.

Earth in the Hot Seat - This episode looks at polar ice caps, forests, and climatic changes around the world to determine whether global warming is a human-made effect or a natural variation of the climate. Suport Material

1 hr.

Dec '05

A&E

The New Explorers - This Peabody Award- winning series profiles scientists and other pioneers making the latest discoveries both in the laboratory and in the fields. Support Material

On The Trail of A Killer Virus - Documents the battle by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention to solve the mystery of a new strain of hantavirus in the New Mexico.

1 hr

Jan '06

A&E

Crisis Planet Earth - The first half of this program follows NASA scientists to Utah and the Costa Rican rainforest, where they use the latest technology to measure Earth’s rising temperatures. The second half joins a group of environmentalists as they descend to the bottom of Lake Superior to measure the damage caused by pollution. (Also relates to EARTH SCIENCES, NATURE, and GEOGRAPHY/WORLD CULTURES)

1 hr

Jan. '04

A&E

Polluting the Fountain of Youth - This episode examines how researchers are working to protect Florida’s caves and springs form pollution. (Also Relates to EARTH SCIENCES and NATURE)

1 hr

May '04

A&E

Rescuing a River - This program looks at the scientists who are trying to save South America's Rio Paraguay from being turned into a shipping highway that could destroy the area's ecosystem. (Also relates to NATURE and GEOGRAPHY/WORLD CULTURES)

1 hr

May '04

A&E

**HEALTH**
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*Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health -* Documentary explains the digestive tract, sickle cell anemia, the origin of addiction, and how to treat and prevent AIDS.	1 hr	Dec 04	DSC

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Inside Story: Your Body, Your Health - Documentary explains the digestive tract, sickle cell anemia, the origin of addiction, and how to treat and prevent AIDS.

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Dec 04

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**NATURE**
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Blue Planet: Seas of Life - This series explores the different types of ocean environments, from warm shallow seas to the life that exists beneath the ice of the Arctic. Support Material Also relates to BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, and GEOGRAPHY/ WORLD CULTURES.
	Open Ocean - This episode explores the vast marine desert that is home to creatures that adapt and thrive thousands of miles away from the shelter of land and reefs, and depicts the survival strategies and interactions between predator and prey.	1 hr	May '04	DSC

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Blue Planet: Seas of Life - This series explores the different types of ocean environments, from warm shallow seas to the life that exists beneath the ice of the Arctic. Support Material Also relates to BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENT, and GEOGRAPHY/ WORLD CULTURES.

Open Ocean - This episode explores the vast marine desert that is home to creatures that adapt and thrive thousands of miles away from the shelter of land and reefs, and depicts the survival strategies and interactions between predator and prey.

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May '04

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Toward Civilization - Documentary explores the lives of prehistoric humans, examines genetic evidence of a common ancestor to modern humans, investigates the death of a centuries-old frozen mummy, and examines the beginning of Egyptian civilization.

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Nov '04

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**SCIENCE**
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*How's That Made?* - This series visits factories to show how various household items are manufactured and to interview the people behind the process. Support Material
	*Refrigerators/Luggage/Hammocks* - This episode shows how top-mount refrigerators are made in Iowa; goes to Fountain Valley, California, to witness the process of making top-of-the-line luggage; and visits North Carolina to see how traditional hammocks are hand-woven. (Also relates to TECHNOLOGY)	22 min.	Ap. '12	HGTV
	Blenders/Paint - The first part of this program explores how blenders are made and what changes will be made to their motors in the future. The second segment shows how paint is made and carefully blended. (Also relates to TECHNOLOGY)	22 min.	Oct. '12	HGTV

This documentary series examines structures around the globe and innovations that have shaped the modern world. Support Material
	Video Games: Behind the Fun - Featuring experts and pioneers in video games, this episode goes behind the scenes to explore the history and design of electronic amusements, the technology behind video games and video-game systems, and cutting-edge developments in graphics and performance. (Also relates to MEDIA STUDIES)	1 hr	Dec. '04	HIST

SCIENCE

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How's That Made? - This series visits factories to show how various household items are manufactured and to interview the people behind the process. Support Material

Refrigerators/Luggage/Hammocks - This episode shows how top-mount refrigerators are made in Iowa; goes to Fountain Valley, California, to witness the process of making top-of-the-line luggage; and visits North Carolina to see how traditional hammocks are hand-woven. (Also relates to TECHNOLOGY)

22 min.

Ap. '12

HGTV

Blenders/Paint - The first part of this program explores how blenders are made and what changes will be made to their motors in the future. The second segment shows how paint is made and carefully blended. (Also relates to TECHNOLOGY)

22 min.

Oct. '12

HGTV

This documentary series examines structures around the globe and innovations that have shaped the modern world. Support Material

Video Games: Behind the Fun - Featuring experts and pioneers in video games, this episode goes behind the scenes to explore the history and design of electronic amusements, the technology behind video games and video-game systems, and cutting-edge developments in graphics and performance. (Also relates to MEDIA STUDIES)

1 hr

Dec. '04

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**TECHNOLOGY**
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*Natural Born Robots (Scientific American Frontiers)* – Alan Alda hosts this program which looks at engineers who are building machines based on living creatures, including giant mechanical cockroaches, robotic flying fish, robo-lobsters, and, ultimately, androids. Support Material	1 hr	FREE	PBS

*Patent Files* – This 4-part series explores the history and development of a wide range of technological innovations. (Also relates to HISTORY)
	*Get It On Paper* - This episode shows how the Chinese made paper thousands of years ago, how the Napoleonic wars led to the creation of the modern pencil, and how a physicist spent 20 years creating the photocopier. Part 1 of 4	1 hr.	Mar. '04	HIST
	*Looking for the Edge* - This episode chronicles the inventions and innovations that have changed the face of sports, from Astroturf to the Zamboni ice resurfacer. Part 3 of 4	1 hr.	Mar. '04	HIST
	*Good Morning!* - This episode examines the ubiquitous objects that get people going every day, including breakfast cereal, razors, and the car radio. Part 4 of 4	1 hr.	Mar. '04	HIST

*The Ups and Downs of Technology -* Documentary examines the physics behind roller coasters, engineering practices that prevent disasters, the generation of electricity, and the effects of gravity and friction on moving objects.	1 hr	Jan '05	DSC

TECHNOLOGY

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Natural Born Robots (Scientific American Frontiers) – Alan Alda hosts this program which looks at engineers who are building machines based on living creatures, including giant mechanical cockroaches, robotic flying fish, robo-lobsters, and, ultimately, androids. Support Material

1 hr

FREE

PBS

Patent Files – This 4-part series explores the history and development of a wide range of technological innovations. (Also relates to HISTORY)

Get It On Paper - This episode shows how the Chinese made paper thousands of years ago, how the Napoleonic wars led to the creation of the modern pencil, and how a physicist spent 20 years creating the photocopier. Part 1 of 4

1 hr.

Mar. '04

HIST

Looking for the Edge - This episode chronicles the inventions and innovations that have changed the face of sports, from Astroturf to the Zamboni ice resurfacer. Part 3 of 4

1 hr.

Mar. '04

HIST

Good Morning! - This episode examines the ubiquitous objects that get people going every day, including breakfast cereal, razors, and the car radio. Part 4 of 4

1 hr.

Mar. '04

HIST

The Ups and Downs of Technology - Documentary examines the physics behind roller coasters, engineering practices that prevent disasters, the generation of electricity, and the effects of gravity and friction on moving objects.

1 hr

Jan '05

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Our thanks to Cable in The Classroom for allowing us to use their program descriptions.