[ISTATALK-L] Science on PBS

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Nature
 "Chimpanzees: An Unnatural History"
TV> PBSOL> MARC>
Middle                                         /                        
          High School
Sunday,          November 05, 2006
7:00                 -                  8:00 PM
 An entire population of captive chimpanzees has been left behind by  
science, entertainment and the pet trade, their care neglected, their  
stories forgotten, their records lost. Tune in to learn about a few  
dedicated individuals who are working hard to give these  
long-suffering creatures the freedom and sanctuary they so richly  
deserve.   (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)


Download our lesson plans that encourage students to examine the  
issues around animal testing and treatment of chimpanzees.

http://www.pbs.org/nature/chimpanzees




Georgia Aquarium: Keepers Of The Deep
TV> PBSOL>
Middle                                         /                        
          High School
Sunday,          November 05, 2006
9:30                 -                  10:00 PM
Measured by water volume at more than eight million gallons, the  
Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world, housing 46  
exhibit displays and encompassing nearly 100 habitats of aquatic life.  
This program goes behind the scenes to see how scientists, engineers  
and veterinarians are creating and managing the aquarium.  (CC,  
Stereo, 1 year)




NOVA
 "Wings of Madness"
TV> PBSOL>
High School
Tuesday,          November 07, 2006
7:00                 -                  8:00 PM
On October 19, 1901, the people of Paris turned out by the thousands  
to watch a dashing Brazilian-born inventor, Alberto Santos-Dumont,  
conquer the skies. His gas-powered balloon made an astounding  
half-hour flight over the city and later he piloted Europe's  
first-ever airplane flight. NOVA reveals the daring flights and  
dramatic life of this neglected genius.   (CC, Stereo, DVI, 1 year)


Download our classroom activity guide in which students experiment  
with a paper airplane model to determine how various wing angles  
affect flight characteristics.

http://www.pbs.org/nova/santos




Secrets of the Dead
 "Dogfight Over Guadalcanal"
TV> PBSOL>
Middle                                         /                        
          High School
Wednesday,          November 08, 2006
7:00                 -                  8:00 PM
In the summer of 1942, two ace fighter pilots -- one American and one  
Japanese -- faced off during a dramatic dogfight in the skies over  
Guadalcanal. This episode examines and re-creates every anxious second  
of the showdown, revealing just how evenly matched the two men were  
and how they both survived.  (CC, Stereo, 1 year)


Log on to read clues and evidence related to the construction of the  
two planes and to why both men survived the battle.

http://www.pbs.org/secrets/case_dogfight


Brian Poelker
Distinguished Colleague Illinois Science Teachers Association
bpoelker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.sdworkshops.org/brianpoelker.htm
http://www.primepresentations.com/biopoelker.thtml

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