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Infobase Learning STEM Careers DVD ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND APPLIED ENGINEERING •  Lasers, robotics, computerized

Show Me Science Series: Robotics - Challenges for

Wright Brothers Flying Machine DVD •  The challenge of rebuilding the Wright Brothers’ Flying Machine

the Future DVD •  This DVD discusses the importance of robotics to human safety and exploration •  Examples are shown how robots currently assist us on assembly lines, in agriculture, assisting doctors and exploring space •  It also focuses on the Defense

•  How did Orville and Wilbur Wright design and built their own wings, steering devices,

design and drafting are all what students can expect to get involved in after only two years of training •  Three in-the-field success stories provide inspiration Stock No. 36-0099 Mfr. No. QKD44756 . . . . $WEB APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY •  A quality control lab

engines, and wind tunnel to construct such an impressive flying machine? •  Vivid footage captures both the Wrights’ own historic flights and the team’s attempt to fly an authentically recreated Wright “Model B”, as modern computer technology meets dusty artifacts, the Wrights’ aviation secrets emerge from the past and seem more impressive than ever •  Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired •  60 minutes long, recommended for grades 7 and up Stock No. 36-5816 Mfr. No. WG36999 . . . . $WEB Show Me Science Series Advanced, Propulsion: Technological Advances • This DVD discusses the • Examples are illustrated from ancient times, to the invention of the automobile, to rocketry and flight • Also discussed is the invention of solid fuel propulsion systems with Newton’s Third Law and how it is the basis for modern rocketry • The history of propulsion is discussed and also explores its use as a viable energy source for the future • 15 minute DVD, recommended for grades 6-12 Stock No. 36-0187 Mfr. No. K4543DVD . . . . $WEB Welcome to Mars DVD •  Go inside mission control and explore Mars with rovers Spirit & Opportunity • Through unprecedented • Special DVD features include: materials and activities for educators; a link to the NOVA website; scene selections; closed captions and described video for the visually impaired • 60 minute run-time, recommended for grades 6-8 Stock No. 36-0087 Mfr. No. WG38359 . . . . $WEB Aerospace Technology: Model Rocketry DVD •  Uses model rocketry to explore Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion •  Introduces the basics of rocket propulsion and the forces that affect rockets in flight (thrust, gravity and drag) •  Demonstrates the use of solid fuel and compressed air rockets •  DVD, 14 minutes Stock No. 36-0200 Mfr. No. 20361 . . . . . $WEB concept of propulsive thrust to move objects over large distances access, this DVD presents a compelling inside story of triumph, technical ingenuity, and emotional drama packed with stunning images from an alien world

Films Media Group DVD Robotics: How Does That Work? •  10 minute DVD, recommended for grades 6-9 Stock No. 36-0185 Mfr. No. K4653DVD . . . . $WEB Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA •  Teacher’s guide for this program is available from TMW Media Group website

administrator, a biomedical research technician and a production mechanic are featured in this DVD

•  The program gives viewers a clear sense of the training and

can-do attitude that enabled each worker to move from schooling to the workforce Stock No. 36-0101 Mfr. No. QKD44757 . . . . $WEB Show Me Science Series Advanced, Energy: Battery

•  This film explores the world of humanoid robots that are ready to perform tasks at home and in the office, as well as the race to create real artificial Intelligence • 23 minutes, DVD

Power Innovations • This DVD discusses the origins and history of the battery, that has been in use since the early 1800’s, and how in the past twenty years its use has

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The Great Robot Race DVD •  Unmanned vehicles race across the Nevada desert •  NOVA follows the competing engineering teams as they

seen the incredible growth in portable energy storage technology

Show Me Science Series: Engineering – Solving Problems Through Science • From small back-up batteries in our computers, to batteries large enough to power cars, trucks and space stations • This program emphasizes lithium-ion technology, as well as innovations in the storage and transfer of energy • 11 minute DVD, recommended for grades 6-12 Stock No. 36-0189 Mfr. No. K4665DVD . . . . $WEB agricultural, aerospace, civil, mechanical, environmental, biomedical engineering •  Includes: teachers guide with student glossary and critical thinking issues to discuss •  Recommended for grades 6-12 •  11 minutes, DVD Stock No. 36-0131 Mfr. No. K6505DVD . . . . $WEB Fox Chapel Publishing: Doc Fizzix Mousetrap Racers •  Students learn how to construct mousetrap-powered race cars while learning the science behind why they work •  Includes a bonus science project •  Recommended for grades 7 and up •  144 pages, softcover, photos, diagrams and illustrations Stock No. 36-0183 . . . . . . . . . . . $WEB •  This DVD discusses the broad disciplines and a wide variety of sub-disciplines such as

deal with the glitches, system crashes, and tight deadlines that threaten to derail them at every turn •  Special DVD features include: materials and activities for

Robotics and Automation DVD •  This program profiles an engineer specializing in the use of robotics for space exploration; a robotics technician who works in automated manufacturing; and the owner-operator of Solarbotics, which produces educational robot kits • 24 minutes, DVD Stock No. 36-0073 Mfr. No. 37672 . . . . . $WEB educators; a link to the NOVA Web site; scene selections; closed captions; and described video for the visually impaired •  56 minutes, DVD;recommended for grades 7 and up Stock No. 36-5818 Mfr. No. WG40799 . . . . $WEB

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