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Nova: Arctic Passage
This NOVA site has information on the past and the future of the Northwest Passage. The first article discusses the effect of global warming and the possibility of an ice-free shipping lane through the Northwest Passage.
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Nova: Arctic Passage: Remnants of an Expedition
In this five-part audio slide show Russell Potter talks about what has been found from the ill-fated Franklin expedition. He also puts the expedition in historical context with drawings and newspaper articles from the time.
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Pbs: The Miracle of Rice
Curious about the origin of rice, how it is raised, and the effect it has on cultures around the world? This PBS article is kid friendly, and brief. There is also a video of rice terraces at Japan's Lake Biwa as a metamorphosis over the...
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Nova: Hurricanes
PBS explores the new tools available to make it easier to predict a hurricane's intensity. Contains links to a quiz that will separate the "hurricane know-it-alls" from the rest of us as well as a section entitled: "How do they know that?"
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Nova: Stem Cells
PBS site provides information as to what stem cells are, what they do and how we find a balance between hope for cures and respect for life. Contains links to stem cell research, the cloning process as well as politics of stem cells.
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Pbs Nova: Nova Science Now: Leeches, the Search for Et, Stem Cells Breakthrough
Watch this video to learn PBS NOVA: how scientists calculate the probability of intelligent life forms on other planets. Listen to experts' opinions on this topic and learn what scientists are doing to search for extraterrestrials. [51:58]
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Pbs: Nova: How Smart Are Animals?
Learn about animal behavior, communication, and intelligence by taking a look at separate case studies of a dolphin, an octopus, a dog, and a parrot. [55:13]
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Pbs: Nova: Science Now: Obesity
A scientific inquiry into what causes obesity. Includes research surrounding a chemical in the brain proven to regulate body weight. [12:20]
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Nova: Storm That Drowned a City
This video by NOVA extensively covers Hurricane Katrina's effect on New Orleans in August of 2005. [53:28]
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Nova: Newton's Dark Secrets
The genius of Newton is detailed in this video by NOVA. Articles, interviews, and translations of his work are posted here. [52:32]
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Nova: Secrets of the Parthenon
This video is a NOVA documentary about the Parthenon; it answers many questions about how it was designed and engineered. It explains why the Parthenon is considered the physical embodiment of Greek society in the Age of Pericles and...
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Nova: Tech & Engineering: Car of the Future Part in 6 Parts
Investigate with the Car Talk radio hosts to learn more about newer, fuel-efficient cars. Join in on their analysis of what it will take to make our vehicles energy-efficient, and to secure a sustainable future for our environment. The...
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Pbs Nova: Monster of the Milky Way
Does a supermassive black hole lurk at the center of our galaxy? Watch this 7-oart Nova video to learn more.
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Pbs Nova: Ghosts of Machu Picchu
Found high atop the Andes Mountains, Machu Picchu is arguably one of the most famous constructions of the Inca Empire. PBS NOVA reports on the remarkable estate of Pachacuti.
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Pbs Nova: The Pluto Files
Pluto not a planet! This statement, made by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Director of the American Museum of Natural History's Hayden Planetarium, caused a furor with elementary students across the country. After 10 years, Tyson, travels across...
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Pbs Teachers: Life and Death in the War Zone: Military Medicine Through Time
Investigate the history of military medicine from the Civil War to the Iraq War, and interpret archival photographs shot on and off the battlefield.
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Pbs: Nova: Space Shuttle Disaster
This impressive multimedia website about the space shuttle Columbia disaster explores rescue options, includes interviews with investigating scientists, and debate about continuing the shuttle program. Make sure to try out the "Force of...
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Pbs Nova: Hunt for Alien Earths
Learn how scientists detect life on other planets, then test yourself to see if you can do it. A teachers' link at the top leads you to ideas for discussion and investigation. (Note: Some videos may no longer load.)
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Pbs Nova: Cracking the Maya Code
Cracking the Maya Code traces the work of scholars, over 200 years, as they attempt to decipher the Maya hieroglyphics. [54:00]
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Pbs: Nova: Ice Mummies: The Lost Inca Empire
Explores what is known about the "Land of the Four Quarters" and the achievements of the Inca empire, their religious rituals, high altitude archaeology, and burial artifacts.
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Pbs: Nova: Descent Into the Ice
PBS offers a rare opportunity to explore the glaciers on France's Mt. Blanc in this engaging interactive site. Fun activities for students include following the process a snowflake takes to become a glacier.
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Pbs Learning Media: Treasures of the Earth the Origin of Heavy Elements
Learn about the formation of elements from this video by NOVA and how these elements were incorporated into Earth when it formed. Closed caption available. [2:27]
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Pbs Learning Media: Killer Landslides Studying Oso
Learn about the causes of landslides by watching footage of landslides, including the deadly Oso, Washington landslide in 2014. Closed caption available. [4:37]