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Famous men in our history that have contributed to the field of science
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Ages: 7 - 18
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A light but accurate bio of Tesla in the United States. The start of the AC/DC argument and the battle between Edison and Tesla/Westinghouse. He created 700 patents. This three minute video is very worthwhile for science classes and history classes. ...Perhaps a compare and contrast essay on Tesla and Edison or a debate?
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August 13, 2010 at 08:13 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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Galileo Galilei was born on February, 15, 1564 in the old Italian town of Piza and his biography is explained in this seven minute video. Uses good quotes and images to help explain his decisions. He is the father of modern physics and, in fact, of a...ll modern natural
sciences. His trial is an important part of this video and is a good point of discussion for students when debating religion and science.
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May 15, 2011 at 11:57 AM
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Ages: 3 - 18
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Nicolaus Copernicus, an astronomer who believed the the sun was the center of the solar system is the subject of this two minute video This contradicted church teachings at the time, which said that the Earth was the center of the solar system. Nico...laus Copernicus was a
leading figure in the Renaissance and contributed to what we know about the solar system today and makes a good one to view to teach students about the importance of observation, the impact of the Church on science, and how one person can make a difference.
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September 25, 2011 at 12:18 PM
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Ages: 6 - 18
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The ambitious Jewish born Albert Einstein challenges centuries of scientific thought with his new controversial idea, the General Theory of Relativity. This video gives insights into how he came upon the idea of such new concepts. A great way to get ...students to think about observations as part of the scientific method. Also important is the fact that the establishment essentially ignored his ideas.
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July 5, 2011 at 12:56 PM
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Ages: 7 - 18
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This 9:18 video has an excellent explanation of science developed and its constant struggle with myths. The video stresses the first known scientist and this makes an excellent video to introduce student to the history of science.
December 10, 2011 at 01:17 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Watch a short biography video about Stephen Hawking and learn about his childhood, his theory on black holes, his living with ALS, and his popular science book "A Brief History of Time." (04:00)
September 6, 2012 at 08:11 PM
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Dr Allan Chapman. Oxford University Professor and historian of science, presents engaging and accessible introductions to the complex theories and ideas of Aristotle. The video provides an excellent background to the scientist's life. A must watch fo...r students who are learning about Aristotle or how being curious is an asset. Lots of good information. (20:29)
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June 14, 2012 at 11:21 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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The polio virus attacks certain types of nerve cells and for hundreds of years it killed and crippled - especially children. By 1952 Dr. Salk and his research team had developed a killed virus vaccine against polio. Learn how a nationwide mobilizatio...n led by Jonas Salk eradicated polio from American society in this short video clip. Run time 0:55.
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September 3, 2010 at 11:12 PM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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Even in the 19th century wound infection still meant that one in every two successful operations ended in the death of the patient. Ignaz Semmelweis and Joseph Lister realized that this was attributable to the lack of hygiene in hospitals. Run time 1...4:49.
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September 4, 2010 at 11:05 PM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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In 1967 the first video game on a television set was played by these two men, inventor Ralph Baer and his assistant Bill Harrison. This video was taken two years later, with their famous Ping-Pong game on the "brown box" console, which later became t...he basis of Atari's Pong. In this 2:44 minute video, Baer is explaining the operations of this new invention.
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March 25, 2010 at 08:16 PM
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