Instructional Materials:

Physical Science: Levers & Pulleys

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(8 Titles)

12928	Forces	23 min.	2000	I J
Students will learn about Newton's laws and about how forces affect many aspects of life. With clear demonstrations and a unique hands-on activity, these key concepts are illustrated in this program. This title correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Physical Science - properties & changes of properties in matter, motions & forces, and transfer of energy. This program includes a teacher's guide.
11513	Friction/Simple Machines - Bill Nye	47 min.	1995	I J
Friction: Bill Nye the Science Guy illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from the use of traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles to the lack of friction in a hovercraft. Simple Machines: While tooling around with handy simple machines, Bill Nye careens around a roller coaster, and furiously pedals his bike to show that simple machines are everywhere doing complicated things.
12739	Inclined Plane, Wedge & Screw	15 min.	1998	I J
Examines the relationships between these three machines. Each is defined and demonstrated, and real world applications are shown. "Great Moments in Simple Machine History" segments add a humorous but informative touch, revealing historical uses of these machines ranging from the ancient Egyptians to Evil Knevil.
12740	Lever, Wheel & Axle, Pulley	15 min.	1998	I J
Includes definitions and demonstrations of each machine, and real world applications are shown. The "Great Moments in Machine History" segments cover lots of territory, from Archimedes to Hank Aaron. A section on mechanical advantage concludes the program
07034	Levers	12 min.	1984	I J
In an animated romp with a prehistoric human, youngsters are introduced in a whimsical way to the workings of the lever.
12124	Pseudoscience/Do-It-Yourself Science - Bill Nye	47 min.	1998	I J
Pseudoscience: Bill Nye the Science Guy shows how the cold, hard facts of science can be used to test ideas, myths and inexplicable happenings. Do-It-Yourself Science: Demonstrates big scientific ideas with small experiments. Learn how to conduct scientific experiments.
12929	Science as Inquiry In Action	23 min.	2000	I J
Attempting to create the ultimate science project, a frustrated student receives assistance from a group of knowledgeable scientists. Viewers will learn how scientific evidence and explanation play important roles in scientific inquiry. Students will trace the path of scientific inquiry - guided by knowledge, observations, ideas and questions - as they combine scientific reasoning and critical thinking. This program is based on the concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Science as Inquiry: Abilities Necessary to Do Scientific Inquiry and Understanding About Scientific Inquiry.
13106	Thinking About What You Did	15 min.	1997	I
From the Know It All series, which shows a four step process which will assist students at any time in any subject or situation when they need information to create a product, to reach an informed decision, or to answer a question. In this video, students learn to ask questions about why a project might fail, what might be wrong with the information, and what they need to do to help a project succeed. Having some of the right information doesn't always lead to the right answer, as Glenn and Taylor discover when their initial attempt to build a hovercraft falls flat. Helped by an uncle and a rubric, they retrace their steps, adjusting until they finally launch their "Flying Pizza" successfully. Order the comprehensive Teacher's Guide, #92251.