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14 Volume Set
Grades 5-8
23 minutes each
Teacher’'s Guides
Closed-captioned
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In this fun and informative series, visitors from a distant galaxy embark on
a never-ending mission to learn more about the structure and history of the Earth.
Earth Science in Action covers everything from the Earth’s layers, rocks,
minerals and soil to oceans, erosion, volcanoes and earthquakes! Led by our inquisitive
guides, these programs go beyond the basics to give students a detailed look at our
incredible planet. Each program includes segments that visit and showcase interesting
land formations and tools used by geologists around the world, as well as a stimulating
experiment that students can replicate in the classroom. This program is based on the
concepts outlined in the National Science Education Standards for Earth
Science: Structure of the Earth System, Earth’s History and Earth in the Solar System.
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In Earthquakes, students discover how the underground movement of rocks,
along with stresses on the Earth's crust, produce surface level tremors. Learn
how scientists determine where the hypocenter and epicenter of a quake occur
while exploring the destructive power of seismic waves. Investigate some of the
most destructive earthquakes of the 20th century, and learn how seismologists
predict where they will occur. A visit to the University of California at Berkeley
showcases the use of a "shaker table" by engineers designing buildings, while a fun,
hands-on investigation demonstrates how students can build a simple model of a
seismograph and put it through a simulated earthquake.
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Fossil fuels were formed millions of years ago as part of a natural process in which
the remains of dead plants and animals were buried and placed under extreme
pressure and heat. Coal, oil and natural gas are the most important fossil fuels. But
what are they used for, how do we find them and what can we do to preserve our
limited supplies? Students will find the answers to these questions and more in Fossil
Fuels as they explore these non-renewable resources of the Earth. A fun, hands-on
investigation demonstrates a creative alternative to using fossil fuels in the creation of
plastic and a visit to an oil platform showcases how this valuable fossil fuel is pumped
up from the bottom of the ocean.
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Fossils are historic blueprints - remnants of plant and animal life that preceded us.
In Fossils, students will examine molds, casts and imprints of various living
things and discover how scientists place the age of these ancient remains and the
methods they use to preserve them for future generations. Find out how
paleontologists discover fossils and what these discoveries tell us about the past.
Take a trip to the Petrified Forest and examine tree trunks that were turned to
stone millions of years ago. A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates for
students how they can create four different simulated environments in order
to test each for its ability to preserve remains.
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The geological history of the Earth covers billions of years! In Geological History,
students will examine a time line of the Earth, tracking its violent beginnings
and ever-changing face. Discover the four major segments of geologic
time (the Precambrian and the Paleozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic eras), and
learn about the plant and animal life that developed during each. A journey
under the sea shows how geologists study the layers of rock that lie deep
under the ocean floor, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates
how geologists can “read” unusual formations in rock layers. This title
includes a teacher's guide.
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The Earth is filled with a diverse variety of land formations - from mountains to
valleys, canyons to plains. But what's the difference between a folded and a block
mountain? A mesa and a butte? A bay and a peninsula? In Land Formations,
students learn the answers to these and other questions as they examine how forces
such as weathering and continental drift have impacted the rise and fall of land
on the Earth. A fun, hands-on demonstration showcases the effects of the seafloor
spreading at mid-ocean ridges and sinking in deep trenches, while a visit to the
dramatic Devil's Postpile illustrates how the forces of nature can shape and
define the land.
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Ninety percent of the Earth is made of minerals, natural materials that form the
building blocks of the solid structures on our planet. In Minerals, students will
examine the makeup of a mineral as they review such properties as hardness, luster,
cleavage, streak, color and density. Learn where minerals can be found, and see the
many different uses of these natural wonders which include powder, tools, jewelry
and medicine. A visit to an old silver mine shows how miners removed valuable
silver ore over 100 years ago, while a fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates the
crystalline structure of minerals.
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Natural resources are created by the Earth’s processes and used as a source
of energy for all life on Earth. While some are created over the course of millions
of years, others are continually generated each and every day. In Natural Resources,
students will examine both renewable and non-renewable resources, touching on
their sources and many uses. Discover the best methods of conserving non-renewable
resources, including how they are recycled and cleaned. A fun, hands-on investigation
illustrates how students can observe the many different kinds of particles that can be
found in the air, while a geothermal plant provides the setting for a look at how people
can turn volcanic heat into electricity.
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Seventy-one percent of the Earth’s surface is covered by water and nearly all
of that water can be found in the world’s oceans. In Oceans, students
will learn all about the properties of ocean water and the materials present
within it. Discover the importance of tides, the general topography of the
ocean floor and the various life zones that can be found at different depths.
Also, a fun, hands-on experiment allows students to investigate the affect
water temperature has on ocean currents.
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The study of rocks is an essential part of studying the age and evolution of the Earth.
In Rocks, students will examine the characteristics of each of the major types
of rocks: igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic. From stalactites and stalagmites to
intrusive and extrusive rocks, students will examine how rocks are formed in this
exciting program. A visit to Mammoth Mountain in California showcases the
interesting rock formation known as the Obsidian Dome, while a fun, hands-on
demonstration illustrates how different sized-particles of sediment settle out of
water at different rates.
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The Earth’s soil differs from one region of the globe to another. In Soil,
students will learn about the different types of soil, their composition and how it is
important for sustaining plant and animal life. Learn about the formation of soil
and its components. Students will also examine some of the methods of conservation
that are employed to protect the Earth’s soils, including the ways in which modern
farmers are fighting the forces of erosion through new plowing techniques. In addition,
students will investigate the relationship between the size of soil particles and their
permeability in a fun, hands-on demonstration.
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From the highest mountains to the deepest chasms, the Earth’s terrain is
comprised of varying levels and unique features. In Topography,
students will learn how the features of the Earth’s surface are arranged while
exploring the art and science of re-creating these terrains on maps. See how
forces like earthquakes, volcanoes, water and wind have changed the Earth’s
surface over countless centuries, and learn why studying these changes is
important to learning about our planet’s past and future. See how cartographers
map the floor of the oceans, while an informative demonstration shows students
how they can make a simple topographic map of their own.
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Volcanoes are one of the Earth’s most fascinating and destructive forces.
In Volcanoes, students will get an up-close look at these fiery formations,
discovering how they form and what causes them to erupt. Learn the difference
between magma and lava, and discover the characteristics that enable volcanologists
to classify a volcano as cinder cone, shield or composite. Examine the anatomy of an
active volcano and learn about historical eruptions that have left a mark on our planet.
A fun, hands-on investigation demonstrates how a tilt meter is used to predict when a
volcano might erupt by charting changes in the slope of the surrounding ground, while
a visit to Horseshoe Lake at Mammoth Mountain, California, highlights an invisible sign
of volcanic activity - poisonous carbon dioxide fumes.
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Water is vital to all life on Earth and covers nearly three-fourths of our planet's
surface. Where does it come from? Will we use it up eventually? In The Water
Cycle, students learn that the Earth has the same water supply today as it did
millions of years ago. Examine the amazing process by which water is continually
recycled and transported from place to place through evaporation, condensation
and precipitation. Also find out how energy from the Sun drives the water cycle
and how the atmosphere prevents water from slipping away from Earth. A fun,
hands-on investigation demonstrates how an artesian well works, while a visit to a
desalination plant showcases how salt water is purified.
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The rocks and soil that make up the Earth’s surface are constantly being affected
by a variety of forces, ranging from heat and frost to water and wind.
In Weathering & Erosion, students will discover the natural forces
that cause weathering, erosion and deposition, and see the many effects that these
processes have on the Earth’s surface. Students will examine natural structures
around the world and see how weathering and erosion have affected them, while
discovering ways in which people have become better prepared to battle these forces
through conservation. In addition, a fun, hands-on experiment demonstrates how
running water erodes different types of soil.
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Structure Of The Earth System
Earth’s History
Earth In The Solar System
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