Disney Educational - Bill Nye The Science Guy - Human Transportation
There are limits on how far humans can travel on their own two feet, and this episode investigates the ways that man has devised to expand his horizons. Bill Nye the Science Guy: Human Transportation looks at boats, trains, cars, and planes that enable people to travel. This progress has been costly, and the environment has suffered from the polluting effects of this transportation. Bill Nye examines the effects of travel, and the resulting loss of air quality.
Building on the success of the 14 previous editions, this remarkable reference has been extensively reorganized and expanded and now comprises almost 1,500 individual drug articles providing the most complete coverage of adverse reactions and interactions found anywhere. Each article contains detailed and authoritative information about the adverse effects of each drug, with comprehensive references ....
This program has been designed for students in secondary school English, language arts, visual arts, science and communications courses.
Program Objectives 1. To enhance student interest in and knowledge about the motion picture development and production process 2. To encourage students to use critical thinking as they learn how visual effects work 3. To engage students in an exploration of film as an art form and a medium of communication 4. To help students become more media literate
Whether they prefer scotch on the rocks or a double mocha latte, readers will enjoy Braun's dissection of caffeine, alcohol and the processes by which they work. For one thing, the presentation of complicated scientific concepts is understandable without being condescending. Braun makes analogies ("Drinking caffeine is thus like putting a block of wood under one of the brain's primary brake pedals") that help the reader to visualize what's going on. also helped by the author's inclusion of stories and humorous moments. From David Letterman quotes ("If it weren't for the caffeine, I'd have no identifiable personality whatsoever") to personal anecdotes about the effects these two mood-altering substances had upon the formulation of his book, Braun manages to take abstract concepts and mold them into something highly readable. Science novices should find this book as enjoyable and well-written as those who have spent their lives working with biology or chemistry..
