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resource too! A fun activity that encourages conservation by ENERGY IN PHYSICS
allowing kids to try their hand at composting, is included. VH1510 VHS videocassette, J-S, 20, C
(L.VIDE)
Introduce students to the fundamental law of physics, the Law of
Conservation of Energy, with this stimulating video that makes
ENERGY FOR CHILDREN: ALL ABOUT THE TRANSFER OF ENERGY abstract principles understandable. (Disney,)
VH2582 VHS videocassette, PI, 23
In this program, young students learn about potential and kinetic
ENERGY SAVERS, THE
energy, and how energy transfers between these two states.
Bowling balls and rubber bands are used to demonstrate the transfer
VH1407
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of energy, while divers and snowboarders provide exciting real-life Donald, Mickey, and Goofy team up to teach simple and effective
examples. (L.VIDE)
ways to save energy (and money) every day. (Disney,)
ENERGY FOR CHILDREN: ALL ABOUT THE USES OF ENERGY
ENERGY-THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE/CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE
VH2583 VHS videocassette, PI, 23 VH523
VHS videocassette, J-S, 58, C
In this program, young students will learn that electricity is what Program #1: With the perspective over 200 years of history, the film
keeps our world running. The program invites young viewers to shows the development of different forms of energy under the
imagine what life was like before electricity and how different life unique conditions of the American Experience. Program #2: We are
would be without it, while emphasizing how the availability of entering a new age when energy will be more expensive and less
electricity has transformed the lives of people around the world. abundant. Our civilization has run on petroleum oil and gas which
(L.VIDE)
has supplied three-quarters of the energy that fuels our society...our
home, businesses and industry. (Gift,)
ENERGY FOR CHILDREN: WHAT IS ENERGY?
VH2584 VHS videocassette, PI, 23
In this program, humorous characters and demonstrations combine
ENERGY: THE FUELS AND MAN
to give young students a solid overview of what energy is and how
VH525
VHS videocassette, I-J-H, 23, C
we use it. Viewers will see how a spinning pinwheel, a strumming This video surveys the major energy resources of today and
guitar and a crackling fire all serve as great examples of energy at assesses their strengths and weaknesses. (NG,)
work, and more. (L.VIDE)
ENERGY: THE PROBLEMS AND THE FUTURE
ENERGY IN ACTION: ELECTROMAGNETIC ENERGY
VH526
VHS videocassette, J-S, 23, C
VH3872 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23 This timely film looks to the future, examining the potential of
What do radios, microwave ovens and x-ray machines have in several non-polluting, renewable energy resources. Water, earth,
common? They all use different forms of electromagnetic energy to wind and the fire of the sun−each is a possible energy source for
do work. Students will learn that cosmic rays from space and the future. (NG,)
visible light are also part of the family of energy waves known as
the electromagnetic spectrum. (LIB.V.)
ENERGY UPDATE/SOLAR ENERGY
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VHS videocassette, J-S, 57, C
ENERGY IN ACTION: ENERGY: POTENTIAL & KINETIC
Program #1: An enlightening account of the present state of
VH3874 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23
Students discover that kinetic energy is related to objects in motion
America's energy crisis and of the new energy technologies that are
while potential energy is stored, just waiting to be put to use. They being developed for the future. Program #2: We meet an unusually
will see how increasing potential energy translates to more kinetic diverse group of people who have developed their own solar energy
energy with compelling, real-life examples. (LIB.V.)
systems. (Gift,)
ENERGY IN ACTION: ENERGY RESOURCES: USE & CONSERVATION ENGAGING COOPERATION
VH3873 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23 VH3091
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Students learn that we can harvest the power of nature from a (HOW TO TALK SO KIDS WILL LISTEN) (HOW TO TALK SO KIDS
variety of sources all around us; the sun, wind and water, the atom,
energy stored in fossil fuels and the very heat of the planet itself.
WILL LISTEN) (KET,)
(LIB.V.)
TELECONFERENCE-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS RESOURCE GUIDE:
LEARNING EXPERIENCES
ENERGY IN ACTION: HEAT & CHEMICAL ENERGY
VH599
VHS videocassette, T, 90, C
VH3875 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23
This teleconference focuses on New York's learning standards and
What is heat energy, and how does it relate to chemical energy?
Students learn that heat energy comes from the motion of chemical
the Resource Guides designed to accompany them. Linda Dagle, an
atoms and chemical energy is stored in the bonds that link atoms
English teacher from the Brunswick CSD presents a classroom
together. (LIB.V.)
learning experience that she submitted for the guide, and a panel of
her peers demonstrate the review process used to determine how
ENERGY IN ACTION: MECHANICAL ENERGY
this learning experience addresses the standards. (St. Ed., 1996)
VH3876 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23
Students learn how energy can be transferred from one object to ENGLISH REVOLUTION, THE
another to make something move−like wind blowing on a sail. VH1617 VHS videocassette, JR-HS, 31, C
They will learn that mechanical energy can exist in two states; Usually depicted as a struggle between the King of England with his
moving or kinetic energy, and stored or potential energy. (LIB.V.) rich nobles and Parliament, led by Oliver Cromwell. This unit
explores the labyrinth of political intrigue, economic blackmail, and
ENERGY IN ACTION: NUCLEAR ENERGY
religious controversy surrounding the adversaries. (WESTERN MAN
VH3877 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23 AND THE MODERN WORLD) (WESTERN MAN AND THE MODERN
Students will discover the incredible power stored inside the tiny WORLD) (Random House, 1979)
atom. The key concept is that huge amounts of energy can be
released when the forces that hold the nucleus together are
disturbed. (LIB.V.)
ENHANCING CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES
VH1573
VHS videocassette, HS, 93, C
ENERGY IN ACTION: TRANSFER OF ENERGY, THE
During the summer of 1986, educators, lawyers, journalists and
VH3878 VHS videocassette, IJ, 23 state legislators participated in a week long conference in
In this program, aspiring scientist Sylvie uncovers some compelling Downington, Pennsylvania. As part of the conference, papers were
examples of how energy is never lost−it just changes form as it prepared by four Constitutional scholars. The papers were
moves through the universe. Students discover that without energy presented and videotaped onsite. These are highlights from each
transfers, there could be no life on Earth! (LIB.V.) presentation. (St.Ed.,)
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