This teacher resource highlights how racial discrimination affected the economic conditions of African Americans in the twentieth century. It includes a detailed lesson plan as well as videos and documents for students to explore. There are also suggested discussion questions.
Learn about one town's conflict over the issue of spraying pesticides to combat disease-carrying insects, in this video segment from Greater Boston.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, scientists discuss a family of genes called FOXO that can significantly extend life span in worms—and in humans.
Estimate the volume you get when you fill 3D shapes with candy. This video focuses on estimating volume using nonstandard units, using the volume equation to get a more reliable estimate and checking your estimate by counting the nonstandard units.
Hear a student athlete's personal story about cannabis usage for pain and learn about cannabis addiction, with this video from NOVA: The Cannabis Question. Use this resource to provide opportunities to ask questions and to use evidence to evaluate a claim about cannabis. Content warning: This video contains images of drug use, including lighting and smoking a joint, a bong, and a pipe. [2:25] Support materials are provided.
The NOVA documentary, The Cannabis Question, explores the story of cannabis from the criminalization that has disproportionately harmed communities of color to the latest medical understanding of the plant. What risks does cannabis pose to the developing brain? How much do we know about its potential medical benefits? As cannabis becomes socially accepted, scientists are still investigating its long-term health consequences. Through a series of video clips from the film, this collection will help students better understand cannabis and its risks and benefits. This Collection includes: Video (4), Media Gallery (1), Document (1) for Grades 6-8, 9-12.
Learn how cannabis may affect growth and function in the developing brain, in this video clip from NOVA: The Cannabis Question. Use this resource to provide opportunities to ask questions and to use evidence to evaluate a claim about the risks of cannabis. Content warning: This video contains images of drug use including vaping, smoking, and lighting a joint. [4:06] Support materials are provided.
Meet Clubhouse Expert Lewis Major, a naturalist who teaches kids about the great outdoors. In this segment, kids enjoy canoeing and learn that teamwork is required for steering. [2:10]
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, find out how cars made of a material stronger than steel and half the weight can help combat climate change.
In this video segment adapted from NOVA, find out how cars made of a material stronger than steel and half the weight can help combat climate change. [5:01]
A thorough interactive program helping students to understand the cardinal directions.
Learn about a tax accounting career from a senior manager of a firm that prepares tax returns for clients, audits their business plans and finances, and helps them stay compliant with current tax laws.
An advanced manufacturing engineer is involved in developing complete automation systems for the auto industry. This includes computer-controlled mechanical systems and robotic assembly, machines.
The founder and president of an advertising, design, and marketing agency talks about how his work is enriched by his cross-cultural experiences, his knowledge of more than one language, and his passion for what he does.
Watch three aerospace engineers explain how they work with experiments, simulations and wind tunnels to build and improve things that fly. Learn also about Ohio’s unique contribution to aviation history, from the airplane to the moon!
Meet an agricultural inspector whose start as a beekeeper led him to a career as a county apiary inspector. Watch him inspect bee hives and you learn about the important connection between bee pollination and a healthy food supply for humans.
Explore the field of animation with an artist who creates graphics using computer software. Animators work in a variety of media, including movies, television, commercials, and video games.
An associate principal of an architectural firm that designs stadiums and athletic facilities talks about his love of drawing from a young age and how he thinks "outside the box" to make a client's vision a reality.
Art auctioneers price and sell a wide variety of items. They usually work at an auction house and lead the bidding for live auctions.
The automobile manufacturing industry has three exciting fields in which a student can specialize: performing the actual assembly of a vehicle, putting together its exterior shell and interior frame, and painting and sealing the body.