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The Biology of Water: Water: A Miraculous Substance... (20:55)

This program examines the unique physical and chemical properties of water, including molecular structure, solvent capabilities, changes of physical state, surface tension, heat capacity, and latent heat. The program continues to look at the...

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Water and the Origin of Life (7:27)

A CHAPTER FROM: The Biology of Water: Water: A Miraculous Substance (The Pro...

Water plays and improtant role in the genesis of life.

Greatest Discoveries with Bill Nye: The Origin... (46:55)

A Time Before Humans — Examines the cataclysmic events that led to the extinction of the dinosaur. Life As We Know It — Discusses the conditions necessary to create and sustain life. Classifying Ancient Species — Examines the Burgess Shale...

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Elements of Earth Science: The Planet Earth (30:00)

Investigate Earth's origin about 4.6 billion years ago and dig through the planet's four main layers. Consider the origins of Earth's only natural satellite and learn about its tidal influence. Find out why Earth's magnetic poles sometimes...

  • 6-12
    Grades 6-12
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Origins of Life Begin in Space (1:21)

A CHAPTER FROM: Exploration: Astrobiology

Formation of chemical elements and the solar system

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The Origin of the Moon (4:02)

A CHAPTER FROM: Space Science, the Basics (Grades 6-8)

The theory of how the moon formed that seems the most plausible is the collision theory, which states that the moon broke off from Earth as a result of a collision with a large celestial body.

  • 6-8
    Grades 6-8
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Comets Hold Clues to the Birth of the Solar System (0:21)

A CHAPTER FROM: The Outer Solar System: Comets

Particles in comets may hold clues to the origin of the solar system.

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Life Science: Birds (20:00)

Imagine the excitement of scientists when they found a dinosaur fossil that clearly showed feathers: birds probably evolved from dinosaurs. Whatever their origin, birds have become perfectly adapted for flight. A look at golden eagles, macaws,...

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A Spin Around the Solar System: There's No Place... (15:00)

This overview of the planet Earth covers a wide range of topics: how the Earth formed, why it has a hot metal core, how the atmosphere and oceans move, the theory of plate tectonics, the origin of life, and more. Our home is compared to other...

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TLC Elementary School: Liftoff Into Space (24:34)

Discover the history of Rockets (5 min.), from their origins as Chinese fireworks to powering the space shuttle. Find out about weightlessness and other challenges faced in space and what scientists have discovered to make Exploring Space...

  • K-6
    Grades K-6
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