Planet Earth (60 min. videos, WQED/Pittsburg, 1986)

#1 The Living Machine
World-renowned scientists explore one of the most important discoveries of the 20th century,
plate tectonics. They visit Kilauea Volcano during an eruption to collect molten lava, travel to
the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean aboard the submersible craft Alvin, and pursue the cause of
one of the most destructive earthquakes in American history at New Madrid, Missouri.

#2 The Blue Planet
Explores physical oceanography and ocean-atmosphere interaction, focusing on the ocean
circulation, the currents, El Niņo, the Gulf stream, and how they affect navigation, weather,
temperature, and life on earth.

#3 The Climate Puzzle
Scientists explore earth's climate and how life adapts to changes in climate. Discusses why the
climate changes and how civilization reacts to the change.

#4 Tales from Other Worlds
Follows scientists as they attempt to reconstruct the events which led to the creation of the
earth. Suggests that bombardments from space affected and shaped the earth's surface and
explores reasons for the extinction of the dinosaurs.

#5 Gifts from the Earth
In the past decade, mankind has been made increasingly aware that earth is a closed system
and its resources are finite. What treasures lay hidden beneath the Red Sea and the Antarctic
ice cap? How has the theory of plate tectonics revolutionized the search for minerals and
energy? How are the bottom of the sea and outer space our next frontiers for recovering
riches from the earth. Are we running out of water?

#6 The Solar Sea
Scientists explore the sun and the effects of the solar wind on the earth. The disappearances of
civilizations are associated with the solar wind.

#7 Fate of the Earth
Explores the delicate balance of the planet earth and how changes by man may shape its
future.

Chemical Cycles in the Biosphere

The biosphere's oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle, nitrogen cycle, and water cycle are discussed. Also: how toxic chemicals affect the biosphere.

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Phys 1210, 1220

Energy for Tomorrow

Problems and opportunities of energy are discussed.

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Hawkhill Association

Chemistry: Chemical Bonding & Atomic Structure

Physical & chemical properties of elements and compounds. Metallic, ionic and covalent bonds. Electronegativity across the periodic table. Structure of crystalline solids and their observable properties.

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Coronet Film & Video, 1983