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BREAKTHROUGH: the changing Face of Science in America - Program 1

:

Blackside
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation/NSF

1996

Useful
videotape
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Referenced by: AFN

Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Theme(s): Exploring Horizons, Applied Technology

Program 1: The Path of Most Resistance
Running Time: 60 mins. Area of Focus: Physics

Excerpt:
The scientists in this program are all physicists. They study the movements of atoms, molecules, planets, and stars. They calculate the movements of these objects using advanced mathematics. They grew up in different places all over the United States, and they study their science all over the world. Most of them never saw a scientist who looked like them until they looked in the mirror. In this program, they tell you who they are and what kind of science they do.

Kit Cost: Free to educators
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http://www2.blackside.com/blackside/BlacksideProducts/prodserv.htm#Other

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P.O.Box 756730
Fairbanks, Alaska 99775-6730

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