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Oceans: Our Blue Planet
Oceans: Our Blue Planet takes us on a global odyssey to discover the largest and least explored habitat on earth. New ocean science and technology has allowed us to go further into the unknown than we ever thought possible. From the coastal shallows to deeper, more mysterious worlds, we reveal the untold stories of the […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Lewis and Clark: Great Journey West
With sweeping panoramas of the rugged American West and stunning aerial photography, one of the epic adventures in American history comes to life in Lewis & Clark. The film follows the grueling 8,000-mile expedition past buffalo-filled prairies, through thick forests and raging river rapids, over towering peaks and plunging precipices. Narrated by Jeff Bridges, Lewis & Clark chronicles […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Jerusalem
Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, Jerusalem immerses audiences into one of the world’s most beloved cities. Discover why this small piece of land is sacred to three major religions through the stories of Jewish, Christian and Muslim families who call Jerusalem home. Unprecedented access to the city’s holiest sites, as well as rare and breathtaking aerial footage of the […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Egypt: Secrets of the Mummies
Journey to the royal tombs of Egypt and explore the history of ancient Egyptian society as told through the mummies of the past. Narrated by actor Christopher Lee, this 50 minute documentary film provides audiences a window into the fascinating and mysterious world of the pharaohs. Scientists today are reconstructing mummy DNA and deciphering ancient […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Forces of Nature
The awesome destructive power of volcanoes, earthquakes, and tornadoes is examined as scientists seek to understand how these natural disasters are triggered and what can be done to minimize their deadly effects. Combining striking archival footage with computer-created reenactments and interviews, the film’s sequence on volcanoes is centered on the massive Soufriere Hills eruption of […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Dinosaurs of Antarctica
From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians. Enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals—where survival means enduring the sunless, six-month polar winter surrounded by meat-eaters with […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Adrenaline Rush: The Science of Risk
From the soaring and breathtaking cliffs of Norway to the calm and inspiring immensity of the Mojave Desert, from a child’s daunting first day of school to the exciting world of skydiving and base jumping, Adrenaline Rush explores the psychological and physiological forces behind risk taking and the physics involved in high-risk activities. Adrenaline Rush examines why the […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Motion Commotion
Student volunteers participate in Sir Isaac Newton’s 300 year-old experiments by using ordinary objects to demonstrate the physics at work around us each day. These entertaining demonstrations make physics incredibly easy to understand. Topics include energy conversions, forces, inertia and laws of motion. This program is specifically designed for grades K through 8. Looking for […]
people and place, science skills and core concepts
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To Space and Back
Space exploration–our greatest adventure–is having a big impact on your life. Not only is it helping discover a universe of unimaginable scale and beauty, it’s reaching back down into our world and influencing the way we live. To Space & Back takes you on an incredible journey from the far reaches of our known universe […]
people and place
field trip to the museum
Sunstruck
Travel back to the beginning of time and experience the birth of the sun. Discover how it came to support life, how it threatens life as we know it, and how its energy will one day fade away. This program is specifically designed for grades 5 through 8. This program is available by request for […]
people and place
field trip to the museum