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Unleash the power of STEAM...
one idea at a time! (5th-8th Grade)
Fridays; Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Apr. 19, May 17; 4:30 p.m. at John and Judy Gay Library (JJGL)
See Also:
Wednesdays; 4:30 p.m. at Roy and Helen Hall Library (Hall)
Series
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
The Clean Water and Clean Air Acts are federal laws that rely upon citizen participation for their successful implementation. This lesson chapter explains how model ordinances can be put into place to assist municipalities in becoming more sustainable, and the role that students, teachers and citizen activists can play in that process. This section explores how citizens’ willingness to pay, through state and local bond issues, for parks, public...
Series
Travel Oz volume Series 1
Pub. Date
[2013], c2008
Language
English
Description
In this episode, take a road trip to the Flinders Ranges. Encounter sheep shearing; emus, kangaroos, and other wildlife; houses made from hay; and the Aboriginal culture. Explore the ecological masterpieces contained in the Ranges. Take an adventure out to Lightning Ridge and come across some unique races, including a wheely bin race and a goat cart race. Attend a rodeo. Travel around Brisbane and meet people from Riverlife - then go kayaking and...
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
What was once the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River disappeared more than 100 years ago due to water diversion and land reclamation for agriculture. This program visits with a series of people living in and around the old lake bed, raising sometimes unsettling, unresolved questions about what was gained and what was lost in the process.
Series
Pub. Date
[2006], c2004
Language
English
Description
The Donana marshland. The oyster beds below Rio. The Caspian's sturgeon fishing grounds. The coral reefs of the South Pacific. This program travels to Spain, Brazil, Iran, and Fiji to observe efforts to mitigate severe ecological damage to these sensitive regions-places primarily spoiled by water pollution, with causes as varied as upland agricultural runoff and the rupture of a mine tailings dam. Solutions such as preservation legislation, riverbank...
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
Description
The creation of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970 indicated American's growing concern about the status of the environment. The agency, however, soon received criticisms from both the left and the right. Some Democrats argued that the EPA was not doing enough to protect the environment, while some Republicans argued that the agency was imposing unnecessary regulations on businesses. Copyright The WPA Film Library.
Pub. Date
[1969]
Language
English
Description
A growing concern for the environment and led Congress to create the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1970. Though it was originally intended only to enforce air and water quality standards, the EPA eventually became responsible for toxic waste cleanup, regulating pesticides, and the growth of recycling programs. Copyright The WPA Film Library.
12) Lingo Kids
Series
Language
English
Description
Home yoga workout with kids | This yoga routine with kids is a great way to keep your little ones active at home! These simple, calming exercises for kids will help them build their muscles, practice their mindfulness and even improve their flexibility! Yoga is a helpful practice for staying happy and healthy, no matter your age! So it's time to take some mindful breaths and stretch out!"
13) Cyberchase
Series
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
In Coralina, the CyberSquad and Digit marvel at the cybersite's colorful coral reef. Inez hopes to bring back a piece of coral as a gift for her aunt until they learn coral is alive and the reef is under threat! Something is causing the ocean to become hot and murky, and it’s bleaching the coral. With the help of an action hero crab, can the kids find the source of the heat before it's too late?
15) Arthur
Series
Language
English
Description
Is That Kosher - Joan Rivers lends her voice as Francine's sharp-tongued grandma, Bubba, in this episode about family traditions and communal celebration. Francine's convinced that she can fast on Yom Kippur just like her older sister. But then Arthur wins a free pizza party for all his friends for that very same day! Will Francine be able to resist? With Bubba's help, Francine learns that there's more to the special holiday than making it through...
16) I Wonder: STEM
Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
This video answers the question: do liquids have different boiling points?
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