Magnetism / [dvd]
- Classroom ed.
- [United States] : Oakville, Ont. : Buena Vista Television ; Magic Lantern Group Inc. [distributor], c2003.
- 1 videodisc (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.
- Bill Nye, the science guy .
Produced in association with Walt Disney Television, KCTS Seattle, and Rabbit Ears Productions. Special guest appearance by Bill Stainton. Program in English and Spanish. This program is closed-captioned. Title taken from disc label.
Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna; edited by Darrell Suto. Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna; edited by Darrell Suto.
Host, Bill Nye.
Series is designed to introduce viewers to scientific concepts and principles in a variety of fields. This program generally looks at the concept of magnetism but pays particular attention to electromagnetism, animal magnetism, geomagnetism (Earth's magnetic field), and the properties of magnets. Describes the numerous uses of magnetism especially the use of a compass for navigation. Also explains what causes the Northern Lights. Briefly describes the presence of magnetic fields on the sun and other planets. Other features include: fully indexed chapters correlated to National Science standards (U.S.) ; interactive glossaries and quizzes ; bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews and demos ; Spanish translation and closed-captioning ; and, an on-disc implementation guide.
Grades 3-8.
0896259390
Magnetism.
Compass.
Auroras.
Spanish language.--Audio-visual aids.
SCIENCE (GRADES K-10).
D 538 M33
Produced in association with Walt Disney Television, KCTS Seattle, and Rabbit Ears Productions. Special guest appearance by Bill Stainton. Program in English and Spanish. This program is closed-captioned. Title taken from disc label.
Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna; edited by Darrell Suto. Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna; edited by Darrell Suto.
Host, Bill Nye.
Series is designed to introduce viewers to scientific concepts and principles in a variety of fields. This program generally looks at the concept of magnetism but pays particular attention to electromagnetism, animal magnetism, geomagnetism (Earth's magnetic field), and the properties of magnets. Describes the numerous uses of magnetism especially the use of a compass for navigation. Also explains what causes the Northern Lights. Briefly describes the presence of magnetic fields on the sun and other planets. Other features include: fully indexed chapters correlated to National Science standards (U.S.) ; interactive glossaries and quizzes ; bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews and demos ; Spanish translation and closed-captioning ; and, an on-disc implementation guide.
Grades 3-8.
0896259390
Magnetism.
Compass.
Auroras.
Spanish language.--Audio-visual aids.
SCIENCE (GRADES K-10).
D 538 M33