Structure / [dvd]
- Classroom ed.
- [United States] : Toronto : Buena Vista Television ; Magic Lantern Group Inc. [distributor], c2004.
- 1 videodisc (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.
- Bill Nye, the science guy .
Produced in association with the Walt Disney Television, KCTS Seattle and Rabbit Ears Productions. 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 Michael Gross. Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna; edited by Michael Gross.
Host, Bill Nye.
Series is designed to introduce viewers to scientific concepts and principles in a variety of fields. This program primarily examines the design of various kinds of structures, such as bridges, buildings, hydroelectric dams, human bones, chicken eggs, and sand sculptures. Describes several principles of design. Includes two brief interviews, one with a materials scientist studying adobe bricks and structures, and one with a facility engineer responsible for maintaining the the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New York City. Also looks at the properties of various materials, such as their strength and elasticity. 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.
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Structural design. Engineering. Buildings. Building materials. Materials. Spanish language.--Audio-visual aids.
SCIENCE (GRADES K-10). VOCATIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION (GRADES 7-12).