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Contributor(s): Nye, Bill | KCTS Seattle | Walt Disney Company | Rabbit Ears Productions | Buena Vista Television | Disney Educational Productions.
Series: Bill Nye, the science guy. Publisher: [United States] : Oakville, Ont. : Buena Vista Television ; Magic Lantern Communications [distributor], c2003Edition: Classroom ed.Description: 1 videodisc (26 min.) : sd., col. ; 12 cm.ISBN: 1932644059.Subject(s): Sound | Sound-waves | Hearing | Directional hearing | Sonar | Echo | Spanish language. -- Audio-visual aids | SCIENCE (GRADES K-10) | HEALTH (GRADES K-12)DDC classification: D 534 S69
Production Credits: Executive producers, James McKenna, Erren Gottlieb ; directed by Erren Gottlieb, James McKenna ; editor, Michael Gross.
Host, Bill Nye.Summary: Series is designed to introduce viewers to scientific concepts and principles in a variety of fields. This program discusses the nature and properties of sound, considering such topics as sound waves and vibration, echo, resonance, the location of sound and hearing. As well, the production of sound in special effects, in a recording studio, under the ocean and in fetal ultrasound are examined. Includes suggested experiments that students can do at home. 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.
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D 534 S69 (Browse shelf) Available cc-yes S3655

Produced in association with Walt Disney Television, KTCS 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 ; editor, Michael Gross.

Host, Bill Nye.

Series is designed to introduce viewers to scientific concepts and principles in a variety of fields. This program discusses the nature and properties of sound, considering such topics as sound waves and vibration, echo, resonance, the location of sound and hearing. As well, the production of sound in special effects, in a recording studio, under the ocean and in fetal ultrasound are examined. Includes suggested experiments that students can do at home. 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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