The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Viewers are introduced to ancient astronomers, telescopes, observatories, and space exploration, while discovering facts about planets, orbits, gravity, revolution, and rotation. Also features discussions about the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteors

Demonstrates a variety of exothermic and endothermic reactions and uses computer animation to show what happens at the molecular level - how energy is released or used up during these reactions. Discusses catalysts and how they affect reaction rates

Looks at the practical applications for chemistry at the industrial level: the use of ammonia in making fertilizer; how polystyrene is synthesized from the polymerization of styrene units; and the synthesis of sulfuric acid. Discusses catalysts and uses computer graphics to help illustrate explanations

Looks at the characteristics and formation of stars in the universe. Where did they come from, what happens to them when they die. Discusses the many types of stars, the stars closest to Earth, and how astronomers use light as a fingerprint to give them clues about stars

Examines the three key concepts concerning radioactivity: detection and origin; types and properties; uses of radioactivity and measurement of half-life

When the solar system was formed, 3 other rocky worlds like earth were formed, Mercury, Venus, and Mars, yet they are very different from the earth. A virtual tour through them reveals their features and how the solar system may have been formed

Travel with the Hubble Space Telescope as it travels through the galaxy and helps unlock the mysteries of the universe. Look at dying stars and the birth of new ones

Sherlock Olmos, a curious child, investigates the origins of chemistry in this animated program. Introduces students to the concept of chemical reactions by explaining that for centuries, humans have been using chemistry to make metal, glass, and dye for fabrics. Discusses the elements air, water, earth, and fire, and that by mixing elements, alchemists produced chemical reactions which produced new compounds

Looks at the formation of moons in the universe, including the moons of Mars, Saturn, Neptune, and Pluto. While some moons are quiet, like the earth's moon, many are in turmoil and have active volcanoes. Looks at the role of gravity in relation to the moons

A follow-up to Video #10279 - (The Case Of the periodic Table Of Elements). Sherlock Olmos investigates the suspicious behavior of some chemical elements in this animated look at chemistry. Discusses the exchange of electrons, and the characteristics of Hydrogen, Flourine Gas, and Noble gases