Examines the inventions of the Wright brothers, who turned the dream of human flight into reality. See them test their ideas for gliders, propellers, and airplane engines, resulting in the first powered airplane, dubbed The Flyer.
Examines the evolution of the process of invention through history. Interviews modern-day inventors, including Steve Wozniak. Promotes the concept that every invention begins with an idea, and everyone is a potential inventor. View the U.S. Patent Office and meet inventors.
Learn the factors that make reptiles different from other animals. Explore their world and characteristics and how they differ from amphibians. Hands-on experiment.
Learn about frogs and their cousins, toads, newts and salamanders. See how they live in and out of water, their life cycle, and the differences between amphibians and reptiles. Hands-on experiment.
Looks at the life of Tubman, the famed conductor of the Underground Railroad. Also examines the daily life of enslaved people in the U.S. and the dangers faced by those who fought to free them.
Examines the concept of sustainability, the capacity to provide for the needs of the world's current population without harming the ability of future generations to provide for themselves. Learn about factors that can affect sustainability such as carrying capacity, population density, and ecological footprint. Also explore some of the challenges and successes of sustainability in the rainforest, one of the world's most diverse habitats. Observe sustainability in action at a school that has employed green building practices and in a community that has used smart growth policies to combat suburban sprawl.
Takes a close look at the major reasons people were inspired to explore throughout the ages and the innovations that supported advancements in exploration.
