ERIC ED461475: NEWTON'S APPLE 14th Season Teacher's Guide.

85 Pages·1996·2.6 MB·English

by  ERIC

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AUTHOR
Wichmann, Sue, Ed.
NEWTON'S APPLE 14th Season Teacher's Guide.
TITLE
National Science Teachers Association, Arlington, VA.; Twin
INSTITUTION
Cities Public Television, St. Paul, MN.
SPONS AGENCY
3M, St. Paul, MN.
PUB DATE
1996-00-00
NOTE
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AVAILABLE FROM Newton's Apple, 172 E. 4th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101
Classroom
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Biology; Chemistry; Elementary Secondary Education;
DESCRIPTORS
Engineering; Geography; Hands on Science; Inquiry;
*Interdisciplinary Approach; Rainforests; *Science
Activities; Teaching Guides; Wetlands
Newtons Apple
IDENTIFIERS
ABSTRACT
This guide was developed to help teachers use the 14th
season of NEWTON'S APPLE in their classrooms and contains lessons formatted
to follow the National Science Education Standards. The "Overview," "Main
Activity," and "Try-This" sections were created with inquiry-based learning
in mind. Each lesson page begins with "Getting Started," which contains a
simple activity and a series of open-ended, inquiry-based questions to engage
students. These activities are designed to gauge what the students know about
the subject and to initiate discussion. Lessons include background
information, interdisciplinary connections, resources, and hands-on
activities. Also included is a Guide to Enjoying NEWTON'S APPLE at Home that
encourages family participation in science education. Topics are as follows:
(3) Tahiti Special which includes Sharks and
(1) Spelunking; (2) Human Eye;
Black Pearls;
(6) Hypercoaster;
(4) Riverboats;
(5) Body Fat; (7) Nicotine;
(10) Andes Special on Inca
(9) Prosthetic Limbs;
(8) Avalanche Rescue;
(13) Rain Forest Special
Engineering;
(11) Ski Jumping;
(12) Bee Stings;
which includes Rain Forest Plants and Rain Forest Animals;
(14) Olympic Solar
(16) Malaria Tracking;
(18) Post Office;
Energy; (17) Clocks;
(15) Soccer;
(21) Bones; and (22) Water Special that includes
(20) Ethanol;
(19) Gems;
Wetlands and Drinking Water.
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Greetings from 3M and NEWTON'S APPLE
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NEWTON'S APPLE continues to provide innovative, fun, and meaning-
ful programming for young people. At 3M, we believe early exposure to
science increases interest and appetite for learning, and helps foster
appreciation for the importance of and opportunities in science. We're
proud to sponsor the 14th season of NEWTON'S APPLE.
An important aspect of 3M's sponsorship is our work with KTCA-TV and the National Science Teachers
Association to produce these NEWTON'S APPLE classroom materials. These materials help bring to life the
wonder of science and can instill greater curiosity about science, our world, and our future.
EI LEEN GALINDO
Actress and comedienne Eileen Galindo joins the NEWTON'S APPLE
L.D. DeSimone
team in its I4th season. Eileen travels to Switzerland to investigate how
Chairman and
rescuers find people buried in avalanches. She then goes to the Andes
Chief Executive Officer
mountains in Peru to learn how the ancient Incas used special beads called
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quipus to communicate. In the Warehouse, Eileen learns the art of soccer
from a physicist and she gets her hands on some very valuable gems.
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DAVE HUDDLESTON
The five-member NEVIVOKS
Dave once again dives (literally!) into sticky situations to.help answer
teom trovels the world over ond
your science questions. In Tahiti, he straps on scuba gear and swims with
sharks to find out how they breathe. In Peru, he explores the rain forest
explores our bockyords to find out
to discover some of its unique animals: leaf cutter ants, snakes, and frogs.
Back home, Dave takes a thrilling ride with a letter to find out how the
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the onswers to
science
postal service handles so much mail!
BRIAN HACKNEY
questions. NEVIRON'S teom
Brian's curiosity leads him to New Orleans, where he takes the helm of a
members climb into coves, swim
Mississippi River boat to find out how steam power keeps it moving. In
Switzerland, he teams up with championship ski jumpers to show how
with shah, plunge down one of
they fly through the air. Back at the Warehouse, Brian explores why
nicotine is so addictive.
the country's lorgest roller coosters,
DAVID HEI L
leorn the secrets of the min forest
After nine years with NEWTON'S APPLE, David's adventures continue
ond the Andes mountoins, trock
as he travels to the. Andes mountains of Peru to investigate how the
ancient Incas built those huge stone structures without wheels, machines,
mosquito infestotion ond molorio
or iron tools. Then he catches up with some researchers in the Amazon
to And out why tropical rain forests are so important to world climate
incidence, follow o leiter through
and health.
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the postol service, ond more.
In her second season with NEWTON'S APPLE, SuChin, now a college
senior, investigates science in the world around usshe goes to Tahiti to
dig up the story on black pearls. Then see if she STILL wants to get that
tattoo after learning more about them from the Tahitian people, famed
for their ornate body art.
In the Warehouse, SuChin learns how popcorn
gets its pop!
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Welcome to the NEWTON'S APPLE
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This guide was developed to help you
use the 14th season of NEWTON'S
APPLE in your classroom.
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The new NEWTON'S APPLE Teacher's Guide lessons are format-
ted to follow the National Science Education Standards. The
"Overview," "Main Activity," and "Try-This" sections have been
created with inquiry-based learning in mind.
Getting Sineted
Each lesson page begins with "Getting Started," which contains a
simple activity and a series of open-ended, inquiry-based questions
to engage your students before you conduct the lesson or show the
segment. These activities are designed to gauge what your students
know about the subject and to initiate discussion.
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NEWTON'S APPLE allows three-year, off-air record rights for
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educational purposes. Tape the show, or have your resource cen-
The "Key Words" section, previously listed on each lesson page,
ter tape it, directly off the air and use it in the classroom as often
has been consolidated in the center of the book, on durable card-
as you like for three years.
stock. "Key Concepts" words are highlighted on each lesson page
for easy reference.
The 14th season of NEWTON'S APPLE will air on most PBS
stations beginning in October 1996 (check your local PBS listings
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for exact airdates and time). If you don't find NEWTON'S
APPLE listed in your local TV guide or PBS viewer's guide, con-
An index to the 14th season lesson pages and an index to
tact your local PBS station to find out when the 14th season will
the past three seasons of NEWTON'S APPLE.
be airing in your area.
A science subject index that gives you a quick overview of
Public television stations depend on what they hear from viewers
the science concepts presented in each 14th season lesson.
to help make their programming decisions, and you, as an educa-
tor, are one of public television's most important constituents. If
Lessons, lessons, and more lessons (including background
your public television station is not running NEWTON'S
information, interdisciplinary connections, resources,
APPLE, you must let them know that it is important to you and
and hands-on activities) focused on the major
your students. If your station is running the show, call them and
topics explored in the 14th season.
let them know how much you depend on it in the classroom.
Hands-on "Science Try It" experiments and a "Street Smart" quiz.
If you have any comments or questions, please write to:
Director of Outreach & Promotion
A "Guide to Enjoying NEWTON'S APPLE at Home" that
NEWTON'S APPLE
you can duplicate and send home with your students to
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encourage family participation in science education.
SAINT PAUL MN 55101
e-mail: [email protected]
Our 14th season poster, with easy-to-photocopy activities for
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NEWTON'S APPLE Teacher's Guides also are available
the classroom on the back.
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/Focusing
on the Science Education Standards
The NEWTON'S APPLE educational materials were developed to help teachers
approach some of the goals of the new National Science Education Standards.
The National Science Education Standards, recently published by the National
Research Council, presents criteria to help state and local school personnel make
decisions about every area of science education. From teaching and the quality of
what students know to assessment practices and the system that supports teachers
and programs, national standards bring coordination, consistency, and coherence
to the improvement of every aspect of science education.
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) applauds the release of the
National Science Education Standards, and encourages science educators to put the
Standards into practice in the classroom. The world's largest organization dedicat-
ed to science education, NSTA has led the way in promoting the Standards with
teacher institutes, awareness kits, and a Standards discussion area via the Internet.
NSTA also has developed many publications to keep educators informed about
the latest issues in science education, including a variety of resources for imple-
menting the Standards.
This year, NSTA presents its Pathways to the Science Standards, practical guide-
books for bringing the standards to life in any school or classroom. Written by
teachers for teachers, these books include examples, discussions, and demonstra-
tions on how you can carry the vision of the Standardsfor teaching, profes-
sional development, assessment, content, program, and systeminto the real
world of the classroom and school. Pathways is also a tool for you to use in col-
laborating with administrators, school boards, and other stakeholders in science
education. Separate editions treat elementary, middle, and high school levels.
NSTA's project on Scope, Sequence, and Coordination recently updated its High
School Framework for National Science Education Standards to help teachers imple-
ment the Standards within the SS&C model. A Framework for High School Science
Education demonstrates how the content standards can be sequenced and inte-
grated over the four years of high school. Integral to this publication is a series of
"micro-units" that corresponds to the elements of the Framework's learning
sequence. These micro-units consist of lab activities, readings, and assessment
items that will help you put the national standards to work in your classroom.
The Standards; elementary, middle level, and high school editions of Pathways;
and the SSe-C High School Framework are available from NSTA. For a catalog
and sales information, contact the NSTA Science Store at (800) 722-NSTA
(6782) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. (EST).
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Index to the 14th Season Lesson Pages
There are two way to locate any of the 25 lessons in this guide: check out the
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alphabetically arranged subject index found on the inside back cover, or look
through the numerically arranged show index on this page.
Either way, once you've identified a topic you'd like to explore, look in the upper
right-hand corner of each lesson page for the NEWTON'S APPLE show num-
ber (e.g., 1401, 1402) that corresponds to that topic. We've also included in the
same corner the segment's approximate running time.
On the back of this page, you will find a guide to the past three seasons of NEW-
TON'S APPLE. These episodes may be. rebroadcast on your local PBS station
throughout the year, and we hope you will continue to use them in your classroom.
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Malaria Tracking
Avalanche Rescue
Spelunking
Clocks
Prosthetic Limbs
Human Eye
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Post Office
Andes Special
Tahiti Special
Inca Engineering
Gems
Sharks
Black Pearls
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Ethanol
Ski Jumping
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Bones
Bee Stings
Riverboats
Body Fat
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Rain Forest Plants
Hypercoaster
Wetlands
Nicotine
Rain Forest Animals
Drinking Water
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Soccer
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Index of Past Seasons
SHOW 1109
NEWTON'S APPLE
SHOW 1204
SHOW 1212
SHOW 1307
Ilth Season
Firefighting
Brain Mapping
Printing Money
Disney World Special
Dairy Farm
Garlic
Gravity
Simulator Rides
Inventor's Fair
SHOW 1101
Sunscreens
Nature Labs
Dolphin
Rock Climbing Otters
Tasmanian Devil
Communication
Taste Test
SHOW 1213
Parade Technology
Monty Hall
SHOW 1110
SHOW 1205
Bridges
Laser Show
Bison Roundup
Baby Bobcats
Movie Dinosaurs
Earthquakes
Heart Attack
Bread Chemistry
Chromakey
SHOW 1308
SHOW 1102
Dead Fingernails
Scott Hamilton
Grizzly Bear
Hazardous Materials
Chile Peppers
Emergency Rescue
Wallaby
In-line Skating
Black Holes
Skin Wrinkling
NEWTON'S APPLE
SHOW 1111
Pizza
Season
SHOW 1206
Compost
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The Bends
Reindeer
Movie Sound Effects
Compact Discs
Sun
SHOW 1309
SHOW 1301
SHOW 1103
Michael York
Globetrotters
Human Slingshot
Waterskiing
Memory
Wolves
Hedgehog
Ride
Reflexes
In vitro Fertilization
Bone Marrow
Escalator
SHOW 1112
Goose Bumps
SHOW 1207
King's Singers
Fat-free Foods
Hummingbird
Garbage
Dinosaur Extinction
Rotting Foods
Infrared
Floods
SHOW 1302
SHOW 1104
Shelley Duvall
Blue Seas
Circus High Wire SHOW 1310
Newspaper
Polar Bears
Siberian Tiger
Wild Lion Vet
Mummies
Bomb Squad
Bug Spray
Bicycles
SHOW 1113
Echoes
SHOW 1208
Fish Breathing
Armadillo
Mt. Rushmore
Mosquitoes
Internet
Insect Warfare
Virtual Reality
Antibiotics
SHOW 1303
SHOW 1105
Candles
Panning for Gold
SHOW 1311
Maya Bike Trek
Chimpanzees
Jumbo Jets
Taxidermy
Hearing
Equator Special
Meteors
Equator
Parachutes
Knuckle Crack
SHOW 1209
NE-WTON'S APPLE
Maasai Village
Owls
12th Season
Ethnobotany
Paper Recycling
Coffee
Hubble Telescope
Baby Elephants
SHOW 1304
SHOW 1201
SHOW 1106
Inventor's Fair
Africa Special
Hang Gliding
Windsurfing
Komodo Dragons
SHOW 1312
Balloon Safari
Karate
Permafrost
Bird Songs
Grasslands
Robin Leach
Tumbleweeds
SHOW 1210
Ergonomics
Maasai Mara
Elephant
Zebras
Raptor Hospital
Inventor's Fair
Mara Animals
Photography
Scorpions
SHOW 1202
SHOW 1107
Skipping Stones
SHOW 1305
Arctic Expedition
Spotted Owls
Snakes
SHOW 1313
Ice Surfing
Special
Carpal Tunnel
DNA Fingerprinting
Jungle Survival
Sled Dogs
Foggy Mirrors
SHOW 1211
Bubble Gum
Liver
Arctic Travel
Lizards
Redwoods
Emus
Cold Remedies
Life in Camp
Electricity
Arctic Weather
SHOW 1108
Monuments
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Archaeology
Red Fox
Aircraft Fire Rescue
SHOW 1203
Mazes
Balloons
Aircraft Carrier
Dolphins
Knives
Brain
Science Home Videos
Carrier Life
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Science Subject Index
Here is an at-a-glance index of the science disciplines dealt with in the NEWTON'S APPLE lesson
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How are caves formed?
What are some characteristics of a cave environment?
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DAVID STRAPS ON THE
Over time, small caves can grow to become elabo-
How can you "see" when the lights go out? Many
SAFETY HARNESS TO GET
animals in caves are blind because there is no
rate systems of caverns containing large, needlelike
THE LOWDOWN ON CAVES.
light. How do they navigate? Set up your own
structures that seem to grow down from the ceiling
(stalactites) and up from the floor (stalagmites).
"touch tunnel" to see if you can navigate a room
SEGMENT LENGTH: 8:00
These structures are formed by the slow, steady
obstacle course strictly by feel. Can your other
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accumulation of calcium carbonate precipitating
senses help you find the way?
from the chemical-rich water dripping off the
(1994, APR)
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stones. Sometimes, these two "dripstones" meet,
Have you ever been inside a cave? How deep was
CAVING BENEATH THE
it? Could you see any light? What did it look like?
creating large pillars with spectacular colors.
TONGASS. BIOSCIENCE,
PP. 215-218.
What did it smell like? What did the walls feel
Very few plants can grow in a cave because of the
like? Was there any life in the cave?
g LUDMAN, A.
COCH, N.
(1991) PHYSICAL GEOLOGY
lack of light. Instead, fungi, algae, and even some
(2ND ED). NEW YORK:
simple mosses dominate caves. Insects, reptiles,
How do you think caves are formed? Do you think
MACMILLAN PUBLISHING CO.
and bats also are uniquely adapted to the cave
all caves are the same? How many different plants
(1980) A GUIDE
GURNEE, R.
environment. One of the most unusual cave
and animals do you think can live in caves? What
TO AMERICAN CAVES.
dwellers is the "cave fish." Totally blind, this col-
are some differences between these plants and ani-
ZEPHYRUS
TEANECK, NJ:
PRESS.
orless creature navigates by touch, using tactile
mals and those living outdoors?
sensors on its body.
STONE, W.C. (1995, SEPT)
CAVE QUEST. NATIONAL
GEOGRAPHIC, PP. 78-93.
Sometimes, so much solution takes place inside a
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cave that the caprock can no longer support the
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weight of the surface above. The roof caves in and
Caves have long been regarded as places of mys-
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a feature known as a sinkhole forms. Each year,
tery and intrigue. Prehistoric people used them
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there are news stories about people returning
for shelter and decorated them with some of the
U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
home from work to find a large hole in the
earliest-known works of art. Pirates used them to
419 NATIONAL CENTER
ground where their house once stood. By under-
RESTON, VA 22092
hide their ill-gotten booty. By definition, a cave is
standing the dynamics of what's happening inside
simply a natural open space found underground.
THE NATIONAL SPELEOLOGICAL
a cave, scientists hope to minimize the risk of
Sometimes caves form when large rocks get
SOCIETY OPERATES
IN MANY
"GROTTOES" (CLUBS)
sinkholes in populated areas.
stacked up after a landslide, but most often they're
AREAS WITH CAVES:
the result of the chemical solution of limestone by
http://www.caves.org/-nss/
nssabout/nssabout.html
subsurface water.
THE POTOMAC SPELEOLOGICAL
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In pure water, limestone is actually quite stable.
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Since limestone dissolves in acidic water, how
However, when water gets a little acidic, the lime-
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do you think increases in acid precipitation will
stone dissolves. When water percolates through the
affect the rate of sinkhole occurrences around the
soil, it picks up carbon dioxide from rotting plants.
world? What can be done to offset this?
This forms carbonic acid, the same acid found in
Areas of natural cave and sinkhole develop-
2.
soda pop. As this acid water flows through the soil,
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ment are said to have karst topography. What
it eats away at the underlying limestone rock and a
CASSETTES AND EDUCATIONAL
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special zoning and building codes have to be used
cave is formed. Some larger caves are formed by
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
in these areas to safeguard the structures?
sulfuric acidthe same acid found in battery acid.
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