Wednesday, 10/8/08, 2:30-4:00 a.m. #1-3
Thursday, 10/9/08, 2:00-4:00 a.m. #4-7
Tuesday, 10/14/08, 2:00-4:00 a.m. #8-11
Wednesday, 10/15/08, 2:00-3:00 a.m. #12-13
Wednesday, 5/6/09, 2:30-4:00 a.m. #1-3
Thursday, 5/7/09, 2:00-4:00 a.m. #4-7
Tuesday, 5/12/09, 2:00-4:00 a.m. #8-11
Wednesday, 5/13/09, 2:00-3:00 a.m. #12-13
These 13 brand-new programs are perfect for High School and are correlated with National Science Education Standards for grades 9-12. Disney's wacky, way-cool Bill Nye - a real-life scientist and award-winning educator - knows how to make science instruction real and relevant. As Bill Nye the Science Guy, he created wildly popular series that ignited the curiosity of generations of elementary and middle school students. Now he's back with The Eyes of Nye, a new series for older students.
From cloning to pseudoscience, from antibiotics to addiction, Bill looks at the science behind cutting-edge issues, interviews leading experts, shows students how to analyze facts before forming opinions. When students see the world through The Eyes of Nye, they'll learn how to evaluate even the most controversial topics.
1.) Addiction: Disease Or Behavior?
Is addiction a disease? Or is it a chosen behavior? Hear from scientists who are studying the brain, psychology, social factors, and genetics. Meet people who live with substance abuse issues. Then have students decide for themselves.
2.) Antibiotics: Man Vs. Microbe
Investigate the ongoing battle between man and microbe. Learn how antibiotics work, and find out how germs continually evolve to evade – and survive. Watch as experts finally come clean about the way hand-washing affects germs.
3.) Astrobiology: Does Extraterrestrial Life Exist? How do scientists search for life in outer space? Consider the methods behind the fascinating possibility of extraterrestrial life.
4.) Cloning: The Science Behind The Controversy
How are clones created? What is the difference between therapeutic and reproductive cloning? Explore the biology and ethics behind cloning.
5.) Genetic Diversity: Sexual Reproduction
Bill discusses the evolutionary advantages and risks of sexual vs. asexual reproduction. Students will learn about the scientific theories and evidence that seek to explain why we reproduce sexually, how it affects genetic diversity, and what sexual selection is.
6.) Genetically Modified Foods: Benefits & Risks
Is genetic engineering safe? It may be too soon to tell, but that doesn’t stop Bill Nye from exploring the benefits and risks. Students will hear from traditional wheat breeders, from researchers who analyze organic and pesticide-free crops, and from corporations engaged in genetic engineering.
7.) Global Climate Change: Earth’s Atmosphere Heats Up
Find out how scientists measure climate change, see how carbon dioxide affects the temperature of Earth’s atmosphere, and hear about the role of fossil fuels. It’s all part of Bill Nye’s in-depth look at the possible causes of global warming.
8.) Human Characteristics & Adaptations: Is Race Cultural Or Biological?
Research has shown that racial differences are only skin deep. Then why do humans look so different from one another? Bill will go to any length to find scientific answers – even if it means having his own DNA analyzed.
9.) Nuclear Energy: The Costs & Benefits Of Alternative Choices
Join Bill Nye as he weighs the risks and advantages of using nuclear power as an alternative source of energy. Visit a nuclear reactor and a proposed nuclear waste site and hear from experts.
10.) Population: Human Demographics
Compare population issues around the world, from demographics to social and cultural aspects, and see how education and industrialization can affect human population. Students will hear about Third World issues, look at worldwide consumption trends, and analyze mass media education efforts.
11.) Pseudoscience: Looking For Evidence & Proof Bill shows students how to examine out-of-this-world claims through the eyes of a scientist – by looking for evidence and proof. He exposes techniques used by psychics, demonstrates the science of walking on flaming coals, and considers “The Case of the Extraordinary Claim.”
12.) Sports: Science In Action
Learn about the physics behind sports, take a look at the mental aspect that world-class athletes bring to their efforts, and explore why people play and watch sports.
13.) Transportation: Traffic, Fuel Consumption, & Air Pollution
Bill Nye is in the driver’s seat as he explains the environmental impact of America’s car culture. Students will learn how computers can simulate traffic flow, find out about fuel-efficient alternatives, and discover what individuals can do to reduce traffic-related air pollution.