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In this video segment from Cyberchase, through addition and regrouping in base sixty, Matt helps Digit figure out what time his CyberSoufflŰ__ŰÖ will be done.

Subject:: Mathematics; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 09/22/2008

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Film Shoot: Day 2

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The CyberSquad reviews their budget for the second day of their film shoot in this video from Cyberchase.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/09/2008

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Film Shoot: Day 3

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In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad compares their budget with their actual spending from day three of their film shoot.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/09/2008

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Film Shoot: Day 4

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In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad figures out how to incorporate a new scene into their film while staying within their budget.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/10/2008

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Finding Averages as Means

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Students explore the concept of the mean as they examine and compare scores for various sports events.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/25/2008

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Finding the Intersection

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In this Cyberchase video, Inez and Digit identify the location of the transformation using their knowledge of parallel and intersecting lines.

Subject:: Geometry; Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/10/2008

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Finding the Right Combination of Clothes

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Finding the Right Combination of Clothes

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In this video segment from Cyberchase, Harry has a fixed budget for clothing, so he must figure out what combination of jackets and pants he can buy with $100.

Subject:: Algebra; Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/08/2008

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Finding the Right Crystal

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The CyberSquad has to find a crystal that is between 65% and 85% orange to power up their escape from Hacker in this video from Cyberchase.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/10/2008

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Firefighter Training

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In this video segment from Cyberchase, Harry decides to train as a firefighter and uses line graphs to chart his physical fitness progress.

Subject:: Mathematics; Physical Science; Physics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 09/25/2008

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Fixing the TeleporterŰ_í_Ű´Part 1

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In this video segment from Cyberchase, the Teleporter breaks and the CyberSquad must try to fix it using clues given to them by Ms. Fileshare.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 09/10/2008

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A Flooding Threat

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In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad uses a graph to estimate how much the water level will rise in the Sensible Flats reservoir.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/24/2008

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Force Field Combinations of Switches, Levers and Buttons

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Force Field Combinations of Switches, Levers and Buttons

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In this Cyberchase video segment, the CyberSquad finds the right combination switch, lever and button that will deactivate the force field protecting the stolen Black Crystal.

Subject:: Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 09/10/2008

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Forming the Burren

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This video segment from Nature describes how glaciers eroded the bedrock of Irelandë_í__ landscape.

Subject:: Geology; Geoscience; Physical Science; Space Science
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: Canon; Corporation for Public Broadcasting; SC Johnson; WNET
Date Added:: 11/11/2008

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Frog Hops, Part 1

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The CyberSquad tries to figure out how Hackerë_í__ cyberfrog moves when its various buttons are pressed, in this video from Cyberchase.

Subject:: Algebra; Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/11/2008

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Frog Hops, Part 2

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In this video from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad must figure out the new input/output pattern on Hackerë_í__ larger cyberfrog.

Subject:: Algebra; Mathematics
Material Type:: Lecture
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media: Multimedia Resources for the Classroom and Professional Development
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 07/11/2008

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From Patterns of Input and Output to Algebraic Equations

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From Patterns of Input and Output to Algebraic Equations

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Students explore the relationship between input and output values and learn to use algebraic expressions and equations.

Subject:: Algebra; Mathematics
Material Type:: Lesson Plan
Provider:: PBS LearningMedia
Provider Set:: PBS Learning Media Common Core Collection
Author:: U.S. Department of Education; WNET
Date Added:: 10/06/2008

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Gamma Ray Telescope Senses High-Energy Radiation

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Gamma Ray Telescope Senses High-Energy Radiation

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This video from NASA describes the GLAST satellite, which is equipped with a gamma-ray telescope, and shares some background about the kinds of extreme universal phenomena indicated by the presence of gamma rays.