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| Science Matters: Edison vs WestinghouseOne of the great struggles in the history of technology was that between Thomas Alva Edison and George Westinghouse.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Science |
| Science Matters: Transatlantic CableThe first transatlantic telegraph in 1858 quickly failed, but the prospect of nearly instant intercontinental communication was an idea that would not be allowed to die.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Science |
| Science Matters: Gustave EiffelErected for the Paris Exposition of 1889, the 1000-foot tower of Gustave Eiffel today remains the most popular tourist attraction in Paris--a fitting tribute to one of the most celebrated engineers of the nineteenth century.Grades 9-12 Science |
| Science Matters: Marconi's First TransmissionAt the end of 1901, twenty-seven year old Guglielmo Marconi made the first transatlantic wireless transmission but his outstanding achievement, like so many of the breakthroughs of science, was built on the discoveries of others.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Science |
| Virtual RealityNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment explaining how NASA uses virtual reality environments to simulate NASA missions.Grades 9-12 Science |
| Flight SimulatorNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment explaining how NASA uses flight simulators to assist in engineering aircraft.Grades 9-12 Science |
| Child Safety SensorNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment describing NASA's Child Safety Alert System for automobiles.Grades 9-12 Science |
| GIFTSNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment describing GIFTS (Geostationary Imaging Fourier Transform Spectrometer), the future of weather satellite technology which stands to aid in the understanding of weather processes, climate, atmospheric pollution, and severe storms.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Science |
| VADNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment about the DeBakey Heart Pump designed by NASA engineers that extends the life of heart failure patients.Grades 6-8 | 9-12 Science |
| SAPNASA Destination Tomorrow Segment highlighting systems including the Single Aircraft Accident Prevention Project (SAP) that will help reduce aircraft accidents.Grades 9-12 Science |
