Kids Become
Corpuscles at
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And the gymnasium becomes a human heart as kids combine a physical test with learning the physiology of this vital organ. |
| PowerScience Video by Gary Olsen |
elcome
to PowerScience from The PowerSource Video Lab at Dubuque Schools. This
is a very special prototype of a program series we are working on in cooperation
with our friends at Alliant Energy. Yes, this is a series pilot,
and you are with us on the ground floor! With this pilot, we are testing
the functionality of the movies, quality of the content, curriculum, and
technical aspects of this new project. Plus, we are always looking for
feedback. The series
will consist of several programs on practical science applications in
every day life. Okay, some may not be too practical, and experiments could
border on the spectacular (something you wouldn't want to try at home).
However, you'll get plenty of warnings about that.
Power
Science programs will star the teachers and students of the district.
We are involved in the production of two programs right now. They're short,
and lots of fun. This first one(about 10 minutes) is hosted by Gary Olsen
from the District, but others will be hosted by students, teachers, and
the fine folks from Alliant Energy.
This show was taped at Table Mound Elementary School with Dave Carnahan's science class as they explore the human heart in a unique way. We are also working on another video with our friends at Kennedy Elementary and Ms. Haugen's class. Stay tuned for that one.
The programs are in RealMedia format, and they require free software available on our site that you can install to view our videos (and audios as well). Complete information is below including links to the player software if you don't already have it on your computer.
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Which Player is Best for Me?
Macintosh Owners: You can get a RealPlayer for Macintosh, Visit Real.com to download their free player options. Remember, look for the FREE players. They are sometimes difficult to find on their Web site. Oh, and one more thing... sometimes when you click on a sound or video file in our Web site with the RealPlayer installed, you get a little commercial window that pops up on your desktop. It's annoying, but a small price to pay for the privilege of having the free RealPlayer on your system. Just click it off, and it will disappear. |
We are now providing a choice of RealPlayer applications for you to download
and install on your computer to enable you to view the video and audio
files. One is RealPlayer8 and the other is RealOne Player, which is a
very adequate program. It's easy to install, so just 
follow
the on-screen steps. You will be required to register with Real.com, but
these are free software applications (there are versions you can pay for
if you choose, but they are not necessary for basic viewing and listening).
Of
the two types of free players available, RealPlayer 8 is the traditional
player that is free and will work beautifully to access Web based multimedia
files from our site. There is also a new player available, which is also
free, called RealONE. Either player will probably work for your operating
system. If your system is older (Windows 95, NT), however, you may want
to use the RealPlayer 8 software. If you are running a newer, faster system
like Windows 98, ME, XP, or 2000, go for the RealOne player.
Gary Olsen talking to blood cells. |
More blood cells |
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Navigating
through a pulmonary artery. |
"Do you fully understand the instructions? Good, then grab an oxygen molecule." |
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The course stresses upper as well as lower body exercise. Here students had to pull themselves along on a rope while sitting on a scooter and carrying a playground ball.
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You had to jump up and down while reading this paragraph on the wall. That was hard... not the reading part, the jumping part! |
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