Issues In Chemistry

13 Three to Seven Minute Programs
Grade(s) Jr./Sr. High
Curriculum: Chemistry

The series discusses the different waves, ranging from radio waves to ultraviolet waves. Explaining the differences and the uses of them. It gets into ultraviolet rays and how they effect our skin. It shows how we imitate nature with machines to develop and test sunscreens so we can prevent skin cancer and sun bums. Gamma, radio, micro, x-ray, electromagnet waves are also discussed.

The use of on site shots, computerized animation and individual experts are incorporated into the series.

Catalysts of Life are recommended for Jr. High, explain how synthetic fibers are manufactured and how catalysts are used in everyday life. It also talks about and explains enzymes and how they are used to create chemical changes even in the cattle industry. As you can see from the titles below, this series is very inclusive and covers many, many different areas.

Program Titles:

  1. A Science Called Chemistry
  2. Periodic Table
  3. Imaging The Atom
  4. Molecular Disease
  5. Messy Chemistry
  6. Fingerprinting Drugs
  7. Imitating Nature
  8. Catalysts of Life
  9. Surface Action
  10. Chemistry of Your Stomach
  11. Aluminum
  12. The Ozone Layer
  13. Debating Toxic Waste