EXPLO.TV - Webcasts, Video Clips, and Podcasts from the Exploratorium

MAKE at the Exploratorium: Making BlinkyBugs with Ken Murphy (webcast)

Running Time:
00:33:42

Tinkerer, programmer, and musician Ken Murphy shows how to build electromechanical "bugs" built from scavenged materials and powered with a single coin-cell battery. When the Blinkybug's wire antennae detect motion from air currents or vibrations, the bug comes to life, with its LED eyes blinking in rhythmic patterns.

Project: MAKE at the Exploratorium | Browse All

Date: July 7, 2007
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): General Science

Iron Science Teacher: Baseball Equipment (webcast)

Running Time:
01:01:45

In this zany competition teachers have ten minutes to create a science activity from a special secret ingredient. This week: baseball equipment.

Project: Iron Science Teacher | Browse All

Date: July 6, 2007
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): Physics, General Science, Life Science/Biology

Iron Science Teacher: Plastic Water Bottles (webcast)

Running Time:
00:47:04

In this zany competition teachers have ten minutes to create a science activity from a special secret ingredient. This week: plastic water bottles.

Project: Iron Science Teacher | Browse All

Date: June 29, 2007
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): Physics, General Science, Life Science/Biology

Teacher Institute: Welcome to the Teacher Institute Family! (podcast)

Running Time:
00:05:35

If you’ve been accepted into our Summer Institute, we suggest you listen to this short podcast, which tells you some things we think you should know about the program before you arrive.

Project: Teacher Institute Summer Institute | Browse All

Date: April 17, 2007
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): General Science

Science from the Poles: First Light from the New South Pole Telescope (webcast)

Running Time:
00:41:16

The South Pole Telescope captured its first light on Feb. 16, 2007! Join Exploratorium host Mary Miller as she talks with scientists at the South Pole and finds out more about life at the Pole.

Project: Science from the Poles | Browse All

Date: March 30, 2007
Format: Expedition
Category: Popular Science
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science, General Science

Darwin: Hands-On Darwin with Karen Kalumuck (webcast)

Running Time:
00:50:19

Join Exploratorium biologist Karen Kalumuck as she leads a Darwin 101 Webcast using hands-on explorations, audience participation, and special surprises—just in time to celebrate his birthday!

Project: Darwin | Browse All

Date: February 16, 2007
Format: Demonstration / Activity
Category: Popular Science
Subject(s): General Science

Science from the Poles: South Pole Telescope: Nearly Done (webcast)

Running Time:
00:15:00

Mary Miller chats with scientists at the South Pole about the nearly-completed telescope. The satellite connection to the pole deteriorated quickly, and we hope to repeat this program in the near future. Stay tuned for updates!

Project: Science from the Poles | Browse All

Date: January 13, 2007
Format: Expedition
Category: Everyday Science
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science, General Science

Teacher Institute: The Classic Summer Institute (Full Version) (podcast)

Running Time:
00:26:48

This full-length podcast gives you the full flavor of our Summer Institute. Our staff will tell you about our special month-long Institute, which offers a rich mix of hands-on activities based on Exploratorium exhibits, in-depth content discussions, classroom materials and activities, and machine shop experience. In this podcast, teacher participants tell you what they think about the Summer Institute and how it affected them.

Project: Teacher Institute Summer Institute | Browse All

Date: January 1, 2007
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences/Biology, Geology/Earth S

Teacher Institute: The Classic Summer Institute (Lite Version) (podcast)

Running Time:
00:11:17

If you’re in a rush, this truncated version will give you information about our Summer Institute, but with less commentary from staff and participants than the full version.

Project: Teacher Institute Summer Institute | Browse All

Date: January 1, 2007
Format: Interview
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): General Science, Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences/Biology, Geology/Earth S

Science from the Poles: South Pole Telescope: Christmas Edition (webcast)

Running Time:
00:37:45

What's Christmas like at the South Pole? Also learn about the Race Around the World and the installation of the telescope's new receiver.

Project: Science from the Poles | Browse All

Date: December 29, 2006
Format: Expedition
Category: Science in Action
Subject(s): Astronomy/Space Science, General Science