Planet Earth
Take
your students on a remarkable exploration of planetary science —a
journey from the arid moons of Jupiter to the frigid waters beneath
the polar ice cap. The acclaimed series Planet Earth will give your
classes a foundation in geology, oceanography, climatology, and
astronomy, guided by the insights of noted scientists in disciplines
ranging from atmospheric chemistry and geology to physics and astrophysics.
With stunningly beautiful cinematography and special effects, Planet
Earth ensures that your students will see the earth around them
with new eyes.
Episode Descriptions
1
The Living Machine — Plate tectonics, one of the most important
discoveries of the twentieth century, is explored at such sites
as the erupting Kilauea volcano and the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean
in the submersible craft Alvin.
2 The Blue Planet — The oceans may still be the last
great unexplored frontier on earth. Major new revelations about
the sea are presented by scientists aboard the space shuttle and
diving to the depths of the "middle ocean" to view rare
life forms.
3 The Climate Puzzle — Follow the clues that have helped
scientists piece together an unfolding mystery — what caused
the ace ages, how Venus' greenhouse effect may have parallels on
earth, and what Antarctica's eerie ice rivers demonstrate.
4 Tales from Other Worlds — Through little-seen footage
shot in space and special effects, visit the great failed star of
Jupiter, probe the raging volcano of Io, and peer through acid rain
clouds to see the surface of Venus for the first time.
5 Gifts from the Earth — What treasures lie hidden beneath
the Red Sea and Antarctic ice cap? By examining the earth's mineral
and energy sources, scientists analyze how the theory of plate tectonics
has revolutionized the search for earth's riches.
6 The Solar Sea — Geologists investigate an 800-million-year
-old rock record of sun activity in an ancient Australian lake bed,
and fabulous ground and satellite photography of the aurora borealis
all contribute to an understanding of earth's relationship to the
yellow dwarf we know as the sun.
7 Fate of the Earth — Theories about the global
consequences of a "nuclear winter" and an "ultra-violet
spring" are revealed in this final episode that explores the
role of life in shaping earth and its future
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