Years before the first piece of metal is cut, before the first bolt is screwed on, a new car has to be designed. BMW holds a bruising internal competition that pits its best designers against one another. Who can come up with the most creative look for the interior and the exterior of the car? See who wins as each designs goes through the tough test of BMW’s engineers.
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Development and Testing
Once the design is frozen, the testing begins. Follow models of the new car as they are sent around the world to have their
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Production and Marketing
With all the test results in, BMW begins making the new sports car at its massive factory in the tiny town of Dingolfing Germany. The enormous robots that will build the car have to be taught the moves that will help the company produce a car every 12 hours. Each car has some 5,000 individual welds. Follow the new car as it makes its way from the production line to its ultimate unveiling at the North American Auto show in Detroit.
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Spike’s Guide to Success: Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and Rich
Richard St. John is just an ordinary guy who barely passed high school. So how did he achieve success in business, win top awards, and become a millionaire? That’s what Richard started wondering, so he went out and asked 500 other people how they succeeded, including Martha Stewart, actor Russell Crowe, the Google founders, DNA discoverer James Watson, and the leaders in many fields. After analyzing all the data, Richard discovered the Top 8 Factors that really lead to success. He also found 3 factors that don’t lead to success, but we think they do – smarts, looks, and luck. In this fascinating presentation, Richard and Spike take us on an informative, fast-paced, and fun journey that uncovers the real secrets of success.
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Book Report Basics
The most common challenge associated with book reports is not generating the report; it’s actually reading and understanding the book. Recognizing this fact, Book Report Basics reveals methods that will make the creation of book reports easier while increasing comprehension and appreciation for the work.
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Homework Handbook
Homework Handbook presents the positive nature of homework as an extension of the best part of school based learning. Communication with the teacher, the understanding of essentials, establishing a positive home environment, time management and the management of assignment deadlines are all integral aspects of the Homework Handbook.
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Oral Presentation
The advantage and benefits of effective communication skills in general are highlighted as a foundation on which to build confidence in Oral Presentation. Proper breathing, posture and concentration skills are demonstrated. The importance of topic knowledge is stressed and tips and tricks from professionals are introduced.
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Research Roadmap
The internet has become the fastest source for research. But what other sources of information are available? How do you credit the information you have gathered? How can you be sure of the credibility of your source? How can a parent or educator ensure that internet surfing is safe? These and many more questions are covered in the Research Roadmap.
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Science Fair
Following a review of a selection of successful and less successful projects, the Science Fair provides strategies for topic selection, timeline management and the creation of a project and materials checklist. Also, educators discuss the value and acceptable extent of parental participation in terms that both the student and parent can understand.
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Teamwork and Group Projects
Teamwork and Group Projects begins with an explanation of the theory behind group projects. From this basis, strategies and tips are presented that can make teamwork rewarding for all participants. The establishment of individual expectations, importance of balanced effort, and adherence to schedules and commitment to group activities are all stressed.