Eye of the Cyclops: adventures in Scientific Exploration features voyages of discovery into nine environments (3 pond regions, 2 streams, 2 woodland, 2 urban yards).
Countries: US
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Plankton Play
Cyclops, and its intrepid crew of explorers, dive into open water where they encounter the denizens of the plankton: micro-crustaceans, insects, rotifers and protists, all organisms that show unique adaptations for open water life.
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Decomposers Everywhere
Settling their craft into the bottom, the micronauts discover that the bottom ooze is populated by bacteria, the microbes that decompose and recycle organic materials. Decomposers Everywhere is an unforgettable visual introduction to the concept of organic decomposition.
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Food Chains Begin with Photosynthesis
In this episode, a single algae cell is rescued and its green secrets are revealed through experiments performed on board the Cyclops. Jonathan and Lyra discover how algae start food chains that ultimately sustains the fish, birds, amphibians and mammals living in and around the pond.
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Protozoans and Algae
Cruising through the weedy shallows, the crew is amazed at the diversity of protozoans swimming by the observation ports. They discover how these amazing single cells feed, reproduce and escape.
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Arthropods
They are armored creatures with jointed legs and they have developed elaborate behavior patterns that assure survival. They are also the most successful phylum in the animal kingdom–phylum Arthropoda. This program explores the major classes of arthropods through dramatic photography of living examples: The Crustaceans (including all major crustacean groups); The Arachnids (including whip scorpions, scorpions, spiders, ticks and mites); and the Uniramians (including centipedes, millipedes, and insects). The program highlights important details of structure and behavior, incorporating both familiar and unusual examples (such as forehead mites and barnacles) that will serve as memorable insights into Arthropod biology. Download free guide from our website.
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Visualizing Cell Processes Interactive Learning Guide
Visualizing Cell Processes Interactive Learning Guide is both a companion to the Visualizing Cell Processes 3rd Edition DVD** and a stand-alone computer-based study guide. It also can provide an excellent companion to our set of five Visualizing Cell Processes videos on VHS cassette. It covers about one third to one half of the content of most courses taught in high school biology, Using state-of-the-art 3d graphic animation and a clearly presented information, this CD-ROM introduces students to the fundamental processes of life at the cellular level. Based on our new DVD programs, and designed for individual and small group use on the computer, this Windows/Macintosh program provides a superb environment for learning the challenging content of cell biology.
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Visualizing Cell Processes 3rd Edition
This 3rd Edition DVD consists of systematically arranged learning modules designed to take full advantage of DVD technology, making it a valuable tool for mastering concepts and vocabulary of cell biology. With its extensive Interactive Learning Guide it is particularly useful in biology courses where it can serve as the primary resource for cell biology instruction. New animation and dramatic microscope footage.
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Protists
The term “protist” covers a wide range of microscopic organisms formerly clumped into “Kingdom Protista.” The modern view of these organisms has changed considerably; evidence such as molecular genetics indicates that the protistan lines of evolution go so far back in time they represent several different kingdoms of life. Through stunning photography of living protists, students are introduced to amoebas, flagellates, algae, and the elegant ciliated protists in ten learning modules.
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Cells and Molecules
Modules: A Variety of Cells, Cell Organization, Overview of Organic Molecules, Prokaryotic Cells, The Evolution of Eukaryotic Cells.