The program deals with how petroleum is formed, its properties and uses. Structures and formulae of hydrocarbons are examined and 3-D animation is used to clearly show the composition of various linear, cyclic, saturated and unsaturated compounds in an engaging and easy to understand format. The program takes an in-depth look at how petroleum (a mixture) is refined into fractions and how these fractions can be changed to have more useful properties. Various cracking and reforming processes are investigated, showing raw materials, processes and products.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Methods of Heat Transfer
Using numerous examples of how heat transfer is used in everyday life, this fascinating program takes students on a lively journey through the mechanisms and practicalities of heat transfer, clearly explaining the mechanisms of conduction, convection and radiation and introducing the concept of thermal capacity of an object.
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DC Motors
DC Motors starts by clearly and concisely introducing students to the link between electricity and magnetism and how the two can combine to produce movement. The principles of the electric motor, how useful motion can be achieved, leading to the design for a basic DC motor are carefully explained, followed by improvements to the design that lead to the production of a practical working motor. Key 3D animations provide clear, visual explanations of the inner workings of DC motors and add to the outstanding clarity and understanding that this program brings to the topic.
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Functional Properties of Food
This program explores the physical, chemical and sensory functions of many different food products. The program discusses the importance of these functions when preparing food as well as a range of complex processes that will be of great value to any senior food student. Including: Denaturation, Dextrinisation, Emulsifications, Maillard Browning and many more.
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Sports and Injuries: Prevention and Assessment
With the aid of elite sports people as well as a suburban kung fu class, this informative program highlights the basic principles of sports injury treatment.
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Roots: The radical idea
In this entertaining program, we cover an introduction to roots and radicals, explore how roots can be simplified, carry out some operations with radicals, examine methods of approximation of roots and finish off by looking at an application involving the Pythagorean Theorem. A clear, concise and engaging explanation of roots and radicals.
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Staging a Performance
This program examines the staging and management of a professional production by Barnstorm theatre at Melbourne’s St Martin’s Youth Arts Centre.
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Exponents, We are the power
This entertaining and informative program explains all about exponents, the powers to which numbers are raised. Examining positive and negative indices, the uses and benefits of using exponents to express very small and very large numbers, and how to calculate approximations this is a program that will empower all math students with clear and accurate explanations.
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Stress: The Survival Guide
Explains what stress is and how to keep it within limits. It outlines easy relaxation techniques and coping strategies.
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Algebraic Notation
Another winner in the Mathemania brand, this is a clear and concise explanation of algebraic notation. In this program we start with an introduction to algebraic notation, then examine algebraic definitions and mathematical models, bringing it all together with the road test – creating a mathematical story. With a clear explanations of pronumerals and their practical uses in everyday life, this is an engaging and educational program just perfect for math students.