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Science Videos

 Dr. d shows you how to be a mystery sleuth! You get to learn how forensic scientist solve a crime and then you make a secret message that you can share with your friends....once they know the secret to making the message appear! For additional information and materials click here!  
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Dr. d teaches about what makes things stick and amazing information about the best sticking animal the Gecko while you learn to make your very own glue! For additional information and materials click here. For Spanish, click here
Center of Gravity for Kids: In this 7 minute video, Dr. d explains the Center of Gravity. What it is and how to find it. Dr. d also shows you how to make 2 great Center of Gravity Toys to amaze your friends and family.
Explanation to Introduction activity:
You can hop backwards because you can use your heels to adjust your body and hence adjust your center of gravity.  Because you are holding your toes, they cannot move and therefore cannot help you adjust your center of gravity to hop forward. 
Dr. d takes on the environment in explaining how plastics are impacting our planet, how to do your part in saving the planet, and how to make a bouncy ball by understanding the science of polymers!  For additional information and materials click here.  For Spanish, click here
Dr. d explains the science behind special effects and show how to make fake snow and fake glass that you can eat! For additional information and materials click here.
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Dr. d explains why color requires light, what is chromatography, the electromagnetic spectrum and how objects get their color. Absorption and Reflection are beautifully explained and connected to the real world. Made for all kids.
Why Airplanes Fly for Kids?  This 5 minute video ​Dr. d explains why airplanes fly and how to do the 4 forces of flight dance! Kids learn about the 4 forces, what they are and why they are important. Then kids make a rotocopter as they try to figure out which of the 4 forces are missing!
What's Air Got to do with it? In this 55 minute video, created for NJLIVE/WNET/NJDOE, students learn about air pressure by conducting 4 hands-on experiments! This lesson integrates the use of children's books to teach the content while using brain-based strategies.
BOUNCING BUBBLES:
In this video, created for Channel Thirteen/WNET, students learn about Surface Tension by making a solution of bubble mix that they can bounce in their hands!
SOUNDS ARE VIBRATIONS: In this video, created for channel Thirteen/WNET, students learn about sounds and vibrations by creating 2 musical instruments that dive into understanding pitch.

Math Videos

Dr. d shows a fast and easy method to find the Least Common Multiple (LCM) and Greatest Common Factor (GCF).
FINDING A COMMON DENOMINATOR: In this video, created for NJLIVE!/WNET/NJDOE students learn multiple ways to find the common denominator.  Great for students with weak multiplication skills.