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“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Welding” episode discusses how technology is used in relation to electric arc welding, stick welding, explosion welding, underwater welding, industrial spot welding, and friction welding with plastics. The video viewing guide is a r

"Dezeen – Elevation Documentary – How Drones Will Change Cities" is an 18-minute video by the online architecture magazine Dezeen that discusses how drones will change cities, architecture, the way people travel, the way goods are delivered, and the way buildings are constructed in the future. It would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged in the video and is thorough enough to serve as a great study guide for later us

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Hydraulics” episode discusses the physics of hydraulics and how pressure is increased, the advancement of the use of hydraulics in machinery over time, and the various uses of hydraulics today in airplanes, construction equipment, a

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Harvesting” episode discusses the history of harvesting, future harvesting methods, and the current tools, equipment, and methods used to harvest wheat, cotton rice, sugar beets, tomatoes, walnuts, olives, lettuce, grapes, raisins,

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Nikola Tesla's Mad Electricity” episode discusses innovative developments and workings of Nikola Tesla, including the Tesla Coil, Tesla’s work at Wardenclyffe, the rivalry pitting Tesla’s alternating current against Edison’s direct

Steve Bleile is a welder. (That is the first thing he will tell you in his videos.) But not only is he a very experienced welder, he is also a great welding instructor. From 1998-2003, he filmed several welding instructional videos. Over 4,000 high school, college, and industrial welding programs have used his videos in their programs. Each video is approximately 42-59 minutes in length, packed with useful information, and would be a great addition to any metalworking or welding class. The 47-m

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Bridges” episode discusses bridge mechanics, different materials used to construct bridges, types of bridges, and challenges facing bridges today. Some specific bridges are discussed in detail, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Broo

“Drain the Oceans” is a documentary series that aired on National Geographic. The episodes use underwater scanning technology, historical and scientific data, and digital imagery to explore and reveal shipwrecks, treasures, and other items that are found deep underwater. Each video is approximately 40-45 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Drain the Titanic” episode discusses the pattern of wreckage on the ocean floor and how that was used to hypothesiz

Steve Bleile is a welder. (That is the first thing he will tell you in his videos.) But not only is he a very experienced welder, he is also a great welding instructor. From 1998-2003, he filmed several welding instructional videos. Over 4,000 high school, college, and industrial welding programs have used his videos in their programs. Each video is approximately 42-59 minutes in length, packed with useful information, and would be a great addition to any metalworking or welding class. The 45-m

Steve Bleile is a welder. (That is the first thing he will tell you in his videos.) But not only is he a very experienced welder, he is also a great welding instructor. From 1998-2003, he filmed several welding instructional videos. Over 4,000 high school, college, and industrial welding programs have used his videos in their programs. Each video is approximately 42-59 minutes in length, packed with useful information, and would be a great addition to any metalworking or welding class. The 46-m

"Food Evolution" is a 50-minute video that discusses the arguments for and against GMOs - genetically modified foods. The documentary highlights the regulations and conflict concerning genetic engineering of papayas in Hawaii, the research of banana wilt in Africa, and strong differing views concerning GMOs in the United States. It would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged in the video and is thorough enough to serve

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. “The Tool Bench – Power Tools” episode discusses the various methods used to power tools, the invention of standard power tool accessories such as circular blades and drill bits, the do-it-yourself movement, and different types of power

"Inventions That Shook the World" is a miniseries that aired on the Discovery Channel and details the origination of some of the century's most important inventions. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The 1920s episode highlights the following inventions: movie sound, the lie detector, refrigerator, television, and liquid rocket fuel. Other inventions are mentioned in short clips, such as sliced bread, folding electric car,

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Christmas Tech” episode discusses how technology is used in relation to Christmas trees, Christmas lights, Christmas lights, Christmas ornaments, and fruitcake. The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged i

"Inventions That Shook the World" is a miniseries that aired on the Discovery Channel and details the origination of some of the century's most important inventions. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The 1900s episode highlights the following inventions: AM radio, vacuum cleaner, air conditioner, airplane, and disposable razor. Other inventions are mentioned in short clips, such as fingerprinting, the Model T, and the flam

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Forensic Science” episode discusses various forms of technology used in forensics to solve crimes, including fingerprinting, microfiber identification, and DNA testing. Specific crimes are examined, including the capture of John Dil

“Steve Jobs – One Last Thing” is a 56-minute documentary that originally aired on PBS in 2011. The documentary discusses how his imagination, style, and talent have affected society. It also looks at his work habits and reputation through interviews with people who worked with him or documented his life, as well as clips of interviews with Jobs himself. It would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The video viewing guide is a resource that will keep students engaged in the video and is

"Dream Big – Engineering Our World" is a 42-minute video created to inspire children toward STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Technology) fields by exploring large and small engineering wonders around the world and the motivation of the engineers to improve the world for all people. The giant screen film explores how experiencing an earthquake motivated a young girl to become a an engineer and how children now learn about seismic design, a rope bridge built to help children travel safe

“Modern Marvels” is a video series that focuses on the effect and use of technology in various aspects of modern society. It aired on the History Channel. Each video is approximately 45-50 minutes in length and would be a great addition to any CTE or STEM class. The “Engineering Disasters: New Orleans” episode examines failures that occurred during Hurricane Katrina as a result of engineering mistakes. The failures in this episode include levee and floodwall breaks, water pump inundation, Superd

“The Men Who Built America” is an 8-episode miniseries docudrama from the History Channel that spotlights five entrepreneurs who transformed America in the decades following the Civil War. Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, J.P. Morgan, and Henry Ford revolutionized modern society as they laid the foundation that built the shipping, railroad, oil, steel, finance, electricity, and automobile industries into the empires they are today. Each episode is approximately 45 minu