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Heads Up! Series 2 : Earth Science & Astronomy

This earth science and astronomy series is a continuation of the popular Head's Up! 26-part series. Scientist Bob MacDonald takes a close look at fascinating subjects that takes learners on many exploratory lessons from tornados to killer whales; everything under the ocean, and places high above our planet. Students will learn why Pluto is no longer called a planet, how to make automobiles greener, and what is happening to the World's Glaciers. So keep your Head's Up and prepare for 9 great new learning adventures.

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How Fast Can We Go in the Air?

Climb aboard old fighter planes for the ride of your life. How do planes fly? What is the fastest plane? View planes of the future which resembles spaceships.

Episode Number: #101
Length: 27 minutes, 59 seconds.

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What Is A Dwarf Planet?

Pluto is the first of the dwarf planets. We learn why Pluto has been declassified as a regular planet. Find out what these strange icy worlds are like in the darkness of deep space.

Episode Number: #102
Length: 28 minutes.

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What Is Happening to the Glaciers?

Fly in a helicopter to the top of the Rockies and land on a river of ice to see what's happening to the world's glaciers. Understand how glaciers help farming.

Episode Number: #103
Length: 28 minutes.

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What Is The Universe Made of?

Travel more than two kilometers underground and see how scientists are trying to capture mysterious dark matter and dark energy, which make up more of the universe than stars and planets.

Episode Number: #104
Length: 28 minutes.

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What Makes A Volcano Erupt?

Fly over the mouth of an active volcano to discover how destructive, yet good they are for the land around them. Of course, you'll learn how to make your own eruption. See how the land around Mount St. Helens is thriving.

Episode Number: #105
Length: 28 minutes.

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What's An Earthquake?

Explore the mysterious movements beneath our feet and see how buildings are designed to tolerate the shaking. It's not the earthquakes that harm people, it's the buildings.

Episode Number: #106
Length: 28 minutes.

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What's at the Bottom of the Ocean?

The brilliant coral reefs and colorful fish can be found in shallow water. The deep ocean is a dark desert with only a few strange creatures huddling around the occasional oasis.

Episode Number: #107
Length: 27 minutes, 59 seconds.

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Why Do Tornadoes Do So Much Damage?

Take a ride with a storm chaser and follow a twister, then create one yourself on a kitchen counter. What makes Tornado Alley perfect for tornadoes to form?

Episode Number: #108
Length: 28 minutes.

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What Will Cars Look Like in the Future?

Investigate the cars of tomorrow with wacky new designs and engines that run on electricity, hydrogen or just plain sunlight. This episode isn't about flying cars; it's about cars that are better for the environment!

Episode Number: #109
Length: 27 minutes, 59 seconds.

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