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Cole, K. C. – Discover, 1984
An updated version of "Mr. Wizard" is returning to television three times a week on Nickelodeon, the cable network for children. Highlights the career of Don Herbert (who is Mr. Wizard) and his experiences with "Mr. Wizard" television programs. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education, Program Descriptions, Programing (Broadcast)
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Edge, R. D., Ed. – Physics Teacher, 1984
Experiments which illustrate the effect of humidity on human hair and on paper are described. Also described are two ways to make a hygrometer. These methods were found in a series of British television programs (also available in the United States). Comments on the programs are included. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary School Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Humidity, Physics
Williams, Phil – 1988
This paper describes how the University of Georgia's office for experiment stations began producing agricultural research shows for public television. Prior to its venture into television, the office had produced, for inclusion in the extension service's news packet, two or three science stories per week on what researchers were doing and hoped to…
Descriptors: Agricultural Colleges, Educational Media, Experiment Stations, Higher Education