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RE: Worksheets for Mechanical Universe



Hi Jim Harris-
There is a high school version of TMU which consists of a highly
edited version of the same tapes that you have. It comes with a thick
manual of worksheets, suggestions, and questionnaires for students to
fill out as they watch.
The edited versions are about 15 minutes long, instead of the
half-hour of the originals. Much of what is cut out consists of scenes
of people walking around in costume, trying to look famous - perhaps the
weakest part of the series.
You can get details from Dick Olenick (one of the TMU authors)
who is a subscriber to this list.
I used the High School version in connection with the textbook
in a college calculus-based course. The students paid close attention,
because they had to answer questions during the showings. There were
often requests to stop and replay parts of the tapes.
Regards,
Jack
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Dear People
Our school is fortunate to own a set of The Mechanical Universe videotapes,
the originals with Goodstein. Does anyone have worksheets that go with the
videotapes? Since I teach 4 preps it is easier for me to not "redo the
wheel" (if you know what I mean), but to adapt prewritten materials. The
class is an Honors (I teach it as AP) class. Would love to review what you
have available. Email me privately if you are willing to share.
Thank you.
Jim Harris
Monadnock Regional High School
East Swanzey, NH
jharris@top.monad.net
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