Green Revolution: Discover
"Green Revolution: Discover" explores how scientific discovery happens far beyond a traditional laboratory, following researchers into Snowy River Cave in Fort Stanton, New Mexico. The video highlights the scientific method, field research, microbiology, geology, and energy science as scientists investigate actinobacteria, manganese deposits, microorganisms, and possible bacterial nanowires. Key concepts include hypotheses, experiments, electron transfer, low-energy environments, and how microbes may help shape cave formations. The program also emphasizes scientific inquiry, observation, collaboration, and debate as essential parts of research. By connecting cave microbiology to cleaner, greener energy solutions, this educational science video supports curriculum topics in life science, Earth science, environmental science, and STEM exploration. Part of the "Green Revolution" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes, 39 seconds
- Topic: Business, Geography, Science
- Subtopic: Bacteria, Earth Sciences, Energy, Geology, Microbiology, Science Methods, U.S. Geography
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
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- Release Year: 2010
- Producer/Distributor: National Science Foundation
- Series: Green Revolution
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