Science Friday: Building a Synth, Bit by Bit

Art forgeries are works of art themselves? How can inspectors tell real art from fake? A video from the a large science playlist explores the techniques practiced by expert forgers and the subtle science behind telling a masterpiece from...

Engineers have been building bridges for hundreds of years. But are better designs, techniques, and materials available today?

A sound artist explains how to make a working electric guitar using only wood, bits of hardware, wire, a magnet, and a guitar string. Aired Mar. 05, 2010. [3:06]

Architect Antony Wood discusses what makes a skyscraper great. Innovations include features that adapt to the environment, enrich the lives of their inhabitants, are sustainable, and are beautiful to look at. Aired June 22, 2012 [8:49min]

Performance artist Marina Abramovic wants to build a laboratory devoted to arts and science.

Electronic music pioneer Thomas Dolby talks about his career in music and technology.

This lesson plan incorporates many subjects! Learners create a flow chart after studying the "Evolution," of computers. Also provides adaptations and references to use. (To access this lesson plan, you must register with Crayola.com....

Students go on a tour of how and why music styles have changed over the years, and discover where they can gather some insight about their favorite musical styles and artists. There are excellent websites imbedded in this lesson plan.

Students investigate the natural disasters known as tsunamis by researching the Internet.  In this nature lesson, students define the word tsunami and discuss how they are created.  Students complete an online activity based on...