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Using colourful illustrations and graphic animation sequences, this video series explores the phenomena of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. Designed for use at the middle or secondary level, the videos examine the scientific processes by which stimuli from outside or inside the body are received and processed. Each program details the structure and function of the sense organs and related parts of the body, supplemented by information on common sensory discorders and safety tips. Interviews and real-world analogies add to the viewer's understanding of the complex workings of the senses. The programs are divided into segments for easy lesson planning, with helpful recaps at the end of each segment. The Understanding Our Five Senses Series includes 5 x DVDs: Click on individual titles for full description. Price:
What do a camera and the human eye have in common? This program examines the eye, the nature of light, and how the brain interprets images. Segments include: the parts of the eye; how the eye and the nervous system work together to provide sight; colour blindness and other disorders; and safety tips for protecting the eye and maintaining good vision. Length: 23 minutes (2001) DVD. Year 7 - First Year Tertiary. Price:
Musicians, scientists and ear specialists come together in this video to examine the process of hearing. Topics covered include: parts of the ear; the hearing process; sound intensity; frequency and duration; the Doppler effect; why people hear differently; ear infections; causes of and solutions to hearing loss. Length: 28 minutes (2001) DVD. Year 7 - First Year Tertiary. Price:
The nose helps us smell, taste, and breathe. This video investigates the olfactory organs, as well as the importance of the nose in the respiratory systems and our sense of taste. An animated sequence takes viewers through the olfactory system step-by-step, including illustrations of the parts of the nose, the nasal cavity, and the palate. Physicians discuss the molecular structure of odours and how the brain interprets smells. Length: 23 minutes (2001) DVD. Year 7 - First Year Tertiary. Price:
This video provides an introduction to the sense of taste, as well as the role that smell plays in tasting. Topics covered include: basic tastes; the influence of temperature on flavour; how gustation works; and the important role of saliva in the process. Physicians describe factors that lead to the inability to taste, and emphasize the importance of caring for the tongue and taste buds. Length: 22 minutes (2001) DVD. Year 7 - First Year Tertiary. Price:
The sense of touch is vital to human survival, and is critical to our emotional wellbeing. The program examines the integumentary system and the functions of skin, hair and nails. It also describes the function of nerve endings and the sense of pain. Other topics include: reasons for loss of feeling, including strokes; the damaging effects of the sun; and the effects of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances. Length: 27 minutes (2001) DVD. Year 7 - First Year Tertiary. Price:
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