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When your students ask the inevitable question, "When would I ever use this?" answer it with a micro-documentary from the largest STEM video library of its kind --- The Futures Channel.

Teachers tell us >> “I like to motivate the students to learn math by showing applications for math and science in real life, and your videos are a valuable resource. You do a great job. Thank you..” F.A. El Paso, Texas

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Featured Movies

Designing Toy Cars

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As a professional toy car designer for Mattel's Hot Wheels, Larry Wood uses basic math concepts such as fractions, measurement and scale to create accurate replicas of the coolest cars on the road.
Running time 02:50 minutes

An Industrial Designer

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The result of their work is all around us in practically every product we buy. Get an inside look at what industrial design is all about with Hilgard Muller, the Industrial Design Manager at Giro responsible for designing an entire line of sport-performan
Running time 06:25 minutes

The Forester
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For Tami Sabol, the forest is her office. As a Forester for Plum Creek Timber Company, she is responsible for the health of hundreds of thousands of acres of trees. Using math and science is a routine part of her work.
Running time 05:18 minutes

A Wildlife Refuge

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Near the Gulf Coast of Texas extends a 44,000-acre refuge full of alligators, armadillos, coyotes, and lots and lots of birds. Show your students the science and math wildlife biologists use to maintain a safe haven for these animals.
Running time 05:37 minutes

Windsails
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Sailing the ocean no longer requires triple-masted schooners--in fact you can do it on a vessel no larger than a surfboard. What's the secret to designing a windsail that can skim the surface of the sea at 20 miles an hour, yet respond instantly to a sail
Running time 01:41 minutes

What is The Futures Channel?

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Futures Channel subscribers have access to wide range of STEM oriented video programs. Here’s just a snapshot of what you can show your students
Running time 5:27 minutes

Digital Video Resource Library DVD

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Showcases real world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, This product is available while supplies last. Short video above previews this product.
Running time 3:48 minutes

Project Engineer

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Project Engineer for Horizon Wind Energy, Johnny Goff, describes problem solving and engineering.
Running time 3:01 minutes

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