UMass Educational Television Collection

Includes: Bubble Gum (The Scientific Method), Cabbage (Acids and Bases), Oobleck (Physical Properties), Paste (Properties), Penny Boats (Water Displacement), and Pendulum (How and Why).

Includes: Clay, Masks, Paper Mache, Paper Making, Plaster, Print Making, Puppets, Shadow Puppets, and Tie-Dye.

A series of entertaining and educational cooking shows for kids. The shows were hosted by cooking expert Cynthia Caldwell and "Carl" an irrepressible puppet. The show featured recipes that were fun and easy to make: bagel heads, nutty noodles, baby burgers, pop-pop-popsicles, rise and shine shakes, uh-oh-oatmeal, and many other innovative and (mostly) nutritious concoctions.

Includes: Around the World in Your Kitchen, "P" Foods (foods starting with the letter P), Quick and Easy Desserts, Teeny Tiny Food, Things Aren't Always What They Seem, Wake Up and Cook Breakfast, and Yummy After School Snacks.

Renowned Hitchcock Center naturalist Colleen Kelley leads parents and kids on a series of exciting backyard expeditions. Joined by her irrepressible sidekick pupper Carl, the shows featured a fresh hands-on approach to learning. Shows provided fun and original activities that families could do together.

Includes: Blowin' in the Wind, Buggin' Out, Discovery Doodads, and Down 'n Dirty.

Maria Tymoczko, Comparative Literature, "Why do we have pumpkins at Halloween?"; R. Mack Leckie, Geology, "Why is there salt in the ocean?"; Stella Volpe, Nutrition, "Why do we love coffee so much?"

Matthew Kelty, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "How can you tell the age of a tree?"; Thomas Arny, Physics and Astronomy, "Why do we see only one side of the moon?"; Todd Crosset, Sports Studies, "What is the history of Lacrosse?"

Mark Russell Smith, Music, "How do string instruments create sound?"; Frank Rife, Exercise Science, "What sports are best for your health and body?"; James Averill, Psychology, "Do Animals Laugh?"

James Averill, Psychology, "Why do we laugh?"; James Averill, Psychology, "Do Animals Laugh?"; Bernard Rubinstein, Biology, "Why do leaves change color in the autumn?"; Neil Carlson, Psychology, "Why do we sleep? and dream?"

Thomas Arny, Physics and Astronomy, "Why do we see only one side of the moon?"; Matthew Kelty, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "How can you tell the age of a tree?"; R. Mack Leckie, Geology, "Why is there salt in the ocean?"; James Averill, Psychology, "Why do we laugh?"

Mark Russell Smith, Music, "How do string instruments create sound?"; Stella Volpe, Nutrition, "Why do we love coffee so much?"; Frank Rife, Exercise Science, "What sports are best for your health and body?"; Maria Tymoczko, Comparative Literature, "Why do we have pumpkins at Halloween?"

Janice Hanson, Communication, "What are some of the effects television has had on us?"; Kevin Nugent, Early Childhood Development, "Do babies have a sense of humor?"; Helen Page, Anthropology, "Are there any national parks which represent African-American History?"; Scott Jackson, Environmental Trainer, "Why are people so afraid of snakes?"

Patricia Warner, Consumer Studies, "Why has women's clothing been so restrictive?"; John Cole, Anthropology, "Did vampires really exist?"; Sut Jhally, Communication, "As a parent what would be the most important thing I can teach my kids about TV?"; Matthew Kelty, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "How do trees survive the winter?"

Karen Searcy, Biology, "Do all plants have flowers?"; Fergus Clydesdale, Food Sciences, "How much truth is there on food labels?"; Thomas Arny, Physics and Astronomy, "How do constellations get their names?"; John MacDonald, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "Do we have a lot of moose in Massachusetts?"

David Kittredge, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "How long does the average tree live?"; George Howe, Veterinary and Animal Science, "Why do cats purr?"; Donald Kroodsma, Biology, "Why do birds migrate?"; Faith Thayer, Entomology, "Why do spiders spin webs?"

Kevin Nugent, Early Childhood Development, "What are some ways that babies communicate?"; Janice Hanson, Communication, "What will life be like in the 21st century?"; Scott Jackson, Environmental Trainer, And "Are there poisonous snakes in Massachusetts?"; Stella Volpe, Nutrition, "Are fat-free foods really better for you?"

Patricia Warner, Consumer Studies, "Why do women wear high heels?"; Sut Jhally, Communication, "What can you tell me about cigarette companies aims their ads at children?"; Richard Yuretich, Geology and Geography, "Why doesn't the ocean freeze"?; John Edman, Entomology, "Why do bees sting, but mosquitoes bite?"

John MacDonald, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "Do we have bears in Massachusetts?"; Bob Andres, Engineering, "What is ergonomics?"; Stella Volpe, Nutrition, "Is it healthier to be vegetarian?"; Bernard Rubinstein, Biology, "How do plants survive in the wild?"

Ann Lewis, Forestry and Wildlife Management, "Are there carnivorous plants in Massachusetts?"; Janice Hanson, Communication, "Why don't we have many drive-ins anymore?"; John Rhodes, Geoscience, "Do we have volcanoes in Massachusetts?"; Nancy Cohen, Nutrition, "Why do we Hungry?"

Katherine Fine, Psychology, "Do animals see the same as humans?" And 'Why do cats land on their feet?"; Joe Hamill, Exercise Science, "Do expensive sneakers enhance your performance?"; Ernest Dzendolet, Psychology, "Do all people have the same sense of taste?"; Bonnie Strickland, Psychology, "What is Spring Fever?"

Lt. MacNamara, Aerospace Studies, "How do airplanes fly?"; Katherine Fine, Psychology, "Do animals see the same as humans?"; William M/ Bulger, President, "What does a University President do?"; Todd Fuller, Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Management, "Why do wolves have such a bad reputation?"