Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Muller embarks on a journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uraniums birth and longevity. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain. Twisting the dragons tail part 2 worksheet this is a worksheet made to be used while students watch the special available from. A week or so before the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of hiroshima, i watched a curious documentary on pbs. Finally, the play on the phrase tickling the dragons tail and the deaths of louis slotin and harry daghlian to which the phrase relates was not covered in the series. Twisting the dragons tail is a two part program that provides. The entire story of uranium is perhaps one of measured risk. Derek muller to unlock the mysteries of uranium, one of earths most controversial elements.
Uranium twisting the dragons tail host and physicist dr. Twisting the dragons tale is an actionpacked journey to explore the most dangerous, wondrous, and controversial rock on earth. Uranium twisting the dragons tail 2015 part 2 the extraordinary, untold story of uranium. My key disagreement with uranium twisting the dragons tail comes near the end of episode 2 when muller provides a summary of his journey. It has revolutionized society, from medicine to warfare. Uranium twisting the dragons tail documentary hd 2 of 2. Derek muller as he explores the controversial element uranium. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a television documentary series about uranium.
Using computergenerated dragons as a metaphor for daughter isotopes, the episode shows how uranium turns into lead in the process of radioactive. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths most controversial elements. Uranium twisting the dragons tail documentary hd 1 of 2. Twisting the dragons tail takes viewers through place and time, touching on the cultural, scientific and natural significance of uranium and its many uses from weaponry to medicine. Part 1 and part 2 are available to view on demand with kpbs. Derek muller, a physicist and creator of the popular youtube. Stream uranium twisting the dragons tail, a playlist by dale cornelius from desktop or your mobile device. Uranium twisting the dragons tail documentary hd 2 of 2 documentary house 2. Label copy to clipboard click to copy embed code for video. Width in pixels px height in pixels px copied to your clipboard unable to copy.
Uranium twisting the dragons tail by dale cornelius published on 20150902t07. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress and destruction. Part science and part history, the story of uranium is brought to life by host dr. I am just now getting caught up on all the things i recorded on my dvr this summer and came across a great two part special on the history of uranium called twisting the dragons tail. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uranium s birth and longevity. Twisting the dragons tail part 2 flashcards quizlet. See how uranium has shaped the past and will change the future. Uranium twisting the dragons tail programs pbs socal. Dr derek muller is a great science communicator i would regard him in the same league as carl sagan.
Uranium twisting the dragons tail by dale cornelius. Dr derek muller visits chernobyl and fukushima, where uranium became a nightmare. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a television documentary series about uranium, its history, and its uses. In northern australia the indigenous people have ancient stories for the place where the uranium is found. More correctly, its an ore of uranium, a rock, which contains many different minerals one or more of which contains the element uranium. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is a new documentary series exploring the incredible story of uranium, from its creation in an exploding star to its deployment in nuclear weapons, nuclear. Uranium twisting dragons tail part video dailymotion.
An engaging, entertaining and informative documentary about the history and development of uranium, nuclear energy, and the atomic bomb. The episode concludes with the use of uranium as a nuclear weapon and the bombing of. The left hand column questions are given, and students are meant to use them as clues to what they should be taking notes on but this is a frame to help students learn how to take notes from videos themselves. Uranium is a unique element, used in research, medicine, space travel, and of course weapons. Technicalities aside, im looking forward to this documentary. They say a great creation spirit sleeps underground, and disturbing this spirit will. Twisting the dragons tail is a twopart program that provides. Twisting the dragons tail is a 2015 pbs series narrated by dr. Part science and part history, its an adventure brought to life by an exciting new personality in television science. Pdf download twisting the lions tail american anglophobia between the world wars read online.
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Derek muller, creator of youtube channel veritasium, as he travels to russia, japan, north america, europe, and australia to explore the vast world of this fascinating element. But i am way nerdingout to knitpick like this all of these stories cannot be covered in 2 hours of video. When i began this journey to understand uranium, i had to wear this badge everywhere i went. Twisting the dragons tail returns to oeta january 11. The third and final episode purports that uranium saves lives, treats cancer and brings hope to millions with a promise of clean, limitless power.
Twisting the dragons tail is a twopart program that provides a fascinating journey through the complex history of the most controversial substance on earth. Muller embarks on an epic journey across the globe to explain the fascinating details of uraniums birth and longevity. Uranium twisting the dragons tail uranium twisting the dragons tail. You may want to use it in shorter segments, or have it available for substitute teacher use. I have included some recommendations below for shorter segments. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the earths. Uranium, originally sourced from pitchblende, became the subject of intense scientific study. Born from the collapse of a star, uranium has brought hope, progress, and destruction. Uranium twisting the dragons tail is an australian made series, an epic journey through nine countries and over a century of stories. Derek muller unlocks the mysteries of uranium, one of the.
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