For over 30 years, the inside track to a career working with animals has been a degree in Exotic Animal Training & Management from Moorpark College.  It requires more than just a love of animals to get a job training or caring for them--math and science skills are crucial.  Give your students a behind-the-scenes tour of this unique zoo experience.
Running time4:58 minutes.

With only so much good farmland available worldwide, one of the challenges of feeding an expanding population is finding alternative ways to grow crops.  Show your students one possible solution--a hydroponic "lettuce factory" that produces over 50,000 heads of lettuce every week.
Running time 2:24 minutes.

To fly around on the surface of Mars, a traditional aircraft would need to travel at speeds of over 250 MPH just to stay aloft in the very thin atmosphere. Taking off and landing on the rocky terrain for sample inspection and gathering would be nearly impossible. So what's one solution? Check this out.
Running time 2:32 minutes.

To make one design fit on business cards, trucks and buildings, you need to be an expert on the concept of scale.
Running time 2:59 minutes.

Specializing in saltwater aquariums, Nic Tiemens and Joe Pineda love the challenge of recreating a slice of the ocean indoors. Day in and day out, they use volume calculations, temperature, measurement and science to create these beautiful habitats.
Running time 5:25 minutes.

Travel over five hundred feet underground with Chief Engineer Eileen Schnock.  The tunnel she's working on must be able to deliver over a billion gallons of water a day to one of our largest cities.  It's a fun job but a strong background in math and science is key.
Running time 2:42 minutes.

Our national bird is back in the lower 48 states after nearly disappearing in the 60's and 70's.  A recent count in Pennsylvania revealed at least 170 nests in the state, up from just three in 1983.  In this movie, Robert Mesta, a biologist with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, explains what it takes to recover a species like the bald eagle, and demonstrates how math plays a critical role in the process.
Running time 3:48 minutes.

Space stations, moon bases, a Martian greenhouse--building places to live and work in extreme environments requires architects that can think outside the box.  Take your students to NASA's Johnson Space Center and the University of Houston to meet architects that are tackling the challenges.  Architecture in outer space is all about problem solving.
Running time 4:55 minutes.

From planting the seeds to harvesting, and everything in between, Bryce Lundberg takes students through the process of growing one of our most important staples: rice. To ensure he grows a successful crop, Bryce depends on his algebra skills to get the job done.
Running time 3:50 minutes.

A professional dancer and an orthopedic surgeon demonstrate the fundamental role geometry and technology play in keeping dancers performing at the highest level. 
Running time 1:59 minutes.

NASA engineer Larry Li built a robotic hand that can catch a baseball and grasp a wrench.  While it'll probably be a while before we see robots playing first base in the World Series or repairing our cars, a robotic arm is very useful in outer space.  Show your students how it works.     
Running time 2:46 minutes.

A piece of paper can be flimsy or it can support the weight of your hand--it all depends on the shape, explains acclaimed structural engineer, Ysrael Seinuk.  Show your students how shapes and geometry are fundamental to the structure and design of buildings.
Running time 3:02 minutes.