NNPS-TV

Newport News Public Schools TV and the Telecommunications Center

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Single-episode shows explore the science of music, robotics and engineering, as well as life cycles. Plus, "North America's Indigenous People" provides a glimpse into the lives of the population who lived in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans.

Program descriptions:

"Music's Superpowers: Why Is Music Vital To Our Brain?" is a fascinating one-hour program that follows an international scientific investigation into the mystery of music’s power in our lives.

"Engineering & Robotics" is for elementary students and is a brief show that introduces the fascinating world of engineering and robotics. Problem-solving, innovation, and creativity are part of the story.

"Life Cycles" is a short video for elementary students. It explains how living organisms undergo many changes and a variety of stages. It explores the life cycles of humans, butterflies, and more, plus touches on concepts like metamorphosis, amphibian and pollination.

"North America's Indigenous People" describes the early history of the population already present in North America before Europeans arrived – how they lived, what their civilizations were like, and how they regarded nature. An overview of their modern-day situation is included.