Hila Science Videos
Videos supporting workshops and projects from
Hila Science Camp
These videos are available in high-quality download here: Purchase Videos
Instructions for these projects can be found here: Hila Projects Page
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Astronomy Orion the Hunter - A short video looking at the winter constellation Orion and some of the interesting deep space objects it contains. Using the Hila Starfinder - If you have constructed a Hila Starfinder, this video explains how to use it. Using the Hila Starfinder 2 - Same video as above but available from Google Video. Winter Constellations in Renfrew County A
Mayan Mystery - A chance to take part in some amateur
archaeology.
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Sundial Time - A short video moving through the history of human attempts to measure and record time. Our Planet is a Clock - A short animation presenting the rotating earth as a huge clock spinning in space Sundials and Latitude - Constructing a sundial at the top of the earth, the North Pole, is easy. Move to another latitude and it becomes more difficult. This video looks at the issues around sundials and latitudes. Create a Sundial- This video looks at some of the issues around constructing sundials. Included are step by step instructions for building a horizontal sundial and instructions for setting it up. Setting Your Sundial - This video explains how to set your sundial to the correct time.
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Physics & Engineering Trebuchet - This video explains the science behind a Trebuchet. In the projects area at Hila you can find instructions for a building a Swinging Counterweight Trebuchet. Windicator - Electronic weather instrument. If you have constructed one of these devices, this video explains its operation and provides some trouble shooting tips. Mechanical Advantage - A short video demonstrating how to calculate the mechanical advantage of pulley systems. Jeeps, Winches and Pulleys - This short video shows that understanding pulleys can save you some money and increase the power of a winch The Arch - Arches are used to build bridges and cathedrals. This video explains these important structural units. Geodesic Dome - Video explaining how to construct a dome from paper. Windmill - Calculate the power output of your windmill. Buoyancy & Density - Explains the relationship between buoyancy and density using hot air balloons, fish and cruise ships as examples of objects using buoyant force.
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Electricity Introduction to Electricity - An introduction to electricity and electronics. Make a Lemon Battery - This video presents details and instructions on creating a lemon battery. Make a Vinegar Battery - This video shows how to construct a battery using vinegar. Magnets and Electromagnets - A short discussion of magnetism. Includes instructions for constructing an electromagnet.
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Life Sciences Paper
Wasps - 3 minute video shows hornets adding
paper to a paper nest. Wasps make paper by adding wood fiber to saliva. Wetlands and Pond Study - Wetlands contain some of the most interesting life forms on our planet. Collecting and Identifying Plants - Plants are essential to life on earth. This video discusses identifying, documenting and collecting plants DNA Lab Part 1 - The story of Otzi the Iceman is used to introduce a DNA extraction lab. Einkorn wheat was found on the cloak of this 5000 year old Neolithic warrior. The second video in this series shows how to extract DNA from wheat. DNA Lab Part 2 - This video includes step by step instructions for extracting DNA from wheat. This procedure can easily be done at home or school with readily available equipment and supplies.
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Travel/Various Costa Rica - Cloud Forest - Images and video from the St. Elena cloud forest in Costa Rica. 514 Squadron - A 30 minute video created by Doug Harvey as a tribute to his father, Sam Harvey. Sam was the rear gunner on a Lancaster Bomber in the Second World War. My father, Alex Campbell, was the pilot of the Lancaster. Horses, Tractors and Steam - Images and video from the 2006 Plowing Match at Keene, Ontario.
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These videos are available in high-quality download here: Purchase Videos