you | Tip da bd dbhadbdsAhbh \boobbdbaddbaoaabbdadani [| (NAPSA)—Howbetter to teach students about science than throughreal-life examples? That’s the idea behind Search for Solutions, a video series that takes students on a fascinating journey exploring the nature and process of scientific discovery. This 10-episode video series and online teaching guide brings science alive with an intelligent, revealing presentation designed to capture the attention and imagination of junior high and high school students. More than 60 different scientists from all fields of study serve as guides and storytellers in the video, discussing their work and scientific philosophies. The Search for Solutions video series was produced by ConocoPhillips in conjunction with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and recently distributed to more than 20,000 science teachers in the United States free of charge. “The partnership between the National Science Teachers Association and ConocoPhillips has produced a very valuable tool for our nation’s science teachers,” said Gerald Wheeler, NSTA exec- utive director. “The Search for Solutions video series brings their students vivid, real-life examples of the nature of science and technology—a much needed resource.” “We believe that sparking the interest of possible scientists is important for the future of our business and our country,” said Ron Stanley, manager of community relations for ConocoPhillips. ConocoPhillips is continuing a tradition that began when Phillips Petroleum Company i \ [ a , nh! ‘ a] @ “EUREKA”—This word may be heard more in the classroom, thanks to a video series that explores the nature and process of scientific discovery. started producing and distributing top-quality educational videos free to teachers in the United States around 1975. Search for Solutions DVDs or videos are available for order by certified teachers at www. teachingtools.com. The accompanying teaching guides also are available at this site for downloading and printing. ConocoPhillips is an integrated petroleum companywith interests around the world. Headquartered in Houston, the company had approximately 57,000 employees and $77 billion of assets as of Dec. 31, 2002. For more information, go to www.conocophillips.com. The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes more than 53,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representa- tives, and others involved in sci- ence education.
