And to think this segment was part of a childrens' show, where he offhandedly says "..but anyway, the vapour pressure of the water is equal to the atmospheric pressure here..." hell tonight 40 years later I had to parse it twice to ensure I understood. He didn't talk down to the viewer but still made the concepts understandable.
I remember the same kids show... "Hilarious House of Frightenstein" aired by CFTO out of Toronto (CTV affiliate), mid to late 70's? . The show starring Billy Van, Billy Van, Billy Van etc! I was probably in primary school when this aired in Canada, and not really understanding the concepts of what was being taught. But I thought his presentation of the material was most impressive and knowlegable. I wished I could have been one of his students, because my love of physical science. Fast forward almost 45years later, and binged watching every episode, I understand everything. I just wished I paid more attention in calculus class (not one of my strong subjects, but I know how powerfull the subject is!), paid enough attention to pass though. May his memory live on for everyone.
Egg in a bottle! Egg in a bottle! 1 packet of Epsom salts in the coffee urn at work on your last day and that's the whole fleet knocked out, laxatives for all...
This man certainly pointed me in the direction of science/engineering and I have never regretted it.
And to think this segment was part of a childrens' show, where he offhandedly says "..but anyway, the vapour pressure of the water is equal to the atmospheric pressure here..." hell tonight 40 years later I had to parse it twice to ensure I understood. He didn't talk down to the viewer but still made the concepts understandable.
I remember the same kids show... "Hilarious House of Frightenstein" aired by CFTO out of Toronto (CTV affiliate), mid to late 70's? . The show starring Billy Van, Billy Van, Billy Van etc! I was probably in primary school when this aired in Canada, and not really understanding the concepts of what was being taught. But I thought his presentation of the material was most impressive and knowlegable. I wished I could have been one of his students, because my love of physical science. Fast forward almost 45years later, and binged watching every episode, I understand everything. I just wished I paid more attention in calculus class (not one of my strong subjects, but I know how powerfull the subject is!), paid enough attention to pass though. May his memory live on for everyone.
He needs a movie documentary!
water boils in space. that's why you don't wanna be stuck outside the space station without a pressurized space suit.
Egg in a bottle! Egg in a bottle! 1 packet of Epsom salts in the coffee urn at work on your last day and that's the whole fleet knocked out, laxatives for all...