A Five Part Film and Discussion Series at the Library

Discoveries that Changed how we see the World

Discussion Leader: Jon Manley Former ConVal Oceanography Teacher
5 Tuesdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29th and May 6th 7:00 pm

Free Open to the Public

Part 1 Climate Change - Film:  Chasing Ice.  A film by James Balog documenting  the melting of the world's glaciers.  Awarded for its stunning photography and message.

Part 2

  Climate Change - Presentation of the Physics behind How the Wind Patterns, the Ocean Currents, The color of the Earth, and Temperature Changes cause weather and change the climate.

Part 3 Chemistry of Life - Film Secret Life of Caves. Presentation of simple chemical principles.  A discussion about the implications of a cave discoveries have for deep ocean life and climates.

Part 4 New Theory of Extinction Film The Last Extinction.  This film follows the clues found in ice to support a theory that a comet collided with the Earth 12,900 years ago.   This collision is tied to the extinction of the Mega Fauna living at the time.

Part 5 Deep Ocean Life Film:  Deep Ocean.  This film shows incredible creatures of the deep sea.  The discussion that follows will focus on the work of the Census of Marine Life project.  A ten year study of the deep ocean life.