TMW Media Group
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Show Me Science volume 6
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Join the theater department of the University of California at Berkeley on an in-depth journey to the heart of William Shakespeare's plays. Simple but brilliant reenactments of plays from both cultures, featuring beautiful costumes and accessible acting make both worlds interesting and easy to understand despite the barriers of language. Shakespeare and the Spanish Connection is a must for students, teachers, and Shakespeare scholars of all ages....
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Show Me Science volume 3
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Yellow clouds of nutrient-rich sand, iron particles and microscopic aerosols from the Sahara Desert blow north over Europe and west over the Atlantic Ocean to the Americas. Meteorologists research the impact of 'desert clouds' to changes in climates, weather patterns and ecosystems. Desertification of forest lands and fertile agricultural areas increases the size and number of desert storms.
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This program is designed to stimulate young children to take an interest in Math. The numbers 1-10 are taught by counting objects that immerse children into learning about things that naturally interest them! Featuring engaging photography, video and animation set to classical music selections! Teaches how to recognize the numbers 1-10, associate the number with physical objects, count from 1-10, animal names and sounds, fruits and vegetables, names...
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The Special Kids speech and skill development video modeling programs have been demonstrated to help many visually receptive learners acquire verbal, reading, writing, academic, motor, play, self-help, social and interactive skills. Do you know how to wash your hands, brush your teeth and comb your hair? This program teaches children all about their body — and how to keep it clean. From head to toe, they'll learn that boys and girls aren't all that...
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Real Life Teens volume 2
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This program discusses the effects and repercussions of weapons and violence on campus.
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Real Life Teens volume 12
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Discusses teen rebellion and how it is a normal part of adolescence.
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Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, teaches makeup artists and parents how to use makeup and body paints to create exciting artistic themes and colorful characters for children's theatre and parties. She demonstrates what kind of materials should be used to create colorful children's characters including color mixing techniques (sponge and brush detailing), along with a demonstration of all the tools needed to make face painting a quick...
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Ancient India - Art and Heritage volume 2
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The Buddhist Caves of Ajanta, located in Maharashtra, were built from 200BC to 600AD, almost 300 years after the death of The Buddha. These caves and sculptures, carved out of solid rock were beautifully sculpted and painted over a period of 800 years. For almost 1200 years however lay abandoned and forgotten. Though initially conceptualized to house monks, they developed over time to display some of the finest examples of rock-cut temples in the...
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Top Hollywood makeup artist Christina Rodriguez, demonstrates one of the most popular and requested looks on a set, the "clean face." Great step-by-step instruction shows how to create a flawless complexion by highlighting the face to look natural as if the person has "no makeup." Christina takes you through the transition from a clean face to an old school Hollywood look, layering makeup to create a classic look for red carpets including dramatic...
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Show Me Science volume 6
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Since its discovery in 1930, astronomers have been debating the status of the tiny world at the farthest reaches of our solar system-Pluto. In this program, students are given a firsthand look at the scientific process that initially classified Pluto as a planet and then reclassified it in 2006 as a Dwarf Planet. Not all scientists are in agreement with this definition and the future may bring further reclassification. Students will learn the scientific...
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 10
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This program defines perimeter, circumference and area of 2-dimensional figures. The concept of the number pi is also represented with different approximations and many examples of finding perimeter and area are worked by using formulas. Several Formulas for Perimeter and Area are used for Different Shapes Such as: Rectangles, Squares, Triangles, Parallelograms, Circles.
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Real Life Teens volume 3
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An important overview of racism today in high schools and why racism can be insidious and destructive in a teen's life.
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Real Life Teens volume 8
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This program discusses possible causes and solutions to self destruction in adolescents.
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 8
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This program teaches four important theorems and describes the Pythagorean Theorem and its relevance in the real world. Several example problems are illustrated. Problems using algebraic skills are linked with geometric concepts. Students will Learn: The Pythagorean Theorem, The Converse of the Pythagorean Theorem, The Isosceles Triangle Theorem, The Converse of the Isosceles Theorem.
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Show Me Science volume 14
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The energy demands and rising cost of oil have encouraged scientists and engineers to develop renewable energy alternatives. Biofuels are renewable energy sources from organic materials such as plants or animals that are directly converted into liquid fuels. The two most common biofuels in use today are ethanol and biodiesel. Engineered biofuels, such as ethanol and biodiesel that are made from starches, sugars and cellulose are already in use as...
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Teach students to have the courage to make a stand against hate, racism, and intolerance. This program shows students the many ways to prevent bullying through compelling and captivating sketches and anti-bullying storylines using real teens. Empower students to take charge if they witness bullying, show students how to be a good bystander, how to stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading, and take a stand against hate, racism and intolerance....
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Civil War Documentary volume 1
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Presents the story of the millions of horses (and mules) that were used in all branches of both armies during the Civil War. It discusses how the horses were procured and trained for field use, how they were fed and maintained, and the toll taken on them due to service in the field. Millions of horses were utilized by the armies in all theaters of war. In large armies, anywhere from forty to sixty thousand horses (and mules) were used in the infantry,...
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 6
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This program introduces the concept of a theorem and models how to find angle measures for interior and exterior angles for a variety of triangles. Several examples are demonstrated, using algebra as a part of the problem solving process. Students will Learn the Two Theorems Related to Triangles are: The Triangle Angle-Sum Theorem, The Exterior Angle Theorem.
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Illicit drugs include marijuana/hashish, cocaine (including crack), heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, or prescription drugs used without a prescription. These drugs are chemicals, and while each drug produces different physical effects, all abused substances share one thing in common. They hijack the normal function of the brain and change the way the brain responds to issues of self-control, judgment, emotion, motivation, memory, and learning....
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Show Me Science volume 3
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Ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, the Chinese and the Greeks studied the stars without the benefit of telescopes and yet identified patterns of stars that we still use today. These early scientists collected the first data in the science of Astronomy. This program provides students with a summary of the history of Astronomy, highlighting many important astronomers.