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Show Me Science volume 3
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Over seventy percent of the Earth is covered with water – around 326 million trillion gallons! Water is essential for life – it gives plants ability to create sugar for food and it helps humans regulate temperatures and nourishes and protects the brain, spinal cord and other tissues. Water is equally important to the environment due to the intricate balance of the water cycle. This program takes an in-depth look at the chemistry of water and its...
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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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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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Greenhorn is a powerful film that gives human dimension to the Holocaust. It poignantly underscores the flaws of humanity and speaks to the healing value of friendship. Greenhorn, adapted from the children's novel of the same name, is based on the true story of an 11-year old Holocaust survivor named Daniel who arrives at a Brooklyn yeshiva in 1946. His only possession is a small box that he never lets out of his sight. He is befriended by Aaron,...
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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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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.
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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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The Understanding Science series is designed to aid the instructor in explaining difficult scientific concepts in an easy to understand format. Doctor Science, brings the central focus to students in a fun way that is perfect for introducing basic scientific concepts. This program examines the factors affecting cycles & rhythms of living things. Each program includes teaching strategy materials as well as student glossaries of the scientific terminology...
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 2
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This program teaches three important geometric concepts and an explanation of the different angle types based on their measures, using units called degrees. Students will Learn: Segments: identify segments, name segments, use correct symbol for segments. Rays: identify rays, name rays, use correct symbol for rays. Angles: identify angles, name angles, use correct symbol for angles.
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With the rising phenomenon of social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter, constant interconnectivity with friends and family is now part of a teens' daily life. However, as opposed to enriching their lives, is social media just another avenue for addiction for teens? One of the biggest problems facing teens today is the addictive, pervasive effects of social media. It can lead to increased distractibility, anxiety, depression, and apathy....
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Shakespeare volume 4
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A literary and dramatic analysis of the key elements in Shakespeare's most famous tragedy. ABOUT THE PROGRAM: This program is an enormously valuable historical, literary and dramatic analysis of the essence of Macbeth showing how the significant parts of the drama tie together with scenes from the play. Our expert hosts Rebecca Flynn and Gary Taylor introduce Macbeth The Tragic Pair using the stunning backdrop of the Scottish Highlands to lift the...
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Show Me Science volume 7
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Comets have been causing fear in the minds of humans for millennia. Now new spacecraft are giving us insights into their composition and behavior. Comets allow us to study what the solar system was like in its formative period. They orbit the Sun in the Kuiper Belt and the Oort Cloud. This program teaches students about comets and helps students understand why comets cause both fear and fascination.
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The waters off the eastern cape of South Africa are teeming with life. Scientists study the behavior of fish in these waters to get a better understanding of their place in the food web. Massive schools of sardines travel over a thousand kilometers from Durban, South Africa, up the coast to Mozambique followed by hungry predators such as gannets, dolphins, and sharks. Marine biologists look for clues as to why the sardines make this famed 'Sardine...
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Han is the largest ethnic group in China, whose people inhabit the middle and eastern regions of the country. Han's folk dance tradition started on the streets in the 5th century as ritual events. Nowadays, this tradition named Yangko flourishes everywhere, on the streets, in classrooms and on stages. This program showcases a myriad of Yangko forms, both on and off stage, including Northeastern Yanko, Shandong Yanko and Shanbei Yanko, each has its...
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This program provides a stimulating and controversial point of an independent study of the Authorship issue. Drawing on original 16th century documents and the Oxford Bible, this film makes a full investigation into the lives of both Edward de Vere and William Shakspere of Stratford-upon-Avon. Revealing the former as someone already revered as the best for comedies and the latter as a man who led a double life.
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New England Transcendentalists volume 3
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The American Literary Classics - On Walden Pond, Summer and Winter offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Thoreau's life at Walden Pond in summer and winter. This program presents a basic and essential insight for a first introduction to this famous American philosopher, writer and Intellect living and working at Walden Pond from 1845-1847. T.C. Boyle, author and English Professor at University of California, reads several...
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Show Me Science volume 12
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In East Africa, the Serengeti comes alive when wildebeests journey across treacherous terrain to find the best grazing locations. Every year, approximately 1.5 million wildebeests migrate over 1,800 miles or nearly 3,000 kilometers searching for rain ripened grass. Prior to their journey toward Kenya, they graze on the grasses of the Serengeti in Tanzania before the rainy season comes. As they search for food and water, they endure crocodile-filled...
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Show Me Science volume 5
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This program discusses the concept of the expanding Universe. Calculations by astrophysicists show that the cosmos seems to be speeding up. The 50-billion galaxies thought to comprise our Universe are rapidly moving farther apart. As our Sun's energy diminishes, scientists are working to understand the nature of space called "mysterious dark energy and dark matter" – believed to comprise 96 percent of the Universe. With each discovery made by astronomers...
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 11
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This program describes how to identify the correct parts of the figures so students will be able to substitute them into formulas. The Pythagorean Theorem is also used in the process of finding lateral and surface areas and students will learn to find both exact and approximate answers for cylinders and cones when using the number pi. Students will Learn how to find the lateral area and the surface area for a variety of 3-D figures such as: Prisms,...