Media Library

Geometry, Part 2: Surface Area of Solids (2006)

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This programs shows how to measure the dimensions of common 3D objects. The calculations needed to obtain their surface areas and volumes are also illustrated. The solids featured are polygon-based prisms and pyramids, cones, cylinders and spheres. The recognizable objects used in this program vary from well-known snack containers to the pyramid of Cheops.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:23

Geometry, Part 2: Surface Area of Solids

Genetics: Mendel's Law (2004)

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"The basis for modern day genetics was discovered in a 19th century Austrian monastery garden containing peas, and tended by a keenly observant monk named Gregor Mendel, who had training in mathematics and biology. Mendel cross-pollinated plants with 2 differing traits, a strain of homozygous wrinkled and yellow peas, with homozygous round and green peas, for two generations.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

00:15

This is Daniel Cook: Sports (2004)

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The five 6-minute segments in Sports are:
1) THIS IS DANIEL COOK AT A POOL - Daniel visits a pool and learns about water safety. Daniel learns what life jackets are used for before joining a kids swimming class to play some fun water (and underwater) games.

Grade Level:

Primary

Length:

00:30

Wise Owl Says: When Telling Isn't Tattling (2006)

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This engaging video or DVD combines animation and live-action segments to help young viewers understand the difference between tattling (which aims to land someone else in trouble) and telling (which aims to help someone solve a problem).

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:12

Wise Owl Says: When Telling Isn't Tattling

What Type of Person Am I? - Personality and Careers (2006)

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Based on research showing personality type as the key factor in successful career development, program helps young teens understand the six basic personality types as presented in the Holland Hexagon: Doer, Thinker, Creator, Helper, Persuader and Organizer.

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

00:18

What Type of Person Am I? - Personality and Careers

The Choking Game (2006)

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This program exposes the choking game·a shockingly foolish and deadly activity among 9-14 year olds that has resulted in the tragic deaths of children across the country.

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

00:19

Stash That Cash: Budgeting (Saving and Investing for Teens) (2006)

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A teen with a job faces all kinds of decisions about how to use that paycheck: go out to dinner or save for a car? A new iPod or college tuition? Spring break at the beach or a long-term investment? Program introduces the concepts of money management and financial planning for the future in a fun, easy-to-understand manner.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:21

Stash That Cash: Budgeting (Saving and Investing for Teens)

Now What? Non-College Opportunities for High School Grads (2006)

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College is not the only choice for students, but students who do not choose college still need to think about and plan for the future. Program provides a step-by-step approach to exploring opportunities and preparing for life after high school.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:16

Now What? Non-College Opportunities for High School Grads

Making Good Choices: Keys to Good Decisions (2006)

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Kids today have a lot of important decisions to make. Should I drink alcohol or smoke pot? Should I cheat on a test? Should I inform on a friend? This program introduces students to the four hallmarks of good decision-making: does it agree with what I know inside is right, what might happen as a result, might it hurt future goals, and will it hurt me or another person.

Grade Level:

Middle

Length:

00:18

Making Good Choices: Keys to Good Decisions

Coping with an Emotional Crisis (2006)

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Divorce, natural disasters, death of a loved one, terrorism, depression, navigating a difficult home life these and other crises have a profound impact on the mental and physical health of young teens and create emotional trauma most are not equipped to deal with.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:24

Media Library

Geometry, Part 2: Surface Area of Solids (2006)

Genetics: Mendel's Law (2004)

This is Daniel Cook: Sports (2004)

Wise Owl Says: When Telling Isn't Tattling (2006)

What Type of Person Am I? - Personality and Careers (2006)

The Choking Game (2006)

Stash That Cash: Budgeting (Saving and Investing for Teens) (2006)

Now What? Non-College Opportunities for High School Grads (2006)

Making Good Choices: Keys to Good Decisions (2006)

Coping with an Emotional Crisis (2006)

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