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World War I (2004)

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Part I: The War in Europe: Uses archival footage to look at the roots of the war in Europe; the weapons of war including chemical warfare, air planes, and submarines; the United States enters the war; Support of the war including industrial production, rationing, government price controls, propaganda, and taxes and bonds.

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01:10
World War I

The Story of Math: The Music of the Primes (2008)

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MATHEMATICS FORMS the foundation for nearly everything we do--from finance to physics, and architecture to astronomy. Math not only describes our world, but also reveals its beauty and mystery.

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High
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01:18
The Story of Math: The Music of the Primes

The Story of Math: Disc 2 (2008)

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MATHEMATICS FORMS the foundation for nearly everything we do--from finance to physics, and architecture to astronomy. Math not only describes our world, but also reveals its beauty and mystery.

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01:57
The Story of Math: Disc 2

The Story of Math: Disc 1 (2008)

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MATHEMATICS FORMS the foundation for nearly everything we do--from finance to physics, and architecture to astronomy. Math not only describes our world, but also reveals its beauty and mystery.

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High
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01:55
The Story of Math: Disc 1

How to Involve all Parents in your Diverse Community (2006)

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Rapidly changing demographics can make parents feel uncomfortable about getting involved in your school community, and the lack of parental involvement can lead to learning obstacles for your students.

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Professional
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00:15
How to Involve all Parents in your Diverse Community

How to Get Started with English Language Learners (2007)

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Based on Judie Haynes' book, "Getting Started with English Language Learners", this 15-minute video will illustrate essential preparation for ELL classes. This program explains the principles and stages of second language acquisition, shows how to make newcomers feel welcome, and demonstrates organizational tips for the ELL classroom.

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Professional
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00:15
How to Get Started with English Language Learners

How to Conduct Home Visits (2007)

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Diverse school populations challenge administration and staff to find new ways to reach students. In this 15-minute video, staff members visit students and their families at home to learn how a visitation program can increase student attendance, parent participation, and overall achievement. Watch a home visit and hear reactions from parents, students, teachers, and administrators.

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Professional
Length: 
00:15
How to Conduct Home Visits

How To: Use Students' Diverse Cultural Backgrounds to Enhance Academic Achievement (2007)

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Encourage cultural responsiveness and nurture sociocultural consciousness in the classroom with this 15-minute video. Students can share their own cultural experiences or the experiences of their parents and families. Invite families to participate in classroom activities. Being positive about diversity in the classroom will affect how students see their school, community, and the world.

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Professional
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00:15
How To: Use Students' Diverse Cultural Backgrounds to Enhance Academic Achievement

Eat Right! The Food Pyramid (2006)

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The new USDA dietary guidelines and revised food pyramid are out. The 2005 report suggests that “soft drinks, donuts, and french fries are the foundation for a healthy diet.” Wow! Nutrition education could become the hot course this year. OK, so that wasn’t exactly what the guidelines said; so dream on. What they really said was more like, “Grandma was right!

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00:21
Eat Right! The Food Pyramid

Hip Hop (2007)

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This fun and engaging program will guide students through the first steps of creating a Hip Hop dance routine. Basic moves such as running steps, electric slides and side steps are all demonstrated, and the vibrant visual interaction is sure to enthrall students of all ages.

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Middle
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Length: 
00:22
Hip Hop

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