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Methamphetamine & Other Stimulants (2004)

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What are stimulants? Where do drugs like methamphetamine come from? And what happens to the body and mind of someone who abuses them? This compelling video answers these questions and more with first-person accounts from young addicts and leading experts. Students get an in-depth look at the effects stimulants have on the body, while examining the deadly consequences of methamphetamine use.

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Middle
High
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00:23
Methamphetamine & Other Stimulants

Heroin & Other Opiates (2004)

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This informative series empowers teenagers to make responsible decisions by providing them with honest and realistic information and an accessible scientific foundation upon which to base them. Students get an in-depth look at the most prominent drugs and teen health issues of the day, as well as an understanding of the history of the drugs that currently populate the nation's landscape.

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Middle
High
Length: 
00:23
Heroin & Other Opiates

Protestant Christianity (2003)

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See how the political, religious and social events of 16th-century Europe changed the course of history. Examine the context in which these factors sparked the birth of Protestant Christianity. Led by Martin Luther, this spiritual revolution gained momentum and, under the helm of other Protestant leaders, thrived and grew into new factions in Europe and North America.

Grade Level: 
Middle
Length: 
00:50
Protestant Christianity

Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity (2003)

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From the public ministry of Jesus to the legendary battles of the Crusades, examine the interwoven histories of these two distinct branches of Christianity. Although its followers were long persecuted by the Roman Empire, Christianity spread throughout the Mediterranean region and eventually became the favored religion of the Empire, following the ascension of Constantine to the Roman throne.

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Middle
Length: 
00:50
Orthodox and Roman Catholic Christianity

Properties of Compounds (2004)

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Viewers will see that chemical bonds are the key to understanding how elements combine. The differences between ionic and covalent bonds are clearly presented using vivid graphics and dynamic footage. Students see how valence electrons interact among atoms to form compounds, and learn how simple Lewis structures can help describe how easily an element will react.

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Middle
Length: 
00:23
Properties of Compounds

Coniferous Forests (2001, 2003)

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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Coniferous Forests

Tundra (2001, 2003)

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From the arctic tundra found in the Polar zones to the regions of alpine tundra located on the mountaintops of Europe and North America, students will get an up-close look at this fragile biome. Students explore the biodiversity that exists in these frozen expanses, while a fun, hands-on experiment demonstrates why so many tundra plants are dark in color.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Tundra

Rainforest Biomes (2001, 2003)

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Students will discover how the species of the rainforest have adapted to the temperature and humidity, and why the threat of its destruction will have a far-reaching impact on our planet.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Rainforest Biomes

Freshwater Ecosystems (2001, 2003)

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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Freshwater Ecosystems

Marine Ecosystems (2001, 2003)

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Students will explore saltwater environments -- from shorelines to coral reefs -- and learn about the fish, plants, mammals and insects that depend on each other for survival in this aquatic biome. Examine concepts such as salinity and currents, and find out about the three major life zones found in ocean waters.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Marine Ecosystems

Deciduous Forests (2001, 2003)

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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Deciduous Forests

Grasslands (2001, 2003)

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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Grasslands

Deserts (2001, 2003)

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"Biomes of the World in Action" is a fun, informative series that takes students on a fast-paced eco-adventure around the world exploring the many characteristics that make these large regions of the world different from one another.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:23
Deserts

Searching the Internet (2004)

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Using both the free Web and the invisible Web, students will learn how to focus, strategize, refine and evaluate their research throughout the search process.

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Middle
High
Length: 
00:23
Searching the Internet

Avoiding Plagiarism (2004)

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Throughout their lives, successful people use information to make decisions, solve problems and communicate more effectively. Based on information literacy standards, this series helps students learn to navigate our complex, information-rich world through the development of critical research skills and the ability to access, evaluate and use information.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:23
Avoiding Plagiarism

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