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This program shows teens that they are not powerless in the face of bullying when they decide to join together and end the silence.

Middle schools can be rumor mills where improbable stories and outright lies are passed on from one student to another until a lie is accepted as truth and fiction as fact. Reputations can be ruined and a situation can escalate out of control. This program challenges young people to assess information and take what they hear with a healthy dose of skepticism.

Video program will help teens see what can happen when the group decides to exert its power and not tolerate bullying behavior.

Using the power of video to its best advantage this program teaches teens how to choose the right food portions for their body type and metabolism and to visualize these portions in memorable ways. Nationwide, teenagers have become accustomed to eating “supersized.” This is a major factor in the obesity epidemic affecting teens today.

What is the difference between HIV and AIDS? How do you get it? Can I touch a person with AIDS? Is there a cure for HIV?· Based on national health curriculum standards for middle school plus the latest science, this program arms students with the facts about HIV and AIDS.

Prescription drugs like OxyContin, Ritalin, Vicodin, Xanax and codeine based cough syrup are making headlines around the nation as teens continue to abuse these “legal” drugs by crushing the pills and snorting or injecting the powder or drinking the liquid. Studies continue to offer evidence of an emerging problem with OxyContin and Ritalin addiction among young people.

This video contains several short 1-2 minute clips relating to the history of the Declaration of Independence.

This program points out that the majority of fireworks accidents/injuries are caused by rockets, small firecrackers and sparklers in that order and that teen and children aged 14 and younger are the usual victims. It lists several safety precautions when watching fireworks and identifies the states where all fireworks are banned except for professional shows.

The leading cause of fire-related deaths is smoke inhalation. The program illustrates the proper techniques for exiting a burning home and discusses/demonstrates safety rules to use before a fire or during a fire. The importance of working smoke detectors is emphasized. [Timely Topics Collection]

This program illustrates and discusses the correct procedures and behaviors if "caught" in a school fire. It also explains the stop, drop and roll technique if a person's clothes catch on fire. [Timely Topics]

"Takes us to the Sumerian archaeological sites in present day Iran, Iraq, Syria, and elsewhere, to see the influence of cuneiform, the oldest known writing system in the world. It¶s development brought about a cultural renaissance. And Sumer¶s rise in the Mesopotamian region.

A 4 DVD set containing approximately 44 segments showing various science demonstrations or illustrations of abstract concepts that a classroom teacher may not be able to do because of financial, time, safety or equipment concerns. Most demonstrations are followed by animations to illustrate and explain the abstract concepts.
This DVD includes:

A 4 DVD set containing approximately 44 segments showing various science demonstrations or illustrations of abstract concepts that a classroom teacher may not be able to do because of financial, time, safety or equipment concerns. Most demonstrations are followed by animations to illustrate and explain the abstract concepts.
This DVD includes:

A 4 DVD set containing approximately 44 segments showing various science demonstrations or illustrations of abstract concepts that a classroom teacher may not be able to do because of financial, time, safety or equipment concerns. Most demonstrations are followed by animations to illustrate and explain the abstract concepts.
This DVD incudes:
Making Aspirin

Includes 3 15-minute programs. Part 1: "Alcohol, Tobacco, and Marijuana," Using animation as well as dramatic vignettes, this program focuses on the damage these these substances cause damage to the body and the brain.