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Silent on the Sidelines: Why We Ignore Bullying (2005)

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

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:24
Silent on the Sidelines: Why We Ignore Bullying

What's a Bully? (2006)

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Bullies usually see themselves as people who like to "tease" or just have some fun. This program tells the stories of four kids who learn that what they see as fooling around, others see as bullying.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:17
What's a Bully?

Portion Control: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat

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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.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:22
Portion Control: Seeing the Healthy Way to Eat

Understanding HIV and Aids (2006)

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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.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:17
Understanding HIV and Aids

Legal But Deadly: Abusing Prescription Drugs

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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.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:19
Legal But Deadly: Abusing Prescription Drugs

We The People

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

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:28
We The People

Facts on Fire: Christmas Tree Safety (2006)

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What to look for when selecting a tree, where and how to erect the tree in the home, how to care for the tree while it is in the building and when and how to dispose of the tree. [Timely Topics Collection]

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:15
Facts on Fire: Christmas Tree Safety

Facts on Fire: Fireworks Safety (2006)

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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.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:15
Facts on Fire: Fireworks Safety

Facts on Fire: Home Escape (2006)

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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]

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:15
Facts on Fire: Home Escape

Facts on Fire: School Escape (2006)

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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]

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:15
Facts on Fire: School Escape

The Written Word, Part 1: The Birth of Writing (2005)

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"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.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:30
The Written Word, Part 1: The Birth of Writing

Understanding How Stuff Works: Computers (2004)

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Compares the computer with the abacus, traces the invention of computers throughout the decades, identifies the main parts of the computer, meets the creator of the mouse, and speculates about the future uses of computers.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:10
Understanding How Stuff Works: Computers

M & C Part 1 (2005)

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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:

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:30
M & C Part 1

M & C Part 2 (2005)

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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:

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:30
M & C Part 2

M & C Part 4 (2005)

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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

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
00:30
M & C Part 4

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