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Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America (2004)

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In 1906 in America it was first discovered that humans could transmit typhoid fever. This is a dramatization of the outbreak and a profile of Irish cook Mary Mallon, known as 'Typhoid Mary'. Quarantined against her will, the story reveals the newfound power of health officials to protect the masses, often at the expense of personal liberties

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Length: 
01:00
Typhoid Mary: The Most Dangerous Woman in America

Advanced Driving Tactics (2005)

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Going beyond basic training, this video takes driving students into the real world where road conditions are not always favorable. NASCAR celebrity David Reutimann examines a wide range of environments containing potential driving hazards, including tunnels, bridges, mountain roads, rough or uneven terrain, and harsh weather.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:21
Advanced Driving Tactics

Basic Driving Tactics (2005)

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Can you operate 3,000 pounds of heavy machinery powered by continuous explosions? You must be able to, if you want to drive a car. NASCAR star David Reutimann explains the basics of automobile control in this video, guiding students from their first time behind the wheel to the essentials of driving and parking on public streets.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:20
Basic Driving Tactics

Defensive Driving (2005)

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What is the most important factor to consider when driving? Visibility? Engine performance? Not too close to other drivers? In this video, NASCAR sensation David Reutimann focuses on defensive driving, the cornerstone of safe vehicle operation.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
00:21
Defensive Driving

A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America (1998)

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Seldom has society come full circle in the cycle of a disease- from illness, to epidemic, to cure. Polio is the 20th century's most notable exception. First appearing in the United States in 1916, the disease crippled tens of thousands of children every summer until it was finally eradicated by the Salk vaccine beginning in 1954.

Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
01:30
A Paralyzing Fear: The Story of Polio in America

The Fall of Freddie the Leaf (1985)

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Dramatizes Leo Buscaglia's parable of living and dying, telling the story of Freddie, a leaf that enjoys its life on a strong tree in the park, but becomes fearful when it is time to let go

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Primary
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:17
The Fall of Freddie the Leaf

A Nurse's Guide to Puberty Education for Special Needs In-Service Training (2008)

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This teaching aid is an easy way to introduce school nurses and teachers to the most effective way to teach this subject. Presented by school nurse, Debbie Sokoloff, the program involves case studies, hands-on activities and techniques for teaching human sexuality education to students with special needs.

Grade Level: 
Professional
Length: 
00:22
A Nurse's Guide to Puberty Education for Special Needs In-Service Training

North Carolina vs. Penn State: 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Field Hockey National Championship (2007)

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2007 NCAA Division I Women's Field Hockey National Championship. Despite another valiant effort, Nittany Lions fall to undefeated Tar Heels 3-0 in the National Championship Game. The Nittany Lions finish as national runners-up for the second time in school history.

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Middle
High
Length: 
02:00
North Carolina vs. Penn State: 2007 NCAA Division I Women's Field Hockey National Championship

How to do Homework Without Throwing Up (2004)

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When procrastinators Jack and Skye are suddenly thrown from Trevor's sketchpad into the Amazon jungle, they begin to see their assignments in a whole new light. Laugh along with Jack and Skye's hilarious adventure as they learn good homework skills such as making a homework schedule, finding a homework helper, eating healthy snacks, doing the hardest homework first, and more!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
How to do Homework Without Throwing Up

Bullies are a Pain in the Brain (2004)

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Using humor, original music and a fast-paced storyline, Trevor Romain offers kids practical, easy-to-implement solutions for dealing with their own bully problems such as work on building your confidence, staying calm, giving bullies lots of space, telling an adult and more!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Bullies are a Pain in the Brain

What on Earth do You do When Someone Dies? (2004)

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The death of a loved one is a traumatic experience for anyone, but it is especially difficult for kids. Using gentle humor, original music and a compassionate storyline, Trevor Romain uses his own experience to pass along practical, helpful advice for kids, such as - it's OK to cry, talk about death, grieve, and go on with life.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
What on Earth do You do When Someone Dies?

Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney (2004)

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Using hilarious real life situations, Trevor helps kids understand the difference between a clique, or group of friends, and an exclusive or mean clique. Being part of a clique is okay, but excluding others and putting people down is not.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Cliques, Phonies & Other Baloney

Taking the "Duh" Out of Divorce (2004)

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Divorce is painful and confusing for everyone involved, especially kids. Using gentle humor, original music and a compelling storyline, Trevor Romain uses Skye's experience to give kids practical, helpful advice for dealing with the pain of divorce - such as knowing that it isn't their fault, they shouldn't take sides, don't hide their emotions and talking to friends can really help.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Taking the

If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else are You Going to Live? (2004)

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FIELD DAY TO THE EXTREME! Field Day at James Tovar Middle School is supposed to be fun. However, for Jack, Skye, and Darryl, it turns out to be everything but fun. Skye could not finish the jump rope rally, Jack could barely climb one foot up the rock-climbing wall, and Darryl was absolutely no competition for Hogarth in the 100-yard dash.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
If You Don't Take Care of Your Body, Where Else are You Going to Live?

Facing Fear Without Freaking Out (2004)

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Trevor Romain invites us to join Jack and Skye on their most perilous adventure yet facing their fears! Not just fear of spiders or heights, but scary emotional anxieties like not fitting in or taking tests. Using laughter, great music and hair-raising chills, this episode offers such practical advice on overcoming fears as not getting anxious, thinking positive thoughts and not panicking!

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
01:20
Facing Fear Without Freaking Out

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