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Freakonomics The Movie (2011)

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Freakonomics is the highly anticipated film version of the phenomenally best-selling book about incentives-based thinking by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner. The film examines human behavior with provocative and sometimes hilarious case studies, bringing together a dream team of filmmakers responsible for some of the most acclaimed and entertaining documentaries in recent years.

Grade Level:

High

Length:

01:33

Schindler's List

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The indelible true story of the enigmatic Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi party, womanizer, and war profiteer who saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews during the Holocaust.

Director:

Steven Spielberg

Grade Level:

High

Length:

03:16

Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community (2003)

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This live-action program for children offers important safety tips and techniques for use inside and outside the home.

Grade Level:

Elementary

Middle

Length:

01:30

Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community

Of Mice and Men

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John Steinbeck's classic work comes to life in this film starring John Malkovich and Gary Sinise. Best friends Lennie and George find themselves unemployed in depression at happens after they get hired at the Tyler ranch and their world is ripped apart by tragedy when there is an accidental death.

Director:

Gary Sinise

Grade Level:

High

Length:

01:50

Triangles and Quadrilaterals (2006)

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The program explains how triangles can be classified by side length and by angles, introducing the mathematical names. It then names and illustrates the different types of convex quadrilaterals. Study guides are available from VEA website. www.veavideo.com

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:24

The Gift of the Magi

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Dramatization of the story by O. Henry. A romantic tale of a young married couple who have little money to buy each other a Christmas gift and the ironic sacrifice they make.

Director:

Scott Mansfield

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

00:20

Maps & Globes (2004)

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What is a map? What is a globe? And what are the differences? Maps & Globes teaches students to understand and identify the different parts of maps and globes from lines of latitude and longitude, to hemispheres and poles. Students will also learn the significance of location.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

The United States (2004)

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Join Miguel on his exciting adventure across the United States! From the ancient Appalachian Mountains to a swamp called Okeefenokee, from the Grand Canyon to Little Havana, Miguel's journey takes him from sea to shining sea and everywhere in between. Explore the five U.S. regions and the states within them, along with the U.S. territories and commonwealths.

Grade Level:

Primary

Elementary

Length:

00:23

Super Size Me: An Educational Tool of Epic Portions (2004)

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Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide and by subjecting himself to a "McDonald's only" diet for thirty days straight.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

01:40

Super Size Me: An Educational Tool of Epic Portions

Double Helix (2004)

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Stars actor Jeff Goldblum and dramatizes the race to solve the structure of DNA. It is the story of the diligent research and perseverance of James Watson and Francis Crick that led to the discovery. Students of biology and genetics will benefit from the process of problem-solving used to identify the structure of DNA, as well as the clear, concise summary of research evidence.

Grade Level:

Middle

High

Length:

01:48

English

Freakonomics The Movie (2011)

Schindler's List

Preparing Kids to Stay Safe at Home and in the Community (2003)

Of Mice and Men

Triangles and Quadrilaterals (2006)

The Gift of the Magi

Maps & Globes (2004)

The United States (2004)

Super Size Me: An Educational Tool of Epic Portions (2004)

Double Helix (2004)

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