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Surface Water: A Day in the Life of the Rio Grande (2008)

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The Rio Grande is one of our longest rivers, its Texas section forming the border between the U.S and Mexico. Competing human claims for it are viewed through the eyes of two young women: a whitewater rafting guide in upstream New Mexico and a teenager downstream near El Paso.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
Length: 
00:09
Surface Water: A Day in the Life of the Rio Grande

Underground Aquifer Water: Precision Farming (2008)

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Despite its wonders, Earth's water cycle does not spread water evenly around the planet. The Ogallala Aquifer’s huge underground reservoir of water gives the relatively dry Central Plains states such as Nebraska a large but limited irrigation source. But the aquifer's water is being used up faster than it is beng replenished.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:09
Underground Aquifer Water: Precision Farming

Drinking Water: Bottle or Tap? (2008)

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A huge bottled-water industry has recently emerged, with the U.S. its largest consumer. But is bottled water actually healthier, safer, or tastier than tap water? A water expert explains that bottled water does not meet the same strict standards in the U.S. as water from the tap, though tap-water quality can vary among communities.

Grade Level: 
Elementary
Middle
High
Length: 
00:09
Drinking Water: Bottle or Tap?

Brazil

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Brazil is a 1985 British science fiction fantasy/black comedy film directed by Terry Gilliam. It was written by Gilliam, Charles McKeown, and Tom Stoppard and stars Jonathan Pryce. The film also features Robert De Niro, Kim Greist, Michael Palin, Katherine Helmond, Bob Hoskins, and Ian Holm. John Scalzi's Rough Guide to Sci-Fi Movies describes the film as a "dystopian satire".

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Grade Level: 
High
Length: 
02:22
Brazil

This Emotional Life: In Search of Ourselves...and Happiness (2010)

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This 3-part series represents what television does best. It opens a window into real lives, exploring ways to improve our social relationships, cope with emotional issues, and become more positive, resilient individuals.

Hosted by Daniel Gilbert, Harvard psychologist and best-selling author of Stumbling on Happiness.

Grade Level: 
Middle
High
Professional
Length: 
06:00
This Emotional Life: In Search of Ourselves...and Happiness

Let's Go To... (2006)

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There are lots of places to go in a day — some important, some interesting and some fun! This program teaches children what happpens and how to behave wherever they go. Visit a doctor and dentist and it won't hurt a bit.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
Let's Go To...

A Day at School (2006)

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What's a typical day at school like? There's a lot to do and it's a lot of fun! In this program children learn the alphabet, numbers, spelling, reading and writing plus singing a song, watch kids color pictures and play at recess.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
A Day at School

Body Parts & Grooming (2006)

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Do you know how to wash your hands, brush your teeth and comb your hair? This program teaches children all about their body — and how to keep it clean.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
Body Parts & Grooming

Animals, Birds & Fish (2006)

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Dogs and birds and fish make great pets, but not elephants or sharks or tigers! Join John and meet the many cool creatures that share our world - inside our house, up in the air, down on the farm, deep in the ocean or the jungle. Plus you'll learn many animal sounds, from moos to meows!Teaches: Speech, labeling, writing, reading, generalization and association to objects.

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
Animals, Birds & Fish

Getting Ready (2006)

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It's fun to get ready for the day — do you know how to do it?

Grade Level: 
Primary
Elementary
Length: 
00:30
Getting Ready

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