Meteorology is the study of the changes in temperature, air pressure, moisture, and wind direction in the troposphere. Once the simple study of atmospheric events ... storms ... hurricanes ... tornadoes ... and temperature changes, has grown in the 21st century to include such disciplines as atmospheric chemistry and physics, climatology and global warming.
(more)
Meteorology is the study of the changes in temperature, air pressure, moisture, and wind direction in the troposphere. Once the simple study of atmospheric events ... storms ... hurricanes ... tornadoes ... and temperature changes, has grown in the 21st century to include such disciplines as atmospheric chemistry and physics, climatology and global warming.
(hide)
|
Taking a no-nonsense, peer-based approach, this three-part series raises teen awareness of the threats that Internet users face. Personal, financial, and career-related risks become clear through conversations with young people and interviews with computer experts—including Ron Teixeira, Executive Director of the National Cyber Safety Association; Dean Daley, an experienced computer systems analyst; and Marsali Hancock of the Internet Keep Safe Coalition. Students will gain a solid understanding of best practices and rules of online conduct, so that they can navigate potential Internet perils
...
(more)
Taking a no-nonsense, peer-based approach, this three-part series raises teen awareness of the threats that Internet users face. Personal, financial, and career-related risks become clear through conversations with young people and interviews with computer experts—including Ron Teixeira, Executive Director of the National Cyber Safety Association; Dean Daley, an experienced computer systems analyst; and Marsali Hancock of the Internet Keep Safe Coalition. Students will gain a solid understanding of best practices and rules of online conduct, so that they can navigate potential Internet perils before trouble occurs. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National ISTE Technology Foundation Standards for Students. A Cambridge Educational
(hide)
|
This series dramatizes how six of our most important citizens and heroes, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross from the Revolutionary War period, and Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman from the Civil War era, affected the course of American history.
(more)
This series dramatizes how six of our most important citizens and heroes, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and Betsy Ross from the Revolutionary War period, and Abraham Lincoln and Harriet Tubman from the Civil War era, affected the course of American history.
(hide)
|
Specifically designed for the elementary science classroom, this 5-part series will help instructors teach difficult- to-understand concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and inspire the minds of students. Content is aligned to the curriculum and will help students prepare for the standardized science tests in their state. Each program includes a 15-minute interactive video with on-screen questions, vocabulary words, and a five-question video quiz, as well as a time saving teacher’s guide with preliminary and post assessments, video script, laboratory investigations, and voc
...
(more)
Specifically designed for the elementary science classroom, this 5-part series will help instructors teach difficult- to-understand concepts, differentiate instruction for diverse learners, and inspire the minds of students. Content is aligned to the curriculum and will help students prepare for the standardized science tests in their state. Each program includes a 15-minute interactive video with on-screen questions, vocabulary words, and a five-question video quiz, as well as a time saving teacher’s guide with preliminary and post assessments, video script, laboratory investigations, and vocabulary activities. Integrate media assets into lesson plans by showing a complete 15-minute video, short clips, or multiple animations and images.
(hide)
|
This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Interested viewers will enjoy the focused approach to understanding the emotional state, significant contributions, important benchmarks and major turning points in these incredible lives.
(more)
This visually rich series offers a fascinating look at a broad cross-section of world renowned individuals. Every historic re-creation explores the most important developments of their very famous lives whether artist, businessman, composer, leader, philosopher, poet, explorer, writer, reformer, scientist or ruler. Interested viewers will enjoy the focused approach to understanding the emotional state, significant contributions, important benchmarks and major turning points in these incredible lives.
(hide)
|
Glaciers can dominate an entire continent ... Can reshape a continent's surface features in the blink of a geologic eye ... All the spectacular mountain peaks that inspire us have been shaped by glaciers. Includes interviews with leading glacial experts from around the country.
(more)
Glaciers can dominate an entire continent ... Can reshape a continent's surface features in the blink of a geologic eye ... All the spectacular mountain peaks that inspire us have been shaped by glaciers. Includes interviews with leading glacial experts from around the country.
(hide)
|
This nine-part series offers viewers a look into what's being done around the world and what we can also do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individuals who are finding ways to improve our planet. Using the latest global perspective, this life changing eco-friendly series deals with all things "green", whether it's organic, recyclable, sustainable, or bio.
(more)
This nine-part series offers viewers a look into what's being done around the world and what we can also do to help reduce our carbon footprint. Each program brings hopeful information from governments, corporations, environmental agencies and individuals who are finding ways to improve our planet. Using the latest global perspective, this life changing eco-friendly series deals with all things "green", whether it's organic, recyclable, sustainable, or bio.
(hide)
|
Actor Leonard Nimoy narrates thirteen of history's most famous events, including the destruction of Pompeii, the sinking of the Titanic, D-Day, and the first ascent of Mount Everest. Told as personal stories through a combination of dramatic reenactments and documentary footage, these programs draw viewers into the middle of both tragic and triumphant experiences.
(more)
Actor Leonard Nimoy narrates thirteen of history's most famous events, including the destruction of Pompeii, the sinking of the Titanic, D-Day, and the first ascent of Mount Everest. Told as personal stories through a combination of dramatic reenactments and documentary footage, these programs draw viewers into the middle of both tragic and triumphant experiences.
(hide)
|
Join host Tyler Christopher, a 21st Century American Indian, as he brings a new vision to a remarkable journey.
The journey is one that tells three stories: one of remarkable civilizations creating architecture, technology and art that matched the greatest success of any ancient culture. The second story is one of survival: overcoming attempts at extermination by the dominant culture. The final story is one of accomplishment.
Tyler chronicles the survival of the American Indian in spite of oppressive wars and destruction that attempted, but did not succeed, in removing the American Indians f
...
(more)
Join host Tyler Christopher, a 21st Century American Indian, as he brings a new vision to a remarkable journey.
The journey is one that tells three stories: one of remarkable civilizations creating architecture, technology and art that matched the greatest success of any ancient culture. The second story is one of survival: overcoming attempts at extermination by the dominant culture. The final story is one of accomplishment.
Tyler chronicles the survival of the American Indian in spite of oppressive wars and destruction that attempted, but did not succeed, in removing the American Indians from their culture and their future. These programs bring little known American Indian accomplishments to the viewer in this enlightening tribute to the American Indian.
(hide)
|
A spectacular, award-winning portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on the aquifers, springs, streams, rivers, wetlands, and oceans that comprise over 2/3 of our planet. Each program is a case study of these water ecosystems in Florida, showing scientific and social processes that apply to water ecologies in all states and regions of the U.S. and beyond. Using clearly edited high-definition footage and beautifully integrated 3D animation, appealing hosts and investigators reveal these processes at both the micro and macro levels, taking us from deep within the earth to
...
(more)
A spectacular, award-winning portrayal of the negative and positive effects humans have had on the aquifers, springs, streams, rivers, wetlands, and oceans that comprise over 2/3 of our planet. Each program is a case study of these water ecosystems in Florida, showing scientific and social processes that apply to water ecologies in all states and regions of the U.S. and beyond. Using clearly edited high-definition footage and beautifully integrated 3D animation, appealing hosts and investigators reveal these processes at both the micro and macro levels, taking us from deep within the earth to the heights and breadths that help us see what we have done to damage, and now are doing to heal, the only home we have.
(hide)
|
This program series explores different types of music, dancing, instruments, and festivals that is unique for every cultures.
(more)
This program series explores different types of music, dancing, instruments, and festivals that is unique for every cultures.
(hide)
|
(more)
(hide)
|
Join hosts Johnny Alonso and Jennifer Pulley as they take a 360-degree look at how NASA has changed life on Earth.
(more)
Join hosts Johnny Alonso and Jennifer Pulley as they take a 360-degree look at how NASA has changed life on Earth.
(hide)
|
Six case studies show how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet?s most precious and limited resource: water. Both the positive and negative scientific and social implications of water's utilization are explored in this cross-curriculuar resource.
(more)
Six case studies show how young students and professionals are helping to solve the growing problems of widespread overuse and abuse of our planet?s most precious and limited resource: water. Both the positive and negative scientific and social implications of water's utilization are explored in this cross-curriculuar resource.
(hide)
|
Rare newsreel and combat footage from military archives from around the world, gripping narration, and newly produced computer-generated maps and graphics combine to immerse students as never before in the stories behind the major wars of the 20th & 21st centuries.
(more)
Rare newsreel and combat footage from military archives from around the world, gripping narration, and newly produced computer-generated maps and graphics combine to immerse students as never before in the stories behind the major wars of the 20th & 21st centuries.
(hide)
|
|