Topics covered: RNA, transcription, translation, tertiary and quaternary structures, triplet codon system, the cell membrane, passive and active transport, phagocytosis and pinocytosis, mitosis.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Cell Division and Metabolism
Topics covered: Cell division, DNA replication, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, the principle of segregation, the principle of independent assortment, metabolism, photosynthesis, oxidation & reduction.
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Scientific Revolution: Part One
Part I of The Scientific Revolution explores how the movement grew out of the church-dominated period of The Middle Ages and how various complex forces gave rise to new scientific discovery.
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Scientific Revolution: Part Two
Part II of The Scientific Revolution explores the latter half of this movement and the gradual acceptance of scientific truth. This fascinating period of history chronicles European society’s emergence from church domination that demanded the Bible be taken literally.
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World War I DVD
It is called by many names: The Great War, The War To End All Wars, World War I. The conflict that engulfed the world between 1914 and 1918 left an indelible mark on the 20th century and shaped the world in which we live today. In this informative program, you will learn about the tumultuous events that led to World War I, the nations that were drawn into the conflict, the Russian Revolution and the rise of communism, how the submarine and airplane altered the nature of combat and how the peace treaty virtually assured a second world war. “World War I-Cause and Effect” tells the complete story of the first modern war.
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World War II: Cause & Effect
Out of the ashes of World War I came an uneasy peace that fueled old hatreds, gave rise to dictatorships and set the wheels in motion for what many believed unthinkable: A Second World War. In this informative program, you will learn about: * The rise and fall of Adolph Hitler and Nazi Germany. * The decisive battles in Europe, Asia, and North Africa. * Pearl Harbor and the War in the Pacific. * The decision to use the Atomic Bomb on Japan. * Post-War Europe and the beginning of the Cold War. “World War II-Cause and Effect” tells the complete story of the most destructive war in history.
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The Age of Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment is a period of history intrinsically French in its origins but predominately American in its impact. Scholars of The Enlightenment from Yale University and UCLA share their insights in this fascinating video. A must-see for any student of the History of Western Civilization.
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The Industrial Revolution
Scholars from the University of Warwick (England) and UCLA share their knowledge about The Industrial Revolution in this enlightening video – a program deserved to be a part of every student’s collection of modern history.
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Space Facts I
This unique video takes a fact-filled look at 23 of the most important events from man’s on-going adventure in space. Starting with the Soviet Union’s launch of Sputnik I, you will learn the key information that makes these achievements so memorable and important to the development of modern science. Among the subjects covered are: The Mercury Astronauts, the first woman in space, the Gemini program, the race to the moon, Apollo 13, Skylab, the Viking and Voyager probes, the Space Shuttle and the discovery of possible life-form remains in a meteorite from Mars.
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Space Facts II
Space Facts II puts viewers on the forefront of space exploration, examining its role on Earth in fighting forest fires, controlling diseases (such as diabetes), combating air pollution and mapping solar and lunar cycles. Delve into the history and evolution of space planes and space suits. Space Facts II also includes visually stunning images shot from space that show the sun’s violent energy and the Earth’s spectacular beauty.