What exactly are greenhouse gases? Are they really causing climate change? Global warming has suddenly become the hottest environmental issue, and this program clearly explains the science of greenhouse effect and the evidence that we are causing climate change. The DVD contains an advanced version for senior students, with in-depth analysis of greenhouse gases and their effects. In addition there are fascinating extras including ice core research in Antarctica, how warming threatens coral reefs, and how carbon capture and storage work.
Languages: English
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The Greenhouse Effect: Climate Change and Global Warming (US)
What exactly are greenhouse gases? Are they really causing climate change? Global warming has suddenly become the hottest enviornmental issue, and this program clearly explains the science of greenhouse effect and the evidence that we are causing climate change. The DVD contains an advanced version for senior students, with in-depth analysis of greenhouse gases and their effects. In addition there are fascinating extras including ice core research in Antarctica, how warming threatens coral reefs, and how carbon capture and storage work.
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Spike’s Guide to Success: Stupid, Ugly, Unlucky and Rich
Richard St. John is just an ordinary guy who barely passed high school. So how did he achieve success in business, win top awards, and become a millionaire? That’s what Richard started wondering, so he went out and asked 500 other people how they succeeded, including Martha Stewart, actor Russell Crowe, the Google founders, DNA discoverer James Watson, and the leaders in many fields. After analyzing all the data, Richard discovered the Top 8 Factors that really lead to success. He also found 3 factors that don’t lead to success, but we think they do – smarts, looks, and luck. In this fascinating presentation, Richard and Spike take us on an informative, fast-paced, and fun journey that uncovers the real secrets of success.
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Data Analysis, Numbers and Computation: Yard Sale
Data analysis and comparison, and advanced properties of numbers and computation (rounding, equivalent forms of percents, fractions and decimals) are used in the decision-making process to successfully plan and execute a family yard sale.
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Budgeting and Algebraic Computations: Grad Bash
Data analysis, diagrams and charts, monetary calculations, algebraic computation, probability and geometry are used in the decision-making process to successfully plan and prepare for a sixth grade graduation party.
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Volume and Scale: Moving
Data analysis, computation relationships, spatial orientation, scale and comparative volume and area are used in the decision-making process to plan a move from one home to another.
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Spatial Relationships and Simple Ratios: Choosing a Pet
Data analysis, charts, Geometry, measurement, spatial relationships, comparative volume and simple ratios are used in the decision-making process to successfully determine the costs of different options in owning a new pet.
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The Biology Classics: Paramecium, Hydra, Planaria, and Daphnia
Understanding the amazing phenomena of life requires an intimate acquaintance with living things. This program introduces students to four organisms we call the Biology Classics, classics not only because they are featured in science textbooks, but because studying them broadens our concept of what it means to be alive. In this program students will study and observe the following organisms: Paramecium, Hydra, Planaria, and Daphnia.
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Stem Cells: The Ethical Issues
This program comes to grips with the ethical issues raised by one of the most contentious areas of contemporary science: embryonic stem cell research. A range of viewpoints are presented, and speakers include: Professor Alan Trounson, prominent stem cell scientist;
Father Norman Ford, an ethics commentator; Patients with life-threatening medical conditions. They clearly explain what they believe the important issues to be, and the reasons for their viewpoints. Each section is introduced with relevant facts explained in simple terms. Also includes two segments exploring moral/ethical questions raised by related areas of medical science: IVF; genetic testing of IVF embryos (known as PGD, or ‘pre-implementation genetic diagnosis’). -
Book Report Basics
The most common challenge associated with book reports is not generating the report; it’s actually reading and understanding the book. Recognizing this fact, Book Report Basics reveals methods that will make the creation of book reports easier while increasing comprehension and appreciation for the work.