Learn the connection of drawings to maps and models to globes as students see their community from above and begin to understand scale, relative position, direction…Loaded with definitions; symbol, compass rose, cardinal directions, key or legend …and map essentials; title, date, legend and scale kids make a variety of maps and find locations on a simple grid map.
Languages: English
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Columbus Day
With the discovery of an ancient diary, two children learn what drove Columbus to explore the unknown, who helped him in his journey, and what he found once he arrived in the New World. Guided by Columbus himself, the children see how the explorer went from working in his father’s weaving shop to accidentally discovering the Americas. Through this tour of Columbus’ life students will learn the importance of his journeys and why we honor him in October.
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Presidents Day: Washington and Lincoln
With the help of a colonial Presidential crier children come to understand why we celebrate Presidents’ Day and what makes it so special. They learn about George Washington and the important role he played in the formation of our country. Next, they learn about the life of Abraham Lincoln and his resolve to keep our country unified, making him one of our great civic leaders. Lastly, students are reminded to honor all of the presidents on this holiday.
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Personality Theories
Explores the three major theories of personality – Freudian, humanistic, and social-cognitive perspective – by examining the life of the former President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela.
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Personality Traits and Assessment
Looks at the ways we can evaluate and assess the many parts of our individual personalities.
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Social Cognition
Focuses on how people form impressions of others and how people’s behavior is affected by attitudes.
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Attitudes
Analyzes the formation of attitudes and how they can be turned into prejudice. It also explores ways to prevent prejudice and how to appreciate individual and group diversity.
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Stress, Health, and Coping
Chronicles a breast cancer survivor who employs successful coping strategies to aid in maintaining good health in stressful situations.
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Understanding Psychological Disorders, Part One
Presents research on obsessive/compulsive disorders, and examines the daily lives of patients with these disorders.