This program illustrates the mechanisms of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. It introduces ATP, the universal energy carrier molecule, and shows the structure and function of Chloroplasts and Mitochondria, energy transforming organelles.
Languages: English
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How Cells Are Controlled
Illustrations show how genetic instructions carried on DNA are transcribed into RNA, leading to the production of specific enzymes that control the thousands of biochemical processes going on in living cells.
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How Cells Reproduce
This program shows how DNA replicates, how copy errors occur and are fixed by repair enzymes, how DNA is compressed into chromosomes making possible mitosis and cell division.
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Geometry
Review geometry definitions, rules and basic properties to avoid careless mistakes. Plus, interactive quizzes and proven methods help students master the SAT.
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Stephen Lewis on Community
Stephen Lewis on Community is an inspiring engagement with Canada’s most compassionate speaker, Stephen Lewis. This one hour special features this activist’s talk on how the power of community can influence social change. Throughout the program Stephen Lewis shares both personal and global stories; about biting his leftist tongue when he met conservative Richard Nixon; about his exhausted rage at the world for allowing the AIDS epidemic in Africa to grow. Articulate, factual and heartfelt, Stephen Lewis on Community will embolden your spirit and empower you to take action in your own community.
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Inside the Living Cell
In this introductory cell biology series, students learn all about cells and how they carry out the fundamental processes of life. The menu structure offers over 30 learning chapters that can be discussed and repeated as needed to assure that everyone is up to speed on the content. The large topics in modules covered are: The Cell-Unit of Life, The Outer Envelope, How Cells Obtain Energy, How Cells Are Controlled, How Cells Reproduce.
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The Cell: Unit of Life
This program shows the kinds of cells and emphasizes the fact that all cells have a common organization and how all cells carry out similar biochemical processes.
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Gender and Nouns
Express both your masculine and your feminine side, courtesy of Italian nouns. Learn when to use an “o” and when to use an “a.” Knowing the difference could save your life. Plus, what’s the difference between one tenor and three tenors? You’ll find out!
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Verb Basics Format: SD
It’s talk, talk, talk! The Standard Deviants dive deeper into dialogues and venture victoriously into the uncharted territory of verbs: those great words that bring lots of action to your conversations. You’ll meet the three tenors of regular verbs- “a-r-e”, “e-r-e” and “i-r-e”.
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Irregular Verbs
The Standard Deviants get slightly irregular – with irregular verbs that is! They’re your expert guides through the sometimes tricky world of irregular “a-r-e”, “e-r-e” and “i-r-e” verbs. You’ll also learn the definite article – definitely. Plus cognates, which are your keys to unlocking hundreds of Italian words.