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  • The Power of Metabolism

    The Power of Metabolism follows the story of former Olympic gymnast Cathy Rigby, who struggled with bulimia while competing as a teenager.

  • Energy In-Energy Out

    Energy In-Energy Out explores the pathways by which cells trap and use energy: photosynthesis and aerobic respiration.

  • Use It or Lose It

    Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.

  • Making Lemonade

    Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.

  • Accepting the Challenge

    Discusses the realities of aging in terms of physiological changes. The growing specialty of gerontology is presented, and the genetics of aging and the possibility of enhancing longevity are addressed. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development.

  • Making Memories

    Explores information processing and short-term and long-term memory. Dementia and cognitive decline are discussed, as well as ways of keeping physically and cognitively active. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development.

  • Staying in the Game

    Discusses relationships and their importance as we age. The lesson explores psychosocial theories on late adulthood, and concludes with a discussion of quality of life and the importance of remaining engaged in meaningful activities. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development.

  • Playing and Socializing

    Demonstrates how preschoolers learn to negotiate relationships with other children through play and physical interaction. It also explores the three predominant styles of parenting and the impact each has on children’s psychosocial development. Program Topic: The Play Years: Psychosocial Development.

  • The Golden Years of Childhood

    Shows how nutrition and genetics play an important role in the development of children. This lesson also explores biological disorders such as ADD and AD/HD. Program Topic: The School Years: Biosocial Development.

  • The Age of Reason

    Discusses concrete operational thought, using complex language and moral reasoning. Further, it considers the value of bilingual education, ESL programs, and ways of learning more than one language. Program Topic: The School Years: Cognitive Development.