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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 7
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This program discusses two important theorems and defines the term polygon as well as specific polygon types. Problem solving is used to find missing measures for both interior and exterior polygon angles. Students will Learn the Theorems related to Polygons: The Polygon Interior Angle-Sum Theorem, The Polygon Exterior Angle Theorem.
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Scientists and engineers have made great strides in recent years with prosthetics and orthotics. This program discusses how designers are striving to simulate the anatomy and physiology of missing limbs. Though some prosthetics are simple and minimally functional, others are complex bionic artificial limbs with improved designs, using advanced hydraulics, lightweight materials such as carbon fiber, and computer microprocessors and sensors.
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New England Transcendentalists volume 1
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The Transcendentalists: Teaching Ralph Waldo Emerson offers students and teachers a first of its kind introduction to Emerson. This program presents essential information for a first introduction to this famous American philosopher, writer and Intellect. Each chapter features instructional insights by distinguished scholars. Discover essential information about Emerson's life and his significant essays which will enhance a better understanding to...
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 9
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This program defines the term circle and how to find angle measures for central angles and arcs. The distance formula is used to find the length of a radius on a graph and the midpoint formula is reviewed in order to find the coordinates of the center of a circle on a graph. Perpendicular bisectors are also used in this lesson to find the center of a circle. Students will Learn: Diameter, Radius, Arc (minor, major, semicircle), Central Angle, Chord,...
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Centuries ago, Indian monks and artists took years creating incredible rock-cut architecture out of sandstone, cliff and rock formations. They created intricate designs on the walls with carvings and murals and filled the interiors with statues. These Indian cave temples are an amazing record of the Indian lifestyle, history and culture of the period. They teach us the importance of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism as part of India's history.
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Today's teens are more exposed to illegal, prescription, and over the counter drugs than ever before. Many teens are starting to see drug use as part of the normal teenage experience, whether to escape, self-medicate, get instant gratification, or hide feelings of low self-esteem and lack of confidence. This program discusses the ways teens can resist pressure to try drugs, ways they can say 'no' to their friends, and the dangers and consequences...
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Show Me Science volume 2
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From time to time, even the harshest environments surprise scientists. The Australian outback is one such place. As home to a diverse group of organisms, it sometimes plays host to a distant visitor, the banded stilt. When conditions in the Australian outback are right, a distant shoreline visitor, the Banded Stilt arrives by the thousands to breed. The mystery behind this behavior was finally documented when Cyclone Bobby started a chain reaction...
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Located in the southwest region of China, Dai people enjoy mild weather and beautiful landscapes of mountains and lakes. While the water splashing and dragon boating events held in their annual spring festival showcase the close ties between their culture and the land, the water running in the rivers and lakes has often been the inspiration for their dance creations. The dance presentation titled Playing with Water allows the audience to experience...
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Show Me Science volume 5
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This program discusses the concept of the expanding Universe. Calculations by astrophysicists show that the cosmos seems to be speeding up. The 50-billion galaxies thought to comprise our Universe are rapidly moving farther apart. As our Sun's energy diminishes, scientists are working to understand the nature of space called "mysterious dark energy and dark matter" – believed to comprise 96 percent of the Universe. With each discovery made by astronomers...
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Civil War Documentary volume 5
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This production chronicles the history of the design and creation of a flag that became the prototype for all of the St. Andrews Cross battle flags carried by Confederate armed forces. The hand-stitched silk flag with gold painted stars was borne by the Fifth Company of the Washington Artillery of New Orleans through the Battles of Shiloh and Perryville. The story of the flag's creation will surprise and delight audiences everywhere. The flag was...
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Show Me Science volume 12
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In East Africa, the Serengeti comes alive when wildebeests journey across treacherous terrain to find the best grazing locations. Every year, approximately 1.5 million wildebeests migrate over 1,800 miles or nearly 3,000 kilometers searching for rain ripened grass. Prior to their journey toward Kenya, they graze on the grasses of the Serengeti in Tanzania before the rainy season comes. As they search for food and water, they endure crocodile-filled...
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Civil War Documentary volume 4
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Explores how distilling originated in Kentucky with its first settlers in 1775 and takes the viewer to the sites of Central Kentuckys earliest distilling operations. Magnificent portraits and landscapes adorn the production. Original documents relating to Kentuckys earliest distillers, and pages from Kentuckys earliest newspapers, such as the Lexington Kentucky Gazette and the Paris Western Citizen document on the screen the progression of whiskey-making...
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Metal and stone mining dates back to prehistoric times. These processes are required to obtain materials that cannot be grown agriculturally or created artificially in a laboratory. Modern mining often focuses on ores, including metals, coal, oil shale, gemstones, limestone, and many more. This program examines the processes of mining, smelting, and refining of aluminum, while addressing environmental concerns.
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 11
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This program describes how to identify the correct parts of the figures so students will be able to substitute them into formulas. The Pythagorean Theorem is also used in the process of finding lateral and surface areas and students will learn to find both exact and approximate answers for cylinders and cones when using the number pi. Students will Learn how to find the lateral area and the surface area for a variety of 3-D figures such as: Prisms,...
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Han is the largest ethnic group in China, whose people inhabit the middle and eastern regions of the country. Han's folk dance tradition started on the streets in the 5th century as ritual events. Nowadays, this tradition named Yangko flourishes everywhere, on the streets, in classrooms and on stages. This program showcases a myriad of Yangko forms, both on and off stage, including Northeastern Yanko, Shandong Yanko and Shanbei Yanko, each has its...
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Real Life Teens volume 9
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Dicusses why a teen would choose to turn to a gang and reasons why that decision could be detrimental to the teen's safety and future.
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Teach students to have the courage to make a stand against hate, racism, and intolerance. This program shows students the many ways to prevent bullying through compelling and captivating sketches and anti-bullying storylines using real teens. Empower students to take charge if they witness bullying, show students how to be a good bystander, how to stop untrue or harmful messages from spreading, and take a stand against hate, racism and intolerance....
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Real Life Teens volume 3
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An important overview of racism today in high schools and why racism can be insidious and destructive in a teen's life.
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Zero The Math Hero - Geometry Tutor volume 10
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This program defines perimeter, circumference and area of 2-dimensional figures. The concept of the number pi is also represented with different approximations and many examples of finding perimeter and area are worked by using formulas. Several Formulas for Perimeter and Area are used for Different Shapes Such as: Rectangles, Squares, Triangles, Parallelograms, Circles.