Instructional DVDs

This program unveils the remarkable story of how China created a myriad of ingenious devices including cosmic machines able to collect data on the stars, hydraulic hammers, water-controlled clocks and even paper.

From the internal combustion engine to the artificial heart, the legacy of Al-Jazari, the 12th century Muslim inventor, is everywhere around us. From cranks to pumps, from water clocks to mechanized robots, Al-Jazari wasn't just years ahead of his time, he was centuries ahead.

Made in L.A. traces the moving transformation of three Latina garment workers on the fault lines of global economic change who decide they must resist. Through a groundbreaking law suit and consumer boycott, they fight to establish an important legal and moral precedent holding an American retailer liable for the labor conditions under which its products are manufactured.

In the age of surgically enhanced beauty and reality television, how do we perceive body image? To address that question, this film features media producers and consumers, surgeons and their patients, clinical psychologists, media theorists, and youth who are coming of age in a culture where bodies seem to be customizable.

Illustrates the common characteristics of mammals while also exploring some of the major mammalian groups. Includes extras: glossary, slides, and an instructor's manual in PDF format.

Teens & young adults share their stories of living with a parent with MS (multiple sclerosis).

This film explores the challenge of explaining visual perception. The production includes an overview of the human visual system, illustrated with animated graphics and live action footage and describes, using engaging 'optical illusions,' the profound technical and philosophical challenges scientists face in attempting to explain perception. The film ends with a thought-provoking discussion of the essential role of human experience in determining what we perceive

Introduces some of the major sociological theories students have to understand and it does so in a way that clearly explains the basic principles and concepts involved. This video focuses on theories of society: that is, general theoretical approaches which provide models of how societies work and change.

The scientists and engineers who helped build the world's first nuclear weapon reflect on their accomplishments and legacy.

Photographer, painter, filmmaker, poet, essayist, philosopher -- Man Ray was an extraordinary man with extraordinary talents. One of the primary leaders of the American modernist movement, he single-handedly pioneered some of the 20th century's most important arts innovations.

Based on one of Mark Twain's best known short stories. A mysterious stranger who was slighted by the people of Hadleyburg reappears to disprove the town's reputation.

Through interviews with historians and cartographers as well as dramatizations and animations of voyages, looks at how maps were created and revised based on the travels of the great explorers.

When Dr. Jack Kessler was invited to head up the Neurology Department at Northwestern, his focus was on using stem cells to help cure diabetes. Soon after his move to Chicago, his 15-year-old daughter, Allison, was paralyzed from the waist down in a skiing accident. After the accident, Dr. Kessler changed the focus of his research to using embryonic stem cells to cure spinal cord injuries.

Tells the compelling story of the author's life. Through dramatic reenactments and interviews with top Mitchell scholars, Margaret Mitchell emerges as a complex and fascinating woman who had much in common with her iconic creation, Scarlett O'Hara.

Building on the ideas she first developed in a day care center in the slums of Rome, Montessori developed a system of education that is in use today around the world.

Profile of Martha Mason, a Cleveland County, NC woman, who at age 11 was struck with polio and became paralyzed from the neck down. She graduated first in her class at Gardner-Webb College and Wake Forest College. Even though she has spent most of her life inside an iron lung, it has not stopped her from enjoying life, friends, and writing her own autobiography.

Martin Luther nailed his treatise to the doors of the Wittenberg Cathedral and forever changed the Christian world. This previously obscure German monk unleashed forces that would plunge Europe into war and chaos. He offered the Christian world a new vision of man's relationship with God and, in turn, redefined man's relationship with authority in general, bringing the collapse of the medieval world and the birth of the modern age.

An ethnographic view of Masai culture and society, focusing on the preparation of young Masai girls for marriage and life in their society. Probes, through a candid interview with an older woman, the feelings of the Masai women about polygamy and their inability to own property.

Shows a variety of ancient and contemporary masks from all over the world and explains how they are used in rituals, festivals, and as artistic objects.

Highlights important changes in the National Electrical Code for 2014.
Contents: NEC overview -- Wiriting & protection -- Wiring methods & materials -- Equipment for general use -- Special occupancies -- Special equipment -- Special conditions -- Communication circuits -- Tables.

Contents: Chapter one: Knowledge of Mathematical Development Guides Planning (22 min.) -- Chapter two: Teacher Reflection Informs Planning (29 min.) -- Chapter three: Planning for Intentional Teaching Opportunities (17 min.).

Home movies, archival footage, and interviews are used to present a portrait of psychoanalyst C.G. Jung.

Three documentaries on the social conditions of the Guatemalan Indians in Todos Santos Cuchumatan, Guatemala and the United States.

We visit the Andes where Mayor Amilcar Huanchuari believes that stimulating children's brains early on can make for a more prosperous, and less violent, society. Early Life explores the arguments through the stories of young children and their families on four-different continents.

The Mean World Syndrome, based on the groundbreaking work of media scholar George Gerbner, urges us to think about media effects in nuanced ways. Ranging from Hollywood movies and prime-time dramas to reality programming and the local news, the film examines how media violence forms a pervasive cultural environment that cultivates in heavy viewers, especially, a heightened state of insecurity, exaggerated perceptions of risk and danger, and a fear-driven propensity for hard-line political solutions to social problems.

In recent years, there's been a dramatic increase in the number of children being diagnosed with serious psychiatric disorders and prescribed medications that are just beginning to be tested in children. The drugs can cause serious side effects, and virtually nothing is known about their long-term impact.

A tale of one family's ambition and of Europe's struggle to emerge from the ravages of the Dark Ages. The Medici used charm, skill, and ruthlessness to garner unparalleled wealth and power, ruling Europe for more than 300 years.

Shows the lives and deaths of chickens, turkeys, cows and pigs raised in factory farms and processed in slaughterhouses. It presents a case for vegetarianism and the ethical treatment of animals.

These videos present the stories of ten brave men who overcame stigma to tell about their experiences with depression. They describe with fearless candor how depression undermined their lives; how they learned they had a treatable disease and finally found the help that made recovery possible...

Looks at findings from researchers in Europe and the United States which show a dramatic drop in human sperm production over the past 50 years, as well as similar problems in the animal kingdom. Research is pointing to a long list of molecules and substances that affect the endocrine system-- including those found in plastics, pesticides, and cosmetics-- as the cause.

This documentary from A&E covers the famous saga of Lyle and Erik Menendez, accused in 1989 of plotting to kill their father.

Provides an overview of mental illness and related behaviors often observed in the elderly. These include Alzheimer disease, depression, confusion, delirium, anxiety, and paranoia.

The world of advertising has become inundated with marketing for teenagers. This episode of Frontline explores the pop culture manipulated and created by corporate America for the American youth.

Travel to a top-secret location high in the White Mountains of California and explore our stunning past through the life of a 26-foot bristlecone pine that quietly holds the title of 'Oldest living thing on earth, ' and is known as the Methuselah Tree.

The Yucatan, Mexico's southerly most point, is nothing less than a true paradise with legendary cities and culture of Chichen Itza, Uxmal and Merida-the white city. Finally visit the crystalline sea of Cancun and the fabulous nature reserves of Quitana Roo.

For centuries, Michelangelo has been perceived as a tortured and lonely man -- a solitary genius who suffered both personal and financial agonies in creating his art. Michelangelo: Artist and Man reveals the truth of this perception and examines their falsehoods by looking beyond the myths -- into the very soul of the artist whose talents were so remarkable that during his own lifetime he was called Divine.

This program takes a close and critical look at the world Disney films create and reaches disturbing conclusions about the values propagated under the guise of innocence and fun.

Sensitively explores the controversial subject of the blurring of gender as well as the serious social and family problems - even dangers - often faced by those whose gender may fall somewhere in between male and female.

Goes through the entire welding process step-by-step, and gives clear descriptions of how each factor affects the weld, including wire speed, voltage, stickout, gun angle, travel speed, and gas flow. Also covers plug welds, patch panels, welding aluminum, and using flux core wire.

An interactive student CD-ROM, this new product is designed to reinforce classroom learning, stimulate the imagination, and aid in preparation for licensure exams. Featuring 40 video clips, it includes a pronouncing glossary and multiple-choice review questions to help students prepare for their licensure exams.

Discusses the struggle of Black Pullman porters to unionize, even though rebuked by white organized labor, and the eventual formation of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters under A. Philip Randolph. Explores the impact of this group on the American civil rights movement.

Live action hosted by David Macaulay, takes viewers from Manchester, England, to Lowell, Massachusetts, explaining technological changes that transformed the making of textiles, a key component of the Industrial Revolution sweeping across Europe and America in the late 18th century.

Designed to stimulate reflection and inspire a new look at what the modern world can learn from tribal societies as we approach the millennium. Explores the values and different world perspectives that hold many tribal societies together. Presents tribal peoples in the dignity of their own homes and captures their customs and ceremonies with extraordinary photography.

This two-volume series of 42 videos take viewers on a series of virtual "field trips" to laboratories in the U.S. and abroad. Here are actual experiments in children's learning, from the classic studies to the cutting edge, conducted by well-known researchers from a number of academic disciplines.

Not until May 1942, with the establishment of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, were women allowed to augment the US Army. One year later Congress granted full military status to women through the creation of the Women's Army Corps (WAC), and from that time until its disestablishment in 1978, the WAC proved to be an essential component in the U.S. defense effort.

The most common hospital birth scenarios are realistically shown in this new compilation. Each intimate segment offers educators an effective tool for explaining the stages of labor, coping techniques, pain management, medical interventions, and breastfeeding.

The most common hospital birth scenarios are realistically shown in this compilation. Each intimate segment offers educators an effective tool for explaining the stages of labor, coping, pain management, medical interventions, bonding, and breastfeeding.

David Starkey examines the story of the English crown from the fall of Rome to the 1660s. Starkey covers nearly 250 years, from Charles II to Victoria. Replete with infidelities, betrayals, and rivalries, English history emerges as a compelling family saga.

Explore the promising ways to reduce health care expenditures while improving overall quality of medical care. This film captures the difficult end-of-life treatment choices made by patients and their families, investigates the controversy surrounding diagnostic testing and screening, and finally treatment variations among patients receiving a variety of elective procedures.

Money-Driven Medicine reveals why comprehensive health care reform remains the challenge of the years ahead and points to paths for the future. Doctors and health researchers show how the movement for patient-centered, accountable care can be carried into classrooms, hospitals, doctors' offices and community forums across the country.

Helps students explore their attitudes about money and gain a balanced understanding of true wealth. Leads students on a guided expedition through the world of money, values, and wealth.

Discusses the similarities between humans and other primates. Shows primates in the wild living in complex and varied societies in which they use tools, take herbal medicines, wheel and deal, practice power politics and sexual politics, and sometimes suffer from stress. Shows laboratory primates communicating with humans.

A century ago, Maria Montessori, Italy's first female physician, inspired an educational movement. Through what has come to be known as the Montessori method, children essentially teach themselves through sensory-rich and hands-on activities facilitated by instructors who focus on nurturing their students' efforts ...

Narrated from the perspective of a 6-year-old girl, travel up and down Montrose Ave. on a typical summer day. Follow the actions of residents, pedestrians and local merchants, as their daily routines take them to the local part, to shops or simply to chat in anticipation of the annual Portuguese Senhor Da Pedra festival and parade.

This video reviews some of the basic work of Piaget, Kohlberg and Milgram and investigates current research into the domain theory of Dr. Turiel and his associates. Factors that lead us to act on our judgments, or not, are critically examined using issues important to today's students.

Provides a basic understanding of the key elements in the lockout/tagout process. Features reenactments of improper lockout/tagout operations.

This film follows two women dealing with terminal cancer. Threaded through the two women's narratives are the perspectives of hospice workers, funeral directors, bereavement counselors and others who deal with death and with dying people on a daily basis. Palliative and hospice care are examined, as well as advance directives and how to include loved ones in end-of-life decisions.

Educator Richard Lavoie draws on decades of teaching experience to demonstrate six basic motivational styles and strategies for inspiring the most withdrawn and reluctant student.

An evidence-based approach to person-centered daily mouth care for persons with cognitive and physical impairment. Combines best practices in oral hygiene with proven techniques to overcome resistance to care among persons with dementia and related conditions.

Examines the life of Siegfried Bing, French art dealer, collector, and sponsor, credited as the inspiration and force behind the movement known as art nouveau and who promoted and exhibited the works of such artists as Munch and Toulouse-Lautrec. Discusses the influence of Japanese art on Bing's sensibility.

In May 2006, a mud volcano developed in the middle of a residential and commercial district in Sidoarjo, Java, Indonesia, as a result of gas drilling. This documentary examines efforts to contain the damage, and the effects on residents and the environment.

The Killer's Trail: Did Dr. Sam Sheppard kill his wife? With the help of advanced technology, Nova re-examines the 1954 murder of Marilyn Sheppard -- Hunt for the Serial Arsonist: Trail fire sleuths as they pinpoint the mysterious source of a series of fires and capture a surprising suspect on film -- Mind of a Serial Killer: Nova profiles the profilers - the FBI agents who track serial killers.

The murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a black boy who whistled at a white woman in a Mississippi grocery store in 1955, was a powerful catalyst for the civil rights movement. Although Till's killers were apprehended, they were quickly acquitted by an all-white, all-male jury and proceeded to sell their story to a journalist, providing grisly details of the murder. Three months after Till's body was recovered, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began.

Shot in HD using the latest in 3-D graphics, medical imaging and cadaver specimens, see the human body's muscular system revealed in ways never seen before.

Explains how various types of music affect the brain emotionally and physically and features a discussion with Dr. Levitin on his book, "This is Your Brain on Music," which discusses how technology can be used to see the affects of music on the human brain.

From the time they are born, human beings are predisposed to learn and enjoy music. Children especially are open to it, and research increasingly has shown that exposure to music, and especially participation in making it, is invaluable in helping children's brains develop the "neural bridges" that make them stronger. This program explains why this is so and how experienced teachers use music to help children grow and learn.

This documentary examines the role music plays in shaping our brains and improving our well-being.

My Different Life offers insight into the world of the learning disabled, illuminating the many hurdles they must overcome, the discrimination they face and the triumphs that can be achieved if parents and schools are afforded adequate support.

Follows three children preparing to enter primary school in Chiang Mai, Thailand. But are their lives already set on different courses? Scientists suggest that how the brain develops in the first years of life may affect a child's ability to prosper at school.

Australian filmmaker Kylie Grey met Layla--a linguist, wife of a pharmacist, and mother of teenage son Amro--three weeks before the invasion in 2003. Layla, at great personal risk, agreed to be filmed at home with her family before, during, and after the war. This film paints a compelling picture of how the war has affected average Iraqis, as vibrant scenes of Baghdad give way to surveys of destruction.

Explores the role of African American men and boys in the prevention of sexual violence. It shows African American male allies demonstrating understanding and support for survivors of sexual violence. Strategies for assistance and prevention are provided.

When a Palestinian boy loses half of his home to Israeli settlers in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood in East Jerusalem, he joins his community in a campaign of nonviolent protests. Scores of Israelis choose to stand by the residents' side.

Practical information on every clinically relevant aspect of myocardial infarction. Shows what's happening inside the patients body and what it means for nursing care before, during, and after an MI.

When the USDA replaced MyPyramid with MyPlate, the goal was to simplify dietary recommendations by providing at-a-glance guidelines without having to weigh and measure at every meal. This program explores the key concepts of MyPlate and how it correlates to the more detailed Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including portion sizes, proportions, food group choices, and caloric balance.

Spanning seven years, this film follows six girls who participated in the Building Bridges for Peace camp in New York City for seven years following their experience of meeting "the enemy" in July 2002.

Each of the three programs that make up this DVD focuses on a different aspect of what we thought we knew, what we know now, and what we're on the verge of learning about the heart. This material is presented through the real-life dramas of people who suddenly learn that a normal, functioning heart is not something that can be taken for granted.

French director Henri-Georges Clouzot created a film showing the process in which Pablo Picasso created his work. Captured is the moment and mystery of creativity as the master completed twenty artworks, ranging from playful black-and-white sketches to widescreen color paintings. Almost every painting created in this film was destroyed after it was finished. In 1984 the French government declared the film a national treasure.