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A War on Science: Intelligent Design in the Classroom
SKU: FIL36232
Are advocates of the intelligent design theory really creationists in disguise? To what extent has the I.D. argument widened America’s cultural divide? And if a clear winner emerges, who loses? This program thoroughly examines those questions, describing the theory’s quasi-scientific origins and documenting the Pennsylvania court battle over teaching I.D. in biology classes. A historical overview of the creation vs. evolution debate in the United States is also included, highlighting 20th...
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Anatomy for Beginners
SKU: FIL36296
Anatomist Gunther von Hagens is world-renowned for his invention of plastination, a method of preserving dead tissue. He is also famous for his Body Worlds exhibits which incorporate sophisticated—and highly controversial—dissections of human bodies. In this astonishing four-part series, von Hagens lays bare the intricacy and beauty of the human design, making it viewable and easily understood across a wide range of settings—from Biology 101 to the most advanced medical courses. Viewer ...
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Animated Neuroscience and the Action of Nicotine, Cocaine, and Marijuana in the Brain
SKU: BVL8352
Using sophisticated 3-D animation, this program, divided into two parts, takes viewers on a journey deep into the brain to study the effects of the three substances. The first part illustrates the major functions of the brain and shows how its principal cells, the neurons, communicate with each other through electrical and chemical signals. In the second part, animated molecules of nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana travel a route from the external environment through the body to the brain, whe...
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Bacterialand
SKU: FIL39019
One day, microbes will eliminate our dirt and garbage, filter our exhaust systems, and help make self-cleaning clothing possible. This program takes viewers on a global journey—from the U.S. to Iceland, Sweden, India, China, Senegal, and Australia—to meet the world’s leading specialists in bacteriology and discover the incredible abilities of the microscopic life-forms they study. Employing state-of-the-art imaging technology and animation, the program illustrates how bacteria have lear...
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C.A.G.E. the Rage
SKU: BVL36107
Calm down, Assess the situation, Gauge alternatives, and Empower yourself by choosing how to react: that’s the way to safely C.A.G.E. the rage. By viewing this program, students will (1) see how to identify anger in themselves and those around them; (2) understand why mismanaged anger is so destructive; (3) discover how anger gets repressed, and the bodily and mental illnesses that may result from it; and (4) learn to release anger and express emotions in an acceptable and positive way usin...
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Cambridge Core Science Series: GeoBasics
SKU: FIL34720
As oil supplies dwindle, as catastrophic weather events multiply, as the ozone layer grows thinner, Earth needs geologists, geophysicists, environmentalists, and other researchers as never before! Introduce your students to Earth science—and inspire them to help save the world—with this eight-part series. Magnificent location footage and satellite images, explanations by experts in the field, and animated diagrams that simplify complicated processes make GeoBasics a valuable addition to a...
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Chemistry: The Standard Deviants® Core Curriculum
SKU: BVL10122
Guaranteed to cause a reaction, this potent ten-part series, adapted from the popular series developed for students to enhance their test-taking skills, combines serious academic content with a humorous presentation style to help make chemistry more accessible. Each program skillfully employs elements such as clever mnemonics, high-tech computer graphics, and entertaining vignettes to boost retention and confidence while driving home core concepts through concise explanations and challenging ...
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Diet and Disease in Modern Society
SKU: BVL32133
What’s so bad about saturated fat, and what makes fiber so good? In a society where convenience foods rule and obesity is a national epidemic, it’s time to find out. This video investigates the relationship between diet and a number of frequently interrelated diseases and conditions, including heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, hardening of the arteries, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Topics include high- and low-density lipoproteins; saturated, monounsaturated, and polyuns...
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Double Helix
SKU: BVL7453
This fast-paced dramatization starring well-known actor Jeff Goldblum is about the race to solve one of the greatest mysteries of 20th-century science—the structure of DNA. It is the story of the diligent research, creative analysis, and perseverance of James Watson and Francis Crick that led to the discovery. With the help of their colleague, Maurice Wilkins, they also earned the 1962 Nobel Prize. Students of biology and genetics will benefit from the process of problem-solving used to ide...
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From Conception to Birth
SKU: BVL35648
It takes one man, one woman, and a mysterious nine-month assembly process to create a newborn child. This program helps demystify nature’s plan for the beginning of human life, from conception to birth. Following nine couples as they set this exciting journey in motion, the video explores the fundamentals of egg and sperm production, observes cell division within the first few hours of pregnancy, views gestation at frequent intervals, and welcomes each child into the world. State-of-the-art...
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Going Green: Real-World Solutions for the Environment
SKU: FIL37419
It’s easy to talk about environmental stewardship, but quite another matter to practice it. This compilation of 12 ABC News stories shows how governments, businesses, and individuals around the world are taking concrete, eco-friendly action. Each engaging example of “going green” offers an opportunity for class discussion, further study, and perhaps even genuine change.
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Health News and Interviews: Mental Health and the Human Mind Video Clips
SKU: BVL37381
As the controversy over intelligent design and science education heats up, open-minded discussion about the issue can be in short supply. This ABC News program sorts through arguments on both sides, examines the debate in the context of America’s larger political climate, and explores its fundamental questions: Are evolution and I.D. incompatible? Is exposure to both ideas harmful or beneficial to schoolchildren? Does fossil evidence make evolution immune to challenge? Astute commentary fro...
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How Does Your Memory Work?
SKU: FIL39692
We often think of memory as a record of facts, but it is also a web of sensations and emotions—and a vehicle for traveling, so to speak, through time. This program explores the mechanisms of human recollection, presenting new case studies and medical findings that reveal the complexity of the brain’s memory center. Harvard psychiatrist Dr. Randy Buckner explains his research into memory functions and Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Faraneh Vargha-Khadem of University College London discusses h...
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Making of a Hangover
SKU: BVL31412
Filmed under the watchful eyes of a team of researchers, this program scientifically tracks the physical and psychological changes in seven volunteers—three men and four women, ranging in age from 21 to 34—as they drink with their friends in a bar. Vital information is provided on alcohol’s impact on the body, the worthlessness of inebriation remedies such as cold showers and coffee, the very present danger of alcohol poisoning, and genetic inputs for alcohol addiction. In addition, out...
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Minutes from Death: Oxygen Deprivation
SKU: BVL39568
The human brain suffers irreversible damage if deprived of oxygen for even a few minutes—a fact Dr. Gunther von Hagens demonstrates in this program, utilizing human cadavers. Simulating an artery injury to illustrate oxygen depletion through blood loss, von Hagens then focuses on problems affecting the trachea, the top priority for ER doctors. Von Hagens inserts an endoscope into his own throat and saws a frozen body in half to reveal the major structures of the airway—showing how easily ...
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