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DVD 2021DVD 2021 Abraham Lincoln
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2003

Looks at the life of Lincoln, a country boy from Kentucky who rose to become President of the U.S. and guide his nation through one of its darkest times. Closed captioned. Narrated in English or Spanish.		 Abraham Lincoln KPI  
DVD 1680DVD 1680 All About Endangered & Extinct Animals
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 1999

Examines the natural and man-made factors that lead to the endangerment or extinction of animals. Dinosaurs. Tigers. Koala. Giant Panda. Bald eagle. Manatee. Poaching. Pollution. Suggests ways of protecting the environment/habitat. Narrated in English or Spanish. Closed captioned.		 All About Endangered & Extinct Animals KPI  
DVD 1080DVD 1080 All About Rocks and Minerals
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1998

Explores how igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks are formed. Covers: classifying minerals, the rock cycle, uses of rocks and minerals. From the series Basics Of Geology. One-week loan period.		 All About Rocks and Minerals IJ  
DVD 1046DVD 1046 Ancient Egypt: The GIft of the Nile
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 29 Copyright: 1997

Explores the history and culture of ancient Egypt, including farming, hieroglyphics, afterlife, Nile River, birth and decline of the nation, pyramids, sphinx, Rosetta Stone. One-week loan period.		 Ancient Egypt: The GIft of the Nile IJ  
DVD 2884DVD 2884 Anna and Solomon
Grade Lvl: P Author: Snyder, Elaine
Length: 13 Copyright: 2014

In 1897 a young man named Solomon fell in love with and married a beautiful young woman named Anna. They lived in Russia, which was dangerous at that time for a Jewish family, so Solomon moved to the United States, where he worked and saved until he had enough money to send Anna a ticket for the voyage across the ocean. But when Solomon went to meet Anna's ship, Anna's younger brother was waiting for him. Solomon took in her brother and worried and saved until he could send the money for Anna's passage again - but this time, Anna's older brother was waiting. When Solomon sent the money a third time and Anna's mother arrived, Solomon wondered if he would ever see his dear wife again. Based on the story of the author's, Elaine Snyder's grandparents' migration to the United States.		 Anna and Solomon P  
KM 11506KM 11506 Arc Welding Procedures and Safety
Grade Lvl: ST Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2011

Assortment of materials to supplement welding instruction from safety to how-to and teacher instructional support. Published/produced by Lincoln Electric Company. Includes books/booklets, DVDs, and CD-ROMs. Four-week loan period.		 Arc Welding Procedures and Safety ST  
DVD 2098DVD 2098 Art of Listening
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 27 Copyright: 2007

Opens with young adults explaining why they think listening is a skill that needs to be taught. Introduces Seven Laws of Listening, including suggestions to analyze the body language of the speaker and the need to "listen between the words" for feelings. Also relates listening to accurate notetaking. Closed captioned.		 Art of Listening JS  
KM 8416KM 8416 Arts Attack--Kindergarten
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2000

A comprehensive, hands-on developmental and sequential program based on the teaching of art elements and principles. Presented on videotape, and reinforced by lesson plans. The video, a source of creative ideas and inspiration, clarifies the objectives, materials, techniques and procedures of each lesson. Total of six DVDs in this set, with four programs on each DVD. Programs range from 12-20 minutes. Programs would be appropriate for student viewing, or for instructor to view in preparation for the lesson. Programs cover an array of art topics and concepts including drawing, cultural appreciation, media, pattern, form, shape, color, texture, line, self-expression, artist appreciation (Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, Georgia O'Keeffe). Comes with teacher handbook.		 Arts Attack--Kindergarten K  
DVD 1772DVD 1772 Asleep at the Wheel: Dangers of Drowsy Driving
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 2007

Real life accident victims reiterate chilling stories of the repercussions of drowsy driving. A parent of a teen killed by a drowsy driver describes her successful efforts to pass a law, making it a felony to cause a fatal accident due to lack of sleep. A prominent sleep researcher compares driving while sleepy to driving while intoxicated. Raises viewer awareness of warning signs and risk factors of drowsy driving and gives information to insure alertness and responsible, safe driving.		 Asleep at the Wheel: Dangers of Drowsy Driving JS  
DVD 1480DVD 1480 Astronomy Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2003

Consists of four 20-minute programs: Earth, Sun, and Moon: Explores the shape of the earth, its rotation on its axis, and its revolution around the sun. Develops an understanding of day and night, and the different seasons. Animations illustrate how the moon revolves around the Earth, resulting in different phases of the moon. Other keywords: Earth's shape, spinning Earth, rotation, revolution, hemisphere, solstice, equinox, Earth's magnetic field, compass, aurora, northern lights, waxing/waning moon. The Inner Planets: Explores the features of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. Animations illustrate how planets travel in elliptical orbits around the sun. Images taken by satellites and telescopes highlight characteristics of the inner planets. Other keywords: Milky Way Galaxy, nebulary theory, nuclear fusion. The Outer Planets: Takes students on an animated trip to the outer reaches of the solar system. Images from NASA and the Hubble Space Telescope illustrate the giant red spot on Jupiter, Saturn's rings, the tilted axis of Uranus, and the features of Neptune and Pluto. Other keywords: nuclear fusion, gravitational anchor, asteroid belt, Jupiter, giant red spot, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. The Amazing Universe: Explores the features of the universe, the different types of galaxies in our solar system and the position of our solar system in the Milky Way Galaxy. Other keywords: constellation, spiral, elliptical, light-year, magnitude, nebulae, neutron star, black hole, nuclear fusion, solar flare, solar wind, meteors, comets. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period.		 Astronomy Series IJ  
DVD 1352DVD 1352 Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2004

Explains how the shape of the periodic table is a direct result of the microscopic structure of atoms that make up all the elements. Reinforces basic chemistry concepts, providing explanations of the evolution of atomic models through quantum mechanics. English subtitles. English or Spanish narration. 23 minutes. Closed captioned. From the series Periodic Table for students. One-week loan period.		 Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table S  
DVD 2567DVD 2567 Because of Winn-Dixie
Grade Lvl: I Author: DiCamillo, Kate
Length: 106 Copyright: 2004

Ten year old India Opan Buloni describes her first summer in the town of Naomi, Florida, and all the good things that happen to her because of her dog Winn-Dixie. Rating: PG. CC.		 Because of Winn-Dixie I  
DVD 2022DVD 2022 Benjamin Franklin
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

Looks at the life and contributions of Benjamin Franklin, from his early years in Boston to his famous experiments with electricity to his negotiations in Europe during the American Revolution. Patriot. Humanitarian. Closed captioned. Narrated in English or Spanish.		 Benjamin Franklin KPI  
DVD 2764DVD 2764 Berlioz the Bear
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 27 Copyright: 2008

Reading Rainbow episode hosted by LeVar Burton presents Berlioz the Bear, an iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Includes scenes of street musicians in New York City, the Boy's Choir of Harlem, and book talks for the books: Georgia Music; The Science Book of Sound; and An Introduction to Musical Instruments. IL K-3.		 Berlioz the Bear KP  
DVD 1795DVD 1795 Bicycle, Fire, Personal Safety
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 1990

Catchy music videos and an enthusiastic team of school reporters provide a snappy presentation of the rules for bicyle, fire and personal safety. Each section begins with a music video whose key points are reviewed in the safety rules and pop quizzes that follow. Animated and dramatized sequences also reinforce the safety messages. Defines and discusses the following key terms: safety helmet, traffic signs, hazards, reflectors, inflated tire pressure, overloaded electrical outlets, fire detectors, flammable fluids, safety ladder, designated spot, pesonal safety. Demonstrates safety rules. Fire escape plan or route.		 Bicycle, Fire, Personal Safety KP  
DVD 1750DVD 1750 Bill Nye Game: Diversity and Adaptation
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2006

Allows two teams to play a fun, fast-paced interactive DVD game that tests their science knowledge on the topics of diversity and adaptation. Reinforces concepts, pretest review, enrichment or reward. uses clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy Shows. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Completely randomized questions--never play the same game twice. Plays on most DVD players plus Windows PCs and Macs with DVD drives, using the DVD remote or mouse. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye Game: Diversity and Adaptation IJ  
DVD 2012DVD 2012 Bill Nye Game: Earth History/Resources/Environment
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Earth History, Resources and Environment. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about topics related to climate, farming, garbage, pollution solutions, water cycle. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.		 Bill Nye Game: Earth History/Resources/Environment IJ  
DVD 2014DVD 2014 Bill Nye Game: Energy Transfer
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Energy Transfer. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about topics related to electricity, energy, heat, light optics, waves. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.		 Bill Nye Game: Energy Transfer IJ  
DVD 2015DVD 2015 Bill Nye Game: Force and Motion
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Force and Motion. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about topics related to magnetism, momentum, motion, pressure, simple machines. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.		 Bill Nye Game: Force and Motion IJ  
DVD 2016DVD 2016 Bill Nye Game: Matter
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Matters. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about matter topics related to atoms, chemical reactions, measurement, and phases of matter. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.		 Bill Nye Game: Matter IJ  
DVD 1751DVD 1751 Bill Nye Game: Populations and Ecosystems
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2006

Allows two teams to play a fun, fast-paced interactive DVD game that tests their science knowledge on the topics of population and ecosystems. Reinforces concepts, pretest review, enrichment or reward. Uses clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy Shows. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Completely randomized questions--never play the same game twice. Plays on most DVD players plus Windows PCs and Macs with DVD drives, using the DVD remote or mouse. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye Game: Populations and Ecosystems IJ  
DVD 1753DVD 1753 Bill Nye Game: Reproduction and Heredity
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2006

Allows two teams to play a fun, fast-paced interactive DVD game that tests their science knowledge on the topics of heredity and reproduction. Reinforces concepts, pretest review, enrichment or reward. Uses clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy Shows. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Completely randomized questions--never play the same game twice. Plays on most DVD players plus Windows PCs and Macs with DVD drives, using the DVD remote or mouse. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye Game: Reproduction and Heredity IJ  
DVD 2017DVD 2017 Bill Nye Game: Solar System and Space
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2007

Complete title: The Way Cool Game of Science: Solar System and Space. Interactive DVD game for two teams that tests their science knowledge about topics related to comets and meteors, planets, outer space, moon, sun, time. Bill's snappy answers to smart science questions use video clips from the Bill Nye video series. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Good for reinforcing concepts, pre-test review, enrichment or reward.		 Bill Nye Game: Solar System and Space IJ  
DVD 1754DVD 1754 Bill Nye Game: Structure/Function-Living Systems
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 2006

Allows two teams to play a fun, fast-paced interactive DVD game that tests their science knowledge on the topics of structure and function of living systems. Reinforces concepts, pretest review, enrichment or reward. Uses clips from Bill Nye the Science Guy Shows. Questions correlate to national and regional science standards. Completely randomized questions--never play the same game twice. Plays on most DVD players plus Windows PCs and Macs with DVD drives, using the DVD remote or mouse. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye Game: Structure/Function-Living Systems IJ  
DVD 1689DVD 1689 Bill Nye: Amphibians
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill explains how amphibians can live both on land and in water, and he demystifies the process of metamorphosis. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Amphibians I  
DVD 1249DVD 1249 Bill Nye: Atoms
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1997

Explores the atomic theory, explaining how all matter is composed of atoms and molecules. Illustrates how atomic particles combine to form molecules and provides several examples of molecular structures. Features a variety of experiments that demonstrate how chemical elements are formed and presents the periodic table. Program length: 26 minutes. Includes bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews and demos. Provides audio in English or Spanish and closed captioning in English only. From the series Bill Nye The Science Guy. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Atoms I  
DVD 1690DVD 1690 Bill Nye: Birds
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Decribes the characteristics, diversity and selected adaptations of birds. Answers how birds are similar to human beings, why birds are light weight, how birds get feathres, why birds have good eyesight. Experiment shows how to attract birds and observe their behavior. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Birds I  
DVD 1442DVD 1442 Bill Nye: Blood and Circulation
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1994

The science guy explains how the circulatory system works to pump blood through the human body. Combines animated graphics and microscopic footage to explore the anatomy and functions of the heart, valves, blood cells and blood vessels. Presents a variety of examples to illustrate how the cardiovascular system works to circulate blood through the veins. Also discusses the importance of exercise for overall health. Experiments show the effects of the heart pumping with vein action, how to make a simple stethescope, and the effects of pressure on arteries and veins. 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English and Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Blood and Circulation I  
DVD 1691DVD 1691 Bill Nye: Bones & Muscles
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Bill looks at the musculoskeletal system, including bone marrow, joints, how bones heal, bone strength, connective tissue, what moves bones. Shows how calcium is depleted from bones; the action of an opposing pair of muscles; and voluntary and involuntary muscles. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Bones & Muscles I  
DVD 1692DVD 1692 Bill Nye: Cells
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1993

Bill Nye teaches about cells. Describes cells, the number of cells in the human body, how bodies grow, parts of a cell. Experiments include making a model of a cell, and illustrating diffusion and osmosis. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Cells I  
DVD 1693DVD 1693 Bill Nye: Climates
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Bill Nye defines the meaning of climate and explores the different climate regions found on Earth. Explains how the sun's energy impacts climate and illustrates the effects of carbon dioxide on the Earth's temperature. Defines the Continental Divide and identifies the climatic zones. Features a visit with Nana Zolbrod from the Department of Forestry, who demonstrates how scientists research past climates by studying core samples from ancient trees. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Climates I  
DVD 1699DVD 1699 Bill Nye: Digestion
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1993

Bill Nye examines human digestion and reveals the role of food in the body, how food is digested, and interesting facts about the stomach and intestines. Includes experiments that demonstrate the effect of carbon dioxide and cola on three objects (metal, antacid tablet, meat). Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Digestion I  
DVD 1694DVD 1694 Bill Nye: Earth's Seasons
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1993

Nye gives the reasons for the seasons and explains why it is winter in America when it is summer in Australia. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Earth's Seasons I  
DVD 1695DVD 1695 Bill Nye: Electrical Current
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1993

Investigates electricity, electrical circuit, electrons, how much electrical power a person's brain uses. Experiments include the making of a circuit, electricity as a form of energy, and how to make a simple generator. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Electrical Current I  
DVD 2267DVD 2267 Bill Nye: Electricity
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2008

Explores the science of safety by going behind the scenes at Underwriters Laboratories and discovering how products that use electricity are tested to keep us safe. Along the way Bill introduces Ground Fault Interruptors, conductors and insulators, electric circuits, short circuits and electrical hazards. In English and Spanish language. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Electricity IJ  
DVD 1696DVD 1696 Bill Nye: Energy
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye teaches about energy, the job of energy, and the difference between kinetic and potential energy. Experiments demonstrate the production of kinetic energy from potential energy. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Energy I  
DVD 1698DVD 1698 Bill Nye: Farming
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye explores the science of agriculture, identifying all the factors necessary for successful farming. Visits a pineapple plantation and a typical farm to illustrate how food crops are planted and harvested. Explains the importance of soil, sunlight, and irrigation for plant growth and explains the need for crop rotation. Also examines the process of organic farming and visits an oyster farm. Aquaculture. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Farming I  
DVD 1701DVD 1701 Bill Nye: Flowers
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Studies the anatomy of flowers and plant physiology. Examines how plants reproduce by identifying each part of the flower and explaining its function. Describes how seeds germinate, how flowers are fertilized, and how pollination occurs. Identifies a variety of flowering plants, including wild flowers and plants that are edible. Explores the world of science and nature using humor, music, experiments, and interviews with scientists. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Flowers I  
DVD 1702DVD 1702 Bill Nye: Food Web
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Nye becomes entangled in a complex food web in his quest to demonstrate that all living things depend on other living things to survive. Food cycle. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Food Web I  
DVD 1705DVD 1705 Bill Nye: Fossils
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye describes how fossils are used to trace the history of life on Earth. Defines what fossils are and explains how paleontologists discover and study these remains of animals and plants. Looks at a variety of fossils and describes how fossil evidence is dated by examining the age of the rocks they are embedded in. Visits with a paleontologist who studies footprints of prehistoric animals and scientists that collect and restore dinosaur remains. Explains how the discovery of archaeopteryx reveals how birds and dinosaurs are related. Visits the La Brea Tar Pits in California to show fossils that were preserved in their original condition. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Fossils I  
DVD 1706DVD 1706 Bill Nye: Germs
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1995

Bill Nye explains that germs are microorganisms which enter the body and can cause illness. Describes the function of the body's red and white blood cells and illustrates how the immune system creates antibodies that attack bacteria and viruses in the body. Demonstraes a variety of ways germs can be spread, including food poisoning, and talks about proper hygiene to prevent illness. Identifies the HIV virus, which attacks the immune system and causes the AIDS disease. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Germs I  
DVD 1707DVD 1707 Bill Nye: Heart
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill investigates this muscle of the human body, its size and job. Experiments shown in the video include how the flow of blood is affected by gravity, how blood flow in arteries can be affected by restricted arteries, and the difference in heart beat during different activities and exercise. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Heart I  
DVD 1708DVD 1708 Bill Nye: Insects
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Nye takes a look at insects, inspects an insectorium and goes digging for insect fossils. Explores the anatomy of insects and an insect's life stages. Explains metamorphosis and exoskeleton. Includes experiment to observe fruit flies and fly eggs in a jar. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Insects I  
DVD 1710DVD 1710 Bill Nye: Life Cycles
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1997

Bill Nye explains the biology of life cycles, illustrating how all living things are part of a biological cycle. Identifies how the cycle of life involves the processes of birth, growth, reproduction, and death. Examines both tree and plant life cycles and reveals how animal and human life begin with egg fertilization. Presents several experiments that demonstrate how all living organisms have life cycles. Visits with a marine biologist who discusses how scientists research the life cycles of plants and animals. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Life Cycles I  
DVD 1704DVD 1704 Bill Nye: Moon
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye investigates the moon and reveals the direction the moon orbits the Earth, moon's gravity, the moon's rotation, what causes the phases of the moon, how the moon affects tides on Earth. Includes experiments about the phases of the moon, how craters are formed on the moon, and the Earth-moon system. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Moon I  
DVD 1250DVD 1250 Bill Nye: Motion
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1997

Explains the physics behind motion, how motion is caused by force and energy, and introduces Newton's three laws of motion. Defines mass, identifies inertia how inertia impacts movement. Presents a variety of examples illustrating the mechanics of applied force, unbalanced force, acceleration, and equal and opposite reaction. Program length: 26 minutes. Includes bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews and demos. Provides audio in English or Spanish and closed captioning in English only. From the series Bill Nye the Science Guy. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Motion I  
DVD 1444DVD 1444 Bill Nye: Ocean Exploration
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1997

The science guy describes the physical features of the ocean and explores the ocean bottom. Explains how ocean pressure impacts objects, including a human being's ability to breath underwater. Measures the depth of the ocean and illustrates how the Earth's surface and the ocean floor are physically similar. Features how marine biologists and scientists use submarines and remote submersibles to examine the ocean bottom and identify the marine life that inhabit these deep waters. ALVIN. Discusses how sound waves (sonar and sonic waves) are used to measure ocean depth, and ocean salinity (salt water). 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English or Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Ocean Exploration I  
DVD 1446DVD 1446 Bill Nye: Rivers & Streams
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1996

The science guy explains the dynamics of streamflow and explores the river ecosystem. Demonstrates how water flows downstream and traces the origin of rivers and streams. Discusses the physiological aspects of water levels on stream ecology, river sediments and meandering rivers. Also illustrates how dams are used to harness water for energy and irrigation and looks at the environmental aspects of industrialization on freshwater ecology. Includes interactive glossary and quiz. Experiments/demos show how to make your own river and restore a river bank. 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English or Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Rivers & Streams IJ  
DVD 1714DVD 1714 Bill Nye: Rocks & Soil
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Nye presents facts about volcanoes, landslides, tectonic plates, rivers, and weather, and their varied effects on the creation of rocks and soil. Shows how to unearth fossils and explains why there is a piece of quartz in watches. Includes experiments on making crystals. Erosion. Weathering. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Rocks & Soil I  
DVD 1251DVD 1251 Bill Nye: Simple Machines
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1993

The Science guy explains the mechanics of simple machines and demonstrates how these machines are used to make work easier. Describes how pulleys, wheels and axles, levers, screws, wedges, andinclined planes function. Presents examples of how each simple machine provides the force and energy needed to facilitate complicated actions. Features a segment on how levers are used in prostheses, illustrating how these artificial organs function as simple machines. Program length: 26 minutes. Includes bonus footage of never-before-seen segments, interviews and demos. Provides audio in English or Spanish and closed captioning in English only. From the series Bill Nye the Science Guy. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Simple Machines I  
DVD 2191DVD 2191 Bill Nye: Sound
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1993

Bill Nye the Science Guy teaches about sound and sound waves. Bill explains and demonstrates that ears focus sound so we can hear, how an ear works including a model of an eardrum, an oscilloscope measures sound waves, sound travels faster in solids than air and travels in waves, that pitch changes the frequency of sound waves, and illustrates resonance and vibrations at natural frequency using piano strings and a wine glass. Visits a music recording studio, and doctor's office where ultrasound is being used to see a human fetus, and a school radio station staffed by students. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Sound I  
DVD 1715DVD 1715 Bill Nye: Static Electricity
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1994

Bill Nye explores electrostatics by examining the nature of static electricity. Explains what electrons are, how electrons are charged, and how objects gain or lose electrons. Presents a variety of experiments illustrating static electrical charge and describes how electrons can be discharged using a ground wire. Looks at the power of lightning, explaining how lighting can strike backwards. Illustrates how lightning rods work by featuring an artist who uses them to create very unique paintings. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Static Electricity I  
DVD 1716DVD 1716 Bill Nye: Storms
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Bill Nye explains the causes of severe storms, describing the atmospheric disturbances related to this extreme weather. Demonstrates the role of the sun, Earth, wind and ocean currents in relation to storm activity. Defines the El nino current and its impact on weather, illustrates the dangers of lightning, and explains how lightning causes thunder. Describes the physical elements involved in the formation of hurricanes, typhoons, thunder and tornadoes. Discusses the atmosphere of the planet Jupiter which causes severe storm winds on that planet. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Storms I  
DVD 1447DVD 1447 Bill Nye: Sun
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1994

The science guy explores the sun, revealing its physical characteristics and distance from the earth. Identifies the sun as the source of energy that sustains all life and features experiments using solar power. Describes the causes and effects of solar flares, solar eclipses, and sunspots. Explains the need to protect the eyes and skin from the sun's rays and discusses the concept of fusion. Experiments show how to construct a thermometer with colored water, trace the movement of sunspots, and make a sundial. 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English or Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Sun I  
DVD 1448DVD 1448 Bill Nye: Water Cycle
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 1995

The science guy explains the Earth's water cycle and describes how water molecules can change state to exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. Presents a variety of experiments illustrating the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. Explains how clouds form, creating rain and other forms of precipitation. Also discusses the importance of the water supply to sustaining life on Earth. Experiments include how water pressure can make clouds, and how to illustrate the water cycle using water in a plastic bag and a microwave. Includes interactive glossary and quiz. 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English or Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Bill Nye: Water Cycle I  
DVD 1717DVD 1717 Bill Nye: Wind
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 26 Copyright: 1996

Nye presents info about wind and wind power. Goes parachuting and sailing to illustrate the relationship between the Sun, Earth, wind, and weather. Visits a wind farm and uses windsurfers to demonstrate some of the ways to harness the power of the winds. Wind energy. Closed captioned.		 Bill Nye: Wind I  
DVD 1313DVD 1313 Biology of Protists
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 42 Copyright: 2004

Examines the microscopic organisms formerly clumped into Kingdom Protista. Topics: What is a Protist, Euglenids, Diatoms and their unlikely relatives, Amoebas and heliozoans, Green protists, Colonial protists. Insiders (symbionts, parasites, commensals), Cilliated protists, Paramecium. Includes an additional 22 minutes of observations without narration. From the series Biology Of...(BioMedia). One-week loan period.		 Biology of Protists JS  
DVD 2095DVD 2095 Body Language I: Beyond Words
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2008

Learn about kinesics, the study of body language as a form of communications. More than half of communication is nonverbal; gestures, postures, eye contact and how we treat our personal space and that of others communicate beyond the words that we use. Viewers are guided through the land of space wars, tongue showing, mirrored postures and the many layers that make up unspoken communication. Closed captioned.		 Body Language I: Beyond Words JS  
DVD 2512DVD 2512 Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Grade Lvl: IJS Author: Boyne, John
Length: 94 Copyright: 2008

Based on the best-selling novel by John Boyne, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas highlights the secret friendship between two unlikely friends, the young son of a Nazi officer and the Jewish boy he encounters, a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence. Auschwitz (concentration camp). Contains scenes that depict human suffering and loss of life. Nazis. Includes an exploration of the role propaganda played in WWII Germany. Rated PG-13.		 Boy in the Striped Pajamas IJS  
DVD 2952DVD 2952 Broken Places
Grade Lvl: T Author: Weisberg, Roger
Length: 76 Copyright: 2018

“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places.” Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Why are some children permanently damaged by early adversity while others are able to thrive? To help answer this question, filmmaker Roger Weisberg dug into his extensive film archives to update a few of the stories of the abused and neglected children he filmed decades ago. Viewers are given a unique time-lapse perspective on how the trauma that these children experienced shaped their lives as adults. BROKEN PLACES interweaves these longitudinal narratives with commentary from a few nationally renowned experts in neurobiology and early childhood development in order to illuminate the devastating impact of childhood adversity as well as the factors that can foster resilience. Educational edition. Digital Streaming access available for Keystone Consultants only for workshop model. Contact Librarian Mindy Reimer or Sector Coordinator for access. Professional DVD. 		Broken Places T  
DVD 2916DVD 2916 Bugs In My Hair
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Shannon, David
Length: 7 Copyright: 2015

Animated version of David Shannon's book shows the funny side of waging war against head lice. In this story a horrified boy discovers he has head lice and tries some wild remedies to get rid of them. DVD includes a read-along option. IL K-2.		 Bugs In My Hair KP  
DVD 1427DVD 1427 Causes of the Revolution (1765-1774)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2004

Looks at the events that precipitated America's fight for independence, from the cries of "no taxation without representation" to the radical actions of patriots Patrick Henry and Sam Adams. Examines the impact on the colonies of British laws such as the Stamp Act and the Coercive Acts. First Continental Congress. Sons of Liberty. Pontiac's Rebellion. 23 minutes. Closed captioned in English. Narrated in English or Spanish. One-week loan period.		 Causes of the Revolution (1765-1774) IJ  
DVD 1081DVD 1081 Causes of the War
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 29 Copyright: 1996

Explores the economic and social differences between the North and South, the political compromises that did not satisfy either side, and the secession of Southern states from the Union to protect their rights. Covers: way of life, slavery, compromise legislation, underground railroad, Kansas-Nebraska Act 1854, Abolitionists, Lincoln and the South, Fort Sumter. Includes on-screen quiz. From the series American Civil War. One-week loan period.		 Causes of the War IJ  
DVD 2358DVD 2358 Cells
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 2008

Concepts and terminology described in this video include: cell, building blocks of life, animal cell, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, plant cell, photosynthesis, cell wall, chloroplasts, organelles, different types of cells, cell theory, role of cells in the body, mitosis, cell growth, and respiration.		 Cells PI  
DVD 1640DVD 1640 Creating a Tall Tale
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2006

Weaves together the elements of a tall tale so that students see firsthand how a new tall tale based on a familiar character unfolds and evolves. Closed captioned. Narrated in English and Spanish.		 Creating a Tall Tale KPI  
DVD 2657DVD 2657 Deadly Driving Distractions
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 2010

Underscores hazards of driving due to texting, talking on a cell, using an MP3 player, passengers in the vehicle, and other distractions while advising on safe driving techniques. Young adults express concern about their own distracted driving behaviors and the program concludes with the story of a young man who died behind the wheel because he was texting. CC.		 Deadly Driving Distractions S  
DVD 1277DVD 1277 Diary of Anne Frank
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 180 Copyright: 1959

Dramatization of the Anne Frank story about two Jewish families who went into hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. Millie Perkins, Joseph Schildkraut, and Shelly Winters star in this movie version of the World War II real life drama. B/W 32 scene selections. In English with English or Spanish subtitles available. 180 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Diary of Anne Frank IJS  
DVD 2927DVD 2927 Dinosaur Train: Under the Volcano
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 100 Copyright: 2016

The Pteranodon family watch a volcano erupt. They learn all about lava and geysers, see what happens when Mr. Pteranodon and Larry Lambeosaurus get stuck in a mud pit, and get inspired to make nature art. Features eight (12-13 minute) dino adventures: Under the Volcano; Old Reliable; Nature Art; The Big Mud Pit; Derek the Deinonychus; Triceratops for Lunch; The Forest Fire; Sunrise, Sunset. IL Pres-3.		 Dinosaur Train: Under the Volcano KP  
DVD 2876DVD 2876 Disney's Wild About Safety With Timon & Pumbaa: Safety Smart About Fire!
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 2009

Timon and Pumbaa share lessons to help students understand what to do in a fire emergency. From smoke alarms, fire escape plans and preventative measures such as not playing with matches, Timon and Pumbaa review their Safety Smart Checklist full of life-saving fire safety information. Fire prevention. DVD also includes a downloadable User's Guide with activities and 16 language versions: English, Latin Spanish, Castilian, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Marathi, Portuguese, Tamil, Vietnamese. IL Pres-3.		 Disney's Wild About Safety With Timon & Pumbaa: Safety Smart About Fire! KP  
DVD 2875DVD 2875 Disney's Wild About Safety with Timon and Pumbaa: Safety Smart Healthy & Fit!
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 0

Timon and Pumbaa show students how to be healthy and fit with their germ-free philosophy. From the importance of hand-washing to making healthy food choices, Timon and Pumbaa's Safety Smart® Checklist has kid-friendly lessons on how to prevent the spread of germs and maintain overall well-being. Has downloadable User's Guide with activities. Includes 16 language versions: English, Latin Spanish, Castilian, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Marathi, Portuguese, Tamil, Vietnamese.		 Disney's Wild About Safety with Timon and Pumbaa: Safety Smart Healthy & Fi KP  
DVD 2005DVD 2005 Dr. Seuss on the Loose
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Seuss, Dr.
Length: 25 Copyright: 1974

Presents three of Dr. Seuss' short stories: The Sneetches; The Zax; Green Eggs and Ham. Animated, with songs.		 Dr. Seuss on the Loose KPI  
DVD 2385DVD 2385 Driven to Distraction
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 16 Copyright: 2008

Illustrates just how dangerous distracted driving can be. The main character is the embodiment of the various distractions that accompany drivers. Watch as he gleefully plots and plans to take attention from the road. Addresses: Cell phone use; Talking to passengers; Reaching into laptop case; and Eating and drinking. Added features and benefits of this DVD include: English and Spanish versions on DVD; a customizable PowerPoint presentation; Informative training points and bonus material for refresher or training talks; Video-enriched training organized by learning objectives that facilitates discussion; A printable Leader's Guide; and Resourceful web links to organizations such as OSHA, FEMA, NSC and the CDC, where viewers can download and print information on regulatory standards. Handbook with discussion questions and quiz downloadable from Keystone AEA Teacher Guide web page.		 Driven to Distraction JS  
DVD 1254DVD 1254 Driving the Best Deal: Complete Auto Buying Guide
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 42 Copyright: 2003

A comprehensive guide to automobile purchasing. Outlines seven steps for effectively buying a new or used car or truck, financing, trading, and leasing. Explains used car price guides, such as Kelly Blue Book, and explains how it can help buyers make purchase decisions. Reveals tricks unscrupulous dealers and salesmen may use to sell you a car and to devalue the car you want to trade-in. Examines the relationship between the dealer and the manufacturer. Lists expected profit margins in various styles of car, both imports and domestic. Shows the advantages and disadvatages of leasing and how financing works. Provides advice on negotiating a purchase, and discusses front end and back end costs. Trailers, charts, graphs, and other graphic help emphasize important points. 42 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Driving the Best Deal: Complete Auto Buying Guide S  
DVD 2316DVD 2316 Dying High: Teens in the ER
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2003

Observes what goes on in emergency rooms as doctors treat teens for drug overdose, alcohol poisoning and traumas as a result of drunk driving. The goal of this video is to remind teens that risk-taking behavior can often lead to serious injury or death, and oftens leads to long-term health problems or disabilities. Helps students recognize the important of identifying negative choices and instead making positive ones. Preview recommended due to views of individuals after being injured, bleeding, and being treated in ER. Guide includes reproducible activities and fact sheets.		 Dying High: Teens in the ER JS  
DVD 2366DVD 2366 Earth's Nearest Neighbors
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 2008

The planets closest to the sun, often referred to as the inner planets, are the focus of this fascinating program. Colorful animations, along with images captured by space probes, illustrate the characteristics of Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars. The fundamental structure of the solar system and the process by which planets revolve around the sun are discussed. Special attention is given to the features that make Earth unique in the solar system. Important terminology includes: sun, orbit, revolve, gravity, inertia, rotation, axis, atmosphere, and spacecraft.		 Earth's Nearest Neighbors PI  
DVD 1477DVD 1477 Ecology Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2003

Consists of four 20-minute programs. The Biosphere: Concepts and terminology discussed include: ecosystem, wetland, biotic, abiotic, forest, precipitation, temperature, soil type, primary succession, secondary succession, climax community, biome, forest, taiga, ocean, estuary, freshwater, and rainforest. Ecosystem Dynamics: Concepts and terminology covered in the video include: biodiversity (as applied to different ecosystems), environment, ecology, interconnected, ecosystem, community, natural communities, habitats, energy dynamics, producers, consumers, decomposers, energy laws, stability, and limiting factors. Natural Cycles: Concepts and terminology covered in the program include: seasons, diurnal, nocturnal, lunar rhythm, annual rhythm, migration, hibernation, law of conservation of matter, water cycle, nitrogen cycle, carbon and oxygen cycle, and Circadian rhythms. People and the Environment: Concepts and terminology covered include: conservation, renewable and nonrenewable resources, habitat destruction, endangered species, pollution, wastewater treatment facilities, recycling, point source pollution, acid rain, and biodiversity. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period.		 Ecology Series IJ  
DVD 2686DVD 2686 Emperor's Egg
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 10 Copyright: 2005

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born. Based on the book by Martin Jenkins. A special did you know? section includes many amazing penguin facts.		 Emperor's Egg KP  
KM 6826KM 6826 Enemy Pie
Grade Lvl: KP Author: MUNSON, DEREK
Length: 0 Copyright: 2002

LeVar Burton explores friendship, how friends become friends and how they make their friendships work. The featured book is Enemy Pie, written by Derek Munson, illustrated by Tara Calahan King and read by Ed Harris. It tells of a boy whose dad suggests making an "enemy pie" that results in his worst enemy becoming his best friend. Closed captioned. Contents: five copies of the book(AR 3.2 RC 3.1 Lexile 330)and 30-minute DVD. From the series Reading Rainbow. IL K-3.		 Enemy Pie KP  
DVD 1317DVD 1317 Events Leading Up to War
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 2003

Documents the causes of the Revolutionary War and highlights the achievements of significant people during the Colonial period. Explores the development of the American colonies and their desire for independence from English rule. Details the various events that led to the American Revolution, including the French and Indian War, the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, the Boston Massacre, and the Boston Tea Party. Identifies the Sons of Liberty and the Heroic actions of Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, and Paul Revere and details the battles at Lexington and Concord. 20 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Events Leading Up to War I  
DVD 2347DVD 2347 Exploring Energy
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Every day we use many types of energy to accomplish different tasks. This program uses real-life examples to differentiate between potential and kinetic energy, and to demonstrate different forms of energy, including mechanical, thermal, chemical, electromagnetic, sound, and nuclear energy. Energy conversions and the law of conservation of energy are also discussed.		 Exploring Energy PI  
DVD 2145DVD 2145 Expressway Hazards
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 22 Copyright: 2000

Presents 36 expressway hazards for students to identify and determine After the students have had the opportunity to spot the hazards, the video goes through each one, analyzing the situation and explaining the correct driver response.		 Expressway Hazards S  
DVD 1644DVD 1644 Eyes of Nye: Antibiotics
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye investigates the history and causes of infectious diseases and the role of antibiotics in fighting infection. Explores the ongoing battle between humans and bacteria, explaining the germ theory of disease and how microorganisms evolve and become drug resistant. Considers the health aspects related to the use of antibiotics in agriculture and illustrates the effectiveness of handwashing in eliminating germs. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Antibiotics JS  
DVD 1650DVD 1650 Eyes of Nye: Astrobiology
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2005

Considers the reality of life on other plants. Bill Nye examines the methods used by astrobiologists to search for the existence of extraterrestrial life. Talks with astronomers and scientists who explain the current research in exobiology and describe the space technology being used to determine if life exists in outer space. Explains how radio waves are monitored for unusual signals, how the proper motion of stars is calculated, and highlights the findings of Mars rovers and the possible existence of water on Mars. Astrophysics. Astrogeology. Doppler effect. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Astrobiology JS  
DVD 1647DVD 1647 Eyes of Nye: Cloning
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye explores the biology and ethics behind cloning. Explains how clone cells are created and identifies the difference between therapeutic and reproductive cloning. A zoologist explains the experiments being done in animal cloning and discusses the ethical aspects of this genetic research. Considers the controversy surrounding the use of human embryonic stem cells in research. Talks with doctors and scientists who identify the medical benefits of therapeutic cloning and consider the moral aspects involved. Bioethics. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Cloning JS  
DVD 1651DVD 1651 Eyes of Nye: Genetic Diversity
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye combines humor with scientific facts to explore the biology of sexual reproduction and identify its evolutionary advantages. Compares sexual and asexual reproduction, discussing their genetic advantages and risks. Talks with scientists about sexual selection and explains how reproducing sexually affects genetic diversity. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Genetic Diversity JS  
DVD 1645DVD 1645 Eyes of Nye: Global Climate Change
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye investigates the possible causes of global warming. Explores the greenhouse effect and illustrates how carbon dioxide affects the Earth's atmospheric temperature. Scientists explain how they measure climate change and monitor the carbon cycle. Examines how the burning of fossil fuels attributes to excess greenhouse gases and identifies the consequences of global warming to life on Earth. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Global Climate Change JS  
DVD 1643DVD 1643 Eyes of Nye: Human Characteristics & Adaptations
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye talks with scientists about their research in human biology and has his DNA analyzed to identify his genetic markers. Investigates why human beings have differences in skin color and physical characteristics. Explains how paleoanthropologists analyze the DNA of fossil hominids to trace the evolution of the human race and explain the adaptations and variations that occur in different populations. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Human Characteristics & Adaptations JS  
DVD 1642DVD 1642 Eyes of Nye: Nuclear Energy
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye investigates the risks and benefits of using nuclear power as an alternative energy source. Tours a nuclear power plant to show how nuclear power is produced. Describes the physics of nuclear reactions and talks with scientists about radioactive wastes. Visits Yucca Mountain, a proposed nuclear waste site, to explore th environmental hazards of radioactive waste disposal and radioactive pollution. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Nuclear Energy JS  
DVD 1653DVD 1653 Eyes of Nye: Sports
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2005

Bill Nye explores the science of sports. Talks with athletes and athletic trainers about the physics behind various sports, including ice skating, tennis, and swimming. Considers the psychology of sports, explaining the motivation behind athletic performance and considering why people enjoy playing and watching sports. Closed captioned.		 Eyes of Nye: Sports JS  
DVD 2953DVD 2953 Fire Safety: Prevent, React, Escape
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 11 Copyright: 2014

A friendly firefighter invites viewers to learn about fire safety. Through entertaining and informative music videos students will know: how to prevent fires in their homes, how to create a fire escape plan, and what to do in case of a fire. Turn children's fear into empowerment with these effective strategies for safe living. DVD production by Wonderscape. IL Pres-3. 		Fire Safety: Prevent, React, Escape KP  
DVD 2789DVD 2789 Firefighter
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 10 Copyright: 2006

Explores the role of firefighters in communities, following a firefighter as he explains the different types of work he does, fire station routines, the parts of a ladder truck, the history of firefighting, and fire prevention strategies. Fire fighters. Fire extinction. Fire prevention. From the series Community Helpers. IL K-3. To access the DVD Guide, go to Keystone's webpage (www.aea1.k12.ia.us), click on the Media Library link, & then click on the Teacher Guides link and follow the directions provided.		 Firefighter KP  
DVD 1084DVD 1084 Force and Work: Energy in Action
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 17 Copyright: 1996

Examines the differences between force, energy and work, mechanical vs field forces, the relationship between force/mass/acceleration, kinetic vs potential energy, the role energy and force play in mechanisms and machines. Joules. Law of Conservation of Energy. Power. Includes test and blackline masters. From the series Physics Essentials. One-week loan period.		 Force and Work: Energy in Action JS  
DVD 1026DVD 1026 Formations of Continents and Mountains
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 30 Copyright: 1998

Explores the diversity of Earth's surface, the planet's internal structure and the historical developments which help explain oceanic and continental formation. Plate Tectonic Theory. Plate movement. Layers of Earth. Types of volcanoes. Includes 10-question quiz. 30 minutes. From the series Basics Of Geology. One-week loan period.		 Formations of Continents and Mountains IJ  
DVD 1151DVD 1151 Frog and Toad Are Friends
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Lobel, Arnold
Length: 18 Copyright: 2000

Five short amusing stories about a frog and a toad who are friends. Clay animation. Based on the Caldecott Honor winner book by Arnold Lobel. Features a segment on how the animation was done. 18 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Frog and Toad Are Friends KP  
DVD 2020DVD 2020 George Washington
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2003

Looks at the life of George Washington, a man whose leadership helped transform the thirteen colonies into a new nation. Closed captioned. Narrated in English or Spanish.		 George Washington KPI  
DVD 2452DVD 2452 Getting to School Safely
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2008

Takes children through various scenarios showing them different ways to get to school safely and on time. In each segment, viewers are shown footage of youngsters who are not being safe, and then a police officer comments and explains the correct safety rules for each situation. The goal of the program is to help children understand that personal safety involves a degree of responsibility on their part. Segments: Introduction; School bus; Riding your bike; Skateboarding; Walking; and Driving to school. Pedestrian safety. Skateboarding; Automobile/car/vehicle.		 Getting to School Safely KP  
DVD 2769DVD 2769 Gingerbread Baby
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brett, Jan
Length: 11 Copyright: 2001

A young boy and his mother bake a gingerbread baby that escapes from their oven and leads a crowd on a chase similar to the one in the familiar tale about a not-so-clever gingerbread man. Iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Public performance rights. IL Pres-3.		 Gingerbread Baby KP  
DVD 2849DVD 2849 Gingerbread Man
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
Length: 7 Copyright: 1994

A freshly baked gingerbread man escapes when he is taken out of the oven and eludes a number of animals until he meets a clever fox. DVD has two versions of Eric Kimmel's story- one with the words on the screen (AR 2.4 Lexile 170) the other without the text. IL Pres-1. 		Gingerbread Man KP  
DVD 2412DVD 2412 Gravity
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2008

Disney engineers explain that one of the biggest challenges in designing roller coasters is figuring out the best way to work with, and against, gravity and it's constant 1G force. Viewers learn to define gravity and explain the relationship between gravity, mass, and distance. They also understand forces that give a feeling of weightlessness on a rollercoaster ride. Momentum. Chapters: Science and imagination. What is gravity. Gravity and falling objects. Working with gravity. Different roller coasters. Artificial gravity. More than free fall. Features engineers who design and create Walt Disney theme park attractions, try-it-yourself experiments, an interactive assessment to reinforce key concepts, correlation to educational standards and downloadable educators guide with additional actvities and resources. Closed captioned.		 Gravity IJ  
DVD 2004DVD 2004 Green Eggs and Ham
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Seuss, Dr.
Length: 9 Copyright: 1974

Cumulative rhyme about Sam I Am who tries to share his green eggs and ham with an unwilling aquaintance. A Dr. Seuss tale.		 Green Eggs and Ham KPI  
DVD 2018DVD 2018 Harriet Tubman
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2003

Looks at the life of Tubman, the famed conductor of the Underground Railroad. Also examines the daily life of enslaved people in the U.S. and the dangers faced by those who fought to free them. Closed captioned. Narrated in English or Spanish.		 Harriet Tubman PI  
DVD 2768DVD 2768 Hedgie Blasts Off!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brett, Jan
Length: 9 Copyright: 2008

When the spectacular, sparkling explosions at a popular tourist sight slow down, Hedgie the hedgehog is the only one capable of flying to tiny planet Mikkop to see what is wrong. Iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Public performance rights. IL Pres-2.		 Hedgie Blasts Off! KP  
DVD 2765DVD 2765 Honey--Honey--Lion!: A Story From Africa
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 8 Copyright: 2006

After working together to obtain honey, the African honey badger always shares it with his partner, the honeyguide bird, until one day when the honey badger becomes greedy and his feathered friend decides to teach him a lesson. Greed. Symbiosis. Retelling of a traditional folktale from Botswana. Iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Public performance rights. IL Pres-2.		 Honey--Honey--Lion!: A Story From Africa KP  
DVD 1729DVD 1729 Inclined Plane
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 13 Copyright: 2004

Inhabitants of Mammoth Island learn how to use a ramp to roll boulders up to the top of a tower where they can push them off and smash them into gravel. Energy transfer. Animated. Narrated in English and Spanish. Closed captioned.		 Inclined Plane PI  
DVD 2311DVD 2311 Journey Into Life: Human Reproduction
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 27 Copyright: 2007

Scientifically accurate depiction of the human reproduction process from conception to birth. Precise scientific terminology is used in naration and captions. Micrographic visuals reveal internal organs, cells, and biological processes not visible to the unaided eye. Mitosis. Fertilization. Embryo. Fetus.		 Journey Into Life: Human Reproduction JS  
DVD 1174DVD 1174 Lewis & Clark Expedition: Uniquely American Story
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 45 Copyright: 2002

Follows the journey of Lewis and Clark as they explored the Louisiana Purchase, explains the purpose of the expedition, and reveals the sacrifices and adversities the explorers encountered. Illustrations, photos and some live action. 45 minutes. Closed captioned. One-week loan period.		 Lewis & Clark Expedition: Uniquely American Story IJ  
DVD 1059DVD 1059 Lewis and Clark Expedition
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 1992

Explores Native American cultures and their settlements, accounts of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, and geographic features of the Louisiana Purchase. Re-enactments, illustrations. One-week loan period.		 Lewis and Clark Expedition IJ  
DVD 1450DVD 1450 Life In the Fastlane
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 2002

Demonstrates basic fundamentals of freeway driving. Discusses proper identification of freeway signage, following distance, signaling, lane changes, defensive driving. Interstate. Traffic signs. 12 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Life In the Fastlane JS  
DVD 1479DVD 1479 Light, Sound and Waves Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2001

Consists of four 20-minute programs: The Nature of Light: Important concepts discussed include: electromagnetic spectrum, wavelength, frequency, luminous object, incandescence, florescent, neon, photon,and photoelectric effect. Using Light: Terminology discussed includes: regular and diffuse reflection, plane, concave and convex mirrors, refraction, index of refraction, and concave and convex lenses. Sound: Terminology discussed includes: sound waves, elasticity, density, hertz, frequency, pitch, ultrasonic, infrasonic, Doppler Effect, intensity, loudness, and decibel. Waves: Important concepts discussed include: vibration, crest, trough, amplitude, wavelength, frequeney, reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, and mechanical, electromagnetic, transverse, surface, and longitudinal waves. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period.		 Light, Sound and Waves Series IJ  
DVD 1018DVD 1018 Living in Ancient Egypt
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 20 Copyright: 2000

Explores aspects of life in ancient Egypt, highlighting the Nile River, hieroglyphics, religion, tombs and mummies. Includes quiz. Papyrus. Pharaoh. Sphinx. 20 minutes. From the series Living History. One-week loan period.		 Living in Ancient Egypt IJ  
DVD 2006DVD 2006 Lorax
Grade Lvl: KPI Author: Seuss, Dr.
Length: 25 Copyright: 1972

Dr. Seuss' story of what happened to the land of the Truffula Trees when Once-ler discovers it and decides to cut down the trees to manufacture thneeds--things that everyone needs. The Lorax speaks for nature's voiceless.		 Lorax KPI  
DVD 1342DVD 1342 Macronutrients: Fats
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 22 Copyright: 2004

An introduction to different types of fats and how they function in the body as well as how they are used by the human body and their nutritional importance. Includes a short video quiz after the program. 22 minutes. From the series Standard Deviants (Nutrition). One-week loan period.		 Macronutrients: Fats JS  
DVD 1343DVD 1343 Macronutrients: Protein
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 17 Copyright: 2004

An introduction to proteins that explains where they come from, how they get into the body and their nutritional importance. Includes a short video quiz after the program. 17 minutes. From the series Standard Deviants (Nutrition). One-week loan period.		 Macronutrients: Protein JS  
DVD 1481DVD 1481 Matter in Action Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2005

Consists of four 20-minute programs. What Is Matter?: Demonstrates physical and chemical properties of matter. Looks at the methods used to measure matter. Explores length, mass, weight and volume of common matter. Uses metric system to describe matter. Solids, Liquids and Gases: Investigates examples of the various phases of matter. Illustrates how these states differ in the movement of particles. Graphically displays the types of phase changes. Other keywords: amorphous solid, viscosity, freezing, melting, evaporation, condensation, vaporization, plasma. Elements, Compounds, Mixtures: Explains the role elements and compounds have in making up matter. Provides common examples of types of mixtures. Other keywords: chemical compound, molecule, heterogeneous/homogeneous mixture, colloid, suspension, solvent, insoluble, saturated solution. Atoms: Highlights many of the major scientific breakthroughs contributing to the understanding of atoms. Diagrams and animations describe the basic structure of atoms. Discusses atomic number and atomic mass. Other keywords: atomic theory, John Dalton, Ernest Rutherford, nucleus, Niels Bohr, energy levels, subatomic particles, isotopes, electron cloud. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period.		 Matter in Action Series IJ  
DVD 2758DVD 2758 Mitten
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Brett, Jan
Length: 8 Copyright: 1999

Jan Brett's adaptation of a Ukrainian folktale tells the story of a snow-white mitten that becomes the temporary home for an increasing number of animals including a mole, rabbit, hedgehog, owl, badger, fox, bear, mouse. Iconographic. IL K-2. 		Mitten KP  
DVD 1639DVD 1639 Mose Humphreys
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2006

Meet Mose Humphreys, the toughest firefighter in the nation's toughest neighborhood, the Bowery in New York City circa 1840. Whether scaling a burning building, rushing into a smoldering orphanage to rescue children or finding a way to squelch a massive fire when a pumper runs out of water, Mose is always willing to risk his life to save others. Closed captioned. Narrated in English and Spanish.		 Mose Humphreys KPI  
DVD 2066DVD 2066 My Best Me: All About Self-Esteem
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 13 Copyright: 2006

Viewers learn that self-esteem is determined by how much we value ourselves and our abilities. There's Mike, who concludes that although he lacks athletic prowess, he still has many other talents to be proud of. Lauren discovers that even if her science project didn't win first prize, she can still be satisfied that she tried her best. Eva's story points out the value of self-acceptance--rather than trying to blend in with the crowd, Eva learns to take pride in her ethnic heritage and gains the approval of her peers in the process. Finally, Tim's tale illustrates why we need to rely upon the people who accept us, rather than listen to those who criticize or tease. Program wraps up with key reminders; assess your own strengths and weaknesses, be satisfied with trying your best, take pride in your personal identity, and don't let someone else's negativity keep you from your goals. Closed captioned.		 My Best Me: All About Self-Esteem PI  
DVD 2429DVD 2429 My School Bus: Safety & Respect
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 13 Copyright: 2007

Jake learns about personal safety when getting on and off the school bus, including the danger zones around the bus and why it's important to be extra careful until safely on the curb again. Jake learns that showing respect and knowing the rules will also help make the bus ride safer. Finally he learns about strangers when going to or from school and the importance of staying with others. Closed captioned.		 My School Bus: Safety & Respect KP  
DVD 2348DVD 2348 Nature of Waves
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 2008

Shows how waves are all around us and are responsible for many of the sounds we hear and the light we see. Concepts and terminology covered in this video include: energy, wave, medium, types of waves, transverse waves, longitudinal waves, amplitude, wavelength, frequency, reflection, refraction, and interference. From the series Sound & Light. IL 3-5.		 Nature of Waves PI  
DVD 1358DVD 1358 NOVA: America's Stone Age Explorers
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 56 Copyright: 2004

NOVA investigates the controversial views of who the first Americans were and where they came from. The conventional view is that they arrived around 13,500 years ago, but startling new archaeological discoveries suggest it may have been long before that. Experts are testing theories regarding how they got here, including the idea of a dangerous canoe-born voyage from Asia down the west coast of the Americas, or even across the Atlantic from Europe. Visits a Clovis dig in Texas with nearly a half a million artifacts. Explains how mitochondrial DNA was used to strengthen the case that people migrated to the Americas at least 20,000 years ago. Relates the search for the origins of the Clovis point and the similar points made by the Solutreans of Ice Age France and Spain. Solutrean points. Clovis-first theory. Program length 56 minutes. From the series NOVA. One-week loan period.		 NOVA: America's Stone Age Explorers JS  
DVD 2194DVD 2194 Number the Stars (A Kid's Video Guide)
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 21 Copyright: 2003

A panel of middle school students discuss the thoughts, feelings, and emotions that were invoked when reading Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. The book's main characters, plot, and story line are discussed and analyzed. In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten year old Annemarie learns how to be brave when she helps shelter her Jewish friend from the Nazis. Newbery Award winner. Also visits with author Lois Lowry who talks about her authorship and why she wrote this book. Hosted by Tim Podell. From the series All About the Book.		 Number the Stars (A Kid's Video Guide) IJ  
DVD 2364DVD 2364 Our Distant Neighbors
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 16 Copyright: 2008

Explores the outer planets of the solar system, Vivid, colorful images transmitted by exploratory spacecraft serve as the basis of this video tour of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Often referred to as the "Gas Giants," the unique features of these large and distant planets are described. Jupiter's Giant Red Spot, Saturn's colorful rings, and the fierce storms of Neptune are highlights of the program. Important terminology includes: sun, rotation, revolution, orbit, ellipse, gravity, inertia, telescope, Hubble telescope, exploratory spacecraft, asteroid belt, meteoroid, and comet.		 Our Distant Neighbors PI  
DVD 2863DVD 2863 Peer Pressure and Choosing to Drink: Think About It
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 19 Copyright: 2011

Examines the consequences of choosing to drink and drive through a dramatization of students giving in to peer pressure, testimonies, and medical commentary. A psychiatrist explains how the adolescent brain manages emotions and decision-making in a social context, differences between how boys and girls express this, and the importance of good role models for teens. Drunk driving- Prevention.		 Peer Pressure and Choosing to Drink: Think About It S  
DVD 1325DVD 1325 Pioneers: The American Frontier
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 18 Copyright: 2003

Describes the history of United States westward expansion and the legacy of the American frontier. Explains who the pioneers were and features historical reenactments of frontier and pioneer life. Travels by wagon train along the Oregon trail, documenting the hardships and sacrifices of those who were part of the Manifest Destiny. Also discusses the Pony Express, the Mormon pioneers who settled in Salt Lake City, and the California gold rush. 18 minutes. One-week loan period.		 Pioneers: The American Frontier PI  
DVD 2099DVD 2099 Preschoolers: Cognitive Development
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 24 Copyright: 2008

Using footage of preschoolers in the classroom, dynamic graphics and interviews with teachers and caregivers, delivers a detailed overview of the cognitive development that takes place between the ages of three and five. Shows how the brain grows neural bridges and strengthens a childs intellect. Covers widely studied developmental theories of cognitive development and how to encourage it and characteristics of preoperational thought. Also covers language development, how children use symbolic thought and how theory of the mind helps preschoolers understand what the mind is and how it works. Demonstrates teaching methods to guide preschoolers to higher-order thinking skills. Closed captioned.		 Preschoolers: Cognitive Development JS  
DVD 2101DVD 2101 Preschoolers: Social and Emotional Development
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2008

Observes that preschoolers are creative, curious and active experimenters who learn about themselves and their world as they take on new roles outside of their homes and families. Also shows that in their interactions with peers, children commonly show kindness and compassion and sometimes can become frustrated, have squabbles and even exhibit aggressive behavior. Viewers learn about the skill set that makes up social and emotional development; the value of encouraging creativity and risk taking; activities that foster initiative and positive self-esteem; how culture and gender affect development; levels of social participation; examples of pro-social and antisocial behaviors and ways caregivers can develop skills. Closed captioned.		 Preschoolers: Social and Emotional Development JS  
DVD 2935DVD 2935 Pumpkin Time!
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Deak, Erzsi
Length: 5 Copyright: 2015

From the day she plants seeds in her garden until she serves a pumpkin pie after harvest, Evy fails to notice any of the strange things the farm animals do as she works, from donkeys sailing through the sky to pigs dancing around a May Pole. DVD is video version of the picture book written by Erzsi Deak and illustrated by Doug Cushman. Repetitive Text.DVD has a choice of play with or without the readalong. As the story is narrated, the words appear in red type. AR 1.9 IL Pres-2.		 Pumpkin Time! KP  
DVD 1258DVD 1258 Reading Rainbow: Watch the Stars Come Out
Grade Lvl: PI Author: LEVINSON, RIKI
Length: 30 Copyright: 2003

LeVar Burton hosts this Reading Rainbow episode that features the book Watch the Stars Come Out by Riki Levinson, illustrated by Diane Goode. A little girl and her brother bravely travel alone across the ocean to join their mama and pap in a new land called America. Visits Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and a cultural festival where people share their traditions of food, music, dance, and dress. Review books: The Long Way to a New Land by Joan Sandin; Molly's Pilgrim by Barbara Cohen; and The Island of the Skog by Steven Kellogg. 30 minutes. From the series Reading Rainbow. One-week loan period.		 Reading Rainbow: Watch the Stars Come Out PI  
DVD 1104DVD 1104 Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals
Grade Lvl: I Author:
Length: 15 Copyright: 1999

Footage of various rock formations and a field trip to a quarry, mine and cave illustrate specific rocks and minerals. Graphics and animation show the layers of the earth and how rocks are formed. Includes test and blackline masters. From the series Real World Science. One-week loan period.		 Real World Science: Rocks and Minerals I  
DVD 1638DVD 1638 Regional Tall Tales
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2006

Learn tall tall from all four corners of the United States. Stories include Annie Oakley; Creating a Tall Talel Davy Crockett; John Henry; Johnny Appleseed; Mose Humphreys; Old Stormalong; Paul Bunyan; Pecos Bill; and Regional Tall Tales. Closed captioned. Narrated in English and Spanish.		 Regional Tall Tales KPI  
DVD 2019DVD 2019 Revolutionary War Heroes
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2003

Looks at some ordinary citizens whose acts of courage helped win the American Revolution. Patriots. Nathan Hale, Colonel Frances Marion. Lafayette. Captain John Paul Jones. Molly Pitcher. Paul Revere. Deborah Sampson. Closed captioned. Narrated in English or Spanish.		 Revolutionary War Heroes PI  
DVD 2034DVD 2034 Rock Cycle
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Looks at the different types of rocks, how they change form, and the rock cycle. Highlights igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Demonsrates the ways natural processes transform rocks into other rocks: weathering, erosion, deposition, magma, compaction and cementation, melting, heat, and pressure. Other terminology includes: granite, limestone, marble, shale, slate, molten rock, lava, magma, and sediments. A quiz follows the video.		 Rock Cycle PI  
KM 12577KM 12577 Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the History of "The Star Spangled Banner"
Grade Lvl: PI Author: Alderman, Peter
Length: 31 Copyright: 2014

Tells the story of the creation of the American National Anthem. Portrays the birth of America's national anthem during the War of 1812. Story is set in the Chesapeake Bay in 1814 when Francis Scott Key witnessed the British assault on Fort Henry from his position aboard a sloop. When dawn came, Key could see the U.S. flag still flying over the fort; he was inspired to write the poem which became "The Star Spangled Banner." Kit contains Book by Peter Alderman (Lexile 1000), CD read-along (30 min.), and DVD (19 minutes)read-along including patriotic songs performed by singer/songwriter Jo Dee Messina. IL 2-4.		 Rocket's Red Glare: Celebrating the History of "The Star Spangled Banner" PI  
DVD 1483DVD 1483 Rocks and Minerals Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2001

Consists of four 20-minute programs. Minerals and Their Properties: Explains how heat, pressure, and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. Highlights the formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks. Other keywords: magma, intrusion, extrusive, intrusive, obsidian, identifying igneous rocks, basalt, granite, Yosemite, metamorphism, foliated rocks, slate, schist. Rocks and the Rock Cycle: Illustrates the rock cycle using animations. Introduced various types of rocks and compares the characteristics of different rocks. Other keywords: nonliving, inorganic, crystal structure, geothermal, molten rock, magma, lava, basalt, granite, sedimentary rocks, rock layers, sandstone, limestone, metamorphic rocks, heat pressure, slate, marble, weathering, erosion, ice action, water action, chemical weathering. Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks: Explains how heat, pressure and chemical reactions may transform one type of rock into another. Highlights the formation and classification of metamorphic and igneous rocks. Other keywords: molten rock, formation of igneous rocks, intrusion, extrusive, intrusive obsidian, identifying igneous rocks, scoria, basalt, granite, Yosemite, metamorphism, foliated/nonfoliated rocks, slate, schist. Sedimentary Rocks: Outlines the classification system of sedimentary rocks. Looks at the different ways sedimentary rock forms. Investigates the relationship between sedimentary rocks and the formation of fossils. Other keywords: sediments, compaction, lithification, rock layers, hoodoo, detrital rocks, conglomerate, organic rocks, limestone, coal, chemical rocks, dissolved petrification, trace fossil, imprint. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period.		 Rocks and Minerals Series IJ  
DVD 2133DVD 2133 Roman Feats of Engineering
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 29 Copyright: 2007

Surveys the engineering marvels of Roman architecture explaining how the arenas, sporting complexes, markets, temples, baths and roads were designed and constructed. Re-enactments, diagrams, and live-action film footage examine the awe-inspiring designs that enabled Roman emperors to magnify their political power in structures such as the Circus of Maxentius, the Colosseum, Trajan's Forum and Markets, the Baths of Caracalla, the Pantheon, and Roman roads and aqueducts. The film creates a lasting impression of the technological achievements of Roman architects. From the series Technology and Architecture in Ancient Civilizations.		 Roman Feats of Engineering JS  
DVD 1209DVD 1209 Rules of the Road
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 46 Copyright: 2003

For novice drivers. Seven instruction sections cover driving basics, city and residential driving, highway driving, the driver exam, safety tips, hazardous conditions, and drug and alcohol awareness. Examples of the wrong things to do as well as the correct things are provided. Additional features on the DVD include a section on basic auto maintenance and road signs. The State-to-State Driving Requirements index. Drug and Alcohol Awareness, Interactive Quizzes, Road Sign Tests, Sample Written Exams. 46 minutes. Includes teacher guide. Information and entertaining. Spanish and English subtitles. One-week loan period.		 Rules of the Road S  
DVD 1623DVD 1623 Saving, Spending & Investing Money
Grade Lvl: KPI Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2005

Learn about money and its history as well as how saving, spending, earning and investing are the backbone of the economy. Learn how hard work and budgeting make it possible to buy things. See how financial institutions like banks can help to earn interest and how personal management of money directly affects the economy. Narrated in English or Spanish. Closed captioned.		 Saving, Spending & Investing Money KPI  
DVD 2199DVD 2199 Sea Turtles/Octopus
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 16 Copyright: 2007

Details the life cycle of the sea turtle and the reasons why they are an endangered species (8 minutes). Explains why octopuses are a part of the mollusk phylum. Live-action film footage captures the change in their skin color as they hunt prey and the fertilization of the female's eggs. The narrator also explains that only a few babies will survive the danger of the ocean (18 minutes). Camouflage. Mollusc.		 Sea Turtles/Octopus KP  
DVD 2805DVD 2805 Sid the Science Kid: Going, Going, Green!
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 103 Copyright: 2010

Sid is discovering that it takes care and conservation to protect the environment he lives in. Sid takes a special trip to The Science Center to discover facts about water, and when his toy robot breaks, he investigates how to recycle and reuse. Sid and his friends embark on a journey to find out all about animals and their habitats. Episodes: Where did the Water Go?; Clean Air; Reused Robot; Save the Stump. Spanish language option. IL Pres-1.		 Sid the Science Kid: Going, Going, Green! KP  
DVD 1659DVD 1659 Skin Deep: Media Literacy, Self-Esteem, Body Image
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 29 Copyright: 2004

The youth activist groups in Skin Deep demonstrate how the media defines society's standards of beauty in order to sell more products. They teach us that young people don't need to give up media; they just need to learn how to be smart consumers. Teens spend nearly $200 billion a year in disposable income--that's a lot of power. One-week loan period.		 Skin Deep: Media Literacy, Self-Esteem, Body Image IJS  
DVD 2813DVD 2813 Song of Sacajawea
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 2007

Story of the Shoshone woman who guided Lewis and Clark on their westward expedition is told like a tall tale. Still illustrations are panned, scanned or dissolved using iconography (original copyright 1993). Narrated by Laura Dern. Music by David Lindley. From the series American Heroes & Legends. IL 1-6.		 Song of Sacajawea PI  
DVD 2451DVD 2451 Speed Kills: Preventing Teen Driving Fatalities
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 16 Copyright: 2006

Award-winning documentary features interviews with the survivors of a fatal car accident caused by a teenagers careless driving. It warns of the real dangers of a violent wreck, a danger that faces all teen drivers. The program also emphasizes the psychological impact on the family caused by these accidents. Closed captioned. Teenage automobile drivers. Traffic accidents. Prevention.		 Speed Kills: Preventing Teen Driving Fatalities JS  
DVD 1955DVD 1955 Storms, Cyclones & Hurricanes
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 10 Copyright: 2007

With the aid of computer animations, explains how cumulonimbus clouds develop into thunderstorms and how cyclones or hurricanes form over tropical oceans. Illustrates terms such as updraft, cyclone, funnel cloud and wind spout indicating that the force of its winds determines the severity of a storm. In comparison with tropical cyclones, explains that tornadoes occur over landmasses and cover a much smaller area than cyclones or hurricanes do. Closes with a sequence that explains how houses that look fragile are constructed to withstand tropical cyclones.		 Storms, Cyclones & Hurricanes IJ  
DVD 2325DVD 2325 Story of the National Anthem
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

Recounts the history of the Battle of Fort McHenry and how seeing the flag flying during this battle inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the National Anthem. Emphasizes how national songs such as the Star-Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful are expressions of patriotism. Demonstrates how patriotic music can express special feelings in the hearts of citizens and shows students composing a song to celebrate their class theme.		 Story of the National Anthem PI  
DVD 1465DVD 1465 Super Size Me
Grade Lvl: JST Author:
Length: 96 Copyright: 2004

Filmmaker Morgan Spurlock unravels the American obesity epidemic by interviewing experts nationwide and by subjecting himself to a "McDonald's only" diet for thirty days straight. This Sundance award-winning feature dives into corporate vs personal responsibility, nutritional education, school lunch programs, and how Americans are eating themselves to death. Overweight. Health risks of a high fat diet. Personal vs corporate responsibility. Fast food restaurants. Connection between diet and classroom behavior. 96 minutes. Rated PG-13. Closed captioned in English or Spanish. Over-eating.		 Super Size Me JST  
DVD 2329DVD 2329 Symbols of Freedom and Justice
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 22 Copyright: 2005

Highlights a number of national monuments and historic sites across America. Explains how these memorials connect Americans with their history. Visits the Statue of Liberty, Lincoln Memorial, Supreme Court Building, and the Petroglyph National Monument, explaining the history and symbolism behind each site.		 Symbols of Freedom and Justice PI  
DVD 2644DVD 2644 Tapped
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 54 Copyright: 2009

Is access to clean drinking water a basic human right, or a commodity that should be bought and sold like any other article of commerce? Behind-the-scenes look into the unregulated and unseen world of an industry that aims to privatize and sell back the one resource that ought never to become a commodity: our water. From the plastic production to the ocean in which so many bottles end up, this inspiring documentary trails the path of the bottled water industry and the communities which were the unwitting chips on the table. Sustainability.		 Tapped JS  
KM 11887KM 11887 TeachTown Social Skills: Good Communication: Special Needs/Autism, Vol. 4
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 147 Copyright: 2014

Special Needs/Autism curriculum is appropriate for students with a language level of at least 4 years of age. Lessons are designed to meet the needs of students with autism who have difficulty areas including perspective taking, expressive language, and social interaction. Lesson plans, generalization skills, and home practice activities are built around each of the teacher delivered lessons. Each lesson takes approximately 20 minutes. Lessons are to be completed sequentially, but daily implementation is not necessary. Skills covered: Make a request; Change topics politely; Ask about others interests; Wait to enter a conversation; Initiating a conversation; How to say no; Apologize when you make a mistake; Tell the truth; Continuing a conversation; How to end a conversation. The Homework page is in both English & Spanish. Contents: teacher guide, DVD (animated episodes) and CD (contains PDF files). Two-week loan period.		 TeachTown Social Skills: Good Communication: Special Needs/Autism, Vol. 4 KP  
DVD 1458DVD 1458 Teen Files: Truth About Drinking (School Version)
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 35 Copyright: 1998

Leeza Gibbons hosts this program that points out the potential consequences of alcohol use including impairment of coordination, vision and reaction time, physical injury, damage to body organs, rehabilitation center. Drunken driving. Culminates in a realistic simulation of the "deaths" of three participants who got into a car with a fourth who was driving drunk. The teens watch videotape of their parents' reaction to the news. The driver is then "booked" and sent to prison. The three victims visit the coroner's office to learn of the fatal injuries each suffered in the crash. Finally, the foursome attend the funerals of the three who "died" in the crash and listen as their parents read farewell tributes to their children. Death. 35 minutes. Closed captioned. One-week loan period.		 Teen Files: Truth About Drinking (School Version) IJS  
DVD 2893DVD 2893 Thump, Quack, Moo: A Whacky Adventure
Grade Lvl: KP Author: Cronin, Doreen
Length: 8 Copyright: 2015

The annual Corn Maze Festival is coming, and every day the chickens, cows, and Duck help Farmer Brown--with a few bribes--to create a special Statue of Liberty corn maze, and every night Duck works hard recreating his own surprise. This fall-themed tale by Doreen Cronin is read by Maurice England. 		Thump, Quack, Moo: A Whacky Adventure KP  
DVD 2873DVD 2873 Top Five Tips for Safe Driving: Handling Your Vehicle Responsibly
Grade Lvl: JS Author:
Length: 17 Copyright: 2013

Using interviews with a neurologist, a police officer, a mechanic, and driving instructors, this comprehensive program arms students with information about the five best ways to stay safe behind the wheel. IL 9-12. To access the DVD Guide, go to Keystone's webpage (www.aea1.k12.ia.us), click on the Media Library link, & then click on the Teacher Guides link and follow the directions provided.		 Top Five Tips for Safe Driving: Handling Your Vehicle Responsibly JS  
DVD 1685DVD 1685 Tornado
Grade Lvl: PIJ Author:
Length: 12 Copyright: 2004

Introduces tornados and explains why and how they occur, their destructive forces, and how people are working to predict when they might happen. Tornadoes.		 Tornado PIJ  
DVD 2888DVD 2888 U.S. Constitution & The Bill of Rights
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 23 Copyright: 2002

Chronicles the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, discusses events leading up to the development of these documents, and includes comments from historians. Discusses the framers of the Constitution and the difficult decisions and compromises that led to the creation of this influential document. Helps students understand how the passage of the Bill of Rights played an important role in the new country's acceptance of the Constitution, as they examine the document's key concepts, which are landmark ideas that are still being interpreted today. Originally produced in 2002. Includes Teacher's guide which includes presentation suggestions, program overview, vocabulary, discussion questions, suggested activities, and additional resources. Soundtrack in English or Spanish. From the United States Government DVD Series. To access the DVD Guide, go to Keystone's webpage (www.aea1.k12.ia.us), click on the Media Library link, & then click on the Teacher Guides link and follow the directions provided. 		U.S. Constitution & The Bill of Rights IJS  
DVD 1064DVD 1064 Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 25 Copyright: 1998

Explains the horrors of slavery prior to and during the American Civil War and the means by which they escaped. Myths, realities, and leading figures of the Underground Rainroad. Abolitionists. One-week loan period.		 Underground Railroad: Escape From Slavery IJ  
KM 7935KM 7935 Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework for Planning and Instruction
Grade Lvl: T Author:
Length: 0 Copyright: 2005

Complete title: Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework for Planning and Instruction. Offers teachers, curriculum coordinators, administrators, and staff developers information and activities to improve teaching and learning. Guide discusses the Rigor/Relevance Framework, a tool developed by the International Center for Leadership in Education to examine curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The Framework approach encourages a movement to the high end of two continuums (The Knowledge Taxonomy and The Application Model) to enable students to develop complex/higher-order thinking and apply knowledge to real-world situations. Provides examples of student activities in the quadrants of the framework for elementary, middle, and high school (Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies). Discusses interdisciplinary instruction and other ways to raise the level of rigor and relevance such as using technology, peer teaching observations, and action research. Covers designing assessments including scoring guides. Includes suggestions for administrators and professional development activities. Also includes 80-minute DVD and dual CD-ROM with tools and handouts. Two-week loan period.		 Using the Rigor/Relevance Framework for Planning and Instruction T  
DVD 2249DVD 2249 Veggies
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 5 Copyright: 2008

Nick begins by pulling carrots from a garden, then picks other vegetables from garden plots. These include potatoes, corn, pumpkins, cabbage, and cauliflower picked according to the season. He demonstrates how to plant vegetable seeds, lettuce seedlings, and others that end up as large vegetables. He shows how we use stem, leaves and roots in a variety of vegetables, and demonstrates how to grow vegetables in a vegetable box. He also stresses the need to watch for veggie pests and to use organic fertilizers to get rid of them. Includes hands-on activities. Closed captioned.		 Veggies PI  
DVD 1544DVD 1544 Very Hungry Caterpillar
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 32 Copyright: 1993

Five of Eric Carle's most popular stories: The Very Hungry Caterpillar (eats his way to a magical transformation); Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me (a little girl is fascinated by the changing face of the moon); The Very Quiet Cricket (learning to speak doesn't come easily); The Mixed-Up Chameleon (visits a zoo, teaching the meaning of being yourself); and I See a Song (can you really see a song?).		 Very Hungry Caterpillar KP  
DVD 2043DVD 2043 Visit With Peg Kehret
Grade Lvl: PIJS Author:
Length: 38 Copyright: 2005

Peg Kehret has published more than 40 books. She has traveled all over the United States with kids, signing books, lecturing, and receiving awards. Now here's your chance to come to her home for a visit. Find out more about one of the nation's favorite authors of books for children. You'll learn how she gets ideas for her books, and hear tips that might help you if you would like to become a writer. You'll even meet her pets, Lucy and Molly.		 Visit With Peg Kehret PIJS  
DVD 1484DVD 1484 Weather and Climate Series
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 80 Copyright: 2001

Consists of four 20-minute programs. Nature of Weather: Explores the daily condition of the earth's atmosphere. Discusses the factors that influence the atmosphere and cause weather. Special emphasis is given to the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other keywords: heat and the atmosphere, absorbed, reflected, ozone, layers, radiant energy, conduction, convection, radiation, thermometer, Celsius scale, high/low pressure, barometer, global winds, Coriolis Effect, land breeze, sea breeze, humidity. Weather and Climate: Examines the forces that create weather. Explains the way atmospheric conditions and patterns can cause changes in the weather. Tells how to use a weather map and how to predict next-day weather. Other keywords: clouds, condensation, dewpoint, cloud formation, cloud types, cumulus, stratus, cirrus, precipitation, sleet, rain, hail, snow, topical air mass, polar air mass, fronts, cold front, warm front, occluded front, stationary front, storms, tornado, hurricane, meteorologist, weather instruments. Atmosphere: Teaches about the different layers of the atmosphere. Explains the formation and changes in atmosphere using examples of contemporary environmental conditions brought about by human behavior. Describes gas cycles, including the oxygen cycle and the carbon cycle. Other keywords: hydrosphere, lithosphere, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, troposphere, stratosphere, jet stream, ozone, mesosphere, thermosphere, inosphere, exosphere, ions radio waves, magnetosphere, aurora borealis, Van Allen radiation belt, Northern Lights. Climate: Explains types of climates and climate zones using familiar examples. Explores why certain plants and animals inhabit different climates. Discusses the influence of temperature and precipitation on a climate and what causes a climate to change over time. Emphasizes the global processes that generate weather patterns. Other keywords: latitude, elevation and ocean currents, prevailing winds, topography and climate, rain shadow, elimate zones, climate types. Closed captioned. Two-week loan period. 		Weather and Climate Series IJ  
DVD 2035DVD 2035 Weather Around Us
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Introduces some of the fundamentals of weather including air pressure, wind, and moisture. Explores the basic principles of cloud formation and precipitation. Other terminology includes: heat, energy, atmosphere, troposphere, sun, local winds, global winds, humidity, water vapor, evaporation, condensation. A quiz follows the video.		 Weather Around Us PI  
DVD 2033DVD 2033 Weather on the Move
Grade Lvl: PI Author:
Length: 14 Copyright: 2007

Investigates some of the key elements responsible for weather formation. Different types of air masses and their origin are investigated, as are the formation of weather fronts. Specific weather phenomenon including tornadoes, hurricanes, and thunderstorms are illustrated in detail. Terminology includes air mass characteristics, warm front, cold front, low pressure, storm surge, cumulonimbus clouds, and lightning. A quiz follows the video.		 Weather on the Move PI  
DVD 2193DVD 2193 Wheels on the Bus--And More Sing-Along Favorites
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 45 Copyright: 2004

Animated video adaptations of award-winning children's picture books of sing-along favorites plus two bonus books that are not sing-along. Includes: The Wheels on the Bus, Dem Bones (based on the African American spiritual), Over in the Meadow (a counting song), I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly (a humorous rhyming song), I Want a Dog (a little girl loves dogs), and The Chinese Violin (about a Chinese girl who immigrates with her father from China to Canada). For children ages 3-9. Sub-titles/titled. Closed captioned.		 Wheels on the Bus--And More Sing-Along Favorites KP  
DVD 2855DVD 2855 Wheels on the Bus: Animal Adventure
Grade Lvl: K Author:
Length: 45 Copyright: 2013

In this musical adventure, Papaya the monkey and Mango the toucan travel on their bus and encounter various types of animals. DVD has a mixture of live-action and animation. Has all the verses of the classic song, plus some new ones. Episodes: The Reptile Show; The Aquarium; The Zoo; Dolphins & Bugs. Features Roger Daltrey as the voice of Argon the Dragon. For ages 1-5.		 Wheels on the Bus: Animal Adventure K  
DVD 2207DVD 2207 Where Do Stars Come From?
Grade Lvl: IJ Author:
Length: 28 Copyright: 2006

Host, Bob McDonald compares the life cycle of stars to recycling waste products, explaining that when a star looses its battle with gravity it provides the seeds for new stars and planets. The space debris produced by dying stars produces the nebulae that can be observed through space telescopes. Next, he investigates the chemical components of stars and star debris. Visiting a large array of radio telescopes, he interviews a scientist who explains how space photographs are correlated to provide images of the life cycles of stars. Views the constellation, Orion, to observe a nebulae in action. Demonstrates the principle of the Interstellar Ramjet, and the force of shock waves produced by an exploding star. An astronomer predicts what will happen when the Sun becomes a nebulae. Nebulae. Supernovae. Birth and death of a star.		 Where Do Stars Come From? IJ  
DVD 2766DVD 2766 Who's That Knocking On Christmas Eve?
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 9 Copyright: 2004

A boy from Finnmark and his ice bear help scare away some hungry trolls so that Kyri and her father can enjoy their Christmas meal. Story is based on an old Norwegian folktale. Iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Public performance rights. IL K-2.		 Who's That Knocking On Christmas Eve? KP  
DVD 2767DVD 2767 Wild Christmas Reindeer
Grade Lvl: KP Author:
Length: 10 Copyright: 1991

After a few false starts, Teeka discovers the best way to get Santa's reindeer ready for Christmas Eve. Iconographic presentation of book written and illustrated by Jan Brett. Public performance rights. IL K-3.		 Wild Christmas Reindeer KP  
DVD 2706DVD 2706 WWII: The Lost Color Archives (2 Parts)
Grade Lvl: S Author:
Length: 171 Copyright: 1999

Using nearly forgotten, primary source, color archival films, home videos, first person accounts and diaries, this 2-volume DVD presentation of WWII was assembled after years of research. Offers a graphic and new perspective on the war. Details the entire course of the conflict, providing a fresh look at a time and a conflict that we thought we knew so well. Volume I (104 minutes) covers 1937-1944. Volume II (67 minutes) covers 1944 to the end of the war. Provided by Riceville School.		 WWII: The Lost Color Archives (2 Parts) S  
DVD 1248DVD 1248 Yellowstone
Grade Lvl: IJS Author:
Length: 32 Copyright: 2001

Explores the history and wildlife of Yellowstone National Park. An IMAX film. 32 minutes. Four language tracks: English, Spanish, Mandarin, German. Optional English subtitles. One-week loan period.		 Yellowstone IJS