SCHS Media Center Video / DVD Catalog

Feb 26 2008

001.4               Research Skills for Students: Evaluating Sources

RES    DVD                                        2004                23 min.

v. 2                  Finding the right answers and best available research means knowing how to evaluate

information. What are the author’s credentials? Is he or she credible? Is the information accurate, relevant and up-to-date? Mastering the skills of evaluation means a lifetime of having the best information for making decisions.

 

001.4               Research Skills for Students: Searching the Internet

RES    DVD                                        2004                23 min.

v. 2                  Successful Internet searching is strategic Internet searching –selecting the best methods

and tools to find answers to our questions.  Students will learn how to focus, strategize, refine and evaluated their research. From formulating a solid query to understanding when and how to vest use search strategies and search tools, to successfully access and navigate the web.

 

001.440285     The Nobel Prize: 100 Years of Creativity and Innovation

NOB    CD-ROM                                2001                1 CD-Rom with sound

                        An interdisciplinary teaching resource about the Nobel Prize. Features include historical

background about Alfred Nobel and the origin of the prize, footage of award ceremonies, video interviews and biographies of nineteen men and women who received the Nobel Prize, details about prize categories and the selection process, related classroom activities, and a searchable database with information about prizewinners between 1901 and 2001. A bonus feature includes an animated game show that lets users test their knowledge of eight inventions.

 

001.64             Research:  Things To Come!!  Fifth Generation Computers.

RES                                                    1987                            14 Min                        

Today's super computers have surpassed our wildest dreams-some talk, many have learned the recognition process, and all of them compete at speeds that make brain power seem obsolete.  But we still need a computer more like the human brain- a fifth generation computer with the ability to learn and originate thoughts.  This program outlines the steps computer scientists are taking to achieve the next generation of super computers.

 

001.64             Word Processing on Your Microcomputer: From Keyboard to Printout

WOR                                                   1984                            Six Part Program/1 video

Part 1 introduces the components of a word processing system.  Part 2 discusses editing text.  Part 3 discusses formatting text.  Part 4 focuses on three application programs including dictionary programs, mail merge, and communications programs.  Part 5 discusses types of printers.  Part 6 presents case histories of three people who have set up word processing systems to simplify their work.

 

001.64             Physics: New Scientific Breakthroughs From Computer Graphics Technology

PHY                                                    1987                            12 Min.

The amazing power of today's super computers is allowing scientists to fill out the "picture" of our universe.  This survey of new advances in the computer field includes such stunning images of natural processes as exploding galaxies, vibrating and colliding atoms, and a geothermal formation

 

006.6               Computer Science:  Amazing Graphics

COM                                                   1992                            12:35 min

This video explores the exploding, dazzling field of computer-generated animation and graphics.  Special visual effect techniques such as matting, compositing and ray-tracing are explained.  After view this show, students can look at scientific, medical, military and entertainment graphics in a whole new light.

 

153.4               Using Your Creative Brain

USI                  Part 1:  Left Brain/Right Brain

                        Part 2:  The Mind and Perception

 

155.2               Building a Healthy Self-Concept

BUI                                                      1985                            3 Tapes, 180 min total

The Minirth-Meier Clinic developed this program dealing with the factors for a healthy, balanced self-concept with specific application to the six stages of life from infancy through adulthood. Their advice is based not only on sound medical and psychiatric principles, but on a solid foundation of Christian beliefs as well.

 

155.42             The Baby Human: Genius in Diapers

BAB     DVD                                        2002                            150 min.

                        “Experience the first two years of a child's life just as they do. This program reveals what

 only the little ones know. What is their most profound need? How do they really see their parents? What does it feel like to struggle to walk or learn to speak?” Special features: Baby trivia, common baby names and their meanings.

 

155.9               To Live Until You Die

TOL                                                     1984                            57 min

Copy 1            Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross has become a legend in her lifetime for her work with the terminally ill.  This program is an intimate portrait of the Swiss-born psychiatrist as she works with dying patients and explores the complexity of the dying process itself. (Nova Series)

 

155.9               To Live Until You Die

TOL                                                     1984                            57 min

Copy 2                        See previous entry for description.

 

158                  Careers & Values:  Understanding the Choices

CAR                                                    1982                32 min Total

                        Part 1 discusses "What Matters to You?”  Part 2 discusses "How to Decide."

 

170                  Ethics: Is there a Code of Conduct for You?

ETH                                                     1989                23:17 min

                        After viewing this program, your students should be able to:

                        1.  Understand the basic concepts of equality and justice; 

                        2.  Be aware of how thoughts can influence actions;

                        3.  Know the importance of repairing damage done;

                        4.  Understand the value of obedience;

                        5.  Explain why developing good judgment is important;

                        6.  Know what graft is, and what a public trust means;

                        7.  Understand the value of individual rights and the importance of balancing

                             them with the rights of society as a whole.

 

290                  Pillars of Faith: Religions Around the World

PIL                                                       1998                48 min

                        This video is Part 4 in the Pillars of Faith series.  It is an historical documentary on religion,

using location footage, stylish reconstructions, period imagery, and commentary and analysis.

 

 

 

 

302.2               The Art of Communication

ART                                                     1987                30 min

Focuses on specific skills, techniques and approaches that parents can use in building lifetime bridges of communication with their children.  Guides parents in talking with children and developing listening skills and also teaches them how to help their children become more effective communicators and problem solvers.

 

302.3               Fast Forward Future

FAS                                                     1989

This video consists of three 15-16 minute dramatizations.  It features 4th, 5th, and 6th grade kids who face various conflicts and learn to make decisions, learn to say "No", and have self confidence to do what they know is right.

                        1. Maggie's Story - dealing the peer pressure to use marijuana

2. Zack's Story - dealing the fact that parents have drinking problem

and the pressure from older kids to drink, too.

                        3. Casey's Story - deals with dropping grades and divorcing parents.

 

302.34                          Better Friendships

BET                                                     1995                27 min.

This video takes a positive, upbeat look at the formation, maintenance and value of better friendships.  Topics include:  self-discovery as the first step to selecting friends who’ll support the real you, excellent people come in many different packages, modeling – surrounding yourself with people you aspire toward, managing emotions, handling personal problems quickly, and more.

 

304.8               Border War: The Battle over Illegal Immigration

BOR                                        2006                95 min

DVD               The human and drug trafficking across the border between the United States

and Mexico has been called the illegal immigration invasion. The lives of five individuals affected by the rise in illegal immigration are documented.

 

306.73             No Means No!: Avoiding Date Abuse

NOM                                                                           19 min

Young people know what its like to be pressured by many conflicting messages, regarding dating and sex from parents, peers, television, movies, and advertising.  No Means No offers practical advice about self-esteem, dating, and sex, encouraging viewers to determine their own sexual boundaries and providing them with skills to say "no" to forced sexual advances.

 

320.47             Have All Voted Who Wish?

HAV                                                    1992                           

                        Part 1:  The Law                     20:43 min

                        Part 2:  Lawmaking                 26:29 min

                        Part 3:  The Lawmaker           17:46 min

 

320.5               The Amy Biehl Story

AMY                                                    1994

ABC News Turning Point program of a young woman who lost her life in South Africa while standing up for her convictions against apartheid - a true story.

 

323                  Global Concerns:  Part 1 of Global Human Rights Series

GLO                                                    2002                23 min.

Political, religious, and ethnic conflicts in such areas as Northern Ireland, Rwanda, and East Timor are excellent examples for introducing your class to the concepts of global human rights.  Examine ethical questions raised by the plight of refugees and worldwide responses to abuses of human rights.

323.4               Martin Luther King: "I Have a Dream"

KIN                                                      1986                25 min.

When 200,000 civil rights marchers - black and white - gathered at the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963, they expected to hear strong words from their leader, Martin Luther King.  What they did not expect was a speech of such heartfelt passion and poetic eloquence that it echoes still in our memory.

 

324.6               Election Process in America, The

ELE                                                     2002                50 min

When the Constitution was initially written, the right to vote was given to a small group of individuals.  Since that time, minority groups have had to work hard to earn the great privilege.  Yet, at the present, many citizens fail to participate in elections.  This very informative video teaches students the importance of voting, and discusses the electoral college, political campaigns, and other aspects of elections.

 

324.6               How We Got The Vote:  The Story of the Struggle of Female Equality

HOW                                                   1986                52 min

This video vividly recreates the turbulent era, another chapter in the growth of freedom for all Americans.  Narrated by Jean Stapleton.

 

324.63             Race to the White House, The

RAC                                                    2003                41 min  (includes Video or DVD and Teacher’s manual

The candidates have announced their intentions to run for the office of President of the United States.  The race to the WHITE House is on!  We take you step-by-step through the process of electing an American President.  We’ll explore and explain each hurdle in the race: from the primaries to the national conventions, to the electoral colleges, to the coveted finish line….the White House.  Written to national standards. 

 

325                  We All Came To America

WEA                                                    1986                52 min.

This award winning saga features original interviews, photographs prints , engravings, motion pictures , and drawings that tell stirring story of the millions of men and women who pulled up stakes and left their homelands to come to America.

 

325.73             Immigration: The Triumph of Hope

IMM                                                     1992                29 min.

This video profiles a number of different immigrants and descendants of immigrants, exploring why their families came to America, and how they survived and became Americans.

 

327.1               Propaganda Wars, The:  Japan & the U.S. and the Battle for Hearts and Minds

PRO                                                    1994                50 min.

The U.S. and Japan used extensive propaganda to win the support of their citizens.  Your students won’t believe what the nations said about each other!  The Japanese called American’s warmongers, while the U.S. labeled the enemy vicious aggressors.  What was the effect of the media blitz?  Were citizens on both sides persuaded by the indoctrination?  Your students can decide.

 

328.73             The U.S. Congress and you – Representative John M. Shimkus (IL-19)

BOH                                       2003, 2005                  24 min.

DVD               Explains how the U.S. Congress works and how citizens can take part in the

political process.

 

328.731 The History and Functions of Congress

HIS                                                      1996                24 min.

This video begins with the Declaration of Independence which proclaimed freedom for the people in the United States of America.  Many exciting facts in this video document the trials and tribulations of this young country.  From the defeat of the British, to the Constitutional Convention and into today’s headlines, this production shows how Congress, the President, and Judicial System work together to form our government.

 

328.73             "The Congress and You"

USC                                                    1994                20 min.

 

330                  Is America # One?

GOO                                                   2002                40 min total

                        Segment 1 – The Environment for Success

                        Segment 2 – Results May Vary

                        Segment 3 – Is it Arrogance?

                        The video and companion CD are from ABC News’ Stossel in the Classroom series.

                        It looks at what makes the United States successful and its citizens prosperous as

                        compared to other countries and peoples in the world.

 

330.12                          Where We Stand: Democracy, Free Enterprise, and Our Standard of Living – Our

WHE               Physical Health and Well-being

2006                                30 min

Compares Americans to the world population primarily in terms of one major indicator - our health and well-being, featuring the person who is constitutionally elected to represent the people in your congressional district to deal with such issues at the federal level.  Shimkus, Rep. John M., Committee for Citizen Awareness, and Anderson Hospital.

 

330.9               Global Interdependence: Part 3 of The World Economy Series

GLO                                                    2003                18 min.

                        See how global economic stability has been affected by factors ranging from runaway inflation in Brazil to the creation of the Euro.

 

330.9               Our Crowded Planet: Part 2 of The World Economy Series

OUR                                                    2003                16 min.

            Investigate the relationship between population and financial well-being.  Compare the cultural obstacles of birth control in Kenya with China’s drastic birth control programs.  Hear Scandinavians describe the price they’re willing to pay for family-friendly economic benefits of their countries.

 

331.1               The Basic Guide For Your Job Search

BAS                                                    1988                Approx. 50 min

 

331.2               One Paycheck From Poverty

ONE                                                    1994                45 min.

This study focuses on the millions of hardworking Americans who hold full time employment and supplemental part-time jobs  in their constant struggle to make ends meet in an often hostile economic environment .

 

331.88             Democracy at Work - Discovering Illinois Labor History

DEM                                                    1993                28:40 min.

 

332.024           How to Balance Your Checkbook

HOW                                                   1990                22 min.

 

332.1             The Power of Money

FED                                        2000?                         9 min 

                        Goes behind-the scenes of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, how currency,

checks and electronic payments are processed, how the Chicago Fed staff visit a financial institution, research, and meet to discuss the state of the economy.

 

332.4                              Money:  Earning, Saving and Investing It

MON                                                   1995                24 min

To have control of our lives, we need control of our finances.  Topics include: saving as a goal (G.P.A. redefined as Goal, Plan and Action), the cycle of money, the difference between investing in checking, savings, money market accounts or the stock and bond markets, examining summer jobs: short term cash or life career experience, mentoring successful professionals, etc.

 

333.75             The Continuing Forest:  Managing the Resources of Our National Forests

CON                                                    1989                28.5 min

How the scientific forestry of the Forest Service protects and nourishes the national forests as well as serving multiple uses for timber and recreation, etc.

 

342.029           American Government, Part 2

AME                                                    2000                1 hr, 40 min.   DVD

The learning continues with more insightful, memorable lessons.  Students will study prominent case law that has shaped our government.  They will examine specific details about passing a bill, committee systems, veto power, the electoral college, the Supreme Court, and much more.  Includes interactive testing and practice exams, an easy-to-use menu-driven format, and instant accessibility to key content areas.

 

342.08             Cochise County, USA: Cries from the Border

COC                                        2005                69 min

DVD               Cochise County, Arizona has only 130,000 residents, yet was the crossing point

 for more than 235,000 illegal immigrants in 2004. The movie documents the toll this takes on the local community, the environment and on the immigrants themselves.

 

347                  The U.S. Court System and You

USC                                                    1995                30 min

                        This film explains the structure and function of the court system.

 

345.73             Unintended Consequences: Eminent Domain

UNI                                                      2007                15 min

DVD                Introduces the history of eminent domain use in the United States, highlighting

arguments for and against its use for private redevelopment. Presents the stories of three individuals who are trying to protect their homes and businesses from city officials who want to put their property to "more productive uses."

 

347.732.1                The History and Functions of the Supreme Court

HIS                                                      1996                24 min

The Supreme Court of the United States is the most powerful judicial body in the United States, if not the world.  In this video, we look at the early days of the Court and its landmark cases up to the present day.  Alexander Hamilton claimed that the Supreme Court was “the weakest department of power.”  Then through benchmark cases such as Marbury v. Madison, Dred Scott v. Sanford, and Brown v. Board of Education, the Court has distinguished itself.

 

351.73             For the People:  American Government, Part 1

FOR                                                    2001                114 min    DVD

This fresh, high-impact program uses graphics, skits, and humor to teach about all the basic concepts:  monarchy, oligarchy, aristocracy, the First Continental Congress, the Constitutional Convention, Federalism, checks and balances, separation of powers, bicameral legislature, enumerated and implied powers, civil liberties, and much more.  Features interactive testing and instant accessibility to key content areas.

 

353.07             Equal Justice Under Law 

EQU                                                    1988                4 tapes, 360 min total

This series is presented by the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, Warren E. Burger, Chairman.

                        Tape 1:  Marbury Vs. Madison

                        Tape 2:  McCullock Vs Maryland

                        Tape 3:  U.S. Vs Aaron Burr

                        Tape 4:  Gibbons Vs Ogden

353.07             The Executive Branch

EXE                                                     1982                22 min.

The executive branch is the largest and most diversified of the three branches of the federal government.  The department of the Interiors Fish and Wildlife Service is part of the executive branch.  The Wildlife Permit Office, helps to regulate international trade of wildlife and wildlife products.  This film examines a situation involving the alligator farmers, the Endangered Species Act and the international treaty, CITES.

 

353.07             The Judicial Branch

JUD                                                     l982                 22 min.

By following the case of Zobel vs Williams from the Alaska state courts to the United States Supreme Court, students will learn that the primary function of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the Constitution of the United States and the other laws of the land.

 

353.07             The Legislative Branch

LEG                                                     1982                22 min.

Learn about the workings of the legislative branch as you observe Congressman Norman D. Dicks at work.

 

353.07                          Your Executive Branch and You

YOU                                                    1999                30 min.

Distributed by the Committee for Citizen Awareness.

 

355.4307         Nuclear Strategy for Beginners

NUC                                                    1984                57 min

Traces the atomic age over the last four decades in order to understand the presence of the nuclear arsenal in our modern world and shed light on the continuing question of whether or not this building-up will deter war. (Nova Series)

 

361.3               Making a Difference Every Day . . . Everywhere 

LIO                                                      2005                15 min.

DVD                Voluntarism and social service. (Lions club International, Volunteering)

 

361.37             The World Needs You. Volunteer!

WOR                           2003                26 min.     + 2 materials packets for classroom service projects

Down the street and around the world (16 min.) -- New glasses, new life (10 min.).

A two part educational project designed to help young people learn about the satisfaction of volunteering and to build a lifetime commitment to community service.  Down The Street And Around The World demonstrates the impact that volunteering has on individuals and communities. Each of five segments focuses on a different type of volunteer activity undertaken by Lions Club members. One volunteer project could be an eyeglass collection campaign.

In New Glasses, New Life, students see the impact of fading eyesight on a weaver in a small rural town in Mexico, and how eyeglasses collected by Lions Clubs International helps him regain his eyesight so he can continue to work and support his family.

 

362.1               Choices: If Blindness Occurs

CHO                                                    1993                23 min

Address the trauma of vision loss, the availability of professional training, and the importance of family support to the newly blind person.  Featuring the commentary of blind people, it shows that with a positive outlook, emotional support, and professional instruction, life after sight loss can remain rich and fulfilling.

 

362.1               In the Shadow of Love:  A Teen AIDS Story

INT                                                      n.d.                  46 min

This film follows high school student and budding TV reporter Katie Dunn as she struggles with her fears about associating with HIV-positive teenagers.  She and another student, Lisa Diaz, whose brother is HIV-positive, prepare a story on the teenagers for a contest at the local television station.  It is only after the story is finished, and they've won the contest that Katie realizes that no one is immune from AIDS. (An ABC After School Special)

 

362.2               Teens Who Chose Life: The Suicidal Crisis

TEE                                                     1985                3 Parts, 15 min each

This video examines some of the issues and pressures that are paramount in the teen milieu:  peer acceptance, parental approval, fragility of the emerging ego, difficulty in trusting, appeal of the forbidden, competition for approval, lack of self-definition, tendency to be easily influenced, and yearning for unconditional love.

 

362.29             Epidemic:  Deadliest Weapon in America

DEA                                                                            29:25 min

This video examines both the statistical and human sides of the most unpredictable killer in recent history:  the drunk driver.       

362.29             Downfall: Sports and Drugs

DOW                                                   1988                29 min

                        Focuses on student athletes' use of drugs and steroids.

                       

362.29             Drinking and Driving: The Toll, The Tears

DRI                                                      1986                60 min

This documentary examines the appalling toll of drunk driving.  The producer of the program, Kelly Burke, killed a man one night while driving drunk.  In his and eight other stories in this film, the survivors and drivers tell about the tragic consequences of drunk driving.  Those who were willing to relive their personal nightmares did so in the hope of preventing similar tragedies for others.  This documentary arouses strong feelings and suggests a need for action.

 

362.29             Drug Avengers

DRU                                                    1989

An animated tale of the Galactic Federation's refusal to let Planet Earth become a member due to its drug problems.  During a probationary period, Earth seeks solutions to solve its problem.

 

362.29             Epidemic!  Kids, Drugs and Alcohol

EPI                                                      1982                29 min.

 

362.29             Hard Facts About Drugs; Speak up, Speak Out; Dare to be Different

HAR                                                                            3 segments

                        Part 1:  Hard Facts About Drugs: Alcohol, Marijuana, Cocaine and Crack, 22 min

                        Part 2:  Speak Up, Speak Out:  Learning to Say "NO" To Drugs, 15 min

                        Part 3:  Dare to Be Different:  Resisting Drug Related Peer Pressure, 19 min

 

362.29             It Won't Happen To Me

ITW                                                                             31:30 min

Based on the book by Susan Newman, this video examines what teenagers who use drugs or alcohol tell themselves - "It won't happen to me."  Breaking through denial of addiction is the toughest and most important step toward recovery.  This dramatic program shows how a support group helps one young user admit he has a drinking problem.    

 

362.29             Lookin' Good

LOO                                                                            Approx. 30 min

A group of teens learn first hand the consequences of drug and alcohol abuse after a friend overdoses.  They learn to how to say 'NO" and where to seek help if they want to stop their addiction.

 

362.29             No Matter How You Say It.... Say No

NOM                                                   1987                12 min

This film spells out the three-step approach to saying no to drugs and features Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons' guard and two-time MVP in the NBA All-Star Game.

 

362.29             Twelve Steps: The Video

TWE                                                    1986                35 min

This film shows how support groups, using the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous, help people who have problems with alcoholism, substance abuse, overeating, compulsive gambling, child abuse, etc.  Emphasis is on the Twelve Steps and how people incorporate them into their lives.

 

 

 

362.29             Whatever Happened to Dick and Jane

WHA                                                   1987               

                        The focus is to show people why they should say "No" to alcohol and drugs.

 

362.292           Cruel Spirits:  Alcohol & Violence

CRU                                                                            32 min

This film reveals how alcohol is often responsible, yet rarely blamed for violence including shouting, fistfights, abuse, assaults, car wrecks and other accidents. 

 

362.298           Athletes & Addiction:  It's Not a Game

ATH                                                                             32 min

This film portrays a realistic picture that explains why the constant pressure to perform can cause athletes to succumb to the lure of alcohol and drugs.  Viewers receive an intimate glimpse of life in a treatment center, as recovering athlete addicts and alcoholics talk about their struggles with substance abuse.

 

362.4               Help for People with Visual Impairments

HEL                                                     1994                13:45 min

This video explains how the human eye works, examines some of the major causes of blindness, and shows how medical science and technology are helping people with impaired vision lead satisfying and productive lives.

 

362.7               Child Abuse:  Breaking the Cycle

CHI                                                      1983                39 min Total

This three part program is designed to introduce the subject of abuse and to offer positive suggestions for recognizing, coping with, and avoiding the cycle.  Includes Teacher Guide.

 

362.7               Drug Free Kids:  A Parent's Guide

DRU                                                    1986                70 min

Ken Howard hosts a program in which a superb cast enacts a variety of intimate family scenes that teach the parenting techniques necessary to keep children away from drugs.

 

362.7               Getting Through the Bad Times:  Teenage Crisis

GET                                                    1981                37 min Total

This three-part program addresses this issue to illustrate and teach a simple and effective technique for coping with such crises.

 

363.1               One more for the road?

ONE                                                    1989                approx 30 min

In this video you will hear startling reports of lives cut short.  You will learn what effects different levels of alcohol consumption have on the body, and you meet a beautiful young lady who is now a quadriplegic because of the choice she made to drink, then drive.

 

363.34             Scientists and the Alaska Oil Spill

SCI                                                      1992                22 min.

Learn from the experts as they discuss the techniques and procedures used to clean up the oil spill in Alaska's Prince William Sound in 1989.  Discover what roles scientists played in the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife.  Learn how they determined the best ways to clean the shorelines and asses the state of the environment today and its prognosis for the future.

 

363.7               Acid Rain:  New Bad News

ACI                                                      1985                57 min

This program examines the ramifications of global air pollution, focusing on its impact on the forests of Europe and North America.  Current research on acid rain, a growing threat to ecological systems worldwide, is reviewed in this comprehensive analysis of the problem.

363.7               Chemistry:  Acid Rain - In Search of Solutions

CHE                                                    1986                13:50 min

Acid rain, and its possible effects on lakes and streams, forests, crop yields, manmade structures and possibly human health, has become a subject of international concern.  This program profiles current scientific research into acid rain- tracing and measuring its movement through the ecosystem.

 

363.7               The Killing Tide

KIL                                                                               46 min.

CNN's Environmental Unit examines the life and death of America's waterways and wetlands.  Across the nation, pollutants and indifference have had a devastating impact on these fragile water ecosystems.

 

368                 Next Generation: Insuring your future

NEX                            2001               VHS , teacher’s guide, 30 booklets.

                        Designed to teach young people about life, health, and disability insurance,

 showing how insurance directly relates to their lives.

 

370.1               Takin’ Care of Business: CPA… Imagine the Possibilities

TAK                                                     2000                15 min

                        This video features five young, successful CPAs in exciting career paths ranging from an FBI

Special Agent to the Controller of the New York Jets.  Combining animation with real-life profiles, this enlightening video uses a career day discussion as a backdrop for highlighting the CPA profession.

 

371.3                              The Power of Circuit Learning

POW                                                   1995                27 min

Some methods of learning information are far more effective than others.  In this video, students will discover one of the best ways to learn information for long-term retention and understanding.  Topics include:  how to take more effective notes (the whole-brain way), asking valuable questions, personalizing information for greater recall, an improved system of review using less time, and more.

 

371.3                              Winning the Game of School

WIN                                                     1995                29 min.

Top students are doing something different than average students.  In this video, students learn the inside secrets of how to excel in school by playing smart.  Topics include:  better classroom behavior, student/teacher rapport, a review program which helps students retain the most in the least amount of time, and more.

 

378                  Where There's a Will, There's an A

OLN                                                    1988                            2 tapes

This program covers many areas of studying, note taking, and additional tips for earning top grades.  Includes guide booklet.

 

378.3               How to Pay for College

HOW                                                   1990                            52 min

Don't let money stand between your child and a college education.  Whether you're the parents of teenagers or toddlers, your family can afford college.  This video and guidebook bring together a team of experts to show you how.

 

378.7               Kent State: The day the war came home

TRI                                                      2005                            47 min.

DVD                Looks at the reasons for the attack on anti-Vietnam war student demonstrators on the Kent

State University campus on May 4, 1970 by National Guardsmen. Shows the build-up of the protest against the Vietnam War, and follows the stories of the four students who were killed at Kent State.  Included interviews with people who witnessed the events including a wounded student-activist, a now paralyzed student, three former National Guardsmen, and a sociology professor.

 

384                 Communication (Greatest Inventions with Bill Nye)

COM                                       2007                           56 min

DVD               Bill Nye retraces the innovations that allow us to contact almost

anyone anywhere at any time. + 1 teacher's guide. Grades 6-12.

 

 

387.7                              A Century of Flight

CEN                                                    199?                            22 min

From the Wright Brothers to Charles Lindbergh; from the DC-3 to the F-117; the 20th century has been defined by remarkable aircraft and the people who have flown them.  In this video,

we will explore the history of aviation from Kitty Hawk to the Spirit of St. Louis to the world’s first “invisible” aircraft.

 

391                  Everyday fashions of the 20th century CD-Rom

EVE                                                     2003               

CD-ROM        The CD-ROM contains all of the images shown in the book in TIFF format.

 

394.28             Cinco de Mayo

CIN                                                                                          22 Min.

                        See the cultural traditions and festivities associated with this Central American holiday.

 

420.9               The Story of English

STO                                                    1986                            9 Vol., 60 min each

This nine volume series chronicles the transformation of English from the speech of a small Germanic tribe into today's most global language.  It not only details the history of the language but also provides a unique perspective on current English usage worldwide.

Vol. 1 - An English Speaking World:  Traces how the English language has become the

international medium of communication.

Vol. 2 - Mother Tongue:  Explores early history of the language from the invasion of Britain

by the Anglo-Saxons to the poetry of the first great English writer, Geoffrey Chaucer.

 

 

Vol. 3 - A Muse of Fire: Explores the influence of Shakespeare and Puritanism on the

development of the language and investigates the expansion of the English

vocabulary through Latin, Greek, and Italian sources.

Vol. 4 - The Guide Scots Tongue: Traces the Scottish influence on the English language in

Britain and on the spread and sound of English in the new world.

Vol. 5 - Black on White: Probes the evolution of Black English which has made a rich and

vital contribution to the language.

Vol. 6 - Pioneers O! Pioneers:  Focuses on the contribution of frontiersmen, river boaters,

gold miners, 19th century emigrants, and others who enriched traditional vocabulary.

Vol. 7 - The Muvver Tongue:  Provides an overview of the spread and influence of English

throughout the British Empire.

Vol. 8 - The Loaded Weapon:  Investigates the Irish influence on both the English and

American dialects.

Vol. 9 - Next Year's Words:  A Look into The Future:  Concludes with an intriguing look at

what the future may hold for today's most influential global language.

 

500.5               Space Science:  Voyagers Explore our Solar System

SPA                                                     1989                            12:32 min

In this video, follow the paths of the Voyagers 1 & 2 from Planet Earth to the outer fringes of our solar system.

 

510.76             Challenge of the Unknown

CHA                                                    1986                            2 tapes

This series is an introduction to the fun of mathematics and problem solving.  Includes Teacher's Guide.

                                    Tape 1:    1.  Situation:  Where am I?  18 min.

                                                     2.  Information:  What do I know?  21 min.

                                                     3.  Restatement:  How do I see it?  19 min

                                    Tape 2:    1.  Outcomes: How do I get there?  22:30 min.

                                                     2.  Management:  What do I do next?  21 min

                                                     3.  Estimation:  Am I close?  21 min

4.      Argument:  Am I right?  21 min.

 

512                  The Math Tutor

MAT                                                                                        9 tapes

                        Part 1:  Algebraic Terms and Operations

                        Part 2:  Solving Algebraic Equations of the First Degree and Inequalities.

                        Part 3:  Factoring and Solving Quadratic Equations.

Part 4:  Solving Simultaneous Equations and Inequalities  Algebraically and                                                Geometrically.

                        Part 5:  Verbal Problems and Introduction to Trigonometry.

                        Part 6:  Introduction to Logic

                        Part 7:  Introduction to Probability and Statistics

                        Part 8:  Introduction to Geometric Terms, Angles, and Triangles

                        Part 9:  The Geometry of Parallel Lines, Geometric Figures, the Parallelogram, and                                               Circles.

 

512.9               The films of Charles & Ray Eames. Vol. 1. Powers of Ten

EAM    DVD                                        2000                46 min

                        Powers of ten illustrates a picnic in Chicago and then begins moving ten times farther

 out every ten seconds, until our own galaxy is visible only as a speck of light. Then, we move inward into the hand of a sleeping picnicker with ten times more magnification every ten seconds. A rough sketch is an earlier version of the same concept illustrated in Powers of ten.

Also includes 901 : after 45 years of working, which  examines the Office of Charles and Ray Eames as it is being dismantled and cleaned out.

 

513.18             Story of PI

STO                                                    1989                            22:45 min.

 

514.74             The colours of infinity : the beauty and power of fractals

COL                            2004               

DVD                Accompanies book, introduced by Arthur C. Clarke. Part I: Colours of Infinity,

DVD of original documentary. Part II: Infinit, soundtrack by Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour.

 

516                  Similarity

SIM                                                     1990                25 min

 

516                  Sines and Cosines

SIN                                                      1992                26:38 min

 

516                  The Theorem of Pythagoras

THE                                                     1988                25 min.

 

516                  World of Geometry

WOR                                                   1998                30 min

                        This fascinating journey through our natural world demonstrates the principles of geometry

that is all around us.  From the ocean floor to the reaches of outer space, this unique adventure in geometry builds a foundation for the student in all geometry fundamentals by using computer animation, graphics and live action video to bring to life our geometric world.  All aspects of geometry are introduced, including plane geometry, solid geometry and non-Euclidean geometry.

 

516.24             The Standard Deviants’ Present Trigonometry

STA                                                     1999                85 min

This program is the perfect resource for academic success.  It provides a comprehensive tutorial of challenging course concepts; study techniques; quick reference cards with charts, definitions, formulas; and an approachable, off-beat format that builds understanding, confidence and retention.

                       

522                  Physics: The Universe Probed by Radio Astronomy

PHY                                                    1986                13:35 min

Radio astronomy, in carrying out astronomical research in previously unexplored parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, has revealed unexpected new objects and phenomena in space, and shed new light on others long known.  This is a survey of the current state of radio astronomy, the exciting new counterpart of the ancient study of optical astronomy.

 

523.2               Space Science:  A Journey Through Our Solar System

SPA                                                     1986                13:47 min

This program is cast in the form of a space adventure, based on the latest scientific research findings and imagery from the U.S. space program.  In it, we follow the search of hypothetical space explorers on Star Trek's spaceship, The Enterprise, seeking out a planet where life might flourish.  In the course of those travels we journey through our solar system.  The program poetically describes the latest discoveries about Jupiter, Saturn and the other planets, and concludes with a warning to protect earth's precious biosphere.

 

 

 

 

 

523.4               Space/Physics:  Encounter with Uranus

SPA                                                     1988                14:19 min.

In only a few centuries, the scale of the solar system and of the universe has expanded incredibly as a result of investigation and study.  This video takes us from the time William Hershal first discovered the Planet Uranus in 1781 to the recent Voyager expedition.  It reveals many things about this unusual planet we did not imagine before.

 

530                  The Mechanical Universe and Beyond.......

MEC                                                    1985-1987       26 video set

                        Tape 1:    1.  Introduction to the Mechanical Universe; 2.  The Law of Falling Bodies

                        Tape 2:    3.  Derivatives;  4.  Inertia

                        Tape 3:    5.  Vectors;  6.  Newton's Laws

                        Tape 4:    7.  Integration;  8.  The Apple and the Moon

                        Tape 5:    9.  Moving in Circles;  10.  Fundamental Forces

                        Tape 6:   11.  Gravity, Electricity, Magnetism; 12.  The Millikan Experiment

                        Tape 7:   13.  Conservation of Energy;  14.  Potential Energy

                        Tape 8:   15.  Conservation of Momentum;  16.  Harmonic Motion

                        Tape 9:   17.  Resonance;  18.  Waves

                        Tape 10: 19.  Angular Momentum;  20.  Torques and Gyroscopes

                        Tape 11:  21.  Kepler's Three Laws;  22.  The Kepler Problem

                        Tape 12:  23.  Energy and Eccentricity;  24.  Navigating in Space

                        Tape 13:  25.  Kepler to Einstein:  26.  Harmony of the Spheres

                        Tape 14:  27:  Beyond the Mechanical Universe; 28. Static Electricity

                        Tape 15:  29.  The Electric Field;  30.  Potential and Capacitance

                        Tape 16:  31.  Voltage, Energy, and Force; 32.  The Electric Battery

                        Tape 17:  33.  Electric Circuits;  34.  Magnetism

                        Tape 18:  35.  The Magnetic Field;  36.  Vector Fields and Hydrodynamics

                        Tape 19:  37.  Electromagnetic Induction;  38. Alternating Current

                        Tape 20:  39.  Maxwell's Equations;  40.  Optics

                        Tape 21:  41.  The Michelson-Morley Experiment;  42.  The Lorentz Transformation

                        Tape 22:  43.  Velocity and Time;  44. Mass, Momentum, Energy

                        Tape 23:  45.  Temperature and Gas Laws;  46.  Engine of Nature

                        Tape 24:  47.  Entropy;  48.  Low Temperatures

                        Tape 25:  49.  The Atom;  50.  Particles and Waves

                        Tape 26:  51.  From Atoms to Quarks;  52.  The Quantum Mechanical Universe

 

530                  Physics:  Electromagnetism at Work

PHY                                                    1986                13:14 min.

About a century ago, an English scientist, James Clerk Maxwell, showed that all forms of radiant energy - from radio waves to light waves to atomic radiation - were similar wave phenomena.  This program describes the various wavelengths of electromagnetic energy, and how they have been applied to meet human needs.

 

530.4               The Long and Short of It: How to Take Measurements

LON                                                    1993                32 min

DVD                Teaches linear measure, units of measure, calculation and transfer, fractions, bisect, metric

system, etc. Explains how to name the increments of a ruler and express them properly and provides tips on measuring for accuracy.  Kit includes 36 page manual and 10 rulers.

 

535.5               Lasers:  The Science of Light Amplification

LAS                                                     1989                12:47 min.

This video focuses on lasers from invention to application.  To date, lasers can be found in all fields of scientific measurement.  Outside of pure science and engineering, lasers play equally diverse and often unanticipated roles.  Lasers have revolutionized the printing industry and are the pulse of fiber optic communication.  In medicine, lasers are used for delicate surgery.  Guided missiles depend on lasers as well as your local supermarket!  Discover the history, current status and new developments in laser technology in this fascination issue.

 

 

 

 

537                  Electricity:  Currents of Power

ELE                                                     1991                17:53 min.

This video looks at the history, development and uses of direct current.  The program also offers a clear and concise explanation of DC power by drawing analogies to man's harnessing of water for energy purposes.  Concepts such as amperage, voltage resistance and thermal energy are brought to life with colorful computer-animated drawings.

 

539.2               Physics:  Radiation Introduction

PHY                                                    1985                12:40 min.

People have always lived in a radioactive environment - radiation from cosmic rays and the sun; from deposits of radioactive minerals i the earth's crust; from radon in the air and radioactive potassium in food and water.  Today radiation is being applied to serve us in medicine, industry, power generation, and research.  This film is an introduction to the subject.

 

539.7               Bohr's model of the atom

BOH                                        2006                26 min.

DVD                This program focuses on Niels Bohr, who worked with some of the best physicists of the 20th century to devise his atomic model.

 Students will gain an understanding of the historical developments in atomic theories up to Bohr, a brief outline of Bohr's life, Bohr's first and second postulates, and his influence on contemporary society.

 

540                  Chemistry:  The Basics

CHE                                                    1994                14:57 min

This introduction to basic chemistry starts with the atomic structure of matter, then introduces the elements and the periodic table.  Also, gases, liquids, and solids are discussed, as well as chemical formulas, compounds and chemical reactions.

 

540.1               Chemistry:  Colors, Chemistry and Computers

CHE                                                    1985                12:30 min.

In the last century, scientific technology has filled the world with brilliant manmade colors.  Computers calculations can now predict the color effects and other properties of a substance before it is synthesized.  This films achievements in the areas of color, chemistry and computers.

 

540.76             Student Survival Series for High School Chemistry

MCM                                                   1990                10 video series

                        Tape 1:  Introduction  6:35 min

                                        Understanding Chemical Formulas  12:39 min

                                        Finding Atomic & Molecular Weights  12:23 min

                                        Writing Chemical Formulas   13:06 min

                                        Inorganic Chemical Nomenclature  14:17 min

                        Tape 2:  Working with Moles  15:21 min

                                        Percentage Composition  13:12 min

                                        Simple Formulas for Compounds  11:06 min

                                        Determining True Formulas  14:38 min

                        Tape 3:  Balancing Chemical Equations  18:22 min

                                        Mass Stoichiometry   18:54 min

                                         Atomic Structure, Electrons, and Ions  13:07 min

                        Tape 4:  Writing Nuclear Symbols  11:55 min

                                         Writing Electron Configurations  26:45 min

                                        Elect. Configurations/Periodic Table  14:44 min

                        Tape 5:  Valence Electrons & Lewis Structures  12:04 min

                                        Lewis Molecular & Structural Formulas  12:13 min

                                        The Meaning of Air Pressure  5:15 min

                                        Boyle's Law  9:03 min

                                        Charles' Law   10:35 min

                        Tape 6:  Combined Gas Law  13:00 min

                                        Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases  9:48 min

                                        Molar Volume & Densities of Gases  18:06 min

                                        Volume Stoichiometry  18:06 min

                        Tape 7:  Ionization In Solution  15:17 min

                                        Molarity   12:51 min

                                        % Solutions   11:35 min

                                        Normality & Equivalent Weights   18:37 min

                        Tape 8:  Dilution & Mixing Problems  17:42 min

                                        Acids and Bases  7:47 min

                                        Acid-Base Titrations  14:56 min

                        Tape 9:  Oxidation Numbers  12:36 min

                                        Balancing Redox Equations   21:25 min

                                        Working With pH   12:03 min

                                        Natural Radioactivity  12:13 min

                     Tape 10:  The Meaning of Chemical Equilibrium  9:00 min

                                        Writing Equilibrium Expressions  8:10 min

                                        Equilibrium Problems  9:52 min

                                        Le Chatelier's Principle   13:15 min

                                        pH Problems: Heats of Formation  11:14 min

 

541                  Chemistry:  Boron, Light-Heavyweight Element of Many Uses

CHE                                                    1989                14:15 min

This video explains how boron influenced the industrial revolution, and its current role in manufacturing, nutrition, metallurgy and medicine.  Learn about the many compounds of boron called borates...and why this light element plays such a heavy-weight role in our lives. 

 

549.1               Earth Science:  Minerals - Keystone to Our Future

EAR                                                    1984                12:37 min

The text of this video stresses that the earth is itself the origin of all that we have, and we are the guardians of its future.  It includes a notable animation section portraying the history of mining.  It also shows how phosphates are taken from the earth for use in fertilizer and the land subsequently restored. 

 

550                  Geology:  Energy From the Sun

GEO                                                    1988                17:14 min

Every form of life depends on energy.  Most of this energy is generated from the sun.  Both coal and oil are fossilized forms of solar energy and the latter is becoming increasingly harder and more expensive to find.   New technologies have allowed us to explore our energy resources like never before.  Scientists are also discovering new forms of energy to replace or supplement fossil fuels.  This video focuses on harnessing the life giving forces of the sun.

 

550                  Geology:  Science Studies the Moving Continents

GEO                                                    1988                26:22 min

The lithosphere, or outer shell of the Earth is made up of about a dozen rigid plates that move with respect to one another.  New lithosphere is created at mid-ocean ridges by the upwelling or cooling of magma from the earth's interior.  This process results in the rearrangement of the continents, the making of mountain ranges, volcanoes and earthquakes.  Geologists call it plate tectonics.  This video explores new evidence surrounding our restless planet.

 

550                  Planet Earth

PLA                                                     1986                7 Vol., 60 min each

This series examines the fundamental of geophysics, using computer graphics, special effects and dramatic location footage.

Vol. 1 - The Living Machine:  Scientists at locations around the globe explore Plate tectonics. 

Investigated are such sites as the erupting Kilauea Volcano and the floor of the Atlantic Ocean as seen from the submersible craft, Alvin.

 

 

Vol. 2 - The Blue Planet:  Investigates the physical and chemical makeup of the last

unexplored frontier - the earth's oceans.  Scientists present new revelations in oceanography as they consider such topics as the circulation of the seas and life forms of the "middle ocean."

Vol. 3 - The Climate Puzzle:  Tracing the earth's climatic trends over the millennia, scientists

explore the narrow window between ice ages in which civilization has flourished and speculate on future developments.

Vol. 4 - Tales From Other Worlds:  Using footage shot in space and special effects to trace the

origins of the solar system and earth's unique evolution, this episode takes the viewer to the failed star of Jupiter, the volcano of Io and the surface of Venus.

Vol. 5 - Gifts From the Earth:  Examining the earth's mineral and energy resources, scientists

analyze how the theory of plate tectonics has revolutionized the search for the earth's             finite supply of riches.

Vol. 6 - The Solar Sea:  Using infrared and x-ray satellite "eyes" to explore the interior of the

earth's life-giving star, scientists investigate the sun and how it interacts with the solar system.

Vol. 7 - Fate of the Earth:  The final episode examines the role of life in shaping the planet and             man's current and future impact on geo-chemical cycles and ecological balances.

 

551                  Nature's Fury           

NAT                                                     1996                60 min.

Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and floods have dramatic consequences for human kind.  In dramatic scenes of cataclysmic destruction and human courage, you'll learn how earthquakes create and shape our landscape, how rotating updrafts can build into tornadoes, or how cloud disturbances can grow into hurricanes.  Join scientists as they study the elemental killers.  Their work is critical, not only to prepare and protect us, but also, hopefully, to better predict.

 

551.1               Geology:  Our Restless Planet

GEO                                                    1993                14:03 min

From the crust to the dense central core, we see how shifting plates create mountains and volcanoes; and the causes of earthquakes, hot springs, and geysers.  We discover how millions of years ago, an enormous super continent broke apart and the pieces drifted on a sea of molten magma to form today's land masses.

 

551.21             Ring of Fire

RIN   DVD                                           1991                40 min

                        Examines the circle of volcanoes and seismic activity that rings the Pacific Ocean.

Shows the birth of a volcano in Chile, the eruption of Mt. St. Helens, a volcano in Sakurajima, Japan, the 1989 San Francisco earthquake and other volcanoes.

 

551.4               Biology:  The Biology of Water

BIO                                                      1988                15:10

WATER...it has no equal.  It is an ideal medium for carrying nutrients to and from living organisms.  It has the power to dissolve substances easily; we need it to function, to drink, to grow food and to bathe in.  This issue outlines the wondrous life giving properties of water -- a medium every living thing depends on.

 

551.5               Earth Science:  Project Monex Studies the Monsoon

EAR                                                    1986                12:30 min

The date of the next monsoon, the rain-bearing seasonal winds that sweep into Asia from tropical oceans, has been called the world's most important weather prediction.  Over half of the people on earth - more than two and a half billion in Asia - depend on the monsoons for both their livelihood and food supply.  This program describes a project carried out by twenty-three nations involving three hundred scientists, five satellites and dozens of ships and aircrafts to better comprehend the monsoon.

 

 

551.5               Weather  (Eyewitness series)

WEA                                                    1996                35 min

A mixture of animation and live footage serves as a background for a narrated introduction to a portrayal of weather and climate and their influence on human life and activities.

 

551.6               Chemistry:  Ozone Blanket in the Air

CHE                                                    1991                14:23 min

This edition takes students there, where a multinational force of scientists came together to unravel one of the most perplexing and important environmental mysteries of modern times.  It also presents modern science's ongoing efforts to stop ozone depletion.

 

551.56             Lightning! Nature’s Most Dazzling and Dangerous Display

LIG      DVD                                        2004                60 min.

                        Nova.  Armed with the latest high-tech mobile radar and computer technology and large

amounts of courage, the world's top scientists and meteorologists take part in some of the most dangerous work imaginable. Scientists as they tempt nature by creating the world's tallest lightning rod, which triggers awe-inspiring thunderbolts a few hundred feet from observers. Program includes statistics, visits with some of lightning's tragic victims, and a dazzling light show set to music.

 

551.6               Climatology: Science Explores Our Climate With the Latest Technology

CLI                                                      1989                16:17 min

This video uses animation and live-action photography to describe the science of climatology.  Discover the causes of our weather system, its spatial and temporal variations, and its effects as an active element of our environment.  Find out how large drifting air masses in the Earth's atmosphere cause over-all weather changes ... and see how scientists can predict this movement using special data visualization techniques.  Basic storm elements of temperature, pressure and moisture are described with actual newsreel footage of tornadoes, hurricanes, and flooding.  The program also examines changes in the global climate while comparing earlier forecasting methods to current procedures. 

 

551.6               Ecology:  The Greenhouse Effect

GRE                                                    1988                12:24 min

For decades scientists have theorized that as harmful gases accumulate in the atmosphere, the Earth's blanket of air will become a global heat trap ... triggering long  term climatic changes and increases in sea level.  This video focuses on what is being called "The Greenhouse Effect" ... and why it's happening and how to control it.

 

569.911 Dinosaur

DIN                                                      1994                35 min.

From the Eyewitness series by BBC Lionheart Television; narrated by Martin Sheen.  Become a paleontologist and piece together the facts behind these real-life monsters.  Experience the process of discovery, the excitement of digging, reconstruction, and the realization of what dinosaurs might actually have looked like.

 

574                  Exploring Illinois’ Natural Resources

EXP   DVD                                          2004                25:00 min

                        Aquatic Illinois (grades 5-9), 14:06 -- Biodiversity of Illinois (grades 5-10), 19:14 – plus

Illinois birds (grades 4-6) -- Kids for trees (primary grades) -- Wild mammals of Illinois (grades 4-6).  Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

 

574.5               Aquatic Illinois         

AQU                                                    2003                1 Cd-ROM

                        Includes: Aquatic Illinois activities & teacher's guides. -- Aquatic Illinois video. -- Frogs

and toads of Illinois audio. -- Projects WILD, WILD Aquatic, Learning Tree and WET. -- Wood projects for Illinois wildlife. -- For more information.

Learn about Illinois' aquatic habitats and their inhabitants, use of water, aquatic history

 and many additional topics . Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). For grades five through nine, this CD-ROM includes lessons correlated to the Illinois Learning Standards, teacher background information, a video, frog calls and more.

 

574.5               Ecology:  "Making the Right Choices"

ECO                                                    1994                25:08 min

This video takes an in-depth look at ecology and conservation.  In this program, we travel from South Florida, where rare crocodiles are being helped, to Alaska where caribou populations and migrations are being monitored with light aircraft and satellites.  We also see how non-native plants have distributed the natural ecosystems in different parts of the country, and what is being done to restore these areas.  Many rare and beautiful plant and animal species are also featured. 

 

574.5               Ecology:  Saving America's Wildlife

ECO                                                    1989                25:14 min

Preserving wildlife takes more than a knowledge of ecology and conservation.  Today's wildlife manager is also a wildlife biologist.  This film focuses on the role of scientific wildlife management in maintaining our current wildlife population and the important factors that make successful restoration of a species possible.

 

574.5               Ecology:  Understanding Forest Decline

ECO                                                    1990                13:15 min

This video explores the "lungs of the earth".  Included is a history of forest decline, and explanation of nutrients trees need for growth, as well as a detailed look at the innovative steps scientists at Cornell University's Boyce Thompson Institute are taking to evaluate and solve this complex ecological problem.

 

 

574.5               Living Planet

LIV                                                                               1991                39 min

The purpose of this film is to expose people to the beauty and wonder of the natural world, and the need for people to protect and preserve it through environment consciousness.

 

574.5               The Nature Connection

NAT                                                                             1993                6 Tapes, 60 min each

The video collection is of the popular and highly-acclaimed Discovery Channel series of the same name.  In each episode, Dr. Suzuki leads a group of children on a voyage to discover different aspects of the environment and learn how each individual is "connected" to nature.

                        Vol. 1:  Episode 1: Buying a Rainforest.  Dr. Suzuki and the kids have organized campaigns to

save tracts of tropical rainforest by purchasing them for $25.00 per acre.  Witness what their dollars have accomplished.

Episode 2: Urban Ecology  The group joins up with children from the inner city to rediscover nature in an urban setting.

Vol. 2:  Episode 3:  Fishing the Ocean   At a tiny port on the east coast of Newfoundland, the

group learns about a fisherman's way of life, of how it is being threatened and how it might be preserved.

                                     Episode 4:  Where Our Food Comes From  The group gets a taste of life on a working

farm, as they participate with chores such as milking, weeding and harvesting.

                        Vol. 3:  Episode 5:  Merv's Forest  The group visits Merv Wilkinson's farm, a 150-acre tract of

forest, to discover how selective logging and forest management can preserve old growth forests while providing for the pulp and paper industry.

                                     Episode 6:  Water Works  Exploring one area of the Great Lakes basin, the group

looks at the role of water in the biosphere, focusing on its uses and abuses.

 

                        Vol. 4:  Episode 7: The Badlands  On a trip to the Badlands, the group explores the bone beds

in Dinosaur Provincial Park where fossil evidence shows how dinosaurs and other creatures lived 65 million years ago.

                                    Episode 8:  A Winter Walk  The group treks through a wooded conservation area to

see how animals make their winter homes in hollow trees, on the ground protected by snow, underground, or in caves or dens.

                        Vol. 5:  Episode 9:  Carmanah  The group explores one of the most beautiful temperate

rainforests in the world, the Carmanah Valley on Vancouver Island, where they visit a research camp and climb to the top of a giant Sitka spruce tree.

                                    Episode 10:  Grasslands  The groups meets a rancher who shows examples of both

well-managed and overgrazed grassland, as well as the diversity of plant and wildlife that inhabit the prairies.

                        Vol. 6:  Episode 11:  Tide Pools  The groups visits a small island off the coast of Vancouver,

where they observe tide pools rich with marine life such as clams, oysters, starfish, hermit crabs, sand dollars, and geoducks.

                                    Episode 12:  Cattail Country  While exploring a marsh located in a large industrial

center, the group is surprised to find a great variety of living plants and animals, as they discover turtles, see carp mating, and collect dragonfly larvae and frogs' eggs.

 

574.5263         City of Coral

COR                                                    1983                57 min.

In a cinematic voyage through the ecosystem of a coral reef, one of the world's most fascinating and colorful environments, this program reveals an underwater universe of enormous complexity in which creatures exhibit strange solutions to the problems of survival.

                                                                       

574.8               Biology:  Genetic Engineering - Understanding the Nature of Change

BIO                                                      1985                12 min

This program profiles genetic engineering and some of its applications.  Through still in its infancy, genetic engineering holds tremendous scientific promise.  Prospects include new methods to control human disease, to manufacture chemicals, to eliminate wastes, to make livestock more resistant to disease, and to make crops naturally resistant to disease, insects and drought.

 

574.87             Biology:  Changing Natures Blueprint

BIO                                                      1993                13:28 min

In this provoking program, we see how scientists are using natures blueprint DNA to genetically engineer pharmaceuticals to cure hereditary and acquired diseases.  With the help of sheep, scientists found a way to manufacture FACTOR 9, which gives blood its clotting ability and hopes for a cure for HEMOPHILIA.

 

577                  Life on Earth - Series

LIF                                                       1989   

There are four million different kinds of animals and plants in the world.  This series is the story of how a few of those life forms came to be as they are, not as isolated oddities but as elements in a long and continuous story that began billions of years ago.

                        Vol. 1:  The  INFINITE VARIETY                               58 min

Blending scientific data with wildlife photography, David Attenborough presents the history of life over 3 1/2 billions years in this 13-part series.  In this volume, Attenborough explains where, when and in what order the earth's more than four million species evolved.

                        Vol. 2: BUILDING BODIES                                        58 min

                        Focusing on marine invertebrates whose ancestry began 600 million years ago, David Attenborough explores the world of such creatures as jellyfish, mollusks and horseshoe crabs.

Vol. 3:  THE FIRST FORESTS                                  58 min

How plant life overcame the difficult problem of migration from sea to land and the impact of this development on insect locomotion is examined using micro-photography of several species of primitive plants.

                        Vol. 4:  THE SWARMING HORDES                         58 min

David Attenborough looks at the evolution of insects and the specialized functions of several varied species.

                        Vol. 5:  THE CONQUEST OF THE WATERS          58 min

The evolution of the fish, the first animals to develop backbones is the subject of this episode, which includes superb underwater photography.

                        Vol. 6:  THE INVASION OF THE LANDS                 58 min

Exploring the development of life on land, which began 350 million years ago, David Attenborough looks at species such as the lungfish that exhibits characteristics essential for life on land.  The coelacanth, a living fossil of the Indian Ocean, is filmed underwater for the first time.

                        Vol. 7:  VICTORS OF THE DRY LAND                    58 min

Traces the rise and fall of dinosaurs and investigates a variety of reptiles, including tortoises, iguanas, snakes, lizards and crocodiles.

                        Vol. 8:  LORDS OF THE AIR                                     58 min.

Feathers, a significant evolutionary development, are essential to birds -- not merely for flight, but also for insulation and territorial and courtship purposes.  This episode focuses on the uses and advantages of this evolutionary achievement.

                        Vol. 9:  THE RISE OF MAMMALS                            58 min

Beginning with the development of marsupials, Attenborough explains  how and why the most enterprising reptiles became mammals.  He demonstrates the advantages placental mammals have over marsupials.

                        Vol. 10:  THEME AND VARIATION                          58 min

There are remarkable differences among mammal species.  This episode illustrates some of the most striking variations.

                        Vol. 11:  THE HUNTERS AND THE HUNTED         58 min

This episode focuses on the relationship between hunter and prey - one of the most powerful creative forces of evolution.

                        Vol. 12:  A LIFE IN THE TREES                                58 min

How primates solved the survival problems of life in the trees through the development of binocular vision and grasping hands is fully examined in this episode.

                        Vol. 13:  THE COMPULSIVE COMMUNICATORS             58 min

The series ends with tracing the origins of human beings in Africa three million yeas ago and the impact of man's talent for communication on the environment.

 

578                  Technology:  The Microscope - Indispensable Instrument

TEC                                                     1989                14:41 min

From its simple beginnings in the 17th century, the microscope has evolved into a complex and sophisticated instrument.  In this video, you will see the microcosmos through some of the most sophisticated microscopes.  Witness sharp 3-D pictures produced by a scanning electron microscope, learn how x-rays are being used in        microscopy and find out the newest ways of seeing the world's smallest objects including ultrasound.

 

581                  Botany:  Exploring the Future of Our Plant World

BOT                                                    1989                14:15 min

This video gives viewers a behind the scenes look at the Royal Botanic Gardens in London, England, its vast library, enormous collection of exotic plants and the seed bank that keeps alive a community of plants already extinct in their natural habitat.  Find out how unknown species are identified and learn what medical science and agriculture are gaining from the latest discoveries in botany.

 

581                  Success With Indoor Plants

SUC                                                    1985                57 min

In this program from the Garden Series, you'll see simple secrets to make your plants bloom, thrive, and flourish.  Popular television gardener, Ed Hume, is featured in this program.

 

583.64             Breaking the code sequencing the Arabidopsis genome

BRE                                        2000                            20 min

                        This video describes the Arabidopsis Thaliana Multinational Genome Research Project. The project's purpose is to seek

 solutions to the problems of food crop production in climates that are not suitable for traditional crop growth. The video describes how scientists from around the world are working on the project and why the Arabidopsis serves as the model for higher-order plants.

 

589.9               Biology:  Bacteria Serving Humanity

BIO                                                      1987                13:31 min

Bacteria belong to a family of cells which are nature’s catalysts, producing substances which literally transform matter.  This video explores the new science of biotechnology how scientists are manipulating bacteria to do the things we want them to do.

 

591.572           Animal Impostors

ANI                                                      1982                57 min.  

Both predators and prey use remarkable forms of deception to achieve their goals--either to eat or to avoid being eaten.  This program examines the ingenious ways a variety of animals respond to this basic and powerful creative principle of life.

 

595.7               Biology:  Studying the Beetle

BIO                                                      1986                23:08

This video employs amazing close-up nature photography to provide a fascinating look at the world's most abundant and successful form of insect life.  It also details the life cycles of the tiger and lady beetle, shows interesting aspects of other beetles, and concludes by stressing the harmful and beneficial values of these insects.

 

595.7               Chemistry:  Leaf-cutting Ants, Nature's Chemists

BIO                                                      1988                13:08 min

The leaf-cutting ant plays a special role in the living order of nature.  These fascinating insects are accomplished architects, farmers, biologists, and chemists.  Their colonies present the perfect study ground for entomologists.  With the help of close-up cinematography, this video goes underground to capture - first hand, the intricacies within the leaf cutting ant kingdom that is ruled by a Queen.  They also explore her majesty's hierarchy, discover their special farming techniques and uncover the ant's secret weapon.

595.7               Entomology:  Insects and Biology (Part I)

ENT                                                     1988                15:34 min

As many people as there are on Earth, there are still far more insects, and many of these insects are threatening the world's food supply.  This video focuses on controlling insects with the use of pheromone technology.         

 

595.7               Entomology:  Insects and Chemistry (Part II)

ENT                                                     1988                15:38 min       

Insects are perhaps some of the world's best communicators.  Much of their language relies on chemistry.  Their bodies are miniature laboratories that allows them to recognize and/or synthesize highly complex chemicals enabling them to seek food, attract mates and defend themselves.  This video helps give insight into the tiny communicative insect kingdom and their remarkable abilities as chemists.        

 

595.7                              Insect

INS                                                      1994                35 min.

From the Eyewitness series by BBC Lionheart Television; narrated by Martin Sheen.  Industrious, sociable, and environmentally useful, insects are nevertheless avoided and ignored.  Here, you can safely examine the wonders of the insect world through macrophotography and startling 3-D graphics that reveal the true importance of these amazing creatures.

 

595.79             Entomology:  The Evolution of Bees

ENT                                                     1991                22:32 min

This video offers an extraordinary tour of bee evolution.  From the solitary Ammophila Wasp, to Colletes, Leaf-Cutter, Bumblebees....and finally to the most highly developed member of the bee family - Honeybees.

 

597.8               Biology:  Frogs - The Amazing Adaptable Creature

BIO                                                      1987                23 min

Frogs and toads have survived on earth for a hundred million years, in an amazing variety of forms and environments.  This ancient creature, with its myriad adaptations and variations, plays a key role in the field of biology.  This program is an introduction to this notable amphibian.

 

597.9                              Reptile

REP                                                    1994                35 min.

From the Eyewitness series by BBC Lionheart Television; narrated by Martin Sheen.  Experience the alien world of these cold-blooded vertebrates, learning the truth about these often misunderstood creatures and uncovering reptilian facts that are stranger than fiction.

 

598                                    Bird

BIR                                                      1994                35 min.

From the Eyewitness series by BBC Lionheart Television; narrated by Martin Sheen.  Soar through the sky and around the world in this exciting journey from the bird’s distant dinosaur past to its present astonishing variety.  Look close-up at the staggering range of sizes, shapes, and habitats of these feathered creatures, and experience the miracle of flight.

 

599                                    Mammal

MAM                                                   1994                35 min.

From the Eyewitness series by BBC Lionheart Television; narrated by Martin Sheen.  Mammal reveals the most amazing facts and folklore about our favorite furry animals.  Towering or tiny, ferocious or friendly, mammals trot, hop, swim, and soar.  Meet the mammals that make up this huge and varied family

 

599.059           Signs of the Apes; Songs of the Whales

SIG                                                      1984                57 min

Copy 1            This program presents a comprehensive review of the latest research in animal communication, from language experiments with dolphins and apes to studies of animal  calls in the wild.  (Nova Series)

 

599.059           Signs of the Apes; Songs of the Whales

SIG                                                      1984                57 min

Copy 2                        (See above for description)

 

599.5               Whale Watch

WHA                                                   1982                57 min

How do scientists study and film the behavior of the Earth's largest mammals?  This program offers unique insights into these techniques as it observes the activities of whales in the lagoons off the coast of central Mexico. (Nova Series)

 

599.74             The Grizzles

GRI                                                     1987                60 min

Travel from Alaska's Brooks Range to Wyoming's Yellowstone National Park  for a fascinating portrait of this powerful, intelligent, and extremely aggressive creature.

 

604.7               Energy:  Nuclear Waste Management

ENE                                                    1989                15:22 min

This video takes an in-depth look at radioactive waste disposal and the latest scientific techniques in recycling "spent" nuclear fuel.           

 

608                  American Inventors

AME                                                    1991                45 min.

This video presents the fabulous story of how inventors changed the way we live.  Narrated by Phyllis Schlafly.  Officially recognized by the Commission of the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution.

 

608                  General Science:  Minority Inventors of Science and Engineering

GEN                                                    1987                13 min

The U.S. Patent System protects both inventors and business investors from exploitation, and so promotes the development of their ideas.  This video profiles some minority group inventors and the ways in which their inventions have benefited humanity.

 

610.69             Careers in Health Care

CAR                                                                            24 min

Featuring the Methodist Health Group, this film provides a trip through health care professions to help viewers explore the field.

 

610.7               Medicine:  Biomedicine Rebuilds the Human Anatomy

MED                                                    1985                12:45 min

Today, scientists and engineers are joining with physicians and other experts worldwide to improve health care.  This is a report on such "collaborative biomedicine" projects at Johns Hopkins University, including such implants as a reprogrammable heart pacemaker, a heart defibrillator, and a medication delivery system which could someday aid diabetics, drug addicts, alcoholics, and victims of chronic pain.

 

611                  Physiology:  Human Muscles

PHY                                                    1992                15:25 min

This video explores the mysteries of motion - from our grain, to muscle fibers, to the microscopic protein filaments that make movement possible.  The program defines skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles.  It concludes by exploring leading-edge research into specialized athletic training, heart patient therapy and cures for human             muscular disorders.

 

612                  The Incredible Human Body

INC      DVD                                                    2002                60 min.

                        Explores the human body through individual case studies, highlighting cutting-edge

medical technology and life-and-death personal dramas. National Geographic.

 

612.31             Physiology:  The Mouth - Organ of Life

PHY                                                    1990                14:35 min

This video delves into the sophisticated chemistry and construction of the human mouth.  The program explains how jaw and muscle structure help shape the human face, details the role the mouth plays in digestion, and uncovers the unexpected connection between our sense of sight, taste, and smell.

 

612.7               Build Better Bone Now

BUI                                                      1994                15:30 min

Produced by the Missouri Osteoporosis Foundation and the Dairy Council, this video offers sound advice for preventing bone disease and describes lifestyle decisions and habits that build healthy bones.

 

612.7               Physiology:  Your Skin - the Inside Story

PHY                                                    1993                14:30 min

The skin, the largest human organ, is examined in this graphically illustrated report.  It takes a close look at the epidermis, which provides the first line of defense against the outside world, and delves into the mysteries of the dermis.  Included in this report is information about how the body fights off infections, the damaging effects of the sun, and some practical tips about dealing with acne.

 

613.2               Wasting Away:  Understanding Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia

WAS                                                    1985                4 parts, 40 min. total

The information in this video is provided to educated students about the sociological and psychological aspects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia.  The goal is to help students understand eating disorders as problems in which people use food and body size to solve emotional difficulties in much the same way that others use alcohol or drugs.  Emphasis should be placed on underlying causes of these syndromes rather than on detailed descriptions of symptomatic behaviors.

 

613.7                              Covert Bailey’s Total Body Challenge

COV                                                    1995                9 tapes plus book

                        Tape 1:  Get Fit Faster                                    Tape 6:  Christia Bailey’s Aerobic Workout

                        Tape 2:  Muscle Mastery                                Tape 7:  Fit or Fad?

                        Tape 3:  Yo-Yo Diets                                      Tape 8:  Myth Busters

                        Tape 4:  Four Food Facts to Live By              Tape 9:  Power Boosters

                        Tape 5:  Your Target Diet

 

613.7               President's Challenge

PRE                                                                            15 min

This video is the instructor's guide for Presidential Physical Fitness Award Program provided as a public service by Citrus Hill Plus Calcium.

 

613.8               The Aftermath (Highway Safety - Alcohol Countermeasures)

AFT                                                     1991                23:53 min

                        The Illinois State Board of Education provides this safety film.

 

613.8               S.A.D.D. - 3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Off Dope; Why Kids Take Dope

SAD

 

 

 

613.82             Smokeless Tobacco: Is It Worth the Risk?

SMO                                                                           19 min

 

613.9               Considering Your Options: Information on abstinence and contraceptive choices

CON                            for teenagers             199?                23 min

                  In animated segments, Alex goes on-line to learn more about his contraceptive options,

combined with segments with real teens discussing their choices and concerns about sexual activity and various birth control methods. Discusses “Big Myths” that are a source of misinformation among teens, and these contraceptive methods: abstinence, condoms, birth control pills, Depo-Porvera® and Norplant®  injections.

 

615                  Cocaine:  The Physiological Effects

COC                                                                            21:30 min

 

615                  A Matter of Balance

MAT                                                                            Approx. 20 min.

                       

615                  Pharmacology:  Medicines From Nature

PHA                                                    1990                16:23 min

This video goes behind the scenes for a look at the complex process of new drug discovery, revealing some of the most important medical discoveries from nature.  The program also highlights the latest advances in the science of pharmacology.

 

616.1               Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Second Chance for Life

CAR                                                    1986                18:45 min

This video presents an introduction to CPR by using a variety of reenactments of emergency situations.  The goals for the program are to demonstrate CPR techniques and the importance of CPR training for emergencies that may occur at work, at play, or in the home.

 

616.8               I Live in an Alcoholic Family

ILI                                                        1988                3 Parts - 13, 10,  & 13 min

In Part I, the concepts of addiction and alcoholism as a disease are defined.  Students discuss some of their home situations.  In Part 2, the same students learn about the three C's: - they did not cause it, they cannot control it, and they cannot cure it.  In Part 3, members of the same group focus on what they can do to repair the damage done to them by alcoholism.

 

616.86             Private Victories

PRI                                                      1988                1 tape - 4 dramas, 25 min ea

This series is designed to capture the interest of teens and to help them choose to lead drug-free lives.

Episode 1:  Bobby  A dramatic story-line about how Bobby, a championship athlete, becomes

       involved with cocaine, has a heart attack, and ends up in a coma.

Episode 2:  Hank  A new student confronts drug dealers and users.  Learn how Hank and

       other students form a new rock band and deal with peer drug users.

Episode 3:  Jackie & Stacy  An action-packed drama featuring two friends, one of whom gets

                   involved with crack.  Viewers will see the down side to drug use.

Episode 4:  Todd  A teen drug pusher learns hard lessons about what drug use does to him

        and to his friends.

 

616.86             Sons and Daughters: Drugs and Booze

SON                                                    1984                29 min

 

616.861           Life Under the Influence

ALC                                                     1984                57 min.

This is an interdisciplinary report of one of the nation's most serious diseases.  As this program reveals, the search for a scientific understanding of alcoholism can be as complex as the disease itself.

 

616.95            Rabies

RAB                                        1998                           10 min

DVD               American Veterinary Medical Association presents an up-to-date look

at the problem of rabies, rabies prevention and vaccination, and explains why rabies  is a danger to humans and animals, what to do if bitten by a wild, stray or pet  animal, and ways to avoid being bitten.  Grades 4-12.

 

 

616.95             Sexually Transmitted Diseases:  What You Should Know

SEX                                                     1988                2 Parts - 11 & 14 min

This program is designed to impart information about a leading health problem affecting the lives of teenagers today.  It follows the fictionalized story of a high school student who contracts a disease, receives treatment, attends an STD education and prevention seminar, and vows never to be so careless about sexual involvement again.

 

618.2               Young, Single, and Pregnant: A New Perspective

YOU                                                    1982                4 Parts

This video is designed to present statistical facts in a social, cultural and personal context in order to establish teenage pregnancy as a major problem; identify physical, emotional and social consequences of unwanted teenage pregnancies; reveal and analyze the underlying causes of teen pregnancies; describe in detail the biological processes of fertilization, pregnancy and birth;  enumerate contraceptive methods; and emphasize way to avoid teenage pregnancy, and if it does occur, identify means of coping with it responsibly and effectively.

 

620                  Engineering:  Computer Chips Shape an Information Society

ENG                                                    1985                12:59 min

Microelectronic computer chips and associated computer technology will increasingly aid human progress..   This is a report on the microchip's history, production, and growing role in shaping the Information Society.

 

620                  Engineering:  Lightweight Construction, Science Mimics Nature

ENG                                                    1988                13:00 min

Through scientific studies, we can recognize the natural laws which shape matter.  Mother Nature consistently relies upon the hexagonal honeycomb for many of her creations.  Engineers have duplicated this successful formula.  It is a key ingredient in lightweight construction.  Composite materials are being used in a variety of ways because of their durability, energy efficiency and relative low cost compared to some metals.  This program explores the latest breakthroughs in this fascinating field.

 

620                  Engineering:  Solving Today's Problems

ENG                                                    1994                12:52 min

The program looks at the wide range of engineering opportunities in this career guidance program.  Included is information about mechanical, electrical, electronic, and chemical engineering.  The full range of specialties including product design, testing and manufacturing is surveyed.

 

621.381           Technology:  Sensors Extend Human Senses

TEC                                                     1990                22:58 min

Sensors have the capacity to view, monitor, and isolate one element from another.  This video takes a close up look at many different types of sensors and the task each performs.

 

621.3819         Miniature Miracle:  The Computer Chip

MIN                                                     1985                60 min

Witness the miracle of the technological revolution.  Today, robots do jobs too dangerous for humans, and computers help the disabled to walk again.  At the heart of this new technological era is the computer chip.  This power-packed chip, coupled with human ingenuity, is the key to the amazing inventions examined in this National Geographic program.

 

621.4               Energy:  Power from Thin Air

ENE                                                    1991                14:13 min

Today, high technology wind turbines harness megawatts of energy we eagerly put to work.  This edition traces the rise, fall and revival of windmills.  It also examines how energy scientists are using modern materials and test technologies to improve windmill reliability and output.

 

 

 

621.47             Engineering: To Capture the Sun

ENG                                                    1987                12:35 min

Today, a variety of solar energy technologies are being developed to meet the long term energy needs of our planet - from solar electric power plants to solar home heating and hot water systems, and projects to convert crops to natural gas.  This program surveys these projects.

 

624.2              The Story of the Golden Gate Bridge

GOL                                        1995                           50 min

VHS                The story of the Golden Gate Bridge, one of the foremost man-made

tourist attractions in the United States , which critics said could never be built.

 

629.134           Engineering:  High Tech Aircraft Revolutionize Flight

ENG                                                    1985                12:30 min       

This program uses computer animation, exciting footage of engineering tests, and actual in flight sequences to dramatize the three advances: the beautiful and innovative far-back-wings aircraft; the brilliant and demanding project to develop new fuel efficient jet engines; and the perfection of new helicopter technology, including "intelligent" cockpits, double bladed helicopters, and new tilt rotors.

 

629.22             Ride Safe, Ride Smart

ATV                                         1999                            9 min.

VHS                 Safety tips for ATV riders.

 

629.22             How to Buy a Car: Beating the Sales People at Their Game

HOW                                                   1992                15 min

                        This instructional video is presented in a way that is short, easy to understand and fun to learn.

 

629.28             Rules of the Road

RUL                                                     1994                18 min

A companion to: Illinois rules of the road, from  Sec. of State and Kemper National Insurance Companies.

 

629.283           Be Sensible: Don’t Drive Yourself to Distraction, 2nd ed.

BES                             2006                8 min. 

                        Distracted driving contributes to 1 in 4 collisions. This video is to help new drivers with knowledge they can apply

 every day to become more sage and responsible motorists. Includes 9 p. instructor booklet. From Cingular Wireless.

 

629.283           Be Sensible: Don’t Drive yourself to distraction

BES                                                     2002                8 min

Distracted driving contributes to 1 in 4 collisions. This video is to help new drivers with knowledge they can apply every day to become more safe and responsible motorists. Includes 8p. instructor’s booklet. From Cingular Wireless.

 

629.283           Rules of the Road

RUL                                                                             15 min

This video is brought to you by George H. Ryan, Ill. Sec. of State and Kemper National Insurance Companies.

 

629.4               Footsteps of Giants

FOO                                                    1986                46 min

This video chronicles 25 years of America's adventure in space from Alan B. Shepard's historic flight in 1961 to the Space Shuttle Challenger's tragic explosion in 1986.

 

629.4               NASA...The 25th Year

NAS                                                    1987                50 min

This video provides a retrospective of the truly incredible accomplishments of the U.S. space program in its first quarter century.

 

629.4               Space

SPA                                                     1988                30 min

An historical approach to a better understanding of space takes you from early thirteenth century to modern space exploration.  Describes the Chinese invention of rockets and the basic physics of rocket propulsion, its modification for warfare, and its application to space vehicles.  (Concord Children's Video Encyclopedia)

 

629.4               Space Science:  Space Shuttle - Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

SPA                                                     1984                13 min

On April 12, 1981, a new era in manned space flight began, as America's first reusable space shuttle embarked on its maiden voyage.  This video portrays the history of this flying machine.  It allows the viewer to experience each phase of a typical shuttle mission: its soaring liftoff, weightlessness, a "space walk" and breathtaking reentry.

 

629.8               Engineering: The Science of Robotics

ENG                                                    1989                14:13 min

Robots have become an integral part of today's industry.   They have renovated the modern manufacturing plant and are a vital force in medicine and space exploration. 

 

630.1               A Personal Choice and Career Opportunities After College

PER                These programs were provided through the courtesy of the University of Illinois, College of Agriculture.

 

631.4               Down on the Farm

DOW                                                   1984                57 min

Managed carefully, soil and water can be renewable resources.  This program studies the dilemma of American agriculture and the conflict between the short term need for profit and the long term needs of the land itself. (Nova Series)

 

634.13            A Taste for all Seasons: USA Pears

TAS                                        2004?                         10:15 min

VHS                This video talks about pears which grow in USA . Oregon,

Washington, California Pear Bureau. Information sheet (titled: Northwest USA pears) +  1 Pear nutrition facts sheet.

 

636.089           Dedicated to Service: A career in veterinary medicine

DED                                                    2004                23 min  + 1 CD-ROM + 1 pamphlet.

                        Veterinarians protect the health of both animals and people. Employment opportunities

in private and corporate clinical practice, teaching and research, regulatory medicine, public health, and military service. Includes brief 30-40 secnd interview clips with practicing veterinarians. How to prepare to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. American Vet. Med. Assn.

 

639                  Biology:  New Experiments in Aquaculture Aided by Science

BIO                                                      1985                12:55 min

Fish culture, the raising of fish in a man-made environment for food, is at least 2000 years old.  At present about 10% of the world's fish supply is raised artificially.  This is a brief survey of some promising new developments.

 

639                  Wildlife for Tomorrow: The Story of our Un-endangered Species

WIL                                                      n.d.                  19:58 min

The success of wildlife management is shown through conservation efforts.  This film examines the elk, pronghorn antelope, trumpeter swan, wild turkey and wood duck.

 

639.9                              The Un-endangered Species:  The Success of Wildlife Management in North

UNE                America

                                                            1989                23 min

This film will explore the growth of wildlife management in American and examine its role in rescuing numerous species of wildlife from the brink of extinction to healthful and abundant numbers today.

 

641.5               Basic Mexican Cuisine

BAS                                                     1986

In this video, you'll learn the tricks and techniques of expert chefs through step-by-step demonstrations preparing guacamole, tortilla chips, chile con queso, Mexican rice, chiles rellenos, enchiladas, and flan.

 

641.5               Fun Meals For Kids

FUN