juvenile films

Four 30-minute Cyberchase episodes present geometry applications in the real world and cover the following topics: properties of a line, parallelograms, math in nature (crystals) and circles.

Charlie and Lola see that playing together is more fun than getting their own way. In these six wonderful stories, Charlie and Lola use their creativity and imaginations to make sense of the world around them.

Shows viewers how length, weight, temperature, and capacity are measured, discussing units in the U.S. customary and metric systems, estimates, and tools such as rulers, balance scales, and thermometers.

Explains how wind occurs, what jet streams are, how wind is measured, the effects of wind storms, and the use of wind as a source of energy.

Uses period accounts and journal excerpts to examine the voyages of Ferdinand Magellan, and describes his expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

Describes Hernan Cortes's and Francisco Pizarro's conquests and explorations in Mexico and Peru, discussing how European diseases aided in the destruction of both the Aztec and Inca civilizations.

Investigates where sound comes from and how it is created, discussing vibrations and sound waves, and including real-life examples.

Explores the structure and techniques of persuasive writing through the experiences of two students who must each compose letters to support their individual issues.

Presents an introduction to the process of story writing, as the editors of "Wordswork" magazine learn that a story idea can begin anywhere, including characters, settings, or plots.

Explores the structure and techniques of writing both formal and informal essays including business letters, memos, and resumes.