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Ancient Times

I. Ancient Times -"Ancient Egypt" explores the society of one of the world's first civilizations and examines its similarities to modern life. 2. "Hieroglyphics" looks at the evolution of the picture writing used by ancient Egyptians for more than 3,000 years. 3. "Pyramids of Egypt" looks into why and how these engineering marvels were constructed. 4. "Statue of Zeus" takes a close look at one of the most famous statues of the ancient world. 5. Researchers look for the lost city of Atlantis in "Minoan Mystery." 6.

Times Medieval

"A program designed for children in grades K-6, consisting of a variety of 5- to 15-minute segments. - 1-Long Ago and Far Away; 2-Castles; 3-Making a Stained-Glass Window; 4-The Legend of King Arthur; 5-Armor; 6-Medieval Manuscripts...'Music of the Middle Ages' rounds out the program with a selection of Gregorian chants.".

Rocks and minerals

2002
Examines three different types of rock and how each is formed. A visit to the Grand Canyon illustrates how geologists discern clues to Earth's history by studying the composition of rock layers that have eroded over millions of years.

The ancient world

2004
Investigates long-ago civilizations in India, the Mediterranean Region, and parts of Africa.

Ants

2001
Ants evolved from wasps into some of the most socially complex insects ever. Introduce your students to these tiny wonders; four video segments cover everything from their build to their buildings.

Africa-- people and places

2001
The first segment discusses the geography of Africa. The second segment shows the traditional way of life of a tribe of nomads of Kenya and of a rural tribe of Gabon. The third segment discusses the importance of the Nile River to people living in Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt. The fourth segment shows how the documentary film, "The Leopard Son," which took place in Serengeti National Park, was made.

Measurement and scale

2001
Viewers are introduced to the measurement concepts of weight, length and scale.

Ancient Egypt

1999
Explores the history and culture of ancient Egypt, and provides a more in-depth look at Egyptian hieroglyphics and pyramids.

Life in ancient Rome

1999
Introduces students to the daily life life of Roman citizens, shows how the introduction of stone as a contruction material changed the way buildings were constructed, and gives them an inside look into the government of the Roman republic.

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