Introduces strategic, study-related online search methods that teenage or college-level veiwers may not be familiar with, especially if they are accustomed to the more recreational side of the internet. Outlining ways to formulate initial questions about a topic, the program offers examples of frequently used search engines (from Google to specialized databases) and how to take advantage of them using keywords, quotation marks, Boolean operators, nesting, wildcard and truncation symbols, and other typed-in directives.
"A virtual cosmos of information is now at our fingertips. But does more equal better? What's the impact of online bias and propaganda? Is there an answer to the growing problem of plagiarism? This series illustrates best practices for exploring and researching in the online world, with help from real-world media experts as well as graphic novel-style characters who are learning to navigate cyberspace"--Container.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Valentine's Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Describes the celebration of the month of Ramadan by an Islamic family and discusses the meaning and importance of this holiday in the Islamic religion.
Columbus Day honors the accomplishments of Christopher Columbus as well as the spirit of discovery. Learn about Columbus and his voyages, as well as the controversy surrounding his explorations. While he opened up the Americas to exploration and settlement from Europe, it was at a great cost to the native peoples already living there.
A biography of the Afro-American businesswoman whose invention of facial creams and other cosmetics led to great financial success and who, throughout her life, devoted herself to many social and political causes.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underly the celebration of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
Explores the symbols, customs, rituals and folklore underlying the celebration of Easter. Presented with traditional songs, folk tales, and arts and crafts.
