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Rainforest biomes

Discover how the species of the rainforest have adapted to the temperature and humidity, and why the threat of its destruction will have a far-reaching impact on the planet. Hands-on experiment.

Eli Whitney

2001
Examines Whitney's cotton gin, including the economical and historical significance of the invention.

Weathering & erosion

Discover the Earth's natural forces, such as weathering, erosion and deposition and see what effects they have on the planet. Includes hands-on experiment. Correlates to the National Science Education Standards for Earth & Space Science.

A history of invention

Takes a close-up look at some of the world's greatest inventors and their landmark contributions.

U.S. foreign policy

2002
Looks at the unique position that the United States occupies in the world and how what America says and does has an enormous impact. Also examines the role of the President as chief policy maker and the varied departments that help accomplish the goals set by each administration.

The process of U.S. government

2002
Looks at how the opinions of the general populace affect the policies set forth by the United States government. Also examines the structure of the party system and the election process.

The legislative branch

2002
Students get a glimpse of the legislative process in action as they follow the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964 from the time it was introduced as a bill to the point at which it became law, tracing it through the committees and sub-committees of the House and Senate.

The judicial branch

2002
Examines the federal court system and the state court system of the United States. Also looks at some landmark Supreme Court decisions and how a case makes its way to the Supreme Court.

The executive branch

2002
Examines the duties of the different departments in the executive branch of the United States government. Also looks at the numerous roles of the U.S. President.

Fish

2006
Takes viewers dep into the waters of the world to discover some of the most exotic creatures in nature.

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