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Pbs: American Experience: Into the Deep: America, Whaling, and the World
Trace the history of the American whaling industry from the 17th century, through to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War. [01:20:00] (2010)
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Pbs: City of Cranes
This fourteen-minute video looks at the cranes that are everywhere in a city's skyline today. It takes you into the world of crane operators and lets you see the world from the cab of a crane. The video is accompanied by information...
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Pbs: American Experience: Reagan: Actor, Governor, President
Companion website for a documentary film about the life and career of Ronald Reagan, with a virtual tour of the Reagan Presidential Museum and Library, a biographical timeline, excerpts from two biographies, a gallery of Reagan family...
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Pbs the Presidents: Ronald Reagan
This site from PBS "The Presidents" provides a detailed biography of Ronald Reagan, the 40th U.S. President. Read about Reagan's early life and career, presidential policies, and legacy. Supplemental primary sources are also provided.
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Pbs: Wgbh American Experience: Reagan
This multi-media website provides a timeline of the life of Ronald Reagan, fortieth President of the United States. Includes video clips from the documentary, biographical snapshots of his family and key players of his presidency,...
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Nova: Arctic Passage: Remnants of an Expedition
In this five-part audio slide show Russell Potter talks about what has been found from the ill-fated Franklin expedition. He also puts the expedition in historical context with drawings and newspaper articles from the time.
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Pbs: The Miracle of Rice
Curious about the origin of rice, how it is raised, and the effect it has on cultures around the world? This PBS article is kid friendly, and brief. There is also a video of rice terraces at Japan's Lake Biwa as a metamorphosis over the...
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Pbs Learning Media: Curious George: Blast Off!
Curious George is the only one who can restock the International Space Station with supplies, which means he's going up to space in a rocket! After students watch the video, they build and launch their own air-powered rockets, which they...
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Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom: A History of Us: Democracy & Struggles Webisode 13
Webisode 13 - Democracy & Struggles. The history of the United States is presented in a series of webisodes, within each are a number of segments. Included are links to lesson plans, teacher guides, resources, activities, and tools.
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Wnet: Thirteen: Freedom a History of Us
A guide to webisodes that explore the journey of freedom for all in America. Webisodes start with the movement for Independence from the British to the Civil Rights Movement. Webisodes are broken into segments. Included is teacher guides...
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Pbs Video: Exclusive Paul Mc Cartney Video
PBS presents an exclusive video interview with ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney. [32:06]
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Pbs: This Emotional Life: Autism
Collection of articles on autism: what it is, what causes it, misconceptions people have about it, symptoms, treatment options, and ways the autistic person, and the caregivers and family members can take care of their needs. Jason, who...
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Pbs: This Emotional Life: Meditation
Explains what meditation is, how it is done, the benefits it offers, and how it relates to spirituality. Has links to a collection of videos discussing different aspects of meditation.
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Pbs: Cold Warriors: Wolves and Buffalo
Explore the relationship between buffalo and wolves in the North American plains with this wildlife video! Join filmaker Jeff Turner as he follows one pack of wolves observing how they live together with the buffalo. [53:10]
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Unc Tv: Birth of a Colony: North Carolina
This video covers the history of North Carolina from its pre-European days. Looks at the first colonies, the changes that occurred in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the war with the Tuscarora. The section on The Roanoke Voyages begins...
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Pbs: Program: War of 1812
This collection includes brief video clips as well as a full length documentary on the war of 1812.
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Nova: Hurricanes
PBS explores the new tools available to make it easier to predict a hurricane's intensity. Contains links to a quiz that will separate the "hurricane know-it-alls" from the rest of us as well as a section entitled: "How do they know that?"
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Nova: Stem Cells
PBS site provides information as to what stem cells are, what they do and how we find a balance between hope for cures and respect for life. Contains links to stem cell research, the cloning process as well as politics of stem cells.
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Pbs Nova: Nova Science Now: Leeches, the Search for Et, Stem Cells Breakthrough
Watch this video to learn PBS NOVA: how scientists calculate the probability of intelligent life forms on other planets. Listen to experts' opinions on this topic and learn what scientists are doing to search for extraterrestrials. [51:58]
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Pbs: Nova: How Smart Are Animals?
Learn about animal behavior, communication, and intelligence by taking a look at separate case studies of a dolphin, an octopus, a dog, and a parrot. [55:13]
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Pbs: Nova: Science Now: Obesity
A scientific inquiry into what causes obesity. Includes research surrounding a chemical in the brain proven to regulate body weight. [12:20]
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Nova: Storm That Drowned a City
This video by NOVA extensively covers Hurricane Katrina's effect on New Orleans in August of 2005. [53:28]
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Nova: Newton's Dark Secrets
The genius of Newton is detailed in this video by NOVA. Articles, interviews, and translations of his work are posted here. [52:32]