The Emerging Viruses

BBC Worldwide Learning

Scientists have identified over 200 viruses, and an estimated 1,000 more may lurk undiscovered throughout the world. This program examines current scientific research on emerging viruses. Live-action microscopy shows the impact of the HIV virus on the human immune system. Sophisticated animation depicting viral life cycles reinforces the concept that the best defense against dangerous viruses may well be a more complete understanding of how they work. A BBC Production. (50 minutes)

Tom Peters: Radically Reengineering Business

BBC Worldwide Learning

For Tom Peters, “change” is too tame of a word to describe his vision of what businesses should do to remain competitive in an age when uncertainty is the only certainty. In this dynamic seminar, the world-renowned consultant builds a strong case for implementing radically innovative management approaches. Case studies include four global businesses: ABB Asea Brown Boveri, which slashed staff to get closer to its customers; Oticon, which pioneered “spaghetti organization”; Imagination, which operates under the principle that nothing is impossible; and The Lane Group, which does business using open-book accounting. Peters also presents his “Tips to Building a Curious Corporation.” Original BBC broadcast title: Crazy Ways for Crazy Days. (59 minutes, color)

The History of Money

NBD Television Limited

How is the word "capital" related to "cattle"? What does the goddess Juno have to do with money? And is a "buck" related to a male deer? This intriguing documentary investigates the evolution of money and its impact on world history. Composed of a seamless flow of artwork, artifacts, archival footage, and film shot on location, the program spans 5,000 years, beginning with the agrarian settlements of the Neolithic period. The contributions of the ancient and modern worlds?including coins, commerce, banking, paper money, credit cards, ATMs, e-commerce, and even smart cards?are all touched upon in their turn. Of special note is an examination of the forces that have prompted these innovations and their effects on society. (55 minutes)

Digital Dirt: Matt Drudge's "Reportage" on the Internet

Nightline

Publishing online to an immense audience is as fast as clicking a mouse, for high-profile columnist Matt Drudge-a self-styled Walter Winchell for the digital age and creator of the notorious yet popular Drudge Report, registering more than a million hits per month. But for Drudge, the price for posting insider gossip so quickly includes a $30-million libel suit, initiated by White House aide Sidney Blumenthal. In this program, ABC News anchor Ted Koppel and Howard Kurtz, of The Washington Post, assess the implications of Internet publishing for both journalism professionals and cyberspace netizens. (21 minutes)

Fair Play: Achieving Gender Equity in the Digital Age

Sue Ellen McCann

How will America close the gender gap that exists in technology, to empower female students? Set at Fulmore Middle School in Austin, Texas, this program exposes counterproductive classroom behaviors and presents measures being taken to correct the misperception that computing is a males-only domain. The Director of the Center for Gender Equity, the author of SchoolGirls, the creators of girltech.com and chickclick.com, and others scrutinize issues including equal computer access in the classroom, attitude barriers both in class and out, and efforts to develop software and Web sites that enfranchise female users rather than reinforce gender stereotypes. (57 minutes)

Crossing the Divide: Creating a High-Tech Work Force

Sue Ellen McCann

As America's economy goes global and companies continue to adjust, what skills and education will tomorrow's workforce need in order to prosper in the marketplace of the future? This program profiles the Travis Communications Academy, Silicon Valley's Monta Vista High School, and the New Technology High School, "the school that business built"-schools that stress the value of critical thinking and teamwork as the building blocks of success. Former Secretary of Labor Robert Reich, the Assistant Secretary of Commerce, and others also discuss issues such as the school-to-work movement and universal Internet access. (57 minutes)

Medicine, Engineering, and the Human/Machine Interface

Harmony Management

This program investigates how mechanical technology is being adapted for use with the human body to treat disease and injury. Cyborg technology offers the possibility of melding injured bodies and machines, enhancing mobility for paraplegics and quadraplegics through thought-activated devices. Nanotechnology holds out the hope of using microscopic machines to combat internal illnesses such as cancer. And 3-D imaging technology, an essential tool for doctors at the vanguard of surgical treatment, is opening a new window on-and into-the human body. (47 minutes)

Thomas Middleton and William Rowley: The Changeling

BBC Worldwide Learning

Famed British actor Bob Hoskins gives a triumphant performance in this Jacobean parody of Shakespeare, written in the 17th century by Elizabethan playwrights Thomas Middleton and William Rowley. Beatrice (Elizabeth McGovern) is contracted to marry Alonzo (Peter Darling), but is in love with Alsemero (Hugh Grant). She hires the deviant DeFlores, played to the hilt by Hoskins, to kill Alonzo. DeFlores, enamored of Beatrice, is blind to the terrible price he will pay. Directed by Simon Curtis. A BBC Production. (92 minutes)

Spend and Prosper: A Portrait of J. M. Keynes

BBC Worldwide Learning

Few 20th-century economists have had the impact of John Maynard Keynes-the brilliant author of the Keynesian revolution-and his break-the-mold assertion that economies can achieve equilibrium without full employment. This program from the BBC archives, through interviews with Keynes and those who knew him, traces his life and ideas. Quentin Bell, J. K. Galbraith, and Ninette de Valois discuss Keynes' Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money within the context of the 1970s Monetarist views which faulted Keynes for not having addressed the dynamics of inflation. How Keynes might have viewed modern clashes between labor and industrial management is discussed, along with his belief in economics with a moral basis. A BBC Production. (51 minutes)

Behind the Big Bang Theory

Allegro Productions.

This Science Screen Report demonstrates how the Big Bang is thought to have occurred, and examines principles scientists use to support the theory. Beginning with the establishment of the concept in 1948, the program guides students through the detection of the Cosmic Background Radiation in the 1960s, which provided solid evidence of the Big Bang, to the ways in which the Hubble Space Telescope and terrestrial facilities have helped scientists elaborate on this centerpiece of modern cosmology. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (16 minutes)

How Scientists Look at the Sun

Allegro Productions.

The Sun is a dynamic body undergoing constant, violent transformation. This Science Screen Report explores the Sun's multilayered structure, the forces at work within it, and the methods by which scientists study it. Detailing the activities of the SOHO spacecraft, the program also explains various solar phenomena: nuclear fusion, the release of neutrinos, oscillation of the photosphere, and the processes by which the Sun may have formed as well as those that will eventually cause its collapse. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (19 minutes)

Microengineering and Nanotechnology

Allegro Productions.

This edition of Science Screen Report shows how the principles of microengineering and nanotechnology are being applied to environmental science, medicine, and engineering. A complete water-testing laboratory on a single microchip is spotlighted, as are grooved bandages that channel the movement and bonding of fibroblasts, speeding up healing and minimizing scarring. Research into the manipulation of individual atoms, the use of microscopic beads as medicinal magic bullets, and the identification of stress cracks caused by resonance is also featured. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (17 minutes)

Geothermal Energy: Tapping the Earth's Heat

Allegro Productions.

This Science Screen Report looks at a clean and renewable energy source that is steadily gaining scientific acceptance: hot dry rocks, otherwise known as enhanced geothermal systems. The program shows how masses of heated granite approximately 3 miles underground can be accessed with advanced drilling and computer imaging techniques, and how water forced through fissures in the granite can generate steam to produce electricity. A solid foundation for studying emerging alternatives to fossil fuels. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (15 minutes)

En El Inicio de los Tiempos-in Spanish with English Subtitles

Ente Público Radiotelevisión

Starting with the birth of the universe, this program brings to light the geologic formation of the Iberian Peninsula, the flourishing of the dinosaurs, and the rise of humankind. Using extensive dramatization, En El Inicio de los Tiempos traces the advances of the earliest humans, rendering a detailed and highly plausible scenario of existence during the unrecorded chapters of human history. Maps and photos of archaeological artifacts provide additional insights into life during prehistoric times.

The Art of Henry Moore

Illuminations

Henry Moore's work is so representative of mid-20th-century modernist concerns that a generation of art viewers may be unfamiliar with it. This program facilitates a rediscovery of the brilliant sculptor and draftsman by freshly examining many of his drawings, graphics, and monuments. From his most iconic pieces to his lesser-known works, including the amazingly relevant WWII-era tube shelter sketches, Moore's sensitive vision emerges with startling clarity. Footage from sites in the United States, Italy, and England, including the 2003 Tate Modern exhibition-as well as narration drawn from the artist's own words-bring his remarkable career to life. (61 minutes)

The Hydrogen Age: Energy Solutions for the 21st Century

American Public Television (APT)

Leonard Nimoy narrates this wide-ranging documentary on hydrogen-based energy solutions in the United States and around the world-including systems that are fully operational as well as those currently in development. Visiting China, Germany, Iceland, and other countries, the program examines the PEM fuel cell and equipment that incorporates fuel cell technology, avoiding fossil fuel consumption and utilizing clean, renewable hydrogen. This dynamic and in-depth video gives special attention to energy advances that can help developing nations improve their economies while reducing pollution and environmental damage. (57 minutes)

Supercomputing: The Power of Visualization

Rick Chavez

Astonishing ways to share scientific data are emerging in the digital age. This program explores the phenomenal growth of supercomputing and its impact on medicine, oceanography, air traffic control, law enforcement, and other fields. Showcasing practical examples of dynamic visualization technology, the video looks at three-dimensional renderings of cities accurate to the square foot, medical imaging capabilities on the cellular level, and instantaneous collaboration between laboratories a hemisphere apart. Commentary by virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier and other innovators underscores the need to recognize the human factor in the age of supercomputers. (27 minutes)

Just How Big Is Space?

Cambridge Educational

This video reveals the immensity of space by showing how its vast distances are measured and by examining the strange effects of Einstein’s theory of relativity on space travel. Topics include the units of measure in astronomy; how scientists estimate distances through parallax calculations, the inverse square law of light brightness, and the Cepheid variable, Doppler shift, and supernova methods; and time dilation, space dilation, and the distorting effect of gravity on the space-time continuum—all things to take into account as we study the universe. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and standards of the Association for the Advancement of Science. A Cambridge Educational Production. (27 minutes)

Living in Space

Cambridge Educational

This video gives students a dramatic view of what it’s like to live and work in space, with action footage of the International Space Station, the Buran-Energia Shuttle, the Mir Space Station, and Skylab. The pros and cons of living in an environment lacking Earth’s gravity, protective atmosphere, and moderate temperatures (relatively speaking) are considered, and the future of space exploration, as outlined in George W. Bush’s “A Renewed Spirit of Discovery” address, is mapped out. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and standards of the Association for the Advancement of Science. A Cambridge Educational Production. (24 minutes)

Cyberbullies

Meridian Education

Chat rooms, blogs, and instant messaging have become standard forms of communication for many young people. Unfortunately, they have also become popular ways to bully and harass others. This program is designed to prevent children and teenagers from falling victim to cyberbullying, using dramatizations and Q&A discussions to expand awareness of the issue. The video discusses cyberbullying warning signs, common patterns of abuse, and questionable online activities and destinations to stay away from. It also presents strategies for responding when cyberbullying occurs, and outlines legal problems involving privacy and libel that young Internet users should be aware of. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Meridian Production. (19 minutes)

Electrical Components Part I: Resistors, Batteries, and Switches

Beneficial Books & Video

Fixed resistors, variable resistors, ballast resistors, batteries, and various types of switches are explained in this program. Computer animation, component cutaways, and lab experiments are used to demonstrate how these basic components function. This is an informative video that will strengthen your curriculum. It is ideal for classes in electricity/electronics, technology, auto mechanics, and other technical areas. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (22 minutes)

Electronic Components Part III: Thyristors, Piezo Crystals, Solar Cells, and Fiber Optics

Beneficial Books & Video

This animated video continues the study of electronic components by demonstrating the construction and operation of thyristors, Hall-effect chips, piezo crystals, light-emitting diodes, photoresistors, solar cells, fiber optics, photodiodes, phototransistors, liquid crystal displays, etc. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (23 minutes)

British Propaganda Film Covers the Mau-Mau Uprising ca. 1954

British Pathe

In 1952, the Mau-Maus launched a rebellion against the British foreign rule in Kenya. The Mau-Mau's killed European settlers and African "loyalists" with equal abandon. The uprising continued until 1956 when British troops finally defeated the Mau-Mau's. The ultimate political impact of the rebellion was to make the injustices of European colonialism in Africa more visible to the world. In the two decades following, other African countries launched their own rebellions and independence movements. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Winston Churchill Reads His "Their Finest Hour" Speech (Part One) ca. 1940

The WPA Film Library

When the French government conceded defeat to Nazi Germany on June 18, 1940, British prime minister Winston Churchill announced in a speech to the House of Commons that Britain would continue to fight. More than 800 British fighter planes were ready to defend against the German Luftwaffe, which began air raids against Britain in July 1940. By May 1941 the Royal Air Force's superior tactics secured a victory in the Battle of Britain. Copyright The WPA Film Library.

Renewable Energy: Ethical Markets 1

Ethical Markets Media

This program examines the urgent need—not only in the U.S. but across the world—for sustainable energy; it also illustrates how new power production methods are becoming a reality. Alternative energy trendsetters are featured, including Time magazine “Hero for the Planet” Geoffrey Ballard, who explains his hydrogen fuel cell innovations. Evergreen Solar vice president Mark Farber describes his company’s advanced solar cell production methods and its mission to provide access to energy in the developing world—a goal shared by the Solar Electric Light Fund, says executive director Bob Freling. In addition, Rocky Mountain Institute founder Amory Lovins promotes the benefits of small solar power plants, and economist Hazel Henderson explores the potential of wind energy. (28 minutes)

Science in Everyday Life: Journey of the Invisible Video Clips

German United Distributors

Using scanning electron microscopy, this collection of 36 video clips takes a close-up look at the extraordinary qualities of ordinary things. Journey of the Invisible brings science home-literally-by scrutinizing objects that can be found in and around the house. Video clips include... In the Kitchen • Salt • Bread • Orange • Walnut • Cauliflower • Oat Flakes • Coffee Bean • Coconut • Tongue In the Bathroom • Toilet Paper • Toothbrush • Nail file In the Study • Computer Chip • Post-it Note • Bubble Wrap In the Craft Room • Paint Box • Ball of Wool • Candlewick • Leather • Chalk • Velcro In the Jewelry Box • Jeweled Ring • Mother-of-Pearl • Coral In the Garden • Insect Eye • Cactus • Bark • Snake Skin • Solar Cell In the Shed • Flowerpot • Bicycle Tire • Rain Jacket In the Garbage Can • Mold • Fish Scale • Broken Glass • Cigar (51 minutes)

You Only Live Twice: Virtual Reality Meets Real World in Second Life

Journeyman Pictures

Tens of thousands of people “live” there, and tens of millions of U.S. dollars are exchanged there. Welcome to SecondLife.com! After introducing viewers to this compelling virtual world, You Only Live Twice grapples with overlapping in-world/real-world issues ranging from cybersex and the psychological repercussions of virtual sex crimes, to intellectual property rights fraud, to taxation on hard cash made on virtual cross-border sales, to the medical use of Second Life as a schizophrenia simulator. Insights and opinions are provided by SL creator Philip Rosedale; virtual property development millionaire Ailin Graef; Play Money author Julian Dibbell; Lauren Gelman, of Stanford Law School’s Center for Internet and Society; New York University’s Clay Shirky; Ted Castronova, author of Synthetic Worlds; and others. Contains mature themes and explicit imagery. (47 minutes)

Electric Motors

Shopware

This program explores the basic principles behind the operation of AC and DC motors. An explanation is given about how one or more fixed magnets, either permanent or electromagnetic, can cause linear movement or rotation of a current-carrying wire. A hand rule is developed to predict motor force. Motor torque is explained as a prelude to the practical design of a direct current motor. Specific modules include Motors and Magnets, Current and Magnet Interaction, Left-Hand Rule, Motor Force, Motor Torque, and DC Motors. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (18 minutes)

Green Architecture: Environmentally Friendly Housing

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

Combining aesthetics, sustainability, and function is the challenge of green architecture-and 20 teams of college students from North America and Europe brilliantly rise to that challenge as they compete to design, build, and demonstrate the operation of the most attractive and energy-efficient house at the 2007 Solar Decathlon held in Washington, D.C. This program tracks the teams from the University of Maryland, MIT, The University of Texas at Austin, and Lawrence Technological University as they seek out corporate sponsors, research available materials, and hone their construction skills to create appealing living spaces that require zero energy. A Films for the Humanities & Sciences Production. (30 minutes)

Adrian Lyne

Prime Entertainment Group

A far cry from his origins in advertising, the feature films of Adrian Lyne are designed to impact viewers on a primal level. This program spotlights the director in an earnest discussion of his work, revealing what it was like to make Fatal Attraction, 9 1/2 weeks, Unfaithful, and other visually innovative, sexually charged movies. Lyne emphasizes his need for a solid story premise, highlighting the narrative potential he saw in Jacob's Ladder and Indecent Proposal, and for strong casting, pointing to Robert Redford, Glenn Close, and Tim Robbins as rewarding examples. In one fascinating segment, Lyne outlines ways to make the filmmaking process less intimidating for actors-such as tail-slating shots and electing not to call action. (25 minutes)

The Transformation Age: Surviving a Technology Revolution with Robert X. Cringely

Maryland Public Television

An economy in which the office is a thing of the past… a sensor system that tracks and identifies goods in transit… a camera that records every life experience in minute detail. If these sound like dreams of a distant future, think again. This program examines the boundless opportunities and staggering challenges of the digital era, presenting concise case studies of 21st-century companies, entrepreneurs, and advances. Google’s business applications, Kodak’s digital ventures, Microsoft’s Sensecam, Hewlett-Packard’s high-def teleconferencing interface, Linden Labs’ Second Life universe, and Craigslist’s immensely popular classified ads are among the developments and strategies in the spotlight. Bonus segments (DVD only) focus on additional innovations and ideas. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. (58 minutes + 40 minutes of bonus material)

Computers and Information Technology

Cambridge Educational

Over the course of just a couple of decades, technology has totally transformed the workplace—and the world. This program talks tech with a webmaster, a multimedia specialist, a computer-aided drafter/designer, a network/systems administrator, a cybersecurity expert, and a computer repair technician—a few of the people working with today’s high-end hardware and software to shape the present and create the future. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. Part of the series Top Careers in Two Years. (17 minutes)

Manufacturing and Transportation

Cambridge Educational

Living in a world of cutting-edge technology hasn’t eliminated the need for turning out-of-this-world concepts into real-world products and then delivering them exactly when they’re wanted. This program spotlights three professionals in manufacturing—a robotics technician, a machinist, and a chemical technician—and three professionals who help get products from point A to point Z: a quality manager, a distribution manager, and a dock supervisor. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. Part of the series Top Careers in Two Years. (18 minutes)

United News, Release 63 (1943): First U.S. Army Women Arrive in England

United News

This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Colonel Hobby reviews a Women's Army Corps parade; WAC tours the European countryside. 2. Commercial movies are converted to 16mm for showing at army posts; Ann Miller, Greer Garson, Linda Darnell, John Garfield, Judy Garland, Betty Grable, Heddy Lamar. 3. Trout are sorted and graded at a Canadian fish hatchery. 4. Filipino troops in the U.S. Army are issued bolo knives. 5. Naval air cadets practice landings on a modified freighter on one of the Great Lakes. 7. General Patton enters Palermo, Sicily. (9 minutes)

Genres in Music: From Handel to Hip-Hop

ClickView Pty Limited

Throughout history, musicians and musical works have reflected the fashion, culture, and social attitudes of their times. Music today is more diversified than ever, from the megahits of teen pop stars to the depth and emotionality of gospel choirs to the tones and textures produced by large-scale orchestras. Add to this the unstoppable forces of MySpace, YouTube, the iPod, and a rapidly expanding community of independent labels and producers, and the result is a kaleidoscope of styles, movements, and voices. This program gives students an overview of musical genres, including forms of classical music, rock and pop, musical theater, 20th- and 21st-century film music, heavy metal, and rap. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (22 minutes)

Doing Sociological Research

ClickView Pty Limited

This multi-segment program focuses on the world of education as it addresses aspects of how to conduct sociological research. After defining what exactly constitutes research, the video defines the concepts of reliability, validity, and representativeness through a study of social interaction in schools; sheds light on essential ideas in survey research via a study of educational inequalities; considers decision-making and social capital in education while presenting the use of interviews in sociological research; and illustrates ethnography in action as it tracks a study of surveillance in schools using observational methods. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. A part of the series Understanding Sociology. (37 minutes)

The Physics of Medical Imaging

ClickView Pty Limited

Medical imaging technologies—true marvels of medical science—give doctors the ability to analyze and interpret bodily anatomy and processes noninvasively. But how do ultrasound, hard and soft X-rays, CT scans, PET scans, and MRI scans create their remarkable images? This program thoroughly examines the physics of health-related imaging as it investigates the medical properties of electromagnetic and high-frequency sound waves. Detailed graphics appear throughout. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (27 minutes)

Designing, Manufacturing, and Evaluating a Product

ClickView Pty Limited

Almost any physical object that can be bought and sold has been through a complex design, manufacturing, and evaluation process. This program takes viewers through all three stages, explaining what each involves and underlining their importance in achieving aesthetic and functional goals. Topics include communication between designer and client or end user; the design brief; the importance of research; initial concepts and refinement; planning and constructing the prototype for production; and last-but far from least-the vital stage of product evaluation. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (20 minutes)

Sustainability Considerations in Design

ClickView Pty Limited

Can sustainability be applied to any design work, whether it's jewelry or architecture? What exactly does it mean to take a sustainable approach to design? This program examines the art of conceiving and creating physical products according to ecologically sound principles. Viewers learn the importance of, and the basic working framework for, design work that utilizes renewable resources, makes the most efficient use of energy and materials, and minimizes waste and environmental impact. Examples from the industries of architecture, fashion design, and graphic design are provided. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (26 minutes)

The Future Makers: Pioneering Sustainable Energy

Galloping Entertainment

While its fossil fuel exports are sizeable, Australia is also becoming a gigantic laboratory for developing renewable energy systems. This program examines the work of engineering trailblazers who have made the country a world leader in green technology design. Dr. Tim Finnigan uses bio-mimicry to create flexible seafloor structures that transform ocean currents into power. Likewise, Dr. Robert Dane’s Solar Sailor boat incorporates insect wing forms. Designs from Dr. Prame Chopra and Dr. Doone Wyborn hint at the shape of geothermal systems to come, while the Sydney-based activities of SunTech and its Chinese owner, Dr. Zhengrong Shi, evoke the global nature of the sustainable energy movement. Several other case studies are included. (45 minutes)

Cutting It in Costume: Design and Wardrobe Management

Classroom Video

When a play is performed, all eyes are on the actors—which means the costume department can make or break a production. This program introduces skills and responsibilities essential to theatrical costume design, technology, and management. After outlining the history of stage costuming, the video shows how an actor’s attire reveals his or her character, how a designer researches and incorporates period dress styles, and how various fabrics, colors, patterns, and aging effects are used in making costumes. Discussions of presets, quick-changes, and an actor’s backstage needs help students understand the wardrobe supervisor’s challenges. Costume professionals from London’s National Theatre add their expertise. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. A part of the series Treading the Boards: Theater Fundamentals. (25 minutes)

Google World

Tremer Releasing

From Internet search, to Android, to cloud computing: how has Google come so far, so fast, and what are the broad implications of Google's success? This program scrutinizes the Google phenomenon as it explores the company's history, corporate culture, business practices, innovations, and altruistic ambitions. Google's controversial experience in China is examined as well, along with its move to create gigantic server farms to house, ultimately, all the world's data. But as Google pursues its business and humanitarian goals, is social search technology under development by ex-Googlers taking aim at Google's core proficiency? Commentary by CEO Eric Schmidt and Google enthusiasts is balanced by contrarian insights from information privacy advocates Marc Rotenberg, of the Electronic Privacy Information Center, and Chris Hoofnagle, of the Berkeley Center for Law & Technology. (48 minutes)

Taking Risks at Intel

Hedrick Smith Productions

Andrew S. Grove, CEO, Intel Corp.Before "Intel Inside" became the sine qua non of PC manufacturing, Intel faced the prospect of being squeezed out of the microchip market by Japanese manufacturers who threatened to turn the chip into a commodity. Here, Andrew Grove explains how Intel shrugged off a business-as-usual mindset and began encouraging innovation and experimentation, enabling the company to climb back to the top of an industry where the core product is reinvented every six months. (32 minutes)

Fanthorpe, Keats, Snyder, and Harrison

Digital Rights Group Limited

In this program, contemporary poets, including W. N. Herbert and Clare Pollard, read and discuss three modern poems—"You will be hearing from us shortly" by U. A. Fanthorpe, "Front Lines" by Gary Snyder, and "Illuminations" by Tony Harrison—as well as the classic "This living hand, now warm and capable" by John Keats. (25 minutes)

Thomas, Larkin, Auden, and Dickinson

Digital Rights Group Limited

This program combines evocative readings and cinematic interpretations of "Do not go gentle into that good night" by Dylan Thomas, "At Grass" by Philip Larkin, "Musee des Beaux Arts" by W. H. Auden, and Emily Dickinson's "I heard a fly buzz when I died." Critical analysis of the poems and commentary on the creative process are offered by Wendy Cope, Andrew Motion, Kate Clanchy, Roger McGough, Michael Donaghy, PJ Kavanagh, Matthew Sweeney, and Tom Paulin. (25 minutes)

People

Digital Rights Group Limited

Segment one of this program examines the unidealized human form with Lucian Freud's nude Standing by the Rags, Arman's mixed-media sculpture Condition of Women I, and John Coplans' nude Frieze No. 2, 4 Panels. Segment two grapples with physical abuse and racial and sexual stereotyping through Nan Goldin's Nan One Month after Being Battered, Sonia Boyce's From Tarzan to Rambo Etc., and Sarah Lucas' Self-Portrait with Knickers and Self-Portrait with Fried Eggs. Segment three seeks to understand issues of identity and to discern the roots of cruelty with Louise Bourgeois' Cell (Eyes and Mirrors) and Annette Messager's The Pikes. (15 minutes)

The Victorian Nude

Illuminations

In this program, Tate Britain's Alison Smith explores contradictory Victorian attitudes toward the nude in painting and sculpture. Topics include attempts to characterize the English nude, the classical nude as an expression of moral and spiritual ideals, the mystique of the artist's studio, the sensational nudes of the later Victorian years, and modern depictions of the naked human form that began to emerge around 1900. The works of William Etty, William Blake Richmond, Annie Swynnerton, Edward Burne-Jones, John William Waterhouse, Frederic Leighton, Henry Scott Tuke, William Orpen, John Singer Sargent, and others are featured. (37 minutes)

When Your Baby Is Sick

Active Parenting Publishers

Nothing can be more distressing to a new parent than not knowing how to help when baby is sick. This program gives clear demonstrations of how to take an infant’s temperature using a digital thermometer and how to measure and give prescription medication. (11 minutes)

The Luddites

Fremantle Home Entertainment

In 1812, there were violent disturbances in England when new machines were introduced into the wool industry. This docudrama re-creates the attempt, doomed from the start, of the desperate victims of the new machine age to strike back. Unable to get through to management, a group of workers vented their frustrations on the machines. Thus the Luddites have become symbolic, not only of the pointless opposition to machines' taking over human lives, but also of the larger issue of the human toll of industrialization. (50 minutes)

Mary Shelley: The Birth of Frankenstein

BBC Worldwide Learning

Her father was philosopher William Godwin. Her mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, was feminism’s founder. By pedigree and experience, Mary Shelley was uncannily equipped to write the gothic masterpiece Frankenstein. This program offers a fresh exploration of her novel, focusing on how Shelley’s personal life influenced the book and mirrored it afterwards. Along with reenactments of scenes from her classic and dramatizations of her life, the program draws from a wealth of primary sources, including readings from her mother’s A Vindication of the Rights of Woman and Mary Shelley’s personal letters, as well as those of her husband, Percy Bysshe Shelley, and of Lord Byron. A BBCW Production. (60 minutes)

Graphic Design: What's in a Logo?

Digital Rights Group Limited

Graphic designers with the consulting firm Navy Blue must produce a new corporate identity for Digital Animations Group, a Scottish company on the cutting edge of 3-D technology. Their task is to create a logo that captures the company's spirit and works across different formats, such as on paper, signs, windows, and Web pages. This program follows the entire process, from sitting down with the client to determine the mission, to brainstorming and pitching proposals, to unveiling the finished product. (15 minutes)

Architecture & Construction

Cambridge Educational

With over 13 million jobs in the U.S. alone, the Architecture & Construction Career Cluster is simply huge. This program offers a sense of how wide-ranging the opportunities can be by looking at the educational and training requirements, as well as the actual work of an architect, plumber, electrician, and construction and building inspector. Correlates to the National Standards for Life Work. A Cambridge Educational Production. Part of the series The Complete Career Clusters. (20 minutes)

Light and Shadow

Radio Netherlands Television

The use of special light effects as a narrative element; the suggestion of an internal source of light in the work of Rembrandt and his followers; Vermeer's alternation of sunlight and shadow; the absence of shadow in Mondrian; the uses of light to relate interior to exterior space; the use of light as a material-this program looks at five centuries of light and shadow in Dutch art. (25 minutes)

Water for Profit

Deutsche Welle

The moment demand outpaces supply, water becomes a commodity to be traded in the global market. But who owns the rights to water? And how can a price be set on water? In this program, the pros and cons of privatization are assessed in a number of water management situations around the world: Aguas Argentina in Buenos Aires; the Bechtel corporation in Cochabamba, Bolivia; Thames Water company in Jakarta; and a public/private test partnership in Albania. Corporate representatives, anti-privatization activists, farmers, and industry experts offer commentary from all sides of the issue. (27 minutes)

Investing

Agency for Instructional Technology

A 10-year high school reunion provides an chance to investigate opportunity cost, supply and demand's effect on wages, investing in human capital, and the costs and benefits of career decisions. In another segment, two workers, thinking hard about their futures, learn about incentives for investing in human capital and the economic risks involved, why people change jobs, and factors that enhance job mobility. Galloping competition in the manufacturing sector sets the stage for discussing productivity, investments in robotic technology, automation and the loss of jobs, and the role of government in training displaced workers. Correlates to National Economics Standards. A 152-page teacher's guide is included. (68 minutes)

Understanding Calculators

Cambridge Educational

Beginning with the history of calculators, this live-action program presents interviews in which professionals discuss how they use calculators. The various features of a calculator are illustrated, and on-screen examples demonstrate the use of basic functions. More complicated calculations, such as percentages and square roots, are demonstrated, along with the functions of memory and constants. A Cambridge Educational Production. (30 minutes)

May I Help You? Commendable Customer Service

Cambridge Educational

This video teaches beginning workers how to provide good customer service through maintaining a good attitude, projecting positive body language, using the correct tone of voice, and developing rapport with the customer. Also explains and demonstrates proven techniques to placate angry customers. Better service leads to customer satisfaction and is good for both the career of the capable employees and future of the company. A Cambridge Educational Production. One 30-minute video.

Cable TV and Beyond

Planet Pictures

This program details the history of this dynamic medium from its modest beginnings. In 1949, cable meant television for locations that had very poor reception or were inaccessible to broadcast signals. By the mid-1970s, cable service began to expand rapidly due to the easing of government restrictions and the use of satellite transmissions. Fiber optics, new cable-ready TVs, and an explosion of programming by an ever-growing number of networks helped to increase the number of available channels from a mere handful to hundreds. In the 1990s, with nearly 60 percent of American households wired for cable, it drew close to parity with the Big Three networks and PBS. More recently, cable has come to mean Internet access as well. For many people, the TV is now a source of personal communication, expanded learning and entertainment, and shopping as viewers use e-mail and the World Wide Web from their TVs. As the world reaps the possibilities of media convergence, what else will come down the cable pipeline? (28 minutes)

The War Poets

Eagle Rock Entertainment

The futility and madness of the First World War was the spur for some of the most moving poetry ever written, but the young men who brought the voice of reason to the Great War were themselves part of a long tradition of war poetry. This program traces the development of the art of war poetry from Anglo-Saxon times to the early 20th century and the works of Brooke, Owen, and Sassoon. Using extensive feature film footage as well as contemporary images, the program brings a new vitality to the checkered tales of heroism, cowardice, luck, valor, and misery which together form the experiences of war over the centuries. Jon Stallworthy of Oxford University, one of the world’s foremost authorities on war poetry, analyzes the works. (61 minutes)

Fire and Fever: London 1665-1666

Eagle Rock Entertainment

This program shows London as an overcrowded, filthy city ripe for the two disastrous events destined to strike at its heart within one year's time. In the first part of the program, set in 1665, a live actor uses vivid descriptions by period character Dr. Nathaniel Hodges, and readings from Daniel Defoe's Journal of the Plague Year, to show a society stretched to its limits by raging disease. Superstitions surrounding the disease are discussed, along with the social and political factors that contributed to its onset and spread. In the second part of the program, an actor playing period character Samuel Pepys uses readings from Pepys' diary to explain the causes and provide political and social insights into the fire that in 1666 destroyed most of London, including St. Paul's Cathedral and the Royal Exchange. (53 minutes)

The Violin

West Six Media

This program traces the history of four violins made at the workshop of master craftsman Andrea Amati-an original Amati made in 1566; a violin made by Nicolo Amati, an instructor to Stradivarius; and two 18th-century violins. We visit the Venice workshops of other violin master craftsmen, and see how the craft spread from there to Switzerland, where a workshop established in the 17th century still thrives today. (28 minutes)

Rhythms to Nirvana: An Introduction to Indian Classical Music

Lightworx

Since India’s ancient times, music has been considered a potent vehicle for attaining nirvana, or spiritual salvation. This intriguing program provides an overview of the history of Indian classical music, from its divine origins to the present day, showcasing popular stringed, wind, and percussion instruments such as the sitar, sarangi, veena, tambora, and sarod; the flute, shehnai, and harmonium; and the mridang, tabla, and bayan. The Indian approach to teaching music is also discussed. (30 minutes)

Teaching Writing: A Process Approach—Level 1

Cambridge Educational

This program explores the process approach to writing instruction, asserting that the act of writing is more than simply the completion of a product; it is a complex, creative, and unpredictable progression of ideas and strategies. With commentary from veteran writing instructors—including Dr. Lois Matz Rosen, author of Within and Beyond the Writing Process in the Secondary English Classroom, and Michael Steinberg, author of The Writer’s Way: A Process Approach to Writing—the program outlines specific group activities for each step in the process: invention, drafting, sharing work in progress, revising, and editing. Lively footage from high school and college classrooms shows instructors circulating among groups of highly engaged students, offering advice and suggestions through formative rather than summative evaluation. A stylish, inspiring guide to an effective and thoroughly tested teaching method, Teaching Writing provides vital preparation for any composition, journalism, or creative writing instructor. Recommended for teachers of grades 6–10. Correlates to English Language Arts standards and Secretary’s Commission on Achieving Necessary Skills (SCANS) Information. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide and other educational resources are available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. (44 minutes)

Physics: Properties of Light

Allegro Productions.

This edition of Science Screen Report examines the importance of the Sun's electromagnetic energy, and how light makes life on Earth possible. Focusing on the properties of visible light and their relation to human perception, the program demonstrates how different wavelengths of light determine color, how various surfaces reflect or absorb light, and the importance of light as a communication tool throughout human history. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Produced in association with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology and the Junior Engineering Technical Society. (14 minutes)

The Planets

Cambridge Educational

Any study of the universe requires a solid understanding of the solar system-home sweet home and the launching pad for intergalactic exploration. This video explains how the solar system formed and offers plenty of detailed information on the inner and outer planets. The minimum requirements for planetary life as we know it and the specifics of the Sun, asteroids, comets, and the planets' many moons are also given. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Science Education Standards, National Educational Technology Standards, and standards of the Association for the Advancement of Science. A Cambridge Educational Production. (29 minutes)

Separating Mixtures

ClickView Pty Limited

Using clever animation and real-world examples, this video gives viewers a solid grounding in the principles of mixtures, how they can form, and how they can be separated. Starting with everyday tools and materials-including a campfire, sugar, water, and magnets-the program illustrates simple and complex experiments that demonstrate a wide range of mixture separation techniques. Viewers will discover the difference between solvents, solutes, and solutions; the characteristics of suspensions and colloids; and both low- and high-tech methods for separating mixtures, from evaporation and magnetism to paper chromatography and the use of a centrifuge. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (22 minutes)

Kitchen Safety

Meridian Education

The kitchen is a warm and welcoming place, but there are dangers. Make your students aware of them with this video. Using examples and what-if situations, it explains how to safely use and store knives; how to operate small appliances and the stove without accidents; how to prevent bruises, shocks, and burns; and how to put out a fire (and when to simply evacuate and call 911!). The first step to avoiding kitchen catastrophes is awareness. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, National Health Education Standards, National Science Education Standards, and National Educational Technology Standards. A Meridian Production. (17 minutes)

Electrostatics

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

This program explores basic electricity as it was perceived by Benjamin Franklin and other early theorists, as well as the principles of positive and negative charge, conduction and induction, atoms and electrons, and elementary charge. Coulomb’s law is related in detail, including the torsion balance experiment that led to the breakthrough. Insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors are also explained and demonstrated. Specific modules include Electricity, Positive and Negative, Conduction and Induction, Atoms and Charge, Elementary Charge, Coulomb’s Law, and Insulators and Conductors. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Previously sold individually. A Shopware Production. (32 minutes)

The NewsHour: Space Exploration

NewsHour Productions

In the conquest of space today, it is robots, not humans, who get the glory. This group of NewsHour segments describes missions that represent the foreseeable future in space exploration: sensor-filled craft and remotely operated devices going where men and women can't. The program features Deep Impact, a comet-blasting probe; Cassini-Huygens, pioneer of Saturn's moon Titan; Robonaut, a machine designed to perform human tasks; Ranger, a huge mechanical spider that could conceivably repair the Hubble Space Telescope; the Hubble itself, aging but carrying on; and the planned Webb Space Telescope, Hubble's eventual successor on the vanguard of deep-space science. Original broadcast dates: 12/22/03 to 6/29/05. (32 minutes)

Understanding Media Literacy

Carmelina Films

TV and radio commercials, Web sites and banner ads, magazine ads, pop songs, photos, and even news articles and textbooks: all of them are sending messages to influence the reader/viewer/listener. How do they grab their attention? What are they selling—a product or service? a lifestyle? an ideology?—and why? Would a different media consumer interpret the message differently? This program raises more questions than it answers, which is the whole point: to prompt students to question, question, question the messages they are bombarded with daily. Savvy media consumers aren’t born—they’re made; and this program is an excellent tool for shaping the classroom dialogue. (35 minutes)

Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason: Jeanette Winterson

Doctoroff Media Group

Raised with parental expectations that she become a Christian missionary, the teenaged Jeanette Winterson embarked instead upon a defiant journey of self-discovery-sparked by the books she smuggled into her bedroom. In this conversation with Bill Moyers, the author of Sexing the Cherry, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, and Lighthousekeeping talks about Weight, her new version of the story of Atlas and Hercules. She also discusses the power of art to build a fulfilling inner life. (34 minutes)

Bill Moyers on Faith & Reason: Sir John Houghton

Doctoroff Media Group

An atmospheric physicist and a leading expert on global warming, Sir John Houghton speaks as a scientist and evangelical Christian. The author of Does God Play Dice? A Look at the Story of the Universe and The Search for God: Can Science Help? talks with Bill Moyers, explaining his belief that science and religion, rather than dividing society, can both work towards improving the human condition. (28 minutes)

Organizing Quantitative Data

Uniview Worldwide

This video focuses on effective ways to understand and organize data using descriptive statistics. Analyzing data collected from studies of young music students, the video helps viewers sort through basic data-interpretation concepts: measures of central tendency, levels of measurement, measures of dispersion, and graphs. A wide range of organization principles are covered, including mode, median, and mean; discrete and continuous data; nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio data; standard deviation; and normal distribution. Animation and graphics clarify and reinforce each concept. The video concludes with a quick quiz to assess understanding and focus on key areas. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. (37 minutes)

Bottled Up: Repackaging the Brand

Digital Rights Group Limited

The decision to develop a new squeezable Marmite bottle means altering a container style that had gone unchanged for 103 years. This program follows the process from prototype to final design and the emergence of a brand-new product which the design team hopes will revitalize the Marmite business. Confronting the technical challenges arising from Marmite's thick consistency, the team enlists the help of a renowned package-design guru and, after a harrowing test period, eventually commissions a line of squeeze-bottles from a large German manufacturer. Meanwhile, the marketing director and a graphic designer work out a new concept for the bottle's label. (25 minutes)

Math Can Take You Places

Agency for Instructional Technology

With American schools struggling to boost mathematics scores, math teachers need all the guidance they can get. This bilingual program contains a powerful tool-chest full of lesson demonstrations, professional development videos, and an interactive quiz-all designed to help educators develop real-world teaching examples and applications. Five segments feature a high-energy middle-school teacher in action, leading students through measurement, equivalency, domain/range/reasonableness, problem-solving, and patterns. Five additional segments focus on professional development, presenting tips from experienced teachers on honing algebraic thinking, incorporating video and the Internet, implementing manipulative learning tools, and showing how math is used in everyday life. English or Spanish soundtrack, DVD only. A viewable/printable instructor's guide-containing lesson plans, classroom activities, a helpful Web link, and more-is available online. (50 minutes)

Finance

Cambridge Educational

Money, they say, makes the world go around. But who keeps all those daily transactions moving, and how do they do it? Let a group of finance pros do the explaining with this program on the Finance Career Cluster! As your students watch, they’ll discover that wealth management specialists, accountants, bank managers, and stockbrokers are all linked by one common thread: the management of assets. Lifelong learning is stressed as these finance professionals share their knowledge about their areas of expertise. A Cambridge Educational Production. Part of the series The Complete Career Clusters. (19 minutes)

Circuits

Films for the Humanities & Sciences

This program presents both the theory of electric circuits and basic practical methods of managing circuits safely. The benefits and dangers of ground circuits are investigated, together with safety devices such as fuses and ground fault interrupters. The concept of electric resistance is introduced. Specific modules include Completing a Circuit, Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Ground Circuits, Ground Faults, Ground Fault Interrupters, Resistance, and Electrical Resistance. Correlates to all National CTE Organizational Standards (including the provisions of the Perkins Act). A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Shopware Production. (27 minutes)

CyberSecurity

Cambridge Educational

The Internet offers vast possibilities for learning, making a living, and having fun—but it can also destroy reputations, empty bank accounts, and ruin lives. This program cautions students about potential hazards to their computers—not to mention their careers, finances, and futures—that exist online. Highlighting the importance of setting up a firewall and keeping one’s operating system up-to-date, the program provides straightforward advice about protecting against hackers, viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, adware, phishing e-mails, and other high-tech threats. Each concept is defined in user-friendly terms. More basic but equally vital steps like maintaining multiple passwords and not sharing personal information are also discussed. Commentary from experts, as well as questions from peers about the details of computer safeguards, will help students increase their online security. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National ISTE Technology Foundation Standards for Students. A Cambridge Educational Production. (21 minutes)

Automotive

Visual Education Centre

Meet three women who have embarked on high-powered careers in the automotive industry. This program profiles Linda Simon, a former hairdresser turned truck driver who works in some very tough road conditions; Brenda McWilliams, an auto body technician in a state-of-the-art repair facility; and Danuta Wozniak, who excels as an auto mechanic in a woman-owned shop. Remarks from coworkers and supervisors provide additional layers to the descriptions of each job. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

E-Commerce

Visual Education Centre

This program features profiles of three women who have forged successful careers in e-commerce: Kerry Sizer, a programmer who has helped shape her company’s online business model; Sheila Zoghaib, a webmaster who administers multimedia learning Web sites; and Barbara-Judith Caron, a Web consultant tasked with staying on top of current trends and tastes in Web site design. Additional information from coworkers and supervisors supplements each job profile. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

Robotics and Automation

Visual Education Centre

Introduce viewers to three women who have found gainful employment in the field of robotics and automation. This program profiles Isabelle Tremblay, an engineer specializing in the use of robotics for space exploration; Jessica Amsden, a robotics technician who works in automated manufacturing; and Cheryl Hyrnkiw, owner-operator of Solarbotics, which produces educational robot kits. Commentary from coworkers and supervisors rounds out the descriptions of each job. Part of the series Career Options for Women: Emerging Opportunities. (24 minutes)

Nice Guys Finish First: Game Theory and the Quest for Mutual Cooperation

BBC Worldwide Learning

The Selfish Gene is frequently misread as a biological justification for ruthless behavior. In this classic program, author Richard Dawkins sets the record straight through an exploration of selfishness and enlightened self-interest built upon evidence from the Prisoner's Dilemma game and real-world non-zero-sum social situations. "The tragedy of the commons," symbiotic behavior among animals, benign cooperation between stalemated armies during the First World War, and Robert Axelrod's findings from his landmark Prisoner's Dilemma computer program tournament are considered. Also, footage of a simple Prisoner's Dilemma experiment being conducted is included. Original BBCW broadcast title: Nice Guys Finish First. (51 minutes)

Bill Moyers Journal: David Cay Johnston on Equality / Tom Paine’s Legacy

Doctoroff Media Group

This edition of Bill Moyers Journal casts a wide net. Bill Moyers talks with David Cay Johnston, author of Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill), who asserts that America’s system has been rigged to benefit the super-rich; with Harvey J. Kaye, author of Thomas Paine and the Promise of America, who has dedicated much of his life arguing for Paine’s decisive influence on the American experiment in democracy; and with Craig Unger, author of House of Bush, House of Saud and The Fall of the House of Bush, in which he lays out the political intrigues of the Bush administration and the Saudi royal family. A Bill Moyers essay on Martin Luther King, Lyndon Johnson, and their strategy to pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is also included. Broadcast date: January 18, 2008. (58 minutes)

Universal Newsreels: Suspense Story -- National Press Club Hears Hitchcock (03/18/1963)

Universal Newsreel

This Universal newsreel focuses on Alfred Hitchcock, master of suspense, and his film The Birds. At the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., Hitchcock speaks humorously about his 50th movie and receives a citation to mark his 30 years of contributions to the world of entertainment. Universal Studios. (2 minutes)

The al Qaeda Code: Internet Video and the Radicalization of Muslim Youth

Filmoption International

The Internet is the new training ground for terrorist organizations—a readily accessible, globally distributed broadcasting platform for recruitment, indoctrination, and instructional videos. With unprecedented access to al Qaeda and radical jihadi video content, this program provides penetrating insights into the minds of those who produce these underground films—and of those who watch them. Jihadi video producer Omar Bakri and jihadi media distributor Mohammed al-Massari are featured, as well as media warfare and counterterrorism specialists at the U.S. Military Academy and others committed to the fight against the online radicalization of Muslim youth. (42 minutes)

Bohr's Model of the Atom

ClickView Pty Limited

A good way to introduce quantum theory is to profile the individuals who pioneered it. This program focuses on Niels Bohr’s contributions to our understanding of the atom and the behavior of subatomic particles according to quantum mechanics. Outlining theoretical precursors of quantum physics—including the ideas of John Dalton and J. J. Thomson—and a brief biography of Bohr, the video shows how the Danish physicist devised his atomic model and sheds light on his first and second postulates. Clever animation and helpful summaries enrich this valuable survey of the history and legacy of Bohr’s achievements. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (27 minutes)

Inside a Computer

ClickView Pty Limited

Computers: everyone uses them, but how do they actually work? This video goes beyond the desktop and program software to grapple with the system hardware itself. After a quick history of the computer, Inside a Computer takes a close look at the motherboard, with its central processing unit, RAM, and system clock; input devices such as the keyboard, mouse, and joystick; output devices like the monitor and printer; and storage devices, including internal and external hard disks and flash drives. The binary system of data management is also examined. Designed for computer novices, technicians-in-training, and experienced software users who want a better understanding of how a computer does what it does. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (27 minutes)

Self-Esteem and Identity in the Digital Age

ClickView Pty Limited

The development of authentic self-esteem and a healthy sense of self has always been a vitally important part of growing up. But this process is a challenge that has gotten even trickier to negotiate due to the widespread integration of digital technology into everyday living. Drawing on the insights of a clinical psychologist/family therapist, an adolescent psychologist, and a number of students, this program introduces the dynamics of child/adolescent psychology with a special emphasis on technology-related pitfalls associated with growing up in the digital age—particularly body image issues aggravated by the media and antisocial behaviors resulting from too much time spent online. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (27 minutes)

E-learning in Education

ClickView Pty Limited

The revolution in information and communication technology and its eager adoption by the Millennials has created significant teaching opportunities-and challenges-for instructors. This program aims both to inform and to inspire educators as it encourages them to make e-learning an integral part of the instructional mix. The evolution of youth communications in the 21st century; implications of multi-literacy, such as technology-enhanced lateral thinking; the educational potentials of computers, cell phones, and mp3 players both in and out of the classroom; and approaches to creating a top-down, school-wide culture of collaboration and learning are discussed. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (21 minutes)

Catching the Sun: The Physics of Solar Energy

ClickView Pty Limited

Electricity and heat—two forms of energy that American households and businesses can’t do without. More and more consumers and companies are realizing that we can’t rely on fossil fuels for these necessities and must switch to renewable sources. This program investigates three main ways in which solar energy is used around the world: solar hot water, photovoltaic solar panels that generate electricity for small consumers, and thermal arrays that use sunlight to produce electricity in large commercial plants. Viewers will learn about the science involved in each type, the practical challenges of implementing them, and other developments in this exciting and growing area of the renewable energy economy. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (18 minutes)

Renewable Fuels

ClickView Pty Limited

Besides the well-documented ecological harm that fossil fuels inflict, they have another drawback: our planet is running out of them. What will we use in their place to heat our homes, power our vehicles, and light our cities? This program studies the problem of energy resource depletion and explores potential solutions appearing around the world. Graphically illustrating the “deadlines” at which coal, oil, and natural gas supplies are expected to vanish, the video then examines advances in wind, geothermal, and solar power technologies—presenting the pros and cons of each. Real-world examples in Australia, England, Kenya, and other countries are shown. Hydroelectric and nuclear power sources are also discussed. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (24 minutes)

Managing Databases

ClickView Pty Limited

Data is of extremely limited value unless it can be quickly and easily sorted, searched, and linked to other data-tasks at which database management systems excel. This program takes viewers through the fundamentals of making and maintaining a database: creating a basic table structure, setting up relationships, creating a data capture form, formulating queries, setting up reports, and creating and running macros. Featured DBMSs include Oracle, DB2, Access, MySQL, 4D, and FileMaker Pro. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (26 minutes)

Roles and Responsibilities in IT

ClickView Pty Limited

The field of information technology is continually expanding. What is it like to work in this dynamic industry? Focusing on IT positions at IBM’s overseas operation in Australia, this video outlines the qualifications necessary to be an IT professional while describing associated duties in the areas of product development, sales and marketing, and system development, maintenance, and support. The interconnected nature of various IT functions is stressed. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (28 minutes)

The Information Age

ClickView Pty Limited

Streaming media, digital downloads, 24/7 communications, virtual worlds, and data galore: welcome to the Information Age! In this program, technology experts and everyday Internet consumers talk about the high-tech world we live in. Using clear and simple terms, they comment on available types of online services, their benefits and drawbacks, the widening impact of the Web on pretty much everything, and the digital divide-and ways to bridge it so that no one has to be left behind. Viewable/printable educational resources are available online. (30 minutes)

Prelinger Archives: Magic in the Air (1955)

Prelinger Archives

This Prelinger Archives film illustrates the basic principles of what was, in 1955, state-of-the-art television technology. Visiting a TV studio as it prepares for a live broadcast, the film shows how television equipment works--including going inside a bulky camera and examining its contents, then following the broadcast "signal" with the help of classic voltage-like animation to a TV antenna and into the home of a happy viewer. How electrons are used to scan and reproduce a picture is explained quite effectively, if not in complete scientific detail then at least to the satisfaction of the average high-school physics student. The evolution of TV technology is paralleled with that of the American car. Jam Handy Organization, for the General Motors Corporation, Department of Public Relations. (8 minutes)

Prelinger Archives: Henry Ford's Mirror of America (Part II) (1962)

Prelinger Archives

This Prelinger Archives film (part 2 of 2) is a compilation of images and sequences from the Ford Film Collection, with excellent footage of United States history, culture, industry, and daily life between about 1915 and 1930. Highlights include Coney Island, the increasing pervasiveness of the automobile in American life, and early manufacturing footage. This second part concentrates on American life as the country progressed toward the 1930s. Continues looking at the social impact of automobiles as well as other social, cultural, and economic changes. U.S. National Archives and Records Service. (19 minutes)

Overcoming Problems with Speech, Hearing, and Vision

Animated Biomedical Production

This program explains the principles of assisting people with speech, hearing, or vision impairments. Various speech impediments are explored, such as misshapen palate, spastic dysarthria, and dysphasia due to stroke or Parkinson's disease. Speech pathologists are shown working with individuals who have speech or hearing impairments. Excellent computer animation is used to show the two major forms of hearing loss, conductive and sensorineural deafness, along with the different types of assistance each requires. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are discussed, and useful tips to assist people with hearing impairments are outlined. Similarly, the program provides guidelines for assisting blind people and interviews with them that contain helpful advice for practical living arrangements. (40 minutes)

Stonehenge

TVS TELEVISION LIMITED

Archaeologists can tell us when and how this great monument was built, but not what it was supposed to be, or do: an Arthurian Round Table? a megalithic computer? Its literary interest lies in its roots, which it shares with many of the strands in the Arthurian romances, the tales of Chaucer, and the Celtic strains in Shakespeare. This program looks at Stonehenge's history and legend and at the fascination it still holds today. (28 minutes)

Before the Alphabet

SFP Productions

Before there was writing, people remembered-the history of the tribe, how to make tools or placate the gods, who owned what. The growth of commerce required written records. This program traces the development of writing, from the earliest Sumerian cuneiform examples and the almost parallel development of hieroglyphics in Egypt, through the evolution of different concepts and shapes to the development of a workable alphabet, explains how the mysteries of cuneiform writing and hieroglyphics were solved, and shows superb examples of these early forms of writing. (26 minutes)

Branded: Personal Identity Through Consumer Products

SND Films

This program updates the philosophy of branding, a practice that has evolved to define personal identity through a product line, a lifestyle, or simply a concept. Cultural anthropologist Ted Polhemus explains the theory of branding and its evolution in the global marketplace. Nicolas Hayek, CEO of Swatch, uses his company's success story to discuss the emotional nature of buying-and buying into-a brand. The indie skateboard entrepreneurs of Girl & Chocolate describe their brand as representative of a lifestyle. And the advertising duo who created "do," a brand with a lot of attitude but no products, look at brands as a form of personal statement that replaces worn-out cultural identity tags such as political affiliation. (42 minutes)