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DVD/Video Reservation Form VI 1059 - Active Learning with Technology: A Professional Development Portfolio. 2 DVDs. The first two episodes in this series provide an overview of the role of technology in supporting student-centered learning. VI 0519 America's Achievements in Space. 10 VHS cassettes + 4 photographs + 10 guides. 836 min. 1986. VI 1104 - An Introduction to Scientology. DVD. 2006. 51 min. An interview with L. Ron Hubbard, in which he discusses the origins and practice of Scientology and Dianetics. VI 0782 - Biotechnology 1. DVD + guide. 2002. 55 min. Presents some of the details of cloning techniques and identifies implications of what this technology might mean in the future. Also looks at stem cell research and the ethics of this research. VI 1346 - Changing Populations: Causes, Impacts, and Management of Migration . DVD. 2007. 40 min. Changing global economic and political conditions are dramatically shifting traditional patterns of migration. Political unrest in the Middle East; war, famine and poverty in Africa and the opening up of the European Union to new countries are all giving rise to new migrants. VI 1343 - Climate Change. DVD. 2007. 25 min. This program explores the history, controversy, and cutting-edge developments surrounding cloning, a scientific breakthrough capable of literally changing the destiny of the human race. VI 0700 - Clone. VHS cassette. 2002. 58 min. This program explores the history, controversy, and cutting-edge developments surrounding cloning, a scientific breakthrough capable of literally changing the destiny of the human race. VI 0649 - DNA Profiling. VHS cassette. 1999. 15 min. Explains the latest DNA extraction and quantification techniques. Laboratory footage illustrates the processes of sample extraction, quantification, amplification, separation, and interpretation. VI 0701 - The DNA Revolution. VHS cassette. 1998. 45 min. From the double helix to manufactured animals, this program looks at the history and future of genetic engineering. Chronicles the breakthroughs and talks to leading scientists to assemble a portrait of the growth of genetic science and its impact on our lives. VI 0786 - Earth Science 2. DVD + guide. 2002. 71 min. The Expanding Universe gives a brief history of astronomy followed by a summary of what is currently known about the universe and humanity's place in it. Living in Space takes a look at the history and future of space travel and colonization. VI 0781 - Ecosystem Cycles. DVD + guide. 2002. 61 min. Chemical cycles in the biosphere -- Ecosystems on earth -- Food chains in the biosphere. VI 0030 Educational Favorites: Nature Series... (See Education) VI 0122 - Eskimo. VHS cassette. 60 min. Visit with the Eskimo of the Tundra and the Taiga who still live without modern conveniences. VI 0464 - Fossils: uncovering clues to the past. VHS cassette. 1993. 22 min. Explores the importance of fossils in revealing the story of life on Earth, how fossils are formed, and how paleontologists excavate and study these traces of ancient life. VI 1365 - Gender, It's Bigger Than Sex (20/20). DVD. 2007. 37 min. 20/20 correspondents report on the female brain, the gender gap and the brainwork behind sex, as well as question some common myths between the sexes. Includes interviews with doctors, including neuropsychiatrist and author Louann Brizendine. VI 0790 - The Human Body: systems at work. DVD + guide. 2003. 24 min. This program looks at the many roles played by muscle and skin in our everyday lives. Topics include muscles and movement; cardiac, smooth, and skeletal muscle; types of muscle contraction and movement; muscles and posture; homeostasis; and the important roles played by skin, hair, nails, and glands. VI 0792 - Is Cloning Ethical? VHS cassette. 2002. 24 min. The speakers are Dr. Larry Goldstein, UCSD Prof. of Cellular and Molecular Medicine and Bruno J. Leone, Prof. of European Intellectual History, SDSU. They take on the issue of cloning in this stimulating debate. VI 1077 - Life by the Numbers. 7 DVDs. 2006. 57 min. Creates a new image for mathematics--one that's exciting, empowering and imaginative. It will reveal the crucial role mathematics plays in sports, work, education, exploration, chance, virtual reality and life in general.------ [1] Seeing is believing : special effects / producer and writer, Joe Seamans -- [2] The numbers game : crunching numbers / producer and writer, Joe Seamans -- [3] Patterns of nature : mathematics & monsters / producer and writer, David Elisco -- [4] Chances of a lifetime : probability / producer, Mary Rawson ; writer, David Elisco -- [5] Shape of the world : Westport, Connecticut / producer and writer, Joseph Seamans -- [6] A new age : machines of the future / producer & writer, David Elisco -- [7] Making a difference / producer and writer, Gina Catanzarite. VI 0787 - Life Science 1. DVD + guide. 2002. 79 min. The Gene dramatizes the history of genetic research from Gregor Mendel to modern recombinant DNA and outlines the basic picture scientists have today of what a gene is and how it operates within living cells. VI 0788 - Life Science 2. DVD + guide. 2002. 72 min. Shows the relationship of living things to their environment in various ecosystems and how energy is exchanged through the chain of producers, consumers, and decomposers. VI 1557 - Loving Lamposts. DVD. 2011. 83 min. After his son's diagnosis, filmmaker Todd Drezner visits the front lines of the autism wars. We meet the 'recovery movement, which views autism as a tragic epidemic brought on by environmental toxins. Operating outside the boundaries of mainstream medicine, these parents, doctors, and therapists search for unconventional treatments that can reverse autism and restore their children to normal lives. VI 1123 - Metabolism and Nutrition. VHS cassette.1992. 10 min. This program examines the role of ATP in biological systems and looks in detail at one specific example of ATP use, the action of muscle fibers. The interplay of glucose, fats, and proteins in the processes of cellular respiration is then illustrated in the context of human nutrition. VI 0120 - The National Parks and Wild Lands of Costa Rica. VHS cassette.1994. 45 min. (In C. Cash's office) Journey to a land of volcanoes, wetlands, caves, coral reef and other natural creations. See the variety of animals in these areas. VI 0791 - The New Living Body: homeostasis. DVD + guide. 2002. 20 min. In order to understand homeostasis in a natural setting, this program observes what happens to the body during a marathon race. VI 1072 - Particle Physics for Non-Physicists: A Tour of the Microcosmos. 6 VHS cassettes + 2 course guide books. 2003. Lecture 1. The nature of physics VI 0463 - Physical Oceanography. VHS cassette. 1990. 19 min. Explores the physical properties of Earth's largest natural system, the oceans. VI 0783 - Physical Science 2. DVD + guide. 2002. 79 min. Traces the part played by energy throughout human history. Presents the story of nuclear power and how it has become a source of power and controversy today. VI 0128 - Planet Earth. 7- VHS cassettes. 1996. 58 min. each. A. The Living machine VI 0784 - Planet Earth 1. DVD + guide. 2002. 58 min. Three live-action video programs help students to a better understanding of energy, resources, and ecosystems as we enter the third millennium. VI 0785 - Planet Earth 2. DVD + guide. 2002. 58 min. Three live-action video programs help students to a better understanding of populations, governments, and biotechnology as we enter the third millennium. VI 0928 Population and World Resources. DVD. 2003. 31 min. Using examples from around the globe, this video looks at how the world's resources are consumed by populations at different levels of economic and technological development and stresses the importance of ecological sustainability. Prompts students to think about the opportunities and obstacles surrounding the adoption of sustainable practices. VI 0652 - Rage to Revenge: the science of violence. 2000. 53 min. Experts Brad Bushman, Paul Ekman, and Stafford Lightman assert that the cause of human aggression lies in the physiology of violent emotions. Case histories to demonstrate the self-damaging impact of hate and the positive power of forgiveness support their conviction that a quantifiable mind/body connection exists. VI 1344 - Renewable Fuels. DVD. 2008. 24 min. Shows the environmental impact of both renewable and non- renewable energy sources. Includes wind farms, wave parks, and solar farms VI 0602 - Research Methods for the Social Sciences. VHS cassette. 1996. 33 min. Describes the research methods used in the social sciences and the steps used to apply the scientific method. Ethical research methods are also discussed. VI 0639 - The Scene of the Crime. VHS cassette. 1994. 54 min. Discovers how new technology impacts the modern time material evidence identification processes for forensic scientists. VI 0640 - Science in the Courtroom. VHS cassette. 1999. 54 min. Genetic experts examine the ability of lucomalakite green to obtain DNA samples from minute quantities of bodily fluids and discuss the RFLP and PCR tests used to analyze them. VI 0150 - Science Odyssey. 5- VHS cassettes. 1998. 120 minutes each. A. Matter of life and death VI 1269 - Scientology: An Overview. DVD. 2008. 160 min.
VI 0778 - The Soul of Science. DVD + guide. 2002. 80 min. Part. 1. Wonders are many: the birth of science in the ancient world. VI 0780 - Spaceship Earth. DVD + guide. 2002. 88 min. Intended to "bridge the gap between science and the humanities," this program highlights the inter-connections within the universe. VI 1345 - Sustainable Communities: Places People Want?. DVD. 2007. 40 min. Provides examples of models and ideas to help in the teaching of sustainable geography and will inspire and engage students to get them asking questions such as: is my community safe; well designed; well built; and environmentally sensitive? Contains teaching materials. VI 0651 - Telltale Bodies: on the trail of crime. VHS cassette. 1999. 54 min. Examines the ways in which microscopy, entomology, dental records, and facial reconstruction help police solve crimes. VI 0121 - Touring New Zealand. VHS cassette. 1990. 70 min. Filled with diverse scenery, the film tours the small island country. VI 0779 - Toxic Wastes. DVD + guide. 2004. 38 min. Gives a historical and ecological perspective on the vexing toxic waste dilemma. Helps students understand the science of toxicology. VI 1212 - Under the Sea 1, 2, 3: Counting Ocean Life. CD-ROM. 2008. . Join the fish and swim into Under the Sea 1,2,3. Learn to count from 1 to 10 while reading about sea stars, octopuses, and more underwater creatures. VI 0082 - Voice for Creation. VHS cassette. 1992. 57 min. VI 0789 - Your Immune System. DVD + guide. 2003. 28 min. This film looks at the complexities of the human immune system, explaining how the system normally keeps the body healthy and what happens when it malfunctions or shuts down. |
