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One of the world's most precious resources is at risk. This timely and emotionally moving film illuminates what is at stake and what can be done to protect the source of nearly all of our food: SEEDS. Seeds provide the basis for everything from fabric, to food to fuels. Seeds are as essential to life as the air we breathe or water we drink, but given far less attention. It's not too late, yet.
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In addition to learning about the structure and characteristics of seeds and plants, this program takes viewers to different locations around the globe. They will learn about the diversity of plants throughout the various land regions around the world. Graphics, animation and live-action footage will assist children in identifying characteristics of various plants on Earth. Kids will appreciate how plants have adapted to live in Polar Regions, tundra,...
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Few things on Earth are as miraculous and vital as seeds, worshipped and treasured since the dawn of humankind. Seed: The Untold Story follows passionate seed keepers protecting our 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94 percent of our seed varieties have disappeared. As biotech chemical companies control the majority of our seeds, farmers, scientists, lawyers, and indigenous seed keepers fight a David and Goliath battle to defend the...
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Goes to seed (topic: seeds): Plant it! magazine is going to feature the class garden on its cover but Phoebe's plot has nothing to show.
Blows its top (topic: volcanoes): Ms. Frizzle takes the kids on a field trip to an island that hasn't shown up yet.
Goes on air (topic: air pressure): The Walkerville Space Capsule still needs a contribution from the class but Keesha says their empty jar is actually filled-- with air.
All dried up (topic: desert...
5) Plant
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Through the ages, man has depended on plants for everything from oxygen to food to building supplies. Gives a colorful tour of the world's most dazzling flora - from the most magical to the most bizarre. Watch buds burst, flowers bloom, and discover the myriad ways plants struggle to survive.
6) GMO OMG
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"Director and concerned father Jeremy Seifert is in search of answers. How do GMOs affect our children, the health of our planet, and our freedom of choice? And perhaps the ultimate question, which Seifert tests himself: is it even possible to reject the food system currently in place, or have we lost something we can't gain back? These and other questions take Seifert on a journey from his family's table to Haiti, Paris, Norway, and the lobby of...
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By viewing the video and discussing the concepts presented, children will enhance their knowledge about seeds and plants. General information about seeds and plants is discussed as well as concepts regarding the specific parts of plants and their function. Vocabulary and vocabulary activities.
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Andrew Dominik's One More Time with Feeling is a black-and-white documentary which chronicles the creation of Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds' album 'Skeleton Tree'. Originally a performance based concept, the film evolved into something much more significant as Dominik delved into the tragic backdrop of the writing and recording of the album. Also features live performances by the band in the studio.
14) Seeds of time
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A perfect storm is brewing as agriculture pioneer Cary Fowler races against time to protect the future of our food. Seed banks around the world are crumbling, crop failures are producing starvation and rioting, and the accelerating effects of climate change are affecting farmers globally. Communities of indigenous Peruvian farmers are already suffering those effects, as they try desperately to save over 1,500 varieties of native potato in their fields....
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Pumpkin circle : learn where pumpkins come from and how they grow. The life cycle of the pumpkin is captured with time-lapse photography and animation, along with verse narration and song.
Bread comes to life: a tell-all tale of the sowing, growing, reaping, threshing, milling, mixing, kneading, shaping, rising, baking and breaking of bread. They all play a part in the craft and the art of the bread-baking show!
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The Science Fundamentals programs are designed to make science relevant in a child's everyday life. Peer hosts introduce live-action, concrete situations to help teach scientific concepts and principles. Colorful graphics, animation and detailed diagrams are used throughout the program to reinforce the learning process. These informative and fun-filled DVDs will enhance every elementary and middle school science curriculum. The Earth Science Fundamentals...
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