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A Precarious Experiment
U1609
- Peace Treaty (1783) with Great Britain negotiated by Richard Oswald, John Jay, and Benjamin Franklin. Uncertainties facing young country. Effects of war on new nation’s people, politics, and economy. Difficulty of functioning as “nation” under Articles of Confederation. Partial resolution of controversies related to western lands, but not problem o... |
10-12 |
$49.95 |
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Part Five: Alaska Bites Back / The Alaska Experiment
RF705
- Presents the stories of four teams living in Alaska's wilderness with only minimal supplies and tools. In this installment, a severe winter storm catches the teams off guard, and they cope with the weather in different ways. Greg and Bernice struggle with cabin fever while the Wise family enjoys the beauty of Alaska in winter. Tim, Allan, and Jasmi... |
9-12 |
$59.95 |
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Part Four: Hunt or Be Hunted / The Alaska Experiment
RF704
- Life gets harder as the Alaskan weather gets colder. Greg worries about Bernice's health and does most of the work on his own. The Wise family prepares bunk beds and picks berries. Tim goes hunting for a mountain goat, while Jeff and Elizabeth continue to search for an animal. |
9-12 |
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Part One: Into the Wilds / The Alaska Experiment
RF701
- Introduces four teams who opted to endure Alaska's harsh winter wilderness for three months. The teams are given maps to their destination homes for the winter. Bernice and Greg hike two days to reach their rustic cabin in Hawkins Bay. Tim, Jasmine, and Allan also find their cabin in Hawkins Bay after getting lost and crossing a marsh. Jeff and Eli... |
9-12 |
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Part Seven: Taking the Long Way Home / The Alaska Experiment
RF707
- Joins the Alaska Experiment volunteers after three months of harsh winter weather. The teams are eager to go home, but must first face their toughest challenge: hiking back to the landing air strip. The Wise family treks back with few problems, noting how dramatically their physical strength has improved. Bernice, Greg, Tim, Jasmine, and Allan face... |
9-12 |
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Part Six: No Turning Back / The Alaska Experiment
RF706
- Joins four teams who volunteered to live in the desolate winter of Alaska. Jeff and Elizabeth are faced with a hard decision after hearing news from home. Bernice and Greg temporarily welcome Tim, Jasmine, and Allan into their small cabin while supplies dwindle. The Wise family copes with a health scare that may compromise their stay. |
9-12 |
$59.95 |
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Part Three: Starving in the Wilderness / The Alaska Experiment
RF703
- Continues the journey of four teams attempting to survive life in Alaska with only simple tools and basic rations. The stress of the experiment continues to erode relationships, and everyone will need to work together if they hope to survive the winter. Carolyn Wise goes on a moose hunt to provide meat for her family; Greg and Bernice attempt to sc... |
9-12 |
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Part Two: What Did We Get Ourselves Into? / The Alaska Experiment
RF702
- Joins the volunteers one month into their stay in Alaska's fierce wilderness. The teams are in a rush to gather as much food and firewood as possible before winter sets in, and each group faces its own unique struggles. Greg and Bernice at Hawkins Glacier learn to hunt mountain goat and fish for salmon; Jeff and Elizabeth struggle to find dry wood ... |
9-12 |
$59.95 |
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Scientific Method / Science Fair Success!
S4901
- Megan is putting the final touch on her report for her submission to this year’s science fair. Her real rocket scientist, aunt, Aurora, leads them through each step of the scientific method. From formulating the question and hypothesis, through test design and variable control to recording and visually reporting results students are given the oppor... |
3-6 |
$39.95 |
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Show Me Science Chemistry & Physics - Atoms and Elements / Show Me Science: Chemistry & Physics Series
T1279
- The 9-title Wonders of Physics and Chemistry series covers everything from the definition of an atom to the science of light. Students can start to develop basic understandings of the fundamentals of science, then work their way up to more complex subjects. Each program includes a subject specific teachers guide which includes subject matter revi... |
4-9 |
$44.95 |
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