closed caption video recordings

Explores the qualities that make the Earth a unique planet, focusing on its ability to support life and explaining the factors that allow life to exist, such as the planet's composition and its position within the solar system; includes an activity that teaches students about the Earth's water cycle, and a visit to Biosphere 2 in Arizona.

Investigates where sound comes from and how it is created, discussing vibrations and sound waves, and including real-life examples.

Reclusive candy maker Willy Wonka invites five children for an unprecedented visit to his chocolate factory, which proves to be a life-changing experience for poor, but fortunately well-behaved Charlie Bucket.

The tale of Perseus's courageous exploits to rescue Andromeda from a sea monster.

Contains animated, modern English adaptations of three of the "Canterbury Tales," a series of stories shared by pilgrims as they continue their journey to the shrine of St. Thomas Becket, including "The Merchant's Tale," "The Pardoner's Tale," and "The Franklin's Tale.".

Looks at the key processes that keep food safe, including preparation, preventing food-borne illness, cleaning up and storage.

Explores the structure and techniques of persuasive writing through the experiences of two students who must each compose letters to support their individual issues.

A group of schoolboys reverts to savagery after their plane crashes on a tropical island.

Presents footage of rescue activities inside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, after the first plane hit, captured by brothers Jules and Gedeon Naudet as they worked on a documentary about a rookie firefighter that day.

Explains how the Internet and digital media have impacted major aspects of modern culture, discussing how digital technologies have changed the ways people work, learn, and socialize.