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Educational Media Showcase

Adventure's in Science and Art
This adventurous science drama is a fun, half-hour children’s science video that uses an inquiry-based learning model to integrate science and art. Designed for 6-10 year-olds, the video encourages viewers to seek out creative ways of interpreting the world around them and invokes a vision of science as a continuous journey of discovery, imagination and creativity. A 32nd Annual Northern California Area EMMY Awards winner.

"This Emmy-winning video blends science and art in a fun mystery about a lost dog and a few grains of sand. Whimsical and fast-paced, Where's Wilbur? tells the story of children who must find and save their beloved dog from a mad scientist using a few clues, some scientific reasoning and plenty of creativity. Never has science been so fun!"
--Teacher Librarian, October 2004

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Body Image: The Quest for Perfection
A 30-minute video designed to promote conversation about the feelings and sources connected to the issues surrounding body image. The video explores the important role that body image plays in women's lives throughout many sectors of society. The video was an honoree at the 2001 Western Psychological Association Conference and the National Media Education Conference. It was also a first place winner in the National Council on Family Relations Media Awards.For more information, please visit: www.bodyimagesite.com

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Recycling News
Produced for the San Francisco Department of the Environment, "Recycling News" teaches kids about the basics of composting. Roving reporter Leila takes viewers step-by-step through the composting process, exploring the fascinating and wonderful world of organic waste and worms along the way. It has won awards from Earthvision, the Broadcast Education Association and the Columbus International Film and Video festival.

Into the Forest
This video is designed to prepare students for their trip to Muir Woods, a national park that is home to the magnificent redwood tree. The video follows a group of students as they learn about the role of a park ranger; the plants and animals of the forest; and how to be a nature detective.

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