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  • A dog getting its toenails clipped. Caption: To clip the nails, place the foot

    Covers golden retriever history, personality, characteristics, health care, training, housebreaking, and special abilities. Also includes how to choose the right dog, how to find a reputable breeder or a breed rescue organization, and how to find a healthy dog.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A woman talking to two other women in aprons. On the counter are cooking supplies. Caption: We use green chilis, pizza, sausage pizza, vegetarian.

    In this episode, Sheryl welcomes guests who discuss the importance of providing students with health school lunches. She also talks with two friends who promote the benefits of composting left over foods. Last, another guest demonstrates the use of push molds in crafting.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Beagle on a lawn with a stick in its mouth. Caption: compare to other breeds, they have a lot less problems.

    Summarizes beagle history and explains the breed's personality, characteristics, health care, grooming, training, housebreaking, and special abilities. Also points out choosing the right dog and how to find a reputable breeder and a healthy dog.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Close up of a mosquito with the earth as seen from space in the background. Caption: mosquito bites are tied to many viral outbreaks.

    Mosquitoes spread several viruses, including Dengue, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, and Zika. Health officials are developing various methods to help reduce the spread of infections. One of those methods is to produce genetically modified mosquitoes that, when released into the wild, reproduce with wild mosquitoes and cause their offspring to die.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Dog being held by the collar while a person brushes it. Caption: also includes keeping your pet properly groomed.

    Presents information on German shepherd history, characteristics, health care, grooming, training, housebreaking, and special abilities. Also includes police dogs, choosing the right dog, how to find a reputable breeder or a breed rescue organization, and finding a healthy dog.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Milk is added to a breakfast cereal. Caption: You're staring at the birth of the health food movement,

    Breakfast cereal was the birth of the health food movement. Before that, breakfast was usually a fatty and vein-clogging combination of bacon, fried eggs, flapjacks, and a mound of butter. The advent of corn flakes, oatmeal, and other quick-to-prepare breakfast foods changed the way people start their day. Part of the "Science to Go With Dr. Joe Schwarcz" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Measuring cup. Eat the amount your body really needs. Measure out your portions. Caption: by measuring out your portions with measuring cups

    Nutritional disorders include any of the nutrient-related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. They may include deficiencies or excesses in the diet. Exercise and a healthy diet can help combat these disorders. Part of the "Human Nutrition" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Drawer containing thin, preserved cross sections of the human body. Caption: looking into the body, like you would an x-ray.

    Host Emily Graslie travels to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, and she explores the health sciences collection. Dr. Nicole Garneau is the curator for the exhibit, and Graslie becomes the newest addition to the DNA collection. Part of "The Brain Scoop" series. Please note: This title shows donated human anatomy to the museum collection.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person with scarf wrapped over their face, carrying a tool on their shoulder. Caption: (Murphy) I've never seen such hazardous pesticides used

    Consider the following: humans live twice as long as their ancient ancestors did even though their bodies contain different types of synthetic and sometimes toxic substances. This is an unpleasant part of life in the modern age. Explores the health impact, wide variety, and alarming ubiquity of manufactured chemicals. Shows how communities around the world, including Inuit seal hunters, Asian and African farmers, and residents of an industrial town in the United States address the pervasiveness of molecular compounds found in pesticides, plastics, and other products. The benefits of these chemicals are weighed against their dangers.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Seal breaking the surface of the water and diving downward. Caption: with less than 600 seals remaining in the wild.

    Greece's Sporades Islands are home to Mediterranean monk seals, one of the most critically endangered species on Earth. When a pup washes ashore in a storm, a group of dedicated scientists spring into action to nurse the seal back to health. Healthy and strong, the growing seal is released back into the wild with a GIS transmitter to track her adaptation. Segment of video from Wild Chronicles Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Kids and a teacher in a classroom setting looking at a computer. DCMP. No preview image available.

    Explores how the digestive system works and how to use the food chart to eat healthfully. Also reveals all the physiological details of the esophagus, the large and small intestines, and the stomach.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a military person pointing to a chart with pictures of bananas, apples, and leafy greens. Caption: Choose foods that provide more potassium, dietary fiber, calcium, and vitamin D--

    This program provides an overview of the different types of foods. It also gives guidance on healthy eating. Students learn the difference between refined grain and whole grain. They also discuss the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables, how the body turns proteins into amino acids to build muscle and tissue, and the need to avoid processed foods. Part of the "Human Nutrition" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a cell and a molecule of NaCl. Made up mostly of water. Caption: The fluid around the cell contains sodium chloride

    Vitamins and minerals are essential nutrients because they perform hundreds of roles in the body. There is a fine line between getting enough of these nutrients and getting too much. Eating a healthy diet remains the best way to get sufficient amounts of vitamins and minerals. In addition to vitamins and minerals, water is also essential for the optimal performance and regulation of the human body. Part of the "Human Nutrition" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Grocery store produce department with stacks of different fruit. Caption: Many fruits are better for us than candy and cookies.

    In the top story, Katie speaks with a group of teens who are raising money for Save the Children. Save the Children is an organization that helps kids around the world by providing food, shelter, medicine, and a brighter future. Eden debunks some common health advice. She gets the facts on: going outside with wet hair, how long gum stays in your stomach, whether or not milk actually helps people sleep, and if scaring someone is an effective cure for hiccups. Magdalene reports on the internal navigation of humpbacked whales. Scientists have found that humpbacked whales can do a thousand-mile trip in almost a perfectly straight line. Other segments include the history behind Florida's state flag and the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C. Part of the "Teen Kids News" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a pre-teen boy. Caption: Soon there will be even more changes in your body.

    Covers these important topics: external anatomy, physical and emotional changes of puberty, health and hygiene, and privacy and safety.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Person speaking. Caption: You're nourishing your whole environment.

    Nourish is an educational initiative designed to open a meaningful conversation about food and sustainability, particularly in schools and communities. In this clip, food experts explain what "nourish" means to them. Nourish Short Films Series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Illustration of a pre-teen girl. Caption: You will begin to grow from a girl into a young woman.

    Covers these important topics: external anatomy, physical and emotional changes of puberty, health and hygiene, and privacy and safety in female.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • A cat with thick fur.

    Ziggy the cat has a big problem. He is overweight. Dr. Chris works with Ziggy's owner to ensure the cat’s deteriorating health is not compromised further. Then, Dr. Lisa must tend to three abandoned kittens. Part of the "Dr. Chris Pet Vet" series.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Dog being held while a person brushes it. Caption: make sure the Yorkie is completely brushed

    Yorkshire terrier breeders, trainers, and owners provide information on the breed's characteristics, history, health, abilities, training, grooming, and personality. Also discusses choosing the right dog and finding a reputable breeder.

    (Source: DCMP)

  • Bird Basics

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    A bird in a cage perched on a stick. Caption: and their cheerful chittering can brighten any room.

    Marli Lintner, an avian veterinarian, shares her expertise on choosing a pet bird, common species, bringing a bird home, proper housing, nutrition and diet, health matters, trimming wings and nails, and taming a bird.

    (Source: DCMP)

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  • Biology

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    Biology related concepts

    A collection containing 59 resources, curated by Benetech

  • Animals

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    Resources to teach younger students about animals

    A collection containing 58 resources, curated by DIAGRAM Center

  • Vision

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    Resources related to vision

    A collection containing 12 resources, curated by Charles LaPierre