FAU Libraries Media Center - Videographies, Government Documents

VH 6005 Born to Read--Florida Style
Summary: The Florida Born to read project helps parents raise children with healthy bodies and healthy minds. Librarians, health care providers, and community service organizations form partnerships that reach out to at-risk expectant and new parents. 014 Min. VIDEO Subject: SOCIAL WORK

VH 3635 Cameroon
Summary: Sometimes referred to as "Africa in Miniature, " Cameroon is a land of great geographic and cultural contrast. From the savannahs of the extreme north to the equatorial rain forests of the south and west, Cameroon's land reflects the rich diversity of Africa's geography. Home to over 200 linguistic or ethnic groups, Cameroon is also culturally diverse. Focuses on daily life in Cameroon as experienced by Peace Corps Volunteers who live and work in the communities of Andek, Ambam, and Bogo. 020 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 7455 Climate Change, Wildlife, and Wildlands
Summary: Film provides information on climate changes and its potential impact on wildlife, national parks, and wildlife refuges. 011 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 2939 Connecting To The Internet
Summary: An introduction to the Internet for the novice user, including hardware and software requirements, modes of access, and basic techniques for exploring the network's many features. 049 Min. VIDEO 1994 Subject: COMPUTERS

VH 3767 Data for Decisions
Summary: Introduces data users to products and services of the National Center for Education Statistics. Whether you collect, or use data about students, schools, teachers, and other topics related to education, NCES products and services can help you do a more effective job and give you new resources to build and streamline your current information systems. NCES has developed a number of tools and services to improve the collection and maintenance of education data from elementary through post secondary schools throughout the nation. 018 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: COMPUTERS, MATHEMATICS

VH 8068 Debunking the Myths About Marijuana
Summary: Every day, more than 3, 000 American youth try marijuana for the first time. Between 1991 and 2001, the number of 8th graders who used the drug doubled from one in ten to one in five. And each year, more youth enter treatment with a primary diagnosis of marijuana dependence than for all other illicit drugs combined. Despite these alarming facts, many communities aren't taking marijuana seriously. This video is designed to change that by debunking popular myths about the drug and encouraging communities to get involved in youth marijuana prevention. 007 Min. VIDEO 2003

VH 4110 Democracy in the Information Age: Who Should Govern the Web?
Summary: This project represents a first for both SEFLIN and Palm Beach Community College in regard to the delivery systems used to broadcast the program. Topics include; the Internet, via SEFLIN, the College's Home Page, listserves, on site book discussions to Constitution Week Library exhibits from the Library of Congress, and satellite uplink and downlink to over 40 sites in 14 states. 060 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: COMPUTERS

VH 6937 Dr. X and the Quest for Food Safety
Summary: Investigating food safety from farm to table. VIDEO 2001

VH 4107 Eighth Grade Mathematics Lessons: U.S., Japan, & Germany...
Summary: Part of a 4 module kit listing current U.S. findings, comparative overseas findings, and possible further curricula. The kit call numbers are ED 1.302M 42/16/KIT and ED 1.334/2: M 42/VIDEO. They are located in, Boca Raton, Government Documents. 070 Min. VIDEO Subject: MATHEMATICS Series: ATTAINING EXCELLENCE

VH 3766 EMS Public Information, Education & Relation PIER
Summary: Presents a number of emergency medical services activities. Shows CPR training, public service announcements, news reports of accidents, and the Oklahoma City bombing. 030 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 8321 End Broken Promises, Mend Broken Hearts
Summary: A video for adults interested in being helpful to children who have parents with alcoholism or other drug dependencies. It is particularly useful for educators, parents, clergy and other faith community professionals, addiction and mental health clinicians, general health professions who serve children, and persons working in the juvenile justice system. 023 Min. VIDEO Series: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM KIT

VH 4658 Evolution of the Congress
Summary: While it adheres steadfastly to many procedures and traditions, Congress is nonetheless a markedly different institution today than might have been envisioned by our Founding Fathers. This program examines how the legislative branch of the government has evolved, exploring the intended purpose of Congress and what challenges it faces in trying to remain an essential part of our democracy. 028 Min. VIDEO 1995 Series: CONGRESS

VH 8069 Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, Recognizing and Report
Summary: Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Recognizing and Reporting Suspicious Activity Relating to Financial Crimes. United States Dept. of the Treasury. 076 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 3443 Florida Retirement System - Regular Class
Summary: This program looks in detail at how your Florida retirement benefits are calculated. Also discussed are the four benefit options you may select upon retiring and also the steps to take when you make your decision to retire. 029 Min. VIDEO 1995 Series: FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TODAY

VH 3444 Florida Retirement System - Special Risk Class
Summary: This program answers the following questions about retirement: 1. What are my choices for retirement benefits? 2. What happens to my benefits if I leave the special risk class? 3. What forms do I fill out when I retire? 4. What happen to my benefits if I die before retiring? 5. How are the amount of my benefits calculated? 6. What happens if I need to take a leave of absence? 031 Min. VIDEO 1995 Series: FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM TODAY

VH 4372 Florida's Geology Unearthed
Summary: DEP.A 8: G 35/Video Government Documents. 062 Min. VIDEO Subject: GEOLOGY

VH 8071 Food Stamp Program, The
Summary: United States Food and Nutrition Service. A98.8/2: 330. 017 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 4114 Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Risk: It's Your Choice
Summary: Introduces new technology for detecting cancer susceptibility to women with a history of breast cancer and ovarian cancer and to those diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age. Because this video conveys the complexity of the decision making process in having a genetic test, viewing it is an important first step for all women who are considering genetic testing. 015 Min. VIDEO

VH 8262 Get Connected!, Linking Older Adults with Medication...
026 Min. VIDEO 2003

VH 8050 Getting In Step: A Video Guide for Conducting Watershed ....
Summary: Learn how four diverse groups conducted successful outreach campaigns using the six basic steps to outreach. 035 Min. VIDEO 2003 Subject: ENVIRONMENT

VH 3639 Honduras
Summary: Introduces students to the culture and geography of Honduras as seen through the eyes of Peace Corps Volunteers and the families with whom they work and live. Students meet twelve year old Mario Vasqeuz, who lives with his family in a small village in the highlands of Semane. Mario and his family are "campesinos, " or farmers, who work with Peace Corps Volunteer Laural Patchen to develop alternatives to the traditional slash and burn agriculture techniques used in the highlands. 020 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 4356 How Florida Got Cool, The Invention of Refrigeration
Summary: This is the story of John Gorrie, an obscure 19th Century Apalachicola, FL physician who invented and patented the first ice machine - the forerunner of modern refrigeration and air conditioning. 021 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 5733 Imagination and Change: Science in the Next Millennium
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host Stephen Hawking, the Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge University, UK. Professor Hawking leads a discussion on how scientific and technological advances will shape and be shaped by human knowledge. 071 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 4137 Indoor Air Quality Tools for School Ventilation Basics
Summary: Explains the importance of good indoor air quality and shows how to properly operate and maintain school ventilation systems. Many indoor air quality problems can be prevented or solved by in house staff using the basic techniques outlined in "Ventilation Basics." Anyone interested in indoor air quality can benefit from viewing this 15 minute video. 016 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 5735 Jazz: An Expression of Democracy
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host renowned jazz musicians, scholars and a seventeen-piece jazz band. The discussion is led by Grammy award-winning artist Wynton Marsalis and celebrated jazz pianist Marian McPartland, who explain how the development of this unique American art form reflects the make-up of our democracy. 088 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: JAZZ Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 4955 Jet Safe
Summary: As personal watercrafts become more popular the number of accidents involving personal watercrafts have also increased. This video provides information about personal watercraft laws and safety regulations. 011 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 3536 Join The Team!
Summary: This video introduces the Team Nutrition USDA program whose mission is to improve the health and education of children. (DOC A 1.38.1538/VIDEO) 007 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 3636 Kyrgyzstan
Summary: Located in the heart of central Asia, the newly independent republic of Kyrgyzstan has historically been a crossroads of trade and culture. Consequently, the mountainous country is home to tremendous ethnic and cultural diversity. Through the eyes of local students, "DESTINATION: KYRGYZSTAN" shows how the people of Kyrgyzstan are working to rebuild their economy and reclaim their heritage. 022 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 3637 Lesotho
Summary: Takes viewers to the southern cone of Africa to visit the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. Often referred to as "The Roof of Africa, " the country consist mainly of rugged mountains rising more than 11, 000 feet above sea level. In fact, the lowlands and foothills, in which most of the nation's one and a half million people live, comprise less than one third of the country's land. 022 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 3638 Lithuania
Summary: In 1991, the Baltic state of Lithuania became the first republic to declare its independence from the Soviet Union. Today, Lithuanians are struggling to rebuild their economy and reclaim their heritage. Explores the impact of these changes on the lives of students and their communities. 022 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 5732 Living Past, The: Commitments for the Future
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host American historian, Bernard Bailyn, Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, and winner of the Pulitzer and Bancroft prizes for his book Ideological Origins of the American Revolution. Professor Bailyn discusses the core American ideas that shaped the nation. 064 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 3640 Marshall Islands, The
Summary: Introduces students to the culture and geography of the Marshall Islands, a newly independent North Pacific country. Beginning with the formation of the islands as coral atolls, the video emphasizes the influences geography has had on the lifestyle of the islanders through the years. Also emphasized are the efforts being made to preserve local traditions in the face of rapid economic and social change. 020 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 5736 Meaning of the Millennium, The: Natalie Zemon Davis...
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host two distinguished scholars, Professor Natalie Zemon Davis and Martin Marty who examine the meaning of the millennium from both historical and religious perspectives. 102 Min. VI 1998 Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 8322 Michael's Journey
Summary: A video that focuses on family alcohol problems as they affect youth. It follows two African-American boys who exemplify different coping styles of children of alcoholics. The goals are to help young people realize the importance of bonding and the need for trust, and to provide insight into the far reaching effects of family addiction - throuogh the comments of adult children of alcoholics interspersed throughout the story. 024 Min. VIDEO Series: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM KIT

VH 7716 National Institute on Drug Abuse: NIDA Junior Scientists
Summary: The video sets the stage for the investigation by providing background information and summarizing the main ideas of the activity. VIDEO

VH 3801 Nepal
Summary: Since the arrival of the first seventy-four education volunteers in Kathmandu in 1962, the Peace corps program in Nepal has grown considerably with Volunteers now serving throughout most regions of the country in a wide range of projects. (DOC PER PE 1.13: W 89/NEPAL/VIDEO). 010 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 4517 NHANES III: Anthropometric Procedures
Summary: Contains the standardized anthropometric procedures used for the body measurement component of the survey. 030 Min. VIDEO

VH 3667 Paraguay
Summary: In 1967, the first Peace Corps Volunteers in Paraguay worked with their host country counterparts as agricultural extension agents. From its early focus on agriculture, the program has expanded to include projects in small business development, rural health, education, and natural resources. (DOC PE 1.13: 89/PARAG./VIDEO) 020 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: LATIN AMERICAN, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 5405 Patient to Patient: Cancer Clinical Trials and You
Summary: Patients who have participated in a clinical trial talk about their experiences and address many common concerns of patients considering a clinical trial, such as risks, benefits, eligibility, enrollment, and costs. 015 Min. VIDEO

VH 3642 Peace Corps Mosaic, A - Volume 1
Summary: Teacher's guide to the series DESTINATION. Vol. 1. 105 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 3643 Peace Corps Mosaic, A - Volume 2
Summary: Teacher's guide to the series DESTINATION. Vol. 2. 105 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 5870 Pedestrian Safety Toolkit
Summary: A compilation of NHTSA/FHWA/FRA pedestrian safety videos. VIDEO 1999

VH 8320 Pepper and You're Not Alone
Summary: Pepper is a story about a puppy named Pepper whose beloved owner becomes alcoholic, moody, and neglectful. The owner joins Alcoholics Anonymous and begins recovery. The story helps young children understand the circumstances of families faced with addiction and the confusion and feelings of rejection experienced by many children of alcoholics. You Are Not Alone features Jerry Moe, MA, and children who have benefited from participating in support groups for children of addicted parents. It speaks to children in families with addiction or other high stress and emotionally painful living environments, but also contains important messages for all children and youth, preparing them to respond more appropriately and comfortably to friends and classmates who are COAs. 016 Min. VIDEO Series: CHILDREN'S PROGRAM KIT

VH 5738 Perils of Indifference, The: Lessons from a Violent Century
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host Nobel Peace Prize winner and Boston University Professor Elie Wiesel. Mr. Wiesel leads this discussion with President and Mrs. Clinton to help us understand the need for individuals to exercise their moral consciences in the face of injustice. 113 Min. VIDEO 1998 Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 5734 Poets Laureate: The American Voice in Poetry
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host present and past Poets Laureate of the United States: Robert Pinsky, Robert Hass and Rita Dove. The Poets Laureate recite excerpts of famous poems and speak about the evolution of poetry through the century. 090 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: WRITERS Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 3641 Poland
Summary: Poland is a country that has maintained a sense of national identity through its thousand year history despite a succession of invasions and occupations by foreign forces. It is a vibrant country whose people combine a keen sense of history with a strong desire to provide a secure future for its young people. 016 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: EUROPEAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 8070 El Programa De Cupones Para Alimentos
Summary: United States Food and Nutrition Service. A98.8/2: 330/2002-2SPAN. VIDEO 2003

VH 3884 Pursuing Excellence
Summary: Full title "Pursuing Excellence: Eighth-Grade Findings From the Third International Math and Science Study." This video summarizes the study's findings and includes the views of business leaders, policy makers, educators, and researchers on the study's implications for America's schools. 014 Min. VIDEO 1997 Subject: ED LEAD

VH 3668 Senegal
Summary: Since the arrival of the first fifteen Peace Corps Volunteer in Dakar in 1963, the Peace Corps program in Senegal has grown considerably with Volunteers now serving throughout most regions of the country in a wide range of projects. (DOC PE 1.13: W 89/SENEG./VIDEO) 016 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 8044 Senior Project at Serve, The Senior Project: Mentoring...
Summary: A video guide for mentors of the SERVE Senior Project program. SERVE is an education organization with the mission to promote and support the continuous improvement of educational opportunities for all learners in the Southeast. 016 Min. VIDEO 2003

VH 7777 Senior Project, The
Summary: The components of Senior Project include a research paper based on a topic of student choice, a related product, and a portfolio validating and verifying the student's learning experience. For many students, the fourth component of the Senior Project process - the presentation - is the most challenging aspect of the program. VIDEO

VH 2938 Speede /Express System
Summary: What is in the SPEEDE/EXPRESS system? The student records to be transferred will contain essential information pertaining to the student's demographic characteristics, academic progress, participation in special programs and services, test performance, and health status that is necessary to make an appropriate educational evaluation and placement. 012 Min. VIDEO 1995

VH 3634 Sri Lanka
Summary: "Sri Lanka" takes viewers halfway around the world to the island country once known as Ceylon. Located just off the southeastern coast of India where the maritime trade winds meet, Sri Lanka is a natural crossroads for commerce, culture, and religion. 015 Min. VIDEO 1996 Subject: ASIAN STUDIES, GEOGRAPHY Series: DESTINATION

VH 4489 Students at the Center: A National Teleconference
Summary: Today's schools face multiple challenges - none more important than improving student learning in schools. However, improved student learning does not happen by accident; it takes careful planning and draws on the wealth of research and expert practice on how student learning can be improved. This program features panels of noted educational researchers and practitioners discussing three critical elements required to transform schools for the benefit of student learning. 090 Min. VIDEO 1998

VH 8332 Studying Classroom Teaching as a Medium for Professional Dev
Summary: Workshop hosted by Mathematical Sciences Education Board and United States National Commission on Mathematics Instruction, August 2000, Makuhari. Japan . VIDEO 2002

VH 5348 Taking the Blue Ribbon Challenge
Summary: The Blue Ribbon Schools Program promotes and supports the improvement of education in America by: identifying and recognizing schools that are models of excellence and equity, schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to educational excellence for all students, making research based, self-assessment criteria available to schools looking for a way to reflect on how they are doing, encouraging schools to share information about best practices which is based on a shared understanding of the standards which demonstrate educational success. 014 Min. VIDEO 1999

VH 0227 Tax Forms 1988
Summary: Illustrates how to use IRS forms for the year 1988. 090 Min. VIDEO

VH 3669 To Touch The World: The Peace Corps Experience
Summary: This program is an overview of the Peace Corps program. DOC PE 1.13: W 89/WORLD/VIDEO 010 Min. VIDEO 1996

VH 7531 Training Guide for Retailers: Food Stamp Program
Summary: Training film for retailers concerning the food stamp program. 018 Min. VIDEO 2002

VH 4106 U.S. 8th Grade Findings from the 3rd International Math...
Summary: Part of a 4 module kit listing current U.S. findings, comparative overseas findings, and possible further curricula. The kit call number is ED 1.302M 42/16/KIT. Location, Boca Raton, Govt. Docs. 016 Min. VIDEO Subject: MATHEMATICS Series: ATTAINING EXCELLENCE

VH 5737 Women as Citizens: Vital Voices Through the Century
Summary: The President and Mrs. Clinton host a discussion on the history of American women in civic life in the 20th century. The discussion focuses on three themes: women as volunteers and reformers, women's struggle for rights, and women in public and civic life. They are joined by Professor Nancy Cott, Professor Alice Kessler-Harris and Dr. Ruth Simmons. 118 Min. VIDEO 1998 Subject: U.S. HISTORY Series: MILLENNIUM EVENINGS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

VH 4616 Yourself: Middle School Nutrition Education Kit Video
Summary: The Making of a TV Spot, The Power of Choice, and Choosing Yourself. 028 Min. VIDEO