Title from label. Release date supplied by publisher. Videos previously released individually by Getting to Know Inc., DHX Media, and Film Ideas, Inc. Issued on Playaway Launchpad, a pre-loaded learning tablet. Powered by rechargeable battery ; container includes one power charging cord with both USB and AC adapters. Earphones not required for audio playback. Device does not have Internet connectivity. Container insert lacks full list of unit contents.
Contents:
Freedom & democracy (approximately 14 min.). Marie Curie (approximately 16 min.) -- Deborah Samson: Soldier of the revolution (approximately 21 min.) -- Getting to know Mary Cassatt (approximately 21 min.) -- Freedom & democracy (approximately 14 min.).
Summary:
Rachel Carson Our teen science-loving hostess and illustrator, Chrissy, tells and draws the story of Rachel Carson's life, discoveries and brave fight to preserve the health of our environment against damage from pesticides. Fish Ecologist, Rachel Johnson, takes us to her "Lab" on the American River in California and describes how the work of Rachel Carson applies to her work as a fish ecologist with NOAA. Marie Curie Our teen science-loving hostess and illustrator, Chrissy, tells and draws the story of Marie Curie's life, featuring the strong character and perseverance that it took for her to overcome the norms of that time that excluded women from college in her home country. The inspiring story of her discovery of radioactive elements and their use in x-ray, along with her life partnership with husband-scientist, Pierre is told. Then registered Veterinary Technician, Daniel Metz, RVT, takes us into the Veterinary Hospital X-ray room and shows us the procedure, protective gear and images produced by the controlled radioactivity of imaging machines. He also discusses courses and the educational requirements needed to do his work. Deborah Samson: Soldier of the revolution Deborah Samson masquerades as a man so she can enlist in the Continental army. Getting to know Mary Cassatt Get to know impressionist artist Mary Cassatt, famous for her tender portraits of families and children. Why didn't Mary's father want her to be an artist? What turned Mary and her friend Edgar Degas into mad scientists? What made her huge World's Fair mural so mysterious? Find out as you laugh and learn with one of the world's best loved artists, Mary Cassatt. Freedom & democracy Although Freedom & Democracy are things you can't see, they are a symbol of our nation just as real as the Statue Of Liberty. As American's we think of ourselves as being free and democratic, but these very basic rights come with fundamental and serious responsibilities. Historically not everyone enjoyed the same levels of freedom in America. Look at the days of slavery, women without the right to vote and American's with disabilities that lacked equal access These hard fought freedoms seem sensible today, but it wasn't always so. It's important to think of Freedom and Democracy as living breathing symbols of America. Symbols which have in the past and will continue into the future to assure they incorporate the needs of all the people.
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