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E-cigarettes have been called the next generation cigarette and vaping the newest way for teens to start smoking. Research confirms that teens who vape are more likely to start smoking tobacco products than teens who don’t use electronic cigarettes. It’s also been found that nonsmoking teens who start vaping are three times as likely as nonvapers to later smoke cigarettes and that vaping seemed to encourage smoking.

Most teens assume vaping is harmless, however it is not. Studies have shown that the gases and particles in e-cigarette vapors can harm the lungs, brain, heart and immune system. They pose a serious threat to teens and creating the next generation of smokers. Vaping liquids can be flavored to taste like fruit or candy. Most contain nicotine and it’s this nicotine that can cause an addiction and fuel a teens’ transition from vaping to smoking.

So what is Vaping? What is the vapor made from and how does it work? The drug inside most e-flavors is nicotine, in its concentrated potent, liquid form - extracted from tobacco and blended with a variety of flavorings, colorings and assorted chemicals and toxins, carefully calculated to feed the fast-growing electronic cigarette industry. E-cigarettes actually emit more than just smoke. It is an aerosol, which is a suspension of particles, toxins and other chemicals suspended within a gas. E-cig vapor often contains even more particles than tobacco smoke. Vaping can cause as much short-term inflammation in the lungs as regular cigarettes and the nicotine-free vapor may cause even more. The biggest danger may lie in the use of vaping devices. After a teen is used to some nicotine in the form of an e-cigarette, they may ultimately transition to traditional cigarettes to get nicotine more easily and quickly. E-cigarettes are very accessible and easier to conceal. Many vaping devices are designed to look like pens; compact, shiny and easy to disguise. Vaping devices are also compatible with marijuana, cocaine, THC liquids and other drugs, making substance abuse easier,less publicly recognizable and easier for a teen to hide. The devices’ create a further danger for teen users who may not be completely aware of what’s inside the electronic cigarette.

Student discussion includes: What is vaping? What is the vapor made from and how does it work? Is vaping dangerous? Do e-cigarettes contain toxins? Are e-cigarettes dangerous? Do e-cigarettes contain nicotine? Is nicotine harmful? Is nicotine addictive? What are the short and long term side effects? Are teens who vape or use e-cigarettes more likely to start smoking?

 

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In this series, children teach others about the grieving process by sharing their personal stories of losing a loved one. We hear about their grief and loss and how they are coping and healing. These children have experienced a life-changing event, yet manage to share their stories with a sense of strength and resiliency. Viewers will be left with a feeling of hope and an understanding they are not alone in grieving the death of a loved one. Each volume includes a companion workbook with numerous discussion questions and creative exercises corresponding to the film.

Titles in this Series Include:

VOLUME 1, THE EXPERIENCE AND FEELINGS
In Volume 1, The Experience and Feelings, chapters include My Story, What Grief Means to Me, Worries and Challenges, and What I’ve Learned.

VOLUME 2, WAYS TO COPE
In Volume 2, Ways To Cope, chapters include What Has Helped, Advice, and Celebrate and Remember.

VOLUME 3, LIFE AFTER DEATH
In Volume 3, Life After Death, chapters include Life After Death, Hopes and Dreams, and I Am.

Includes:
DVD+ EXTENSIVE WORKBOOK ON CD-ROM

REVIEWS AND AWARDS

"Family Approved" - The Dove Foundation

"DVD of the Year Award" - Creative Child Awards, Creative Child Magazine

"2014 Notable Children’s Video" The American Library Association

"These children have much to teach their contemporaries about what has happened to them and their families." SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

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"Powerful and emotional, this documentary-style film features children sharing about the loss of a loved one. A difficult and painful subject is humanized and made accessible through the honesty and bravery of the young people interviewed."
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION NOTABLE CHILDREN’S VIDEOS

TESTIMONIALS:

"The wisdom captured in this video is profound. Kids speaking honestly and openly to other kids about their experiences with death can empower other kids and offer hope." -Amy Foster-Wexler, LCSW

"I experienced the death of my mother at a young age, I wish this film existed then. I wish the adults in my life could have watched it too so they would have had some insights on how to discuss it with me." -Sweet Pea Cole

This series provides a comprehensive overview of human anatomy. Each of the ten programs focuses on one body system and includes brief descriptions of how on each system interacts with or impacts others. The information is presented in a logical as well as entertaining format, with clear descriptions and explanations reinforced by full color animated graphics. Comparisons using common experiences and everyday objects assist the learner in remembering the information presented. Below, the individual program learning objectives are provided for each title.

This series is appropriate for entry level healthcare training, nursing, respiratory therapy, physical and occupational therapy. Also high school and college science.

127.1 THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM (16 min cc)
1. Name the four components of the circulatory system.
2. Describe the size and location of the heart.
3. Outline the route of blood circulation.
4. Name the primary components of the cardiac conduction system.
5. Outline the route of a cardiac impulse through the heart.
6. Discuss the role of each of the three types of blood vessels.
7. Describe the four main components of blood.
8. Differentiate between blood and lymph
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127.2 THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (16 min cc)
1. Name the three types of nutrients found in food.
2. Differentiate between nutrients and electrolytes.
3. List three organs that assist with digestion.
4. Outline the digestive process.
5. Describe peristalsis and its role in the digestive process.
6. Discuss the role of the blood vessels in digestion.
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127.3 THE NERVIOUS SYSTEM (16 min cc)
1. List the organs of the nervous system.
2. Differentiate between the central and peripheral nervous systems.
3. Name the two types of cells in the nervous system.
4. Name the structures that make up a neuron.
5. Differentiate between the three main types of neurons.
6. Describe the role of the cerebral spinal fluid.
7. Discuss the function of the autonomic nervous system.
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127.4 THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (17 min cc)
1. List the two main functions of the respiratory system.
2. Differentiate between ventilation and gas exchange.
3. Name the organs of the respiratory tract.
4. Differentiate between the upper and lower respiratory tracts.
5. Describe the process of gas exchange.
6. Discuss how inspiration and expiration occur.
7. Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide levels initiate respiration.
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127.5 THE SKELETAL SYSTEM (17 min cc)
1. Describe the four basic shapes of bones.
2. Differentiate between the diaphysis and epiphyses of the long bones.
3. Differentiate between the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
4. Describe the role of the fontanels in protecting the infant brain.
5. List the five divisions of the vertebral column.
6. Name the three types of rib pairs seen in the thorax.
7. Name and describe the function of the six types of diarthrosis joints.
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127.6 THE MUSCULAR SYSTEM (17 min cc)
1. Give the four properties possessed by muscle tissue.
2. Differentiate between skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle.
3. Describe how muscles work together to create movement.
4. Discuss the ways in which skeletal muscle fiber cells differ from other cells in the body.
5. Describe the effects of strenuous exercise on the muscular system.
6. Tell how the terms "voluntary" and "involuntary" relate to muscular tissue.
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127.7 THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (17 min cc)
1. Name two things that make the reproductive system different from the other body systems.
2. List the components of the male and female reproductive systems.
3. Describe the male and female reproductive cells.
4. Discuss the role of hormones in the female reproductive cycle.
5. Describe the processes of ovulation and fertilization.
6. List the changes that occur to the fertilized egg during pregnancy.
7. Differentiate between colostrum and breast milk.
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127.8 THE URINARY SYSTEM (18 min cc)
1. List the components of the urinary system.
2. Describe the location and appearance of the kidneys.
3. Discuss the process of urinary filtration.
4. Explain how micturition occurs.
5. Discuss the role of the urinary system in maintaining homeostasis.
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127.9 THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM (18 min cc)
1. Name four accessory structures related to the integumentary system.
2. Describe the five layers of the epidermis.
3. Discuss the mechanism by which the skin surface forms.
4. Name the two layers of the dermis.
5. Describe the roles of collagen and elastin.
6. Explain the skin’s role in maintaining body temperature.
7. Differentiate between the two types of glands located within the integumentary system.
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127.10 THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (17 min cc)
1. Define the term homeostasis.
2. Name the three classes of hormones produced by the endocrine system.
3. Describe the role of negative feedback in hormone activity.
4. Discuss the role of the hypothalamus in hormone regulation.
5. Name the master gland and explain why it is called this.
6. Name the thyroid hormones.
7. List the seven major endocrine glands.
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*All programs are Closed Captioned
*Streaming rights are available for all titles
*Scripts, study guides and CEU packets for each program are provided on a CD-ROM in PDF format. The study guides and CEU packets include program descriptions and objectives, pre-viewing and post-viewing tests with answer keys, discussion topics and glossary.