Title: Being Responsible
Grade Level: 2-4
Format: VHS, discussion guide
Details: 28 minutes, 1991, Live Wire Video Publishers
Synopsis: When a chance to go to Disneyland conflicts with
her commitment to work on a class project, Rhonda makes the responsible
choice. She wins the respect of her friends and feels good about herself.
Title: Being Safe - See Family
Life Education
(2002)Title:
Benjamin Walks the Dog/Liz Sits the Schlegels
Grade Level: 1-6
Format: VHS
Details: Two 30 min. episodes-Kids of Degrassi St., 1982,
WBGH Boston
Synopsis: Billy and Pete want to do grown-up things without Billy's pesky little brother, Benjamin. They finally get rid of him, but Billy has second thoughts when it looks like they might have gotten rid of him forever
Liz Sits the Schlegels--Liz finds she has her hands full when she takes on a babysitting job with two lively kids, one who refuses to have anything to do with her. How will she ever get Martin on her side?
Title: Best Laid Plans
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 7 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: sexuality, boasting, peer pressure, parental roles, birth control, dating, rejection, risk taking, responsibility. Stephanie asks Wheels out on a date, but bravado and overheard conversations lead both of them to imply to their friends that they're going to do something - though neither is at all sure that they're ready for it. Meanwhile, Yick has pinched a video from his brother - "Swamp Sex Robots" is so hot it'll fry your eyeballs.
Title: Big Dance
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 2 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: parent-child relationships, cultural issues, lying, alcohol, dating. How old is old enough? Voula's strict, old-fashioned father says she's too young to attend the big dance. Determined to prove she's mature enough, Voula goes anyway and has the time of her life … until her curfew approaches. Elsewhere, Joey is annoyed that Steph asks Wheels to the dance. And
Steph, who drank too much with the twins Heather and Erica at Lucy's house, gets sick during the Degrassi "Crazy Dance" and can't fulfill her duties as school president.
Title: Big Dipper
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: VHS
Details: 19 minutes, 1986, Oregon Research Institute
Synopsis: Topics include addiction, cancer, health risks and
peer pressure. It teaches refusal skills for dealing with peer pressure.
Title: Big Girl Now
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 29 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989,
Direct Cinema Limited
Synopsis: Program themes:
honesty, maturity, identity, sexuality. Lucy's relationship with Paul, an 11th grader, makes her a fickle friend. And Paul has some sexual expectations she's not sure she is ready for. Best friends grow apart when Kathleen becomes a very active school vice-president.
(2002) Title: Billy Breaks the Chain/Catherine Finds Her Balance
Grade Level: 1-6
Format: VHS
Details: Two 30 min. episodes-Kids of Degrassi St., 1982,
WBGH Boston
Synopsis: Billy Breaks the Chain--Billy knows it won't be luck that sends him to hockey camp, it will be his own hard work. Then a bad luck chain letter comes his way and
disasters begin to occur.
Catherine Finds Her Balance--When both her divorced parents want to come and watch her at her gymnastics meet, Catherine tries to prevent them from making a scene in front of the whole school.
Title: Black and White
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 40 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, parental authority, independence.
B.L.T. asks Michele to the graduation dance, but her parents disapprove of her dating someone from a "different culture". Spike applies for a job but is rejected because of her hairstyle.
(2004)Title: The Blame Game:
Are We a Country of Victims?
Grade Level: 9-12, adults
Format: VHS
Details: 45 min., 1996, ABC News
Synopsis: In his 2nd original primetime special, ABC's John
Stossel examines the excesses of the "victims movement" and how
this tendency to blame our misfortunes on anyone but ourselves affects
public policy and the workplace.
(2006)Title:
Body Connections: Body Systems Overview 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: CD-ROM (not a DVD)
Details: 1998, Dynamic Graphics/Hunt Health Education, for MAC
OS/Windows 95
Synopsis: Anatomy and Physiology curriculum CD-ROM explains the
different systems of the human body. Contains 11 chapters including Cells,
Skeletal, Nervous System, Respiratory System, and a final chapter explaining
how all the systems work systems together.
(2003)Title: Body Image
for Boys
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 2002, 18 min., Cambridge Educational
Synopsis: As the idealized male physique continues to be hyped in
movies, on TV, in magazines, and on billboards, a rapidly growing number of
men are becoming obsessed with appearance. This topical program explores
some of the issues facing young men today as they struggle to define
themselves amidst the flood of media-generated images of male physical
perfection, which include steroid abuse, eating disorders, exercise
addiction, and phony food supplements.
(2003)Title: Body Image:
Let's Get Real
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS
Details: 2000, 48 min., Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Synopsis: "Who you are is how you look." The media's
glorification of an arbitrary physical ideal has precipitated an identity
crisis for millions of today's teens, both male and female. This penetrating
program explores the unhealthy impact that the media, peer pressure, and
family opinions can have on adolescents' perceptions of their bodies.
Individual testimony on media stereotyping, eating disorders, self-esteem,
balanced nutrition, and sexuality provides a candid overview of the
relationship between body image and self-identity, while suggesting healthy
ways to improve self-image.
(2005)Title:
Body Talk 2: It's a New Language
Grade Level: 5-8
Format: VHS
Details: 2002, The Body Positive, 20 mins
Synopsis:
This video empowers boys and girls to celebrate their natural size and
shape and to accept and embrace their bodies. Shows that society often
promotes an ideal body type impossible for most mortals to achieve: a body
type too often based on media images of impossibly thin women and pumped up,
over muscled men.
Title: Bottled Up
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 20 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: alcoholism in the family, confronting problems, smoking. When the Degrassi Junior High quiz team goes to Kathleen's house to prepare for a match, they discover that Kathleen's mother is an alcoholic. Scooter and Max try to change their image when Arthur and Yick call them nerds.
Title: Breaking Up Is Hard To Do/Dream On (DeGrassi High)
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 1989, 60 min., Playing With Time, Inc. & WGBH
Educational Foundation.
Synopsis: Program 3 themes divorce, breaking up,
relationships. How do you react when you're blindsided by divorce or
your friends? Ask Michelle. When her parents divorce,
unexpectedly, she discovers Splitsville is a lonely town. Meanwhile,
Erica's abortion was tough enough, but someone at school is making it even
tougher. Joey's sexist ideas for The Zit's first music video ends up
alienating "director" Lucy as well as his Zit-mates, Snake and
Wheels. Program 4 themes crushes. Shy Arthur fantasizes about
his dream girl, Caitlin. Things get crazier when Caitlin accepts a date with
Claude for the same time she has plans with Joey. Kathleen, a
freshman, is asked out by Scott, a junior. Erica and Heather are hurt
by a vicious whisper campaign.
Title: Breast Self-Exam
Grade Level: 7-12
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 15 minutes, 1987, Human Relations Media
Synopsis: Teaches a systematic method for breast
self-examination. Using a live model each aspect of the procedure is
demonstrated.
(2001)Title: Brockport Physical Fitness Test Kit
Grade Level: K-12
Format: Kit -1 VHS, 2 CD's, 1 Audio Tape, 1 Curl-Up Measuring Strip, 1 Skinfold Caliper,
1 Training Guide, 1 Test Manual
Details: 1999, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: A comprehensive health-related fitness and activity assessment and
computerized reporting system. It is designed to educate and inform youth about the status of their
physical fitness. One of the cd's and the audiocassette are for PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular
Endurance Run) lap counting.
Title: Bruce the Dental Health
Moose in Adventures at Camp Loosetooth
Grade Level: K-4
Format: VHS
Details: 15 minutes each, 1984, The Maine Department of Human
Services - Division of Dental Health
Synopsis: Part 1: Good Food for Good Teeth (The
Sugar Shakedown)
Topics include forms of sugar and frequency of eating, the chain of decay,
decreasing the number of sugary foods to decrease the chain of decay effect
and the importance of brushing and flossing. Part 2. The Smug Smile
Summer Games. Topics include the process of decay, the importance of brushing and flossing
and the sources and applications of fluoride. Flossing and brushing
techniques are shown along with toothbrush card. Part 3. The Great
Camp Loosetooth Scavenger Hunt. Topics include the parts and functions of
the mouth and teeth and the prevention of dental accidents. Dental
fears are also addressed.
Title: Bruce the Moose -
Bountiful Good Food Kitchen
Grade Level: K-4
Format: VHS
Details: 68 minutes; 4 topics 17 minutes each, 1994, Aramark
Synopsis: Bruce, Bill Wood, food service personnel and students
join together to teach elementary age children good health & nutritious
habits using Moose Magic, Fun Food Facts and healthy meal and snack
preparation. The titles of each section are: School Lunch, Breakfast, Good
Food Snacks and Good Health Habits. Topics covered include fruits and
vegetables, the Food Guide Pyramid, fat, beverages and sugar content in
foods.
Title: Bruce the Moose -
Magical Good Food Show
Grade Level: K-4
Format: VHS
Details: 3 topics at 15 minute each, Aramark: N.D.
Synopsis: The video is motivational and educational stim7ulus to
support good nutrition habits. Humor and "magic" is used to
introduce and reinforce basic concepts related to sound eating practices.
Concepts regarding nutritional value of foods, and eating a good breakfast,
daily are covered. The titles for each segment are: Good Snacks, Good
Breakfast, and Good Food Habits. Teaching guide included.
Title: Brushing Magic with
Dudley and Dee Dee
Grade Level: pre-K - 2
Format: VHS
Details: 5:53 minutes, 1994, ADA
Synopsis: An entertaining animated video with Dudley the Dinosaur and
his sister Dee Dee explains plaque tooth brushing techniques appropriate
amount of toothpaste, diet with low sugar levels, and the need for regular
professional dental visits.
Title: Building Caring and Safe School Communities (Saving
Our Schools From Hate and Violence)
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 1999, 28 min., HeartLand Media, LLC
Synopsis: Hosted by Michael Pritchard, this VHS is Part 2 of a
two-part series. This program explores and details ways students can
ease the social isolation of any and all students by creating a school
culture that values and includes all students. A special feature of
the program is an interactive website for program users that will
disseminate pertinent information and function as a forum about school
safety issues and practices.
(2000)Title:
Bullies: Dealing with Aggression
Grade Level: 6-10
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 22 min, 42 pgs., 1999, AGC/United
Learning
Synopsis: This video will examine different
approaches to bullying as well as the consequences of each method. It
will examine what students can do to prevent themselves from becoming the
target of a bully. The primary focus will be to teach assertive and
effective communication skills to help students build self-esteem,
confidence and ultimately protect themselves in appropriate and positive
ways.
Title: Bye-Bye Junior High
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 42 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: stress, dating, responsibility, parental roles, subjectivity and fairness, self-image, confronting problems, achievement. Wheels and Spike are concerned about failing their final exams. Joey wants to go to the graduation dance with Caitlin, but first he must live up to a deal he made with his parents. Meanwhile, the fire-alarm system has a surprise in store for everyone.
Title: Can't Live with 'Em (Parts I
& II)
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 60 min, Episodes 27 & 28 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: death, friendship, fate, responsibility. The Degrassi kids are back at school in a one-hour special. Wheel's struggles with grief and guilt when his parents are killed by a drunk driver. Joey has to repeat 8th grade. Kathleen runs for school president and Shane tries to prove to Spike that he wants to share
responsibility for the baby.
Title: Careers in Dentistry
Grade Level: 7-12, adult
Format: VHS
Details: 48 minutes, 1989, American Association of Dental
Schools
Synopsis: Promotes career opportunities available in dentistry,
dental hygiene, dental assisting, and dental laboratory technology.
Title: Caregiver's Guide to
Oral Health
Grade Level: Caregivers of patients with disabilities
Format: VHS
Details: 30 minutes, 1992, Indiana State Department of
Health
Synopsis: Topics include the use of universal precautions, need to
review oral hygiene status of patients and set up oral hygiene care plans,
practice oral hygiene procedures at least one time daily and ensure that
patients are receiving oral hygiene care and dental health care services.
Techniques that are highlighted include tooth brushing and flossing, saliva
replacement and denture cleaning. This would make an excellent in-service
for a nursing home staff.
Title: Censored
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 23 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: first amendment rights, student newspapers, sexual exploitation, pregnancy and schooling. Caitlin submits an article to the student paper supporting Spike's right to remain in school despite her pregnancy. The article is rejected by the faculty advisor as unbalance, so Caitlin distributes it herself - without consulting Spike. Offended by the pin-up posters in Joey's locker,
L.D. decides to decorate her locker with revealing photos of men.
Title: Chews Blues
Grade Level: 5-12
Format: VHS
Details: 24 minutes, 1987, Balance Education Films & Video
Tapes, Portland, ME. Synopsis: Topics include smokeless tobacco
addiction, marketing tactics, adverse effects (including halitosis, gingival
and dental problems, tissue irritation, leukoplakia), and peer perceptions.
Title:
“Choices” Stories from Maine State Prison
Grade Level: 7-9
Format: VHS
Details: 15:35 min., 1998, The International Film & Television
Workshop, David Lyman and Lauren Walsh
Synopsis: Prisoners
from Maine State Prison discuss what “choices” they made that lead to
their incarceration and what life is like inside prison.
Title: Choose to Refuse: Saying No
Grade Level: 6-12
Format: VHS, teachers' guide
Details: 25 minutes, 1993, Human Relation Media
Synopsis: Five realistic ways to say no. Students see
popular teens refuse without looking foolish.
Title: Circles I
Grade Level: Developmentally disabled students
Format: Slide show
Details: 1983, Marklyn P. Champagne and Leslie
Walker-Hirsch, Standard Film Associates
Synopsis: Teaching tool designed to help students grasp the
concept of personal space, social distance, and appropriate social/sexual
behavior.
Title: Clean Up Your Act
Grade Level: 1-6
Format: VHS
Details: 15 minutes, 1981, Churchill Films
Synopsis: This film illustrates, in a humorous fashion, the
connection between basic cleanliness and good health. It emphasizes the role
of germs and bacteria in causing illness. Objects and clothes in the kitchen
come to life and prevail upon reluctant kids to change their sloppy habits.
This film gives information on bacterial growth, spoiled food, environmental
cleanliness, perspiration and body odor, and keeping teeth and hair clean.
(2000)Title:
Conflict Resolution: The Wexford Series
Grade Level: 6-10
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 22 min, 1999, AGC/United
Learning
Synopsis: This video series focuses on instructing
teachers and students on how to deal with conflict effectively. By
understanding and practicing assertive communication techniques, teacher
will be able to reduce conflict in the classroom and enhance their students
ability to learn. All episodes deal with various aspects of aggression
and bullying by focusing on alternatives to violence. There are 5 student
videos, 1 teacher video and 1 parent video. Each video is accompanied by a
guide.
Please order by title:
|
Title |
Subtitle |
| Peer
Pressure |
are your friends controlling your life |
| Anger |
alternatives to aggression and violence |
|
Bullies |
dealing with aggression |
| Criticism |
striving for perfection |
| Abuse in Relationships |
what to be aware of |
| Parenting Adolescents |
relationships that work |
|
Teachers |
effective communication strategies |
(2002)Title:
Connie Makes a Catch/Karen Keeps Her Word
Grade Level: 1-6
Format: VHS
Details: Two 30 min. episodes-Kids of Degrassi St., 1982,
WBGH Boston
Synopsis: Connie Makes a Catch--Connie has her eye on Candy, the popular captain of the baseball team, but he doesn't even know she exists. She'd do anything to catch his eye, but it's going to be tough for a tomboy like Connie.
Karen Keeps Her Word--Karen needs money to buy the roller skates she desperately wants, so she becomes a partner in Pete's window-washing business, and soon realizes that her commitment to Pete goes beyond money.
Title: Cooperation
Grade Level: 2-4
Format: VHS
Details: 28 minutes, 1991, Live Wire Video Publishers
Synopsis: Moose discovers the benefits of cooperation when
his insistence on having his own way threatens to break up his sing quartet.
Title: Coping With Depression:
Suicide Prevention
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS
Details: 20 minutes, 1987, Film Fair Communications
Synopsis: This film helps young people recognize not only
the symptoms of depression in others; but to help them learn skills for
living through times of depression in their own lives.
Title: Coping With Peer Pressure: Getting Along Without
Going Along
Grade Level: 6-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 40 minutes, 1986, Guidance Associates
Synopsis: Designed to define peer pressure and demonstrate
how teenagers respond to it, examine how teens' decision-making processes
are influenced by peer pressure, and demonstrate how peer pressure can
result in a lack of independence and irresponsible behavior.
Title: Coping With Stress: I Will Not
Be Defeated
Grade Level: 10-12, Adult
Format: VHS
Details: 20 minutes, Creative Video, Inc.
Synopsis: Demonstrates coping skills and stress reducers
for use in daily life.
Title: Coping With Stress
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 15 min., Educational Video Network
Synopsis: Contains a few graphic scenes. Stress affects
everyone, both emotionally and physically. For some, mismanaged stress
can result in substance abuse, violence, or even suicide. This program
answers the question, "How can a person cope with stress?"
Students will learn what stress is and how the body reacts to it.
Students will understand the link between illness and prolonged stress, as
well as some of the social consequences of a stressful life. Students
will be introduced to steps they can take that will help them to cope with
stress.
Title: Cover-Up
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 4 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: child abuse, self-image, social responsibility, legal issues, seeking help, guilt, confidentiality. Violence can be a relative problem. Joey is fascinated by brooding tough-guy, Rick, a boy so sad even Caitlin and Susie can't make him smile. When Joey sees Rick get beaten by his father, Joey realizes Rick's bruises don't come from street fights. Joey faces a painful dilemma: to report the incident and risk Rick's wrath, or to remain silent and let his friend endure further suffering.
(2000)Title:
Criticism: Striving For Perfection
Grade Level: 6-10
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 22 min., 51 pgs., 1999, AGC/United
Learning
Synopsis: Several types of criticism are discussed and
demonstrated, along with solutions based on where the criticism is coming
from and whether or not it's a fair or unfair criticism.
Title: Crossed Wires/All-Nighter (DeGrassi High)
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 1990, 60 min., Playing with Time, Inc. & WGBH
Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Program 6 themes sexual abuse, oppressive memories and
crushes. Liz is haunted by memories of being sexually abused.
Joey and Dwayne find a new way of relating to each other. Program 7
themes drugs, friendship and commitment. Kathleen surprises her
friends by bringing marijuana to Diana's birthday party. Arthur, Luke,
Joey and Yick play poker for monty.
(2002)Title:
Cry For Help: how to help a friend who is depressed or suicidal
Grade Level: 7-12
Format: VHS
Details: 22 minutes, 2002, Paraclete Press
Synopsis: Teen suicide is often preventable if people know the signs to look for and the steps to take when they suspect a friend is suicidal. "A Cry For Help" teaches young people to recognize the warning signs and to take specific actions to help a friend.
Title: Custom Mouthguards
Construction
Grade Level: Dental and dental hygiene students and
professionals
Format: VHS
Details: 14.5 minutes, Pre-OSHA, University of Texas - San Antonio
Synopsis: Topics include the necessary steps in the fabrication of a
custom mouthguard from a cast, ideas for complete team fabrications,
instructions for care of mouthguards and benefits of custom mouthguards
compared with other mouthguard types
Title: Date Rape
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 48 minutes, 1989, Intermedia
Synopsis: Powerful video triggers discussion; deals with
attitudes, consent, social pressure, and stereotypes.
(2006)Title:
Dealing With ADHD: Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Grade Level: 6-12, Adult
Format: VHS
Details: 2001, EVN, 28 mins.
Synopsis: This video teaches about ADHD, other disorders that can
often co-exist, and some factors that may contribute to the disorder.
Title: Dealing With Feelings
Grade Level: 2-4
Format: VHS, Discussion Guide
Details: 25 minutes, 1991, Live Wire Video Publishers
Synopsis: Tuggie makes himself miserable and almost ruins a
friendship when he tries to hide his camping fear. Then he learns to accept
his feelings and express them honestly.
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #1
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 301 & 302: Father Figure-
The pending birth of a new baby for Spike and Snake inspires Emma to search
for her birth father. With some detective work, Emma discovers that her
father, Shane, lives just outside the city. She convinces Craig to skip
school with her to go in search of her dad, but the man she finds is not who
she expects. Meanwhile, Spinner and Paige have spent the entire summer as
the most lovey-dovey couple of all time. But with their anniversary fast
approaching, he can't afford to buy her a worthy present… until he realizes
that Paige deserves the perfect locker.
Episode 303: U Got the Look-
Manny's on a mission this year… it's bye-bye cute and hello hot. That means
midriff-baring tops, low-riders, and thongs. Manny's riding high on her
new-found popularity… at least among the guys. But Manny's new look comes
with some new behavior and Emma decides she's had enough of her best friend.
Meanwhile, Craig and the guys decide to form a band and Joey offers them the
garage as a practice space. Seeing the guys play brings back fond memories
of The Zits and Joey's soon offering some unsolicited advice.
Episode 304: Pride, Part 1-
Paige organizes a final hurrah at the beach and even convinces her older
brother Dylan to act as chauffeur. Spinner's a bit put-off by Dylan's openly
gay attitude, but his presence is an eye-opener for Marco. Spinner convinces
Marco to go out with Hazel. But the pressure's too much. Marco reveals his
secret to Spinner- he's gay. Meanwhile, when Snake faints while playing
video games with Craig and a cut on his thumb refuses to heal, Snake decides
to visit his doctor. The diagnosis is unexpected and scary.
Episode 305: Pride, Part 2-
Spinner just can't deal with the fact that his close friend is gay and
decides to cut Marco out of his life. But when all the guys go to watch
Dylan's hockey game, Jimmy makes sure that Marco comes along. While walking
through the Gay Village on his way to the stadium, Marco is attacked by a
group of gay-bashers. Marco's beating, combined with Spinner's treatment of
him, creates even more frustration and confusion. Meanwhile, still reeling
from the news that he has cancer, Snake decides to beat the chemo and
volunteers to shave his head as a fund-raiser for the Spirit Squad.
Episode 306: Gangsta Gangsta-
Things haven't been going very well for Sean lately. Feeling lonely and
neglected, he's drawn to car-loving, tough-talking Jay and his group of
buddies. When Jay asks Sean to prove himself by stealing a keyboard from the
MI lab, Sean goes one step further, stealing something even bigger.
Meanwhile, J.T.'s been spending more time with Paige and the popular kids
and he seems reluctant to share the limelight with Toby. But when J.T. has a
wet dream about Liberty while sleeping over at Toby's, Toby uses the
information as an in with the cool gang.
Episode 307: Should I Stay or Should I Go?-
Things are pretty hot between Craig and Ashley, but she keeps pulling back
from going all the way. She wants to know Craig loves her, and since he is
unable to express himself in words, Craig pours his heart into a song. Ash
decides she's ready. Craig can't help sharing the news with Spinner, whose
innuendo-laced jokes cause Ash to call the whole thing off. Craig storms out
followed by Manny, who offers Craig a sweet, supportive shoulder to cry on.
Soon Craig and Manny are caught up n the moment- a moment that goes farther
than either of them anticipated. Meanwhile, worried about her husbands
deteriorating spirits during his chemo, Spike enlists Joey's help in
cheering him up.
Episode 308: Whisper to a Scream-
Life's getting more and more stressful for Ellie; her dad just left on
another Peacekeeping Mission, her mom's drinking again and she's interning
for Caitlin Ryan's TV show. As things get more and more hectic, Ellie has no
one to help her cope. Angry and alone, Ellie discovers a new outlet for her
pain and begins cutting herself. But help arrives from an unlikely source.
Meanwhile, Terri's secret admirer is back, leaving red roses on her locker.
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #2
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 309: Against All Odds-
Emma decides it's time to move on in matters of the heart when she realizes
she has feelings for new kid, Chris. With some encouragement from Manny,
Emma hooks up with Chris at a rave, even though he has a girlfriend. But as
Emma and Chris get closer, she realizes she can't be with him if he's still
with someone else. Then Manny takes her own advice when she discovers that
Craig's at the rave too, without Ashley. When Emma finds out how far Manny's
willing to go to get what she wants, it's the final straw in their
friendship. Meanwhile, Spinner and Jimmy are both in trouble with their math
grades so they ask Marco to tutor them during a Friday night study session.
Spinner's discomfort with Marco's homosexuality soon has him misinterpreting
all of Marco's behavior and he ends up convinced that Marco has a crush on
him.
Episode 310: Never Gonna Give You Up-
Terri's in heaven; not only does she have a terrific boyfriend, the
wonderful, romantic Rick, she also has the lead in a school play. Rick's
being real supportive, offering her some helpful performance advice. But
Hazel doesn't find Rick's advice helpful at all. She thinks Rick's
controlling and abusive. When Hazel raises her suspicions with the rest of
Terri's friends- and Terri starts coming to school with cuts and bruises-
she convinces Terri that Rick is far from the perfect boyfriend. Meanwhile,
J.T.'s been spending more and more time hanging out with Paige and her grade
10 friends, much to Spinner's annoyance. So Spinner begins a campaign of
embarrassment to drive J.T. back to his rightful place with the other grade
9 geeks and losers.
Episode 311 & 312: Holiday-
The holiday season is fast approaching and the Jeremiah house is abuzz.
Angela has her upcoming Christmas skating pageant, Craig and Ashley are a
serious item, and Joey and Sydney are getting serious themselves. As Sydney
organizes the perfect Christmas, Caitlin feels like the odd girl out. But
she's really thrown when she and Joey share an unexpectedly intimate moment,
leaving Caitlin to wonder if she and Joey can ever just be friends.
Meanwhile, underneath Craig's holiday cheer lurks a big secret- he's seeing
Manny behind Ashley's back.
Episode 313: This Charming Man-
Things are back on track for Emma now that she's officially over Sean. Newly
single Chris has even asked her out. But when she hears rumors that Sean's
part of a gang stealing things from Degrassi (including Mr. Simpson's
laptop), Emma becomes obsessed with bringing Sean to justice. But is she
really interested in making the school a safer place, or does she just want
Sean to pay for breaking her heart? Meanwhile, Paige, Spinner and Jimmy are
inching closer to freedom when they all begin driver's ed.
Episode 314: Accidents Will Happen, Part 1-
There's a big gymnastics meet at Degrassi, and Manny's going to lead the
team to gold. But when she starts to feel sick, she fears that her queasy
stomach might be more than the flu or even a case of bad nerves. And she's
suddenly not sure she and Craig used protection when they had sex. Not
knowing where to turn, Manny turns to Emma's mom Spike, the one person she
knows who's been in her shoes. When Manny's worst fears are realized, she
finds support from Spike, Emma, and even Craig, who takes the news
surprisingly well. Meanwhile, tired of being unpopular, Toby comes up with a
plan to win Jimmy over; he'll hack into the school's computer system and
alter Jimmy's math grade.
Episode 315: Accidents Will Happen, Part 2-
Manny's tempted by the romantic family scenario Craig paints and begins to
think she and Craig really could keep this baby. But after she and Craig
fail miserably at taking care of Baby Jack, Manny has to confront the
reality of being a mother at her age. She can't do this! But can she carry
the baby full-term and give it up for adoption? Or should she deal with this
now, and have an abortion? Meanwhile, J.T.'s finally had enough of Liberty's
go-nowhere crush and tells her to move on. So when she's paired with Sean on
a history project, she decides that Sean's the latest target of her
affections. Impressing Sean takes a lot more effort and ingenuity than
anticipated, but in the process, she discovers someone else has a crush of
their own- on her!
Episode 316: Take On Me-
Five kids from different worlds are stuck in a room on a Saturday. When
Raditch introduces Saturday detention, Sean, Ellie, Hazel, Jimmy and Toby
are the first inductees. Despite being in different cliques, having
different friends, etc, the students come to realize that they're all in the
same boat together. And with a school all to themselves, they have a lot
more fun than they anticipated. But will these new-found friends survive
Monday morning?
(2006)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #3, DVD #3
Grade Level: 9-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2003, FUNimation Entertainment Inc., 6 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 317: Don't Dream It's Over-
Just when Terri thought she'd gotten over her ex-boyfriend, Rick, he makes a
concentrated effort to win back her affections. She and her friends are
wary- after all, leopards can't change their spots. But when Paige snags her
brother's car for a night out, Terri decides to give Rick a second chance.
When Terri arrives with Rick, Paige can't believe she would be so stupid and
sets out to show Rick he isn't welcome. After getting into a fight with
Rick, Paige washes her hands of Terri and her romantic follies- with tragic
results. Meanwhile, things between Ellie and Sean are heating up, but Marco
keeps showing up at the most inopportune times. Sean's eager to find a way
to get rid of him, but is Ellie?
Episode 318: Rock and Roll High School-
Craig's determined that he and the guys will be that "Last Band Standing" at
Degrassi's' battle of the bands and win a spot on the show. Winning this
contest means the world to him. Same goes for his ex-girlfriend Ashley and
she's vowing to blow him off the stage with her new all-girl punk band.
Suddenly, the music contest is an all-out battle of the exes. Meanwhile,
Joey and Caitlin's romance is progressing nicely when Joey throws out his
back and is laid-up on serious bed-rest. And when Joey suggests that his
mother should come stay to help care for he and Angela, Caitlin declares
that she's perfectly capable of caring for them both.
Episode 319: It's Raining Men-
The year-end Junior Formal is fast approaching, and Marco is in charge,
except when it comes to a date. Problem is, Marco's too nervous to ask Dylan
out at all, let alone ask him to the prom. He's not even sure Dylan likes
him that way. But with some unexpected help from Spinner, Marco and Dylan
finally go out on a real date. But is it everything they imagined?
Meanwhile, J.T. has huge hopes for the first commercial he's ever been in-
he's sure it's his ticket to fame and fortune. But J.T. learns that playing
in a french fry commercial is a recipe for humiliation.
Episode 320: I Want Candy-
A stressed-out Paige and Spinner decide they need a break and skip school
for the day. Ashley, meanwhile, is in the doldrums, too sick to go to
school. So when Ashley calls Paige to get her homework, Paige decides Ash
need to join them for a little fun. But Ash proves to be a total downer and
a frustrated Paige lays it out for her: bad things happen, but it doesn't
mean you can just run away and expect everything to get better. And more
importantly, Ashley can't run away from herself. Meanwhile, when J.T. and
Emma are stuck in detention, they accidentally discover Mr. Simpson's will.
Emma freaks out, fearing the worst.
Episode 321: Our House-
Once again, as things start to come together for Sean, the other shoe drops-
his brother and guardian, Tracker, has found a new job in Alberta. Sean
thinks his life is over until he finds out that he can legally live on his
own. Student welfare will cover his expenses if he maintains good grades,
and a clean lifestyle. Problem is, without an adult around, Sean's place
becomes party central. Meanwhile, having failed grade 9 English the previous
year, Spinner is extra neurotic about this year's final exams. He enlists
Paige's help studying. But when he aces his first exam, it goes straight to
his head.
Episode 322: The Power of Love-
The year-end semi-formal is only hours away and Marco has transformed the
gym into an idealized Bombay. It promises to be an amazing event, except
Marco's theme is causing tension between he and Ellie. She's boycotting it,
as are Sean, Jay, and Alex, who have other plans for that evening. And when
things start to fall apart, Marco blames Ellie and her friends. Despite the
set-backs, everyone has a blast- except for Marco and Ellie- the rift in
their friendship seemingly insurmountable. Meanwhile, Joey and Caitlin have
been dating steadily for months now, and it's amazing. So amazing that Joey
asks Caitlin to move in. But Caitlin has news of her own.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1, DVD #1
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episodes 1 & 2: Mother & Child Reunion-
After months of flirting via e-mail, 12-year-old Emma's new love interest,
Jordan, is going to be in town. Coincidently it's the same night as her
mother's high school reunion. After much consideration and some advice from
her mom's friend, Emma decides to go for it without telling a soul, even her
friends.
Episode 3: Family Politics-
Ashley has set her sights on becoming Degrassi's school president. Toby,
spurred on by the awkward new situation as stepsiblings, is frustrated by
her unchallenged status and convinces J.T. to run against her. The conflict
follows them home.
Episode 4: Eye of the Beholder-
Terri's sure that no guy will ever want her and she wants to skip the school
dance. Spinner seems interested in her though, and Ashley and Paige convince
her to let them make her over. Paige secretly wants Spinner for herself and
plays on Terri's insecurities- ultimately getting Terri drunk and into some
overly sexy clothes.
Episode 5: Parent's Day-
Toby can't stand the idea of Parent's Night- the last time his divorced
parents were in the same room they had a huge, embarrassing fight. Toby
cooks up a scheme to convince his parents that the night is cancelled, but
it backfires on him.
Episode 6: The Mating Game-
Ashley and Jimmy's eight-month anniversary is coming up- and so it's the
question of whether or not to have sex. Paige is playing Juliet opposite
Jimmy's English class Romeo and she's planting doubts in Ashley's mind. If
Ashley doesn't put-out soon, will Jimmy move on?
Episode 7: Basketball Diaries-
Jimmy desperately wants to make the basketball team. But surprisingly, it
looks like Sean is surpassing him as a possible star player. Adding to
Jimmy's pressure is his academic status- he's been given a few warnings
since he can't seem to balance school and sports. When he convinces
hyperactive Spinner to skip a Ritalin pill and give it to him instead, he
plays a great game- but not as a team player.
Episode 8: Secrets & Lies-
After a long absence overseas, Ashley's dad is back in town. She's enjoying
the company and attention, but something tells her there's a piece of his
life that's being kept from her. Under pressure, her mother reveals a
long-kept secret.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1, DVD #2
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 9: Coming of Age-
Lacking real family time at home, Jimmy has been spending more and more time
at Ashley's house. He and Toby are like brothers and Kate's begun referring
to him as her "third kid." When Ashley asks him to stay away for a night and
he turns up anyway with Toby, she's had it and decides to break up with him.
Episode 10: Rumors & Reputations-
Recently diagnosed with a learning disorder, an embarrassed Liberty is
ashamed to tell her friends about her tutoring sessions. Emma sees one of
Liberty's private sessions and, putting two-and-two together with Liberty's
suspicious behavior, asks J.T. if he thinks something could be going on with
Liberty and Mr. Armstrong the math teacher. The rumor spreads.
Episode 11: Friday Night-
When Sean asks Emma what she's doing tonight, Emma's thrilled- that's a
date, right? But nervous Sean is unable to muster the courage to arrange the
details and Emma misunderstands his hesitancy as rejection. When they
finally do cut through their misunderstanding and go out, the date is
fundamentally a disaster with catastrophe after catastrophe and Emma's sure
she's blown it.
Episode 12: Wannabe-
When Paige decides to start a Spirit Squad at Degrassi, Emma can't believe
that the "sexist" sport of cheerleading is being revived. But Manny, who's
had years of gymnastics training and is desperate for something to help make
her "cool", wants to try out. The ensuing disagreement leaves Manny
vulnerable to Paige's in-crowd manipulations.
Episode 13: Cabaret-
Ashley's convinced that she and terri are going to be the stars of the
school talent show, singing her new ballad. Terri would rather add Paige to
the act, but she's not sure how to tell Ashley. Meanwhile, Emma has worked
hard on her new environmental dance piece, but it looks like it's going to
be a disaster when Manny falls and can't dance. Hoping to win Emma's favor,
Toby steps in- and bravely dances in front of the whole school. But it's
Sean who gains Emma's gratitude when he yells at the audience to stop
laughing at their dance recital.
Episode 14: Under Pressure-
Faced with the pressure of passing Grade 7 on his second time around and his
mother's newest threat to take him back to his unhappy life up north, Sean
is beginning to slip into old, angry patterns. Although Emma's helped him
study for Mr. Simpson's exam, he runs out of time to finish and is positive
he's failed. As an outlet, he picks a fight with Jimmy. When Emma tries to
stop him, he pushes her to the ground, shocking everyone. Although he's
passed the exam, he's lost her.
Episode 15: Jagged Little Pill-
"Perfect" Ashley is beginning to bore even herself. With her parents away
for the weekend, Ashley decides to join Toby in breaking the
"one-guest-each" rule and invites Paige and Hazel to join her and Terri.
Sean comes to her when he confiscates Toby and J.T.'s Ecstasy, expecting her
to do the responsible thing. Instead, Ashley takes it. When Jimmy arrives,
he's furious with her. A strung-out Ashley becomes convinced that Sean is
the only one who understands her. After some private time in her room with
him, Ashley publicly dumps Jimmy, humiliates Paige and alienates most of her
other friends. A messy house and a broken vase when her parents get back the
next morning are the least of Ash's worries.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #1 "Extras" DVD
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2001, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
More than 100 exclusive extras await in this DVD. Extras from each of
the first season's 15 episodes.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #1
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 201 & 202: When Doves Cry-
Summer's over and the Degrassi kids are back… in droves. A neighboring high
school has been amalgamated with the junior high school and things are a bit
of a zoo. Degrassi alumni Joey Jeremiah and his small daughter Angela are
objects of someone's attention. Someone who is spying on them and taking
photographs… Meanwhile J.T.'s a man on a mission: this year he's going to
land an older woman. And his chosen challenge? Paige Michalchuk. When Paige
agrees to go out with him, he thinks he has scored until he discovers the
real reason why she's out on the date.
Episode 203: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun-
When Spike reveals the identity of the mystery man she's been dating, Emma
is shocked. Mr. Simpson- her teacher! Emma claims she's OK with it, but if
that's true, why is she suddenly being so rude to Mr. Simpson? When her
mother cancels out on girls night to go out with Mr. Simpson, Emma decided
it's time to rebel. She and Manny are going to sneak into the Senior's
Dance.
Episode 204: Karma Chameleon-
Ashley feels like an outcast. Nobody's willing to forget how she treated
them at the party last year. Ash decides to take action, swallows her pride
and apologizes to everyone. And it works. She boasts to Terri about her
success- it's like last year never happened! Paige forgives her, Jimmy would
take her back in a second and Sean even asks her out. But Ash's illusions
are quickly shattered when her cocky attitude leads to rumors about her. Ash
finds out what it really feels like to be an outcast and a victim of an
orchestrated school-wide shunning- even best friend Terri isn't staying on
her side.
Episode 205: Weird Science-
It's Science Fair time at Degrassi. Emma's a serious contender for first
prize, but when the results of her experiment don't fall in line with her
hypothesis, she's in a panic. Mr. Simpson, one of the judges, provides Emma
with advice but the fact that he's dating her mom makes her feel
uncomfortable with his attention. At least nobody at school knows Mr.
Simpson and her mom are dating… until Manny accidentally spills the beans in
an email to the entire class.
Episode 206: Drive-
Joey is going away for the weekend with his latest girlfriend, and Craig is
surprised when Joey tells him he can stay on his own- and even have the guys
over. When the guys get to Craig's for the weekend, they can't think of much
to do- they're bored. After a lame afternoon they're raring to let loose-
and what better way than to take a drive! The boys take a car off Joey's
lot, planning to go just around the block. When they return, and angry Joey
is waiting- called back to the city by the alarm company. Joey and Craig
realize there's more to their arrangement than just being buddies…
Episode 207: Shout-
The Degrassi Panthers have a new star soccer player, Spinner. His victory is
even sweeter when Paige agrees to a movie. When the losing team's defensive
back, the gorgeous Dean, invites a smitten Paige to a house party, she
cancels on Spinner. At the party things are going great with Dean- until
Spinner shows up. Trying to hide, Paige takes off upstairs with Dean. When
things start to go farther then Paige is ready for, Dean won't take no for
an answer. In the aftermath of the sexual assault, Paige struggles to keep
it together.
Episode 208: Shout part 2-
Haunted by memories of her sexual assault, Paige is desperately trying to
appear normal. A girl band contest sound like a great distraction. Terri
wants to reunite PMS- including Ashley. Paige refuses, and recruits Hazel
instead. After a disastrous rehearsal with Hazel's grating voice and Terri's
terrible lyrics, Paige takes action and invites Ashley to rejoin the band.
Paige's pain resurfaces when Ash shows up the next day with a new song-
inspired by rape. Paige can't bear listening to it and walks out during
rehearsal. When Ashley confronts her, Paige reveals her secret.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #2
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 209: Mirror in the Bathroom-
Toby is tired of being an invisible computer geek, so he decides to join a
sports team. Girls love wrestlers- that includes Toby's crush Kendra. To
Toby's dismay the few extra pounds he carries puts him in the same weight
class as athletic Sean. Toby's desperation leads him to start sneaking
laxatives and running endless training sessions. He's feeling terrible, but
it's all worth it when he drops a weight class. Now he'll be wrestling a
scrawny grade 7 instead- no contest! Concerned, Ashley and J.T. try to talk
to Toby but he refuses to listen to them. It's not until Toby takes to the
mat for his big match- and faints- that Toby realizes the harm he's done to
himself.
Episode 210: Take My Breath Away-
Manny's crush on Craig has reached huge proportions and everybody's urging
her to ask him out already. But Manny's a romantic; she thinks the guy ought
to do the asking. When she finds out that Craig may be interested in someone
else, Manny is given the "push" she needs to ask him on a date. She's
ecstatic when he accepts. The next day, Manny gives her friends all the
details of her incredible night. She and Craig are a couple! But Craig has
an entirely different version of the date- and he'd rather they just stay
friends. Now Craig faces the impossible mission of letting an overly
enthusiastic Manny down easy.
Episode 211: Don't Believe the Hype-
Grade 9 International Day is coming up and Hazel isn't thrilled. After all,
Hazel's Jamaican and everybody loves the islands- right? When the day
arrives, Hazel's display is a hit, but she isn't acting like herself. She's
moody, mean, and openly antagonistic to Fareeza, a Muslim girl. When
Fareeza'a display on Iraq is destroyed and Anti-Muslim slogans are scrawled
on it, the school takes the afternoon to discuss it. Everyone is shocked
when Hazel is called to Mr. Raditch's office- is she a suspect? When the
real culprits are caught, Mr. Raditch demands that Hazel make amends for her
behavior by helping Fareeza remount her display. In the process Hazel
confesses to Farezza that she's not Jamaican but Somalian and Muslim- she's
been hiding the truth from everyone. Hazel must face her fears and decide
whether she can handle coming clean with her friends.
Episode 212 & 213: White Wedding-
Emma Nelson is reveling in her newest job as her mom's maid of honor and
planner extraordinaire. Her mom, Spike, is marrying her high-school crush,
Snake- who just also happens to be Emma's favorite teacher. Joey and
Caitlin, who arrive to celebrate the occasion, can't help feeling nostalgic
about their own plans to marry long ago. With just hours to go before the
ceremony, everything suddenly starts going wrong. Hoping desperately to keep
things on track, Emma meddles where she shouldn't. Not before long, everyone
starts wondering if Spike and Snake will even make it to the alter.
Despondent at her own part in the fiasco, Emma finds herself turning to the
unlikeliest person for support- her ex-boyfriend Sean.
Episode 214: Careless Whisper-
Marco and Ellie are the best of friends. But Ellie is starting to want more,
and Marco can't seem to respond in kind. He's more and more confused about
what and who he's looking for. After a Sex Ed class discussion turns to
homosexuality, rumors start to circulate about Marco and the teasing and
questions won't stop. Marco freaks. He's not gay and he'll prove it- by
asking Ellie to be his girlfriend. Ultimately, though, Marco can't bring
himself to go through with the lie and hurt Ellie. Before he can tell her,
Ellie guesses the truth and gives him her support, even going as far as
posing as his girlfriend. But neither of them can pretend forever.
Episode 215: Hot For Teacher-
When class clown J.T. acts up in Science class, his teacher Ms. Hatzilakos
gives him a serious detention- assisting her with the guinea pigs all week.
J.T.'s annoyed, but he perks up when his friends point out that he's getting
time with the best looking teacher in school. J.T. quickly forgoes making
attempts at gaining her favor when he discovers he actually enjoys hanging
out with her. Ms. Hatzilakos is the first teacher to take him seriously.
Unfortunately, he can't resist making jokes for too long- and gets caught
making her the brunt of one in front of everybody.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2, DVD #3
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 7 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
Episode 216: Message in a Bottle-
Things are looking up for Sean. He and Emma are back together, he's a star
on the basketball team, and he and Jimmy have buried the hatchet. But the
good feelings don't last for long. After his brother quits his job, Sean
becomes very aware of the insecurity of his home life. Having dinner with
Emma and her parents, in their well-established home, doesn't help. After
sneaking some wine in a misguided attempt to "relax", Sean over-reacts to
something Emma's mom says. He storms out of the house and over to Jimmy's
party. When Emma comes looking for him, Sean causes a scene that gets them
both kicked out. Emma and Sean have a heart-to-heart discussion that helps
Sean realize that alcohol is not a solution to his problems.
Episode 217: Relax-
Liberty can't believe it when she doesn't make the girl's floor hockey team-
she's never failed at anything. So when Coach Hatzilakos asks her to be the
team manager, Liberty throws all her energy into managing. She approaches
Joey Jeremiah as a sponsor for the team uniforms; however the boy's
basketball team has also asked him- and they want Liberty to back off.
Instead, she challenges the boys to a floor hockey game; the winner gets the
sponsorship and the loser gets laundry duty for a week.
Episode 218: Dressed in Black-
Ashley and Jimmy are back together, but it doesn't quite feel the same. It
quickly becomes obvious to Ashley that Jimmy isn't really comfortable with
the "new Ash" who has replaced her golden girl looks for Goth. Ashley tries
to suppress her own doubts and makes changes to please Jimmy. In the
meantime, Craig, her drama partner seems to understand her better. Will
Ashley and Jimmy connect romantically again or is friendship in store for
them?
Episode 219: Fight for Your Right-
Emma's mom is away for a few days and it's just her and her step-dad Mr.
Simpson. He's supportive of Emma's involvement in "Food for Thought". A
student group who wants to remove genetically modified (GM) foods from the
school cafeteria. Emma is highly disappointed after the group's meeting with
principal Raditch is turned down. Determined to fight the decision, Emma
attempts to convince students to boycott the cafeteria, but a food fight
erupts and Emma is blamed and suspended from classes. Despite Raditch's
demand that she apologize for her actions, Emma stands by her beliefs and
accepts the consequences.
Episode 220: How Soon is Now?-
After being in counseling for a long time, Paige is positive she's recovered
from her date rape. She's convinced her life is back to normal, but when she
finds out Dean is coming to Degrassi for a basketball tournament Paige goes
into a tailspin. A little pep talk from J.T. helps, but when she actually
confronts Dean, Paige feels powerless again. When J.T. and Spinner find out
about Paige's secret, J.T. goes after him in front of the whole school.
Paige must find the courage to take control and make sure Dean knows he'll
have to pay the consequences.
Episode 221: Tears are Not Enough-
It's exam time and everyone's stressed- especially Craig. In a surprise
visit from his father, Craig learns that his dad is very eager to have him
back in his life- he even wants Craig to move back home and live with him
again. Craig's concerned that Albert may abuse him again, but Albert insists
he's changed. Plagued by worries about his science exam and flustered by the
chaos at his guardian Joey's house, Craig decides to go to his dad for help.
Old patterns resurface when Craig is late for dinner with his father. After
bitterly telling Craig that he isn't living up to his potential, Albert hits
him. Later, Craig breaks down and confesses to Joey. The next morning a
police officer comes to the door. Craig thinks he's come to take him to his
father's. But instead there's horrible news- Craig's father is dead.
Episode 222: Tears are Not Enough part 2-
Although his father is gone, Craig wants to get on with his life as normal.
He doesn't know how to respond when his friends at school keep asking him
how he is- because in fact, he's not feeling much of anything. The eulogy at
his father's funeral is too much. Hearing what a "devoted father" he was,
Craig bursts into hysterics. Outside he admits to Joey what the problem is-
the only thing he feels is relief.
(2005)Title:
Degrassi: The Next Generation- Season #2 "Extras" DVD
Grade Level: 7-12
Call Number: order
by season # and DVD #
Format: DVD
Details: 2002, FUNimation Productions Inc., 8 episodes.
Synopsis: Degrassi DVDs will loan for 4 weeks; only one DVD per
patron; order by season # and DVD # !
More than 130 deleted/extended scenes and bloopers, plus auditions,
"Poor Thing" karaoke, a quiz, yearbook, character descriptions, actor bios
and more await in this DVD. Extras from each of the second season's 22
episodes.
Title: Degrassi Junior High Series
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 42 thirty-minute videos, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: This series deals with the challenges and the fun
of being an adolescent. Students confront topical issues such as
self-esteem, peer pressure, adoption, honesty, communication, drugs, and
sexuality. Each 30 minute program deals with one or two particular problems
or questions. Titles include (order by title):
TERM 1
|
Title |
Program Themes |
| Kiss Me, Steph |
Self-image, sexuality, peer pressure, friendship,
politics, rejection |
| Big Dance |
Parent-child relationships, cultural issues, lying,
alcohol, dating |
| Experiment |
Cheating, friendship, stereotyping,
subjectivity and fairness, drugs, expectations |
| Cover-Up |
Child abuse, self-image, social responsibility,
legal issues, seeking help, guilt, confidentiality |
| Great Race |
Puberty and body image, peer pressure, sexual stereotyping
and equality, ethics, competition, negative leadership, social justice |
| Rumor Has It |
Homosexuality, dreams, group dynamics,
attitudes, gossip and rumors |
| Best Laid Plans |
Sexuality, boasting, peer pressure,
parental roles, birth control, dating, rejection, risk taking,
responsibility |
| Nothing to Fear |
Single parents, terminal illness, death,
nutrition, expressing feelings, responsibilities, communication |
| What a Night! |
Shoplifting, using good judgment, independent decision-making, peer pressure, media images |
| Smokescreen |
Leadership, political action, environmental issues, smoking, communication, personal values, stereotyping, social justice, judging others, dishonesty, self-worth |
| It's Late |
Sexual responsibility, birth control, confronting mistakes, honesty |
| Parent's Night |
Adoption, family relationships, parental responsibility and maturity, facing consequences |
| Revolution! |
School politics, peer pressure, sibling relationships, loyalty |
TERM 2
|
Title |
Program Themes |
| Eggbert |
Moral behavior, teen fathers, maturity,
family communication, facing problems |
| Helping Hand |
Sexual harassment, latchkey kids, self-image |
| Great Expectations |
Puberty and sex, self-image, newcomers,
building relationships |
| Dinner and a Show |
Facing responsibilities, teen fathers, relationships, moral behavior,
parents |
| Stagefright |
Handicaps, shyness, jealousy |
| Fight! |
Fighting, bullying, cowardice, peer pressure, flirting, humiliation |
| Bottled Up |
Alcoholism in the family, confronting problems, smoking |
| Sealed With A Kiss |
Individuality, sibling rivalry, insecurity, maturity, peer pressure |
| Dog Days |
Depression, divorce, parental dating, dealing with conflict |
| Censored |
First amendment rights, student newspapers, sexual exploitation, pregnancy and schooling |
| Trust Me |
Trust, friendship, peer influence, teen pregnancy |
| ...He's Back |
Sexual harassment, responsibility, achievement |
| Pass Tense |
Achievement, failure, stress, status, friendship |
TERM 3
|
Title |
Program Themes |
| Can't Live With 'Em (Parts
I & II) |
Death, friendship,
fate, responsibility |
| Big Girl Now |
Honesty, maturity, identity, sexuality |
| Season's Greetings |
Friendship, teen parenthood, facing responsibilities,
dealing
with conflict, communication |
| Loves Me, Loves Me Not |
Girl-boy relationships, shyness, sex-role expectations
|
| He Ain't Heavy |
Homosexuality, self-image, judging others, right
to privacy,
sibling relationships, personal values, stereotyping, persistence,
AIDS |
| Whole Truth |
Animal rights, honesty, fair play, editorializing, false
advertising, loyalty |
| Star-Crossed |
Dating, maturity,
flirting, shyness, moral behavior |
| Food For Thought |
Eating disorders, nutrition, self-image, parental
expectations,
personal satisfaction |
| Twenty Bucks |
Financial responsibility, honesty, interpersonal ethics,
consideration, parenting |
| Taking Off, Parts 1 & 2 |
Stress, running away, expressing feelings, dealing with a loss, peer pressure, drugs,
good judgment, friendship, loyalty, responsibility, sexual harassment, promises, honesty, facing problems, trust. |
| Making Whoopee |
Maturity, dating, friendship, relationships,
dealing with change |
| Black and White |
Prejudice, stereotyping, discrimination, parental
authority, independence |
| Pa-arty! |
Alcohol use/abuse, dating intimacy, self-respect,
limit setting |
| Bye-Bye Junior High |
Stress, dating, responsibility, parental roles, subjectivity
and fairness, self-image, confronting problems, achievement |
Title: Degrassi Junior High
Discussion and Activities Guide - Term 1
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: Book
Details: 16 pgs., 1987, WGBH Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Provides a synopsis, background information, discussion questions, suggested activates, as well as resources and recommended reading to accompany the first term (episodes 1 through 13) of the Degrassi Junior High television series. The tapes
for this series are available by title.
Title: Degrassi Junior High
Discussion and Activities Guide - Term 2
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: Book
Details: 20 pgs., 1988, WGBH Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Provides a synopsis, background information, discussion questions, suggested activates, as well as resources and recommended reading to accompany
the second term (episodes 14 through 26) of the Degrassi Junior High television series. The tapes
for this series are available by title.
Title: Degrassi Junior High
Discussion and Activities Guide - Term 3
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: Book
Details: 24 pgs., 1988, WGBH Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Provides a synopsis, background information, discussion questions, suggested activates, as well as resources and recommended reading to accompany
the third term (episodes 27 through 42) of the Degrassi Junior High television series. The tapes
for this series are available by title.
(2003)Title:
Denise Austin Mat Workout Based on the Work of J.H. Pilates
Grade Level: Adults
Format: VHS
Details: 52 min., 2000, Artisan Home Entertainment, Inc.
Synopsis: TV's renowned home fitness star mixes exercises inspired by J.H. Pilates with yoga, creating two meditative, 20-minute workouts for people of all ages and fitness levels. Both sessions will relax your mind, harden your abs, strengthen your back, tighten your tummy and actually lengthen your body!
Title: Dental Care Products/Dental Sealants
Grade Level: Parents & Consumers
Format: VHS
Details: mid 1980's, 9 min., Maine Department of Human
Services-Division of Dental Health
Synopsis: The first half of this video discusses toothbrush design
and care. It highlights factors in toothpaste selection including the
ADA seal, fluoride, abrasiveness and quantity. Fluoride mouth rinses,
dental floss and other aids are discussed. The second half of this
video describes dental sealants, the placement techniques and their
importance and effectiveness. The need for proper oral care, nutrition
and the use of fluoride are also highlighted.
Title: Dental Health Education
for the Person With Special Needs
Grade Level: Dental health professionals
Format: VHS
Details: 60 minutes, 1980's, Massachusetts Department of Public
Health
Synopsis: Topics that are covered in this video includes dental
caries, periodontal disease, Dilantin Hyperplasia, Congenital Heart Disease,
HIV and AIDS, as well as other medical issues. Infection control barriers
and vaccines are discussed. Oral irrigation, denture care, Oral Hygiene
Aids, OH index, oral irrigators, salivary replacements, fluorides and
patient positioning are among the other topics. An informative, but dry
presentation.
Title: Dental Sealants
Grade Level: Parents
Format: VHS
Details: 4:10 minutes, pre-OSHA, The Maine Department of
Human Services-Division of Dental Health
Synopsis:
The video describes sealants, the placement
techniques and their importance and effectiveness. The need for proper oral
care, nutrition and the use of fluoride are also highlighted.
(2003)Title: Diabetes in Your
School or Child Care Center
Grade Level: Adults
Format: VHS
Details: 11 min., 1989, Broatch Haig, RD, CDE, Becky Clasen, RN,
BA, CDE, and Martha Spencer, MD, International Diabetes Center
Synopsis: Discusses what educator's responsibilities are when a
child with diabetes is in their care. The video describes the balancing act
between glucose and insulin and what to watch out for and how to treat a
child with a diabetic reaction in a school setting or child care center.
Title: Dinner and a Show
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 17 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: facing responsibilities, teen fathers, relationships, moral behavior, parents. Shane's parents are upset and embarrassed that their son is the father of Spike's baby. They invite Spike and her mother to dinner so everyone can meet and talk. Yick summons the courage to ask Melanie on a date. Melanie accepts, but then makes up an excuse so she can go out with Snake instead.
Title: Disney's Dental Health
Program
Grade Level: Elementary
Format: Filmstrips with audiocassettes, 4 strips/cassettes,
Details: Walt Disney Educational Media
Synopsis: Disney characters help teach the lessons of good oral
hygiene, providing the inside story on teeth, a visit to
the dentist, daily care and filling you in on tooth decay.
Title: Dog Days
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 22 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: depression, divorce, parental dating, dealing with conflict. Stephanie's depression deepens as her father continues to fight for custody and her mother makes plans to remarry. Stephanie dresses sloppily, neglects her school work, and avoids social activities. Also upset by the family turmoil, Arthur considers running away.
Title: Domestic Violence and Young
Adults
See Family Life Education
Title: Don't Pop Your Cork on
Mondays!
Grade Level: K-6
Format: VHS
Details: 12 minutes, FilmFair Communications
Synopsis: Humorous film helps children learn skills to deal
with stress and stressful situations.
Title:
Don't Stop Before You Get Started, An Adventure in Self-esteem
Grade Level: 7-12
Format: VHS
Details: 20 min., 1997,
Film Ideas, Inc.
Synopsis: Our young female narrator explains that
self-esteem is who you are and how you feel about yourself. If you take
positive risks and help others, your self-confidence and self-esteem will
increase and you'll feel good about yourself. John Ratzenberger (Cliff) from
Cheers, explains that if he hadn't taken a positive risk, he would not have
made it as a actor.
(2005)Title:
Dudley and Dental Health: The Complete
Animated Series
Grade Level: K-4
Format: DVD
Details: 2004, American Dental Association, 45 mins.
Synopsis: This 45-minute DVD series includes five fun
and educational "Dudley the Dinosaur" short films, including:
-Dudley Goes to Camp Brush and Floss
-Dudley’s Classroom Adventure
-Dudley Visits the Dentist
-Dudley and DeeDee in Nutritionland
-Brushing Magic
Title: Dudley and DeeDee in Nutrition
Land
Grade Level: K- 4
Format: VHS, guide
Details: 6 minutes, 1994, ADA
Synopsis: Dudley the Dinosaur and his sister DeeDee take a trip
through Nutrition Land and learn about the food groups and their impact on
oral health.
Title: Dudley Visits the Dentist
Grade Level: Pre-k - 4
Format: VHS
Details: 8 minutes, 1993, ADA
Synopsis: An animated video story shows Dudley the Dinosaur
visiting the dentist. He gets his teeth cleaned, has x-rays and a fluoride
treatment. Other topics include tooth brushing, flossing, dental visits,
dental examination, polishing, gloves and masks. A teaching guide is
included.
(2003)Title: Dying to be
Thin
Grade Level: 6-12, adult
Format: VHS
Details: 1995, 28 min., Films for the Humanities & Sciences
Synopsis: This program profiles a young woman obsessed with the
desire to be thin. It has taken her to hospitalizations and years of
outpatient therapy to help her overcome her problem. Doctors in this program
discuss the characteristics of anorexia nervosa and bulimia and identify
those most likely to be affected by these disorders.
Title: Eggbert
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 14 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: moral behavior, teen fathers, maturity, family communication, facing problems. Shane begins to understand the
responsibilities of parenthood when Spike includes him in a experiment - caring for an egg as if it were an infant. Lucy's party doesn't turn out to be the great time everyone expected. Wearing Stephanie's clothes, Alexa captures the attention of Simon, the new boy in class.
Title: Emotional Abuse: How To Cope
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS
Details: 26 minutes, 1986, Film Fair Communications
Synopsis: This film is intended to create awareness that
emotional abuse can damage, just as physical abuse can; to highlight the
causes and effects of emotional abuse and to suggest ways of how to handle
it.
Title: Enthusiasm and Coping Skills
Grade Level: K-5
Format: Teaching kit: 2 videos, 2 audio cassettes,
teachers' guide
Details: 1990, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Module designed to give children the essential
building blocks to self-esteem.
(2002) Title: Ethical Choices: Health Talk
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 60 min, 1995, Thirteen/WNET
Synopsis: If a student confides in a friend that he or she was contemplating suicide, what could that friend do? Should schools teach abstinence or encourage teens to practice safe sex? These are just some of the issues raised and addressed by a panel of students and health-care specialists. Discussions concerning the warning signs of stress, depression and suicide, health risks related to sexual activity, and the dangers of alcohol and drugs make this program critical for all teens to see.
(2002)Title: Ethical Choices: Individual Voices
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 60 min, 1997, Thirteen/WNET
Synopsis: Is it wrong to write a paper for a friend? What if he's willing to pay you for it? Would you lie or 'cover' for a friend? How do you determine whether or not loyalty is more important than honesty? This program explores teens' perspectives and feelings about honesty, loyalty, and integrity. It raises tough, complex questions that require teens to search their own consciences for answers.
(2002)Title: Ethical Choices: Respecting Diversity
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 60 min, 1995, Thirteen/WNET
Synopsis: What choices do we have when it comes to dealing with racial and ethical issues? Moderator, Kim Taylor Thompson, along with a panel of seven teenagers and education leaders, explore the issues of stereotypes, racism and bias, and multiculturalism and affirmative action.
(2002)Title: Ethical Choices: Rights and Responsibilities
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS, Teacher's Guide
Details: 60 min, 1997, Thirteen/WNET
Synopsis: Should a school newspaper publish a letter in favor of the right to carry guns to school - or does freedom of expression have limits? Could you accept a scholarship from a company known to pollute local streams? This video explores the conflicts that arise when teens' individual rights and social responsibilities collide.
Title: Everyone Wants Something/Nobody's Perfect (DeGrassi High)
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS
Details: 1989, 60 min., Playing With Time, Inc. & WGBH
Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Program 5 themes abortion and breaking up. Joey,
Wheels and Snake want to film a video to promote their Zit hit.
Caitlin becomes more involved with Claude and Erica discovers that Liz is
behind the anti-abortion graffiti and flyers at DeGrassi. Program 6
themes abusive relationships, trust, self-image, building relationships,
Kathleen's new boyfriend becomes physically and emotionally abusive.
Spike goes on a date, Joey and Caitlin discuss whey they broke up.
Includes date abuse guide.
Title: Experiment
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 4 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: cheating, friendship, stereotyping, subjectivity and fairness, drugs, expectations. Like life, school isn't always fair. Yick believes Mr. Raditch has stereotyped him as dumb. Arthur has an idea to prove it by resubmitting a B-plus paper from the year before
written by his older sister, Steph. If Yick gets a lower grade they'll know Mr. Raditch is biased against him. Meanwhile, Joey sells "drugs" to Melanie and Kathleen claiming, "no pills, no thrills". But when they catch on to his scheme, Joey must face the naked truth.
Title: Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral
Examination in the Home
Grade Level: Dental hygiene students and professionals
Format: VHS
Details: 5:20 minutes, 1990's, The University of Iowa
Synopsis: The video outlines the equipment and techniques necessary
to perform an in house manual and visual examination.
Title: Family Talks About Being
Healthy
Grade Level: 4-8
Format: VHS
Details: 24 minutes, 1985, Wexler Films
Synopsis: Through a homework assignment from health class,
a boy and his family look at health habits. Family members realize what they
can do to live healthier lives including eat low fat foods, quit smoking,
exercise, and engage in stress reduction activities.
Title: Fantastic Fluoride
Grade Level: 4-8
Format: VHS
Details: 8 min., 1984, National Institute of Dental Research with
Colgate Palmolive Co.
Synopsis: A teenager and his seven-year-old friend discuss
fluoride, plague and decay. The systemic and topical effects of fluoride are
explained. A colorful animation shows tooth decay as a dynamic process.
(2005)Title:
Face: A Portrait (Appreciating Differences)
Grade Level: 9-12
Format: VHS & guide
Details: 2004, Face First, 28 mins.
Synopsis:
Children are born with or acquire facial differences through disease or
catastrophic accidents. This VHS tape and guide exposes teens and young
adults to real people with such differences, and teaches acceptance to
differences in people's appearance.
Title: Fast Food - What's In It for
You?
Grade Level: 5-11
Format: VHS
Details: 16:50 minutes, 1989, Center for Science in the Public
Interest
Synopsis: Topics include eating for health, fitness and a
good body image. The video outlines how to identify high fat, sugar and
calorie levels in many fast foods and why such foods pose a serious problem
for many young people. The audience is taught how to select better foods and
a more healthful overall diet.
Title: Fight!
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 19 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: fighting, bullying, cowardice, peer pressure, flirting, humiliation. When, in response to Joey's ridicule, Dwayne challenges him to a fight, Joey feels he has to go through with it. Stephanie finally realizes, after weeks of flirtation, that Simon is interest in
Alexa, not her.
(2003)Title:
The Fit Kids Classroom Workout
Grade Level: K-8
Format: VHS with guide
Details: 50 min., 2000, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: The Fit Kids Classroom Workout has been designed to be beneficial for the general teacher or physical education specialist--in classroom, multipurpose room, or gym. This tape includes six classroom workouts (four that are 5 minutes in length, and two that are 10 minutes long), and six brief Healthy Messages that are shown in between the workouts.
(2001)Title: Fitnessgram Test Kit
Grade Level: K-12
Format: Kit -2 CD's, 1 audiocassette, fact sheet, 2 curl up measurers, 1 skinfold caliper,
1 test administration manual
Details: 1999, Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Human Kinetics
Synopsis: Fitnessgram is a comprehensive health-related fitness and activity
assessment and computerized reporting system. It is designed to educate and inform youth about the
status of their physical fitness. One of the CD's and the audiocassette are for
PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) lap counting. Can be used in conjunction
with "Physical Best".
Title: Fitting In
Grade Level: 6-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 25 minutes, 1988, Meridian Education Corporation
Synopsis: Presents positive ways to deal with peer pressure
and build self-esteem.
Title: Flash that Smile
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS
Details: 15 minutes, 1984, American Dental Association
Synopsis: Contemporary music and dancing inform audiences
about preventive dentistry in an entertaining way.
Title: Fluoride: The
Magnificent Mineral
Grade Level: 9-12 and adults
Format: VHS
Details: 13 minutes, 1984, National Institute of Dental Research
with Colgate Palmolive Co.
Synopsis: A nine-year-old boy named Eddie and his grandfather
learn about the importance of teeth, causes of decay, role of fluoride,
definition of systemic and topical fluorides, benefits of both and how they
each work. The process of demineralization and remineralization are
illustrated in a colorful animation. (Developed before the current OSHA
standards).
Title: Food For Thought
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 35 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: eating disorders, nutrition, self-image, parental expectations, personal satisfaction. Kathleen shows symptoms of anorexia and Melanie tries to help her. Heather and Erica do a project for the Science Fair on eating disorders and begin to worry about Lucy's eating habits. Alexa gives up her crash diet after realizing that she likes herself the way she is, and that Simon does too.
Title: Food For Thought/Twenty Bucks (DeGrassi
Jr. High Series)
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 1989, 60 min., Episodes 35&36, Playing With Time,
Inc. & WGBH Educational Foundation
Synopsis: Program 35 themes eating disorders, nutrition,
self-image, parental expectations, personal satisfaction. Kathleen
shows symptoms of anorexia and Melanie tries to help her. Heather and
Erica do a project for the Science Fair on eating disorders and begin
worrying about Lucy's eating habits. Alexa gives up her crash diet
after realizing that she likes herself the way she is and that Simon does
too. Program 36 themes financial responsibility, honesty,
interpersonal ethics, consideration, parenting. Shane spends his
monthly child-support money on a concert ticket. Melanie spends all
her money buying Cokes and fries for her friends and then
"borrows" $20 from her mother's purse so she can buy a ticket to
the concert. Joey asks Caitlin out to win $20 and gets a soda in his
lap when she realizes what motivated their date.
Title: Fragile Times
Grade Level: Adults (parents, teachers, and youth group
leaders)
Format: VHS
Details: 30 minutes, 1988, Minnesota Extension Service
Synopsis: Educational documentary about teenage depression
and suicide. Designed to teach adults how to recognize and intervene in
high-risk situations. Includes warning signs, self-destructive behavior, and
options for intervention, referral and prevention.
Title: Free To Be...You And Me
Grade Level: K-6
Format: VHS
Details: 44 minutes, 1983, CRM McGraw-Hill Films
Synopsis: Vignettes look at a number of topics including
acceptance of others, stereotyping, and expressing feelings.
(2000)Title: Friend in
Need
Grade Level: PreK-3
Format: VHS
Details: 20 min., 1995, J. Gary Mitchell Film
Company
Synopsis: From the Sooper Puppy Series, in this video
Baxter deals with the problem of a friend who is doing something
dangerous. He learns it is better to risk a friendship than let someone
do something dangerous. And that it is always important to warn someone
who is doing something wrong.
Title: Friends
Grade Level: 3-6
Format: VHS
Details: 20 minutes, 1983, Barr Films
Synopsis: This "After School Special" illustrates
the hardships of being separated from a best friend and the possibilities of
making new friends in a new town.
Title: Friends: How They Help; How
They Hurt
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS
Details: 21 minutes, 1986, Sunburst
Synopsis: This video has two parts, "Making Friends
and Changing Friends" and "When Friends Are A Problem."
Dramatized vignettes focus on problems that lead to better understanding of
friendships.
(2006)Title:
Get Funky and Musical Fun
Grade Level: K-3
Format: Music CD
Details: 2003, Learning Station, Kaladon Publishing, 16 songs
Synopsis: Music CD of songs for young children. Will get them
singing along, laughing, and dancing. Includes song booklet.
Title: Getting Along (Violence
Prevention)
Grade Level: K-4
Format: VHS
Details: 12 minutes, 1993, Perennial
Synopsis: This program, presented by teens, gives skills to
resolve conflicts. How to express needs, identify problems.
Title: Give Your Mouth a Sporting
Chance
Grade Level: 9 - 12 and adults.
Format: VHS
Details: 10 minutes, 1990, The Ohio Dental Association and Council
on Health Information
Synopsis: The video discusses the importance of using
mouthguards while playing sports. It highlights types of mouth injuries and
the prevention of them. It examines the three basic mouthguard types. There
are graphic pictures of oral injuries. A cameo of John Havlicek, a former
basketball pro, is included.
Title: The Giving Tree
Grade Level: 1-12
Format: 16 mm film
Details: 10 minutes, 1973, Stephen Boscow Productions
Synopsis: A timeless animated story of a relationship
between a boy and a tree. The tree was happy; the boy was never happy.
Illustrates the meaning of giving, receiving and loving.
Title: Goals and Expectations
Grade Level: K-5
Format: Teaching kit: 2 videos, 2 audio cassettes,
teachers' guide
Details: 1990, ETR Associates
Synopsis: Module designed to give children the essential
building blocks to self-esteem.
Title: Going Smokeless
Grade Level: 6-12 and adult
Format: VHS
Details: 14 minutes, CBS 60 Minutes
Synopsis: Discusses advertising strategies and the health
risks of smokeless tobacco, and Sean Marsee's illness and death from use of
smokeless tobacco.
Title: Great Expectations
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 16 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: puberty and sex, self-image, newcomers, building relationships. Joey makes an after-school study date with the new girl, Liz, who has a "fast" reputation. Arthur, concerned with his first signs of puberty, phones a radio talk show for advice.
Title: Great Race
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 30 min, Episode 5 Degrassi Jr. High, 1989, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program themes: puberty and body image, peer pressure, sexual stereotyping and equality, ethics, competition, negative leadership, social justice. Degrassi dives headfirst into the battle of the sexes. When Jason comments that "girls aren't good athletes",
L.D. challenges the boys' soccer squad to a relay swim meet against the girls' swim team. But both teams have a problem: after getting her first bra, star swimmer Melanie doesn't want to wear her bathing suit and be embarrassed by more of Joey's relentless teasing. And the boys need Snake's help to beat the girls, but he's not on the soccer team … yet. The race is on, but all bets are off.
Title: Great Race/Rumor Has It (DeGrassi
Jr. High Series)
Grade Level: 5-9
Format: VHS, teacher's guide
Details: 1989, 30 min., Episodes 5&6, Direct Cinema
Limited
Synopsis: Program 5 themes puberty and body image, peer pressure, sexual stereotyping and equality, ethics, competition, negative leadership, social justice. Degrassi dives headfirst into the battle of the sexes. When Jason comments that "girls aren't good athletes,"
L.D. challenges the boys' soccer squad to a relay swim meet against the girls' swim team. But both teams have a problem: after getting her first bra, star swimmer Melanie doesn't want to wear her bathing suit and be embarrassed by more of Joey's relentless teasing. And the boys need Snake's help to beat the girls, but he's not on the soccer team … yet. The race is on, but all bets are off.
Program 6 themes homosexuality, dreams, group dynamics, attitudes, gossip
and rumors. Sometimes it's hard to get a straight answer.
Kathleen is spreading rumors that Ms. Avery is gay. And when Caitlin
has disturbing dreams about her favorite teacher, Cait questions her own
sexuality. Gossip becomes rumors and rumors turn into discrimination,
homophobia and ridicule. Meanwhile, Yick has twenty dollars stolen
from his locker, and detective Arthur, believing tough-guy Rick is the
culprit, snaps into action.
Title: Group Belonging and Peer Pressure (Right Turns Only!)
Grade Level: 5-10
Format: VHS
Details: 1993, 20 min., Prince George's County Public Schools
Synopsis: Program #1 in a series of tapes aimed at helping young
people make the right choices and avoid the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and
other drugs. Deals with positive and negative peer pressure.
Interviews with inmates and other kids about the effects of peer
pressure. Specifically
