Alex is digging for buried treasure, when Timeblazers Jen and Sam tell him that his pirate's map is a fake. To help him better understand fact from fiction, they head back to ancient Greece and Plato, who made up the story of the mythical island Atlantis. Next Alex learns that the story of King Arthur and the Round Table is just a good story, written by Geoffrey of Monmouth; also that the Sword Excalibur and Merlin come from Celtic myths and legends....

Students draw a cartoon door knob upside down, copying each line, shape and space as accurately as possible. When finished, they turn their paper right side up and are usually very surprised to see how great their door knob looks. Students are then free to add cartoon arms, legs, and a fun background. This lesson is one of the students’ favorites. Drawing the door knob upside down helps the student to access the right side of the brain and see...

Three manmade marvels, ancient to modern, that showcase the incredible breadth of human imagination and man’s mastery of engineering.

Viewers are taken to Punxsutawney, PA, where Groundhog Day originated in 1886. There, they see all the town's festive activities associated with this fun holiday -- children's art activities, races, a gigantic chili dinner, folk concerts, hay rides and much more. The keeper of the town's most famous resident, groundhog "Punxsutawney Phil," shows how he takes care of the animal and briefly explains groundhog behavior. Another segment, rendered in...

Study how a president is elected in the United States. Get to know the process of voting in a general election and what role the electoral college plays. Follow how political parties choose their candidates on the campaign trail leading to election day.

Mr. Beanbody, Jeffrey and Lilly travel back to the 17th century, where they find themselves in a meeting of investors of the Virginia Company of London. They learn the company's goals. They then go to the three ships that take the London Company colonists to America. Onboard, Captain John Smith is imprisoned after clashing with two high-ranking gentlemen. Upon their arrival, the colonists are attacked by natives. When exploring the James River, they...

By watching this program, students will learn all about the United States Supreme Court, including the recent addition of Justice Neil Gorsuch. What is the Supreme Court's history? What role does it play in the government? What are its powers as well as its checks and balances? What is the process by which a case gets heard? How does the Supreme Court arrive at and announce a decision? Who are the current Supreme Court Justices? What is the nomination...

This animated epiosde of Did You Know? explore the Amazon Rainforest.

By watching this program, kids will learn all about the origins of St. Patrick's Day and how, as young people, it is a time to celebrate the customs and culture of Ireland! Who was St. Patrick? What were the major events of his life? When and how is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?What are some of the legends and symbols associated with St. Patrick's Day? The answers to all of these questions are covered in a fun, kid-friendly style with detailed graphics,...

A panoramic look at animals from Africa, especially the giants, such as elephants, giraffes, hippos, rhinos, and ostriches. A comparison of animals that isn't native to Africa, such as bears, with animals that are, such as -- surprise -- penguins. Next, a visit with the birds of Africa. Then, a rundown of the many wild animals with the word "Africa" in their common name. Finally, an examination of the adaptations these animals have to live on the...