Summary: Atomic structure lies at the crossroads of both chemistry and physics, and this program examines a field of study crucial to both: the scientific shell game known as quantum mechanics. Schrodinger's mathematical distribution and the Pauli Exclusion Principle; electron orbitals and the three types of quantum numbers; and shells, subshells, and nodes are all discussed. A thorough demonstration of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: How does art figure into calculus? This program illustrates applications of the derivative through graphing. Ably assisted by the Voice of Common Sense, elements such as critical points, points of inflection, extreme values, increasing and decreasing curves, and concavity are all plotted out, with abundant sample problems.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Product, price, place, and promotion are the nuts and bolts of the marketing plan, and apply equally to deodorant and action figures. After a quick overview of the Four P's, this program focuses on the first two: product and price. In part one, the classification of consumer products is divided up into convenience, shopping, and specialty products, while the product life cycle is tracked from...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Section one of this program sheds light on the behavior of springs and pendulums undergoing simple harmonic motion, illuminating the application of Hooke's Law and the formula for calculating oscillation. In section two, physics experts like "Working Joe" discuss wave terminology, principles such as periodic waves, and wave types, including transverse, longitudinal, and surface waves. Examples...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Why is the acronym VSEPR pronounced "vesper"? The answer to that question is the only thing not revealed in part one of this program, which takes a look at the VSEPR theory, non-bonding electron pairs, polarity, and dipoles. In part two, a "cow-chicken" and other experts elucidate the theories of hybrid orbital and molecular orbital overlap and illustrate how to determine bond order.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: In this program, one-dimensional wonderboy Not-Quite-Bright and other experts investigate the one-dimensional quantities of displacement, average and instantaneous velocity, and average and instantaneous acceleration through skiing, swimming, and speed-walking vignettes. The kinematic equations for instantaneous velocity, displacement, and final velocity are also examined, along with supporting...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Using examples drawn from a number of sources-including "Statisticalisimo," the game show of statistics-this program outlines the properties of a normal probability distribution and takes a look at the mean, the standard deviation, the Z-score, and the Z-score table. The properties of a uniform distribution are enumerated as well, along with how to calculate the mean and the standard deviation....
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: If chemical terms like miscibility, concentration, and osmosis are a mystery, this program provides the solution. They and other key concepts-including solubility, saturation, dilution, and electrolytes; mass percentage composition, mole fractions, molarity, and molality; and freezing-point depression and boiling-point elevation-are all carefully spelled out and applied.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Is the converse of a right triangle a wrong triangle? This program sets the record straight, using the CPCTC definition-Corresponding Parts of Congruent Triangles are Congruent-and right triangles to prove congruency of diverse elements of parallelograms and isosceles triangles. The Angle-Angle-Side and Hypotenuse-Leg Theorems are also presented.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: An atom with eight electrons in its valence shell is a happy atom. Section one of this program makes sense of Lewis structures and resonance structures while addressing the Octet Rule and its exceptions. In section two, "Professor Einsteinium" and elements of Atomic Mass University-AMU-study electronegativity and ionic and covalent bonding, while section three focuses on bond energy and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Why are things attracted to one another? How long does it take the moon Titan to complete one orbit around Saturn? And what is the weight of a pizza on the Sun? Using the help of a Sun Surface Pizza delivery person, this program answers these and other burning questions regarding the Law of Universal Gravitation and all three of Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: What do you get when you calculate the derivative of a derivative of a derivative? After taking the headaches out of understanding higher-order derivatives, this program zooms in on the Chain Rule, used alone and in combination with the Power Rule. Examples of the Chain Rule, including its application to a series of gears, reinforce the understanding of this key concept.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007
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Summary: Mastering punctuation requires both understanding and finesse. In this program, Mama Napoli, a crossing guard, and other savvy English authorities open a dialogue on punctuation and then skip to the end-of the sentence, that is. The use of the period in commands, in declarative sentences, and with abbreviations; the question mark in interrogative sentences and to show disbelief or sarcasm; and...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Can a used-car salesman introduce the subject of triangles? One does in this program, which begins with the fundamentals, including how to classify triangles both by their sides and by their angles. In addition, two theorems are introduced and proved, and four corollaries are presented. Three problems are worked out as well, using the Side-Side-Side, Side-Angle-Side, and Angle-Side-Angle...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: When is a mole not a mole? Section one of this program demystifies concepts such as Avogadro's Constant, molecular mass, and molar mass. In section two, the Percent Composition Formula is spotlighted, while section three addresses the Empirical Formula and its use in determining formula weight. The calculation of mass in the conversion of magnesium to magnesium oxide in a segment called...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Even Deedee Dodobird knows that a strong general knowledge of scientific and mathematical concepts makes it much easier to understand physics, the study of how things work. Section one of this program demonstrates fundamental abilities such as how to manipulate numbers using scientific notation and how to convert and algebraically cancel SI units. In section two, scalars and vectors are...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Maternity Glenda is expecting twins. What, then, is the expected number of female babies? After distinguishing between qualitative and quantitative random variables, this program considers the relationship between probability distributions and histograms, distribution curves, little x and big X, and expected values. Deviation, variance, and standard deviation for probability distributions are...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: In this program, data derived from a bully convention helps illustrate how statisticians ensure statistical reliability. After describing reliability testing, the mean of a sampling distribution, the Central Limit Theorem, and the standard error of the mean, the focus shifts to point and interval estimators. The subject of confidence intervals-including confidence coefficients, errors of...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: Whether wallpapering a footlocker or filling a cylinder with corncobs, a knowledge of three-dimensional shapes is essential. This program demystifies the subjects of surface area and volume by sharing solid information backed up by the surface area formulas for right cylinders and spheres and the volume formulas for right prisms, cylinders, and spheres.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: Is there a market for bacon-scented sun block? Yes-at least in theory. After explaining basic terminology such as needs, demands, and markets, this program outlines the three strategies for inducing potential customers to purchase merchandise-the product orientation, selling orientation, and marketing orientation-and defines the marketing concept, where product promotion is tailored to a target...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: What is a vertex? And how does algebra figure into geometry? This program examines all things angular, including acute, right, obtuse, straight, adjacent, complementary, supplementary, and vertical angles. Four theorems are also introduced, along with the reflexive, substitution, and transitive properties. A proof of the congruency of vertical angles is performed as well.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: What is the binomial probability that Mickey, a lounge lizard, will get a phone number? After presenting the five characteristics of binomial probability distribution and explaining the binomial probability formula-including a review of factorials-this program examines the mean, deviation, variation, and standard deviation of a binomial probability distribution.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2008
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Summary: When should the red pen be wielded to the hilt, and when should writers and readers simply agree to disagree? Part one of this program deals with three unequivocal errors-sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences-and three major enemies of clarity-tense shifts, vague pronoun references, and faulty parallels. Contraction/possessive pronoun confusion is also sorted out. In part two,...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: How do definite and indefinite integrals differ? What do Riemann sums add up? And how far will "Cowpoke" chase his dream? This program tells all, beginning with a thorough examination of definite integrals and Riemann sums. Then, the piece de resistance-the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus-is unveiled. A study of the area between two curves and the area between a curve and the x-axis rounds out...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2007