Listing of Videos I Recommend from United Streaming
 
 
Animal Profiles: Red Pandas   (11:00)
Description:
We are pleased to announce our Animal Profile series. This is one of the most comprehensive animal video series available today. Representative examples from the mammal, snake and bird classes are filmed in their natural habitat at the Washington Park Zoo and the Oregon Wildlife Safari. This extensive Animal Profile series provides for curriculum enrichment in science, social studies, language arts and reading as well as multi-grade level use.
© 1989 Rainbow Educational Media

 
Grades: 3-5       edit     Rating: 
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Video Segments
This video is composed of 7 segments:

 
  • Welcome to the World of the Red Panda (00:59)
  • How Are Red Pandas and Giant Pandas Alike and Different? (01:49)
  • Red Panda Diets (01:02)
  • Red Panda Coats (00:27)
  • Red Panda Families (01:52)
  • Red Panda Living Patterns (01:38)
  • Helping the Red Panda Survive (02:08)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Animal Profiles: Red Pandas. Rainbow Educational Media. 1989.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    Animal Profiles: Red Pandas. Rainbow Educational Media
    (1989). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
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    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Rainbow Educational Media. "Animal Profiles: Red Pandas."
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    Secrets of the Wild Panda   (53:00)
    Description:
    An intriguing and curious-looking black and white face peers out from the shadows of a dark den. It's a giant panda, the most popular of zoo animals. But this panda is free and wild. A closer look reveals an incredible sight: a tiny panda cub, only inches long and less than seven weeks old. Panda young, fragile in captivity, seem to thrive in the wild. To find out why and how, a Chinese naturalist and his assistant spent several years in a remote bamboo forest in China observing a mother and her cub. Get the first glimpse of a newborn wild panda and follow the pair on a fascinating journey into the world of these highly endangered creatures, revealing observations and insights that could help to save them.
    © 1995 United Learning

     
    Grades: 9-12       cc     Rating: 
    (14 ratings submitted)
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 16 segments:

     
  • Searching China's Bamboo Forests for the Elusive Giant Panda (02:21)
  • All About the Giant Panda: How They Communicate, Feed, and Sleep (03:32)
  • Panda Researchers Find a Mother and Her Newborn (02:53)
  • Panda-monium: Humans' Love Affair with the Giant Panda (01:18)
  • The Challenge of Breeding Pandas in Captivity (02:13)
  • Tracking Individual Pandas in the Wild (05:10)
  • A Scientist's Childhood Dream Becomes Reality (03:58)
  • Spreading the Word About Panda Conservation in China (01:17)
  • From Beijing to Qin Ling: Return to the Panda Research Facility (02:14)
  • Four Months Later: An Encounter with the Mother Panda and Her Baby (02:58)
  • A Special Mission: Helping a Sick Panda (05:44)
  • Pandas (and Scientists) Survive the Chinese Winter (04:26)
  • Spring Arrives: Mother and Baby Enjoy the Bounty of Nature (02:42)
  • Clear Cutting: The Biggest Threat to Pandas' Habitats (03:13)
  • Baby on the Loose: Tracking and Re-Collaring the Panda Offspring (06:10)
  • The Future of Panda Study and Conservation (02:35)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Secrets of the Wild Panda. United Learning. 1995.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    Secrets of the Wild Panda. United Learning
    (1995). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
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    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    United Learning. "Secrets of the Wild Panda."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 

     
     
    China: People and Places   (19:56)
    Description:
    From the sprawling, opulent palace of China's emperors to its modern gymnasiums and pools, students learn about the culture and history of China in this three-segment program. Forbidden City—Explores one of the world’s most extravagant palaces. Write Chinese—Teaches the intricacies of this 50,000-character alphabet. Young Athletes—Athletes train almost from infancy to bring honor to their families and nation.
    © 2004 Discovery Channel School

     
    Grades: 3-5          Rating: 
    (15 ratings submitted)
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 10 segments:

     
  • Write Chinese: The Principles of Calligraphy (02:54)
  • A Chinese Calligrapher: Preserving the Ancient Chinese Art (01:44)
  • The Five Principles of Chinese Calligraphy (01:09)
  • The History of Chinese Power: The Rise and Fall of the Forbidden City (08:06)
  • Emperor Kangxi and His Sons: Rebellion and Succession (04:54)
  • China's Trade With the Western World: The Treaty of Tien-Tsin (00:23)
  • Empress Tzu-Hsi and the Boxer Rebellion (02:49)
  • Young Chinese Athletes: The Pressure to Be a Champion (08:21)
  • Young Chinese Divers: A Life in Training (05:16)
  • Young Chinese Gymnasts: No Pain, No Gain (03:05)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    China: People and Places. Discovery Channel School. 2004.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    China: People and Places. Discovery Channel School
    (2004). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Discovery Channel School. "China: People and Places."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 

     
     
    China: From Past to Present: The Silk Road, the Great Wall, Changes in Government   (21:09)
    Description:
    This series consists of three programs that can be used for grades five through nine. Each program is fifteen minutes long and has a five-question video quiz. The content of this valuable resource is firmly rooted in national educational standards. The series was filmed in various locations in China and Nepal, as well as in the United States. It offers a fascinating look at the long history, varied geography, and amazing civilization of the world’s largest nation. This program examines the following topics:
  • The Silk Road
  • The Great Wall
  • Dynasties, Colonialism, and Communism
    © 2004 United Learning

     
    Grades: 6-8       cc    edit     Rating: 
    (51 ratings submitted)
    • Video Segments
    This video is composed of 12 segments:

     
  • China's Transformations Through the Ages (00:34)
  • The Qin Dynasty, 221 BC-206 BC: The First Emperor and the Great Wall of China (02:29)
  • The Era of the Han Dynasty, 202 BC-220 AD: A Trade Route to the Roman Empire (01:59)
  • The Warring States Era, 220 AD–581 AD: The Fall of the Roman Empire and the Beginning of the Dark Ages (01:04)
  • Era of the Sui and Tang Dynasties, 581-907AD: The Silk Road (01:38)
  • Silk (01:08)
  • Era of the Song Dynasty, 960-1279: Neo-Confucianism and New Inventions (01:41)
  • Era of the Yuan Dynasty, 1279-1368: The Travels of Marco Polo (01:39)
  • Era of the Ming Dynast, 1368-1644: European Exploration (01:43)
  • The Era of the Qing (Manchu) Dynasty, 1644-1912: European Colonialism and the Last Emperor (02:17)
  • Modern China: The People's Republic of China (02:34)
  • Video Quiz: China: From Past to Present: The Silk Road, the Great Wall, Changes in Government (00:57)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: The Silk Road, the Great Wall, Changes in Government. United Learning. 2004.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
    <http://www.unitedstreaming.com/>

    Citation (APA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: The Silk Road, the Great Wall, Changes in Government. United Learning
    (2004). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    United Learning. "China: From Past to Present: The Silk Road, the Great Wall, Changes in Government."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 
     
     
    China: From Past to Present: Life in the Ancient Capital Cities   (17:08)
    Description:
    This series consists of three programs that can be used for grades five through nine. Each program is fifteen minutes long and has a five-question video quiz. The content of this valuable resource is firmly rooted in national educational standards. The series was filmed in various locations in China and Nepal, as well as in the United States. It offers a fascinating look at the long history, varied geography, and amazing civilization of the world’s largest nation. This program examines life in China’s ancient capital cities of Xian and Beijing. The following topics are presented:
  • City Defenses, Towers, and Neighborhoods
  • Traditional Food and Markets
  • The Emperors of China
  • The Forbidden City
    © 2004 United Learning

     
    Grades: 6-8       cc    edit     Rating: 
    (19 ratings submitted)
    • Video Segments
    This video is composed of 6 segments:

     
  • A brief History of the Civilization of China (01:47)
  • City Defenses, Towers, and Neighborhoods (03:26)
  • Traditional Food and Markets (01:39)
  • The Emperors of China (01:49)
  • The Forbidden City (05:54)
  • Video Quiz: China: From Past to Present: Life in the Ancient Capital Cities (01:06)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: Life in the Ancient Capital Cities. United Learning. 2004.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
    <http://www.unitedstreaming.com/>

    Citation (APA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: Life in the Ancient Capital Cities. United Learning
    (2004). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    United Learning. "China: From Past to Present: Life in the Ancient Capital Cities."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 
     
     
    Changing China: Urban Development in Shanghai   (19:18)
    Description:
    The regeneration of Pudong: China’s response to the international market and the rapid development of financial and technological industries in the Asian economic corridor.
    © 1999 Channel 4

     
    Grades: 9-12          Rating: No ratings yet
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 6 segments:

     
  • Introduction (01:18)
  • The Rise and Fall of Globalization (02:33)
  • Effects of Urbanization (09:40)
  • Housing Challenges (03:53)
  • Job Development (05:46)
  • The Changing Face of the City (05:03)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Changing China: Urban Development in Shanghai. Channel 4. 1999.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    Changing China: Urban Development in Shanghai. Channel 4
    (1999). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Channel 4. "Changing China: Urban Development in Shanghai."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 
     
     
    Changing China: The Three Gorges Dam   (19:14)
    Description:
    The costs, benefits and risks of building the world’s largest dam: reasons for development; predicted improvements and advantages; human and environmental costs.
    © 1999 Channel 4

     
    Grades: 9-12          Rating: No ratings yet
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 9 segments:

     
  • Introduction (01:18)
  • The Need for a Dam (04:01)
  • The Project and Its Effects (11:22)
  • The Structural Design (01:21)
  • Economic Benefits (01:33)
  • Economic Costs (04:06)
  • Personal Costs (02:47)
  • Environmental Costs (01:30)
  • Taming the River (01:50)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Changing China: The Three Gorges Dam. Channel 4. 1999.
    unitedstreaming. 26 September 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    Changing China: The Three Gorges Dam. Channel 4
    (1999). Retrieved September 26, 2006, from
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    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Channel 4. "Changing China: The Three Gorges Dam."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 

     
     
    Discovery Atlas: China Revealed: Short Stories   (23:10)
    Description:
    This series of videos is Discovery Channel's commitment to the highest production values in the pursuit of relevant, educational content. Part geography and part history, the Atlas series presents the world in an entirely new way. One-fifth of the world's population lives in China, yet many Westerners know little about its rich culture and history. From the martial art of kung fu to the everyday invention of paper, China has had a major influence on life throughout the world.
    © 2006 Discovery Education

     
    Grades: 6-8          Rating: 
    (5 ratings submitted)
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 8 segments:

     
  • The Great Wall (02:35)
  • The Forbidden City (02:40)
  • The History of Kung Fu (03:00)
  • The Art of Tai Chi (02:45)
  • The Silk Road (02:50)
  • The History of Fireworks (02:38)
  • Important Inventions (02:40)
  • The Three Gorges Dam (03:12)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Discovery Atlas: China Revealed: Short Stories. Discovery Education. 2006.
    unitedstreaming. 5 October 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    Discovery Atlas: China Revealed: Short Stories. Discovery Education
    (2006). Retrieved October 5, 2006, from
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/

    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Discovery Education. "Discovery Atlas: China Revealed: Short Stories."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/
    		 
     
     
    Eureka: China: Fun and Firecrackers: Brush Painting   (14:21)
    Description:
    This programme introduces us to a young Chinese schoolboy, Won Yun, who lives with his parents in Beijing. Won Yun prepares his own ink so that he can practise the ancient art of calligraphy and make a banner at school. His banner is chosen to hang above the local policeman’s house.
    © 1999 Channel 4

     
    Grades: K-5          Rating: 
    (1 rating submitted)
    Video Segments
    This video is composed of 3 segments:

     
  • Won Yun's Special Letters (05:41)
  • Won Yun at School (05:36)
  • Won Yun's Banner (02:11)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    Eureka: China: Fun and Firecrackers: Brush Painting. Channel 4. 1999.
    unitedstreaming. 5 October 2006
    <http://www.unitedstreaming.com/>

    Citation (APA)
     
    Eureka: China: Fun and Firecrackers: Brush Painting. Channel 4
    (1999). Retrieved October 5, 2006, from
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    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    Channel 4. "Eureka: China: Fun and Firecrackers: Brush Painting."
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    China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs   (16:56)
    Description:
    This series consists of three programs that can be used for grades five through nine. Each program is fifteen minutes long and has a five-question video quiz. The content of this valuable resource is firmly rooted in national educational standards. The series was filmed in various locations in China and Nepal, as well as in the United States. It offers a fascinating look at the long history, varied geography, and amazing civilization of the world’s largest nation. This program examines the following topics:
  • Geography, neighboring countries, language, population
  • Confucianism
  • Taoism
  • Buddhism
  • Traditional Beliefs (yin and yang, feng shui, tai chi, the Eight Trigrams, the I Ching)
    © 2004 United Learning

     
    Grades: 6-8       cc    edit     Rating: 
    (31 ratings submitted)
    • Video Segments
    This video is composed of 8 segments:

     
  • Welcome to China! (00:59)
  • The Geography of China (02:50)
  • The Traditional Religions of China (07:16)
  • Confucianism (01:17)
  • Taoism (01:59)
  • Buddhism (03:01)
  • Ancient Chinese Beliefs (03:33)
  • Video Quiz: China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs (00:55)
    		• Citations
    Citation (MLA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs. United Learning. 2004.
    unitedstreaming. 1 December 2006
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    Citation (APA)
     
    China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs. United Learning
    (2004). Retrieved December 1, 2006, from
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    Citation (Chicago Manual of Style)
     
    United Learning. "China: From Past to Present: Geography, Traditional Religions, and Beliefs."
    unitedstreaming: http://www.unitedstreaming.com/