Water, Water, Water
What is Water?
Examines the chemical and physical processes of water. Looks at chemical bonding, heat capacity, surface tension as well as the origin of water on earth.
22 mins. | IV159D $32.95 DVD
22 mins. | IV159V $29.95 VHS
Why is the Ocean Salty?
This program looks at the origin of the sea; the sources of the salts; why the sea is not fresh; salinity and how sea life affects the sea water's composition.
30 mins. | IV161D $32.95 DVD
30 mins. | IV161V $29.95 VHS
The Hydrologic Cycle
This program examines the process of the water cycle from transpiration and evaporation to condensation, precipitation and surface runoff. An excellent introduction to a process most students see each and every day.
21 mins. | IV160D $32.95 DVD
21 mins. | IV160V $29.95 VHS
Underground Water
This video discusses how water is trapped between grains of rock underground. Discover wells, water flow, hydrology, artesian wells and the water table. Students will learn how ground water is stored and moves through rock below the earth’s surface. Processes and terminology of underground water are presented with live action and animation.
20 mins. | IV160D $32.95 DVD
20 mins. | IV225V $29.95 VHS
Wetlands, Marshes & Swamps
Rugged Coastlines... Barrier Islands Splits... Tombolos... Wave Cut Terraces... Sea Stacks... Beaches. These are some of the many erosional and depositional features which are covered in this live action video program dealing with the geological processes which take place where ocean meets land. In addition, graphics and animation take you below the water’s surface to show you what is taking place just offshore under water.
15 mins. | IVWCM94D $32.95 DVD
15 mins. | IVWCM94V $29.95 VHS
The Mississippi River: On Course
This program takes you along on an experience from the beginning of America's, greatest river at Lake Itasca in Minnesota' to the Gulf of Mexico, briefly visiting points of interest along the way. The Atchafalaya River is shown threatening to capture the main flow of the Mississippi River and the efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to keep the disaster from happening.
28 mins. | IVMRD $32.95 DVD
28 mins. | IVMRV $29.95 VHS
Miracle of Water
Tells the heritage of the Bureau of Reclamation and explains the evolving and changing program that is required for a well watered prosperous land. Shows why the Bureau built multipurpose projects such as Central Valley Project in California and many others.
25 mins. | BOR-8D $32.95 DVD
25 mins. | BOR-8V $29.95 VHS
Rio Grande - Ribbon of Life
A description of the 1,800 miles of the Rio Grande River system including scenes of the Bureau of Reclamation’s work, area farms, cities, and scenery.
13 mins. | BOR-9D $32.95 DVD
13 mins. | BOR-9V $29.95 VHS
The Colorado
Follows the Colorado River, featuring stunning aerial photography highlighting geologic features and scenes along the river. Narrated by Charleston Heston.
21 mins. | BOR-3D $32.95 DVD
21 mins. | BOR-3V $29.95 VHS
The Columbia - A Fountain of Life
This program takes you along on an experience from the beginning of America's, greatest river at Lake Itasca in Minnesota' to the Gulf of Mexico, briefly visiting points of interest along the way. The Atchafalaya River is shown threatening to capture the main flow of the Mississippi River and the efforts of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to keep the disaster from happening.
30 mins. | BOR-4D $32.95 DVD
30 mins. | BOR-4V $29.95 VHS
Living Waters of the Colorado
Starts the viewer in Colorado - San Juan Mountains and travels down the Colorado River. An overview of the Colorado River Storage Project in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
22 mins. | BOR-7D $32.95 DVD
22 mins. | BOR-7V $29.95 VHS
Running Water: How it Erodes and Deposits
Running water changes the surface of the earth by cutting away rock in one place, carrying this load and then depositing it in another place. This program explores the relationship of running water to the land. Concepts investigated include suspension, solution, load, rapids, potholes, meanders, braided streams, deltas, alluvial fans, waterfalls and flood plains. The program also explores characteristics found in youthful, mature and old streams.
41 mins. | IV25D $32.95 DVD
41 mins. | IV25V $29.95 VHS