This video program focuses on four rivers: the Mississippi, the Amazon, the Jordan, and the Mekong. Each locale serves as an example of what can happen when human beings tamper with the natural system of a river. Without thoughtful planning, the consequences can be disastrous,, but when communities work together, a balance can be achieved between…

This videotape gives students the opportunity to view farming practices in four distinctly different countries: Zimbabwe, France, China, and the United States. By viewing farming methods throughout the world and studying the different challenges facing the world's farmers, students will be able to appreciate the commonality of all farmers--they…