Katrina is the most destructive hurricane in history, made worse by inadequate infrastructure, political squabbling and mismanaged emergency response. Much of the Gulf Coast was damaged and New Orleans was almost entirely submerged. Years later, with destruction still evident, people question the wisdom of returning.
A devastating earthquake hit Haiti?s capitol and surrounding area killing 250,000 people and affecting three million more. The impact was magnified by poorly built structures and a poverty stricken country without the means to adequately respond. As aid flooded in it could not reach the people. Recovery remains slow but what is built is better than before.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Science. (2013) Explore the history of life from its humble beginnings as single-celled organisms, to its great blossoming and proliferation, which took place over the course of eons. With the help of state of the art computer graphics, the world's foremost paleontologists and biologists help unravel the greatest mysteries of life. Extinction ? An End and a New Beginning Mass extinctions have shaped and reshaped the landscape of life on earth throughout its history. In this program we chronicle the history of mass extinctions and their effect on evolution. We learn that these events not only destroy life, but also create the fertile ground from which life can take root again.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Considers the scientific theories relating to the origin of the solar system, focusing specifically on how the Earth was formed. Combines live action and animation to illustrate the conditions that led to the development of life on earth. Discusses the climatic and atmospheric changes that occurred over time. Also introduces the concept of evolution by identifying the structure of unicellular organisms and illustrating the development of multicellular life forms. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffkxaOVRIMXNOTGQ3SjV4VlFCQnRKZktGZUIwcTRtakdsN0pyQkFwaUotUVE&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: Science. (2005) Introduces the Earth's geological timeline and identifies the life forms that existed during these prehistoric periods. Explains the concept of plate tectonics, illustrating how shifting plates led to the Earth's changing surface through the formation of landforms. Highlights the significant changes that occurred during these geologic periods, exploring the evolution of cells and the life forms that existed during each era and introducing the concept of extinction biology. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffkxaOVRIMXNOTGQ3SjV4VlFCQnRKZktGZUIwcTRtakdsN0pyQkFwaUotUVE&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Science.Paleontologist, Simon Braddy, introduces the fossil remains of arthropods, the first and most diverse group of animals that ever lived on earth. He and the narrator identify arthropods' jointed legs, antennae, complex eyes, claws, and exoskeleton. Biologist, Bill Shear, identifies the tools needed for arthropods to make the transition to land: the exoskeleton and appendages, and the environmental conditions necessary for the transition: beds of algae and the evolution of land plants. Goes on to explain that arthopod respiratory systems developed next and that arthropods also developed predatory habits, the ability to survive on detritus, and metamorphosis, an imitation of their evolutionary past. Views the ability to fly, to pollinate plants, and to live in extreme environments, as the latest adaptations of arthropods. For Teacher's Guides go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffk5QOEpyUGs2NnQ3cjRETGlnZHB3RjN3VkRrSC1wZWxUQ3pwWGFxRV9lYlU&usp=sharing
(2019) Video by the Hawaii State Department of Education featuring teachers and staff who have made an impact on students. This video features the district and state Teacher of the Year 2019.
This program focuses on teachers who have made a difference in the lives of their students, the educators who make their chosen profession their passion.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Sustainability The third program in the series looks at careers in sustainability.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Business. (2015) Inc. Business Advisor provides "best practice" management information for entrepreneurs to help create and build their business. Inc. draws upon more than thirty years of experience with the most successful, innovative entrepreneurs in the world. More than thirty in depth tutorials on writing a business plan, creating a marketing strategy, managing people, and more provide actionable solutions. DVD extras include how-to guides, related articles and other business tools. Start-up Part I - Coming Up With The Idea - Market Research On Customers And Competitors - Creating a Business Plan For documents go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfNG5nYnl2QTJYTUU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Business. (2015) Inc. Business Advisor provides "best practice" management information for entrepreneurs to help create and build their business. Inc. draws upon more than thirty years of experience with the most successful, innovative entrepreneurs in the world. More than thirty in depth tutorials on writing a business plan, creating a marketing strategy, managing people, and more provide actionable solutions. DVD extras include how-to guides, related articles and other business tools. Start-up Part II - Financing Options For Your Start-up - Working With Banks - Managing Money For documents go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfTW5CSVAzU19URFE&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Business. (2015) Inc. Business Advisor provides "best practice" management information for entrepreneurs to help create and build their business. Inc. draws upon more than thirty years of experience with the most successful, innovative entrepreneurs in the world. More than thirty in depth tutorials on writing a business plan, creating a marketing strategy, managing people, and more provide actionable solutions. DVD extras include how-to guides, related articles and other business tools. Start-up Part III - Bootstrapping To Keep Costs Low - Are You Ready? - Finding Your First Customer For documents go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfWVJxcVF5ZllncU0&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Business. (2015) Inc. Business Advisor provides "best practice" management information for entrepreneurs to help create and build their business. Inc. draws upon more than thirty years of experience with the most successful, innovative entrepreneurs in the world. More than thirty in depth tutorials on writing a business plan, creating a marketing strategy, managing people, and more provide actionable solutions. DVD extras include how-to guides, related articles and other business tools. For documents go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfYTB3TTZnelpzSXc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2019) In this episode: Sounds of rock arches, a new kind of thinking cap, 4 Awesome discoveries, drones at sea, in the ice, wasp brains, tropical studies with NARPE program of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, from chemical engineer to...
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1935 - Katherine Cheung, the Chinese American "Amelia Earhart" 1938 - Charlie Low's Forbidden City Nightclub Showcases Chinese American Performers 1939 - Wah Ming Chang Joins the Disney Studios 1939 - Chinese Americans Answer the Call to Defend Democracy 1943 - Magnuson Act Repeals the
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL.(2015) Rida: My Story About Women & Personal Freedoms At age 16, Rida chose to be part of mainstream contemporary life rather than adhere to her traditional Pakistani upbringing. Breaking away from the family she loved was not easy, but she has gone on to achieve success on her own and has even been invited back to Pakistan to speak to the media about women and personal freedoms. Rida is determined to continue to contribute to society's cultural understanding and advocate for greater freedoms for women.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Harry: My Story About Down Syndrome Harry was a regular kid with a love of video games when his baby sister Millie was diagnosed with Down Syndrome after being born three months premature. He is now an adoring brother who gets his satisfaction from playing with and helping to care for Millie. His sister has largely shaped Harry's future goals and aspirations: to work with kids with disabilities and help to educate others about what it's like having a sibling with Down Syndrome.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Mikey: My Story About Family Mikey grew up with parents who suffered from mental illness, necessitating that an aunt, who he never knew before, provide the love, care and support he needed. Her encouragement for him to do well in school and to follow his passion for skateboarding paid off when he went from 'normal skater kid' to skating champion. He greatly appreciates the help he got to turn his life around and has recently become captain at his school.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL.(2015) Justin: My Story About Accepting Self Justin found his boarding school oppressive and difficult, mainly because he didn't know how to deal with his sexuality. One day while being bullied he realized he no longer cared what others might think, resulting in a sudden change of attitude from a repressed teen to a confident young man. Living in the city and working as a copywriter, Justin is exuberant and optimistic, and most importantly, at peace with himself.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Makhala: My Story About Anorexia As a young teen, Makhala was depressed, anxious and dealing with anorexia. Hospitalized, she was told her life would likely end in 2 weeks without proper nourishment. But then an amazing thing happened. Instantly identifying with a fragile animal about to be put down she was gripped by a need to save it and in turn saved herself. Today she is inspired to help others avoid the downward spirals that nearly crushed her and speaks regularly to kids about depression and anxiety. She's also hoping to establish an equine-assisted therapy school.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: Letter: c, o, C, O, Words: cold, flock.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Follow the team as they work onboard a commercial fishing vessel to help save a prehistoric sixgill shark tangled in deep set fishing lines. Watch Neil and Choy bring the shark to the side of the boat and work in difficult conditions to remove dozens of hooks, cut steel lines and attach a tracking tag before Neil swims this massive shark back to the deep ocean.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science (2017) Locals say you shouldn't swim in the sea at night, Neil and his team set out to understand why. They perform a surgical procedure to implant an acoustic tag in the abdomen of a juvenile shark in a bid to reveal how often these animals return close to Bermuda's shores at night.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Dave: My Story About Depression Until age 15, Dave suffered from depression and severe panic attacks. He noticed an improvement the very day of his first gym workout and firmly believes his new daily regimen has enabled him to have a healthier mental and physical outlook. Dave sees his workouts as an assistive means for managing his anxiety and has become passionate about spreading a message of hope to others who also suffer from anxiety. This new sense of belongingness has provided him an aim of becoming a motivational speaker within the health community.
Over 1,000 years ago, the scattered islands of Polynesia were settled by an ancient seafaring people. Where did they come from? How did they navigate across the vast Pacific Ocean to settle one-third of Earth's surface? To find out, anthropologist Sam Low visited the tiny coral atoll of Satawal, in Micronesia's remote Caroline Islands, to film Mau Piailug as he guides his canoe by using subtle signs in the waves, winds and stars. In his lofty canoe house he teaches the intricacies of this ancient sea science in a ceremony called "unfolding the mat" by arranging 32 lumps of coral to represent the points of his "star compass." Restored and Remastered: 2013 Original Release: 1983
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using colored ink and pens, an artist tells the story of a little fir tree who comes to life and tells the children the story of how when he was only five, his dream came true: he became a Christmas tree.
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2014) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kodama Koi Farms located in Mililani, Oahu a koi farm specializing in Nishikigoi. For information on Kodama Koi Farms visit their website: http://www.kodamakoifarm.com/
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2015) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kawamoto Orchid Nursery located in Palolo Valley, Honolulu, Hawaii. For more information visit: http://www.kawamotoorchids.com/
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2017)
This episode covers the five taste receptors which are sweet, salty, spicy, bitter, and sour. "Why is sugar sweet?" is the wrong question. "Why does sugar taste sweet to us?" is the right question. Taste doesn't exist in things. It is something our brains create. It is a type of antenna that mankind has developed for survival. It is the ability to consume nutrients and avoid poison.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
All Klundux wants to do is play, so he decides to live on his own in the forest with Raven. After a few days of rain and no food, Klundux starts to regret his decision.
Audience: All; Subject Areas: Schools. (2019) Numerous DOE schools are named after or attached to Hawaiian Ali'i. What is the story about how and why this happened? What is the connection between the school and the ali'i today? Let's start with learning about Princess Ruth Luka Keanolani Kauanahoahoa Ke'elikokani and Central Intermediate School on O'ahu.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1935 - Katherine Cheung, the Chinese American "Amelia Earhart" 1938 - Charlie Low's Forbidden City Nightclub Showcases Chinese American Performers 1939 - Wah Ming Chang Joins the Disney Studios 1939 - Chinese Americans Answer the Call to Defend Democracy 1943 - Magnuson Act Repeals the
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1946 - Chinese Americans Breakthrough into U.S. Politics 1957 - Chen Ning Yang and Tsung-Dao Lee Win the Nobel Prize in Physics 1961 - I.M. Pei Designs Avant Garde NCAR Building in Boulder, Colorado 1962 - F. Chow Chan Founds First Chinese American Bank 1971 - Bruce Lee Brings Martial
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2019) In this episode: Sounds of rock arches, a new kind of thinking cap, 4 Awesome discoveries, drones at sea, in the ice, wasp brains, tropical studies with NARPE program of the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation, from chemical engineer to...
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: 3-4; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2008) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1935 - Katherine Cheung, the Chinese American "Amelia Earhart" 1938 - Charlie Low's Forbidden City Nightclub Showcases Chinese American Performers 1939 - Wah Ming Chang Joins the Disney Studios 1939 - Chinese Americans Answer the Call to Defend Democracy 1943 - Magnuson Act Repeals the
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL.(2015) Rida: My Story About Women & Personal Freedoms At age 16, Rida chose to be part of mainstream contemporary life rather than adhere to her traditional Pakistani upbringing. Breaking away from the family she loved was not easy, but she has gone on to achieve success on her own and has even been invited back to Pakistan to speak to the media about women and personal freedoms. Rida is determined to continue to contribute to society's cultural understanding and advocate for greater freedoms for women.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Harry: My Story About Down Syndrome Harry was a regular kid with a love of video games when his baby sister Millie was diagnosed with Down Syndrome after being born three months premature. He is now an adoring brother who gets his satisfaction from playing with and helping to care for Millie. His sister has largely shaped Harry's future goals and aspirations: to work with kids with disabilities and help to educate others about what it's like having a sibling with Down Syndrome.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Mikey: My Story About Family Mikey grew up with parents who suffered from mental illness, necessitating that an aunt, who he never knew before, provide the love, care and support he needed. Her encouragement for him to do well in school and to follow his passion for skateboarding paid off when he went from 'normal skater kid' to skating champion. He greatly appreciates the help he got to turn his life around and has recently become captain at his school.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL.(2015) Justin: My Story About Accepting Self Justin found his boarding school oppressive and difficult, mainly because he didn't know how to deal with his sexuality. One day while being bullied he realized he no longer cared what others might think, resulting in a sudden change of attitude from a repressed teen to a confident young man. Living in the city and working as a copywriter, Justin is exuberant and optimistic, and most importantly, at peace with himself.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Makhala: My Story About Anorexia As a young teen, Makhala was depressed, anxious and dealing with anorexia. Hospitalized, she was told her life would likely end in 2 weeks without proper nourishment. But then an amazing thing happened. Instantly identifying with a fragile animal about to be put down she was gripped by a need to save it and in turn saved herself. Today she is inspired to help others avoid the downward spirals that nearly crushed her and speaks regularly to kids about depression and anxiety. She's also hoping to establish an equine-assisted therapy school.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: Letter: c, o, C, O, Words: cold, flock.