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) 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: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Faith: My Story About Being Confident Living a somewhat nomadic life, Faith has lived in various parts of the world, moving regularly when her father accepted new business positions. She describes herself as "shy and awkward". Her personal escape had always been music, having taught herself to play guitar and compose songs. Encouraged to enter a local talent competition her original composition was a selected finalist and aired on radio to thousands. The recognition she received convinced her to pursue music more seriously, simultaneously doing so with a steady focus on her continuing education.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Christian, who plays the drum in the brass band for Tivoli, the Copenhagen amusement park. Christian shares his dream of forming a jazz band with his friend, Sven. Follows Christian as he takes drum lessons, hangs around in music shops and attends the rehearsals of a professional orchestra.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Amie, a young English Spice Girls fan. Follows Amie, her older sister Samantha and their friend Melany as they record tracks in a studio in pursuit of their dream of becoming pop stars.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Stavros, who lives in Greece and plays the pontiakilira, a kind of lyre. Joins Stavros as he dances in traditional dress at a celebration at the local arts center.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Peter, who lives in Hong Kong and loves classical music. Peter plays the violin in an orchestra, and sings soprano with a world famous choir. Joins Peter as he prepares for a concert.
Features the history and culture of a reunified Vietnam. Explores the Mekong Delta and visits Ho Chi Minh City. Highlights the pagodas and the Ban Thanh market and visits Cholon and the tunnels in Cu Chi. Features Nha Trang beaches, the red Cham towers at Po Nagar, Hue, and the Red River Delta. Tours Hanoi with its Temple of Literature, old quarter, French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Touches on the Vietnam War and the Viet Cong. Also discusses rice farming and preparation and the Vietnamese economy, cuisine and theater.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
Most people say 'yes' even though their actions say 'no'. Don't be one of those people! Biz Kid$ will show you how you can develop your MDM (Million Dollar Mindset), maximize saving strategies, and get the best return on your investments so you can take advantage of the power of compound interest. You won't get rich overnight but eventually you'll be making millions.
The average college student will graduate with over $35,000 in debt, and some with thousands more. Faced with such a heavy burden some kids are opting not to go to college. This episode looks at college from a return-on-investment perspective. Which degrees pay for themselves and which don't. When does it make sense NOT to go to college? And how to get creative to achieve your college dreams without ending up with a lifetime of payments.
It began when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. What were the underlying causes for the revolution? What was the Reign of Terror? Who was Maximilian de Robespierre? Then we take a look at the aftermath of the French Revolution and the impact it had on other political ideologies and governments to better understand why this dramatic period was so important in history.
We begin with the birth of the Nation and what led to the Declaration of Independence. How is it that thirteen small colonies in North America were able to succeed ? against a global power such as Great Britain? Learn about the seven-year war, the Boston Tea Party and the origin of the Declaration of Independence. Concepts such as triangular trade, the Founding Fathers, separatists and federalists are presented. Once the War of Independence was won, why did it take years to write the Constitution? And what was life like afterwards, and how did Native Americans and slaves fare? It is these events that shaped the America of today.
The Russian Revolution, actually two rebellions, was a revolution that destroyed the Tsarist autocracy, and helped create the Soviet Union. Learn about Lenin, the Bolsheviks, communism, the notorious Rasputin, rumors of cannibalism, and acute poverty. All of which led to a revolution, a coup d??tat and a civil war.
Audience: General; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. The video briefly recounts the eruptive history of Halema'uma'u and describes the formation and continued growth of the current summit vent and lava lake. It features USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists sharing their insights on the summit eruption: how they monitor the lava lake, how and why the lake level rises and falls, why explosive events occur, the connection between Kilauea's ongoing summit and East Rift Zone eruptions, and the impacts of the summit eruption on the Island of Hawai'i and beyond.
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.
(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.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies.(2015) Hidden in the back of Manoa Valley, the Lyon Arboretum is a historic site that serves as a botanical garden, an educational institution, and a research facility. The documentary tells the history of the arboretum and the vital role it played in preserving our watershed. The many present-day activities of the arboretum are also featured including its work in preserving and exhibiting Native Hawaiian and exotic plants, its role as an educational institution and its role as a research facility.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies.(2015) This documentary covers the activities of the Hawaiian Rare Plant Program at the Lyon Arboretum, a program that seeks to propagate and preserve the most endangered plant species in our islands. The documentary explores the program's three main components: a seed bank, a micro-propagation laboratory, and its greenhouse facilities. The processes of seed storage and micro-propagation are explained, and several rarely seen endangered plants are featured.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Sustainable polymers, reading between the lines, eyes on the skies, lemur love, cutting through the noise, Hurricane Harvey response and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1999: 100 Years: An Overview, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1900: World Exhibition In Paris, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1901: Death Of Queen Victoria, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1903: The Wright Brothers, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1906: Earthquake In San Francisco, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1907: Rasputin And The Romanovs, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1909: Suffragette Demonstrations, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1911: The Race To The South Pole: Amundsen Makes It And Scott Dies, 1910's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1912: The Maiden Voyage Of The Titanic, 1910'S (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1913: The German Kaiser, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1914: The Assassination: Sarajevo And The Beginning Of World War I, 1910's (2010)
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Highlights Delphi where the Euboeans first visited before their journey to Italy. Explores Naples and details the Roman fascination with this Greek city. Travels to Paestum with its fortifications and temples. Visits Pozzuoli, an important Greek port. Concludes with the solfatara at a volcanic crater and Lake Averno, and the myths associated with them. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate buildings in Naples, the temples of Paestum and Pozzuoli's marketplace.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Explores the marriage of Greek and Persian civilizations and the resulting period of Hellenism. Discusses Alexander the Great, the influence of Hippodamus of Miletus in the planning of Greek and Roman cities, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explains that Pergamum, the second major Hellenistic city in Ionia, revolutionized the art of writing with the invention of parchment and possessed one of the largest libraries in the ancient world. Chronicles how German archaeologist Carl Humann found Pergamum being used as a quarry, excavated it and how the altar, statues and friezes were sent to Berlin. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Leptis Magna and the Altar of Zeus complex at Pergamum.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Traces the history of Greece, from the Neolithic period through the Archaic Period. Describes the Minoan civilization on the island of Crete, and the Mycenaen civilization. Discusses the Trojan War, which was the subject of The Illiad by Homer. Discusses Greek mythology and religion and tells the stories of Prometheus and Pandora's box. Discusses the Dorian invasion, which started the Dark Age of Greece. Covers the city-states of the Archaic Period and the first Olympic games.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Traces the rise of democracy in Athens, and discusses Greek advances in medicine, philosophy, and theatre. Discusses the Persian Wars, the history of Greek antiquities, and the Peloponnesian War. Explains how Alexander the Great spread Greek culture and started the Hellenistic age. Also looks at Greece in the Roman Empire, tourism in Greece today, and the modern Olympic games.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Nikos, a twelve-years-old boy in Athens, Greece. Joins Nikos as he rehearses on his clarino for a concert to be performed on his name day, which, in his country, is as important as a birthday.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Stavros, who lives in Greece and plays the pontiakilira, a kind of lyre. Joins Stavros as he dances in traditional dress at a celebration at the local arts center.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Twelve-year-old Paola lives on an island off the coast of Naples. She plays the piccolo in her village band along with her trumpet-playing brother. While rehearsing for a village parade, her fisherman father returns from a fishing trip at sea just in time to see her perform.
From the sumptuous Amalfi coast to the isle of Procida by way of the Sorrento Peninsula and Capri, this is Naples! From encounter to encounter, this is a portrait of this region of Italy, noted as a UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. The exploration is by both ground and air, with some unexpected encounters in this capital of opera.
Biologists have arrived to ensure that the extraordinary natural heritage of the Tremiti Islands in the Puglia region, known here as the "pearls of the Adriatic", remain unaffected by ever-increasing tourism. Further south, within the Torre Guaceto natural reserve, a system of sustainable fishing is bringing fresh life to the fishing banks, while in Salento, passionate enthusiasts are restoring old sailing ships and putting the soul back into their village. From the far north to the southern point of a breathtakingly beautiful coastline we bring the stories of men and women who are refusing the choice between economic anemia and massive exploitation.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) A key component of answering questions and solving problems is to conduct investigations. In easy-to-understand language, this video describes what investigations are and why they are important. Special emphasis is placed on demonstrating the nature of data.
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: Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Punctuations: ! . ?, Sentences: Wow! My name is Bartleby. Is this fun?
Explores the history of the United States Constitution and how this document embodies the ideals of American democracy and freedom. Explains the structure of the federal government and how the Constitution sets the standards for electing government officials, provides guidelines for writing laws, and outlines the freedoms guaranteed to all American citizens. An overview of the Bill of Rights and the constitutional amendments is presented.
Explores the historical significance of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Explains why this historic site is one of America's greatest symbols of democracy. Traces the building's history, from its early design to its imposing position on Capitol Hill. Provides an in depth tour of the Capitol building emphasizing why this national monument symbolizes the patriotism of the American people and the principles of a democratic government.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1992: The Horror In Bosnia, 1990's (2010)
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Covers the Maya ruins that flourished in the Yucatan Peninsula in 8th century A.D. Opens with a visit to Bonampak and its murals that depict people and their practices. Describes how John Lloyd Stevens discovered Palenque. Highlights Palenque's structures, Alberto Ruiz' discovery of Pakal's sarcophagus, interpretation of Pakal's bas-relief, Maya life and artifacts. Visits Chichen Itza and discusses the Toltec influence on the Maya, especially in the practice of human sacrifice and the presence of the god Chac Mool. Includes Uxmal and its importance as the religious and adminstrative capital of the Maya. Concludes with a visit to Tulum with its frescoes and lighthouse.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) In the search for El Dorado and its gold, the Spanish conquistadors, represented by men like Francisco Pizarro, wiped out entire civilizations. Discusses the Incan civilization, including Cuzco's fortress, hydraulic works, the Temple of the Sun, Incan artifacts and stone walls. Profiles the city of Machu Pichu. Lake Guatavita is the source of the Muiscan myth of the gilded man. Highlights Muiscan and other tribal artifacts in the Bogota museum. Features the Tairona, an ancient Colombian people, and the archaeological site of Pueblito. Explains that Cogui Indians still keep some of the Tairona traditions.
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: Short loops, letter: e, words: eel, lee.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Sustainable polymers, reading between the lines, eyes on the skies, lemur love, cutting through the noise, Hurricane Harvey response and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1999: 100 Years: An Overview, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1900: World Exhibition In Paris, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1901: Death Of Queen Victoria, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1903: The Wright Brothers, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1906: Earthquake In San Francisco, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1907: Rasputin And The Romanovs, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1909: Suffragette Demonstrations, 1900's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1911: The Race To The South Pole: Amundsen Makes It And Scott Dies, 1910's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1912: The Maiden Voyage Of The Titanic, 1910'S (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1913: The German Kaiser, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1914: The Assassination: Sarajevo And The Beginning Of World War I, 1910's (2010)
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Highlights Delphi where the Euboeans first visited before their journey to Italy. Explores Naples and details the Roman fascination with this Greek city. Travels to Paestum with its fortifications and temples. Visits Pozzuoli, an important Greek port. Concludes with the solfatara at a volcanic crater and Lake Averno, and the myths associated with them. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate buildings in Naples, the temples of Paestum and Pozzuoli's marketplace.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Explores the marriage of Greek and Persian civilizations and the resulting period of Hellenism. Discusses Alexander the Great, the influence of Hippodamus of Miletus in the planning of Greek and Roman cities, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explains that Pergamum, the second major Hellenistic city in Ionia, revolutionized the art of writing with the invention of parchment and possessed one of the largest libraries in the ancient world. Chronicles how German archaeologist Carl Humann found Pergamum being used as a quarry, excavated it and how the altar, statues and friezes were sent to Berlin. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Leptis Magna and the Altar of Zeus complex at Pergamum.