Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2017) Immediately after the end of WWII, Douglas MacArthur, the Supreme Commander of the United Nations forces, made the assertion that Japan would never be able to return again as a world power. Despite his prediction, Japan ascended into the world's second largest economy in just over two decades. How did Japan achieve this "miraculous" comeback? This episode searches for the answer from newly released documents and audio cassette tapes of leading figures during Japan's rapid economic growth, including politicians, government officials, and business persons.
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: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2017) In the middle of the 1980's, finance took over the main role in the Japanese economy, and the country headed toward an era of financial capitalism. The Japanese, who became an economic giant eventually, immersed themselves in the money game. Real estate values and stock prices escalated giving birth to a "bubble economy." However, this unprecedented booming economy suddenly "burst," and the foundation of Japan was greatly shaken. What happened to the Japanese after the 1980's when the global economy underwent a major change? This episode spotlights what Japan's bubble economy really was, from interviews with more than 100 key figures of the bubble.
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?
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of Chief Sitting Bull, who defended his people and their promised land against the invasion of American settlers. Shows how his mystical visions proved true both in the Indian victory at Little Big Horn and in his death at Standing Rock. Depicts a man who was a loving father, a composer of songs, an artist, and a loyal friend.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of Amelia Earhart, who amazed the world with her aviating prowess during the time of the Stock Market crash and the Great Depression, when women were painfully restricted. Nicknamed "Lady Lindy", Amelia's adventurous spirit led her to become the first woman to fly alone over the Atlantic Ocean. Explores the mystery surrounding her final flight on which she and her navigator, Fred Noonan, disappeared.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of the Texas politician, lawyer, and educator who became the first African American woman from the South to serve in the United States Congress. Follows Jordan's rise to prominence from her impoverished inner city neighborhoods to the halls of the Capitol. Portrays her courage and fortitude that enabled her success despite her battle with multiple sclerosis.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of Cesar Chavez, a migrant farm worker who during the 1950's became a labor organizer for agricultural workers. Documents his accomplishments as the founder of the National Farm Workers Association, which valiantly fought to improve wages and working conditions for its members. Details his 1966 successful negotiation for the first collective bargaining agreement for farm workers and the establishment of the first comprehensive union health benefits for farm workers and their families.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of hero, warrior and backwoods statesman Davy Crockett, who symbolized the adventurous spirit of the American frontier. Follows his election to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821 and later to the U.S. Congress in 1826. Documents his heroic death at the Alamo while helping Texas win independence from Mexico.
Features the history of two American symbols, which represent liberty and freedom. Reveals the story of the Liberty Bell, which rang out from Independence Hall at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Also describes how the United States acquired the Statue Of Liberty, which has become the universal symbol of political freedom and democracy.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies.(2017) The island of Lana'i is moving toward building a sustainable island community. This video features the elements of natural and cultural resources and how these will guide water use, the development of renewable energy, a stable economy, education, housing, and health. Interviewed are those key individuals dedicated to guiding and building a sustainable island community on Lana'i.
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.
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 Declaration of Independence as the foundation of American democracy. Examines how this national document reflects America's intent to free herself from English rule and symbolizes the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Explains how Thomas Jefferson became the author of the Declaration of Independence and emphasizes the responsibility of a representative government to its citizens.
Traces the history of the United States symbol known as Uncle Sam, relating its origin to a man named Samuel Wilson. Explores how this nickname for the United States evolved into a national image representing the patriotism of Americans. Explains why Uncle Sam's image was used on recruiting posters during both world wars.
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. 1954: Marilyn Monroe, 1950's (2010)
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
When the men awake on a strange shore after being blown out to sea, they find a village of people much like themselves, complete with their own raven, eagle, and frog!
When Dza?s nightmares leave her scared and confused, Wina says he?ll watch over her while she sleeps, but, when he falls asleep, too, he meets Spider in the dream world.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Daven Hee - Ceramics, Cade Roster - Multi-Media
Explores Fraser's past through photographs and various art works. Her inspirations from island themes are evident in works ranging from small prints to monumental murals.
Through her writings, Tennent describes her early influences, techniques and what she tried to accomplish.
Reviews Jean Charlot's early life in France and Mexico, his interest in Hawaii's land and people, and their influence on his art work.
Abe explains how he creates his various functional and non-functional pieces and discusses the stages of his life.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2016)
AWAIAULU is dedicated to developing resources and resource people that can bridge Hawaiian knowledge from the past to the present and the future. Awaiaulu works to perpetuate and advance the use of the Hawaiian language and train Hawaiian language translators and editors, generate Hawaiian language books and translations, and other educational material for universities, schools, research arenas, and the general public. This 2019 gathering at Washington Place, the home of Hawaii's last queen, was the introduction of Awaiaulu's programs, goals, mentor translators and newly trained translators to the community.
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.
Video about the "Dirt" Show at the Museum of Art (2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts.(2014)
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Allyn Bromley - Mixed Media / Printmaking, David Smith - Printmaking
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. May Izumi - Sculpture, Lynn Weiler Liverton - Sculpture
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Donna E. Shimazu - Jewelry Arts, Gordon Uyehara - Jewelry Arts / Sculpture, Lori Uyehara - Mixed-Media / Painting,
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject: Fine Arts. Profile on artist Fred Roster.
FLASHPOINT - Brings together an accomplished group of Hawai'i based artists working under the theme of FIRE. Artworks in this exhibition depict the varied aspects of FIRE and are visual interpretations of flashpoints in time and place - in methods of fabrication and conceptual context.
The Art Bento Program at the Hawai?i State Art Museum (HiSAM) is a museum education program of the Hawai?i State Art Museum serving Oahu Department of Education elementary students, Grades 2 ? 6, and their teachers. This four-part inquiry-based program actively engages students and teachers through activities connected to current arts standards and ELA Common Core Standards. This unique multi-disciplinary educational opportunity emphasizes arts and visual literacy and is led by qualified teaching artists from the Hawai?i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts (SFCA) Artistic Teaching Partners (ATP) roster. There is no cost to schools to participate in the program and funds for bus transportation are also provided.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-2; Subject Areas: World Languages, Mandarin Chinese.(2009) Introduces the Chinese language and culture through creative skits, songs, and engaging video teachers.
When the men awake on a strange shore after being blown out to sea, they find a village of people much like themselves, complete with their own raven, eagle, and frog!
When Dza?s nightmares leave her scared and confused, Wina says he?ll watch over her while she sleeps, but, when he falls asleep, too, he meets Spider in the dream world.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Daven Hee - Ceramics, Cade Roster - Multi-Media
Explores Fraser's past through photographs and various art works. Her inspirations from island themes are evident in works ranging from small prints to monumental murals.
Through her writings, Tennent describes her early influences, techniques and what she tried to accomplish.
Reviews Jean Charlot's early life in France and Mexico, his interest in Hawaii's land and people, and their influence on his art work.
Abe explains how he creates his various functional and non-functional pieces and discusses the stages of his life.