Explores the mythology, legends and history found in the Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Daven Hee - Ceramics, Cade Roster - Multi-Media
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. These women come from varied ethnic backgrounds and have all worked hard to contribute to the growing presence of a literary community in Hawai'i. Many of them are dedicated teachers who have mentored others to become writers, and many of them also enjoy a national reputation. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. Amalia B. Bueno's poetry and short stories have been recently published in Tinfish 20, Bamboo Ridge 98, Walang Hiya: Literature Taking Risks Toward Liberatory Practice and Growing Up Filipino II. Born in Manila and raised in Honoulu, she has worked in public relations, community development, and policy research and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. These women come from varied ethnic backgrounds and have all worked hard to contribute to the growing presence of a literary community in Hawai'i. Many of them are dedicated teachers who have mentored others to become writers, and many of them also enjoy a national reputation. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. Brandy Nalani McDougall, is of Kanaka Maoli (Hawai'i, Maui, O'ahu and Kaua'i lineages), Chinese and Scottish descent. She is the author of a poetry collection, The Salt-Wind, Ka Makani Pa'akai (2008) and a chapbook, "Return to the Kula House," featured in Effigies: An Anthology of New Indigenous Writing, edited by Allison Hedge Coke (2009). She is a co-founder of Ala Press and Kahuaom'noa Press.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. These women come from varied ethnic backgrounds and have all worked hard to contribute to the growing presence of a literary community in Hawai'i. Many of them are dedicated teachers who have mentored others to become writers, and many of them also enjoy a national reputation. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. Caroline Sinavaiana is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Hawai?i at Manoa, where she teaches Oceanic/Pacific and Comparative Ethnic Literatures, and Creative Writing. Author of two collections of poetry, Alchemies of Distance and Mohawk/Samoa: Transmigrations (with James Thomas Stevens), her poetry and scholarship appear in national and international journals.
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: b, f, Words: leek, keel.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. They have distinctive literary voices that reflect with depth their roots in Hawai'i and the Pacific. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. After reading a poem, they comment on each piece, giving the viewers insights into their creative process. Cathy Song was born in Honolulu, Hawai'i in 1955 of Chinese and Korean descent. She left the island to pursue her education, receiving her B.A. from Wellesley College in 1977 and an M.A. in creative writing from Boston University in 1981. She returned to Hawai'i after graduating. In 1983, Song published her first collection of poetry, Picture Bride, which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets competition, a very prestigious national poetry award.
Grades: 9-12; Language arts. Juliet S. Kono has written two books of poetry, a short story collection, and several children's books. She has been widely anthologized, most recently in Imagine What It's Like, which combines literature and medicine. Her most recent book is Anshuu, a historical novel about World War II, published in 2010. Ms. Kono has won several awards, most notably the American Japanese National Literary Award and U.S./Japan Friendship Commission Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship in 1999.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. They have distinctive literary voices that reflect with depth their roots in Hawai'i and the Pacific. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. After reading a poem, they comment on each piece, giving the viewers insights into their creative process. Mahealani Perez-Wendt is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) poet, writer and community activist residing in Hawai'i, on the island of Maui. She is the 1993 recipient of the Eliot Cades literary award, and is the author of Uluhaimalama, an anthology of her poetry. Her work has appeared in numerous publications. Her unique and accomplished voice is an important part of the development of indigenous literature in Hawai'i.
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: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws a hippo while demonstrating the Renaissance terms foreshortening, shading, and practice. At the Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art, he reviews a moose in the painting, "King's Knight." Animator Wil Panganiban quickly sketches out a ballerina hippo.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws a girl hugging the Earth while he demonstrates the Renaissance terms size and overlapping. He visists the Cincinnati Art Museum to view the painting "Mother and Child" by Mary Cassat. Guest artist Wendy Ponca shares beading techniques of Native Americans.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Russell Lowrey teaches about the use of line in a pastel drawing of the ocean.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Form is the most basic element in art. Artist Page Chang focuses on form to paint a self-portrait.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Itamar, who lives in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv. Itamar explains that all the members of his family play a musical instrument and his specialty is the violin. Itamar and his family perform at his birthday concert.
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. (2015) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kamiya Papaya Farm, located in Hauula, Windward Oahu, Hawaii. Kamiya papayas are sold across supermarkets on Oahu.
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2017)
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2016)
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Socially assistive robots, 4 Awesome Discoveries, wearable medical devices, how termites keep cool, origami inspired robots, water tracks in the arctic, what is a telescope, exploring the rainforest with the Native American and Pacific...
It's one of the world's most famous train stations. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. We'll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are dry cleaned?
It's cheesy and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness spun to life! And all the spy action heroes use them, but where did the term gadget really come from?
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains the value of money and demonstrates the basic principles of counting money. He identifies the number of cents in a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill. Students learn how to combine coins to make a certain value and Dr. Rock illustrates the symbols associated with money, such as the dollar sign and decimal point.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action, colorful footage illustrates the exciting, natural highlights of summer. Activities of plants and animals during the summer season are explored. Additional concepts and terminology include: growth, development, seeds, food storage, recreation, and solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action, colorful footage illustrates the exciting, natural highlights of summer. Activities of plants and animals during the summer season are explored. Additional concepts and terminology include: growth, development, seeds, food storage, recreation, and solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Crisp, colorful video footage illustrates the beautiful and fascinating features of the fall season. This video also takes a brief look into what causes the fall season. Concepts and terminology: autumn, foliage, seed dispersal, migration, hibernation, and harvest. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food, and sports provide for an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Concepts and terminology include: snow, ice, hibernation, winter sports, and winter solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Describes the process of the Earth's orbit and rotation. Examines how these movements cause day and night, leap years, and the changing seasons. Also explains the reasons for the summer and winter solstice and the spring and vernal equinox. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For a teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science. (1999) Visits some of the desert regions of the Earth to learn how different plants and animals adapt to little rainfall and extremes in temperature. Explores how different desert animals find food, water, and shelter. Explains desert ecology and the characteristics that allow desert life to thrive.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science. (1999) Examines how different forest creatures make their homes and adjust to their environments. Explores how living things change over time and adapt to seasonal changes. Discusses the many types of forest habitats and explains the delicate interaction between plants, animals, and soil.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science.(1999) Explores the abundance of life in the tropical rain forest. Explains how the symbiotic relationships between plants and animals inhabiting rain forests balance the ecosystem. Discusses how deforestation causes global warming and discusses the importance of protecting the rain forests of the world.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science. (1999) Explores ocean ecology and the animal and plant life that live in the ocean waters. Examines seashore ecology and the living habitat of the reef. Explains how tide pools are formed and how marine plants and animals adapt to the changing ocean currents.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science. (1999) Explores the ocean as the world's largest habitat using underwater photography. Moves from the shallow coastal waters to the dark zones of the ocean floor, revealing how the plants and animals that inhabit these waters adapt and survive. Explains the physical differences between the shallow light zone with its food abundant supply and the cold, mysterious dark zone of the deep sea.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) A very important part of solving problems is to ask questions. This fascinating program teaches students how to ask relevant and useful questions. Students will also learn how some questions are easier to answer than others.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil works with a team of scientists and marine mammal toxicologists on an expedition to prove the presence of deadly toxins inside Bermuda's mid migratory humpback whales. They collect biopsy samples from 50 ton humpbacks using an adapted compound bow. The team also deploy their aerial drone to observe a mother humpback and calf, and Choy has a dangerous encounter when he receives a report of a dead sperm whale being torn to shreds by hungry sharks.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and the Ocean Vet team mark the end of a 7 year study on Bermuda's tiger sharks by embarking on a dangerous mission to satellite tag one of these giant oceanic predators in a mind boggling and death defying sequence of interactions. The completed mission will help save and protect this incredible shark species.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) The final episode of Ocean Vet provides a fascinating insight into the making of this groundbreaking series. The crew looks back and reveal their favourite moments and close calls. Michael Douglas finally reveals the tragic death of Neil Burnie from a freak diving accident one week after filming completed, and the crew discuss the impact that the unique and powerful force of nature that was Neil Burnie had on their lives.
Audience: Students; Grades: K; Subject: Physics (2009)
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
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: 9-12; Subject: STEM. (2015) Seeds: Genetic Engineering In the past, overpopulation and food-shortage issues have plagued humanity. Today, cross-breeding and genetic modification of plants has played a significant role in allowing the human population to expand to the staggering extent that we are witnessing today and may be able to overcome the imposing threat of food shortages.
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Explores the interactions between the Earth, sun and moon. Describes the physical characteristics of planet Earth, including its atmosphere and force of gravity. Identifies the features of the sun and how it is the source of heat and light on Earth. Also explores the moon, its phases, the formation of solar and lunar eclipses, and the moon's role in creating the Earth's tides. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Science. (2008) The Elementary Earth Science Collection includes video programs correlated to the curriculum and specifically designed for the classroom. These titles include a wide range of earth science topics including earth, sun, moon, planets, plate tectonics, weather, water cycle, rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy-to-understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and terminology: force, gravity, attraction, orbits, and tides.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Describes the process of the Earth's orbit and rotation. Examines how these movements cause day and night, leap years, and the changing seasons. Also explains the reasons for the summer and winter solstice and the spring and vernal equinox. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For a teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) Little Scientist helps children develop scientific reasoning by exploring the world of science that surrounds them. The unique structure of each program combines a short story with scientific information, enabling children to easily and naturally become interested and engaged. While focusing on the story, children will naturally absorb the science that is presented in various "fun" formats. Science is fun!
The Galapagos Archipelago is a model of conservation in the Pacific Ocean. Its remarkable diversity of marine species is explained by the upwelling of cold ocean currents. But an increasingly common climatic anomaly occuring far out to sea is killing life. It's El Ni?o. Scientists believe that climate change could cause the frequency and severity of this climatic phenomenon to double threatening native species that are unique in the world. In French Polynesia, biologists are studying corals and working to predict the impact of climate change on the future of our oceans and on global food security.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Hurricanes are nature's giants, some reaching up to nine miles tall!! But one thing is nearly certain ? every year there will be a few hurricanes that do hit land. From space, a hurricane looks like a giant, circular, swirling cloud ? with a hole in the center. The hole is called the "eye" of the storm. A hurricane is one of the biggest, most dramatic shows that Nature can put on. It's an extreme example of our global weather system in action. A hurricane is an awe-inspiring event ? but one you'll want to observe from a safe distance!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) An earthquake can be one of the most destructive natural disasters on Earth! It comes without warning and in a matter of seconds can level a city.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) We live in an ocean of air. It's all around us, everyplace, all the time ... so most of the time we don't even think about it. We only notice air when it moves ? when it becomes a wind. Wind can be part of a storm that can make for messy weather. In certain parts of the country people have to watch out for one of the most dangerous forms that wind can take, tornadoes!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) One of the worst natural disasters in history happened in December of 2004. It was a tsunami. A massive wall of water crashed on to the shore in Indonesia. It smashed into villages and swept away almost everything in its path. But a tsunami is just another sign that Mother Nature is continuing her natural process of change. Fortunately for us, dangerous tsunamis are also extremely rare.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Socially assistive robots, 4 Awesome Discoveries, wearable medical devices, how termites keep cool, origami inspired robots, water tracks in the arctic, what is a telescope, exploring the rainforest with the Native American and Pacific...
It's one of the world's most famous train stations. GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL. We'll take you on a trip to reveal its many fascinating secrets! And if they are cleaned without water, how do clothes get spotless when they are dry cleaned?
It's cheesy and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness spun to life! And all the spy action heroes use them, but where did the term gadget really come from?
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains the value of money and demonstrates the basic principles of counting money. He identifies the number of cents in a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill. Students learn how to combine coins to make a certain value and Dr. Rock illustrates the symbols associated with money, such as the dollar sign and decimal point.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action, colorful footage illustrates the exciting, natural highlights of summer. Activities of plants and animals during the summer season are explored. Additional concepts and terminology include: growth, development, seeds, food storage, recreation, and solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action, colorful footage illustrates the exciting, natural highlights of summer. Activities of plants and animals during the summer season are explored. Additional concepts and terminology include: growth, development, seeds, food storage, recreation, and solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Crisp, colorful video footage illustrates the beautiful and fascinating features of the fall season. This video also takes a brief look into what causes the fall season. Concepts and terminology: autumn, foliage, seed dispersal, migration, hibernation, and harvest. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Snow-covered forests, animals foraging for food, and sports provide for an exciting glimpse into the wonders of the winter season. Concepts and terminology include: snow, ice, hibernation, winter sports, and winter solstice. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffmYtWm5TYVJWVjNXeVJKOG1CSEVkQjdwWDB1QzQwc1NyTFhrNTNuYmhkdnc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Describes the process of the Earth's orbit and rotation. Examines how these movements cause day and night, leap years, and the changing seasons. Also explains the reasons for the summer and winter solstice and the spring and vernal equinox. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For a teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing