Celebrating the most epic landscapes on Earth! Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life. Narrated by Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch), Mountains and Life combines stunning photography with thoughtful storytelling to create an emotional engagement with the soaring peaks of the Himalayas, the Andes, the Alps, and beyond.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2015) The Mosaic Sounds of Calcutta The vibrant city of Calcutta, now known as Kolkata, where the sounds of traditional instruments blend in harmony with the cutting edge of an increasingly Westernized music scene.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Defines the fundamental concepts of ecology and identifies the components that create an ecosystem. Describes various types of habitats and explains the role of plants and animals in the formation of biotic communities. Also explains niche ecology and outlines the food chain process. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0NVYUZfaHhiRzQ&usp=sharing
Situated in the south of the Iberian Peninsula, Andalusia is a tourist region rich in both beauty and history. From the city of Cadiz, built upon a rock, which was once one of the richest ports in Europe, to the beaches of Tarifa, a favorite spot for kitesurfing and night owls, we meet the people and learn of the traditions that the inhabitants of this region call home.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 11-year-old Carina, who is learning to play the folk harp in music school. Carina and her brother prepare a surprise performance for their father's birthday.
The Stockholm archipelago is undoubtedly the most fragmented geographic area in Europe. A jigsaw puzzle of 30,000 islands, each offers an invitation to discover its inhabitants and diversity. It is in this Nordic paradise that we learn of the customs, laws and lifestyles of one world?s richest cities.
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.
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.
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: 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?
Set in the north-western Italian province of Liguria, this episode couples a journey along the Mediterranean?s spectacular stretch of coastline with a trip into the Apennine mountains aboard a vintage train time capsule.
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) What's next in wearable health devices, new research in Parkinson's Disease, science in society, using microbes to generate electricity, a phone app for floods...and much more.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1964: The"Loudmouth": Cassius Clay, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1965: A Royal Medal For The Beatles, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1966: The Goal Of Wembley, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1967: Benno Ohnesorg, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1967: Israel: The End Of The Six-Day-War, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1968: The Execution Of A Vietcong, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1968: The End Of The "Spring Of Prague", 1960's (2010)
Visits the ancient Czech Republic. In Bohemia, highlights the city of Prague with its Mala Strana, Staromestske and Josefov quarters and the Moldau River. Travels to Karlstejn Castle and the spa cities of Karlovy Vary and Marinsk Lzne. Features the beer centers of Plzen and Cesk Budejovice, and the castle at Cesk Krumlov. In Moravia, explores underground caves and the city of Brno. Highlights the music, art, baroque architecture, and art nouveau architecture. Also discusses the Hussite movement and the Soviet occupation.
Travels down the Danube River from its source in Donaueschingen, Budapest, highlighting the gorges, countryside, and towns and cities along its banks. Visits Ulm, Ingolstadt, Mein Danube canal, Regensburg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Melk, and Vienna. Explores the gothic and medieval architecture of this region and visits the many castles, cathedrals,monasteries that reveal the history and culture of Hungary and Austria.
Young citizens learn that patriotism is hard to define, but easy to display. They'll understand that the earliest patriots were our founding fathers. And from their guidance our love of country continues to grow. Our patriotic pride begins at home but quietly spreads into our community and over state borders, filling the entire country. But American patriotism doesn't stop there. It flows across the continent and around the globe. From waving it to wearing it, the American people symbolize patriotism, and America is considered the most patriotic country in the world.
The West Highland Line is one of the world?s most legendary train routes ? crossing spectacular Scottish moors and mountains as it heads towards the majestic Isle of Skye. Starting in Glasgow, within minutes our train is gliding towards Loch Lomond, the world?s largest inland stretch of water.
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.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1999: 100 Years: An Overview, 1990's (2010)
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.
An anthem is a stirring song that when played, reminds all who are listening about their country. So it is for Americans when we hear the Star Spangled Banner. But the Star Spangled Banner hasn't always been our National Anthem, it was just one of several that vied for the right to be so named. Viewers will enjoy the music and interesting historic backgrounds of these symbolic anthems, making for a cadence marked lesson in early American history.
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: Letters: x, z, X, Z, Words: X-ray, Zebra, Sentences: Exit the Zoo.
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 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.
At 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu you step back into Hawai'i's royal past, relive the story of Hawai'i's kings and queens, and explore the palace King Kalakaua built in 1882.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2015) Nestled in Manoa Valley is a little known historic site that includes an ancient heiau, a historic home and one of the oldest Native Hawaiian gardens in Honolulu. This documentary explores the heritage center and tells the story of the ancient heiau, Kuka'o'o, the historic home, Kuali'i, and the history of Manoa Valley. Also featured are some of the rare and endangered Native Hawaiian plants in the garden.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2015) Washington Place tells the story of one of Honolulu's most famous landmarks, Washington Place. The documentary covers the history of the home, from the time of its construction to its present day role as a historic home museum. The documentary explores Washington Place as the home of Queen Lili'uokalani the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2015) Uluhaimalama tells the little known story of the garden of Queen Lili'uokalani in Pauoa Valley. Now a cemetery this site played a pivotal role in the tumultuous events that surrounded the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The documentary covers important historical events of the late 19th century, and recounts the story of an extraordinary, nearly forgotten, event in Hawaiian history.
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.
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.
Discusses the life of the music composer, Franz Schubert. Against a background of his famous Ave Maria, introduces Schubert as a composer whose deep romanticism infused all his music, from songs to symphonies. Covers the early life of this child prodigy and his emergence as a salon artist who composed quickly and constantly. Bemoans his early death and life of poverty, praising the quantity and quality of his compositions.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) What's next in wearable health devices, new research in Parkinson's Disease, science in society, using microbes to generate electricity, a phone app for floods...and much more.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1964: The"Loudmouth": Cassius Clay, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1965: A Royal Medal For The Beatles, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1966: The Goal Of Wembley, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1967: Benno Ohnesorg, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1967: Israel: The End Of The Six-Day-War, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1968: The Execution Of A Vietcong, 1960's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1968: The End Of The "Spring Of Prague", 1960's (2010)
Visits the ancient Czech Republic. In Bohemia, highlights the city of Prague with its Mala Strana, Staromestske and Josefov quarters and the Moldau River. Travels to Karlstejn Castle and the spa cities of Karlovy Vary and Marinsk Lzne. Features the beer centers of Plzen and Cesk Budejovice, and the castle at Cesk Krumlov. In Moravia, explores underground caves and the city of Brno. Highlights the music, art, baroque architecture, and art nouveau architecture. Also discusses the Hussite movement and the Soviet occupation.
Travels down the Danube River from its source in Donaueschingen, Budapest, highlighting the gorges, countryside, and towns and cities along its banks. Visits Ulm, Ingolstadt, Mein Danube canal, Regensburg, Passau, Wachau Valley, Melk, and Vienna. Explores the gothic and medieval architecture of this region and visits the many castles, cathedrals,monasteries that reveal the history and culture of Hungary and Austria.
Young citizens learn that patriotism is hard to define, but easy to display. They'll understand that the earliest patriots were our founding fathers. And from their guidance our love of country continues to grow. Our patriotic pride begins at home but quietly spreads into our community and over state borders, filling the entire country. But American patriotism doesn't stop there. It flows across the continent and around the globe. From waving it to wearing it, the American people symbolize patriotism, and America is considered the most patriotic country in the world.
The West Highland Line is one of the world?s most legendary train routes ? crossing spectacular Scottish moors and mountains as it heads towards the majestic Isle of Skye. Starting in Glasgow, within minutes our train is gliding towards Loch Lomond, the world?s largest inland stretch of water.
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.