Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006 )Pat Ekstrand, Watercolor artist, Printmaker and committed Educator. This short biography explores her art work, reflecting on an extraordinary life and a Hawaii of our past.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Hiroki Morinoue teaches the use of texture through a project using tempera paint mixed with spackle. He paints shell designs on masonite boards to create texture tiles.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Maile Ka'ai defines value as the quality of light and dark. Using pencils, she instructs a drawing lesson emphasizing value.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws a jellyfish while demonstrating the Renaissance words shading and overlapping. He reviews Winslow Homer's painting, "The Boat Builders."
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws happy tamales while demonstrating the Renaissance words shadow and horizon. At the Exploratorium in San Francisco, he reviews a video image created with the recollections machine by Ed Tannenbaum. Web Wizard explains the use and creation of midi files.
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: 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.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006) This documentary highlights several of Hawai`i's most prominent artists. Each 25-minute segment features two artists who work in the same medium. They share their views and philosophy, and discuss technique and style.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006) This documentary highlights several of Hawai`i's most prominent artists. Each 25-minute segment features two artists who work in the same medium. They share their views and philosophy, and discuss technique and style.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006) This documentary highlights several of Hawai`i's most prominent artists. Each 25-minute segment features two artists who work in the same medium. They share their views and philosophy, and discuss technique and style.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006) This documentary highlights several of Hawai`i's most prominent artists. Each 25-minute segment features two artists who work in the same medium. They share their views and philosophy, and discuss technique and style.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2016)
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2018) In this episode: Building for earthquakes, Alkaline flow batteries, forests in peril, a day in the life of a mechanical engineer, diving deep with Alvin, and much more!
Before computer drawing programs, there was a toy that if you mastered its two circular white knobs you could have a picture perfect sketh. We'll explain how the ETCH A SKETCH drew onto the scene. And what did Neil Armstrong really say when he stepped on the moon, the "aahh" answer will surprise you! Plus, where did the explosive name bikini come from?
It was the purrrfect idea for making our furry friends more pleasant around the house! You'll learn how kitty litter clawed its way into our homes. And you'll learn how a garment made out of special woven fibers can stop a bullet, plus, why is walking under a ladder bad luck? And finally, we'll cut to the chase and explain the history behind this common phrase!
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Introduces basic laboratory safety practices for working with science activities. Illustrates how to prevent accidents, dress for safety, use protective eyewear, and deal with common problems that occur in a science lab. Demonstrates the safe handling of materials, chemicals, glassware, sharp instruments and heat sources and highlights the safety devices found in a laboratory. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the importance of measurement and identifies both standard and metric units of measure. Uses a variety of examples to illustrate the measurement of length, mass, and volume. Demonstrates the use of common measuring instruments such as rulers, balances, and cylinders and explains how to use metric conversion tables. Also describes how a thermometer is used to measure temperature and introduces the Celsius scale. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the scientific method and illustrates how to follow this method when creating a science fair project. Identifies the steps involved in scientific methodology from formulating a question to gathering data and determining conclusion. Presents suggestions on how to create a successful science project, including the use of charts and graphs to display data. Includes examples of actual science fair projects. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explores the concept of scientific observation and explains how the senses are used to make observations. Highlights various methods of observation and explains how to record them in the form of data. Compares quantitative and qualitative observations and illustrates how the collected data is recorded, organized and displayed using graphic methods. Identifies several types of graphs and charts used to analyze and record scientific data. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Highlights the history and use of the microscope and explains the role of microscopy in scientific research. Describes different types of microsopes and their specific functions, including the electron microscope, and identifies the specific parts of a compound microscope.Also discusses how to handle the microscopes found in a science room or laboratory and provides helpful techniques for the safe and proper use of these scientific instruments. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRYOVh1MV9sVDA4U2RuRGdua0lkMnNLQ21ndVpqeHpsd0g0MHpGRHBmRUU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Identifies the scientific apparatus used for measuring mass and volume. Differentitates mass from weight, defines the terminology associated with scientific mensuration, and describes the physical instruments used to determine mass and weight. Also explains what volume is and describes the instruments used to accurately measure liquids in a science laboratory. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRYOVh1MV9sVDA4U2RuRGdua0lkMnNLQ21ndVpqeHpsd0g0MHpGRHBmRUU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Identifies the scientific apparatus used for measuring length and temperature. Describes different measuring systems and explores the process of measuring length and distance using the metric system. Discusses metric units of measure and demonstrates the use of metric rulers, meter sticks and calipers. Also explains how temperature is measured, how to read different types of thermometers, and how to safely use a traditional thermometer found in a science laboratory. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRYOVh1MV9sVDA4U2RuRGdua0lkMnNLQ21ndVpqeHpsd0g0MHpGRHBmRUU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Introduces basic safety measures for working with science laboratory equipment. Discusses the use of protective clothing and eyewear and demonstrates the safe handling of laboratory materials, glassware, microscopes, measuring instruments and heat sources. Highlights ways to prevent problems in the science lab, identifies the safety devices found in laboratories, and explains how to deal with accidents that might occur. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRYOVh1MV9sVDA4U2RuRGdua0lkMnNLQ21ndVpqeHpsd0g0MHpGRHBmRUU&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Biology. (2010) Almost all life either directly or indirectly depends on one of the most important biological processes on the planet - photosynthesis. Through easy-to-understand graphics and colorful animations, the complex chemical process of photosynthesis is explored. The various structures involved in photosynthesis, transpiration, and transport are also highlighted. Concepts and terminology include: chloroplast, photosystem, light reactions, light-independent reactions, carbon fixation, pigments, photon, absorption, spectrum, chlorophyll, carotenoids, electron transport, photophosphorylation, Calvin Cycle, and C4 plants. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVzFpdHc3anZHQ3c&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Biology. (2010) This engaging video program uses colorful animations and on-location footage to illustrate some of the amazing ways plants reproduce. The reproduction processes in bryophytes, ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms are highlighted. Reproductive structures and strategies are illustrated through easy-to-understand diagrams, close-up photography, and colorful 3-D animations. Concepts and terminology includes: haploid gametophyte, diploid sporophyte, archegonium, antheridium, sporophyte, fragmentation, sporangia, sori, seed, pollen, cone, stamen, pistil, style, ovule, and anther. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVzFpdHc3anZHQ3c&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Biology. (2010) Plants possess a wide variety of structures that enable them to accomplish amazing things. This engaging video investigates structures common to most plants and describes how these features enable them to survive. Familiar, everyday examples help students understand the means by which plants carry out their lives. Concepts and terminology include: meristematic tissue, ground tissue, cambium, xylem, epidermis, phloem, roots, cortex, herbaceous stem, stomates, pith, woody stem, terminal bud, guard cells, mesophyll, palisade, transpiration, and translocation. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVzFpdHc3anZHQ3c&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K; Subject: Physics (2009)
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Often hard-to-understand concepts of air, gases, air pressure, and layers of the atmosphere are plainly explained in this fascinating video. Concepts and terminology: oxygen, nitrogen, layers, weather, jet stream, and northern lights.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action weather footage helps students learn how they can observe the weather. Concepts and terminology: temperature, air pressure, weather systems, precipitation, and wind.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) This beautiful program illustrates the key components of the water cycle that occurs everywhere around us. Concepts and terminology: condensation, evaporation, precipitation, cloud, rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Staying safe in all kinds of weather and avoiding weather-related injuries are the focus of this practical video. Concepts and terminology: lightning, tornado, wind, hurricane, and safe shelter.
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.
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.
A sunny day in paradise turned into one of the deadliest, most catastrophic natural disasters ever. An earthquake deep in the Indian ocean caused tsunamis that battered countries from Southeast Asia all the way to Africa. Hundreds of thousands of people died. Millions were left without food and shelter. Whole cites were wiped out not unlike from a nuclear explosion. The only solace is the creation of an early warning system that has already proven its worth.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Explains the science of measurement and identifies both standard and metric units of measure. Uses a variety of examples to illustrate the measurement of length, mass, volume and temperature. Demonstrates the use of common measuring instruments, such as rulers, balances, and cylinders and explains metric conversion. Also describes how a thermometer is used to measure temperature and introduces the Celsius scale. Program concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfRmVCS0JEa0JRLWc&usp=sharing
First hand accounts show how governments, industries, and people worldwide are developing bio fuels. Part 1: At the Norfolk Race track films a racing car fueled by detropha, an inedible oil from a plant grown in India and Africa. Part 2: In Uganda, shows that palm oil is being used for biomass energy at the cost of deforestation. In the Solomon Islands coconut fuel is being used as a substitute for diesel. Part 3: In London, hemp, potatoes and cashew nuts have been used to create a biodegradable racing car. Part 4: In Mumbai, India, ferries are becoming environmentally friendly by using bio-diesel and recycling wastes collected on the boats. Part 5: In Argentina a bio-diesel processing plant uses soybeans. Part 6: In Israel, cow manure from dairy farms is being used to generate electricity. Part 7: From Alaska to Argentina, follows the trip of adventurers who fueled their truck on used vegetable oils.
First hand accounts show how governments, industries, and people worldwide are finding new ways to reduce their energy dependency and environmental impact by investing in sustainable energy alternatives. Part 1 films activities at Spain's first solar energy plant, Solucar, a plant that reduces carbon emissions and serves the energy needs of a city as large as Seville. Part 2 reviews the plans for Britains's first off-shore wind farm. Part 3 follows the adventures of a Swiss taxi driver who is driving a solartaxi fueled by solar cells. Part 4 visits wind farms in rural India. Part 5 films hydrogen fuel cell taxis being used in Tokyo. Part 6 films the use of glass mirrors to concentrate light on solar cell receptors. Part 7 films a protective bubble designed to protect babies from urban air pollution and Volvo's hybrid buses that use an electric motor and diesel engine.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Science. (2008) This program illustrates the everyday, real-life processes of weathering and erosion. Easy-to-understand examples of weathering help students differentiate between the processes of mechanical and chemical weathering. Vivid footage of processes such as freezing, thawing, condensation, and rusting help students grasp how weathering works. Erosion, the process by which materials are transported from one place to another, is addressed via action-oriented footage. Important terminology includes: mechanical weathering, landslides, abrasion, freezing, thawing, chemical weathering, oxidation, acid rain, moving water, wind, and glaciers. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfaGlRNVhsdW10SlE&usp=sharing
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: 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: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) This program explores the interesting and fun process of weighing common objects. Concepts and terminology: matter, mass, weight, scale, and metric system. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdktnalJvOFhOT1k&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Coen: My Story About Organ Donors Coen was born with cystic fibrosis and later developed diabetes. With a lung capacity of just 20%, Coen spent a 1/3 of each day dealing with treatments of varying kinds. At age 15 he received a double lung transplant, a procedure that saved his life. Now a once painful hissing sound can be recognized as a laugh, a difficult walk now a full-on run, he can even wrestle with his little brother. Able to live like a normal teenager, Coen enjoys snorkeling, jet-skiing and swimming, all thanks to a generous organ donor who changed his life. Today Coen is raising awareness to potent
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2018) In this episode: Building for earthquakes, Alkaline flow batteries, forests in peril, a day in the life of a mechanical engineer, diving deep with Alvin, and much more!
Before computer drawing programs, there was a toy that if you mastered its two circular white knobs you could have a picture perfect sketh. We'll explain how the ETCH A SKETCH drew onto the scene. And what did Neil Armstrong really say when he stepped on the moon, the "aahh" answer will surprise you! Plus, where did the explosive name bikini come from?
It was the purrrfect idea for making our furry friends more pleasant around the house! You'll learn how kitty litter clawed its way into our homes. And you'll learn how a garment made out of special woven fibers can stop a bullet, plus, why is walking under a ladder bad luck? And finally, we'll cut to the chase and explain the history behind this common phrase!
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Introduces basic laboratory safety practices for working with science activities. Illustrates how to prevent accidents, dress for safety, use protective eyewear, and deal with common problems that occur in a science lab. Demonstrates the safe handling of materials, chemicals, glassware, sharp instruments and heat sources and highlights the safety devices found in a laboratory. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the importance of measurement and identifies both standard and metric units of measure. Uses a variety of examples to illustrate the measurement of length, mass, and volume. Demonstrates the use of common measuring instruments such as rulers, balances, and cylinders and explains how to use metric conversion tables. Also describes how a thermometer is used to measure temperature and introduces the Celsius scale. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the scientific method and illustrates how to follow this method when creating a science fair project. Identifies the steps involved in scientific methodology from formulating a question to gathering data and determining conclusion. Presents suggestions on how to create a successful science project, including the use of charts and graphs to display data. Includes examples of actual science fair projects. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explores the concept of scientific observation and explains how the senses are used to make observations. Highlights various methods of observation and explains how to record them in the form of data. Compares quantitative and qualitative observations and illustrates how the collected data is recorded, organized and displayed using graphic methods. Identifies several types of graphs and charts used to analyze and record scientific data. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing