The Japanese rely on rail transportation more than most, with the busiest of Tokyo's many large stations handling around 2.7 million passengers a day, commuting to work and school. These stations contain malls that offer everything from convenience stores to cafes and bookstores, and which continually add new services to keep pace with modern life. We visit a clinic, accessible from the platform to provide consultations for commuters on the go, and a daycare center run by a rail company for working parents.
As the world searches for better ways to achieve net zero emissions, hydrogen is emerging as a promising replacement for fossil fuels. The main appeal of hydrogen is as an energy source that emits no carbon dioxide. All-electric vehicles are already commercially available in Japan that are powered solely by hydrogen-generated electricity, and as this eco-friendly technology continues to evolve and spread throughout society, we are beginning to see it used for buses, passenger ships, and even restaurant stovetops.
In The Tale of Genji, the world's oldest novel, Murasaki Shikibu wrote about the romances of court nobles in early 11th century Kyoto. This much-loved work is still widely read today. In a five-year project, a university team recreated the kimono worn by one of the characters, the lady Akashi no Kimi. A traditional Kyoto dyer reproduced the subtly shaded colors that reflect a distinctive Japanese sense of beauty, using historically accurate natural dyes.
Six months after the major earthquake of January 2024, most of the communities throughout the Noto Peninsula were cancelling their annual Kiriko festivals. One exception was Notojima Island, where the young people of Koda decided to go ahead with their festival as a prayer for recovery from the disaster. Uniquely, in addition to the giant lantern floats, Koda is also a fire festival. The high point of the event features dancers waving burning straw torches as they circle around a 30-meter-tall pillar of flame.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Culture series on what makes Hawaii's local "mixing bowl" of ethnic backgrounds. From the arrivals of the first immigrants to today's social and cultural organizations and associations. This episode on Japanese Americans in Hawaii features archival footage of the Issei (first generation) plantation workers as well as Nissei (second generation) war heroes of the 100th Battalion/442nd Infantry. Interviews include the Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce, Hawaii United Okinawa Association, Dr. Jonathan Okamura (author of The Japanese American Contemporary Experience in Hawai'i) and Dennis Ogawa (author of Jan Ken Po: The World of Hawaii's Japanese Americans).
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Health. (2015) An opioid and prescription drug abuse epidemic is sweeping the country, impacting all segments of society. To help raise awareness of this epidemic and to help educate young people on the dangers of addiction, the FBI and DEA have released the documentary Chasing the Dragon: The Life of an Opiate Addict, a compilation of heart-wrenching first-person accounts by addicts and family members of addicts about their experiences. Also available below are video clips of law enforcement officers and prosecutors who often confront the tragic outcomes of opioid addiction during the course of their jobs.
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.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Donna E. Shimazu - Jewelry Arts, Gordon Uyehara - Jewelry Arts / Sculpture, Lori Uyehara - Mixed-Media / Painting,
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 13-year-old Emmanuel who is learning to play the harpsichord at the local school of music in Bordeaux. Joins Emmanuel and Agathe as they rehearse for a concert at the end of the week.
Audience: General; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2017) Following 9 Hawaii print artists as they prepare for an exhibition at The Ropewalk, UK. From The Ropewalk: I ka Piko: The center or source, connections and balance. "I ka Piko not only describes our cultural relationships but also the islands we come from, growing up from the middle of the vast oceanic floor of the Pacific. In "I ka Piko" nine Hawai'i print artists explore through their work what it means to a Kama'aina (child of this land) to be from this unique place. Featuring: Gina Bacon Kerr, Marissa Eshima, Kathy Merrill Kelley, Barbara Okamoto, Mary Philpotts McGrath, Doug Po'oloa Tolentino, David B. Smith, Nancy Vilhauer, and George Woollard
Video about the "Dirt" Show at the Museum of Art (2014)
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the principles of addition as he prepares for a birthday party. Animated graphics are used to illustrate adding one-digit whole numbers, including sums equal to ten. Children are shown adding different objects and the mathematical symbols used in addition sentences are identified along with related facts for solving problems.
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.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Artist Carl Pao journeys into the use of Space in his artwork.(2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts.(2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts.(2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts.(2014)
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
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.
The Cambrian Line is the UK?s hidden secret ? a rail line of spectacular views steeped in history and nostalgia. The route travels from the highest mountain in Wales Snowdon, past famous castles - Criccieth and Harlech - which tower over miles upon miles of golden sand. Then the journey takes us to the old capital of Wales ? Machynlleth.
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.
Known for their breathtaking beauty and sparse population, the Outer Hebrides islands off the west coast of Scotland offer craggy mountains, magnificent lochs and outstanding beaches of fine, white sand. A playground for hikers, mountain bikers and lovers of the sea, the population density in the Hebrides is still one of the lowest in Europe. Seen by few but dreamt of by many, they are a visual masterpiece, a Site For Your Eyes
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Ten-year-old Kate explains that she is not yet sure whether she wants to be a musician, a conductor or a composer, but for the moment, she is quite content learning to play the flute, the clarinet and xylophone with her teacher, Mr. Timms.
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.
Quick, how to you spell sweetpotato? If you think we just did it wrong, think again ? that's the scientific way. And if you grow sweetpotatoes in North Carolina, that matters. And what North Carolina sweetpotato growers think matters because they grow more than two-thirds of the U.S. sweetpotato crop! How did one state become so dominant in a single industry? Believe it or not, tobacco played a role...
Tobacco was the crop that built not just North Carolina agriculture, but the entire state. It supported universities, hospitals and created opportunities for growth that have made North Carolina one of the fasted growing states in the nation. But as word spread about tobacco, that market went into a steep decline. Amazingly, sweetpotatoes like the same land, the same equipment, the same workers ? it was a natural transition. So much so that today North Carolina grows over two-thirds of the U.S. sweetpotato crop!
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: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Hawaiian Studies, Social Studies. Documentary on Marshallese Canoes by Rachel Miller with support from the Hawaii Council for the Humanities
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using fingerpaints and a brush, an artist illustrates a Native American story about the sun and the moon. The Sun and the Moon used to live on the earth where the Sioux Indians had set their teepees. But things changed when the two came to realize that they were as different as night and day. They often argued until finally one day they had such a serious argument that the Sun decided to move to the sky. When the Moon found out, it was beside itself with envy and decided to do the same thing. The Sun and the Moon never again exchanged another word and from that time on, the Moon follows the Sun where ever it goes, day after day.
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: 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: K-3; Subject Areas: Science.(2012) There are millions of different kinds of living things on the planet. Grouping them is not an easy task. This fascinating program explores this process and investigates some of the major groups of living things. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVXlFcng4Y2pnOFk&usp=sharing
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1951: The Comeback Of A Legend: Churchill's Last Battle, 1950's (2010)
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Explores the world of the Persian Empire. Opens with the city of Persepolis and its bas-reliefs portraying different nations. Describes the extent of the Persian Empire and the cuneiform inscriptions that were deciphered by Henry Rawlinson. Visits the ancient capital of Pasargadae. Introduces Cyrus the Great and the practice of ecumenism. Discusses the Persian religion that did not require the use of temples. Visits Susa, once a palatial city that grew in splendor under Darius I. Revisits Persepolis with its court palaces, inscriptions and bas-reliefs. Shows that archaeologists were able to identify each emperor involved with the site. Highlights the royal palace of Persepolis with the apadana, hall of the hundred columns, trypylon and bas-reliefs. Explains that Aramaic was used as the common language. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate the royal palace at Persepolis.
Travels throughout Great Britain, highlighting the tourist sites located in London. Visits Wales, Bishop's Palace, Gower Peninsula, Carreg Cennen, Caerphilly, and the city of Cardiff. Travels to Bristol, Bath, Stonehenge, Wells and Glastonbury. Captures the scenic landscape of the cliffs of Cornwell, St. Ives and Land's End. Explores Welsh and Celtic cultures and architecture. Discusses nationalism, the history of the Norman Invasion, and the works of Dylan Thomas.
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!
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.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Foreign Language, Japanese. (2009)
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.
The Cambrian Line is the UK?s hidden secret ? a rail line of spectacular views steeped in history and nostalgia. The route travels from the highest mountain in Wales Snowdon, past famous castles - Criccieth and Harlech - which tower over miles upon miles of golden sand. Then the journey takes us to the old capital of Wales ? Machynlleth.
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.
Known for their breathtaking beauty and sparse population, the Outer Hebrides islands off the west coast of Scotland offer craggy mountains, magnificent lochs and outstanding beaches of fine, white sand. A playground for hikers, mountain bikers and lovers of the sea, the population density in the Hebrides is still one of the lowest in Europe. Seen by few but dreamt of by many, they are a visual masterpiece, a Site For Your Eyes
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Ten-year-old Kate explains that she is not yet sure whether she wants to be a musician, a conductor or a composer, but for the moment, she is quite content learning to play the flute, the clarinet and xylophone with her teacher, Mr. Timms.
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.