Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Alternative Energy The first program in the series looks at careers in alternative energy and green design.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Careers using Geographic Information Systems is the focus of the second program in the series.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Sustainability The third program in the series looks at careers in sustainability.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Robotics Careers in robotics is featured in the fourth program.
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: 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.
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.
(2019) Video by the Hawaii State Department of Education featuring teachers and staff who have made an impact on students. This video features the district and state Teacher of the Year 2019.
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.
In today's world, great tools are available to build a business online. The Biz Kids investigate the advantages and pitfalls with online-based businesses. See the success of a young graphic designer, a nine-year-old who sells bath salts, and two teens who built a social networking site.
Not all financial institutions are created equal ? so which one's right for you? Learn about the services offered by different institutions including banks, credit unions, investment houses, stock exchanges, payday loan companies, and more. Visit New York City to see how fashion and finance mix, and meet a hospital guild started by four teens to raise money for cancer research.
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: 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: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) Batteries made with sodium, strings heard around the world, wild bees and better berries, FERMILAB, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program and more!
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1974 - Miriam Lee Fights to Legalize Traditional Chinese Medicine in America 1975 -Kingston, Hwang, and Chang the New Wave of Chinese American Writers 1982 - Maya Ying Lin Designs the Vietnam War Memorial 1983 - Andrew and Peggy Cherng Found Panda Express
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1985 - Yo -Yo Ma Wins First Grammy 1989 - Amy Tan Writes The Joy Luck Club 1989 - Chinese Americans Excel at Sports 1991 - John Sie Founds Cable Powerhouse Starz Encore 1994 - Jerry Yang Co-founds Yahoo! 1996 - Time Magazine's Man of the Year is AIDS Researcher David Ho 2006 - Astronau
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Rebecca, a citizen of Hong Kong who plays the butterfly harp. Rebecca and her family share an informal musical improvisation evening with friends, playing traditional instruments.
Explores the history and culture of Thailand, highlighting its cities, temples, customs and religion. Features the old capital Ayutthaya, Bangkok, the cascading waterfalls in northern Thailand and the Golden Triangle. Visits the Pai River, the temple at Chiang Mai and the 13th century capital city Sukhothai. Discusses Buddhism and the religious traditions of Buddhist monks. Tours the Mekong River and the agricultural region, as well as the beaches and islands in the area. Describes the importance of the silk industry and the elephant to the Thai people.
Features the history and culture of a reunified Vietnam. Explores the Mekong Delta and visits Ho Chi Minh City. Highlights the pagodas and the Ban Thanh market and visits Cholon and the tunnels in Cu Chi. Features Nha Trang beaches, the red Cham towers at Po Nagar, Hue, and the Red River Delta. Tours Hanoi with its Temple of Literature, old quarter, French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Touches on the Vietnam War and the Viet Cong. Also discusses rice farming and preparation and the Vietnamese economy, cuisine and theater.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2004) Classifies what a plant is, where plants can be found, and how plants are used. Explains how plants can be found everywhere on Earth and identifies different types of plants. Describes how all plants have similar parts and produce food through the process of photosynthesis. Illustrates how plants and trees provide the food eaten by humans and animals, along with many other products people use everyday. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfaGpBQmJwa0dmTjQ&usp=sharing
Bhutan's governing party pledged recently to follow the policies of the absolute monarchy it is replacing, after it won a landslide in the country?s first parliamentary elections. This remote, beautiful country truly is in the throes of a noble experiment. What makes this experiment unique is that this move towards democracy has been initiated by the ruling monarch himself.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1968: The Execution Of A Vietcong, 1960's (2010)
Following the process of adapting a classic ballet into a "Hawaiianized" version that reflects the history of the Hawaiian Monarchy under the last Queen of the islands and the location of historic Washington Place by Ballet Hawaii.
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: 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-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: g, q, qu, Q, L, G, Sentence: Quite quail gobble.
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.
This scenic railway journey through Devon to the tip of Cornwall takes us back in time to recapture the golden age of luxury train travel. We?ll be traveling in the elegantly restored Statesman, with passengers relaxing in its vintage carriages and enjoying the exquisite service.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Amie, a young English Spice Girls fan. Follows Amie, her older sister Samantha and their friend Melany as they record tracks in a studio in pursuit of their dream of becoming pop stars.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using pencil and paints, an artist illustrates the story of the selfish giant. A grumpy giant who lives in a house with a big garden, orders the children playing there to get out. He builds a high wall around his garden to keep out trespassers. Winter comes but when spring arrives it doesn't thaw out the giant's garden. After several years of unbroken winter, the giant almost freezes to death. Then one day a small part of the wall crumbles and a child wriggles through. Spring starts to break through the crack in the wall as well. The giant quickly tears down the wall and shares his garden with everyone.
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!
Highlights the sights, quaint towns and natural splendors of south Ireland. Visits Dublin and Trinity College. Travels to the limestone region of Burren with its megalithic monuments and the Poulnabrone Dolmen. Explores Dunratty Castle, Clare County, the cliffs of Moher, Limerick, the Rock of Cashel, Galway, Connemara region and the Aran Island, Inishmore. Discusses the Book of Kells, Christian abbeys, Irish legends, the division between north and south and the riff with the English.
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. (2020) Batteries made with sodium, strings heard around the world, wild bees and better berries, FERMILAB, the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program and more!
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1974 - Miriam Lee Fights to Legalize Traditional Chinese Medicine in America 1975 -Kingston, Hwang, and Chang the New Wave of Chinese American Writers 1982 - Maya Ying Lin Designs the Vietnam War Memorial 1983 - Andrew and Peggy Cherng Found Panda Express
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2009) 1985 - Yo -Yo Ma Wins First Grammy 1989 - Amy Tan Writes The Joy Luck Club 1989 - Chinese Americans Excel at Sports 1991 - John Sie Founds Cable Powerhouse Starz Encore 1994 - Jerry Yang Co-founds Yahoo! 1996 - Time Magazine's Man of the Year is AIDS Researcher David Ho 2006 - Astronau
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2014) From some of the most remote locations in the world the appealing photography of wide eyed children just being kids will quickly engage audience attention. These close-up programs are so captivating and the children so innocent that experiencing their unique lifestyles will have lasting effect. These children, like children everywhere, live their lives with the sweet innocence of youth combined with hopeful dreams for the future.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Rebecca, a citizen of Hong Kong who plays the butterfly harp. Rebecca and her family share an informal musical improvisation evening with friends, playing traditional instruments.
Explores the history and culture of Thailand, highlighting its cities, temples, customs and religion. Features the old capital Ayutthaya, Bangkok, the cascading waterfalls in northern Thailand and the Golden Triangle. Visits the Pai River, the temple at Chiang Mai and the 13th century capital city Sukhothai. Discusses Buddhism and the religious traditions of Buddhist monks. Tours the Mekong River and the agricultural region, as well as the beaches and islands in the area. Describes the importance of the silk industry and the elephant to the Thai people.
Features the history and culture of a reunified Vietnam. Explores the Mekong Delta and visits Ho Chi Minh City. Highlights the pagodas and the Ban Thanh market and visits Cholon and the tunnels in Cu Chi. Features Nha Trang beaches, the red Cham towers at Po Nagar, Hue, and the Red River Delta. Tours Hanoi with its Temple of Literature, old quarter, French Quarter and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Touches on the Vietnam War and the Viet Cong. Also discusses rice farming and preparation and the Vietnamese economy, cuisine and theater.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2004) Classifies what a plant is, where plants can be found, and how plants are used. Explains how plants can be found everywhere on Earth and identifies different types of plants. Describes how all plants have similar parts and produce food through the process of photosynthesis. Illustrates how plants and trees provide the food eaten by humans and animals, along with many other products people use everyday. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfaGpBQmJwa0dmTjQ&usp=sharing