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.
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: 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.
Thanks to its beautiful beaches, the Casamance area is one of Africa's most popular tourist destinations. But as one journeys up the Casamance River and into the region's interior, a very different image is revealed. In this area of Senegal, split up into many islands, lives the Jola, a proud and autonomous ethnic group committed to preserving their independence and culture.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) A young boy shares the value of the balafon, a local version of the xylophone, made of wood and gourds.
Focuses on how South Africa has reinvented itself into a multiracial location that is inviting for travelers. Visits the Cape of Good Hope, Capetown, the township of Langa and Castle of Good Hope. Highlights Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn and the Kango Caves. Travels the garden route by train, passing a wilderness national park and the Knysna rock formations. Discusses Africa's ethnic diversity, the history of slavery, African culture and cuisine, the wine industry and ostrich farming.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
This journey takes us on a luxurious 500 mile African train safari where we?ll be travellng on Rovos Rail?s vintage hotel train. Lovingly re-built by the Rovos family to the highest of specifications, this beautiful 14 carriage train leaves Pretoria for its three-day journey to Durban on the coast.
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.
Large-scale deforestation of tropical forests for palm oil production is a growing problem that threatens the survival of huge numbers of animals and plants, many already on the verge of extinction. In Indonesia almost two million hectares of forest disappear every year. That's equivalent to six football fields being flattened every minute. Oil from plam trees is currently found in over half of all processed foods. At the current rate nearly 98% of Indonesia's rainforests will be gone in 20 years. For orangutans, elephants, and gibbons, the future is increasingly uncertain.
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.
From field grown to heirloom to hothouse to custom-engineered. Tomatoes are America's second-favorite vegetable (even though they're technically a fruit, a berry in fact) behind only King Potato. But American growers are under intense pressure from foreign competitors. How will they survive? We'll wrap up with a scientist who has developed a new tomato variety that might just provide that answer.
From tasty snack to superfood, berries have taken over the food world. We spend a day with Florida berry giant Gary Wishnatzki (Wish Farms) and company, and also visit the University of Florida to find out why ? and how -- berries have become such a big deal
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Nick explains that soil is made of rocks and contains minerals that feed the roots of plants. Sandy, clay, and mixed soils are introduced. Children are also shown how compost biodegrades into soil. They also learn that some plants are air plants or grow on wooden frames. The activity is making a worm farm.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Nick is amazed that a tiny seed can grow into a large tree and that seeds can travel hundreds of miles before they find a place to land. Close-up photography shows seed germination, with roots and stem emerging from the seed. He also shows how to harvest tomato seeds for planting in the spring. Even watermelon seeds can grow under the proper conditions. Sprouts, he explains are actually whole plants that we eat as a garnish in sandwiches. He shows two young viewers how to grow sprouts from seeds.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Nick is amazed that flowers come in so many shapes and sizes and that insects help to produce new flowers. He observes perennials and annuals, including the oriental poppy that encourages insects to pollinate its flower. Nick itemizes the requirements for healthy flowers, and observes unusual flowers that even trap insects. He shows his young guests how to preserve flowers by pressing them.
Audience: General; Subject: Local business. (2017) Go behind the scenes of Kahuku Farms in this episode of GROW. Interviews with Kahuku Farms operators Kylie Matsuda-Lum and Judah Lum. See how local Hawaii farms have to work with federal, state, and county offices while providing goods and services. Also, find out more about Hawaii's local agriculture sector from interviews with Hawaii's Department of Agriculture's Scott Enright and University of Hawaii's Steven Chiang from the Agribusiness Incubator Program and GoFarm Hawaii.
Video about the "Dirt" Show at the Museum of Art (2014)
For centuries, loko i'a, or fishponds, were a vital part of the Native Hawaiian food system, connecting freshwater sources to the ocean, using rock-wall enclosures to raise and eventually harvest fish. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of this indigenous way of aquafarming. Kai Piha: Na Loko I'a looks at how four fishponds on O'ahu are being restored.
First hand accounts show how individuals are choosing a more environmentally friendly approach to life. Part 1: In New York City a travelling greenhouse barge will encourage New Yorkers to grown vegetable gardens on their rooftops. Part 2: Welsh sheep are allowing a small industry to provide organic mattresses that is also fireproof. Part 3: Visits the Royal Horticulture greenhouse to observe exotic plants and the educational programs provided for children and adults. Part 4: In the Philippines waste is being controlling by reusable packaging and baskets made from native plants. Part 5: in the Green Shop, people in the United Kingdom can purchase environmentally friendly products. Part 6: In Brooklyn, a writer has created a farm in his urban back yard. Part 7: In Chile, human and industrial wastes are purified by earthworms. Part 8: In Devon, England, a wedding in a fairytale setting is environmentally friendly.
First hand accounts show how individuals are choosing a more environmentally friendly approach to life. Part 1: In Britain, schools are being equipped with solar panels. The children understand that the initiative is a small part of controlling global warming. Part 2: In the Netherlands, visits traditional windmills and learns of initiatives to restorate old windmills. Part 3: In Britain an eco-toilet uses air flush and far less water than a conventional toilet. Part 4: In India a software company has built a business tower with an energy-efficient design. Part 5: In Britain, a housing project has been designed to reduce carbon emissions. Part 6: In Sydney Australia, a new home has energy-saving appliances, a rainwater storage unit, solar panels, and home owners who recycle compost and sewage.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2007) This video program investigates some of the key elements responsible for weather formation. Different types of air masses and their origins are investigated, as are the formation of weather fronts. Specific weather phenomenon including tornados, hurricanes, and thunderstorms are illustrated in detail. Other important terminology includes: air mass characteristics, warm front, cold front, low pressure, storm surge, cumulonimbus clouds, and lightning.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2001) Discusses the factors that interact to create weather, including heat, air pressure, wind, and moisture. Illustrates how heat is distributed through the atmosphere via conduction, convection, and radiation. Describes how air pressure affects weather and how it is measured. Explores how wind is created both globally and locally and discusses the importance of moisture in the development of weather. Includes a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjduaVdBanJjaS1QTE1WT3RpWmZabzdQUVY4U1E0YkpLSlFBNFBnTFBqLTg&usp=sharing
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: 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.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
Audience: General; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. The video briefly recounts the eruptive history of Halema'uma'u and describes the formation and continued growth of the current summit vent and lava lake. It features USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists sharing their insights on the summit eruption: how they monitor the lava lake, how and why the lake level rises and falls, why explosive events occur, the connection between Kilauea's ongoing summit and East Rift Zone eruptions, and the impacts of the summit eruption on the Island of Hawai'i and beyond.
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: 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.
Thanks to its beautiful beaches, the Casamance area is one of Africa's most popular tourist destinations. But as one journeys up the Casamance River and into the region's interior, a very different image is revealed. In this area of Senegal, split up into many islands, lives the Jola, a proud and autonomous ethnic group committed to preserving their independence and culture.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) A young boy shares the value of the balafon, a local version of the xylophone, made of wood and gourds.
Focuses on how South Africa has reinvented itself into a multiracial location that is inviting for travelers. Visits the Cape of Good Hope, Capetown, the township of Langa and Castle of Good Hope. Highlights Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn and the Kango Caves. Travels the garden route by train, passing a wilderness national park and the Knysna rock formations. Discusses Africa's ethnic diversity, the history of slavery, African culture and cuisine, the wine industry and ostrich farming.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
This journey takes us on a luxurious 500 mile African train safari where we?ll be travellng on Rovos Rail?s vintage hotel train. Lovingly re-built by the Rovos family to the highest of specifications, this beautiful 14 carriage train leaves Pretoria for its three-day journey to Durban on the coast.
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.
Large-scale deforestation of tropical forests for palm oil production is a growing problem that threatens the survival of huge numbers of animals and plants, many already on the verge of extinction. In Indonesia almost two million hectares of forest disappear every year. That's equivalent to six football fields being flattened every minute. Oil from plam trees is currently found in over half of all processed foods. At the current rate nearly 98% of Indonesia's rainforests will be gone in 20 years. For orangutans, elephants, and gibbons, the future is increasingly uncertain.
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.