Our train voyage through Sicily is an extraordinary journey that travels back in time, through a landscape forged by the earth?s forces and several ancient civilizations. Our railway line crosses seven World Heritage Sites ? some of these cities built by Romans and the Greeks ? through a mountainous region in the south of the island.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Twelve-year-old Paola lives on an island off the coast of Naples. She plays the piccolo in her village band along with her trumpet-playing brother. While rehearsing for a village parade, her fisherman father returns from a fishing trip at sea just in time to see her perform.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Thirteen-year-old Kurt is a New Yorker who can play drums, electric bass guitar, electric guitar, and acoustic guitar and guitar. He teaches a younger boy to play the guitar, and writes original songs, hoping to be a rock star someday.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Twelve-year-old Safi lives in the Galilee and plays the traditional Arab drum known as a darbuka. Safi and his friends have organized a band, but his debut as a musician comes when he plays his darbuka with his father's band.
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.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) In autumn, Nick is busy raking leaves. He briefly explains the process of photosynthesis and why deciduous trees need to drop their leaves in the fall. The leaves contain lots of nutrients, however, so that's why they can be used in compost. Provides several examples of leaf shapes and sizes, linking the green color to chlorophyl. Nick is really impressed that leaves are the only living things that can make food from sunlight. Two young friends gather a wide variety of leaves, press them, and scan them on a computer in order to make appealing greeting cards.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Nick explains that plants create green environments and that we need to keep our life-support system growing. Understanding what a plant needs helps us to preserve the green environment. Plants are solar powered and do their growing at night. Then chlorophyl turns sunlight into energy to keep our plants growing and give energy to us. Nick shows how celery absorbs water, and warns that we must all learn the conditions that plants need to grow. With his young visitors he plants wheat grass, provides the right environment, and watches the plants grow.
Audience: General; Subject: Schools. (2018) See two large garden programs of the Hawaii Department of Education. First, Waikiki Elementary School's Mindful School Garden. Started on Earth Day over10 years ago, the fruit trees and farm plants are still going strong with help from students, parents, and community. Second, Makaha Elementary School's partnership with neighboring farm Hoa 'Aina O Makaha. Interviews with school garden teachers and staff.
We take oranges, grapefruit, lemons and limes for granted. They've been around our entire lives. They're always there when we want 'em. But did you have any idea that in just a few years they may all be gone? There's a lethal disease called citrus greening decimating Florida citrus. In the 20 years since it arrived, Florida has lost half its citrus land ? some 500,000 acres of groves. Farmers are nothing if not ingenious. And adaptable. Some have found better ways to protect their fruit. Others have expanded into producing other commodities ? like blueberries and peaches. We'll also take a side trip to Port Everglades, FL to try to do a little detective work as to how the bug that brought greening to America arrived ? and to show the pivotal role our ports play in keeping us all fed.
Citrus is an endangered species ? Florida has already lost half its orange groves to a lethal citrus greening disease. In Part 2 of this episode, we'll meet a Frenchman who's devoted his life to saving the Florida grapefruit industry. You'll also see hundreds of acres of trees growing under cover in screened-in closure (like a giant back porch the size of several football fields). Florida growers have a choice: Stand and fight, quit, or adapt. We'll introduce you to people who've taken every path.
There's always food growing somewhere in America. That's part of the real miracle of nature. Fruits and veggies are in full swing in Florida in the coldest months of the year ? we start this episode in the Everglades in early February with our friends from L&M Farms. Then we roll up to Georgia in spring to visit Baker Farms, one of the largest growers of greens anywhere. Then we head for North Carolina in July to follow the crop as it continues marching north before starting all over again in Florida the next year.
They call Georgia The Peach State, and with good reason. But it?s also home to a family farm and orchard that might just have been where ?agritourism? was invented. Peaches, pecans and goodies aplenty ? Lane Southern Orchards in Ft. Valley has it all.
When Raven overhears the story of the trickster Coyote, he becomes determined to prove that he is the greatest trickster and decides to trick Coyote into trying to fly.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Studying Hawaiian volcanoes, Fishing Spiders, marine life in the Antarctic, Green roofs, exoskeletons and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: On The Top: The First Ascent Of Mount Everest, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: Queen Elizabeth II, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: Stones Against Tanks & Upheaval In East Germany, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1954: Bomb Explodes On Bikini Island, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1954: Marilyn Monroe, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1955: Adenauer In Moscow, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1956: The Riot: Anti-Communist Protests In Hungary, 1950'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.
The American Dream, a universally known Symbol of America, is unique in that what it symbolizes is individual to each person. From the innovators and entrepreneurs of today, to Christopher Columbus and the Founding Fathers before them, they were all dreamers. So, don't let anyone tell you the American Dream is dead; it's alive and well, right where it's always been, in the hearts and minds of dreamers. So, what's your American Dream?
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Focuses on the Ionian cities located in Asia Minor and on coastal Greek Islands. Explains that Ionia is known for philosophers like Thales and Anaximander who was the first cartographer to create a map of the entire world. Visits Priene and its senate chamber, theater and stairways. Covers the theories of Hippodamus of Miletus, the father of urban planning and how they affected Priene. Travels to Miletus, once a coastal city, that also used an urban planning model. Highlights Delos that had a large presence of foreign gods. Suggests that Delos was home to the ancient world's largest slave market. Covers Kos that is known for its architecture, its mosaics and Hippocrates. Discusses the philosophy of Hippocrates and how medicine was practiced. Concludes with Rhodes, its spheres that were used for ammunition and its colassus. Illustrates the senate chamber of Priene, the medical sanctuary of Kos and the colossus.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Explains that Turkey has been the locations of numerous civilizations: Hittite, Roman and Byzantine. Highlights Byzantium with the Karnak obelisque; Aphrodisias, an important city in the Greek/Roman era; Pamukkale known for its basin of limestone; Hierapolis which was populated by Greeks, Romans and Jews; and Gordion, the capital of Phrygia and home of the legendary King Midas. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate the Temple at Luxor and the citadel at Hattushash.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 11-year-old Mohammed who lives in Assuan, in southern Egypt and plays the dof, a traditional tambourine. Mohammed sits in his cockleshell and earns pocket money by playing and singing to tourists as they pass by in feluccas.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Introduces the basic units of the metric system and how they compare with the English system of weights and measures. Explains the importance of mensuration and describes different types of physical measurements, including length, distance, volume and mass. Identifies the units of metric measure and discusses the methods of converting from one system to the other. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Discusses the processes of measuring length and temperature using metric units of measure. Defines the concepts of length and distance and illustrates the tools used for these physical measurements. Compares the use of meters in metric measurement to standard units in the English system. Also introduces the Celsius thermometer and Kelvin scale, illustrating how temperature is measured using the metric system. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Explores how the metric system is used to measure the properties of matter. Defines mass and volume and introduces the metric units used for mass measurement and cubic content. Illustrates how a triple beam balance is used to determine weight and how mass, volume and density are measured in grams, liters and centimeters. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Math. (2006) Illustrates how to convert English units of measurement to metric units. Begins by explaining how different units of metric measurement can be converted within the system itself and illustrates the formulae for determining mass, volume and density. Contrasts standard units of measure with metric units and illustrates the conversions for length and distance, mass, volume and temperature. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnlabkhzaEotSk5OUXdfZXNOZ3RFLXFkenFITVBvOGctN2s3dllyTjNvY1U&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains what fractions are and how they are applied. He uses pieces of fruit to illustrate how fractions are part of a whole. Children are shown using fraction wheels and animated graphics illustrate how fractions represent part of a whole number.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the mathematical concept of place value. He illustrates how numbers are placed in units of ones, tens, and hundreds and demonstrates how tens can be made by ones and groups of tens can equal hundreds. Also explains how a number can be classified as less than or greater than other another number by determining its value.
Most people say 'yes' even though their actions say 'no'. Don't be one of those people! Biz Kid$ will show you how you can develop your MDM (Million Dollar Mindset), maximize saving strategies, and get the best return on your investments so you can take advantage of the power of compound interest. You won't get rich overnight but eventually you'll be making millions.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Career/Life Skills. (2019) Shawn will visit a university where he meets a prosthetic engineering student. He is part of an organization called Limitless Solutions that uses 3D printing to create prosthetic arms for children who either were born without an arm or lost one due to injury or disease. And Gracey will talk to a sales manager for a trendy women's clothing manufacturer and see how he gets his company's fashions in stores and boutiques everywhere. Finally, Shawn will introduce us to a handyman who loves working with his hands and uses his skills to maintain and repair his customers' homes.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Career/Life Skills. (2019) Alecsa will start us off at the hospital where she meets with a radiation oncologist. She learns how he uses advances in medicine and technology to treat cancer patients. Did you know The Salvation Army was founded in 1865 in England? Shawn talks to an area commander and gets some insight into the international organization, its mission and opportunities available. What happens when you merge the talents of an artist with the technology of a computer? Alecsa will find out when she meets up with a digital artist.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Career/Life Skills. (2019) Shawn starts us out by meeting up with a sound designer. We'll hear about how he integrates music, sound and effects into films, TV and plays. It makes a world of difference in the finished production! Then Alecsa will visit a university and speak with the head volleyball coach where we'll learn that coaching involves a lot more than teaching volleyball skills. Then, we'll find out about the different skills needed to guide students not only academically and career wise but also socially and personally when Alecsa talks with a high school counselor.
The iconic Christian victory at Lepanto would lead to the slow and decadent decline of the Ottoman Empire. We are left to reflect on the legacy of the Empire and how this historic clash of civilizations continues to inform the world we live in today.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Elie, who plays the oud, a Lebanese flute. He accidentally breaks the oud's body and takes it to the instrument maker's workshop. While waiting for his oud to be repaired, Elie tries out other ouds, each of which has its own unique sound.
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Studying Hawaiian volcanoes, Fishing Spiders, marine life in the Antarctic, Green roofs, exoskeletons and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: On The Top: The First Ascent Of Mount Everest, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: Queen Elizabeth II, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1953: Stones Against Tanks & Upheaval In East Germany, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1954: Bomb Explodes On Bikini Island, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1954: Marilyn Monroe, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1955: Adenauer In Moscow, 1950's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1956: The Riot: Anti-Communist Protests In Hungary, 1950'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.
The American Dream, a universally known Symbol of America, is unique in that what it symbolizes is individual to each person. From the innovators and entrepreneurs of today, to Christopher Columbus and the Founding Fathers before them, they were all dreamers. So, don't let anyone tell you the American Dream is dead; it's alive and well, right where it's always been, in the hearts and minds of dreamers. So, what's your American Dream?
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Focuses on the Ionian cities located in Asia Minor and on coastal Greek Islands. Explains that Ionia is known for philosophers like Thales and Anaximander who was the first cartographer to create a map of the entire world. Visits Priene and its senate chamber, theater and stairways. Covers the theories of Hippodamus of Miletus, the father of urban planning and how they affected Priene. Travels to Miletus, once a coastal city, that also used an urban planning model. Highlights Delos that had a large presence of foreign gods. Suggests that Delos was home to the ancient world's largest slave market. Covers Kos that is known for its architecture, its mosaics and Hippocrates. Discusses the philosophy of Hippocrates and how medicine was practiced. Concludes with Rhodes, its spheres that were used for ammunition and its colassus. Illustrates the senate chamber of Priene, the medical sanctuary of Kos and the colossus.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Explains that Turkey has been the locations of numerous civilizations: Hittite, Roman and Byzantine. Highlights Byzantium with the Karnak obelisque; Aphrodisias, an important city in the Greek/Roman era; Pamukkale known for its basin of limestone; Hierapolis which was populated by Greeks, Romans and Jews; and Gordion, the capital of Phrygia and home of the legendary King Midas. Uses three dimensional graphics to illustrate the Temple at Luxor and the citadel at Hattushash.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 11-year-old Mohammed who lives in Assuan, in southern Egypt and plays the dof, a traditional tambourine. Mohammed sits in his cockleshell and earns pocket money by playing and singing to tourists as they pass by in feluccas.