Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2015) Kashmir: Lost Paradise The trials and tribulations of the people of this war-torn mountainous region, still fought over today by India and its neighbor Pakistan.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2015) The Ancient Traditions Of The Lohar of Rajasthan Loyalty, tradition, and family ties come together to connect people with their history, often to the point of hampering their future.
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.
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.
General Audience; Subject Areas: Local history and culture. (2017) In this documentary Hawaiian historian, John Clark, takes you on a Ka'ahele Ma Waikiki, a tour of Waikiki, and shares its surfing history. He talks about the ali'i who lived there and loved its waves, the Hawaiian place names of its shoreline areas and surf spots and the styles of traditional Hawaiian surfing that were practiced there. Ka'ahele Ma Waikiki offers a truly unique look at one of the most beloved places in 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.
Video about the "Dirt" Show at the Museum of Art (2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2014) Artists Carl Pao and Charlie Cohan examine Texture in print making.
It's the city of love, Paris, France. The world over knows its most famous structure, the Eiffel Tower! But did you know PARISIANS originally wanted to tear it down! We'll explain why and how it was saved! Then, you'll visit America's first pizzeria! And how the gourmet ice cream HAAGEN DAZS got its exotic start in Bronx New York!
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 9-year-old Hed, who lives in Israel. Hed shares her dream of becoming an opera singer. Joins Hed as she sings soprano with the the Tel Aviv Philharmonic Orchestra.
Asia's Monarchies are all unique, but there is one thing they all share in common - all are at a fascinating point in their various histories. In this five-part series we journey to the heart of these beautiful lands to understand the relationship between the people and their monarchs. To many, their monarchy is an anachronism, an institution that hampers progression. To others, it is the heart and soul of their nation, part of their shared history and a guard against the dangers of modernity. What does the future hold for these monarchies? What is clear is that Asia's monarchies are at a tipping-point and that what happens to each of them will bring about a whole new era that will affect not only the East but the whole world.
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: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: World Language. What does a small isolated island in the Pacific have to teach the rest of the world? Te Pito O Te Henua: Rapa Nui tells the story of Rapa Nui. It explores the close ties between the Rapa Nui people and the people of Hawaii and how the Polynesian Voyaging Canoe Hokulea played a part in re-establishing the link between these two grand cultures. What can we learn from Rapa Nuis history and its present state? How does Rapa Nui effect how we view ourselves and how we treat our earth? Many lessons are learned in this documentary.
Travels to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to explore its Mayan ruins, colonial towns and scenic beaches. Visits the ruins at Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum, and the colonial cities of Campeche and Merida. Tours the resort areas of Cancun and Cozumel Island, and visits the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Discusses Mayan beliefs, customs and rituals and examines the Toltec influence on Maya architecture.
Tours the provinces of the Basque region in Spain, detailing the history, culture and ancient traditions of the oldest people of Europe. Visits Vitoria, Fuenta Arvia, San Sabastian and Kitaria, highlighting the architecture of the churches and buildings. Describes the customs, traditions and beliefs of the Basques who inhabit this region and features the essence of Basque cookery and town life. Also travels to Loyola to tour the monestary built by St. Ignatius in the 16th century.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 12-year-old Renson, who lives in Havana and plays percussion in a band called "Comparsa la Frontera." Renson and his band rehearse for the grand carnival at which they are to perform.
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: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Social Studies. Pele, the primal force of volcanic heat and lava, leaves her ancient home of Kahiki and searches out a new home for herself and her family. As she travels down the Hawaiian island chain, she is pursued by and battles her eldest sister Namaka, the goddess of water and the sea. After a climactic battle on the island of Maui, she finally finds refuge in Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawai'i.
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.
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.
Video about the "Dirt" Show at the Museum of Art (2014)
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
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Artists Carl Pao and Solomon Enos explore the world of Color in a painting project.(2014)
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts.(2014)
The only problem with Vidalia Onions -- Georgia's trademarked crop -- is they're only available from April 'til September. When they first came to national prominence in the 1980s, that wasn't a problem. But people loved 'em so much they started asking for more and grocery stores wanted Vidalias year-round. But you can't fool Mother Nature. The Vidalia onion only grows one place on Earth, in the rich soils around Vidalia, GA. The search was on for a similar, suitable climate and soil mix that would produce a sweet onion that could be Vidalia's off-season cousin. They found the answer in Peru.
This stunning journey will take the viewers through the heart of South Island?s best scenery. We start at Greymouth with its historic coal mining past and from there the train moves on to Arthur?s Pass National Park ? with its 3000 glaciers and the highest pass over the Southern Alps -before arriving in Christchurch, a city sitting on a volcano, but with views of the famous Southern Alps
Focuses on the natural beauty of New Zealand's North Island beaches and forests. Visits the Auckland and Kelly Tarlton aquarium, the Bay of Plenty, White Island's volcano, Lady Knox Geiser, Waiotapu thermal wonderland and Lake Taupo. Travels to Rotorua, the Pohutu Geiser and the Coromandel Peninsula. Explores Maori culture, the kiwi and sheep industries, and New Zealanders respect for nature.
On this 11 hour voyage, travel on New Zealand?s famous Northern Explorer down the North Island. On our way to Wellington we?ll cross historic viaducts, explore this land of volcanoes, and visit the engineering masterpiece the Ruarimu Spiral.
Travels to Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula to explore its Mayan ruins, colonial towns and scenic beaches. Visits the ruins at Uxmal, Chichen Itza and Tulum, and the colonial cities of Campeche and Merida. Tours the resort areas of Cancun and Cozumel Island, and visits the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve. Discusses Mayan beliefs, customs and rituals and examines the Toltec influence on Maya architecture.
Tours the provinces of the Basque region in Spain, detailing the history, culture and ancient traditions of the oldest people of Europe. Visits Vitoria, Fuenta Arvia, San Sabastian and Kitaria, highlighting the architecture of the churches and buildings. Describes the customs, traditions and beliefs of the Basques who inhabit this region and features the essence of Basque cookery and town life. Also travels to Loyola to tour the monestary built by St. Ignatius in the 16th century.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces 12-year-old Renson, who lives in Havana and plays percussion in a band called "Comparsa la Frontera." Renson and his band rehearse for the grand carnival at which they are to perform.
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: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Social Studies. Pele, the primal force of volcanic heat and lava, leaves her ancient home of Kahiki and searches out a new home for herself and her family. As she travels down the Hawaiian island chain, she is pursued by and battles her eldest sister Namaka, the goddess of water and the sea. After a climactic battle on the island of Maui, she finally finds refuge in Kilauea on the Big Island of Hawai'i.
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.