Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2015) Washington Place tells the story of one of Honolulu's most famous landmarks, Washington Place. The documentary covers the history of the home, from the time of its construction to its present day role as a historic home museum. The documentary explores Washington Place as the home of Queen Lili'uokalani the last reigning monarch of the Hawaiian Islands.
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: 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.
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2015) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kamiya Papaya Farm, located in Hauula, Windward Oahu, Hawaii. Kamiya papayas are sold across supermarkets on Oahu.
It began when revolutionaries stormed a prison called the Bastille. What were the underlying causes for the revolution? What was the Reign of Terror? Who was Maximilian de Robespierre? Then we take a look at the aftermath of the French Revolution and the impact it had on other political ideologies and governments to better understand why this dramatic period was so important in history.
We begin with the birth of the Nation and what led to the Declaration of Independence. How is it that thirteen small colonies in North America were able to succeed ? against a global power such as Great Britain? Learn about the seven-year war, the Boston Tea Party and the origin of the Declaration of Independence. Concepts such as triangular trade, the Founding Fathers, separatists and federalists are presented. Once the War of Independence was won, why did it take years to write the Constitution? And what was life like afterwards, and how did Native Americans and slaves fare? It is these events that shaped the America of today.
The Russian Revolution, actually two rebellions, was a revolution that destroyed the Tsarist autocracy, and helped create the Soviet Union. Learn about Lenin, the Bolsheviks, communism, the notorious Rasputin, rumors of cannibalism, and acute poverty. All of which led to a revolution, a coup d??tat and a civil war.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) A mixed media artist tells a tale from India about a boy who can't resist eating a tray of eight cakes he was to take to his master, the monk Luntika.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1937: Stalin : The Dictator, 1930's (2010)
Learn how ALMOND NUTS get transformed into "MILK." And why are movie TRAILERS shown at the beginning of the film? We'll keep your attention so you'll want to stick around for the answer. And learn how detergents make your clothes SEEM brighter and whiter.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using mixed media, an artist illustrates the Australian aborigine story of the Thirsty Frog. Tiddalik the frog was so thirsty, he drank all the water in the rivers and lakes of Australia, turning the land into a desert. One day, the wise old bat had an idea -- if they could make Tiddalik laugh he would cough up all the water in his belly. Each of the animals tried to make Tiddalik laugh, but to no avail. At last it was the Eel's turn. He did a funny snake routine, but only when he got so close to Tiddalik that the tip of his tail tickled his belly did the frog laugh. He laughed so hard that water started pouring out of his mouth and soon the rivers and lakes filled up again. Australia went back to being as beautiful as it had always been.
You think farming's hard now? You should have been there in 1870. Chip Carter found a time machine for a trip to the Georgia Museum of Agricultural on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton. It's a 400-acre living history exhibit where they still plow with mules, shear sheep for wool, distill turpentine, grind grain for meal, pound away at the blacksmith's forge, and make their own lumber with a very scary looking sawmill... which Chip broke. Among a few other things as he experienced what would have been a typical day for a farmer 150 years ago!
Chip Carter takes a time machine back to 1870 to spend a typical day working on the farm. And he's still tired. You would be, too, if you? d just wrapped up plowing behind a mule team, grinding grits, boiling down turpentine, and repairing the sawmill you just broke in the previous episode?
Across the country, farmers are working with groups like Feeding America to help avoid food waste and make sure people in need don?t do without. Food waste has become a big topic ? Feeding America and its associates are the front line of defense.
The Society of St. Andrew has its origins in the Biblical story of Ruth, who ?gleaned? fields with her mother. Gleaning is what happens when left-behind food is collected from a field post-harvest. The Society volunteers make sure that?s happening, gathering some of the shocking 40% of viable food that?s left behind after traditional harvests to share with those in need.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2008) Nick visits a rain forest in the middle of a city. In this botanical garden, a microclimate has been created within the city, a huge greenhouse where no one has to worry about the weather. In the hot tropical, or arid areas, shade greenhouses promote plant growth. In our own home, we can grow tropical plants that would not grow in outside gardens in North America. The potted plants thrive because we have controlled their growing conditions. When Nick grows a terrarium with his young guests, they begin to understand how climate can be controlled to create sub-tropical conditions.
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.
Focuses on the historical sites of Scotland and relates how they are tied to Scotland's history and independence. Visits the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and tours the Abbey of Arbroath, Glamis Castle, Dunnottar Castle, and the castle at Cogarth. Highlights the scenic landscape of the Grampian Mountains, Aberlemno, Aberdeen and the Scottish Highlands. Describes Scottish culture and customs, the whiskey and wool industries and explores the legend of Loch Ness monster.
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: 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) 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) Introduces Eline, who is learning to play the folk violin in true Norwegian tradition: by ear, without a score. Follows Eline as she meets an old man who plays her a tune on the violin. Having learned to play the tune first, she gets a chance to play it with her violin teacher's musicians.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Christian, who plays the drum in the brass band for Tivoli, the Copenhagen amusement park. Christian shares his dream of forming a jazz band with his friend, Sven. Follows Christian as he takes drum lessons, hangs around in music shops and attends the rehearsals of a professional orchestra.
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: All; Subject Areas: Music.Ancient Hawaii musical instruments - its history, culture and ties to the people.
Grades: 9-12; Language arts. Juliet S. Kono has written two books of poetry, a short story collection, and several children's books. She has been widely anthologized, most recently in Imagine What It's Like, which combines literature and medicine. Her most recent book is Anshuu, a historical novel about World War II, published in 2010. Ms. Kono has won several awards, most notably the American Japanese National Literary Award and U.S./Japan Friendship Commission Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship in 1999.
Situated to the west of the Pacific, almost 750 miles away from Australia, New Caledonia is where you will find the largest lagoon on the planet. A coral universe of breath-taking beauty, the lagoon is resident to countless marine species and is both the pantry and the incredible playground of the archipelago?s inhabitants.
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.
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: 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.
Focuses on the historical sites of Scotland and relates how they are tied to Scotland's history and independence. Visits the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and tours the Abbey of Arbroath, Glamis Castle, Dunnottar Castle, and the castle at Cogarth. Highlights the scenic landscape of the Grampian Mountains, Aberlemno, Aberdeen and the Scottish Highlands. Describes Scottish culture and customs, the whiskey and wool industries and explores the legend of Loch Ness monster.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1951: The Comeback Of A Legend: Churchill's Last Battle, 1950's (2010)
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: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2004) Introduces invertebrates and their characteristics. Provides several examples of vertebrates to distinguish the common characteristic of invertebrate animals such as sponges or cnidarians. Films several examples of Porifera and Cnidarians later comparing them to platyhelminthes such as planaria; earthworms, nematodes, and annelids. Also distinguishes between radial symmetry and bilateral symmetry. Highlights the advanced nervous systems of mollusks and the body structure of arthropods and echinoderms. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfLTFYM0tEYkdyS3M&usp=sharing
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.
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.
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2015) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kamiya Papaya Farm, located in Hauula, Windward Oahu, Hawaii. Kamiya papayas are sold across supermarkets on Oahu.
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.
Here we go on an extraordinary 600-mile journey through Finland. From Helsinki to the Arctic Circle, even at -30 our railway runs smoothly past the thickest of forests, stopping at stations frozen in time. Visit ice castles and even Santa Claus himself!
Features the history of two American symbols, which represent liberty and freedom. Reveals the story of the Liberty Bell, which rang out from Independence Hall at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence. Also describes how the United States acquired the Statue Of Liberty, which has become the universal symbol of political freedom and democracy.
Far off in the South Pacific is a tiny island: Anuta. It may be the most remote inhabited island on the planet. To survive, islanders have had to make careful use of any and every resource in their environment. The crew of Sedna IV is offered the rare privilege of sharing the daily lives of this unique community, welcomed into the heart of ancestral traditions and rituals that exist nowhere else on earth. This exceptional encounter of two groups with vastly different ways of being and points of view creates a bond of friendship, unshakeable and profound. It is an historic encounter, astonishing and deeply moving that makes a lasting impression on the heart of the adventurers. And it is a powerful demonstration of what is possible for the future of the planet.
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.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
Focuses on the historical sites of Scotland and relates how they are tied to Scotland's history and independence. Visits the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and tours the Abbey of Arbroath, Glamis Castle, Dunnottar Castle, and the castle at Cogarth. Highlights the scenic landscape of the Grampian Mountains, Aberlemno, Aberdeen and the Scottish Highlands. Describes Scottish culture and customs, the whiskey and wool industries and explores the legend of Loch Ness monster.
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: 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) 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) Introduces Eline, who is learning to play the folk violin in true Norwegian tradition: by ear, without a score. Follows Eline as she meets an old man who plays her a tune on the violin. Having learned to play the tune first, she gets a chance to play it with her violin teacher's musicians.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Christian, who plays the drum in the brass band for Tivoli, the Copenhagen amusement park. Christian shares his dream of forming a jazz band with his friend, Sven. Follows Christian as he takes drum lessons, hangs around in music shops and attends the rehearsals of a professional orchestra.
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: All; Subject Areas: Music.Ancient Hawaii musical instruments - its history, culture and ties to the people.
Grades: 9-12; Language arts. Juliet S. Kono has written two books of poetry, a short story collection, and several children's books. She has been widely anthologized, most recently in Imagine What It's Like, which combines literature and medicine. Her most recent book is Anshuu, a historical novel about World War II, published in 2010. Ms. Kono has won several awards, most notably the American Japanese National Literary Award and U.S./Japan Friendship Commission Creative Artists Exchange Fellowship in 1999.
Situated to the west of the Pacific, almost 750 miles away from Australia, New Caledonia is where you will find the largest lagoon on the planet. A coral universe of breath-taking beauty, the lagoon is resident to countless marine species and is both the pantry and the incredible playground of the archipelago?s inhabitants.
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.
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.