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-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using colored ink and pens, an artist tells the story of a little fir tree who comes to life and tells the children the story of how when he was only five, his dream came true: he became a Christmas tree.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws Hercules a huge helmet while demonstrating the Renaissance terms foreshadowing, shading, and bonus. Reviews Edmund Tarbell's profile portrait, "Preparing for the Matinee" from the Indianapolis Museum of Art.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. (1999) Mark draws a hiccup headquarters while demonstrating the Renaissance terms placement, horizon, and bonus. He also describes the painting, "The Broken Pitcher" by William Bouguereaux.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Russell Lowrey teaches about the use of line in a pastel drawing of the ocean.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Form is the most basic element in art. Artist Page Chang focuses on form to paint a self-portrait.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject: Fine Arts. (2011) At beautiful Makapu'u on O'ahu, award winning artist Mark Brown shows how to create an "en plein air" painting at the cliffs of Makapu'u overlooking the scenic Waimamalo shoreline.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. They have distinctive literary voices that reflect with depth their roots in Hawai'i and the Pacific. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. After reading a poem, they comment on each piece, giving the viewers insights into their creative process. Mahealani Perez-Wendt is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiian) poet, writer and community activist residing in Hawai'i, on the island of Maui. She is the 1993 recipient of the Eliot Cades literary award, and is the author of Uluhaimalama, an anthology of her poetry. Her work has appeared in numerous publications. Her unique and accomplished voice is an important part of the development of indigenous literature in Hawai'i.
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.
Grades: 9-12; Language Arts. This series features six island women who are distinguished poets in our community: Kathy Song, Juliet Kono, Carolyn Sinavaiana, Mahealani Perez-Wendt, Brandy Nalani McDougall, and Amalia Bueno. They have distinctive literary voices that reflect with depth their roots in Hawai'i and the Pacific. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. After reading a poem, they comment on each piece, giving the viewers insights into their creative process. Cathy Song was born in Honolulu, Hawai'i in 1955 of Chinese and Korean descent. She left the island to pursue her education, receiving her B.A. from Wellesley College in 1977 and an M.A. in creative writing from Boston University in 1981. She returned to Hawai'i after graduating. In 1983, Song published her first collection of poetry, Picture Bride, which won the Yale Series of Younger Poets competition, a very prestigious national poetry award.
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.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2006 )Pat Ekstrand, Watercolor artist, Printmaker and committed Educator. This short biography explores her art work, reflecting on an extraordinary life and a Hawaii of our past.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Using natural inspiration to harvest water, protection from malicious websites, the Golden Goose award, the life of a chemist and much more!
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 discusses the fundamentals of measurement. Animated graphics illustrate the concept of physical dimensions, including size, height, and length and show how to measure different types of objects. Also identifies inches, feet and yards as standard units of measurement and describes how to use a ruler.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Describes the process of the Earth's orbit and rotation. Examines how these movements cause day and night, leap years, and the changing seasons. Also explains the reasons for the summer and winter solstice and the spring and vernal equinox. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For a teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. This energetic and upbeat program introduces students to the world of animals by visiting them in a zoo setting and talking with the zookeepers and other professionals who care for them. Birds Students visit the National Zoo and learn what makes a bird,...well, a bird! Scientists discuss the importance of feathers on birds. A game show spoof "What Do Birds Eat?" focuses on different birds and how they grow and develop. Birds Segment Time: 15 minutes
Audience: Students; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. This energetic and upbeat program introduces students to the world of animals by visiting them in a zoo setting and talking with the zookeepers and other professionals who care for them. Mammals Students learn all about mammals and terms such as habitat, vertebrate, and endothermate. A zookeeper from the National Zoo talks about the importance of hair on mammals. The game show "Habitat Match" shows where mammals live and the importance of their surroundings. Mammals Segment Time: 15 minutes
Audience: Students; Grades: K-12; Subject Areas: Science. This energetic and upbeat program introduces students to the world of animals by visiting them in a zoo setting and talking with the zookeepers and other professionals who care for them. Reptiles During a visit to the Reptile Discovery Center at the National Zoo, students discover the different traits and characteristics of reptiles?from snakes to turtles to lizards. Segments include the game show spoof called "Reptile Match" and home shopping bargains for reptiles. Reptiles Segment Time: 15 minutes
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5 Subject: Science. (1999) Explores the ocean as the world's largest habitat using underwater photography. Moves from the shallow coastal waters to the dark zones of the ocean floor, revealing how the plants and animals that inhabit these waters adapt and survive. Explains the physical differences between the shallow light zone with its food abundant supply and the cold, mysterious dark zone of the deep sea.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2010) "The Heat is On: Desert Tortoises and Survival" is a thirty minute television program exploring the world of the Mojave Desert Tortoise. It highlights the USGS research program on the Desert Tortoise and the role of that research in managing desert environments to allow the species to recover and escape the threat of extinction. The program was originally released on the internet in segmented form in 2010. This re-release presents the program in its entirety. The program was produced jointly by the USGS Western Ecological Research Center (www.werc.usgs.gov) in cooperation with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Desert Tortoise Recovery Office.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and Choy discover the heart of the sargassum community and work alongside veteran aquarium collector Chris Flook to reveal how crucial the sargassum seaweed is to the health of the entire ocean. The team explores the deep sea structure of Argus towers and inshore mangrove bays, building a bigger picture of how the intricate and delicate food web of the sargasso sea works. Follow the team as they collect samples for an exhibit that will educate local school children on the unique species and tiny life that lives within these golden rain forests of the ocean.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and the Ocean Vet team are faced with an intense day of veterinary work checking the health of endangered spotted eagle rays. They face a tricky task to capture one of the most intelligent fish in the ocean. Watch as the team attach satellite tracking tags, take DNA samples, and ultrasound these animals to see if they're carrying pups. The teams research will answer long standing scientific questions on how these elegant elasmobranchs arrived in Bermuda's waters.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and the Ocean Vet team mark the end of a 7 year study on Bermuda's tiger sharks by embarking on a dangerous mission to satellite tag one of these giant oceanic predators in a mind boggling and death defying sequence of interactions. The completed mission will help save and protect this incredible shark species.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Designing Life. Man has been doing it for over 10,000 years. You may not be aware of it, but we are surrounded by "Superlife," life-forms manipulated by Man. Superlife looks at the stories of how these super organisms came to permeate our planet, and how the latest science is pushing the boundaries to create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Note- Superlife explores the science of how mankind is manipulating life for its benefit. The series does not attempt to address the concerns surrounding cloning, genetically modified organisms or the ethics of certain farming practices.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2012) While it may not always seem possible, Earth is continually changing. This video provides insight into fascinating processes such as the formation of land, erosion, and volcanic eruptions. Other Earth processes are also investigated. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRFZDNUTFZjVzBPRjNBSXVvR1VOUDV5b05ieG5zXzVfZUI3bWRkZkFRcTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2012) Fossils are windows to the past. This fascinating program takes a look at how fossils are formed and preserved. Special attention is given to the meaning, significance, and use of fossils in telling us about past life on Earth. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRFZDNUTFZjVzBPRjNBSXVvR1VOUDV5b05ieG5zXzVfZUI3bWRkZkFRcTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2012) Many of the things we eat and enjoy are grown in soil. This engaging program explores the soil and rocks importance of soil while taking a look at how soil is formed. Different types of soil and their characteristics are explored. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRFZDNUTFZjVzBPRjNBSXVvR1VOUDV5b05ieG5zXzVfZUI3bWRkZkFRcTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Science. (2012) Everyday we use water. We drink water, use it to cook our food, and we use it to wash things. This video takes a look at the many important investigating water uses of water, while exploring its basic characteristics. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffnRFZDNUTFZjVzBPRjNBSXVvR1VOUDV5b05ieG5zXzVfZUI3bWRkZkFRcTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2002) Looks at some of the characteristics of freshwater and shows that freshwater makes up a very small percentage of the total water on Earth. Details the different stages in the water cycle, including the processes of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. Looks at the different forms of freshwater, including frozen freshwater, standing water and running water. Also examines the characteristics of underground water. Concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0R5WDdrOVZnTTQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Health, SEL. (2015) Faith: My Story About Being Confident Living a somewhat nomadic life, Faith has lived in various parts of the world, moving regularly when her father accepted new business positions. She describes herself as "shy and awkward". Her personal escape had always been music, having taught herself to play guitar and compose songs. Encouraged to enter a local talent competition her original composition was a selected finalist and aired on radio to thousands. The recognition she received convinced her to pursue music more seriously, simultaneously doing so with a steady focus on her continuing education.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: STEM. (2015) The Sun The possibilities offered by the Sun in terms of clean, sustainable solar and wind energy seem endless. In fact, new research and technologies might very well be the solution to mankind's current dependency on oil and the social and political harm that tend to result from this dependency.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) The use of tools, equipment, and instruments in science and engineering is vital to acquiring data. Students will learn how and why tools are helpful in science. Concrete examples of common, everyday tools help teach key concepts and use of tools in science.
On a hot summer's day, nothing cools you down like a frozen fruity popsicle! You'll learn how an 11-year old boy created this sweet icy treat! And, have you ever noticed those colored spinning poles outside the barbershop? You'll be in stitches when you learn how they got their start! Plus, find out how a melting chocolate bar gave way to the invention of the microwave!
It was the purrrfect idea for making our furry friends more pleasant around the house! You'll learn how kitty litter clawed its way into our homes. And you'll learn how a garment made out of special woven fibers can stop a bullet, plus, why is walking under a ladder bad luck? And finally, we'll cut to the chase and explain the history behind this common phrase!
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Science. (2007) The Elementary Physical Science Collection includes video programs correlated to the curriculum and specifically designed for the classroom. These titles cover a wide range of physical science topics including matter, energy, electricity, chemistry, measuring, motion, sound, and light. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfNTU0aXNUb3RvQms&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject: STEM. Examines the historical, scientific, and technological aspects of aviation and its impact on exploration, communication, commerce, and national defense.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Using natural inspiration to harvest water, protection from malicious websites, the Golden Goose award, the life of a chemist and much more!
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 discusses the fundamentals of measurement. Animated graphics illustrate the concept of physical dimensions, including size, height, and length and show how to measure different types of objects. Also identifies inches, feet and yards as standard units of measurement and describes how to use a ruler.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Describes the process of the Earth's orbit and rotation. Examines how these movements cause day and night, leap years, and the changing seasons. Also explains the reasons for the summer and winter solstice and the spring and vernal equinox. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For a teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfdnZsQXFZdUNqV00&usp=sharing