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.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject: Language Arts, Fine Arts. (2007) Using sketch painting, an artist illustrates the "Violin's Story." It was eight in the morning and the underground was full of men wearing damp raincoats, women with umbrellas, children on their way to school, and old folks who couldn't sleep. Regina was with her mother and was a bit angry. She wished she could have slept in. Regina hated rainy days and hated the morning ride even more. Luckily, a man got on at the next step and started playing a musical instrument that Regina had never seen before. Regina couldn't help staring at the man as she listened spellbound to the music. The other passengers could only hear the gypsy melody. But Regina heard the strange instrument's voice as it spoke the following words, "Close your eye's and listen to the violins' story...a story of an orphan who wins the love of a princess."
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: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Tagun, an 11-year-old Korean boy who plays a bamboo flute known as the Tanso. His parents are worried about him because he invests so much time in his favorite instrument that he neglects his homework and his sister.
Explores the history, culture and religious background of Andalusia, Spain. Documents the influence of the Moors on Spanish civilization, describing the tensions that existed between Arabs and Christians. Travels throughout the Spanish countryside visiting Seville, Coto, Granada and the Jerez Region. Highlights both the Spanish and Islamic architecture of the cathedrals, palaces, and buildings found in this region. Also discusses the sport of bullfighting and the breeding of the Andalusian horse.
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.
Travels to southern Italy to explore the scenic landscape of the Amalfi Coast. Tours the city of Naples, Italy's capital of art and music. Visits the historic sites, cathedrals, and art museums depicting the essence of Italian civilization. Explores the ancient city of Pompeii, documenting the volcanic eruption in 79 A.D. which destroyed the entire population. Explains how the city was discovered 1600 years later and restored by archaeologists. Also tours the city of Sorrento and visits Capri Island, revealing the scenic beauty that inspired many artists throughout history.
It's cheesy and eaten all over the world! You'll learn how DOMINICK'S PIZZA became DOMINO'S PIZZA . And we all know how going to a circus wouldn't be complete without fluffy sweet COTTON CANDY! We'll explain how this feathery goodness spun to life! And all the spy action heroes use them, but where did the term gadget really come from?
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: General; Subject: Farm to School. (2017) Behind the scenes of Hawaii Department of Education's support of the Farm to Schools pilot program by former Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui. Interviews with Kohala Elementary Principal Danny Garcia, Chef Greg, Cafeteria Manager Aunty Priscilla, and State School Food Services Supervisor Dexter Kishida.
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.
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.
(2019) Video by the Hawaii State Department of Education featuring teachers and staff who have made an impact on students. This video features the district and state Teacher of the Year 2019.
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: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Water rescue, Four Awesome Discoveries, Navigating the new Arctic, and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1923: The Putsch: Hitler, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1924: Stalin & Lenin, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1925: Charlie Chaplin In Hollywood, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1926: "Golden Twenties": Josephine Baker In Her Banana Skirt, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1927: The Winged Hero: Charles Lindbergh Flies Across The Atlantic, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1928: The Discovery: Help Through Penicillin, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1929: Black Friday: The Stock-Market Crash And Its Consequences, 1920's (2010)
Focuses on financial responsibility and credit card use. Explains the promotions used to target young adults and entice them into becoming credit card customers. Credit counselors discuss all aspects of credit card use, including how to establish consumer credit, understanding the fees involved, and payment of finance charges on outstanding debt. Outlines how to use credit in a responsible manner that leads to financial freedom and a good credit rating.
Provides financial tips on how to manage money wisely. Teenagers speak candidly about their attitudes toward money and consumer spending. Financial experts discuss how to set financial goals, assess needs before wants, plan a budget, and stay in control of spending to avoid credit abuse.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies.(2017) This program features the fascinating history of Lana'i island from its early geology to the end of the 19th century. Included are the first settlement of the island by Polynesians with some traditional stories; Western contact and the resulting sociological and ecological changes; Protestant missions and Mormon settlement; land ownership consolidation under Walter Murray Gibson and the beginning of the island?s sheep industry.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2017) This program will continue to cover the unique history of Lana'i island from the end of the 19th century to present day. Included are: the further consolidation of land ownership, the transition from sugar to cattle ranching; the establishment of the pineapple industry on Lana'i and the immigration of workers; the change from an agricultural based economy to tourism; the establishment of the Lana'i Heritage and Cultural Center.
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.
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.
Visits major United States memorial sites.
Although Freedom & Democracy are things you can't see, they are a symbol of our nation just as real as the Statue Of Liberty. As American's we think of ourselves as being free and democratic, but these very basic rights come with fundamental and serious responsibilities. Historically not everyone enjoyed the same levels of freedom in America. Look at the days of slavery, women without the right to vote and American's with disabilities that lacked equal access These hard fought freedoms seem sensible today, but it wasn't always so. It's important to think of Freedom and Democracy as living breathing symbols of America. Symbols which have in the past and will continue into the future to assure they incorporate the needs of all the people.
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?
Explores the historical significance of the Declaration of Independence as the foundation of American democracy. Examines how this national document reflects America's intent to free herself from English rule and symbolizes the American ideals of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Explains how Thomas Jefferson became the author of the Declaration of Independence and emphasizes the responsibility of a representative government to its citizens.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of Chief Sitting Bull, who defended his people and their promised land against the invasion of American settlers. Shows how his mystical visions proved true both in the Indian victory at Little Big Horn and in his death at Standing Rock. Depicts a man who was a loving father, a composer of songs, an artist, and a loyal friend.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Social Studies. (2002) Traces the life of hero, warrior and backwoods statesman Davy Crockett, who symbolized the adventurous spirit of the American frontier. Follows his election to the Tennessee state legislature in 1821 and later to the U.S. Congress in 1826. Documents his heroic death at the Alamo while helping Texas win independence from Mexico.
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: General; Subject: Social Studies. (2017) This program examines the introduction of cattle to the Hawaiian islands and the establishment of ranching on the island of Hawai'i-from bullock hunting in the early 19th century, to the formation of cattle ranches and the day to day jobs and concerns of those who lived and worked on the ranches up to the middle of the 20th century. The origins of Kahua Ranch on the island of Hawai'i are explored.
Audience: General; Subject: Social Studies.( 2017) This program continues to tell the story of ranching in Hawai'i using Kahua and Ponoholo Ranch on the island of Hawai'i as primary resources. Part two features the transitions of ranch life and the problems many ranches had to overcome in the 20th century. The video reveals how ranches have had to diversify, change and address new economic issues in order to survive.
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.
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.
Explains how the bald eagle was chosen as the official seal of the United States in 1782, representing the freedom and strength of America. Describes how this national emblem is used on the Great Seal of the United States, the dollar bill, and in many places that are exponents of our nation's authority.
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: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Tagun, an 11-year-old Korean boy who plays a bamboo flute known as the Tanso. His parents are worried about him because he invests so much time in his favorite instrument that he neglects his homework and his sister.
Brunei may be one of the richest nations in the world, but financial problems have beset even their royal house. The sultan has recently made moves towards some form of partial democracy. However, it is up to him whether or not he introduces it. Why did he make a move to do so, and then let it drop?
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2020) In this episode: Water rescue, Four Awesome Discoveries, Navigating the new Arctic, and much more!
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1923: The Putsch: Hitler, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1924: Stalin & Lenin, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1925: Charlie Chaplin In Hollywood, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1926: "Golden Twenties": Josephine Baker In Her Banana Skirt, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1927: The Winged Hero: Charles Lindbergh Flies Across The Atlantic, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1928: The Discovery: Help Through Penicillin, 1920's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1929: Black Friday: The Stock-Market Crash And Its Consequences, 1920's (2010)
Focuses on financial responsibility and credit card use. Explains the promotions used to target young adults and entice them into becoming credit card customers. Credit counselors discuss all aspects of credit card use, including how to establish consumer credit, understanding the fees involved, and payment of finance charges on outstanding debt. Outlines how to use credit in a responsible manner that leads to financial freedom and a good credit rating.
Provides financial tips on how to manage money wisely. Teenagers speak candidly about their attitudes toward money and consumer spending. Financial experts discuss how to set financial goals, assess needs before wants, plan a budget, and stay in control of spending to avoid credit abuse.