Explores Fraser's past through photographs and various art works. Her inspirations from island themes are evident in works ranging from small prints to monumental murals.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Maile Ka'ai defines value as the quality of light and dark. Using pencils, she instructs a drawing lesson emphasizing value.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. Guest artist Russell Lowrey teaches about the use of line in a pastel drawing of the ocean.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Social Studies. Why Maui Snares the Sun Long ago, Kala (the sun) raced across the sky as he pleased, leaving the land and its people with short days and long, dark nights. Among those suffering from the lack of daylight was the goddess Hina, mother of Maui, the demigod. In order to make things pono (right), Maui summons all his courage and travels to the highest summit of Haleakala where he confronts the Mighty Kala.
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.
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. These women come from varied ethnic backgrounds and have all worked hard to contribute to the growing presence of a literary community in Hawai'i. Many of them are dedicated teachers who have mentored others to become writers, and many of them also enjoy a national reputation. Each segment features one poet speaking about their lives and work, and sharing several of their poems on camera. Amalia B. Bueno's poetry and short stories have been recently published in Tinfish 20, Bamboo Ridge 98, Walang Hiya: Literature Taking Risks Toward Liberatory Practice and Growing Up Filipino II. Born in Manila and raised in Honoulu, she has worked in public relations, community development, and policy research and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in English from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
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) 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: 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.
Grades: All; Subject areas: Fine Arts. (2019)
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.
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.
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. (2018)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1990: Germany Reunification, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1991: The Gulf War, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1991: Communists Try To Grab Back Power In Moscow, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1992: The Horror In Bosnia, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1993: The Failure In Somalia, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1994: Nelson Mandela, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1995: Yitzhak Rabin, 1990's (2010)
The lands and islands of the Mediterranean played host to some the most extraordinary sieges in European history, including the island of Malta as well as the commercial superpower of the 16th century, Venice. The love/hate relationship between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire exploded into an all out war for control of the Mediterranean.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1972: The Attack On The Olympic Camp In Munich (2010)
Focuses on how South Africa has reinvented itself into a multiracial location that is inviting for travelers. Visits the Cape of Good Hope, Capetown, the township of Langa and Castle of Good Hope. Highlights Table Mountain, Hout Bay, Stellenbosch, Oudtshoorn and the Kango Caves. Travels the garden route by train, passing a wilderness national park and the Knysna rock formations. Discusses Africa's ethnic diversity, the history of slavery, African culture and cuisine, the wine industry and ostrich farming.
Travels through the country of Madagascar, revealing its unemcumbered rain forests and deserts, unspoiled beaches, beobabs and banyan trees. Visits Antananarivo, the Perinet Reserve, Antsirabe, Fianarantsoa, Isalo National Park, Toliara and the resort area of Nosy Be. Highlights the art and crafts of the Madagascar people, which include woodcarving, papermaking and cutting semi precious stones.
This journey takes us on a luxurious 500 mile African train safari where we?ll be travellng on Rovos Rail?s vintage hotel train. Lovingly re-built by the Rovos family to the highest of specifications, this beautiful 14 carriage train leaves Pretoria for its three-day journey to Durban on the coast.
This train journey across Sri Lanka is a train-lovers trip of a lifetime to Nine Arch Bridge. Traveling along on one of the world?s best-preserved Victorian-era railways we climb to over 6000 feet deep from Columbo to Ella.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) A young boy shares the value of the balafon, a local version of the xylophone, made of wood and gourds.
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.
Celebrating the most epic landscapes on Earth! Mountains and Life journeys to the rooftop places of our world to meet the people who cherish, honour, and fight for them. From farmers, artists, and rescue teams, to scientists, musicians, and monks, this series reveals the different ways these mountain-dwellers have adapted to the high life. Narrated by Matthew Gravelle (Broadchurch), Mountains and Life combines stunning photography with thoughtful storytelling to create an emotional engagement with the soaring peaks of the Himalayas, the Andes, the Alps, and beyond.
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.
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.
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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: World Cultures. (2015) The Mosaic Sounds of Calcutta The vibrant city of Calcutta, now known as Kolkata, where the sounds of traditional instruments blend in harmony with the cutting edge of an increasingly Westernized music scene.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Science. (2006) Defines the fundamental concepts of ecology and identifies the components that create an ecosystem. Describes various types of habitats and explains the role of plants and animals in the formation of biotic communities. Also explains niche ecology and outlines the food chain process. Concludes with a 5-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfY0NVYUZfaHhiRzQ&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Traces the history of Egypt from the Stone Age through the Middle Kingdom. Explains how the Egyptian civilization was affected by its geographical location. Discusses the development of the calendar and hieroglyphic writing during the Pre-Dynastic Period, as well as the establishment of Upper and Lower Egypt. Explains how King Narmer-Menes became the first king of the first dynasty after conquering Lower Egypt in 3100 BCE. Explains Egyptian religious beliefs and discusses pyramid construction, mummification, and the Sphinx. Describes the Middle Kingdom, during which a new middle class developed and Egypt traded with the Minoans. Briefly discusses the rise of the Hyksos, which marked the end of the Middle Kingdom.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Discusses the rise of the Hyksos before Amos drove them from power in 1540 BCE, signaling the beginning of the New Kingdom. Covers the reigns of Hapshepsut, Thutmosis II, Akhenaten, Tutankamun, Rameses II, and Merenptah. Describes life in Egypt during the New Kingdom. Discusses Egypt's decline during the Late Period due to conflicts with Assyria and invasions by Kush and Persia. Explains how Alexander the Great became Pharoah during the Ptolemic Period, and tells the story of Queen Cleopatra. Explains the significance of the Rosetta stone, the Suez Canal, and the Aswan High Dam. Concludes with a look at some of Egypt's most important antiquities.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) Features Cleopatra and various moments in her life. Explores Alexandria, the capital of the Egyptian empire during Cleopatra's time. Features what once was the Lighthouse of Pharos, a seven wonder. Reviews the seven wonders of the world. Uses the smaller lighthouse of Abu Sir as an example of what the lighthouse would have looked like. Follows Cleopatra, as she should have traveled up the Nile, passing the Pyramids of Giza, Dendera and its Temple of Hathor and the sanctuary at Philae. Details how the temples were moved from Philae to another island. Mentions Cleopatra's visit to Rome and the Roman interest in Egyptian architecture. Discusses the transportation of Egyptian obelisks, sculptures and the temple at Campus Martius to Rome. Concludes with the theory that the Esquiline Venus at the Capitoline Museum might be Cleopatra. Illustrates Alexandria, the Lighthouse of Pharos and the temple at Campus Martius.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures (2002) Explains that little of ancient Egyptian cities survived even though there are many pyramids and temples. Discusses the importance of scribes and how knowledge of Egyptian cities is gained through their writings. Visits the remnants of Memphis, the first capital of the pharaohs. Describes the various activities, buildings, life styles and customs that existed at that time. Covers the invention of writing. Travels to Luxor, site of the ancient city of Thebes. Shows that ancient structures can still be found within the modern city. Features the temple of Amon. Explores Karnak, site of the complex dedicated to the gods Amon, Montu and Mut. Passes through Cairo with its Copt quarter, famous Christian church and and Emperor Trajan's fortress. Visits Alexandria, the last capital of Egypt and home to Cleopatra. Illustrates Memphis, the Temple of Amon (Thebes), the complex at Karnak and the Lighthouse of Pharos.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: History, Cultures. (2002) The Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser in Saqqara was designed by the architect, Imhotep. Travels to Giza and one of the seven wonders of the world. Explains the organizational skills and methods used in constructing the pyramids, focusing on the Great Pyramid of Kheops. Highlights the other two pyramids of Chephren and Micerinus. Goes inside the Great Pyramid. Touches on the practice of mummification and the mummy of Ramses II. Concludes the Great Sphinx and words from the Pharaoh Kheops. Three dimensional graphics illustrate the Saqqara complex, Snefru's pyramids at Maidum and Dahshur and the Sphinx.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2011) Live-action weather footage helps students learn how they can observe the weather. Concepts and terminology: temperature, air pressure, weather systems, precipitation, and wind.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2018)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1990: Germany Reunification, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1991: The Gulf War, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1991: Communists Try To Grab Back Power In Moscow, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1992: The Horror In Bosnia, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1993: The Failure In Somalia, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1994: Nelson Mandela, 1990's (2010)
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1995: Yitzhak Rabin, 1990's (2010)
The lands and islands of the Mediterranean played host to some the most extraordinary sieges in European history, including the island of Malta as well as the commercial superpower of the 16th century, Venice. The love/hate relationship between Christian Europe and the Ottoman Empire exploded into an all out war for control of the Mediterranean.
Audience: General, Grades 4-12. Subjects: Social Studies. 1972: The Attack On The Olympic Camp In Munich (2010)