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 deploys his veterinary skills to help save Bermuda's Green sea turtles and assist with groundbreaking scientific research on their health and populations. Follow the team as they capture and release wild green sea turtles in a bid to study their health and populations before fitting a satellite tag to a mature specimen that will collect vital data on it's oceanic migrations. Neil also works with Bermuda's turtle stranding network, assisting with the diagnoses, treatment and re-release of an injured green sea turtle washed up on one of Bermuda?s many beautiful beaches.
Over 1,000 years ago, the scattered islands of Polynesia were settled by an ancient seafaring people. Where did they come from? How did they navigate across the vast Pacific Ocean to settle one-third of Earth's surface? To find out, anthropologist Sam Low visited the tiny coral atoll of Satawal, in Micronesia's remote Caroline Islands, to film Mau Piailug as he guides his canoe by using subtle signs in the waves, winds and stars. In his lofty canoe house he teaches the intricacies of this ancient sea science in a ceremony called "unfolding the mat" by arranging 32 lumps of coral to represent the points of his "star compass." Restored and Remastered: 2013 Original Release: 1983
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-12; Subject Areas: Hawaiian Studies, Social Studies. Documentary on Marshallese Canoes by Rachel Miller with support from the Hawaii Council for the Humanities
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: 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.
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject Areas: Music.Ancient Hawaii musical instruments - its history, culture and ties to the people.
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.
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: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Sustainable polymers, reading between the lines, eyes on the skies, lemur love, cutting through the noise, Hurricane Harvey response and much more!
Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Narration by Glenn Close.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy-to-understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and terminology: force, gravity, attraction, orbits, and tides.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) A ball flying through the air, a deer walking in the woods, and a flowing river - these are all examples of moving things. This action-packed video explores the characteristics of things in motion. Special attention is given to the forces that initiate and change the movement of things. Concepts and terminology: motion, push, pull, force, direction, and speed.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Everyday we do work, and most of the time we use tools to help us. This program begins by explaining what work is. The relationship between work and energy is then explored. Common examples of tools used to make work easier are highlighted. Concepts and terminology: work, energy, machine, simple machine, wedge, wheel and axle, and lever.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomenon help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Special attention is also given to some of the different types of waves such as microwaves, radio waves, and seismic waves. Concepts and terminology: vibration, energy, wave, light, and sound.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) What is light? What are some of the ways we use light? This program helps students develop a basic understanding of these difficult questions. The fundamental characteristics of light are highlighted. Real life examples of things that produce light are described, as well as some of the many ways we use light.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) Almost every second of the day you are surrounded by sounds. Through easy-to-understand examples, this program helps students grasp how sounds are formed andhow sound travels. Special attention is given to the different characteristics of sounds and how we sense sounds. Concepts and terminology: vibrations, ears, volume, and pitch.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2015) On today's episode of "NASA X," we'll look back at some of those earlier missions and also explore the latest mission to monitor the ozone called SAGE III. We will follow the SAGE III team through the test phase to better understand how this mission will work and what we can expect when it is launched. We'll also get a better understanding of our fragile atmosphere and what we need to do to safeguard it for future generations.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Coming up on this episode of "NASA X," we will follow members of NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate's UAS Integration into the NAS project team as they tackle the major hurdles of integrating these types of vehicles into our daily lives. We'll see how researchers are solving technical challenges as well as concerns around human factors in an effort to one day allow these vehicles to safely integrate into our society.
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: 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: 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: General; Subject Areas: Science. (2017) Neil and his team expand their veterinary knowledge as they dissect a giant blue marlin donated to them by a local fishing tournament. Its body is an anatomical and evolutionary wonder that make the blue marlin one of the fastest and most formidable predators in the ocean.
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: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Language Arts. Write Right! Learning Cursive tackles the drudgery and redundant nature of learning to write in cursive handwriting for elementary age children and helps them develop good habits in order to write right! Concepts: Tall loops, letter: l
DOE Vocational Rehabilitation partnership featuring Farrington High & Waimea High. Interviews with Vocational Rehabilitation staff, Hookipa Workforce Academy partners, and school staff.
Audience: Students; Grades: 9-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. Career Day is designed to support efforts to increase student interest and performance in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The programs are designed to spark student interest in various STEM-related careers through virtual field trips into various days in the lives of our experts. Guests give on-the-job examples of equipment or methodology used in their careers and talk about the STEM fields of study involved. Students are also given information about the kinds of courses they would need to take in school if they were interested in pursuing careers in any of the fields. Sustainability The third program in the series looks at careers in sustainability.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Sustainable polymers, reading between the lines, eyes on the skies, lemur love, cutting through the noise, Hurricane Harvey response and much more!
Home is a 2009 documentary by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. The film is almost entirely composed of aerial shots of various places on Earth. It shows the diversity of life on Earth and how humanity is threatening the ecological balance of the planet. Narration by Glenn Close.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Gravity is all around us. This interesting program introduces students to the force of gravity by using easy-to-understand examples of this force at work. The role of gravity in our solar system is also explored. Concepts and terminology: force, gravity, attraction, orbits, and tides.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) A ball flying through the air, a deer walking in the woods, and a flowing river - these are all examples of moving things. This action-packed video explores the characteristics of things in motion. Special attention is given to the forces that initiate and change the movement of things. Concepts and terminology: motion, push, pull, force, direction, and speed.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2014) Everyday we do work, and most of the time we use tools to help us. This program begins by explaining what work is. The relationship between work and energy is then explored. Common examples of tools used to make work easier are highlighted. Concepts and terminology: work, energy, machine, simple machine, wedge, wheel and axle, and lever.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) This program explores the fascinating features of vibrations and waves. Vivid examples of these phenomenon help students understand how sounds are formed, how light travels, and how ocean waves move. Special attention is also given to some of the different types of waves such as microwaves, radio waves, and seismic waves. Concepts and terminology: vibration, energy, wave, light, and sound.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) What is light? What are some of the ways we use light? This program helps students develop a basic understanding of these difficult questions. The fundamental characteristics of light are highlighted. Real life examples of things that produce light are described, as well as some of the many ways we use light.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science. (2013) Almost every second of the day you are surrounded by sounds. Through easy-to-understand examples, this program helps students grasp how sounds are formed andhow sound travels. Special attention is given to the different characteristics of sounds and how we sense sounds. Concepts and terminology: vibrations, ears, volume, and pitch.