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: 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.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject: Social Studies. K`hau, a young Menehune boy, and his best friend, a little `elepaio bird, discover that a group of men has been killing the birds of the Kaua`i rainforest in order to harvest their feathers faster. K`hau and `Elepaio seek out the Menehune Chief and his warriors to help save their friends and find a way to change the habits of these men or risk losing the beautiful birds forever.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
Pacific Clues visits different archeological sites and clues found on varying islands. The series looks at how these clues help us to unlock the mysteries of the early inhabitants and cultures of the islands.
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.
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.
When Raven overhears the story of the trickster Coyote, he becomes determined to prove that he is the greatest trickster and decides to trick Coyote into trying to fly.
After Dra is made fun of for being a girl, Frog tells her the story of Rough Face, a young girl who showed the people of her village that true beauty lies within.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Daven Hee - Ceramics, Cade Roster - Multi-Media
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.
FLASHPOINT - Brings together an accomplished group of Hawai'i based artists working under the theme of FIRE. Artworks in this exhibition depict the varied aspects of FIRE and are visual interpretations of flashpoints in time and place - in methods of fabrication and conceptual context.
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject: Fine Arts. Profile on artist Fred Roster.
After watching today's program, you will be able to: greet someone, use polite words for giving and receiving, and apologize.
After watching today's program, you will be able to: recognize and pronounce the four Chinese tones and count from 1 to 10.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-6; Subject: Social Studies. (2004) Investigates the geography of China and its neighbors, including details of language and population. Examines the major religions of the country including Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism and traditional beliefs concerning the yin and yang, feng shui, tai chi, the Eight Trigrams, and the I Ching.
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: General; Grades: All; Subject: World cultures. (2019) A mammoth underground mausoleum built for a single man, became a subversive slave camp for artisans. This colossal crypt is filled with thousands of molded images and likenesses of soldiers, troops, officers, musicians, horses and chariots sculpted from clay. This massive collection was formed to preserve the wealth and status of the first Qin Emperor, in his afterlife. The account of the people who made these vivid, life-like sculptures is seldom told. Discover China goes deep underground to explore the abundant pits housing the terra-cotta warriors, where countless people lost their lives to realize this ambitious Empire in the Underworld.
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject: World cultures. (2019) This city holds within it a lot more than old buildings and tasty food. Macau served as one of the first bridges between Western and Chinese culture and ideals. Since the first Portuguese sailors set foot on Macau, it has been a sparkling gem in the South China Sea. Macau stands today, as rich in history as ever, while amalgamating people of many nations, religions and creeds; forging one of the most innovative and diverse cities in southeast Asia. Discover China looks at Macau's past, its present, and its future.
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) Introduces Rebecca, a citizen of Hong Kong who plays the butterfly harp. Rebecca and her family share an informal musical improvisation evening with friends, playing traditional instruments.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Discusses the discovery of the Peking man and describes Chinese civilization during the neolithic period. Covers the Shang dynasty, during which silk was first produced; the Zhou Dynasty, during which Confucianism and ancestor worship were first practiced; the Chin Dynasty, during which Qin Shihuangdi standardized the Chinese language, created laws, built the Great Wall, and assembled the terracotta army for his tomb; and the Han Dynasty, during which the traders traveled on the Silk Road and Buddhism was introduced. Tells the story of the Three Kingdoms following the Han Dynasty and discusses the emergence of the Sui Dynasty.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: History. (2003) Chronicles the history of China from the Song Dynasty through today. Covers the Sui Dynasty, during which the Grand Canal was built; the Northern Song Dynasty, during which paper currency and gunpowder were created; the Southern Song Dynasty, which established a new Chinese navy and the Southern Song school of landscape painting; the Yuan Dynasty, during which China was opened to foreigners; the Ming Dynasty, which established the Forbidden City and encouraged the arts; and the Qing Dynasty, during which the Opium Wars were fought. Discusses the Civil War of 1911, the People's Republic of China, the Tiananmen Square Incident, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Army, and the Grand Canal.
Audience: General; Subject: Local businesses. (2014) Series on Hawaii's local businesses. This program is about Kodama Koi Farms located in Mililani, Oahu a koi farm specializing in Nishikigoi. For information on Kodama Koi Farms visit their website: http://www.kodamakoifarm.com/
Audience: Students; Grades: K-8; Subject: Music. (1998) An 8 year old boy is learning how to play the taiko drum.
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?
Take a trip to the Jersey Shore and learn how one of its famous boardwalks helped to inspire the iconic board game of MONOPOLY. And how did a donkey and an elephant become associated with politics? Plus, what's the difference between TOP GRAIN LEATHER and FULL GRAIN LEATHER?
Audience: Students; Grades: K-5; Subject: Science. (2008) This program introduces students to some of the fundamentals of weather including air pressure, wind, and moisture. The basic principles of cloud formation and precipitation are explored. Important terminology includes: heat energy, atmosphere, troposphere, sun, local winds, global winds, humidity, water vapor, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfRUsyMi1iRFdiMEU&usp=sharing
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: 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.
When Raven overhears the story of the trickster Coyote, he becomes determined to prove that he is the greatest trickster and decides to trick Coyote into trying to fly.
After Dra is made fun of for being a girl, Frog tells her the story of Rough Face, a young girl who showed the people of her village that true beauty lies within.
Audience: General; Subject Areas: Fine Arts. Daven Hee - Ceramics, Cade Roster - Multi-Media
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.
FLASHPOINT - Brings together an accomplished group of Hawai'i based artists working under the theme of FIRE. Artworks in this exhibition depict the varied aspects of FIRE and are visual interpretations of flashpoints in time and place - in methods of fabrication and conceptual context.
Audience: General; Grades: All; Subject: Fine Arts. Profile on artist Fred Roster.