Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Introduces basic laboratory safety practices for working with science activities. Illustrates how to prevent accidents, dress for safety, use protective eyewear, and deal with common problems that occur in a science lab. Demonstrates the safe handling of materials, chemicals, glassware, sharp instruments and heat sources and highlights the safety devices found in a laboratory. Program concludes with a ten-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the importance of measurement and identifies both standard and metric units of measure. Uses a variety of examples to illustrate the measurement of length, mass, and volume. Demonstrates the use of common measuring instruments such as rulers, balances, and cylinders and explains how to use metric conversion tables. Also describes how a thermometer is used to measure temperature and introduces the Celsius scale. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explains the scientific method and illustrates how to follow this method when creating a science fair project. Identifies the steps involved in scientific methodology from formulating a question to gathering data and determining conclusion. Presents suggestions on how to create a successful science project, including the use of charts and graphs to display data. Includes examples of actual science fair projects. Program concludes with a 10-question video quiz. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Science. (2005) Explores the concept of scientific observation and explains how the senses are used to make observations. Highlights various methods of observation and explains how to record them in the form of data. Compares quantitative and qualitative observations and illustrates how the collected data is recorded, organized and displayed using graphic methods. Identifies several types of graphs and charts used to analyze and record scientific data. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLffjlab3dVc05DdmV5RE9MSjdtd195YUFFdXRGenRIWnpaUkNvSmtKMlh2Mmc&usp=sharing
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.
Behind the scenes of how Coca-Cola got its start, how a US president helped create the teddy bear, the origin of the Slinky and the Wiffle Ball, and how a pie tin inspired the creation of the Frisbee.
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!
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
A sunny day in paradise turned into one of the deadliest, most catastrophic natural disasters ever. An earthquake deep in the Indian ocean caused tsunamis that battered countries from Southeast Asia all the way to Africa. Hundreds of thousands of people died. Millions were left without food and shelter. Whole cites were wiped out not unlike from a nuclear explosion. The only solace is the creation of an early warning system that has already proven its worth.
Katrina is the most destructive hurricane in history, made worse by inadequate infrastructure, political squabbling and mismanaged emergency response. Much of the Gulf Coast was damaged and New Orleans was almost entirely submerged. Years later, with destruction still evident, people question the wisdom of returning.
A devastating earthquake hit Haiti?s capitol and surrounding area killing 250,000 people and affecting three million more. The impact was magnified by poorly built structures and a poverty stricken country without the means to adequately respond. As aid flooded in it could not reach the people. Recovery remains slow but what is built is better than before.
Millions of Chinese protested for freedom in Tiananmen Square and around the country. A new generation wanted greater democratic rights. Martial law was declared and the government crushed the decent. Tiananmen remains a reminder that political freedom is not allowed.
An ongoing civil war between Hutu and Tutsi tribes came to a head when the Hutu President was assassinated. A 100 day genocide ensued that killed 800,000 Tutsis. The international community has admitted the lack of political will slowed their response and permitted the carnage. Time will tell if the mantra, Never Again, holds true.
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: 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.
Grades: K-5; Subject Areas: Math. (2013) With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors. Each program in the series will familiarize students with a different aspect of math by using familiar living environments as its theme. At the end of each program a fun math song repeats and reviews the contents of the fairy tale and its lesson. Correlates to Math Common Core State Standards.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Volcanoes are part of the natural process of the earth. They can bring terrible disaster. But they also have a lot of benefits for humans. Some of the best farmland in the world is in soil created by volcanoes.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) Hurricanes are nature's giants, some reaching up to nine miles tall!! But one thing is nearly certain ? every year there will be a few hurricanes that do hit land. From space, a hurricane looks like a giant, circular, swirling cloud ? with a hole in the center. The hole is called the "eye" of the storm. A hurricane is one of the biggest, most dramatic shows that Nature can put on. It's an extreme example of our global weather system in action. A hurricane is an awe-inspiring event ? but one you'll want to observe from a safe distance!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-5; Subject Areas: Science. (2006) An earthquake can be one of the most destructive natural disasters on Earth! It comes without warning and in a matter of seconds can level a city.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. (2000) Explores the fundamental principles of electricity. Describes the role of atoms in creating electrical charges and the role of static electricity in lightning. Discusses the various methods of charging, emphasizing the role of insulators and conductors in the transfer of charges. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. (2000) Discusses how electrical current is generated, how electricity flows into homes, and how current electricity is used. Uses animation to explain the relationship between current, voltage, and resistance in Ohm's Law. Illustrates the differences between series and parallel circuits and explains the concepts and mathematical equations for electric energy and electric power. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 6-8; Subject: Science. Illustrates the atomic nature of magnetism and applies the principle to common magnets. Describes the nature of magnetic fields, showing how some types of materials tend to be attracted to magnets, while others are not. Explores how compasses function and discusses the Earth's magnetic field and the role it plays in forming auroras. Includes a ten-question video quiz.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Monitoring water quality, wearable electronics, unraveling the brain, self-driving cars, snake robots, the little shop of physics, the science of speed, and much more!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With School Upon leaving Elementary School most everything in a students life is going to change while they transition to Middle School. Students will be starting over again...beginning at the bottom grade level. They'll have more teachers and more classes. Extra-curricular events will take more of their time. They'll need to be better organized and learn techniques for staying on top of all that schoolwork. The social dynamics with other classmates will become more sophisticated. Middle School is a period of tremendous growth and enormous change for any student. Helping them understand how to deal with the changes can only lighten the process.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With Family As youngsters mature, one thing is for sure, the relationship with the family is going to change. The Middle School years are a time when young people want to learn and decide more things for themselves. Even so, it's not a good idea to disregard the assistance of others, like adults. Of course with more independence comes more responsibility. They will be expected to contribute more at home, at school and in other parts of their lives. It won't necessarily be easy but knowing the changes coming can help them meet the challenges ahead.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Social Changes As part of the maturation process, young people will likely request more privacy in their personal life, which is perfectly acceptable. However, they shouldn't close the door on family or important others. What's the purpose of a secret life anyway? In social settings they will begin to take an interest in others who didn't seem so interesting previously. In general girls will be more interested in boys and boys will be more interested in girls. This is also a time of tremendous peer pressure so they need to be very choosy about who they select for friends and what groups they may consider to join.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With Money and Finance In Middle School and a bit older, money will begin to play a more important role in their life. It seems as if you can't do anything without money. So earning, saving, and learning how to wisely spend money will bring more important changes in their life. Having a mature relationship with money and learning how to manage one's finances provides life-long benefits. A young person's understanding of how to become financially literate is best learned at any age if it begins now.
Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science.(2012) There are millions of different kinds of living things on the planet. Grouping them is not an easy task. This fascinating program explores this process and investigates some of the major groups of living things. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVXlFcng4Y2pnOFk&usp=sharing
First hand accounts show how governments, industries, and people worldwide are protecting animals who are endangered because of habitat loss. Part 1 explains that the Yangtze dolphin is now extinct from overfishing and pollution. Part 2 visits indigenous people, the Koryak, who have always herded reindeer in their Russian homeland. They tell how they are attempting to sustain the reindeer popular and keep their ancient way of life against government pressure to assimilate. Part 3 reviews the history of elephants and the ivory trade, explaining that the elephant trade and poachers are still endangering these great beasts. Part 4 visits a baby spectacled bear born in an Argentine zoo. Part 5: in South China a breeding program is attempting to restore tiger populations who have become endangered as a result of deforestation. Part 6: In Tibet the black-necked crane is endangered as a result of habitat loss and pollution. Part 7: a orangutan baby born; the species is threatened because of rain forest destruction.
First hand accounts show how governments, industries, and people worldwide are developing bio fuels. Part 1: At the Norfolk Race track films a racing car fueled by detropha, an inedible oil from a plant grown in India and Africa. Part 2: In Uganda, shows that palm oil is being used for biomass energy at the cost of deforestation. In the Solomon Islands coconut fuel is being used as a substitute for diesel. Part 3: In London, hemp, potatoes and cashew nuts have been used to create a biodegradable racing car. Part 4: In Mumbai, India, ferries are becoming environmentally friendly by using bio-diesel and recycling wastes collected on the boats. Part 5: In Argentina a bio-diesel processing plant uses soybeans. Part 6: In Israel, cow manure from dairy farms is being used to generate electricity. Part 7: From Alaska to Argentina, follows the trip of adventurers who fueled their truck on used vegetable oils.
First hand accounts show how individuals, government and industry are recycling waste into green products. Part 1: In Sicily a town has replaced garbage trucks with donkeys carrying recycling bins. Part 2: In the United Kingdom, Recycler the Robot teaches children about recycling waste. Government organizations are also interested in a factory that recycles plastics into a high-density board that can be used just like wood. Part 3: In Manila's Smoky Mountain, a garbage dump, scavengers have formed a co-op to make their lving by fashioning newspapers into handbags. In the United States, waste computers are kept out of landfills by E-waste recycling plants. Part 5: Films the action in Rome, when trash sculptors exhibited sculptures created from garbage. Part 6: In Cambodia, Green Matters films fashions made out of waste products. Part 6: In Taiwan, a recycling plant takes waste home appliances, discarded bicycles and old furniture. Part 7: Students display art made from discarded products.
First hand accounts show how individuals, government and industry are attempting to control pollution. Part 1: observes Paris' campaign for citizens to use bicycles. Part 2: Surveys China's efforts to clean-up pollution in Beijing. Part 3: shows how the pollution of the white marble of the Taj Mahal has spearheaded efforts to provide clean air in Agra, India. Part 4: In the Galapagos Islands tourism may harm the delicate ecology of this unique habitat. Part 5: China's Yangtze River is heavily polluted and endangering the health of millions of people. Part 6: Introduces the Vectrix super scooter, an electric vehicle that has no carbon emissions. Part 7: Explains that out of date pescription drugs are polluting water supplies in the United States. Part 8: In Southern China, people are making a living by extracting valuable metals from waste products. The toxic chemicals, however, are harmful to Chinese workers.
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: 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: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock explains the value of money and demonstrates the basic principles of counting money. He identifies the number of cents in a penny, nickel, dime, quarter, and dollar bill. Students learn how to combine coins to make a certain value and Dr. Rock illustrates the symbols associated with money, such as the dollar sign and decimal point.
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: K-3; Subject: Math. (2005) Dr. Rock introduces the mathematical concept of place value. He illustrates how numbers are placed in units of ones, tens, and hundreds and demonstrates how tens can be made by ones and groups of tens can equal hundreds. Also explains how a number can be classified as less than or greater than other another number by determining its value.
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.
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.
Focuses on the importance of financial planning as a means to financial stability. Presents statistics that reveal the relationship between increased earnings and higher education. Encourages young adults to make wise decisions about money and how to use it. Explains the need to open a checking account, start a savings account, and create a personal budget.
Discusses the crime of identity theft and explains how this type of fraud occurs. Discusses the various methods used by identity thieves to obtain personal and financial information and use that to their advantage. Provides consumer information on how to protect against this type of crime, including computer security and how to monitor credit reports.
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: 4-12; Subject: Career/Life Skills. For high school students, discussions about ethics would typically center on issues like cheating on a test or plagiarism, but, in this four-part series (15 minutes each), the discussion focuses on how ethics affect careers and the workplace. Filmed in a high school government class, students discuss ethical behavior in the arenas of business, government, and science as a way to foster deeper thinking about the ethical dimensions of their life and our society. Students voice their opinions, concerns, and questions about ethical issues, the roles that these issues play in our society, and the affect on potential careers. Part 2: Ethics in Cyber-Technology; Ethics in the Media High school students discuss the integrity of cyber-technology and media?s responsibility to citizens.
Most people say 'yes' even though their actions say 'no'. Don't be one of those people! Biz Kid$ will show you how you can develop your MDM (Million Dollar Mindset), maximize saving strategies, and get the best return on your investments so you can take advantage of the power of compound interest. You won't get rich overnight but eventually you'll be making millions.
The average college student will graduate with over $35,000 in debt, and some with thousands more. Faced with such a heavy burden some kids are opting not to go to college. This episode looks at college from a return-on-investment perspective. Which degrees pay for themselves and which don't. When does it make sense NOT to go to college? And how to get creative to achieve your college dreams without ending up with a lifetime of payments.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-12; Subject Areas: Sustainability, STEM. (2017) In this episode: Monitoring water quality, wearable electronics, unraveling the brain, self-driving cars, snake robots, the little shop of physics, the science of speed, and much more!
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With School Upon leaving Elementary School most everything in a students life is going to change while they transition to Middle School. Students will be starting over again...beginning at the bottom grade level. They'll have more teachers and more classes. Extra-curricular events will take more of their time. They'll need to be better organized and learn techniques for staying on top of all that schoolwork. The social dynamics with other classmates will become more sophisticated. Middle School is a period of tremendous growth and enormous change for any student. Helping them understand how to deal with the changes can only lighten the process.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With Family As youngsters mature, one thing is for sure, the relationship with the family is going to change. The Middle School years are a time when young people want to learn and decide more things for themselves. Even so, it's not a good idea to disregard the assistance of others, like adults. Of course with more independence comes more responsibility. They will be expected to contribute more at home, at school and in other parts of their lives. It won't necessarily be easy but knowing the changes coming can help them meet the challenges ahead.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Social Changes As part of the maturation process, young people will likely request more privacy in their personal life, which is perfectly acceptable. However, they shouldn't close the door on family or important others. What's the purpose of a secret life anyway? In social settings they will begin to take an interest in others who didn't seem so interesting previously. In general girls will be more interested in boys and boys will be more interested in girls. This is also a time of tremendous peer pressure so they need to be very choosy about who they select for friends and what groups they may consider to join.
Audience: Students; Grades: 4-8; Subject Areas: Social Studies. (2013) Changes With Money and Finance In Middle School and a bit older, money will begin to play a more important role in their life. It seems as if you can't do anything without money. So earning, saving, and learning how to wisely spend money will bring more important changes in their life. Having a mature relationship with money and learning how to manage one's finances provides life-long benefits. A young person's understanding of how to become financially literate is best learned at any age if it begins now.
Grades: K-3; Subject Areas: Science.(2012) There are millions of different kinds of living things on the planet. Grouping them is not an easy task. This fascinating program explores this process and investigates some of the major groups of living things. For the teacher's guide go to: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B9ZT7PYcIjLfVXlFcng4Y2pnOFk&usp=sharing