This documentary, winner of three Canadian Gemini Awards and narrated by William Shatner, offers an in-depth portrait of the events encompassed by the Iranian hostage crisis of 1979 to 1981, when 52 Americans were held by fundamentalist Iranian students deeply disturbed by the course of American policy in their native land. Attention is given to the American reaction to the crisis, both inside and outside of the country. The focus here is on the conduct of the hostages themselves and how they managed to survive within such a volatile situation. Also included is some discussion on the implications of the crisis on American foreign policy.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Ken Burns: The Dust Bowl – Educators’ Edition
The Dust Bowl examines the worst man-made ecological disaster in American history documenting its causes and impact as well as the personal stories of survival and human endurance. The curriculum for The Dust Bowl explores these subjects through a wide range of classroom activities exploring history, public policy, economics and ecology.
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1916: Seachtar na Cásca
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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1916, Episode 1: Thomas J. Clarke
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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1916, Episode 2: James Connolly
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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1916, Episode 3: Joseph Plunkett
“They gave their lives for Ireland.” The 1916 Easter Rising changed the course of Irish history and at the heart of the story of the Rising are the seven men who put their names to the Proclamation of the Irish Republic. By signing the Proclamation each man knew they were committing themselves to bloody rebellion, and in all likelihood signing their own death warrant.
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Hospitality
Sustainable environmental practices not only minimize an organization’s environmental footprint but there is also potential for significant bottom-line gains. This program focuses on environmental sustainability in hospitality where the focus in recent decades has been very much about efficient resource use, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations, and improving resource efficiency. Award-winning Melbourne-based Alto Hotel, Australia’s first carbon-neutral hotel, presents an excellent case study. Further expert comment is offered by an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations.
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Manufacturing
Environmental sustainability is about designing and implementing practices and processes within a workplace that do not waste or exhaust natural resources or cause ecological damage. This program focuses on environmental sustainability in the manufacturing and light industry, where technology and innovation have contributed significantly to greater efficiency in both resource use and productivity. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations and improving resource efficiency. Award-winning Melbourne-based printing company, Vega Press, is an excellent case study and a range of its initiatives are examined. Further expert comment is offered by an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations.
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Office
This program focuses on environmental sustainability in an office environment where recent decades have seen major gains made in minimizing waste and using resources more efficiently. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations and improving resource efficiency. Two experts offer a range of insightful comments, including a representative from a major regional waste management group, and an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations. This is an excellent program for students in various disciplines who are examining contemporary issues in today’s workplace.
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Changing States of Matter
Using experiments, graphics and film this program explains the following topics for junior secondary science students. – Particle theory of matter – Changes of state – Latent heat – Expanding and contracting – States of matter all around us.