In this program we look at resin – a plastic that can be put to the most creative and artistic of uses. We provide a brief overview of the history of plastics: natural plastics, the first man-made plastic, the plastic ‘revolution’ of the 1960s and recycling and waste issues. Then we look at two designers: Rebekah Webster and Viliama Grakalic who work with resin. They showcase their work, discuss the properties of resin and why they like working with it. We also consider health and safety issues when working with resin and discuss processes, materials and equipment.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Measurements of Physical Activity
The National Physical Activity Guidelines were introduced by the Australian Government to offer guidance and options for moderate-intensity physical activity, which are both achievable and sustainable across gender, socio-economic and occupational groups. This program illustrates the key principles outlined by the guidelines and offers a comprehensive and objective approach to various methods of measuring physical activity. Interviews and a variety of sports and activities footage further assist with addressing the concepts of the program.
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Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse
This program aims to support teachers’ current understanding of mandatory reporting of child abuse in schools across Australia. It focuses on the legal aspects of mandatory reporting, including variations from state to state, and describes the process by which a teacher can form a belief that a student is being abused. Additionally it provides clear definitions of what constitutes child abuse and explores the different possible physical and/or behavioral manifestations of the impact of child abuse on children. This program provides information to teachers about the process of making a notification to a relevant child protection authority and discusses how the notification might be handled from that point.
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Introduction to Programming: Unlocking the Secrets
Introduction to Programming explores the basics of creating computer programs. We begin with a look at creating algorithms and the fundamental instructions and processes available to all computer languages. And then we look at the process of writing and compiling a program using a specific computer language. No particular computer language is favored in this program. This program is a great introduction for students interested in programming.
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Investigating Food Preservation
Food preservation has come a long way since Coolgardi Safes and ice chests. Today, modified atmosphere packaging, cook-chill and UHT processes sit comfortably alongside more traditional methods such as canning, bottling and pickling. This program investigates leading food preservation methods such as dehydration, hot and cold thermal processes and the more controversial process of irradiation. Examples are drawn from pasta making, jelly making, boutique cook-chill production, modified atmosphere packaging and irradiation processes.
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It’s a Blast!: Chilling and Freezing in Food Production
This program looks at cutting edge technologies used to blast chill and blast freeze fresh and cooked food and its regeneration in a controlled cooking climate oven. A variety of foods ranging from fresh vegetables, meat and fish through to cooked foods, baked goods and cream cakes are used to demonstrate the technology from Irinox, world leader in blast chilling and blast freezing. As well we look at the technology in action at The Culinary Studio, a boutique restaurant and catering service. Blast chilling, blast freezing and climate controlled regeneration, when performed correctly and safely, deliver long shelf life, savings, efficiencies and quality end products, usually indistinguishable from freshly cooked products. This program looks at cutting edge technologies used to blast chill and blast freeze fresh and co…
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It’s a Chef’s Life
Fancy slaving over a hot stove? Philippa Sibley-Cooke, owner-chef of Est Est Est and Marcus Moore, executive-chef of the Sofitel Hotel, offer many insights to their careers and successes. Their working conditions, however, could not be more different, as they are for their respective apprentices, Joseph and Renae. They discuss their influences, their daily routines, the creation of menus, and the selection of staff and what they expect from their apprentices. Joseph and Renae, too, relate their experiences. Away from the frenzy of the kitchen, Claude Forell, food critic and editor of The Good Food Guide, gives the recipe for a rave review and Judi Sanford from Box Hill Institute of TAFE (training institute for Jamie Oliver’s ‘Fifteen’ Resurant Australia), examines the food industry from her perspective as Program Manager of Cookery.
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Job Search in the 21st Century
What are the most efficient and effective ways of finding employment in the 21st century? This program provides valuable strategies on how to use the internet for job search, including searching employment sites and employer sites. Viewers will learn about the power of networking and how to apply for a job online.
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Jobs at the Cutting Edge: Careers in IT and T
The information technology and telecommunications industry is being heralded as a major growth area with current figures predicting a major shortage of skilled people in the next 10 years. As a constantly evolving industry with new jobs emerging everyday, it has much to offer for those considering their future careers. But where do you begin? Having an interest in computers is a good starting point, but there are many pathways and many options. This program looks at the range of career options in the ICT industry by profiling three different workplaces and the people that work there. It also examines the bigger picture via interviews with experts in the field.
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Johnny Junkfood in the 21st Century
This program updates the popular animated Johnny Junkfood to the year 2006. We follow Johnny and his family through their humorous daily adventures and learn along the way about good food choices and health.