In this program, produced with the aid of a leading teacher of French, an Australian dad and his year 9 daughter spend 5 weeks in France, talking to people, learning about French history and customs and having a range of experiences. The program presents two versions: the first version contains a French voiceover with French sub-titles; the second version is free of sub titles.
Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)
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Boost Juice: A Franchise Case Study
This program provides students with a vibrant example of a successful franchise model. The founder and controlling shareholder of Boost Juice, Janine Allis, explains how Boost Juice operates and what its priorities are. The program also features Richard Evans, the CEO of the Franchise Council of Australia. The franchise model is examined in context with the Australian economy and covers such things as the success rate of franchises and regulation of the industry sector.
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Bipolar Disorder
From Virginia Woolf to Charlie Parker, many creative figures have had to live with bipolar disorder. This in-depth look at the mania aspect of the disorder illustrates the symptoms and explains diagnosis and treatment. One sufferer and her family discuss what it was like living with the disorder until she discovered ways to lead a more normal life.
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Bohr’s Model of the Atom
This program focuses on Niels Bohr, who worked with some of the best physicists of the 20th century to devise his atomic model. Students will gain an understanding of the historical developments in atomic theories up to Bohr, a brief outline of Bohr’s life, Bohr’s first and second postulates and his influence on contemporary society. Featuring unique animation, plain English and frequent summarizing, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the history and the theory of Bohr’s Atomic Model.
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Eating Disorder
Exploring the many complicated aspects of anorexia nervosa and bulimia, one sufferer reflects on her constant battle. This program emphasizes the seriousness of these life-threatening disorders and provides insight into life with an eating disorder.
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Advertising Strategy
Using PhysiCAL (low fat) milk as a case study, this program introduces the concepts of marketing and the techniques available to ultimately sell a product. Firstly, Sandhurst Farms identifies a human need or requirement and a niche market. A target group of consumers, selected and defined in terms of lifestyle image, then guide the development of the marketing strategy for the final product.
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Introducing Textiles
This program introduces students to fibers, fabrics and textiles. It tells the story. of the development of fabrics from earliest times to cottage industry, then the move to large factories brought about in the Industrial Revolution. We see how today’s technology has produced fabric types and manufacturing processes that have again revolutionized the industry. The differences between natural and synthetic fibers are looked at. The program then explores the processes used in turning both natural and synthetic fibers into yarns and then into fabrics, and looks at a range of fabric types, their different properties and their uses. Finally, the program looks at recent developments in the industry and the appearance of new fabrics on the scene.
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A Textile World
This program looks at the multitude of industries involved with textile manufacture and use, and establishes how vital the textile industry is to the global economy. Various finishing techniques to different fabrics are explored, showing how treating them in different ways can change and enhance certain properties. The program then looks at the testing of fabrics – in a school and a commercial laboratory -which properties are commonly tested for, and why it is important to continually test them. The program examines ways in which the environmental impact of textile manufacture and use can be reduced and how the fashion industry has reflected the development of textiles over time.
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
The repercussions of a trauma can haunt you for a lifetime. Viewers are presented with two cases of PTSD – a sexual assault victim and a teacher shot by a student – and find out about the latest methods of treatment.
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All Systems Go Again!
Bringing the classic All Systems Go bang up to date with great explanatory graphics and modern examples, the program covers the three major energy systems of the body: ATP-PC, Lactic and Aerobic.