Grade levels: Senior High (10-12)

  • Redox Rocks

    Each metal can be oxidized and does so differently due to it’s different reactivity. The extraction of metal is a reversal of this process called reduction. Topics include activity series of metals; extraction of copper – roasting; extraction of zinc – roasting and electrolysis; extraction of aluminum – electrolysis.

  • Shakespeare – Breathing life into text

    This video looks at how different interpretations of Shakespeare’s texts bring different meanings to scenes. Theatre director David Ritchie discusses his method for bringing Shakespeare to life on the stage, and how different choices made for actors make their influences felt on the performance. An in depth look at two crucial scenes in ‘Hamlet’, and how these choices made by actors can vastly change the meaning and implications of these important scenes. Also good for students of Drama and other performing arts.

  • Shakespeare – Directing for film and stage

    This video looks at the various challenges in dealing with bringing Shakespeare’s plays to life, from a directing point of view. Taking scenes from ‘Hamlet’, directors discuss ways of interpreting the texts, and how those choices affect the meaning and performance. The video shows that Shakespeare’s texts are as open to interpretations as they are subject to context. The video also discusses the stylistic possibilities and limitations of both stage and film, and how these parameters inform the choices for directors.

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Klippers Organic Acres

    Klippers Organic Acres provides organic produce to customers

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Spray Creek Ranch

    Spray Creek Ranch is a regenerative organic, Animal-Welfare-Approved livestock farm raising grass-fed cattle and sheep, and pasture-raised chickens, hens, pigs, and turkeys. Since 2014 they have transitioned over 400 acres into organic production, and are currently working on building an on-farm abattoir. The film showcases regenerative agriculture, rotational grazing, animal welfare practices, and working with the environment to protect all species.

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Glorious Organics

    Glorious Organics is a small-scale, cooperatively owned and operated farm that grows mixed vegetables for farmers markets, restaurants and a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The film showcases their co-operative model and organic practices, and discusses the importance of supporting local farms, adaptations for climate change and the effects of extreme weather events on farms and farmers.

  • The Great Disconnect

    The Great Disconnect uncovers why, in a world seemingly more connected than ever before, people are feeling more and more socially isolated

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Davey Creek Ranch

    Davey Creek Ranch raised and market finished farm raised beef directly to consumers. They also produce and market quality hay and honey. The film focuses on rotational grazing, soil regeneration, grass-fed beef, and the relationship between farmers and their animals.

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming – Gathering Place

    The Gathering Place Coop is a co-operative and food hub of producers based in northern Alberta who grow food and direct sell to eaters. Additionally, they prepare the ingredients into meals that are sold online or served at their restaurant. The film showcases the regenerative growers for the co-op as well as their restaurant and the local community.

  • Depth of Field – Films About Farming -Grounded Acres Organic Farm

    Grounded Acres is a queer-run farm growing certified organic mixed vegetables and fruit on the Sunshine Coast of B.C. The film focuses on their growing practices that regenerate and contribute to the health of our ecosystems and how they create safer spaces in agriculture for 2SLGBTQIA+ folks like themselves.