Wasps and bumblebees have a special type of social system. Their colonies are made up of many sterile female workers, who care for the offspring of one or a few fertile queens. Topics include after emerging from hibernation, the queen starts the new colony by herself; female workers are produced and start to forage; unfertilized eggs (males) are laid; males and new queen emerge, the colony disintegrates and the new queens hibernate.
Grade levels: Upper Elementary (4-6)
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Sto:lo – People of the River
THE STONE PEOPLE. In the Frazer valley many ancient peole were turned to stone in order to encourage people to live well. LEGENDS AND ARCHAEOLOGY. Many of the ancient stories correlate with historic events such as sea level changes. Gordon Mohs explains the legends and show his archaelogical dig near to one of these stone people. NATIVE SPRITUALITY The people still have their traditional beliefs handed down from generation to generation.
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Soccer Skills
Topics include warm-up techniques; passing; dribbling; juggling; trapping; shooting; training drills. These skills are taught by Dusan Purac, who is a former European professional. His students include world superstars Zvonimir Boban and Dejan Savicevic”Dusan Purac is a top technician who has successfully trained many young footballers. He does a lot for the development of football … and we appreciate his commitment. Walter Gagg, Head of Technical Department, FIFA.
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Rainforests
Presented by Richard Morecroft, this video is an excellent introduction to rainforests, providing information on their nature and structure and the role of light, water, soils, fauna, and vegetation in a rainforest. The video concludes with ideas that summaries the main points of view about logging rainforests, leaving viewers to develop their own opinions.
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Recycling Processes
This video explores the factory processes of recycling, iron, aluminium, glass, paper, water and building materials. And what is the environmental cost of not recycling?
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Plate Tectonics
The changing face of our planet is due to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, sea floor spreading, subduction zones and mountains pushing up. Maps and international footage provide a clear picture of how tectonic plates move and form. The theory of Pangaea and how the continents have positioned themselves is depicted.
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Insects and Plants – How they trap their prey
Insects and spiders have developed unique methods of catching prey – they trap them, or they ambush them. Creatures like spiders and the Venus fly-trap, lure their victims into elaborate traps. Others, like the praying-mantis and the diving beetle lie in wait before launching an attack.
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Multicultural Canada (Junior)
This popular and acclaimed video looks at multiculturalism by asking first what we mean by culture. Culture encompasses our beliefs, values and how we think and view the world around us. Topics covered in this video include the history of diversity, multicultural policy, integration, racism and discrimination, culture sharing and how to build on multiculturalism.
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Meteorites
Comets, meteorites, and asteroids. The effects of meteorites on the dinosaurs and the shape of our planets surface. The discovery of Iridium concentrations in rock strata and their links to meteorites. Satellite images of craters in Siberia, Mexico, Canada, Australia and Namibia. Computer generated images of meteorites. Chrondites, containing amino acids, supplying the original matter of our solar system.