Bullying is a significant and serious issue in our schools with long term ramifications for those at the receiving end of it. This program raises awareness and explores through role-plays, vox pop and commentary, the three major elements within any bullying situation, be it physical or psychological; the bully, the victim and the bystander. With special emphasis given to the potential power of those not directly involved in bullying to play a part. This video is an ideal tool for student discussion in conjunction with a whole school anti-bullying policy.
Grade levels: Upper Elementary (4-6)
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Life Cycles of the Butterfly – 1-6
This 20-minute documentary tells the story of butterflies and their life cycle. Close up and time-lapse photography offer the chance to see many aspects of butterfly life that would otherwise be difficult to see. Butterflies and their Life Cycle examine; egg laying and hatching, caterpillar development, pupation, emergence and life as an adult butterfly.
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Bees
An extraordinary look at bees, their social hierarchy, communication by scent and touch, food gathering skills and their perception of color. Organized into four key sections; division of labour, food gathering, communication and sight.
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Australian States and Territories
A journey around Australia as each state and territory is examined in turn. The colonial history of Australia, and how this led to the formation of the states with the advent of federation is investigated. The history, physical geography, climate and weather patterns of each state are examined, as well as land use and population density. We also look at the major industries in each region, and the importance of the mining and agricultural industries to the nation as a whole.
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Artists of Line and Color: Matisse, Gauguin, and Dufy
This program covers Dufy, Gauguin, Matisse. Students are taught how to recognize the different styles and subjects of these expressive painters of line and color.
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Artists of Pop Art: Warhol, Thiebaud, and Lichtenstein
This program features Lichtenstein, Thiebaud, Warhol. The style of Pop art is explored as students learn to recognize the work Lichtenstein, Thiebaud, and Warhol.
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Fantasy Art: Chagall, Magritte, and Klee.
In this program, students are introduced to Chagall, Klee, Magritte. The style of Fantasy art is explored as students learn to recognize the work of Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, and Rene Magritte
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Impressionism: Cassatt, Degas, and Renoir
This program features Degas, Renoir, Cassatt. The different styles and subjects of three important Impressionist artists are compared as students learn to recognize the work of each artist.
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Painters of the American Scene: Benton, Wood, and Hopper
This program is an introduction to Benton, Hopper, Wood. Students are taught how to recognize the different styles and subjects of these painters of the American scene.
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Post-Impressionism: Van Gogh, Seurat, and Cezanne
This program features Cezanne, van Gogh, Seurat. The distinct styles are subject of the Post-Impressionist artists are explored and students learn to recognize each artist’s work.