Energy is never created nor destroyed – just transferred from one form to another. It’s one of the most fundamental concepts in physics, but can be one that students find challenging when first introduced to it. This video production uses an engaging presenter and familiar objects and scenarios – including skateboarding, tennis, vehicles and plant growth to explore different forms of energy, their effects on objects and processes and conversion from one form to another. Sections include what is energy, kinetic energy (including electrical, radiant and sound), potential energy and energy transformations. Students of Science at lower to middle levels will find this resource ideal for consolidating their understanding of these important fundamental areas.
Languages: English
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Push and Pull Forces
Any type of motion means a force is at work, it is one of the most fundamental concepts in physics, and has formed the basis of the work of many pioneering scientists, including Isaac Newton. This program introduces forces and some important basic laws and principles of physics. Content covered includes defining and identifying forces, balanced forces, unbalanced forces and inertia. Led by a presenter, a range of familiar objects is used to demonstrate and simplify a number of concepts, including a car, a canoe, a bicycle and even a milkshake. It is an engaging resource, aimed at lower to middle level secondary students of Science, which uses every day situations to explain these important fundamental areas.
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Recognizing Abusive Relationships
“There’s no justification or reason good enough for someone to hurt, threaten, neglect or take advantage of you. Especially when the person doing it is supposed to care about the victim.” Recognizing Abusive Relationships is a compelling and informative program that tackles this important issue with sensitivity and openness. Viewers are provided with straightforward information to help them understand and identify what abuse looks like in family and dating relationships. Forms of abuse (physical, psychological, sexual, neglect) and warning signs are clearly outlined and supported through the dramatized voices of victims sharing their feelings on, and experiences of abuse. The strength of this program is that it dispels many common excuses of abusers and focuses on empowering the abused. Developed to address middle to senior secondary health and personal development courses, this resource is also a valuable tool for tertiary study in related fields.
WARNING: This program contains themes that may be distressing to some viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. -
Sexual Identity
This program addresses the changes youth undergo as their sexuality and sexual identity develop during adolescence. The first half of the program discusses the complex nature of personal identity, gender, and sexual orientation. The second half looks at ways in which viewers can make informed, responsible choices about sex and examines key elements of healthy relationships like respect and open communication. Ideal for junior to middle secondary health and personal development students, the clever animated sequences and engaging, relatable young presenter are well suited for this audience. Above all, the program promotes the acceptance of diversity and highlights the importance of making decisions that are best for your health and well being.
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Hospitality
Sustainable environmental practices not only minimize an organization’s environmental footprint but there is also potential for significant bottom-line gains. This program focuses on environmental sustainability in hospitality where the focus in recent decades has been very much about efficient resource use, minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations, and improving resource efficiency. Award-winning Melbourne-based Alto Hotel, Australia’s first carbon-neutral hotel, presents an excellent case study. Further expert comment is offered by an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations.
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Manufacturing
Environmental sustainability is about designing and implementing practices and processes within a workplace that do not waste or exhaust natural resources or cause ecological damage. This program focuses on environmental sustainability in the manufacturing and light industry, where technology and innovation have contributed significantly to greater efficiency in both resource use and productivity. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations and improving resource efficiency. Award-winning Melbourne-based printing company, Vega Press, is an excellent case study and a range of its initiatives are examined. Further expert comment is offered by an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations.
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Office
This program focuses on environmental sustainability in an office environment where recent decades have seen major gains made in minimizing waste and using resources more efficiently. Areas covered include identifying resources and environmental issues, compliance with regulations and improving resource efficiency. Two experts offer a range of insightful comments, including a representative from a major regional waste management group, and an industry trainer from Kangan Institute’s Centre for Competitive Operations. This is an excellent program for students in various disciplines who are examining contemporary issues in today’s workplace.
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Changing States of Matter
Using experiments, graphics and film this program explains the following topics for junior secondary science students. – Particle theory of matter – Changes of state – Latent heat – Expanding and contracting – States of matter all around us.
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Food and Digestion
This program introduces junior secondary students to digestion and food testing. Many experiments – both with food testing and enzyme activity – are shown. Graphics showing how the digestive system functions are also featured. Topics include: – Testing for nutrients – Mouth and oesophagus – The stomach – The small intestines – The large intestines and waste.
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Magnetic Forces
This program introduces junior secondary students to magnets and magnetism. It covers the following topics; – Magnetic theory – Magnetic fields – The earth as a magnet – Electromagnets and electric motors – Magnets in everyday life. Experiments, graphics and footage of applications of magnets and electromagnets are used to explain these concepts.