Christine Enfield doesn’t recall hearing her diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis – she was only 6 years old. Christine’s disease and her pain are severe. Her life is a daily struggle for control over a disease that can be treated but not cured. Christine’s experience with arthritis, and three other intimate stories, describes the tribulations of arthritis sufferers. It is an insight into a disease that affects virtually every family in Canada. Animated illustrations provide a dynamic schematic of the disease and take us for a ride through the human body to witness the origin, progression and treatment of the disease.
Producers: Alberta Advanced Education
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FAS Forward: A Fresh Look at Fetal Alcohol Syndrome – Guide
A comprehensive Viewer’s Guide provides suggested activities and discussions based on segments of the video program FAS Forward: A Fresh Look at Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
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FAS Forward: A Fresh Look at Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Ray, Sadie, Naomi and Sindy live with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. Day to day they cope with the effects caused by their exposure to alcohol before they were born. These individuals debunk some of the myths surrounding the disease and show how, with the support of people who love and care for them, they are able to lead rich and meaningful lives.
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Windows of Inquiry
This program examines evidence of global change from the aspect of what has been induced by human activities and what is a result of natural process. An explanation of how each of the earth’s ecosystems are tied together reveals why changes in one affects the others. The program also uses evidence of past global change to predict what we can expect in the future.
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Witnessing the Impacts
This program looks at atmospheric and biodiversity change and the global warming phenomenon. We investigate the effects of pollution on various ecosystems and why the Arctic has been affected by pollution from southeast Asia, helping us understand how our local activities may be affecting people on the other side of the world for years to come.
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Committed to Change
The ecological footprint – this is the mark on the earth left behind by each person based on the amount of resources they have consumed. If the strain we put on natural resources continues at the present rate, the earth will no longer be able to support its inhabitants. This program examines possible solutions and asks the question: is it too late?
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Death by Chocolate
Hear intriguing secrets of fine chocolate production from the lips of a Belgian master, then take a “temperance” lesson from a world-class pastry chef. The dessert created is so incredibly beautiful you’ll be forced to suffer endless adulation from your dinner guests. Are you up for it?
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The Cyber Self
With new technology like the Internet, human communication is creating a whole new range of interactions and definitions that challenge old ways of thinking about ourselves. In this program, meet a teenage girl involved in a disturbing online cult, a young woman who becomes engaged to be married, and a cancer sufferer who expands his world beyond the confines of his apartment.
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The Music
The music of choir must not only impress an audience, but it must captivate the vocalists that will rehearse and perform it repeatedly. This program covers the significance of selecting choral music, preliminary and interpretive score study, and marking the score. It also examines rehearsal preparation and techniques.
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Boys, Girls and Games
The Internet creates a whole new context for gender and personality issues in communication. This program explores the online roles of gender and age, as well as the behavioural effects of anonymity. It also looks at the competitive and cooperative aspects of electronic gaming, from sophisticated multi-user domains to violent “shoot-em-ups.”