Accounting reports convey vital information about cash, profit and financial position to the owner and key stakeholders of a business. This program explores the content and format of the three key accounting reports: the cash flow statement, profit and loss statement and balance sheet. Insights are provided from real business owners/managers about how these reports are used within the business for analysis and decision making.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Understanding Prejudice
Prejudice in the 21st century may not seem overt, yet we remain a prejudiced society. Whether it’s racial assumptions, views on gender, income, vocation, clothing, even whole cities or suburbs, all of us hold prejudicial thoughts. In this intelligent and thought-provoking program we explore some of the reasons why society chooses to ‘accept’ some people, but excludes and rejects others. Including a brief historical look at groups of people who have experienced prejudice, and why these views differ today, this is an excellent discussion starter for your classroom. Leading psychologist Andrew Fuller provides commentary on the impact of prejudice on individuals, how prejudice is perpetuated, what to do in the face of injustice and how to embrace and accept differences. Chapter: 1.Introduction 2.What’s In and What Isn’t 3.Ask the Question: Why? 4.What it Means to be Different 5.The Impact of Prejudice 6. What We Can Do About Prejudice 7.Conclusion
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Introduction to Electricity
This program introduces the concept of electricity to the student who has used this source of energy all his or her life but has never really understood where it comes from and how it works. It gives a little of the early history and covers static and current electricity. The analogy of a stream of water is used to help explain the concept of current, resistance and voltage. Students are shown where our electricity comes from and a large range of examples of where it is used. It is also stressed that this resource should not be wasted and why.
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Introduction to Polymers
This program introduces students to the world of polymers. Students look at a number of monomers and the processes of addition polymerization and condensation polymerization in order to produce a desired polymer. Properties of both thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers are also investigated with links to the relationship between physical properties of a material and the type of bonding that is occurring both within and between the molecules. Students will also look at elastomers and the various degrees of cross linking and the process of Vulcanization.
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Natural Selection: Its Place in Modern Society
Natural Selection is a process which affects every species on Earth, including humans. This program illustrates how Natural Selection continues to affect us all in fundamental ways that will determine our future survival as a species. Included in the program is a brief explanation of Natural Selection, examples of how Natural Selection is operating all around us, how Natural Selection has affected human evolution and how it is still affecting our daily lives. The program concludes with the reciprocal view of how modern human society is affecting Natural Selection processes in the environment, and the consequences for the future of life on Earth.
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Renewable Fuels
Traditionally we have relied heavily upon non-renewable energy resources, however we have now reached a tipping point globally where the environment cannot sustain such impact, nor do we have the resources to continue this. This program clearly shows the environmental impacts of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It guides us through numerous renewable energy sources, how the energy is collected and the pros and cons of renewable energy. The program also explores what is happening around the globe with the introduction of wind farms, wave parks and solar farms. This is an up-to-date look at a vital issue.
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Our Place in Space: Astronomy
Who hasn’t stared in wonder at the night sky and wanted to know more? Astronomy is the scientific study of our place in space: it is an amazing science that utilizes both the most sensitive modern instruments and an acute sense of wonder and curiosity. In this program astronomy comes to life; we meet modern enthusiasts and experts, get to know the incredible history of star gazing, celestial clockwork and get a clear explanation of the celestial sphere, we examine the history and development of telescopes and take a look at the new discoveries shattering our conceptions of the universe. This is an inspiring, high quality production packed with scientific information.
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Knowing When to Say No
In order for development to occur adolescents involve themselves in a number of positive and negative risk taking activities. This program is an excellent way to begin the discussions that are necessary with young people with regard to the many issues/problems that they sometimes face. Issues discussed by a teenage boy and girl include values, drugs, sex and road trauma.
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The African Savannah: Animals in Their Habitats 1
This program explores the open savannahs of Africa, particularly the mammals that inhabit them and the trees that border these grasslands. It shows how the different animals interact with each other and the non-living elements of their habitat to maintain a healthy balance. The threat from an increasing human population for homes, food and other resources, and the resultant threat to the survival of many animal groups, is also investigated. The program looks at international breeding programs around the world which were established to protect these animals and enable them to reproduce in captivity so their gene pool is preserved.
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Taking Control: Strategies for Coping with Stress
Stress is something we can learn to cope with. In this video, we explore some of the types of stress encountered in secondary school, their main causes and how adolescent people can identify and cope with them. We look at various ways young people can learn to manage their stress, minimizing distress and preparing themselves to survive anticipated stressful situations, such as Examinations. Looking at positive and negative attitudes to coping with stress expressed by those who have successfully learnt how to accomplish this.