Produced especially for students undergoing their senior years of secondary schooling, this program introduces us to the basic skills of successful study. It includes: the need to establish a good study environment, whole year and weekly planning, the value of library research, the importance of balancing study with other pursuits and interests, identifying and coping with study stress.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Nuclear Chemistry
A comprehensive look at the make up of the nucleus. What makes a stable nucleus? Radioisotopes and Fission vs. Fusion. A brief introduction to atomic structure sets the scene with students taken through the properties of particles that make up the nucleus including how and why some nuclei release energy and/or particles, with attention being placed to means of detecting ionizing radiation and uses of radioisotopes. Giving a historical perspective to this fascinating subject, the program also shows the sequence and importance of discoveries about the nucleus, including the major figures involved.
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Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are one of the most highly publicised but misunderstood illnesses in the world. This program examines what eating disorders are, their symptoms, myths and most effective treatments. Interviews are featured with school students who have suffered eating disorders, supporters of eating disorder victims, and expert psychologist Reinhild Robertson, a specialist in eating disorders. This program is filled with thorough information and real-life advice from people who’ve faced this condition.
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Surviving Student Stress
This program explores study stress explaining what it is, what causes it and what are some typical signs or symptoms to be wary of. Students, parents and teachers are also shown some very practical ways to help ease the load, including: the importance of a stable home and study environment, good time management and planning skills, a healthy eating and posture, exercise, rest and sleep, and the value of a strong support network. The video was produced with input from Melbourne University’s Learning Skills Unit, the Australian Physiotherapy Association and the Bendigo Health Care Group.
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Talking Gender
How is gender created? This program studies the effect on gender by: the media and society, education and careers, family and the home.
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Team Building: In Outdoor Education Programs
Most outdoor adventures throw a group of people together who barely know each other. Suddenly everyone must live together continuously for an extended period of time, make decisions and solve problems. This program focuses on how to confront some of these issues before being in the outdoors and emphasizes the importance of team building. Real life case studies will increase class interaction between students.
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The Knives are Out: Using Kitchen Knives Correctly
This information-rich program provides an overview of the use of knives in a commercial kitchen.
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Othello: New Perspectives
This program offers a close study of the relationships of Othello, Iago and Desdomona, and attempts to define the nature of Othello’s tragedy. The main characters’ private lives are seen against the background of the state of Venice, and the demands public duties make upon them. Special attention is given to the situation of women in the play. The program indicates a range of possible interpretations of Othello on stage.
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Not Fatal Butt….: The Effect of Just One Cigarette
With the aid of brilliant graphics, the program shows the increase in body tension, the effect of nicotine, rise in blood pressure, slowing of circulation and the decrease in lung capacity.
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Shakespearean Comedy
This program investigates the nature of comedy by examining Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” and “The Tempest”. The presenters discuss the humour, wit and social satire in these plays, and also stress the essential seriousness of great comedy, with its power to advance moral and spiritual values. Aimed at both beginning and more advanced students, the program shows how live performances will affect their interpretations of the plays.