With the aid of a dramatized section, this program aims to make a very positive contribution to combating the increasing problem of bullying in our schools. It explains to children why kids bully and offers strategies for them to use to deal with the bullies they may encounter.
Subjects: Health
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Bullying: The Inside Story
“Bullying – The Inside Story, is a view inside the mind of Ben, a typical student in secondary school. Ben finds himself in a variety of situations in which he is potentially a victim, bully and on-looker of some unpleasant business in his school. As he faces three key scenarios, he debates in his mind the pros and cons of each dilemma. The debate takes place between four animated characters – Party Marty, B. Negative, Max Power and Dr. Sensible – who although funny at times, treat the issue seriously.
Interviews with students and psychologist Dr, Andrew Fuller provide additional insight into the scenarios and give hope for challenging the culture of bullying in schools.” -
Bullying Behaviors: Investigating Myths and Facts
Bullying is an everyday problem that occurs in all schools. Every student will be involved in bullying in one form or another at some point during their formal education, whether as a direct target, as the bully, a participant or a bystander. This program explains to students what bullying is and the many different forms it can take. It also provides students with a range of coping mechanisms and strategies.
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Binge Drinking
A growing issue among adolescents is binge drinking. What is binge drinking, who is likely to be involved in binge drinking and what are the effects and consequences of this behavior are all questions answered in this program. Geoff Munro, the Director of the Australian Drug Foundation’s Community Alcohol Action Network describes the effects of alcohol in the body and the consequences of alcohol addiction. Also included are views from young people about their attitudes towards binge drinking, some warning signs for detecting alcohol addiction in friends and strategies for reducing alcohol consumption and drinking responsibly.
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Adolescence, Food and Health
With the aid of a group of passionate kids, stunning graphics, great music and solid research, we explore the relationship adolescents have with food, as we cover: The physical needs for nutrients and energy.; The emotional needs which food satisfies, though not always successfully.; The desire for fast, convenience food in the home and outside and the impact of this on nutritional status and present and future health.; The prevalence and causes of adolescent eating disorders.; Some possible solutions/policy initiatives.
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Battle Scars: An Overview of our Defense Against Disease
This program explores the human immune system and the body’s defenses against disease.
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Beating Bacteria: A User’s Guide
This humorous cross-curricula program shows students how harmful bacteria can hide – and grow – in even the most clean-looking of environments.
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A to Z of Risk: A Young Person’s Guide
Risk-taking is a part of life, but in the process of growing and maturing teenagers often take unnecessary, dangerous risks. The A to Z of Risk (A young person’s guide) is divided into 26 fast-paced segments of drama, fact, personal stories, and insights to help students focus on risk-taking behavior that builds up rather than destroys both themselves and others. Topics covered: Sex, Driving, Drugs, Relationships and Decision-making
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Kids’ Planet
Kids’ Planet is a fun and engaging new educational and entertainment series for kids which reinforces the key values and manners taught to children by parents, grandparents, and teachers, at home and in school. From confidence, humility, and forgiveness, to honesty, responsibility, cooperation, and dignity, the show helps kids understand the importance of being courteous, developing good values, and making smart choices in life.
Our host, Nova, a whimsical young girl, along with her friends and pets, enlightens viewers and takes them on an adventure to explore the world around them. The series strengthens important customs, values, and virtues in a fun, imaginative, and innovative way
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Insatiable Teens
Youth Documentary Series, taking an in depth look at the darker side of the pleasures accessible to teenagers in the 21st Century. When a seemingly harmless overindulgence begins to develop into a life-altering addiction, who is ultimately to blame, and who is there who can help !?