Education

Lesson Plan: Grades 3 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health & Civics

ACCESSURF HAWAII (00:09:58)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The spirit of Hawaii comes alive in this film about AccesSurf, an organization dedicated to giving everyone the chance to experience the magnificence of the ocean. By providing therapeutic instruction and making Hawaii's beautiful beaches accessible to anyone, regardless of disability, AccesSurf exhibits the true essence of aloha.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health

ADRENALINE JUNKIE (00:11:15)

• FEBRUARY 2008

Jackson Hole Avalanche Search and Rescue Team and its K-9 rescue dogs perform a "live" rescue when a skier gets trapped in an avalanche and is buried alive.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Earth Science

CHANGE AT THE TOP OF THE WORLD (00:37:48)

• SEPTEMBER 2007

The defining question of this century will be: how do we preserve the environment and also shareholder wealth? Is wealth nature itself or is it the treasures underneath that must be mined out? The Arctic symbolizes this conflict.

Lesson Plan: Grades 3 - 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health

COMMON THREADS (00:08:49)

• OCTOBER 2008

Teaching students basic kitchen skills, they also learn to connect with their bodies, their neighbors, and the outside world — in bite-sized lessons.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Social Sciences, Foreign Language

EXPLORE CHINA (00:48:49 )

• APRIL 2006

Explore went to China on a fact-finding mission led by Charles Annenberg Weingarten, a trustee of the Annenberg Foundation. During the three-week trip, the team discovered many of China's hidden gems: philosophy, art, education, and rural life. They also discovered how the country's hard-working and innovative leaders were working to solve issues of the environment, human rights, and public health.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health

FIGHTING HIV (00:09:14)

• NOVEMBER 2006

Although India's HIV rate is much lower than other developing nations, some 5.7 million people still reportedly carry the virus. The efforts of Dr. Suniti Solomon and her team at the Y.R.G. Centre for AIDS Research and Education have taken care of 11,000 patients and are helping to slow the spread of the epidemic.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health & Civics

FISH OUT OF WATER (00:18:48)

• SEPTEMBER 2008

Combat Vets suffering from PTSD participate in a fly fishing workshop hosted by non-profit Sun Valley Adaptive Sports. Explore the connection between nature and healing.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Life Science

GORILLAS... 98.6% HUMAN (00:22:09)

• APRIL 2008

How ironic that the one creature deemed all violent is the most peaceful: the mountain gorilla. With only 720 remaining, Craig Sholley of AWF teaches us about his organization's efforts to preserve gorillas in Rwanda.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health & Safety

GUARDIANS OF THE SEA: LIFEGUARD LEGENDS (00:11:25)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The lifeguards of the North Shore of Oahu are the modern day sheriffs of the wild west. This film pays tribute to their selfless acts of heroism. A must see for all surf lovers!

Lesson Plan: Grades 3 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Science

GUARDIANS OF THE SEA: ORCAS (00:09:45)

• SEPTEMBER 2006

Dr. Paul Spong of Orca Lab studies orca linguistics. Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research discovered the impact that navy sonar was having on whales. Meet the world's leading experts on orcas.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: World History

HEBRON (00:07:37)

• JUNE 2007

In Hebron, a human rights organization called B'Tselem is giving children video cameras to document their daily lives, hoping that it will lessen violence between Palestinians and Jews.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Health, World History

HERO (00:03:55)

• JULY 2005

A woman of boundless love abandons the life she knew to start an orphanage in Ethiopia. Starting with a child she picked up from a dead mother's body, she now cares for over 5,000 children. An inspiration to us all.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Civics/Social Studies

HOMEBOY (00:06:26)

• AUGUST 2005

Homeboy Industries is bringing hope to some of L.A.'s toughest neighborhoods by providing ways for at-risk youth and former gang members to meaningfully contribute to their communities. Under the leadership of the inspiring Father Greg Boyle, and with the motto Nothing Stops a Bullet like a Job, they guide more than 1,000 young people a month away from gang life.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Music and Dance

INDIA'S SONG (00:20:29)

• NOVEMBER 2006

Meet John Singh, Rajisthani Maverick, who is single handedly trying to save traditional Indian music from going extinct. A must see for all Indian music lovers!

Lesson Plan: Grades 3 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Science

KECK OBSERVATORY (11:10)

• MARCH 2009

Exactly how big is our universe, and what place do we have in it? Come explore the Keck Observatory, where the human mind is opened to a vast realm of new possibilities.

Lesson Plan: Grades K - 4
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Science & Social Sciences

KOKUA HAWAI'I FOUNDATION (00:04:58)

• FEBRUARY 2008

The Kokua Hawai'i Foundation was founded by Jack Johnson and his wife Kim, who wanted to share the importance of caring for the planet with Hawaii's youth. Through catchy songs like 'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle,' and enabling schools to run field trips, gardening education, and nutrition programs, the foundation is helping to create an environmentally conscious generation.

Lesson Plan: World History (Grade 10), Drama (Grades 9 – 12)
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Drama & Social Sciences

NO CHILD IS BORN A TERRORIST (00:21:23)

• JUNE 2007

Zacharia Zubeidi, head of the al-Aqsa Martyrs brigade in Jenin, has survived four assassination attempts by Israeli forces. While interviewing him, I expected to be gunned down at any moment.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: World History

OASIS OF PEACE (00:05:45)

• JUNE 2007

Problems arise when people simply do not understand one another. At the community school in Neve Shalom-Wahat al-Salam — named in both Hebrew and Arabic — children learn both languages at a very young age, thus cultivating a spirit of communication and mutual understanding. The village is a true rarity, as Jews and Palestinian Arabs live together in cooperation and respect.

Lesson Plan: Grades 3 – 8
Curriculum and Standards Connections: World History

RABBI TEACHER (00:04:38)

• JUNE 2010

What does it mean to be Jewish? Rabbi Engelman guides us through Jerusalem explaining the meaning of Judaism.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Civics, World History

RAINDROPS OVER RWANDA (00:22:38)

• APRIL 2008

Explore traveled to the Kigali Memorial Centre in Rwanda to learn about the tragedy of the 1994 Rwandan genocide. See what they discovered along the way.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Civics, Geography, World History

RAMANA'S GARDEN (00:11:03)

• NOVEMBER 2006

India is a land of startling contrasts and inequality. Dr. Prabhavati Dwabha came to India to find herself; instead, she found people in need and a new purpose in life. At Ramana's Garden, Dr. Dwabha is working to give a future to children who would otherwise be without one.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: United States History, Language Arts - Literature (The Crucible by Arthur Miller)

SALEM WITCH HUNT (00:30:00)

• OCTOBER 2009

Fear is the quicksand of humanity. In 1692, mass hysteria led to the hanging of nineteen innocent people in Salem. Join historians as they piece together what really happened.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Civics, Health

SAM SULLIVAN: LIFE IN A WHEEL (00:16:54)

• JUNE 2009

"Before my disability there were 10 billion opportunities for me to explore. Now there’s probably five billion, far more than I’ll ever be able to attempt.” - Former Mayor of Vancouver, Sam Sullivan

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Civics, Geography, World History

SPIRITUAL INDIA: RIVER OF COMPASSION (00:27:40)

• NOVEMBER 2006

The Ganges River is the mother of India yet she is endangered by pollution. Meet Swamiji Muni Baba and other great Indian minds who refuse to let her die. A film festival favorite.

Lesson Plan: Grades 9 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Language Arts, Theater Arts, Health

STREET POETS (00:11:40)

• AUGUST 2009

With the motto of "One Street, One Heartbeat, One Love," LA-based Street Poets teaches young people how to develop their poetic voice and share their feelings about life on the street, in schools, and in juvenile detention facilities. By giving them an artistic outlet for expression, Street Poets empowers Los Angeles County youth to transcend self-destructive lifestyles and creatively transform both lives and communities.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Social Studies

TRAVELING WITH JIHAD (00:27:16)

• JUNE 2010

When viewed through the lens of a shared history, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam provide differing perspectives on similar themes. Join Jihad Turk as he leads Charles Annenberg Weingarten through the common threads that tie the western faiths with that of Islam.

Lesson Plan: Grades K – 5
Curriculum and Standards Connections: Science

WILD DOLPHINS (00:08:25)

• JULY 2007

Denise Herzing, the Jane Goodall of the sea, dedicates her life to researching wild spotted dolphins in the Bahamas. Go underwater and fall in love with these sacred creatures.

Lesson Plan: Grades 6 – 12
Curriculum and Standards Connections: World History

YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MUSEUM (00:06:42)

• JUNE 2007

By reconstructing the events that lead to the Holocaust, the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum aims to bring the past to life and prevent future atrocities through greater understanding.