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1-2-3 MAGIC:MANAGING 1945 : YEAR OF VICTORY Florida helping to save the gentle
DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR 106915 VH manatee and children handing out
200280 VH 20 min JS 1991 wattbuster citations to teachers in
120 min T 2000 Contains newsreels which are Selma, California who leave lights on in
This informative video, featuring Dr. important for the events shown and for empty rooms. 0245 English
Phelan’s entertaining seminar the emphases and biases of the
presentation and real-life family participants in those events. 0380 6 FIT KIDS’WORKOUTS
vignettes, provides easy-to-learn English 20 min 200257 DV
techniques that will teach you how to 40 min PIJ 2005
manage difficult behavior, as well as 1967, LA CONFEDERATION Consists of four 5-minute workouts, two
testing and manipulation, without 107475 VH 10-minute workouts, plus a brief
arguing, yelling or spanking. English 12 min JS 1980 "healthy message" at the end of every
120 min Dramatisation mettant en scène en exercise segment. These six workouts
politician conservateur, un marchand are based on the moves Judy teaches
100% WOMAN anglophone, un journaliste libèral et in her DVD "65 energy blasters." 0414
001988 DV prltre catholique èchangement leurs English 40 min
59 min JS 2004 rèflexions sur les avant ages et les
dangers de la Confèdèration pour le 65 ENERGY BLASTS WITH
100% Woman begins as Michelle
Dumaresq’s mountain-bike riding
Quèbec. 0599 French 12 min JUDY HOWARD
career did, careening down a rocky 200256 DV
1984 30 min PIJ 2005
path to be met with controversy. At the 105988 VH
centre of it all is the past of this extreme The four themes (African, Latin,
115 min JA 1984 Athletic and Hip Hop) contain 65
athlete - in particular, the first 20-odd Adapted from George Orwell’s classic
years of life that Michelle spent as "Energy Blasts", to be played one at a
novel of impossible love and tragic time or continuously for a great
Michael. In 2002, Dumaresq became betrayal in the twisted, futuristic world
the first openly transgendered woman workout! They’re great for improving
of "1984". 0508 English 115 min coordination, balance, agility, strength
in the world to be names to a national
team in any sport. A compelling and generally improving overall fitness
documentary that raises many 3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT levels. 0414 English 30 min
questions. 0657 English 59 min For descriptions see individual titles:
ANTARCTIC ANIMALS : LIVING ON IT TAKES A CHILD...CRAIG
THE EDGE [000052] KIELBURGER’S STORY
12 TRAVAUX D’ASTERIX, LES FLYING ANIMALS : WINGING IT 000786 DV
106050 VH [000053] 56 min IJSA 1998
82 min IS 1988 FOOD CHAINS : EAT AND BE 0604 English 56 min
Un long voyage inititatique sur le thème EATEN [000051]
de l’Odysèe. Ce long mètrage,où se OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS : 3-D SEA A LA DERIVE
succèdent sans relâche les èpreuves [000050] 002065 VH
les plus varièes, combine WATER CYCLE ; GO WITH THE 52 min JS 2003
admirablement le genre de Lafontaine FLOW [000037] De plus en plus inquiets face aux effets
avec celui de Lewis Carol. 0665 du rechauffement planetaire, les
French 82 min 3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTENT specialistes des variations climatiques
For descriptions see individual titles: sonnent l’alarme. Des iles entieres
HOW DO YOU KNOW? COLLECT sont aujourd’hui menacees d’etre
1929-1941 : THE GREAT THE DATA [000030]
DEPRESSION englouties, avec la hausse acceleree
HOW DO YOU KNOW? du niveau des oceans. 0714 French
000570 VH EXPERIMENT! [000031] 52 min
25 min S 1990
This video focuses on the political and REVOLUTION TRANQUILLE, LA A LA QUETE DU NARVAL AU
economic situation in the U.S. during 002101 VH PAYS DU SOLEIL DE MINUIT
the 1920s, the economic crash at the 47 min S 2002 103694 VH
end of the decade, and the American After a summary of Premier Maurice 60 min J 1990
response to the Great Depression. Duplessis’ almost 18 years of Un èquipe de six personnes visitent le
Particular attention is paid to the influence, the video describes the Grand Nord (le dètroit de Lancaster au
changing role of government during the Quiet Revolution. Jean Lesage, Paul nord de l’ı̂le de Baffin) afin de pagayer
1930s. Reference is made to the Gerin Lajoie and Rene Levesque are aux côtes du narval, la lègendaire
depression in Europe and to political identified, as are the social and licorne de mer. L’expèdition prend un
developments there, but the clear focus economic changes brought to Quebec tournant imprèvu lorsqu’elle rencontre
of the video is the American during this period. 0414 French des chasseurs Inuit et que les glaces
experience. Provides brief biographies 47 min ne se fendent pas. L’horaire est modifiè
of Presidents Hoover and Roosevelt, et l’èquipe est forcèe de marcher et de
and uses archival footage and narrative A5 tirer les kayaks. La dècouverte du
to illustrate the political, economic, and For descriptions see individual titles: narval et de son habitat prend une tout
social forces at play during this period. CANADIAN ARCTIC SERIES, THE autre dimension. 0254 French 60
0104 English 25 min [106670] min
1945-1989 : THE COLD WAR 50 SIMPLE THINGS KIDS CAN YEARS OF HOPE AND
106917 VH DO TO SAVE THE EARTH ANGER(1964 TO 1976):EPISODE
25 min IJS 1991 101052 VH 16A
VALOUR AND THE HORROR SERIES I 1991 001809 VH
- This video traces the origins and Part 1: Water and resources; 20 1/2 60 min IJS 2000
history of the Cold War, and examines min. Elementary students in Ocean CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
key events in Soviet-American relations City, Maryland cleaning up and SERIES - Post-war Canadian society
over the past half century. 0689 restocking a local stream and recycling experienced a period of unprecedented
English 25 min paper in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. growth and development. For many
Part 2: Greenlife, Wildlife, Energy and years, the people of Canada’s First
Air. A young boy in West Palm Beach, Nations had been the responsibility of
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the federal government under the third, a girl hesitantly submits to a boy’s ACIDES GRAS ESSENTIALS ET
Indian Act. Many lived in poverty, and advances and ends up pregnant and POISSONS
had no input into their rights. The 1969 alone. 0104 English 19 min 002158 VH
White Paper of the Trudeau 6:53 min S 2003
government included plans to phase ACADIANS, THE Documentaire. "Les acides gras a
out Indian status but no indication of a 107423 VH l’oeuvre dans le cerveau appartiennent
response to calls from Aboriginal 22 min IS 1985 essentiellement a deux familles: les
leaders to discuss past land and treaty When Champlain arrived in the New omega-6 et les omega-3. Ces derniers
claims before making changes to the World, he planted a colony in the area sont a l’honneur depuis qu’on leur a
Act. One of the leading members of a called Acadia, today known as Nova trouve des benefices pour la sante
new Aboriginal rights movement was Scotia and New Brunswick. Their story qu’on ne soupconnait pas. 0414
24-year-old Harold Cardinal. A new era is retold here. 0066 English 22 French 6:53 min
had begun. 0189 English 60 min min
AN ACT OF REMEMBRANCE
CIRCLE OF SUPPORT: LES ACADIENS 101414 VH
PRACTICAL GUIDE TO 107432 VH 15 min JS 1984
TOURETTE SYNDROME 20 min IS 1991 An award-winning film which shows
002145 DV Acadia a ètè la première region du battlefields, cemeteries, historic sites
35 min TA 2004 nouveau monde à ltre peuplèe et and war relics that exist today in
Designed for educators of students aujourd’hui son histoire s’ètend sur 350 Western Europe. Hear actual
with Tourette Syndrome and related annèes. Cee vidèo donne un excellent recordings of the voices of Hitler and
disorders, The Circle of Support is a survol de l’histoire de l’Acadie à partir Churchill along with unusual stories of
practical guide to the world of TS in the de l’èpoque de Samuel de Champlain real events that bring home the realities
classroom. Its content aims to increase jusqu’à l’expulsion des acadiens. of war. 0138 English 15 min
the viewer’s understanding of the nature 0066 French 20 min
of the disorder and to provide specific UN ACTE DE COURAGE
strategies so that educators may better ACCESS TO JUSTICE 107271 VH
100930 VH 30 min IS 1987
understand these students. Contents
of the kit: 1 DVD, 1 Manual, guide and 30 min S 1994 (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Baba,
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - le père de Tafia, dècide d’amener sa
checklist. 0931 English 35 min Subject: Equal Access to Justice.
fille pour l’hiver dans sa cabane en
0953 English 30 min pleine forlt afin de lui apprendre à
THE ABC’S OF CHILDREN’S
NUTRITION chasser. Quand Baba a un accident de
ACES: A STORY OF THE FIRST chasse, Tafia doit surmonter sa peur
104566 VH AIR WAR (CC)
23 min IS 1992 des trains afin d’aller chercher du
106891 VH secours. Plus tard, ils rèaliseront
The perfect complement for "Eating 92 min IS 1993
Healthy for Kids". This videotape ensemble qu’il y a toujours un temps
Using rarely seen archival footage pour montrer son courage dans la vie.
examines a child’s food choices, the Aces offers a fascinating first-hand look
relationship of diet and a child’s 0571 French 30 min
at the world’s first air war and the lives
behavior and the development of of those who came to be called the
physically fit kids. 0274 English ACTION DE GRACES CHEZ
"knights of the air." Aces brings to light GRAND-MERE
23 min the development of aircraft technology, 101355 VH
aerial strategy and fighter tactics during 7 min I 1988
ABEL’S ISLAND the war that began just 11 short years
105663 VH LES FETES CANADIENNES SERIE
after the Wright brothers pioneered the SERIES - Toute la famille s’est rèunie
30 min PI 1987 flying machine. Closed Captioned for
William Steig’s lyrical story of Abelard chez grand-mère Upensizer pour
the Hearing Impaired. 0714 English cèlèbrer l’Action de Grâces. Juste au
Hassam di Chirico Flint, an elegant 92 min
mouse who, while picnicking with his moment où l’on sert la dinde
beloved wife, Amanda, gets caught in a ACID RAIN : A NORTH traditionelle, les oncles Elmer et Max
furious storm and is swept away to a AMERICAN CHALLENGE dècident de raconter des histoires de
desert island. Abel must learn to 103119 VH dindes qui...tournent à la farce! 0714
survive using only his wits and his 16 min JS 1988 French 7 min
newly awakened creativity. Animated. Looks at the impact of acid
(See Also: ILA046) 0846 English precipitation on our woods, waters and ACTION: THE OCTOBER CRISIS
30 min wildlife and shows how the insidious 107447 VH
advance of acid rain threatens not only 87 min S 1980
ABORIGINAL VOICES SERIES the natural life around us, but our man- This film takes a thoughtful look at the
For descriptions see individual titles: made environment. (See Also: desperate days of erratic FLQ
THE NATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY ISC070) 0714 English 16 min bombings, the kidnapping of British
(CC) [104675] trade commissioner James Cross, the
ACID RAIN : THE INVISIBLE abduction and murder of Quebec
ABSTINENCE: DECIDING TO THREAT (CC) cabinet minister Pierre Laporte and the
WAIT 101068 VH War Measures Act that put the army on
104087 VH 25 min IJS 1993 the streets and suspended civil
19 min I 1994 EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY liberties. It places the October Crisis in
Features three scenarios depicting SERIES - Explores the causes and the longer perspective of history. 0714
couples involved in sexual decision effects of acid rain. Utilizes computer English 87 min
making and the consequences of these graphics, interviews and film footage to
decisions. In the first, a boy says no to examine the causes of acid rain, the ACTIVE KIDS;
his girlfriend’s advances. The effects on the environment and how to ANYTIME,ANYPLACE
resolution comes as they communicate clean the air. From the EARTH 000252 VH
clearly about their feelings. In the SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY Series. 36 min KPITA 1992
second, a couple become sexually IRP 002 Science K-7, IRP 025 This resource was developed to
active and we see the changes that take Chemistry 11 & 12 0104 English motivate,inform and instruct teachers,
place in their relationship, including a 25 min recreation leaders, parents,
fear of possible HIV infection. In the administrators, and children and youth.
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In the video, the activities are ADRIENNE CLARKSON ADVERTISING AND
demonstrated first in a workshop for PRESENTS SERIES CONSUMERISM:MEDIA &
education, health, and recreation For descriptions see individual titles: SOCIETY
professionals, and then in 10 different ARTHUR ERICKSON : 104630 VH
situations including an after-school CONVERSATIONS WITH AN 80 min JS 1989
YMCA program, a school assembly in ARCHITECT [104739] This is a resource package for students
a library, a portable classroom, a small and teachers involved in media study.
gymnasium and various classrooms. Contains a selection of 5 films and film
The video consists of the following ADVANCED EXISTING LIGHT excerpts. A resource guide contains
segments: Introduction,Anytime PHOTOGRAPHY notes and background information on
Activities, Activity Centres, Extra-Active 104962 VH each of the film selections. 0714
Activities and Checklist for Activities. JS English 80 min
0157 English 36 min Master photographer Gary Whelpley
shows how to use "the light that
ACTIVITIES OF PLANTS happens to be on the scene". English ADVERTSING, SALES
200271 VH PROMOTION AND PUBLIC
14 min 2007 RELATIONS
This 14-minute video and teacher’s ADVENTURERS AND MYSTICS, 002201 VH
guide covers the plant life cycle. It is a 1540 TO 1670 (EPISODE 2A) 30 min S 2004
thorough investigation of 000973 VH CONCEPTS IN MARKETING SERIES
photosynthesis, pollination, and 60 min IJS 2000 - An American hockey franchise, the
fertilization. It is visually stimulating and CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY Long Beach Ice Dogs, is featured as a
uses scientific vocabulary appropriate SERIES - The search for the Northwest model for sport marketing. The video
for this age. 0414 English 14 min Passage and the expansion of the focuses on promotional elements in
Grand Banks fishery make the New advertising, sales and PR. Fast-paced
ACTIVITY BASED World a destination for Europeans in and dynamic, this program will keep
MATHEMATICS SERIES the 16th century. Champlain begins his adolescents’ attention. Also suitable for
For descriptions see individual titles: legendary journeys and the precarious Marketing 11/12, Management
DATA ANALYSIS [102148] beginnings of New France are Innovation 12 and Entrepreneurship
established in an era of unprecedented 12. 0058 English 30 min
ACTIVITY BASED alliances and devastating conflicts.
MATHEMATICS SERIES Closed-captioned. 0189 English
For descriptions see individual titles: 60 min AEGEAN ART
GEOMETRY [102143] 104713 SL
1991
ADDICTIONS,COMPULSIONS ADVENTURERS AND MYSTICS, Representative examples of Minoan
AND ALTERNATIVE HIGHS 1540 TO 1670 (EPISODE 2B) and Mycenean painting, architecture,
104029 VH 000974 VH sculpture, and pottery. 13 slides 0046
23 min JS 1988 60 min IJS 2000 English
Why and how do addictions CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
occur,whether the addiction be alcohol SERIES - The search for the Northwest
or gambling. How can we achieve a Passage and the expansion of the UNE AFFAIRE DE FILLES: UN
"high" feeling in positive, life-enhancing Grand Banks fishery make the New DOCUMENTAIRE SUR
ways? 0983 English 23 min World a destination for Europeans in L’INTIMIDATION
the 16th century. Champlain begins his 013350 DV
L’ADMIRABLE MACHINE legendary journeys and the precarious 52 min JS 2005
103872 VH beginnings of New France are Dans Une affaire de filles, Lynn Glazier
26 min IS 1989 established in an era of unprecedented detruit l’idee recue que les filles sont
Titre anglais: "Landscapes". 0506 alliances and devastating conflicts. l’incarnation de la douceur et demontre
French 26 min Closed-captioned. 0189 English qu’il est faux de pretendre que les mots
60 min ne font de mal a personne. Le film ainsi
SMART FAST FOOD CHOICES : que le materiel d’exploitation
ADOLESCENT NUTRITION pedagogique qui l’accompagne
001746 VH THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY
AND BULLWINKLE (CC) constituent des outils d’apprentissage
10 min IJ 2003 essentiels pour aider les enfants a batir
Have you ever wondered what’s inside 104816 VH
de saines relations. 0564 French
your favourite fast foods? This video 39 min PI 52 min
looks at different types of fast food, in An entire volume featuring 4 episodes
particular their fat content, to enable of all your favorite Rocky and
the student to make the smartest Bullwinkle characters. Close Captioned L’AFFAIRE DU GOLF (CC)
choices out of what is available. 0267 for the Hearing Impaired. 0142 106075 VH
English 10 min English 39 min 26 min 1992
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES] Dans cet
ADOS-DOLLAR èpisode, Julie et Tom se rendent
002112 VH THE ADVENTURES OF TAXI compte que la richesse de Pierrot, un
25 min JS 2003 DOG de leurs auditeurs, consiste en des
ENJEUX SERIES - This program 105679 VH faux billets. Les intrèpides dècident
explores the spending habits and 5 min PI 1993 alors d’enqulter sur le club de golf qui a
money sense of teenagers. Teens A story of a stray dog, living in New embauchè Pierrot pour retrouver les
have at their disposal more money than York City, who is adopted by a warm- balles perdues. Les intrèpides
at any previous time in history, but hearted cab driver named Jim. Jim dècouvrent l’exisence d’un système de
rarely is the topic of household financial calls his new canine friend Maxi and livraisons et de paiements et, du mlme
management a subject for discussion together they share many adventures coup, la complicitè du gèrant. Français
between parents and their children. as Jim drives his cab around town. Langue Première K à 7 0104 French
Although filmed in Quebec, the video is 0207 English 5 min 26 min
pertinent to the reality of B.C. youth.
0414 French 25 min
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L’AFFAIRE RIEL: CRISES ET murderers within the Canadian legal AGE OF THE BEAVER
CHANGEMENTS system. For many prisoners, the two 000276 VH
107471 VH men symbolize hope and redemption. 17 min IJ 1952
10 min JS 1989 0189 English 23 min This film provides a brief history of the
L’importance de Riel dans cette fur trade in Canada, showing its effects
pèriode historique difficile et l’entrèe AFTERGLOW: A TRIBUTE TO on exploration and settlement.
des provinces de l’Ouest dans la ROBERT FROST Engravings and paintings from the
Confèdèration. 0599 French 10 IGLA14 VH periods represented convey the
min 35 min JS 1990 romance, the adventures and the
Burgess Meredith takes us to Robert hardships of traders, Indians and
AFRICA Frost’s home in Vermont and recites coureurs des bois. Animated maps
106482 VH many of the writer’s poems, providing indicate the old fur trade routes. 0714
25 min IJ 1991 insight into the author’s intentions. The English 17 min
Explores the varied regions of Africa, video spans the seasons with
including its tropical forests, savannas, appropriate readings. 0504 English AGE OF THE BUFFALO
deserts and mountains, as well as the 35 min 000868 VH
Nile, the world’s longest river, and the 14 min IJS 1964
Sahara, the largest desert; also AGAINST REASON: A A vivid recollection of the free west of
introduces some of Africa’s unique PORTRAIT OF JACK the North American Indian and the vast
wildlife. 0689 English 25 min MCCLELLAND herds of buffalo that once thundered
107438 VH across the plains. 0714 English
AFRICA :CHALLENGES IN THE 50 min JS 14 min
21ST CENTURY This film examines the complex and
013337 DV interesting life of Canadian nationalist AIDS ALERT
23 min JS 2004 and publisher, Jack McClelland. The 104207 VH
Africa is believed to be the cradle of programe reveals the history and 20 min JS 1988
civilization, where humankind continuing difficulties faced by the All about Acquired Immune Deficiency
originated millions of years ago. It is a Canadian publishing industry and disease. 0149 English 20 min
continent rich in natural resources, and offers valuable insight from our most
one that has made great strides in cherished authors. Featuring AIDS: ALLIE’S STORY
improving the quality of life for its interviews with Farley Mowat, Margret 104251 VH
people, yet still has many struggles . Atwood, Mordecai Richler, Margaret 14 min S 1994
Explores Africa’s history and the Laurence, Pierre Berton and Peter C. A cast study of a young woman, Allie
impact of its colonial legacy.Problems Newman. 0562 English 50 min Gertz, who contracted HIV after having
like HIV/AIDS, hunger and unprotected heterosexual contact.
controversial international trade THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM Interviews with Allie and her parents
policies continue to contribute to 106873 VH show their struggle with the syndrome.
Africa’s underdevelopment. 0058 30 min JS 1990 The video also discusses the spread of
English 23 min THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES AIDS and the need for sexual education
- Program #16 - The Age of Absolutism programs on college campuses. While
AFRICA: THE LAND AND THE - some monarchs, particularly in Allie demonstrates acceptance of her
RESOURCES France, claim they are answerable to disease, she warns the viewers to
001759 VH no earthly authority. Absolutism and protect themselves against the virus.
30 min IJ 2003 The Social Contract - political theorists 0104 English 14 min
Tour the world’s second-largest in England argue that authority
continent, exploring its diverse physical depends on the consent of the AIDS: FACTS FOR KIDS
features and natural assets. Here’s a governed. 0574 English 30 min 000904 VH
first-hand look at the variety of 9 min IJ 1997
landscapes, including deserts, rain THE AGE OF REASON, AN AGE An age-appropriate video informing
forests and large grassy savannahs. As OF PASSION (CC) kids from grades 4-6 how to protect
each major region is discussed, viewers 9O1279 VH themselves from HIV and AIDS. A
learn interesting facts about agriculture, 60 min S 1989 young narrator presents this live-action
resources, travel and plant and animal Striving for individual expression, video in a personable manner. 0574
life. 0269 English 30 min Gericault, Turner, Delacroix, and Goya English 9 min
demonstrate a range of styles in the
AFRICAN HORNED MASK Romantic movement. 0571 English AIDS : THE EPIDEMIC’S
(IVORY COAST) 60 min SECOND DECADE
107101 RE Social Studies 104229 VH
IS 30 min KPIJSCATJS 1992
AFRICAN REPLICA: This AGE OF REASON, THE: Summarizes the latest achievements of
multicoloured wooden mask with its EUROPE AFTER THE the health establishment, details its
incised decoration is representative of RENAISSANCE failures, profiles the inconsistencies
combined animal and human spirits. 106884 VH and sheds new light on the disease.
Carved by the Senufo people of the 20 min IS Prepares students to discuss and
Ivory Coast. 19th Century. (38 cm) Students will discover how the examine the issues facing them. 0274
0008 English philosopher John Locke and his English 30 min
contemporary, Isaac Newton, provided
AFTER LIFE the foundation for a truly unique period AIDSCARE, AIDS CARE
000316 VH of history. Students will also learn how 104183 KT
23 min S 1998 the teachings of this era became JS 1994
MAN ALIVE SERIES - After Life takes politically revolutionary once they were The Canadian Foundation for AIDS
a gritty look at the inside of a life taken up by certain great French minds. Research (CANFAR) kit contains an
sentence through the eyes of two Live action and historical artwork filmed AIDS awareness video, plus a
"lifers," now on permanent parole, who on location in Europe and in the U.S. Facilitators Guide; a step-by-step guide
council those still locked up. This is the are skillfully combined to make this era on how to start a CANFAR Youth
story of two ex-cons, murderers, come alive. 0599 English 20 min Chapter,l plus background information
providing help for all of the convicted and articles on HIV/AIDS and its
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impact on Canada’s young people. ALCOHOL EXPOSED ALEXANDER THE GREAT
0172 English 001900 VH 106796 VH
16:29 min IJ 2000 30 min JS 1990
AIR - LES CLIMATS Alcohol is the most commonly-abused Program #4 - Alexander the Great -
013041 VH drug in America. Drinking Alexander’s empire rules from Greece
19:52 min IJ 2001 alcohol,especially beer, is one of the to India, quadrupling the size of the
SERIE TRANSIT D’UN OCEAN A primary ways that many adults choose world known to the Greeks. The
L’AUTRE - En matiere de conditions to relax. But when we consider the Hellenistic Age - After the break-up of
atmospheriques et de climat, le physiological havoc caused by alcohol- Alexander’s empire, a series of
Canada est comble! Que d’extremes not to mention the emotional damage Hellenistic kingdoms extend Greek
entre les forets ombrophiles de la that alcoholism often causes to our culture throughout the Mediterranean
Colombie-Britannique et les badlands society- it becomes clear that alcohol is world. 0574 English 30 min
desertiques de l’Alberta, entre not a harmless substance for adults,
l’Arctique glacial ou aucun arbre ne and certainly not for youngsters.
pousse et les terres agricoles fertiles de Alcohol is a leading cause of death and ALEXANDER, WHO USED TO
la region des Grands Lacs et du Saint- injury among teenagers.It is crucial that
BE RICH LAST SUNDAY
Laurent! Air nous propose une visite we continue our efforts to make young PLL016 VH
guidee des regions et des saisons du students recognize the dangers of 14 min P 1990
pays et soulignes las consequences de underage drinking. 0599 English Alexander’s sad tale of the difficulty of
tels ecarts de temperature et de climat. 16:29 min getting and the ease of spending
Sur des cartes colorees figurent les money. Based on the book by Judith
glaciers qui couvraient Toronto il y a dix Viorst. 0264 English 14 min
ALCOHOL: TRUTH AND
mille ans, alors que des images de la CONSEQUENCES Primary Learning for Living
tempete de verglas qui s’abbattait sur 001774 VH
le centre de Canada en 1998 19:10 min IJ 2003 ALGAE : SIMPLE LIFE
rappellent la catastrophe la plus Teens need to see that drinking alcohol
couteuse a laquelle le pays a du faire 103210 VH
can have serious as well as merely 16 min IS 1988
face. 0714 French 19:52 min unpleasant consequences. Alcohol: Examines the typical forms of algae,
Truth and Consequences was created assessing their structures and
THE AIR WE BREATHE with this need in mind. The message
000566 VH evolutionary development, and
comes across loud and clear: drinking explaining their reproductive
20 min S 1992 results in serious problems. The
This video uses geography as the processes. 0983 English 16 min
program follows a group of eighth
basis of inquiry for a subject-integrated graders. After viewing this video
or case-study approach. It focuses on students will be better able to ALGEBRA I (COMPARING
how political decisions and physical understand that advertising affects the DATA): MIDDLE SCHOOL
geography can combine to create an choices they make about drinking. 001835 VH
environmental disaster. Students 0414 English 19:10 min 12 min T 2001
observe how outdated technology and
temperature inversions can cause THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH
smog, air pollution, and acid rain which ALDOUS HUXLEY STRATEGIES SERIES - Algebra I -
destroy buildings and people’s health. 000885 VH Comparing Data (Middle school) -
0104 English 20 min 50 min S 1996 Using box and whisker plots to analyze
This look at the life and work of Aldous and compare data in an imaginary
Huxley features numerous extracts business scenario. 0054 English
AIRPLANES : A FIRST FILM 12 min
104380 VH from his major works. Friends,
11 min PI 1986 biographers, family members, and in
The viewer gets a close-up look at the extracts from archival interviews, ALGEBRA II (SERIES AND
main parts of an airplane and Aldous Huxley himself evaluate his SEQUENCES): HIGH SCHOOL
information from which he can legacy. 0489 English 50 min 001836 VH
generalize about the common 13 min T 2001
elements of several kinds of planes. ALEXANDER AND THE THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH
0494 English 11 min TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO STRATEGIES SERIES - Algebra II -
GOOD, VERY BAD DAY Series and Sequences: High School -
AL PURDY "A SENSITIVE MAN PR0503 VH Engaging Algebra II students in
105480 VH 14 min P 1989 exploring number patterns and
56 min JS 1990 This video, based on Judith Viorst’s developing formulas. 0054 English
For Al Purdy, "Canada’s national poet," best selling book of the same title, 13 min
what matters most is his art. True to provides a sympathetic reflection of the
Canada’s character, he catches with an experience of a bad day from a child’s ALICE AU PAYS DES
unpretentious voice the "incandescent point of view. 0264 English 14 MERVEILLES
moments" that he sees existing in all min 106031 VH
our lives. 0714 English 56 min Primary 28 min JS 1993
Livrofolie" sèrie. Lewis Carroll. Thème:
ALADDIN AND HIS Le fantastique. 0665 French 28
WONDERFUL LAMP (CC) ALEXANDER MACKENZIE
BICENTENNIAL min
101595 VH
47 min PJ 1987 107433 VH
Sometimes getting your every wish 1993 ALICE IN WONDERLAND:
This learning resource package is APPRECIATING DIFFERENCES
isn’t everything you wished for. It DI
certainly isn’t in the tale of Aladdin directed to Gr. 4 and Gr. 10 and is
(Robert Carradine) who is left trapped designed to motivate students to learn 100177 VH
in a tiny cave with an old oil lamp by a in a variety of disciplines; human and 10 min PIT 1990
wicked magician (Leonard Nimoy). natural history, geography, Students will learn that mature people
Closed Captioned for the Hearing anthropology and economics. 0639 appreicate and understand differences
Impaired. 0807 English 47 min English in others. 0574 English 10 min
6
WOMEN WARRIORS: ALISON ALL ABOUT PLANTS fun, hands-on activity will teach kids
SYDOR 013349 DV about the diferent phases of the Moon,
001758 VH 15 min PI 2006 and they will learn why there are so
30 min IJS 2003 Explore the plant kingdom with this many craters on the Moon, but not on
North Vancouver’s champion mountain look at flowering and non-flowering Earth. 0868 English 23 min
biker, Alison Sydor is orifled in this species. Find out what plants need to
series which reveals the ferocious spirit grow and reproduce,as well as some of ALL ABOUT THE PLANETS
and life-long sacrifice it takes to be a the adaptation they’ve had to make. 013178 VH
champion. Through interviews with Includes 4 segments on: Plant cells; 23 min PRI 2000
teacm-mates, friends, family and in- The needs of plants; Plant reproduction; SPACE SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
depth interviews with the athletes, each Trees. 0564 English 15 min SERIES - What is a planet? We live on
episode embraces the one, but there are others. Are they all
accomplishments, struggles and ALL ABOUT RAIN, SNOW, like Earth? Is there life on other
choices wich make up the world of SLEET & HAIL planets? All About Planets takes
today’s elite female Olympian. 0257 013384 VH children on a tour of the solar system,
English 30 min 23 min PI 2000 explaining vital statistics about each -
Precipitation comes in many different size, distance from the Sun,
forms and is caused by a wide variety temperature and why some are rocky
ALL ABOUT BRIDGES of forces. But what makes the sky open and solid while others are made entirely
104311 VH up? And how is water changed into all of gases. 0868 English 23 min
19 min IJ 1989 of these different forms? Two hands-on
This video is filled with spectacular demonstrations show that air not only ALL ABOUT THE SUN
sights of bridges all over the world. It has weight, but that warm air rises, 013182 VH
describes their basic design and tells while a visit with a meteorologist 23 min P 2000
how they are built. We are given some illustrates how to determine the SPACE SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
history of bridges, and interesting forecast. 0868 English 23 min SERIES - Of all the things in life that
anecdotes are shared. 0599 we take for granted, nothing looms
English 19 min ALL ABOUT SOLIDS, LIQUIDS & larger than...the Sun! All About The
GASES Sun will give students a broad
001721 VH understanding of this near-by star that
ALL ABOUT FOREST 23 min PI 2002 is the centre of our solar system - an
ECOSYSTEMS PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN why it’s so important to us on Earth! In
001768 VH SERIES - In this video, young students a fun hands-on activity, children will
will be introduced to the three common actually create their own solar oven.
23 min P 2002 0868 English 23 min
forms of matter. They’ll learn that all
In All About Forest Ecosystmes, kids
will explore the ecosystems where things are made up of tiny particles
trees are the major plant life form.
called atoms and that that the ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
movement of these particles ILA071 VH
Viewers will discover the three different 29 min I 1991
determines the form that matter takes.
types of forests found around the world This program is based on the concepts Based on Ray Bradbury’s short science
(rainforests, deciduous forests and fiction story of the same name. It is set
coniferous forests) and explore the outlined in the National Science
Education Standards. 0574 English on a dreary rain-soaked planet which
plant and animal life found there. 23 min the sun visits one day every nine years.
0574 English 23 min Margot, who remembers her life on
ALL ABOUT STARS earth in sunny Ohio, is a target for
013180 VH jealousy. Led by William, Margot is
ALL ABOUT NATURAL 23 min P 2000 tricked into entering a storage room
RESOURCES SPACE SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN and is locked in as a "joke". The long
002094 VH SERIES - Nothing inspires awe and awaited sun appears and the children
23 min P 2001 wonder like stars! And kids can pose go out to enjoy it, forgetting about
Students will learn what makes some some pretty awesome questions about Margot altogether. 0571 English
natural resources renewable and them. What are stars? Why are some 29 min
others nonrenewable. See how wind stars brighter than others? How far Intermediate Language Arts
turbines provide an alternative to fossil away are they? All About Stars
fuels as a means of providing energy answers these questions and more. ALL THAT BACH, A
and a hands-on demonstration shows Childrren will learn how stars are CELEBRATION
children how they can build their own formed, why they seen to move across 105024 VH
simple water treatment system. 0414 our sky and how we have used their 50 min JS 1985
English 23 min patterns to form the constellations. This video celebrates the Bach
With a fun, hands-on activity, students Tercentenary which was filmed in
will learn the basic concepts behind an Canada in 1985 during its Bach 300
ALL ABOUT PLANT important astronomy tool, the reflecting festival. From a graceful cantata duet,
POLLINATION: FRUIT, telescope. 0868 English 23 min to a rousing fugue performed by a tap
FLOWERS & SEEDS dance ensemble, "All That Bach"
002093 VH ALL ABOUT THE MOON demonstrates the stunning universality
23 min PI 2001 013181 VH of Bach’s music. 0887 English 50
Flowers are not only pretty, they are 23 min P 2000 min
also one of the key elements in the SPACE SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN
process of plant pollination and SERIES - It’s the largest object in the ALL THE TROUBLES OF THE
reproduction that goes from flowers to night sky, and it looks different every WORLD
fruit to seeds! In a hands-on night - it’s the Moon! All About the 103711 VH
experiment,kids pollinate a flower Moon gives children a close-up look at 23 min JS 1988
themselves and then observe the the Moon while answering key Based on the book by Isaac Asimov
development of its seeds and fruit. questions, including: Why does the about a futuristic conflict between man
0414 English 23 min Moon appear different every night? and machine. Can machines solve all
What does the Moon look like up close? of our problems? 0983 English 23
What is it like to walk on the Moon? A min
7
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE: AMAZONIA : THE ROAD TO THE
104449 VH FOOD FOR LIFE END OF THE FOREST
27 min JS 1992 002109 VH 100855 VH
This video looks at several current 50 min JS 2004 96 min IA
issues from a Ministry of Forests NATURE OF THINGS SERIES - This A Nature of Things program. Explores
perspective. Along with a review of Nature of Things program looks at the causes and consequences of the
other points of view, students can alternatives to corporate farming. on-going destruction of the rainforests
develop their own approach towards Ecological,organic and ethical farming of the Amazon Basin by government
decision making in forest management. could be a tremendous benefit to the and agribusiness in Brazil. 0192
0638 English 27 min environment and help preserve rural English 96 min
society and culture. 0414 English
L’ALPHABET 50 min
AMELIA EARHART
101926 VH ALWAYS CHANGING, ALWAYS 104379 VH
KP GROWING 13 min IS
Ce document illustrè aide les enfants à 000958 VH Amelia Earhart (1897 - 1937), the first
dècouvrir les 26 lettres de l’alphabet. 50 min IJ 1997 woman to fly across the Atlantic,
French A fifth and sixth grade school program became a symbol of courage and
on puberty education, this video has adventure. She set aviation records in
AN ALPHABET OF ANIMALS three viewing options: girls only (18 an age when women were expected to
(CC) min.), boys only (12 min.) and co-ed stay in the kitchen; her disappearance
PLA019 VH (20 min.). It is accompanied by: a during a Pacific Ocean flight ended a
13 min I 1989 Canadian implementarion supplement, brillant and spectacular career. 0380
An Alphabet of Animals uses each an instructor’s guide, a parents’ English 13 min
letter of the alphabet to stand for the booklet, a girls’ booklet and a boys’
names of several animals or an idea booklet. KIDSIN English 50 min
that relates to animal life. The narration AMEMNES AND HIS WIFE
is presented in verse and provides a DEPIT (14TH CENT. BC)
ALWYN MORRIS 106733 RE
broad understanding of how wild and 002179 DV
pet animals live, feed, communicate, IS
24 min S 2005 A relief representing a court official and
move about, make homes and raise CHIEFS AND CHAMPIONS SERIES -
their young. The animals are his wife, dating around the time of King
Alwyn Morris, a Mohawk from Amenhotep IV and Queen Nefretete.
presented accurately in their natural Kahnawake, Quebe, won kayaking
environment using stills as well as live The visual art of this era is
Gold at the 1984 Olympics. During his characterized by an expressive new
action photography. Closed Captioned memorable stand on the podium, he
for the Hearing Impaired. 0296 style.(70 cm x 60 cm) English
held an eagle feather high to honour
English 13 min his grandfather. He is the visionary
Primary Language Arts behind the Aboriginal Sports Circle, a AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE
national organization committed to the 1776
AN ALPHABET OF DINOSAURS development of athletes and coaches. 107582 VH
102787 VH He discusses his involvement in 28 min JA
13 min P 1989 negotiating land issues. 0657 Chronicles the events that led up to
Fully animated and narrated in rhyme, English 24 min American secession from British rule,
this program playfully explains how while probing the social complexity of
various kinds of dinosaurs got food, AMAZING BODIES FOR revolutionary America. 0140
protected themselves, moved about, STUDENTS: THE SENSES English 28 min
had young, and finally became extinct. 200239 DV
0299 English 13 min 13 min I 2004 AMERICAN POTTER, AN
Reviews sight, sound, touch, smell,and A00188 VH
AN ALPHABET OF INSECTS taste and explains the special 36 min 1977
E00816 VH relationship between taste and smell. The potters’ community, with master
12 min P 1986 0414 English 13 min and apprentices, is still thriving. Gerry
From A (for ant) to Z (for the buzzing Williams -philosopher and artist -looks
sound insects make), each letter of the AMAZING GRACE (CC) at the whole creative process as he
alphabet introduces a word about 105728 VH examines his co-workers’ pieces,
insects. Clever, memorable rhymes tell 30 min K 1993 evaluates them and offers suggestions.
how insects live, eat, look and move. READING RAINBOW SERIES - This program is about the creative spirit
Delightful animation and beautiful Presents the book, Amazing Grace, by of pottery making, as well as the
nature photography offer an Mary Hoffman and three real life process. 1007 English 36 min
alphabetical journey into the vignettes about women achieving their Art
remarkable and colorfully intriguing dreams and goals despite obstacles of
world of insects. 0296 English 12 racial and gender inequality. In
addition, three book reviews narrated THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
min 107584 VH
English/Language Arts by children are presented. (Also see
813 VR 185) Personal Planning K-7 30 min JS 1990
0104 English 30 min THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES
AN ALPHABET OF SPACE - Program #19 - The American
PLA020 VH Revolution - the American Revolution is
15 min 1990 AMAZING GRAINS
013361 DV examined as a test case of
This video uses the extensive film Enlightenment ideas. The British
library of NASA to present the letters of 20 min JS 2000
SEE! HEAR! EXPERIENCE! SERIES - colonists fight first for their rights as
the alphabet within a space theme. Englishmen and then for universal
The rhyming narration delivers a great Shows why grains are good food, where
they come from, and how they get from freedom. The American Republic - the
deal of information and technical new republic demonstrates that a
vocabulary. 0296 English 15 min the field to the table. Covers rice,
wheat, corn, barley, oats, buckwheat, revolution can create a free, stable
Primary Language Arts kasha, spelt, millet, triticale, quinoa and society. 0574 English 30 min
amaranth. 0599 English 20 min
8
AMERICAN REVOLUTION: tries to restore peace among all his ANCIENT EGYPT: GIFT OF THE
DECLARATION OF INDEPEND. friends - hawk, chicken, fire, rain, etc. NILE
&T 0714 English 7 min 106762 VH
107586 VH IS 1987
17 min JS 1993 ANANSI THE SPIDER This video is composed of three film
The roles of those who fought in the E00172 VH strips depicting life in Ancient Egypt.
battles for American independence, 10 min I 1969 Filmstrip #1: Ancient Egypt/Social Life,
including Native Americans, Jews, Gerald McDermott’s animation is based Filmstrip #2: Ancient Egypt/Religion
African Americans and women are on an Ashanti folk tale. It tells the story and Filmstrip #3 The Autopsy of Nakht.
discussed as well as the French joining of Anansi, the Spider Man, who has six It is STRONGLY advised that the third
American forces to help win the war. sons. All the sons help him escape from filmstrip be previewed by the teacher
The aftermath of the war is examined a fish, but he can’t decide who deserves as it contains material that may be
with a look at the issuance of IOU’s to the prize of a globe of light; so instead, upsetting to some pupils. 0910
soldiers and George Washington’s the Sky God carries the light to glow in English
thoughts of the successful battle that the night. 0504 English 10 min
led to the American colonies’ English/Language Arts
independence. 0214 English 17 ANCIENT EGYPTIAN
min ARCHITECTURE
L’ANATOMIE: CUIR, POIL, 104729 VH
AMERICAN REVOLUTION: PLUME 41 min JS 1991
REBELLION & PREPARING TO 002080 VH Studies Egyptian architecture, telling
FIG 50 min P 2003 how the ancient Egyptians designed
107585 VH Cette serie pour enfants sur la vie the world’s first stone columns,
16 min JS 1993 animale presente de facon divertissante pyramids, etc. Teaching manual
With the use of artwork and les animaux dans leur environnement included. 0029 English 41 min
photographic re-creations, this program naturel. Le format est amusant, rythme
illustrates the American colonists et educatif. L’anatomie comprend dix
episodes decrivant surtout divers ANCIENT EGYPTIAN
struggle for independence from Biritish SCULPTURE AND PAINTING
rule. Events that led to the attributs physiques, mais traitant aussi
des structures sociales et du 104728 VH
Revolutionary War are examined. 39 min JS 1991
Some of the topics discussed are the comportement. 0414 French 50
min Examines the painting and sculpture of
Boston Tea Party, the development and ancient Egypt, showing how they were
training of minutemen and Paul ANATOMY symbolic or used to influence the gods.
Revere’s famous ride, the beginnings 002194 VH Teaching manual included. 0029
of the Revolutionary War, including the 51 min I 2003 English 39 min
Battle of Bunker Hill, King Goerge’s ANILAND SERIES - This video explores
rejection of the American colonists’ physical attributes, social structures
petition for peace and more. 0214 and behaviours of animals within an ANCIENT MAYA INDIANS OF
English 16 min overarching theme of adaptation. Ten CENTRAL AMERICA
5-minute segments, each with its own 107561 VH
AMPHIBIANS; INVERTEBRATES focus, cover topics such as colour/ 9 min IJ 1972
013156 VH camouflage, dimorphism, anomalies Shows how the Mayan civilization,
50 min IJ 1998 and transformations. 0714 English which was mainly agrarian reached its
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY 51 min peak of power during periods of
SERIES - Amphibians - Being called peaceful expansion. 0350 English
"cold-blooded" is no insult to these THE ANCIENT ART OF EGYPT 9 min
creatures! The Science Guy explains 104712 SL
how amphibians can live both on land 1991 ANCIENT MESOPOTAMIA
and in water, and the mysterious 0046 English HI0168 VH
process of metamorphosis. 10 min IJ 1977
Invertebrates - You may not believe it, ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS The contributions of the Sumerians,
but these "spineless wonders" far For descriptions see individual titles: Semites, Babylonians and Assyrians
outnumber those of us with backbones. ATHENS AND ANCIENT GREECE are depicted against authentic locales,
Bill shares invertebrates’ unique [013173] including the cities of Babylon, Ur and
characteristics and explains why we CLEOPATRA: THE FIRST WOMAN Nineveh. The legacy they left includes
are dependent on them. 0574 OF POWER [013174] the arch, the wheel, a code of laws, a
English 50 min FALL OF THE AZTEC & MAYA system of writing and military science.
EMPIRES [013172] 0296 English 10 min
AMPHIBIANS: WHAT ARE THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS
History
THEY? [013175]
001739 VH ROME AND POMPEII [013171]
10 min PI 2002 ANCIENT ROME
Take your students along with naturalist ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS HI0170 VH
Paul Fuqua to such places as the rain For descriptions see individual titles: 10 min IJ 1977
forests of South America, the swamps SEVEN WONDERS OF THE The remains of the Appian Way, the
of South Carolina and the jungles of ANCIENT WORLD [013167] Colosseum, Domitian’s Palace, the
Thailand in search of amphibians. Forum and Sacra Via recall a culture
Frogs and salamanders are described ANCIENT EGYPT that contributed many ideas to Western
with emphasis on their physical 106753 VH civilization, including advancements in
characteristics. 0414 English 10 30 min I 1988 law, architecture and engineering.
min Ancient Egypt’s history covers a period Ancient Roman life presented most of
of more than 3,000 years. Here in a the problems and all the excitement
ANANSE’S FARM concise study we view its history, found in modern cities today. 0296
000704 VH religion, art, politics, justice, wars, English 10 min
7 min PI 1973 agriculture, commerce, architecture, History
An animated fable from Ghana, tells social structure and government.
what happens when Ananse the spider 0066 English 30 min
9
ANCIENT ROME: AN OVERVIEW ANIMAL BABIES ANIMAL FARM
106780 VH 103262 VH 106017 VH
IS 1992 15 min 1981 72 min I 1954
Documents Ancient Rome and the The film introduces all sorts of baby A full length cartoon based on George
people who lived there as revealed animals, from the familiar chick Orwell’s satire. "All Animals are equal,
through the many artifacts they left hatching from its egg to the baby shark, but some animals are more equal than
behind, including shields, swords, wriggling out of its egg case in the sea. others. 0999 English 72 min
tools, toys, cosmetics and jewellery. Students will see that the subject is George Orwell
0787 English filled with variety and surprise. 0689
English 15 min
ANIMAL GUESSING GAMES
AND STILL THE TURTLE ANIMAL BABIES 103259 VH
WATCHED (CC) PR0387 VH 15 min KP 1988
105741 VH 10 min PI 1983 Sharpen observation skills with closeup
29 min I 1993 This video presentation explores a looks at animal features. Match
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This variety of habitats (ocean, pond, forest mothers and babies and guess who
video features a Native American tale and mountain) to observe animals lives where. 0689 English 15 min
recounting the message of our caring for their young. The challenges
responsibility to nature and the faced by newborn animals as they ANIMAL HOMES (CC)
environment, and includes a segment learn to survive in harsh environments
on eagles and a protection project. It PR0394 VH
are discussed. The goals of the video 13 min PI 1988
follows the standard "Reading include an awareness and appreciation
Rainbow" series format: an introduction of Science, the development of This program presents the homes of a
to the story with live footage; the story; observation and classification skills, variety of animals from insects, to
concept development with further live and a knowledge of biological birds, to mammals. The video
footage; and related book reviews by sciences. 0351 English 10 min introduces children to the concepts of
children. English Language Arts K-7 animal homes and makes them aware
Primary of the diversity and purposes of homes.
0104 English 29 min
0583 English 13 min
ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Primary
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE For descriptions see individual titles:
105990 VH GETTING FOOD (2nd Edition)
97 min J 1945 [000182] ALL ABOUT ANIMAL
The film adaptation of Agatha Christie’s
ADAPTATIONS
suspense thriller Ten Little Indians ANIMAL CAFE (CC) 001767 VH
0998 English 97 min 105757 VH 23 min P 2000
30 min K 1987 Have you ever wondered why grizzly
READING RAINBOW SERIES - bears are brown and polar bears are
ANGIOSPERMS: THE Viewers join the host on a night tour of white? Why are giraffes’ necks so long
FLOWERING PLANTS New York City. Night shift workers in a and where did elephants get such long
000496 VH fish plant, a flower center and a bakery trunks? In All About Animal
21 min S 1990 are shown at work. The feature story is Adaptations, students will learn how
This classic describes the structural Animal Cafe, a story of a cat and a dog nature has helped animals change their
and reproductive characterstics that who run a restaurant during the night characteristics over extended periods
distinguish angiosperms from other for other animals. Bats and other night of time. 0574 English 23 min
plants. Animation and time-lapse time creatures are presented in detail
photography are used to trace the by a naturalist. IRP 002 Science K-7 ANIMALS
angiosperm’s processes of pollination, 0470 English 30 min 103305 VH
seeds and fruit formation, seed 32 min I 1989
dispersal and plant growth. The video ANIMAL COLORS AND SHAPES SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES
illustrates a wide variety of angiosperms 013348 DV 0104 English 32 min
amd explains their importance to man. 15 min P 2006
0350 English 21 min From the cheetah’s circles to the Arctic
fox’s winter coat of white, the animal ANIMALS A TO Z
kingdom is teeming with shapes and 103258 VH
ANGOTEE : STORY OF AN colors. In this DVD, animals are used 15 min KP 1988
ESKIMO BOY to introduce students to basic shapes, Youngsters see some of their favourite,
000840 VH including lines, circles, squares, familiar animals and meet some new,
30:51 min IJS 1953 triangles and rhombi. Then, the many exotic ones as they travel through this
. SERIES - A 1953 drama made in ways animals use colour - for warning, animal alphabet. 0689 English 15
documentary style, chronicling the life camouflage, or showing off - provide a min
of an Inuit boy in the eastern Arctic. We backdrop for looking at a spectrum of
follow him from his birth until the day he colours. 0564 English 15 min ANIMALS AND ARACHNIDS
sets off with his wife and child, out onto 103679 VH
the ice for his first seal-hunting trip. ANIMAL FAMILIES : THE 30 min I 1987
0714 English 30:51 min CHICKEN This volume explores the wonderful
103516 VH world of Animals and Arachnids. It
ANILAND 11 min PI answers questions such as: Why do
For descriptions see individual titles: Presents chickens in their natural dogs bury bones? Does a leopard lose
ANATOMY [002194] habitat and explains their life cycle, his spots? Why are horses ridden with
eating habits and much more. 0983 a saddle? Does a cow have four
English 11 min stomachs? Can you tell a deer’s age
Anima Series from his antlers? What is the spider’s
For descriptions see individual titles: ANIMAL FAMILY SERIES web made of? Are tarantulas
LA GIRAFE ET LA CIRCULATION For descriptions see individual titles: poisonous? 0910 English 30 min
SANGUINE [000970] THE FROG (CC) [103468]
10
ANIMALS AROUND US themselves from predators. 0868 ANIMALS WITH BACKBONES
200222 DV English 25 min (CC)
20 min P 2005 ISC039 VH
This program shows animals in their 15 min I 1989
natural habitats and how they adapt to LLAMAS This video examines the five warm and
their environment. The well-paced 000380 VH cold vertebrate groups. Extensive
commentary with short sentences and KPI 1997 photography and informative narration
limited vocabulary combines with provide a detailed look at the
ANIMALS ON THE FARM SERIES - characteristics of each group. These
constantly changing scenes of animals This is a fun-filled educational viedeo
in authentic settings to help young groups include fish, amphibians,
for children and anyone else who would reptiles, birds and mammals. 0296
students understand how animals like to learn about llamas. Topics
survive in various habitats. Four biomes English 15 min
covered are: females, crias, males,
are featured: forest, grassland, wetland colors, feeding habits, tails and Intermediate Science
and desert. Adaptation, including how tongues, humming and spitting, hooves
animals adapt to changes in the natural and scent glands, and why they make a ANIMALS WITHOUT
landscape caused by humans, is also great pet. AVATAR English BACKBONES (CC)
explored. The material can be viewed ISC040 VH
in segments. Generic lesson plans are 13 min I 1989
suggested in the support material. This video examines the numerous
0414 English 20 min SHEEP
000381 VH invertebrate groups. Extensive
photography and informative narration
ANIMALS AT HOME IN THE KPI 1997 provide a detailed look at the
DESERT ANIMALS ON THE FARM SERIES - characteristics of sponges, jellyfish, sea
103127 VH This is a fun-filled educational video for anemone, worms, sea urchins, starfish,
23 min IS 1985 children and anyone else who would mollusks, squid, octopus, anthropods
THE LIVING DESERT SERIES - like to learn about sheep. Topics and insects. 0296 English 13 min
Shows students how desert animals covered are: ewes, rams, lambs,
shearing, border collies, feeding, tails, Intermediate Science
such as the roadrunner and tortoise
have adapted to the environment. and hooves. AVATAR English
ANIMANDO
0574 English 23 min 104810 VH
DAIRY COWS 13 min KA 1991
ANIMALS IN WINTER A whimsical one-person show that will
103302 VH 000382 VH initiate the newcomer to an inventory of
21 min P 1994 KPI 1997 techniques - with a surprise or two.
THE STORY OF PUNXSUTANEY ANIMALS ON THE FARM SERIES - This video is for anyone interested in
PHIL, THE FEARLESS FORECASTER This is a fun-filled educational video for animation. It’s animation almost
(2nd Edition): Woodland animals children and anyone else who would anyone - with ingenuity, patience, and a
gather outside Phil’s burrow on like to learn about dairy cows. Topics few tools - can do. 0714 English
Groundhog Day waiting for him to covered are: calves, milking parlor, 13 min
emerge and forecast spring. Animated. collars and feeding, tails, tongue,
HOW ANIMALS LIVE THROUGH THE hooves and dew claws, tags and ears, ANIMATED HERO CLASSICS
WINTER: Where winters are bitterly udder and udder vein, and chores of a For descriptions see individual titles:
cold, scarce food supplies affect animal dairy farmer. AVATAR English THE WRIGHT BROTHERS [000908]
behaviour. Some animals seek shelter,
others hunt to survive or sleep through
much of the winter. Live Action. 0299
LES ANIMAUX AU PRINTEMPS
PIGS ET EN ETE
English 21 min 000383 VH 103289 VH
7 min KPI 1997 13 min PI 1988
ANIMALS MOVE FROM HERE ANIMALS ON THE FARM SERIES - Avec l’arrivè du printemps, la nature
TO THERE (CC) This fun-filled video is aimed at the semble renaı̂tre, suite au long hiver. A
PR0388 VH younger child and lets them learn all mesure que l’ètè avance les animaux
11 min P 1983 about pigs. Topics covered are: boars, prèparent à affronter l’hiver qui vient.
This program presents animals in sows, their eyes, their ears, their tusks, 0665 French 13 min
motion. Viewers can observe animals their noses, and how they root.
in a number of environments, including AVATAR English 7 min ANIMAUX DU MONDE
underwater. 0504 English 11 min 103680 VH
Primary 20 min P
ANIMALS ON THE FARM Look and learn about some animals
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST 104498 VH from around the world. 0024 French
(CC) 15 min P 1992 20 min
102933 VH Introduces the characteristics of
25 min I 1996 poultry, dairy cattle, and pigs, and ANNE,LA MAISON AUX
RAINFOREST FOR CHILDREN shows the way farmers care for these OIGNONS VERTS- ,PROG.5
SERIES - This title includes information different kinds of livestock. Also shows PROG.5
on iguanas and other lizards, jaguars, the products of these animals in the 106108 VH
tapirs, coatimundis, snakes, sloths, supermarket. 0689 English 15 50 min IS 1989
spiders, caterpillars, worms, beetles, min Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 50
katydids, mantises, butterflies, frogs, min
grasshoppers, howler monkeys, spider
monkeys, scarlet macaws, aricaris, ANIMALS ON THE FARM ANNE,LA MAISON AUX
parrots, cattle egrets, hummingbirds, For descriptions see individual titles: OIGNONS VERTS- PROG.6
bats, woodpeckers, leaf-cutting ants, LLAMAS [000380] 106109 VH
and anteaters. The program presents 30 min IJ 1989
facts about where animals live, what SHEEP [000381] Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 30
they eat, how they adapt to changes in DAIRY COWS [000382] min
their environment and how they protect PIGS [000383]
11
ANNE, LA MAISON AUX ANNE,LA MAISON AUX ANOREXIE: UNE VRAIE
PIGNONS VERTS - LA SUITE PIGNONS VERTS- ,PROG.2 MALADIE
-PRO PROG.2 200205 DV
106112 VH 106105 VH 14 min J 2006
50 min J 1989 50 min IS 1989 Ce programme examine l’anorexie
Voir 843 VR 064 0589 French 50 Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 50 sous plusieurs angles. 0414 French
min min 14 min
ANNE,LA MAISON AUX
ANNE, LA MAISON AUX PIGNONS VERTS-PROG.3 ANOTHER TALE FROM
PIGNONS VERTS - LA E,PROG.3 DECAMERON
SUITE-PROG 106106 VH 000107 VH
106113 VH 59 min IS 1989 30 min S 1993
50 min J 1989 Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 59 This video is a segment of the re-
Voir 843 VR 064 0589 French 50 min
released full-length film version of
min Giovanni Boccacio’s The Decameron.
ANNE,LA MAISON AUX
PIGNONS VERTS-,PROG 4 It features the second tale which is the
ANNE,LA MAISON AUX ,PROG 4 story of Guilio, Bernabo and Bernabo’s
PIGNONS VERTS - LA 106107 VH wife Ginevra. Guilio bets Bernabo that
SUITE-PROG 50 min IS 1989 he, Guilio, can seduce Bernabo’s wife,
Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 50 With deception and without seduction,
106114 VH Guilio obtains "proof" of his actions,
50 min J 1989 min
whereupon Bernabo orders his wife
Voir 843 VR 064 0589 French 50 ANNE, LA MAISON AUX killed. Ginevra is able to convince the
min PIGNONS VERTS -PROG.7 killers to spare her and eventually meets
106110 VH up with her husband and his friend,
ANNE,LA MAISON AUX 30 min IJ 1989 providing this fabliau with a humorous
PIGNONS VERTS-LA Voir 843 VR 057 0589 French 30 ending. 0104 English 30 min
SUITE-PROG.1 min
106111 VH
ANNE OF GREEN GABLES (CC) ANT, THE (CC)
50 min J 1989
105827 VH PR0420 VH
Ces vidèos (843 VR 064 à 843 VR 199 min 1987
068) sont basèes sur la traduction du 11 min P 1989
A two-video set, based on the novel by A journey into the wonders of the ant
roman "Anne of Green Gables" de la L.M. Montgomery, the story of an
auteur canadienne Lucy Maud world, this program shows how an ant
endearing orphan starring Megan colony cleans house to make room for
Montgomery. L’histoire commence Follows, Colleen Dewhurst and Richard
quand Anne Shirley, qui à peu près dix- its growing colony, and how ants hunt
Farnsworth. Closed Captioned for the and gather their food. In addition
sept ans,enseigne à Avonlea sur Hearing Impaired. 0340 English
l’ı̂le-du-Prince-Edouard. L’annèe viewers are left with an understanding
199 min of the division of labour in a typical ant
suivante, en dèpit de son attachement
pour son village d’Avonlea et de sa colony. 0983 English 11 min
ANNIE AND THE OLD ONE
maison aux pignons verts, elle accepte 105616 VH Primary
un poste d’enseignante dans un 14 min KPIJSCATPI 1986
collège privè de filles à Kingsport. A la Annie, a Navajo girl, devoted to her
suite de plusieurs difficultès, elle finit wise and aging grandmother, the Old ANTARCTIC ANIMALS : LIVING
par se faire accepter par les Pringle, One, is told that the Old One will live ON THE EDGE
une famille très influente de la until the new rug is taken from the 000052 VH
collectivitè. 0589 French 50 min loom, so Annie tries to forestall the 15 min I 1993
weaving. Based on a book by Miska 3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT
ANNE,LA MAISON AUX Miles. 0058 English 14 min SERIES - 3-2-1 CLASSROOM
PIGNONS VERTS-LA CONTACT is a set of eight television
SUITE-PROG.5 ANNIE LEIBOVITZ: CELEBRITY shows which exphasize the process of
PHOTOGRAPHER scientific investigation. Antartic
106115 VH
000955 VH Animals : Living on the Edge looks at
50 min J 1989 the few species of animals that live in
51 min JS 1993
Voir 843 VR 064 0589 French 50 A video about one of the highest paid the Antarctic. The video shows how
min and most uniquely talented animals such as seals and penguins
photographers of our day. Widely have adapted to the harsh environment
ANNE, LA MAISON AUX known through her many books and on the ice-covered land mass and in
PIGNONS VERTS,PROG.1 exhibitions, Leibovitz’s works stun the the near-freezing ocean water. 0104
E,PROG.1 imagination and constitute a wry English 15 min
106104 VH commentary on modern times. TVC
30 min IJ 1989 English 51 min
ANTARCTICA
Ces vidèos sont basèes sur la roman 106665 VH
"Anne of Green Gables" de l’auteur ANNIE OAKLEY
Lucy Maud Montgomery. L’histoire 105655 VH 26 min JS 1989
commence quand Anne Shirley, une 52 min IS Still largely uncharted, Antarctica is
orpheline d’à peu près douze ans,vient Shelley Duvall’s Tall Tales and already being used as a garbage
vivre chez Marilla et son frère Mathieu Legends. Jamie Lee Curtis delivers a dump. This program introduces the
à la maison aux pignons verts. Cette stylish portrayal of "Little Sure Shot" geography of this continent and
petite fille qui à de la personalitè doit Annie Oakley in this colorful biography contrasts the beauty of the icescape
surmonter maintes situations parfois of an American legend which was with the discovery of the potentially
tristes,parfois amusantes. 0589 embellished to be a little taller than real lethal hole in the atmosphere. 0380
French 30 min life. Highlighted by actual footage of English 26 min
Annie herself, filmed in 1903 by Thomas
Edison. 0807 English 52 min
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ANTARCTICA APPELEMANDO’S DREAM (CC) ARGUMENT
106666 VH 105751 VH 000998 VH
25 min IJ 1991 29 min I 1994 29 min JS 2001
Visits the world’s driest, coldest, READING RAINBOW SERIES - This ENGLISH COMPOSTION: WRITING
windiest, and iciest continent, and video deals with visual arts, artists and FOR AN AUDIENCE SERIES - It deals
introduces many of the marine animals creativity. It follows the standard with the formal argument (writing a
that live there during the summer. "Reading Rainbow" series format: an thesis sentence and supporting it with
0689 English 25 min introduction to the story with live evidence), which remains the basis for
footage; the story; concept most academic papers. Closed
development with further live footage; captioned. 0574 English 29 min
ANTARCTICA: EXPLORING THE and related book reviews by children.
FROZEN CONTINENT English Language Arts K-7 0104 ARNAQUE AU CONCERT (CC)
000533 VH English 29 min 106077 VH
23 min IJS 1989 26 min 1992
Since its discovery in the 19th century, APPLES AND ORANGES (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
Antarctica has held a mysterious 002156 DV èpisode, plusieurs jeunes musiciens
attraction for adventurers and 17:07 min I 2004 rapportent à Julie et Tom le vol
explorers. Through rare photos and Apples and Oranges is designed to d’instruments de musique. Les
film footage, the video provides a raise children’s awareness of the intrèpides vont tendre un piège en
history of major expeditions to this harmful effects of homophobia and annonçant le prèsence d’un
remote, frozen world where twelve gender-related names calling, Stradivarius au prochain concert
nations have established research intolerance, stereotyping and bullying. Mozart. Français Langue Première K à
centres. 0350 English 23 min In the course of a lively in-class 7 0104 French 26 min
discussion among elementary students,
children’s paintings magically dissolve ART FIRST NATIONS :
ANTIBIOTICS into two short animated stories. By
013341 DV TRADITION AND INNOVATION
illustrating how derogatory names can (1)
24 min JS 2005 hurt, "Apples and Oranges" helps to 104665 AP
THE EYES OF NYE SERIES - Man vs. dismantle stereotypes about gays and I 1992
Microbe. Investigate the ongoing battle lesbians. 0714 English 17:07 min A fascinating approach to the study of
between man and microbe. Learn how traditional and contemporary aboriginal
antibiotics work and find out how APPLES (CC) North American art. Excellent resource
germs continually evolve to evade - and 104459 VH for integrating native people’s art and
survive. Watch as experts finally come 30 min KI 1996 customs with other subject areas.
clean about the way hand-washing Come on an exploration of our favourite 0050 English
affects germs. 0373 English 24 fruit, the apple! Visit an apple orchard
min over the seasons from winter pruning ART FIRST NATIONS :
to fall harvesting. Hear the story of TRADITION AND INNOVATION
ANTONIO’S STORY important apple pioneers, Johnny (2)
013386 DV Appleseed and John McIntosh. Look at 104666 AP
16 min IJS 2004 apple cells through an electron I 1992
This DVD is a documentary of Antonio microscope. Share in the Halloween Highlights five major geographical and
Joao’s flight from Angola at age 11, excitement of apple bobbing and cultural areas inhabited by aboriginal
when his parents were killed, to Port candied apple making. 0328 people in North America: Southwest,
Elizabeth to Vancouver, on September English 30 min Arctic, Eastern Woodlands, Plains,
2, 2001, only nine days before the Northwest Coast. 0050 English
Sept.11 terrorist attacks. Consequently, THE APPRENTICE
his treatment as a refugee claimant 104812 VH
9 min 1991 ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY :
under the Canadian Refugee system CONSTRUCTIVISM
was different than it would be today. In When an apprentice departed from his
master’s lesson another kind of lesson 104722 VH
the 28-page study guide Antonio tells 30 min JS 1990
his story in his own words. The study began. 0714 English 9 min
Shows the evolution of Constructivism
guide uses Antonio’s experiences as as an artistic technique and describes
reference points to investigate social ARCTIC: THE GREAT WHITE
DESERT the social, political and economic
justice issues in Africa and Canada. environment that gave rise to this
15 min IJ 1988 movement. 0350 English 30 min
FROM THE GREAT DESERTS OF THE
ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA WORLD SERIES - The Arctic is a land ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY :
105921 VH of ice and snow that is paradoxically DADAISM
183 min S 1981 desert dry. Adaptations have allowed 104724 VH
William Shakespeare series starring people, plants and animals to inhabit 30 min JS 1990
Timothy Dalton and Lynn Redgrave. At the lands that circle the north pole. Characterized as anti-art, anti-
the time of this play, Mark Antony, Technology has also had an impact. aesthetic and anti-bourgeois, Dadaism
Caesar and Lepidus are the members Live Action. 0645 English 15 min sought not only to challenge traditional
of the triumverate that rule the Roman perception of art, but also to provoke a
world. (2 videos) 0749 English AREA AND PERIMETER: re-examination of social and moral
183 min INTERMEDIATE values. 0350 English 30 min
001833 VH
APPEL DE LA FORET: OU 12 min T 2001 ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY:
CROC BLANC C THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH NEW OBJECTIVITY
106033 VH STRATEGIES SERIES - Area and 104723 VH
Perimeter (Intermediate Grades) - 30 min JS 1990
28 min JS 1993 Helping students apply their Defines New Objectivity, an art
Livroclips" sèrie. Jack London Thème: understanding of multiplication and movement that emerged in Germany in
La nature. 0665 French 28 min measurements to real life experiences. the aftermath of World War I. Identifies
0054 English 12 min the principal artists associated with
13
each subdivision. 0350 English ART THAT SPEAKS OUT ARTHUR ET LE BALLON
30 min 003113 AP 106069 VH
IJS 2003 30 min PI 1994
ART IN THE 20TH CENTURY : This is an integrated resource which Arthur fait une balade impromptue
SURREALISM features B.C. artists who speak on dans un ballon à air chaud et doit
104725 VH behalf of human rights. Features: affronter une templte. LES
30 min JS 1990 Shani Mootoo, Jeff Wall, Sharyn Yuen AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
Discusses the concepts that underlie and Brian Jungen and Gathie Falk. DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
the surrealist movement and interprets Created by Marni Boullard. English
examples of the symbolism that ARTHUR ET LE DODO
characterizes the works of such ARTHUR A MAL AU VENTRE
extraordinary artists as Salvador Dali. 106073 VH
106067 VH 30 min PI 1994
0350 English 30 min 30 min PI 1994 Arthur remonte dans le temps et s’y
Arthur a mal au ventre et ses amis èprend d’un bèbè Dodo qui le prend
ART IS ... series s’acharnent à dècouvrir la cause de pour sa maman. LES AVENTURES
For descriptions see individual titles: son malaise. LES AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE DRAGON. 0910
PENCIL DRAWING WITH GAIL D’ARTHUR LE DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
PRICE [000090] French 30 min
ARTHUR DANS LA FORÆT ARTHUR ET LE GÉANT

ART OF THE ANIMATOR TROPICALE 106068 VH
SERIES - PART 1 (CC) 106072 VH
104820 VH 30 min PI 1994
30 min PI 1994 Arthur escalade une tige de haricot et
25 min
Arthur suvole la forlt tropicale pour rencontre un gèant qui lui apprend à
Ishu Patel (Afterlife, Bead Game and
venir en aide à ses amis en difficultè. jardiner. LES AVENTURES D’ARTHUR
Paradise), Caroline Leaf (The Street) LES AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
and John Weldon (Elephantrio). LE DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
Closed Captioned for the Hearing
Impaired. The animators discuss their ARTHUR ET LE GENIE
works in progress while excerpts from ARTHUR ERICKSON 106065 VH
the finished films provide a stunning 000622 VH
30 min PI 1994
illustration of the frameby-frame 28:40 min JS 1982
A portrait of Arthur Erickson, a Arthur fait la rencontre d’un gènie qui
process of animation. 0714 English veut le convaincre d’utiliser plus
25 min Vancouver-based architect
internationally known for his unique d’ènergie que nècessaire. LES
style. Seated in his Vancouver home, AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
ART OF THE ANIMATOR Arthur Erickson talks easily about his DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
SERIES - PART 2 (CC)
104821 VH art, the importance of interpreting the
24 min
site and of achieving harmony between ARTHUR NETTOIE LA CAVERNE
environment and structure, the 106070 VH
Co Hoedeman (Charles and François), inseparability of climate and site, and
Gayle Thomas (A Sufi Tale), Jacques 30 min PI 1994
the cultural role of a building. Five of Arthur est aux prises avec Maluron le
Drouin (Nightangel) and George Ungar his projects are shown, shot on location
(The Wanderer). The animators Poison qui ètait enfermè dans un
in Canada, Kuwait and Japan. 0714 produit de nettoyage toxique. LES
discuss their works in progress while English 28:40 min
excerpts from the finished films provide AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
a stunning illustration of the frame-by- DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
frame process of animation. 0714 ARTHUR ERICKSON :
English 24 min CONVERSATIONS WITH AN ARTHUR PREND LE
ARCHITECT 106063 VH
104739 VH
ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD 45 min 1996 30 min PI 1994
For descriptions see individual titles: ADRIENNE CLARKSON PRESENTS Arthur invite ses amis à prendre le thè,
THE EARLY RENAISSANCE SERIES - Famed architect Arthur mais le service d’eau est coupè et
[9O1276] Erickson is thoroughly engaging as he Arthur doit dècouvrir d’où vient l’eau.
A FRESH VIEW: IMPRESSIONISM discusses the evolution and philosophy LES AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
AND POST-IMPRESSION behind his work, and takes the viewer DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
[9O1280] on a personal tour of several of his
THE HIGH RENAISSANCE (CC) most elegant structures, including both ARTHUR RETROUVE SON
[9O1277] private homes and major institutions. LOGIS
Central to Erickson’s aesthetic is the 106062 VH
ART PARTY integration of the natural environment 30 min PI 1994
002185 VH into architecture. His creations are a Arthur se rèveille après un très long
30 min P 2005 delightful marriage of light, space, and sommeil et dècouvre un monde
BETWEEN THE LIONS SERIES - structure that demonstrate an inspiring complètement changè. LES
Promotes early literacy using the sensitivity to natural context. 0189 AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
whole-part-whole approach to learning. English 45 min DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
In this episode Lionel and Leona try to
make sense of a mysterious painting. ARTHUR ET LA POUBELLE
The program also emphasizes 106066 VH
ARTHUR S’EN VA CAMPER
imagination, self-expression and 30 min PI 1994 106071 VH
writing stories. There is an underlying Arthur a produit tellement d’ordures 30 min PI 1994
theme of the value of art and creative que sa poubelle refuse de les avaler. Arthur va camper mais est pourchassè
imagination which can be used for Arthur doit en disposer autrement. LES dans la forlt par des ètres mystèrieux.
personal planning as well as for AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE LES AVENTURES D’ARTHUR LE
reading. 0058 English 30 min DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min DRAGON. 0910 French 30 min
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ARTHUR’S BIRTHDAY AS YOU LIKE IT ASTEROID! : THE DOOMSDAY
105615 VH 105903 VH ROCK
10 min P 1990 30 min KPIJSCAT 1985 002171 DV
Their friends must decide which party This Statford Festival edition of the play 92 min S 2005
to attend when Muffy schedules her has been developed as a multi-media This program proides an extensive
birthday party for the same day as kit with a range of in-class activities to investigation into the science and
Arthur’s birthday party. 0058 illustrate various themes and ideas. technology of all aspects of the
English 10 min 0195 English 30 min "doomsday rock". Using a wide variety
of film techniques - computer-generated
ARTHUR’S EYES (CC) AS YOU LIKE IT: ROSALIND & simulations, footage from actual
105742 VH CELIA (SHAKESPEARE EXP asteroid strikes, Hubble Telescope
30 min K 1983 IGLA02 VH images and B movie trailers - the DVD
READING RAINBOW SERIES - A 20 min 1991 keeps viewers interested and engaged.
story of a boy who is self-conscious Patrick Stewart introduces viewers to Due to the length of this DVD, viewing
about wearing his new glasses. Once actors who play the parts of the in segments is recommended. Also
his teacher and friend acknowledge characters of Rosalind and Celia in suitable for Sc. 9 and for filmmaking
that they wear glasses, the boy realizes Shakespeare’s "As You Like It". The courses. 0194 English 92 min
that life will be less awkward if he viewer is provided with examples of the
wears his glasses. The poems also character’s speeches from the play and
focus on realizing that "it’s what’s inside is encouraged to consider THE ASTRONOMER
that counts". Different ways of Shakespeare’s use of language to 104921 VH
communicating are also shown. 0104 create character. 0983 English 20 30 min S 1992
English 30 min min A mysterious painter, Johannes
Vermeer (1632-1675), fascinates by his
ARTHUR’S PET BUSINESS THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR meticulous method, the strange optical
105621 VH SERIES organization of his paintings, the
11 min P 1990 For descriptions see individual titles: repetition of the same settings, and his
To demonstrate his ability to take care OUR SOLAR SYSTEM : THE INNER enigmatic dreamlike scenes. 0585
of a puppy, Arthur, the young aardvark, PLANETS [102232] English 30 min
starts his own pet business. A comical OUR SOLAR SYSTEM : THE
adventure which provides a lesson in OUTER PLANETS [102231]
patience and responsibility . 0058 AT PROMISE: READING
English 11 min PRACTICES THAT WORK/
ASTERIX CHEZ LES BRETONS READING INTERVENTION
106054 VH 002004 VH
ARTIFACT DISCOVERY BOX 78 min IS 1988
(OUTDOOR SCH. WORKSHOP) 23 min T 2005
Contrairement aux idèes reçues,les
107114 KT Anglais -les Bretons - ne sont pas EARLY LEARNING SERIES - At
1991 devenus bizarres à cause de leur Promise: Classroom Practices that
This artifact kit is designed for a guided histoire; ils ètaient dèjà au dèpart,tout Work and Reading Intervention : A
inquiry approach to using the contents comme leur langage et leur climat. Lesson Plan for Struggling Readers is
of the bent box. Workshop participants 0665 French 78 min based on a reading intervention
will receive a manual and instruction on program developed by Marni McMahan
the use, care and ordering of the kit. of School District 72, Campbell River,
ASTERIX ET CLEOPATRE B.C. 0634 English 23 min
See also 970 VR 112. 0752 English 106052 VH
70 min IS 1988
L’ARTISANAT En l’an 50 avant J.C., les Romains AT THE AUTUMN RIVER CAMP:
104849 VH occupent non seulement la Gaule, PART 1
10 min I 1990 mais aussi l’Egypte. A sa manière 000485 VH
Ca film montre a quai point la famille de Cèsar, maladroitement, coutise la reine 26:18 min PIJ 1967
pionniers devait dependre de ses d’Egypte qu’il accuse d’ltre à la tlte d’un
propres habilite pour survivre. Tout le peuple dècadent. 0665 French 70 NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this
necessaire pour le foyer etait fait par un min video it is late autumn. The Inuit move
des membres de la famille. 0506 to the river valley where they build
French 10 min karmaks - shelters with snow walls and
ASTERIX ET LA SURPRISE DE roofs of skins. The men fish with
CESAR spears and their catch is cooked over
ARTS 106053 VH an exterior fire. The family then eats
107060 VH 77 min IS 1988 inside the karmak. Without words.
15 min IJ 1989 Ayant dècidè de s’engager dans la 0714 English 26:18 min
Lessons in the arts, called ’okeiko’ lègion romaine afin de retrouver deux
(practice), are very popular among jeunes Gaulois ravis par les troupes de
Japanese people of all ages. The Cèsar. Asterix et Obelix ne se doutent AT THE AUTUMN RIVER CAMP:
program presents segments from 4 pas du danger qui les menace... 0665 PART 2
lessons for children, in Suzuki violin, French 77 min
koto, kendo and traditional dance. It 000486 VH
demonstrates the principle and 33:06 min PIJ 1967
ASTERIX LE GAULOIS NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this
technique of each of these methods, 106051 VH
and also underlines the importance of part of the Netsilik Inuit series, the
70 min IS 1988 family moves once again, this time into
the student-teacher relationship. 0269 Caı̈us Bonus soupçonne les Gaulois
English 15 min an igloo built by the men. A sleigh is
de possèder un secret qui les rend constructed from skins, frozen fish and
invincibles. Il envoie alors un caribou antlers. When ready, it is
AS LONG AS THE RIVERS lègionnaire en mission de loaded and the family heads down the
FLOW SERIES reconnaissance au coeur du petit river to the coast. 0714 English
For descriptions see individual titles: village gaulois. 0665 French 70 33:06 min
FLOODING JOB’S GARDEN min
[107303]
15
AT THE CARIBOU CROSSING in air pressure to develop life for flying. ATOMS AND THEIR
PLACE: PART 1 0574 English 50 min ELECTRONS
000477 VH 000829 VH
30:15 min PIJ 1967 34 min JS 1995
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this ATOM BOND : THE ATOM WITH Using characterization and animation
video of the Netsilik Inuit series, the THE GOLDEN ELECTRON this video introduces the concept of
time is early autumn, the place an Inuit 000738 VH electron configuration in the first 18
camp in the Pelly Bay region of the 30 min S 1999 elements. It shows the relationship
Canadian Arctic. A woman, a boy and A parody of a James Bond movie. Gold between configuration and position in
two men are shown occupied with their Metallic Bond is sent off to investigate the periodic table. By using analogies
various activities. A woman works on why Carbon, Nitrogen and other atoms between atoms and people, the video
caribou skins. Men return from the are training themselves in other types demonstrates the mechanism of ionic
hunt with another caribou. A boy picks of bonds. He discovers their bond and covalent bonding and then
berries and then plays at being a school and university finding that they introduces the idea of polar molecules
hunter. 0714 English 30:15 min are all working towards "Project D". In and their significance to solutions.
the finale, Bond is shown around a 0267 English 34 min
ATHENS AND ANCIENT giant DNA. We use all the standard
GREECE cliches and puns to contrive a way of
013173 VH showing each type of bonding. 0267 ATOMS/MOTIONS
78 min IJS 2000 English 30 min 000880 VH
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES - 50 min IJS 1999
Ancient Greece was a civilization like BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
no other in history–and at last you can THE ATOMIC CAFE SERIES - Video divided in two
see why. Computer graphics, archival 013389 DV segments. Each running for about 26
film, and classic art combineto recreate 88 min JS 2002 minutes and with experiments shown in
places and events never before seen On its 20-year-anniversary, and not a the video. The first segment deals with
outside the imagination. You tour the moment too soon, the ATOMIC CAFE atoms while the second with motion.
Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Stand is back to provide us with a much 0574 English 50 min
before Delphi’s Temple of Apollo where needed release of comic energy. A
the oracle spoke. Gaze at the Statue of dark comedy in the truest sense, this BERCEAU DE LA VIE
Athena and the Parthenon, the pride timeless classic took the nation by 200212 DV
and joy of the Athenians. 0357 storm when it first debuted in theaters 50 min IJS 2001
English 78 min in 1982.The film serves as a chilling SERIE AU COEUR DES OCEANS -
and often hilarious reminder of cold- L’ocean renferme quatre-vingt-dix-sept
ATHENS AND ANCIENT war era paranoia in the U.S. - artfully pourcent des espaces habitables de
GREECE presented through a collage of notre planete. Et la faune et la flore
106797 VH newsreel footage, government marine qu’il heberge excedent de loin
70 min IS 1995 archives, military training films and les especes de la terre ferme. Mais
(GREAT CITIES OF THE ANCIENT fifties music. 0373 English 88 min dans l’ocean, la vie n’est pas repartie
WORLD) Greek customs and daily life uniformement. Dans ce premier
come alive through computer graphics, episode, nous verrons comment ces
archival film and classic art. Tour the ATOMIC ENERGY: INSIDE THE deux forces agissent et controlent la
Acropolis in the 5th Century B.C. Gaze ATOM (2ND EDITION) distribution de la faune et de la flore,
at the Statue of Athena and the 000534 VH des mers de corail jusqu’aux vastes
Parthenon, the pride and joy of the 15 min JS 1982 etendues polaires... 0414 French
Athenians. Walk the Agora, Theatre of Live-action and animation sequences 50 min
Dionysus, Olympia (home of the explain radioactivity, fission and fusion.
Olympic Games) and The Temple of Simple demonstrations clarify the
Zeus. Stand before Delphi’s Temple of phenomenon of radioactivity by AU COEUR DES OCEANS
Apollo where the oracle spoke. Travel illustrating the release of electrons from For descriptions see individual titles:
to Mycenae, City of Agamemnon; unstable nuclei. The camera visualizes BERCEAU DE LA VIE [200212]
Santorini and Atlantis, the legendary how the bombardment of an atom EQUINOXES,MAREES ET
lost continent. 0497 English 70 causes it to release energy and how TEMPETES [200206]
min the opposite reaction - nuclear fusion -
takes place when certain elements are AU FOND DES BOIS
THE ATHLETE IN CRETE, heated to very high temperatures. 013352 DV
GREECE, AND ETRURIA 0350 English 15 min
104879 SL 80 min IJ 2004
1991 1.La Chasse-Galerie (Contrecoeur,
Representations of the athlete in ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND THE Quebec). Dans un chantier forestrier,
Italian, Greek, Aegean frescoes: Greek PERIODIC TABLE des bucherons s’ennuient de leur
and Italian marbles. 19 slides VIRC blonde et concluent un pacte avec
013344 DV Lucifer pour aller danser avec elles.
English 23 min JS 2004 Tout se deroule a merveille jusqu’au
How do atoms interact with each other? moment ou un des passagers, ayant
ATMOSPHERE; FLIGHT And how do scientists gather evidence abuse de la bouteille, se met a crier
013157 VH about these tiny bits of matter? Viewers des jurons... 1. La montagne a
50 min IJ 1996 explore the historic experiments by Frederick Fournier (Lac-au-Saumon,
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY scientists Thomson and Rutherford, Quebec). En mai 1831, l’arpenteur
SERIES - Atmosphere: There’s which led to the discovery of subatomic Frederic Fournier quitte Sanit-Jean-
something in the air, as Bill Nye the particles and the development of Port-Joli avec des ouvriers pour
Science Guy talks about atmosphere, nuclear theory. Students learn that the construire une route a travers les forets
its five different levels and how it shape of the periodic table is a direct de la Matapedia. Au cours de la
protects the Earth. Flight: With the result of the microscopic structure of descente, Fournier est emporte par les
help of his team of young scientists, atoms that make up all the elements. redoutables rapides du ruisseau
and some common household items, 0373 English 23 min Sauvage... 0373 French 80 min
Bill Nye demonstrates how airplanes,
birds and helicopters create differences
16
AU MEXIQUE AVEC JUDITH prepare for winter. 0414 English LES AVENTURIERS DU TIMBRE
200210 DV 13 min PERDU
13 min PI 2004 105604 VH
Judith admire des objets d’artisanat AUTUMN: WESAKECHAK AND 105 min I 1991
local, Ecoute de la musique aztèeque THE MEDICINE Une aventure trepidante qui se passe
et applaudit des danseurs folkloriques 002048 VH au Quebec, en Chine et en Australie.
au Zocalo, le coeur de la ville de 13 min PI 2003 0823 French 105 min
Mexico. Elle visite des edifices STORIES FROM THE SEVENTH FIRE
religieux anciens (le temple Mayor) et SERIES - On a beautiful fall day, AYIKIS THE FROG (CC)
modernes (la basilique de la Sainte Wesakechak sees two chickadees PLA012 VH
Vierge de Guadeloupe) et assiste aà getting extra energy from their special 15 min P 1990
un spectacle de voladores qui se medicine berries. He begs them to Wesakechak, a human spirit who could
balancent tetes en bas attaches a des share and they do, cautioning him to speak to all the creatures, is trying to
poteaux. à 0414 French 13 min take only one at a time and only when catch flies as a gift for Ayikis the frog.
he is very tired. Wesakechak overdoes Chekek, the mudhen, carries the flies
AUGUST 19, 1994 IS DIEPPE it, floats off the earth only to fall to the frog for Wesakechak. In an
106925 VH headfirst into a swamp. Abusing attempt to visit Wesakechak and thank
20 min JS 1994 medicine can be very dangerous! him Ayekis has an accident and we
In the misty dawn of an August day in 0414 English 13 min learn how the frog got his long hind
1942, an armada of 250 ships of all legs. The video employs a story teller
sizes sails towards the French Channel AVALANCHE! in a comfortable setting and shadow
coast. They carry nearly 10,000 troops 000731 VH puppets to illustrate the story. Full-
and sailors for the biggest raid of World 60 min IJS 1997 colour shadow puppets. Closed
War II. 74 fighter and bomber NOVA SERIES - An unearthly roar. A Captioned for the Hearing Impaired.
squadrons provide air cover. In the blinding blast of white. With no warning 0405 English 15 min
spearhead of the operation are 5,000 and in mere seconds, an avalanche– Primary Language Arts
Canadian soldiers; their objective, a with the power of up to 200 pounds of
barely accessible and heavily defended TNT -wipes out everything in its path.
One team of scientists hopes to THE AZTECS
port, dug into the steep cliffs of the 107566 VH
French coast, is called Dieppe. 0332 understand this deadly force by
triggering an avalanche onto 18 min I 1985
English 20 min Includes information regarding Aztec
themselves. See the extremes the
experts are going to to protect us: society, religion, warfare, government,
AUSTRALIA’S ANIMAL justice and commerce. It also covers
WONDERS measuring the strength and velocity of
snow out on slopes and in labs; building their history and collapse to the
106657 VH Spaniards. 0066 English 18 min
15 min PI 1983 deflecting walls; shooting explosives
Students will see kangaroos, koalas, that trigger controlled avalanches to
and some of the 150 other species of keep recreational areas safe. Meet BABAR AND FATHER
Australian marsupials. The film also some shaken survivors who have been CHRISTMAS
shows many birds and reptiles unique crushed under a wall of snow yet lived to 101352 VH
to Australia.Winner of Learning AV tell about it. 0687 English 60 min 30 min PI 1986
Award. 0689 English 15 min In this fully animated holiday tale, King
LES AVENTURES DE BOULE ET Babar takes a journey in search of the
BILL legendary Father Christmas. 0941
L’AUTOMNE English 30 min
102280 VH 104802 VH
6 min PJ 50 min PJ 1985
Version française de 525 VR 007. Dessins animès illustrant les faits et BABAR ET LE PERE DE NOEL
0495 French 6 min gestes quotidiens d’une famille de 101344 VH
banlieue, interprètès selon la vision P
AUTUMN qu’en ont un gentil garçon, Boule, et La histoire classique des aventures de
102274 VH son ami le chien cocker, Bill. 0347 Babar à la recherche de pere de Noöl.
15 min P 1983 French 50 min French
THE FOUR SEASONS SERIES - LES AVENTURES DE JEANNOT
Viewers will see ways in which the BABAR LE FILM
changes that occur in Autumn affect LAPIN 101841 VH
103640 VH 77 min PI 1989
many living things. 0689 English
15 min 11 min P 1988 Retrouvez Babar, le roi des èlèphants,
Voici les aventures d’un lapin espiègle dans ce conte royal dès plus
AUTUMN - IMPRESSIONS qui parcourt la forlt, à la recherche d’un enchanteur et colorè, aidè du singe
102289 VH dı̂ner de laitue. 0665 French 11 Zèphir et d’un crocodile dèbrouillard.
10 min PJ min 0060 French 77 min
A visual portrait of the season. 0495 AVENTURES DE SHERLOCK
English 10 min HOLMES BACH’S FIGHT FOR FREEDOM
000230 VH
106027 VH
AUTUMN:LEGENDS OF THE 53 min PIJS 1995
28 min JS 1993
FIRST THANKSGIVING Livrefolie" sèrie. Arthur Conan Doyle. The chapel organist,Johann Sebastian
001020 VH Bach,is enraged. It’s bad enough his
Thème: la curiositè. 0665 French
13 min PI 2003 28 min boss,Duke Wilhelm,stifles his creativity.
STORIES FROM THE SEVENTH FIRE Now the bumbling fool has given him a
SERIES - As the leaves are falling, we AVENTURES DE TOM SAWYER, servant he suspects is a spy! But
hear the story of how Raven tricked the LES soon,the temperamental composer
other animals into providing a great 106030 VH recognizes a kindred soul in his new
feast before winter arrives. Harvest, 28 min JS 1993 10-year-old assistant,Frederick. Set in
Thanksgiving or Potlatch, the feast Livrofolie" sèrie. Mark Twain. Thème: 1717,Bach’s 32nd year. Part of the
tradition carries on for all animals, la dèbrouillardise. 0665 French Sony Classical Film & Video series.
including humans. In this story, we 28 min 0574 English 53 min
witness the details of how animals
17
BACKYARD BUGS BALEINE FRANCHE BOREALE BARKERVILLE : A VISION OF
103394 VH 002067 VH GOLD
15 min P 1988 9:05 min J 2002 107486 VH
Reveals some of the multitude of tiny Beginning with the discovery of a dead 60 min IS 1995
creatures living in a typical backyard bowhead whale on the shore of the St. This video contains three different
and shows where they can be found; Lawrence River, the video studies this stories about Barkerville: 1. Barkerville
also distinguishes between insects and endangered animal species. 0414 : A Vision Of Gold, 2. Traces of
spiders. 0689 English 15 min French 9:05 min Dreams, 3. The Cornish Water Wheel.
Produced by Barkerville Historic Town
BALLAD OF CROWFOOT and tells the story of the gold rush and
BACKYARD SAFARI SERIES 000865 VH life in the Cariboo at that time. 0073
For descriptions see individual titles: 10:18 min JS 1968 English 60 min
ROCKS AND MINERALS [000888] A haunting, often bitter account of the
opening of the Canadian West, BARKERVILLE, BRITISH
presented through still photography COLUMBIA
BACKYARD WILDERNESS and the words and music of Willie 001737 VH
102901 VH Dunn, a Micmac from Montreal. 0714 23 min IJS 2002
24 min IJ 1991 English 10:18 min A unique combination of historical re-
Discover the abundance of living enactments, archival photographs and
creatures found in an ordinary urban BALLAD OF THE IRISH HORSE personal anecdotes keeps students
backyard such as butterflies, an ant 104499 VH engaged in discovering Barkerville’s
colony, a spider wrapping up a fly 60 min IS 1985 rich history. At the grade 5 level the
dinner to be eaten later, plant life such Over the centuries, horses have video would be useful as a culminating
as dandelions, and seed pods. When captured the hearts and minds of the activity for a gold rush unit. There is a
Dr. Suzuki and the children discover a Irish people. Nurtured by the mild Irish strong focus on the ttreatment of
wasp’s nest, an entomologist joins climate and rich grasses, the horses of minorities. 0414 English 23 min
them to share her expertise. 0645 Ireland have always flourished. 0689
English 24 min English 60 min BARN DANCE (CC)
105747 VH
BALLET DANCER / HOCKEY 30 min K 1985
BALANCE IN NATURE: A FIRST PLAYER READING RAINBOW SERIES - The
FILM 002196 VH video presents the tale "Barn Dance",
103131 VH 24 min I 2004 narrated by Roy Clark, which tells the
12 min PJ 1989 MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES - Two story of a midnight dance of barn
This film explains food chains and food boys, a hockey player and a dancer, animals on a young boy’s farm. In
pyramids, as well as giving examples of engage in a role reversal and agree to addition to a view of a real barn dance
short and long food chains, what try the other’s activity. Throught their with Kentucky Blue Grass music,
causes chains to be broken and the experiences they develop social children are shown how violins are
resulting problems. 0119 English understanding and acceptance of each made. 0793 English 30 min
12 min other’s pastimes. This video would be
useful for teaching social responsibility BARN OWLS AND THEIR
and acceptance of non-traditional PELLETS
BALANCE OF POWER 103523 VH
roles. 0714 English 24 min
YRY014 VH 17 min I 1990
29 min S Viewers learn what can be done to
BALLOONS (CC)
ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA PSC025 VH ensure the continued survival of the
SERIES - An investigation into the 9 min P 1991 barn owl, a hunter of mice that plays a
cause of the clash between England Following newsreel footage of key role in natural pest control. 0792
and France in the 1680’s and the effect English 17 min
ballooning, airships and dirigibles, the
of the War of the League of Augsburg modern method of constructing a hot
on North America. Also, a look at what air balloon is explained. 0953 BARON MUNCHHAUSEN IN A
was happening in the north and east of WHALE OF A TALE (CC)
English 9 min
Canada while the French battled the 101622 VH
English and Iroquois in the south, and Primary Science 5 min I 1994
how the War of the Spanish Succession A German Legend. Entering the Gulf of
affected the frontiers of New France. BAND CONCERT St. Lawrence after a rollicking voyage
0471 English 29 min 105150 VH across the Atlantic, his ship runs over
First Nations (Socials) 9 min KI 1989 the nose of a mile-long whale! Furious
The first Mickey Mouse colour cartoon, the whale heaves to and fro, tossing
this is considered by many to be the the sailors and rigging this way and
BALANCE; STRUCTURE best cartoon ever produced. 0574 that, and accidentally swallows the
013158 VH English 9 min anchor. 0599 English 5 min
50 min IJ 1998
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY BARB TARBOX :UNE VIE INSTRUCTIONAL
SERIES - Balance: Bill NYe’s the COUPEE COURT PAR LE INTELLIGENCE 1 : HIGHLIGHTS
centre of attention when he talks about TABAC 013176 VH
the centre of gravity and its effect on 013397 VH 60 min TA 2003
balance. Structure: From the "Bungee 16:30 min IJS 2003 Presented by Barrie Bennett, this
Zone" in British Columbia to New York Barb Tarbox, une femme de 42 ans program highlights the following
Harbor’s Verrazano Narrows Bridge d’Edmonton a ete diagnostiquee avec teaching models and integrates them in
(one of the longest suspension bridgese un cancer du poumon en phase various classroom demonstrations:
in the world), our daredevil host goes to terminale apres avoir fume depuis la 7e Cooperative Learning; Concept
any length to prove the structural annee a l’ecole. En quelques mois Attainment; Mind Mapping; Inductive
principles of tension and compression. seulement, Barb a communique son Thinking; Academic Controversy.
0574 English 50 min message a plus de 50000 eleves. Integrating teaching models is one of
0279 French 16:30 min the most powerful methods of teaching
children with differing abilities and
18
talents. The complex nature of teaching BASKET MAKING government of Canada. It also
must first be acknowledged to prepare 104847 VH discusses the response to the conflict
for the intricacies of integrating teaching 15 min I 1978 by the Canadian government under Sir
models. 0054 English 60 min VANISHING CRAFTS SERIES - For John A. MacDonald, the final outcome
many centuries, the Indians of British of the North-West Rebellion, and the
Columbia produced all of their objects fate of such participants as Louis Riel,
INSTRUCTIONAL (ceremonial and everyday) from locally Gabriel Dumont, and General
INTELLIGENCE 2 : HIGHLIGHTS available materials. This was true for Middleton. Teachers will need to
013177 VH the baskets in which berries were develop their own pre and post-viewing
53 min TA 2003 collected. The film shows Mary activities. 0104 English 22 min
Elements,Highlights,& Tools (2) - Jackson in and around her home in
Contents: Inductive Flaws, Reflection Sechelt, making a basket from cedar BATTLE FOR A CONTINENT,
on Process, Emotional Safety, Time roots, dried corn husks and cherry 1754 TO 1775 (EPISODE 4A)
Management, Engaging Students, bark. It takes two weeks to make one 000976 VH
Instructional Time, Learning Styles, basket. 0793 English 15 min 60 min IJS 2000
Cooperative learning, Picture Word CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
Induction Model, Disagree Agreeably, BASKETBALL SKILLS AND SERIES - Two decades of the mid
Power of Modeling, Questioning for DRILLS 1700s shape Canada in profound
Accountability Ranking Ladder, Think 105287 VH ways. A conflict between England and
Pair Share, Thumbs up Thumbs Down. PI France becomes a world war that
0054 English 53 min Level One: to accompany Basketball engulfs the continent. French troops
Canada’s coaching certification encounter a British juggernaut, first at
program. English Louisbourg, then on a farmer’s field
BARTLEBY outside Quebec. Closed-captioned.
201428 VH BASKETBALL SKILLS AND 0189 English 60 min
28 min S 1969 DRILLS
Bartleby is a well-presented film 105288 VH BATTLE FOR A CONTINENT,
version of the classic short story by J 1754 TO 1775 (EPISODE 4B)
Herman Melville. Bartleby, hired as a Level Two: Defense. English 000977 VH
lawyer’s copyist, is at first an excellent 60 min IJS 2000
worker. As the story evolves, Bartelby’s BASKETBALL SKILLS AND CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
behavior becomes more and more DRILLS SERIES - Two decades of the mid
unusual. Bartleby refuses to leave the 105289 VH 1700s shape Canada in profound
lawyer’s office and is sent to prison. The J ways. A conflict between England and
story concludes with Bartleby’s death Level Two: Offense. English France becomes a world war that
in prison. 0471 English 28 min engulfs the continent. French troops
BASKETBALL SKILLS AND encounter a British juggernaut, first at
DRILLS Louisbourg, then on a farmer’s field
BASIC CHEMISTRY FOR 105290 VH outside Quebec. Closed-captioned.
BIOLOGY STUDENTS S 0189 English 60 min
001045 DV Level Three: for use with high level
21 min JS 2008 players. English
All of life’s processes involve chemical BATTLE FOR THE TREES
reactions - the combining, exchanging, BASONGE MASK (ZAIRE) 104452 VH
and breaking apart of atoms and 107096 RE 57 min IS 1993
molecules of a few basic substances. IS It is a complex battle being fought on
This DVD examines these processes AFRICAN REPLICA: Basonge carvers many fronts - in corporate board rooms,
and the structure of atoms. Student specialized in cubistic masks decorated in legislatures, on the streets, and in the
worksheeets are included in the with deep parallel incisions filled with woods. This video examines the battle
Teacher’s guide. 0599 English 21 white clay. These masks are said to strategies of both sides and offers
min have been worn by witch doctors in their some practical solutions that balance
slow and stately dance with whirling economic needs with the preservation
finale. (40 cm x 26 cm) English of the ancient forests. If the Battle for
BASIC PICTURE-TAKING the Trees is lost - and all of the old
TECHNIQUES BATEAU A VOILES, LE OR growth is clearcut - the silence on the
104952 VH 1990’S AND BEYOND barren hills will be a monument to the
JS 106059 VH victory of corporate interests over public
Build better pictures step-by-step. 5 min PI 1992 process. 0714 English 57 min
English Gisèle et Martin doivent interrompre
leurs vacances pour aller sur un voilier THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE :
chercher la dent du petit Jeannot. PART 1:SETTING THE STAGE
BASICS OF ECOLOGY: 0665 French 5 min 000262 VH
COMMUNITY INTERACTIONS 22 min JS 1997
013368 DV BATOCHE SETTLEMENT, Traces the nation’s wartime experience
32 min IJS 2005 SASKATCHEWAN from the 1914 outbreak, through the
Community interactions: competition, 000406 VH grim reality of the Somme, to Canada
predation and symbiosis. First 22 min JS 1998 being assigned the seemingly
describes the concepts of community, HISTORY LANDS SERIES - This video impossible mission of capturing Vimy
coevolution and ecological niche before provides a detailed examination of the Ridge. Dramatically mixing archival
looking at how competition results from Battle of Batoche during the North- footage with intensely realistic
overlapping niches and is reduced by West Rebellion of 1885 through reenactments, The Battle of Vimy
resource partitioning. A discussion of reenactments, photographs, maps and Ridge powerfully recounts how the
primary and secondary succession drawings, and interviews with Canadians fought their way to victory.
concludes the program. 0373 historians. It outlines the struggle of Canada’s success resulted from
English 32 min the Metis for their land and for the exhaustive planning, the application of
rights and privileges they felt had been innovative and untried tactics, and the
taken away from them by the iron courage and heroic self-sacrifice of
19
Canada’s citizen army. 0714 storybooks, and a program droves, instant towns are erected of
English 22 min implementation and discussion leader’s wood logged from the surrounding
guide. English 12 min forests, and the province of B.C. - in the
THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE : Confederation of Canada - is born. The
PART 2:KEYS TO VICTORY THE BC HYDRO ROLE MODEL railroad is built with federal subsidies to
000263 VH CHALLENGE CPR and cheap Chinese labour; native
27 min JS 1997 000992 VH communities are decimated by
Explores the cruel realities of the war’s 16 min JS smallpox and the Indian Act is made
battlefields, including the soldier’s grim Contains biographical vignettes, into law. Sikhs come to work the
trench life, the butchery of modern including interviews, of receipients of sawmills, and the Japanese come to
combat, and the grinding tedium men the National Aboriginal Achievement fish. Racism is rife and explodes in the
faced trying to survive in the most static Awards. HYDRO English 16 min riots of 1907 and the Komagata Maru
battle-front in human history. In the incident of 1914. 0104 English 30
cold dawn of Easter Monday on April 9, BC TIMES - COMING OF AGE min
1917, 100,000 soldiers ready (1959 - 1986)
themselves fro Canada’s largest World 000582 VH BC TIMES - THE MILLENNIUM
War I attack. The battle for Vimy Ridge 30 min IJS 1996 APPROACHES
is about to begin. 0714 English Dave Barrett and Grace McCarthy talk 000583 VH
27 min about what it was like in the legislature 30 min IJS 1996
with W.A.C. JFK and the Beatles are Expo brought new money into
THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE : featured along with ski champ Nancy Vancouver, mainly from Asia.
PART 3:THE BATTLE LOOMS Green. Then, in the early 70’s things Government is finally on the side of
000264 VH change. There is the Vietnam War and sustainable resources. Clayquot
20 min JS 1997 the energy crisis. Folks begin to realize Sound and Kitlope are saved, the
The Battle of Vimy Ridge - Part 3: The that our lives and resources were not Forestry Practices code is enacted,
Battle Looms chronicles both the inexhaustible. The Peace movement is and the Alcan deal is called off. School
military buildup and the initial born and the environment movement is children are taught about biodiversity,
skirmishes in the air, in the tunnels, and in its mascent stages, with the and Greenpeace is an international
in No Man’s Land as the Canadians organization of Greenpeace quickly and powerful lobby group. What is the
prepared for the historic assault.Four following. The economy is on a future of B.C.? This question and many
days and 10,000 casualties later, the downturn. But wait! Here comes more are explored throughout this
Canadians stun the world by seizing Jimmy Patterson and Expo 86! 0104 episode. 0104 English 30 min
the ridge in one of the war’s most English 30 min
successful and brilliantly planned BC TIMES - THE WAR AND
offensives. 0714 English 20 min BC TIMES - GROWING PAINS BEYOND (1939 - 1959)
(1914-1939) 000581 VH
THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE : 000580 VH 30 min IJS 1996
PART 4:BATTLE JOINED AND 30 min IJS 1996 Joy Kogawa, speaks poignantly about
WON The inter-war years: political graft, the what it was like for her as a young child
000265 VH organization of labour, social reform to be "removed" from her home on the
31 min JS 1997 and the Depression. We hear from the West coast and relocated to internment
The Battle of Vimy Ridge - Part 4: The daughter of Vancouver’s first grain camps. After the war, B.C. begins a
Battle Joined and Won recounts the magnate about what life was like in the period of growth and development.
attack itself, capturing moments of West End during the twenties. Women W.A.C. Bennett is ushered into office
heroism, tragedy, desperation, and get the vote, liquor is prohibited for a and sets to work damming rivers and
humour and one of Canada’s most few years, and Chinese immigration is flattening mountains to meet the needs
famous battles. 0714 English 31 outlawed. A survivor of the "hobo of the new postwar technology and
min jungles" and work camps, speaks lifestyle. Life seemed perfect, except in
candidly about organizing the On-to- native communities where children
BATTLING EATING DISORDERS Ottawa Trek of the unemployed in were taken away to residential schools
200237 DV 1935. 0104 English 30 min and stripped of their heritage and
29 min IJS 2006 self-respect. 0104 English 30 min
Hosted by The Sopranos’ Jamie-Lynn BC TIMES - IN THE BEGINNING
Sigler, herself a survivor of teenage 000578 VH BE CAREFUL, BE SAFE SERIES
anorexia, the DVD explains how to 30 min IJS 1996 For descriptions see individual titles:
recognize eating disorders, how friends Begins with a general look at the SAFE CHILDREN [104180]
and loved ones should communicate geography of B.C. We hear briefly from
their fears and concerns, and how representatives of the native, Chinese BE MY BABY
those who suffer from these often fatal and East Indian communities as to their 000897 VH
illnesses can fidn professional help. general feelings about life in B.C. We 24:20 min JS 2000
Special emphasis is placed on visit an archaeological dig near Lillooet 0574 English 24:20 min
identifying anorexia, bulimia, and binge and hear from SFU archaeologist Brian
eating as acutal diseases, not as Hayden about the sophisticated BEA AND MR. JONES (CC)
misguided lifestyle choices. 0414 societies that existed 3,000 years ago. 105745 VH
English 29 min We learn of the explorations by land 30 min K 1983
and by seas of the first Europeans to READING RAINBOW SERIES - The
BC EPILEPSY’S "PARTNERS IN come to B.C., and historian Jean book tells about a little girl in
TEACHING" Barman talks about the influence of the kindergarten who exchanges places
001722 KT fur trade on native life. 0104 English with her father who is an executive.
12 min PI 2004 30 min Related poetry, "Daydreamer" by
The British Columbia Epilepsy Society Eloise Greenfield, children’s book
has created a kit to raise awareness BC TIMES - RUSH FOR SPOILS reviews and a real-life story about
about the impact of epilepsy on school- (1857 - 1914) Jason Hardman who attained his
age children. The kit contains a total of 000579 VH dream of becoming the youngest
10 items : 3 videos - "I Have Epilepsy 30 min IJS 1996 librarian in the country at the age of
Too"," Seizure and First Aid", "Me and Gold is discovered and changes the twelve. 0104 English 30 min
My World"; 2 comic books, 4 face of the province. People come in
20
THE BEAR directions as he goes to town inside a BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
105559 VH box that is upside down (2 min.) THE STORIES
25 min S 1988 BIKE LESSON: Pop gives Small Bear a 101619 VH
Based on the book by William wacky lesson in bicycle safety by 24 min PI 1990
Faulkner; a bear hunt becomes an demonstrating the wrong way to do Three captivating stories of romance,
odyssey of self-discovery for a young everything. "See? This is what you where a person’s true identity is
boy. 0983 English 25 min should not do. Now let this be a lesson revealed only after they have found the
to you." (7 min.) 0846 English 15 one they love. 1) "Beauty and the
THE BEAR (CC) min Beast" - The beast is massive, powerful
105156 VH and ugly to behold, yet only the love of
92 min IS 1990 BEASTIES AND OTHER a young girl can save him. 2) "The
An action-packed outdoor adventure CRITTERS Chinese Parrot" - a magical parrot must
tale about Youk, an orphaned cub and 105460 VH save the love between a scholar and
the wounded giant grizzly who 63 min PIJ the serving maid of an evil sorcerer and
befriends him. Threatened by the Five short animated films: Evolution, 3) "Sedna" - A mighty bird spirit
sounds of distant gunfire, the two bears The Treasure of the Grotoceans, The disguises itself as a young hunter to
begin a desperate quest to escape Plant, Luna, Luna, Luna, and win the heart of a lovely Inuit girl.
their most feared enemy... man. In a 64,000,000 Years Ago. 0714 0585 English 24 min
powerfully climactic final scene, the English 63 min
hunter and the hunted come face-to- BEAUTY BEGINS INSIDE
face with each other and their own For descriptions see individual titles:
BEAT OF THE DRUM PRESSURE ZONE [013039]
survival. 0850 English 92 min 001706 VH WHAT’S EATING YOU? [013038]
24 min S 1996
BEAR PAW NEWS SERIES Beat of the Drum profiles four First
For descriptions see individual titles: THE BEAVER FAMILY (2ND
Nation performers - Sam, Scofield,
NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS (CC) Renae Morriseau and Juno award EDITION)
[107277] winner Jerry Alfred and the Medicine 000523 VH
NATIVE COMMUNITIES (CC) Beat - whose contemporary music is 14 min PI 1990
[107278] infused with and informed by aboriginal This charming video pictures a beaver
tradition. Examines the meaning of family as it interacts with its environment
BEARS names, signs and symbols in native throughout the year. Following a quiet
002036 VH tradition and the role of aboriginal winter in their lodge, the beavers
15 min P 2004 "songkeepers" and how the strength of emerge in the spring to repair their dam
What large, lumbering, shaggy animal the performers derive from the tradition and to teach their young the skills they
sleeps for months at a time and eats of the oral culture. 0011 English need to adapt to their new environment.
huge amount of food? Bears of course! 24 min Work continues through the summer
See remarkable film clips that reveal and fall as the beavers secure their
how bears live in the wild.Disney’s BEATING THE STREETS pond and gather food for the coming
Animal World Series. 0414 English winter. 0350 English 14 min
000613 VH
15 min 48 min JS 1998
Beating the Streets traces six years in
BEAVERS, THE MASTER
BEARS! (CC) the lives of Marilyn Brighteyes and
BUILDERS
103691 VH Lance Marty, two inner-city Aboriginal 200240 DV
12 min P 1990 30 min IJS 2004
teenagers struggling to turn their lives
Combining child and adult narration, around. And it is the story of Joe With a modest tool box and simple site
music and story telling, this program Cloutier, the teacher - and former plans, these animal architects are
presents information on grizzly bears in capable of carrying out large scale
dropout - determined to help them. In
their natural Alaskan habitat. The story Beating the Streets, Marilyn and Lance building and renovation work. The
depicts a grandfather relating his program observes a beaver family and
candidly discuss the abuse and a construction crew as they both rush
hunting experiences as he changes violence that drove them into
from shooting bears with guns to prostitution and drug dealing. The to get their structures built in time for
shooting bears with a camera. winter. Who will be ready? 0414
video also introduces Joe’s innovative English 30 min
Environmental issues are presented approach, combining alternative
clearly in context. 0589 English education and popular theatre as a way
12 min to get young people off the streets. BECOMING BARBIE (CC)
THE BEAR’S CHRISTMAS * 47 min JS 1993
101356 VH Examines eating disorders from the
8 min JA 1974 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST perspective of the media’s
[Preview recommended.] This is an 101531 VH representation of women in fashion
animated cartoon about a bear who 60 min IS 1983 magazines and advertising. Interviews
thought Christmas was a sham but Susan Sarandon and Klaus Kinski star with students, a public health nurse,
hung up his stocking just in case. in this classic tale of true beauty and and Naomi Wolfe are interspersed with
Alone, out of a job, he goes to drown unrequited love. Film-work inspired by media examples to drive home the
his sorrows, but back in his lonely room, Jean Cocteau. 0204 English 60 point that eating disorders are a severe
for all his doubts, the Christmas spirit min problem and that our health care
still thrives. 0714 English 8 min system is poorly equipped to handle
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (CC) this illness. Career & Personal Planning
THE BEARS’ CHRISTMAS (CC) 101614 VH 8-12 0104 English 47 min
101398 VH 27 min PI 1992
15 min P 1990 Internationally renowned actress Mia UNCLE ED’S PROBLEM
Three classic Berenstain Bears Farrow narrates this timeless story of 013050 VH
lessons: THE BEARS’ CHRISTMAS: breathtaking enchantment and fairy 8 min I 1998
Merry mishaps abound as new tale romance. Closed captioned for the DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE SERIES
Christmas gifts are tried out (6 min.) hearing impaired. 0552 English - Abusing alcohol produces negative
INSIDE OUTSIDE UPSIDE DOWN: 27 min social and physical consequences. It
Small Bear learns about spaces and affects everyone around the abuser,
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including those who do not use alcohol. Closed captioned. 0714 English perform the post-firing reduction that
It’s never too late to get help. When 50:48 min provides the distinctive raku effects.
Billy’s Uncle Ed, a former fighter pilot Glaze recipes as well as a drawing and
and now a commercial pilot, comes to BEFORE COLUMBUS, PART 2 : a materials list for the kiln are included.
visit it is obvious he has a drinking CONVERSION 0931 English 60 min
problem. At the end, Ed holds a card 000921 VH
that says Alcoholics Anonymous. 50:11 min S 1993 BEGINNING RESPONSIBILITY
0828 English 8 min This film is divided into two parts, of SERIES
about twenty-five minutes each, for For descriptions see individual titles:
BEE MY VALENTINE, AND 50’S : classroom use. It shows how the LEARNING ABOUT COURTESY
HOW THEY SAW US conquest of the Americas was also a (CC) [100186]
101411 VH battle for souls. Churches were built on
8 min P 1991 the ruins of temples, sacred relics were
Based on the book by Mirian Cohen plundered, and Indian children forced BEGINNING TO THROW ON THE
and illustrated by Lillian Hoban, this to attend residential schools. However, POTTER’S WHEEL
this film also shows that Indian 104795 VH
video will bring up the subject of
Valentine’s Day and the emotions of spirituality was not destroyed. Closed 60 min IS 1996
friendship, popularity and rivalry. 0907 captioned. 0714 English 50:11 Learn the throwing techniques that
English 8 min min Robin Hopper has developed for his
students over the past 40 years. This
BEFORE COLUMBUS, PART 3 : thorough introduction to throwing on
BEE, THE (CC) the potter’s wheel features multiple
PR0421 VH REBELLION (CC)
107199 VH camera angles and close-ups of hand
11 min P 1989 and finger positions. Cut-away shots
Viewers explore the inner workings of a 50 min S 1993
Explores various confrontations demonstrate what the hand and fingers
honeybee hive. The narrator explains do inside and outside a thrown object.
as the hardworking honeybees between First Nations people and the
governments that have attempted to 0931 English 60 min
produce honey, gather food, build
honeycombs, and nurse their young. control or eliminate them.
0983 English 11 min Confrontations range from peaceful BEGINNINGS OF VERTEBRATE
demonstrations to extremely violent LIFE
Primary bloodshed. Looks at the Wounded 000560 VH
Knee incident in the United States, the 11 min JS 1990
BEES & PLANTS Oka Crisis, the Ika’s abuse in 0350 English 11 min
200229 DV Colombia, the Cree of James Bay, and
11 min I 2004 the results of the Kuna’s struggle in
Three 10 to 11 minute videos which THE BEHAVIOR OF MATTER
Panama and the semi-autonomy they 000529 VH
explore the body structures of ants and have gained. The political group
bees and shows their social behaviour 15 min JS 1989
American Indian Movement (AIM) is Viewers observe evidence of chemical
and life cycles. The segment on the ant discussed. Interviews, newsclips and
uses computerized 3D images. The changes in simple experiments and in
archival footage support this illustrations of commonly occurring
symbiotic relationship between the documentary. First Nations Studies 12
bees and the plants is outlined. 0414 physical phenomena. The emphasis is
0104 English 50 min on recognition of clues that help
English 11 min
identify chemical changes. The video
BEGINNING HANDBUILDING also introduces the molecular theory as
BEETHOVEN LIVES UPSTAIRS 104794 VH
105042 VH a model to explain observed behavior
60 min IS 1996 of matter and explores the concept that
52 min IS 1991 Graham Sheehan introduces beginning
Based on the award-winning Classical a model can help clarify events or
potters to basic handbuilding structures that the human eye cannot
Kids cassette. Richly set in 19th techniques. After showing how to make
century Vienna, Bethoven Lives see. 0350 English 15 min
simple pinch pots, he demonstrates coil
Upstairs is based in part on historical and slab building methods using five
fact and features more than twenty-five different projects of increasing
BEHIND THE FENCE
exerpts of Beethoven’s best-loved compleity. The video featues close-ups 002031 VH
works. 0241 English 52 min that provide details about how clay 45 min S 2003
should be prepared, how it can be This documentary presents issues
BEETLE, THE (CC) joined to another piece and how glazes arising out of the construction of the
PR0428 VH can be used to decorate forms. The fence begun in 2002 by the Israelis to
11 min P 1989 program concludes with a demonstation protect the West Bank. The effect of this
The life cycle of the beetle, from the of the finished pieces fired in an barrier on individual Palestinians and
larva to the pupa to the adult beetle is electric kiln. 0931 English 60 min Israelis is conveyed through interviews
examined. Viewers are shown how the and footage of their daily lives. While an
beetle’s body is developed to help attempt is made to present both sides
BEGINNING RAKU of this issue, this sensitive topic could
protect it from predators. 0983 104796 VH
English 11 min provoke strong feelings on the part of
60 min IS 1996 viewers. 0414 English 45 min
Primary Gordon Hutchens introduces beginning
potters to basic raku techniques. He
BEFORE COLUMBUS, PART 1 : discusses desirable properties of clay BELLA BELLA
INVASION used in raku firings and then shows how 107220 VH
000920 VH to prepare the clay. He makes several 27 min 1975
50:48 min S 1993 pots which are bisque-fired and then North of Vancouver, 500 km up-coast
This film is divided into two parts, of decorated using techniques that take live the Bella Bella Indians of Campbell
about twenty-five minutes each, for advantage of the unique characteristics Island. Since the coming of the white
classroom use. It tells the story of of raku. Hutchens then shows how to man these fishing people have
Columbus’s discovery of the Americas make a simple kiln from a 55 gallon watched their ancient Heiltsuk culture
not often found in the history books. It drum. Finally, he fires the forms he has and independence all but disappear.
describes the conquest of lands from made; then he demonstrates how to 0714 English 27 min
the Arctic to the tip of Tierra del Fuego. manage a raku firing and how to
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LA BELLE ET LA BETE quick-thinking cubs. 0846 English guide dogs are trained. Host LeVar
000104 VH 30 min Burton stresses the importance of
27 min PI 1994 taking care of pets and shows how
STORIES TO REMEMBER series - THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN some pets take care of people. 0264
Cette video illustre le conte du meme THE DARK English 30 min
titre (La belle et la bete). Afin de liberer 105648 VH Primary
son pere, une jeune fille consent a 30 min P 1989
devenir la compagne d’une bete laide BERENSTAIN BEARS SERIES - When
Brother Bear reads a scary story to BEST OF BEAKMAN’S WORLD,
et malheureuse. Mais l’amour va THE
transformer a la fois la bete et la belle. Sister, she can’t fall asleep in the dark.
Papa Bear helps Sister conquer this 102018 VH
0104 French 27 min 60 min PJ 1993
common fear by giving her his own
childhood night-light and a reassuring Explore the questions kids ask most
BENDING AND REFLECTING about science, nature and the world
SUNLIGHT talk about taking charge of your
imagination, plus THE BERENSTAIN around them - on a fun-filled quest with
000501 VH a wacky scientist dedicated to finding
7 min PIJ 1989 BEARS RING THE BELL - The entire
Bear family enjoys the Bear Country answers. With the help of his lab
Three boys, experimenting with assistant, Josie, Lester the Rat, and a
everyday objects, discover the Nature Fair, and the day becomes
perfect when Papa wins the Strongest pair of witty penguins, Beakman leads
phenomena of refraction and reflection. viewers on a fascinating journey. 0284
Playing with a magnifying glass, a Bear Prize! 0846 English 30 min
English 60 min
water-filled jar and a water-hose spray,
the boys begin to grasp the principles BERENSTAIN BEARS SERIES
of magnification, bent images and For descriptions see individual titles: BEST OF THE BEST :
rainbows as they see sunlight THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND ESPECIALLY FOR KIDS!
interacting differently with various THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS 000857 VH
materials. 0350 English 7 min [105652] 81:36 min PI 1999
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS IN THE A video including the complete set of
DARK [105648] the NFB’s academy award winning and
BEN’S TRUMPET oscar nominated animation shorts for
105566 VH kids. 1. Every Child: a baby appears
39 min PI 1985 THE BERENSTAIN BEARS THE
MISSING DINOSAUR BONE mysteriously on the doorstep of a busy
Three children’s classics: Ben’s 105647 VH executive, 2. The Tender Tale of
Trumpet, The Grey Lady and the Cinderella Penguin: a zany version of
Strawberry Snatcher, and Fables. 20 min P 1990
The Bear Museum’s dinosaur exhibit the Cinderella tale, 3. Blackfly: a
0846 English 39 min folksinger recounts his battle with the
opens in just one hour, and one of the
bones is missing! Follow the Bear blackfly in the woods of north Ontario,
BEOWULF Detectives as they explore the museum 4. The Cat Came Back: the hilarious
105873 VH and crack the case. Berenstain Bears attempts of Mr. Johnson to get rid of a
38 min S 1991 Series, 0846 English 20 min little yellow cat, 5. The Sand Castle:
This program is the most popular and the sandman builds creatures out of
effective way to introduce students to BERLIOZ THE BEAR (CC) sand, and then the wind begins to blow,
the origins of the English language and 105748 VH 6. The Owl Who Married A Goose: an
literature. 0380 English 38 min 29 min I 1992 Inuit legend, 7. Evolution: Darwin
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This himself would get a chuckle from this
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND video is a story about the mishaps view of human evolution, 8. Christmas
THE TROUBLE WITH FRIENDS encountered by a band of bears who Cracker: three playful scenarios about
105652 VH take their show on the road. Street Christmas, 9. Monsieur Pointu: a
30 min P 1989 musicians and the "Boys Choir of virtuoso violinist gets taken apart -
BERENSTAIN BEARS SERIES - The Harlem" are also introduced. It follows literally. Closed Captioned. 0714
new girl cub in the neighborhood is the the standard "Reading Rainbow" series English 81:36 min
same age as Sister- and just as bossy. format: an introduction to the story with
In this story both cubs learn that you live footage; the story; concept BEST OF THE KOOTENAYS
can’t always have your way if you want development with further live footage; 107493 VH
to be friends, plus THE BERENSTAIN and related book reviews by children. 12 min IA 1996
BEARS AND THE COUCHING English Language Arts K-7 0104 GOLD TRAILS & GHOST TOWNS
CATFISH - When Papa and the cubs English 29 min SERIES - 3-episode set. Host Mike
go fishing in Grizzly Lake, they get a Roberts and historian Bill Barlee will
short but important lesson in ecology BEST FRIENDS take you back in time to the early days
and water pollution. 0846 English 101033 VH of the mining town of Sandon in the
30 min 30 min I 1992 Silvery Slocan, the bustling city of
Laura is having difficulty with her friend Nelson, and the sternwheelers of the
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS Carole, who has found new friends with Kootenays. 0238 English 12 min
FORGET THEIR MANNERS whom she becomes involved in
105646 VH substance abuse. Positive messages BETHUNE
30 min P 1989 from a peer counsellor enable Laura to 000667 VH
THE CUBS SOON LEARN THAT keep a friendship door open while not 58:38 min JS 1964
POLITENESS CAN COME attempting to solve Carole’s problems. A film biography of Dr. Norman
NATURALLY, BU SERIES - Mama Bear . 0104 English 30 min Bethune, the Canadian doctor who
takes her ill-mannered family in hand served with the loyalists during the
with the Bear Family Politeness Plan. BEST FRIENDS (CC) Spanish Civil War and with the North
The cubs soon learn that politeness PR0445 VH Chinese Army during the Sino-
can come naturally, but for Papa Bear 30 min P 1987 Japanese War. In Spain he pioneered
the lesson takes a little longer to learn!, READING RAINBOW SERIES - The the world’s first mobile blood-
plus THE BERENSTAIN BEARS AND feature book tells the story of two best transfusion service; in China his work
THE WICKED WEASEL SPELL - Evil friends who learn how to share a behind battle lines to save the
Archweasel McGreed’s latest plan to newborn puppy. Viewers visit with eight wounded made him a legendary figure.
take over Bear Country is foiled by the golden retriever dogs and observe how This hour-long documentary pieces
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together his remarkable career. 0714 BICYCLE SAFETY : ZONE OF THE BIG KIT
English 58:38 min DANGER (CC) 104856 AP
104179 VH IS 1990
14 min KJ 1994 These art reproductions were selected
BETWEEN THE CRIME AND This resource introduces young cyclers to complement the Art Image series
THE COURTROOM to danger zones: hills, curves, parked written and developed by Monique
100922 VH vehicles, and intersections. Viewers Briere. This material allows for multiple
30 min S 1994 are introduced to Zeek, a talking possibilities and use. 0050 English
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - bicycle, and follow him as he explores
Subject: Search and Seizure. 0953 potentially dangerous situations for BIG RED BARN
English 30 min cyclists in real-life situations. As Zeek 104494 VH
introduces the danger zone, viewers 7 min P
are shown the safe and correct Welcomes young viewers to a happy
BETWEEN THE LIONS responses. The use of safety community of farm animals, both
For descriptions see individual titles: equipment is also featured and the domestic and wildlife, in their beautiful,
ART PARTY [002185] topic of taking care of a bicycle is natural setting, and demonstrates that
DANCE IN SMARTY PANTS introduced. Physical Education K-7 peaceful co-existence is indeed
[002186] 0104 English 14 min possible. 0495 English 7 min
OUT IN OUTER SPACE [002187]
BIGGEST BEARS, THE
LA BICYCLETTE BLEUE 103681 VH
107262 VH 30 min PIJ 1993
BEYOND THE CUT 30 min J 1987
104460 VH This won the 1994 Emmy Award for
(Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) La best children’s film. Narrated by a five
23 min JS 1987 bicyclette d’Elton a ètè accidentèe car year old Alaskan boy, The Biggest
Looks at forest management through il l’a abandonnèe au milieu de la route Bears is filled with music, song and
the eyes of Karen, a skeptical Toronto afin d’aller se baigner et un camion magical moments with real, live bears.
teenager. While visiting relatives on passa et l’ècrasa. Teawash, une You will enjoy watching Grizzly Bears,
Vancouver Island, Karen is shocked to marchande de bric-à-brac la rèpara Black Bears, Polar Bears, Bald Eagles,
see clear-cut forests. Explains MB’s pour lui afin qu’il puisse participer à la Moose, Sea Otters and Dall Sheep.
forest management program. 0567 course. Cependant Elton est genè de 0894 English 30 min
English 23 min la nouvelle apparence de sa bicyclette
mais Teawash lui apprendra qu’il ne BIKE SAFETY : MAKING THE
faut pas se fier aux apparences. 0571 RIGHT MOVES
BEYOND THE SUN: A French 30 min
PORTRAIT OF MARGARET 104163 VH
PETERSON 15 min PI 1976
104915 VH BIEN DANS SA PEAU Live action photography and a miniature
For descriptions see individual titles: street model demonstrate many
17 min S 1990 aspects of careful, courteous, bicycle
Explores the psyche of painter Margaret BOUFFONS DINGUE!: SAINE
ALIMENTATION [001815] driving. 0350 English 15 min
Peterson. A scrapbook of paintings,
ideas, memories and music, it reveals LE SYNDROME P [001814]
SKIN; CELLS
an artist, teacher and philsopher ZONE DE HAUTE PRESSION : 013132 VH
committed to exploring the sources of IMAGE CORPORELLE [001816] 50 min IJ 2002
creativity and the place of art in human BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
history. 0714 English 17 min SERIES - Skin: What’s the largest living
AU MYANMAR AVEC BO TU
200211 DV organ on the human body? Answer:
13 min PI 2005 skin. Bill Nye explains the nakes truth
THE BIBLE AS LITERATURE: about the organ that regulates our
PART 1 - OLD TESTAMENT Dans cet episode, Bo Tu se prepare
body temperature, protects our inner
IGLA10 VH pour la ceremonie du noviciat, une
celebration bouddhiste qui precéde parts and provides us with the sense of
27 min JSJS 1973 touch. Cells: Mad scientist Bill Nye
This video introduces a number of Old d’une semaine la vie de moine. Il visite
une ville voisine et va egalement a la CELLebrates the basic unit that makes
Testament stories such as Cain and up all living organisms–the cell. The
Abel, David and Goliath and Moses capitale, Rangoon, ou il voit le marche,
assiste a un concert et visite un beau exCELLent episode zooms in on DNA
through a variety of Biblical quotations and creatures like amoebas and
and works of art. The main segment sanctuaire bouddhiste. 0414
French 13 min paramecium and includes a parody of
re-enacts the story of Susanna and the Jimi Hendrix’ "Purple Haze". 0574
Elders, raising questions about the role English 50 min
of women in Biblical times. Useful as THE BIG FREEZE (CC)
an introduction to Renaissance art and 106672 VH ARCHITECTURE; SMELL
as an illustration of the literary qualities 30 min S 1993 013152 VH
in Western civilization. 0583 LIFE IN THE FREEZER SERIES - This 47 min IJ 1998
English 27 min video, narrated by David Attenborough, BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
is an excellent overview of the life of SERIES - Architecture: Bill used the
the Weddell seal in the Antarctic. It "Dollhouse of Science" to demonstrate
BICYCLE RULES–SAFETY discusses the adaptation of the seal how architects design buildings, then
FIRST living in the -20 degree Celcius travels to Japan to learn how pagodas
104170 VH temperature, illustrating the need for are built to withstand earthquakes.
15 min PJ extra fat layers and a distinct body Smell: Have you ever wondered what
Fat Albert & the Gang learn how shape. At the bottom of the sea are goes on in your nose? The human
serious biking accidents can be, and foods such as the Echinoderm and sense of smell helps us interpret our
that a cyclist who ignores the rules is a Porifera which become part of the environment and react to the things
danger to himself and a threat to Antarctic food chain. Biology 11 & 12. around us by letting us know when new
others. 0983 English 15 min 0104 English 30 min smells are close by. 0574 English
47 min
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BRAIN; COMMUNICATION ELECTRICAL CURRENT; LIGHT lab kids go exploring in an insectorium
013148 VH OPTICS and go digging for insect fossils.
50 min IJ 1998 013138 VH Germs: Bill’s knowledge on the subject
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY 50 min IJ 1996 of germs is positively contagious!
SERIES - Brain: It doesn’t take an BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY Illustrates the various types of germs
Einstein to learn how the brain works. SERIES - Electrical Current: Get and how they function and how they
Some very tricky optical illusions show amped up when BIll Nye gets a charge spread. 0574 English 50 min
that the brain doesn’t always correctly explaining watts up with electricity.
interpret what it sees. Check out Bill Learn how electricity makes the world INVENTIONS; COMPUTERS
Nye from a whole new angle when he a brighter place. Light Optics: You 013125 VH
gets an MRI of his brain. won’t believe your eyes when Bill Nye 50 min IJ 1998
Communication: Listen up as Bill Nye relflects, refracts, bends, bounces, BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
shows that it is EZ 2 C the difference absorbs, and pulls light waves to show SERIES - Inventions: All day long our
between human and animal how things can be seen in different lives are made easier by one invention
communication. It’s the signs and ways. 0574 English 50 min or another, but we may not realize that
symbols that people use to pass not all inventions are carefully planned
information that sets them apart. See FISH; MARINE MAMMALS - some come about by accident. Bill
how the expressiveness of American 013142 VH examines the process of inventing with
Sign Language enables people with 50 min IJ 1996 help from actor Samuel L. Jackson.
hearing impairments to communicate. BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY Computers: With the help of special
0574 English 50 min SERIES - Fish: Take a dive underwater guest Al Gore, Bill traces the evolution
with Bill Nye when he studies fish. of these amazing machines, from early
CHEMICAL REACTIONS; Explore the depths with these models that took up entire rooms to the
PHASES OF MATTER submerged creatures and discover how personal laptop that fits into a
013135 VH they breathe, grow and survive in the briefcase. 0574 English 50 min
50 min IJ 1996 wet. Marine Mammals: Marine
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY mammals may look like big fish, but
they are more like humans. Listen
MAGNETISM; STATIC
SERIES - Chemical Reactions: Have a ELECTRICITY
blast watching the explosive examples closely to hear mammals communicate
013116 VH
Bill Nye uses to explain that everything underwater and find out how our
"relatives at sea" have found ways to 50 min IJ 1996
is made of chemicals.Guest star BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
Candace Cameron shares the lab with live in oceans all around the world.
0584 English 50 min SERIES - Magnetism: In this attracting
Bill and shows that fire is actually a episode, Bill Nye shows all kinds of
chemical reaction. Phases of Matter: unexpected places where magnets can
Bill Nye takes viewers on a tour of a HEAT; ENERGY be found. Find out how to make a
steel mill to help demonstrate that 013154 VH compass and why opposites attract.
matter exists in three phases: solids, 50 min IJ 1995 Static Electricity: Why do socks stick
liquids and gases. 0574 English BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY together when taken from the dryer?
50 min SERIES - Heat: Cool scientist Bill Nye Learn the shocking truth when Bill Nye
really radiates as the lab heats up in this handles static electricity. Bill
DINOSAURS; REPTILES episode. Bill flies a glider plane on a experiments with electron build-up at
013140 VH buoyant natural current of rising hot air. the laundromat and gets zapped by
50 min IJ 1997 Energy: This spirited episode is sure to sock static. 0574 English 50 min
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY rev things up when it covers water,
SERIES - Dinosaurs: Robin Leach muscles, heat, light, sound and other
("Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous") types of energy that make things go, run MAMMALS; BIRDS
drops by to help Bill take a closer look or happen. 0574 English 50 min 013126 VH
at dinosaurs and what has been 50 min IJ 1997
discovered about the lifestyles of the HUMAN TRANSPORTATION; BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
big and extinct. Reptiles: Join Bill Nye ANIMAL LOCOMOTION SERIES - Mammals: They’re
for adventure, thrills and scaly 013141 VH (sometimes) big, they’re hairy, and
encounters that would make Indiana 50 min IJ 1998 they’re warm blooded. From human
Jones squeamish, when he explores BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY being to moose, from cats to rats, Bill
reptiles. Witness reptilian Epicurean SERIES - Human Transportation: Nye the Science Guy explains what it
delights when a snake eats a mouse, Whether it floats, rolls or flies, takes to be in the mammal family.
and ponder the possible link between transportation is on the move! Find out Birds: Fly the coop with Bill Nye as he
dinosaurs, reptiles and birds. 0584 how humans move around for food, explores his fascination with birds. Bill
English 50 min shelter, and to meet other humans. shows us how these feathery friends
Animal Locomotion: Hoof around the stay airborne, where they live and what
EARTH’S SEASONS; CLIMATES country with the Science Guy as he they eat. 0574 English 50 min
013143 VH takes a look at animal locomotion.
50 min IJ 1996 Check out a millipede who walks by MOMENTUM; GRAVITY
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY coordinating the movement of its 200 013117 VH
SERIES - Earth’s Seasons: Bill’s feet! and other creatures who move 50 min IJ 1995
worldly perspective shows why when around without a leg to stand on! BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
it’s winter in Canada, it is summer in 0584 English 50 min SERIES - Momentum: Brace for the
Australia. Climates: Using a flashlight impact of this moving episode as BIll
and a basketball, a young scientist INSECTS; GERMS Nye shows how weight and speed effect
shows why the Earth is warmer at the 013137 VH momentum. The crash test dummies
equaotr, then conducts a home 50 min IJ 1996 know a lot about momentum in a car,
experiment to show how to make it rain BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY and the importance of wearing a safety
inside a jar! Nana Zolbrod from the SERIES - Insects: Why aren’t there belt. Gravity: Have you ever wondered
Department of Forestry, takes to the giant insects? Get bugged-out and ant- what holds the ocean on the Earth? Or
woods to learn about past climates by sy as Bill Nye explores the mysterious what makes the Earth round? Or
studying core samples from ancient world of insects. Bill talks to special perhaps what holds humans to the
trees. 0574 English 50 min guest Queen Latifah, who’s abuzz about ground? 0574 English 50 min
her other favourite Queens..bees. The
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POLLUTION SOLUTIONS; and a materials list for making your own BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
ARCHAEOLOGY instrument. 0574 English 50 min SERIES - Spinning Things: Bill Nye the
013136 VH Science Guy tells us what the Earth, a
50 min IJ 1997 THE SUN - THE PLANETS big storm and a rolling ball have in
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY 000373 VH common. They’re all "Spinning Things!"
SERIES - Pollution Solutions: From 52 min IJS 1997 Discover why some things spin and
cleaning our water to cleansing our air, BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY others don’t. Music video "Spin Around"
Bill demonstrates how important it is for SERIES - The Sun: Go star-gazing with is a parody of "Jump Around" by House
all humans to prepare for the future by Bill Nye as he visits his favourite hot of Pain. Earthquakes: Thousands of
recycling, researching and developing spot - the sun. Bill sheds light on solar earthquakes happen each year and Bill
innovative solutions to combat this flares, eclipses, sun spots, fusion and Nye is trembling in his boots when he
worldwide problem. Archaeology: Bill solar energy, and visits an enormous explains what causes them! Find out
digs into the fascinating science of solar energy farm outside Sacramento, what makes big pieces of the Earth’s
archaeology, the study of those who CA to demonstrate how the sun is the crust move, and what you should have
lived before us. Plus, "Home source of energy for all living things on on hand in case of a ’quake. Bill also
Improvement’s" Richard Karn drops by Earth. The Planets: Prepare for an out- visits with scientists who study and
to check out some ancient "Tool Time" of-this world experience as Bill Nye measure earthquakes. Music video
artifacts. 0574 English 50 min gets up close and personal with each "Earthquakes" is a parody of KC & the
of the solar system’s planets and Sunshine Band’s "Shake Your Booty".
PRESSURE; BUOYANCY moons. Bill goes planet gazing and 0574 English 48:48 min
013119 VH takes a serious look at Jupiter’s
50 min IJ 1996 features, Earth’s elliptical orbit and DIGESTION - BLOOD
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY distances between planets. Cool home CIRCULATION
SERIES - Pressure: Bill Nye visits demo show how to make Mars soil. 000377 VH
Hoover Dam and takes to Track asteroids and astronomer, Ellen 52 min IJS 1997
jackhammering concrete blocks to Howell. 0574 English 52 min BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
explore different types of pressure, SERIES - Digestion: Host Bill Nye
while special equipment enables him to explains how the body’s digestive
NUTRITION - POPULATIONS system is like a fine-tuned machine that
SCUBA dive and explain the effects of 000374 VH
pressure under water. Buoyancy: Bill processes food into energy. Bill
46:49 min IJS 1996 demonstrated the process with a steam
Nye takes to the sky in a hot air BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
balloon, and goes SCUBA diving in the engine that runs on corn flakes. Blood
SERIES - Nutrition: You are what you Circulation: Bill Nye becomes a real
Seattle Aquarium to explain why eat! That’s right ... everything from your
objects like boats, helium and balloons heart-throb when he talks about the
eyeballs to your elbows is made of food! not-so-wimpy organ, the heart. Valves,
are buoyant. 0574 English 50 min Bill Nye tells us what kinds of nutrients blood cells and the circulatory system
are in each bit of grub and what foods work together to pump it up ... the
PSEUDOSCIENCE; are best for healthy bodies. Music video heart, that is. The parody of B52’s
DO-IT-YOURSELF SCIENCE "Nutrition" is based on "Longview" by "Love Shack" entitled "Blood Stream"
013121 VH Green Day. Populations: A peep of shows how exercise keeps the beat
50 min IJ 1999 chickens, a pride of lions, a gaggle of and rhythm flowing, baby. 0574
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY geese, and a crowd of people. What do English 52 min
SERIES - Pseudoscience: Bill shows they have in common? They’re all
how the cold, hard facts of science can populations! Bill Nye explores how
these living groups compete for food, EYEBALL - HEART
be used to test ideas, myths and 000378 VH
inexplicable happenings, along with homes and space. The music video is
a parody of Stone Temple Pilot’s "Big 46:26 min IJS 1997
Way Cool Scientist Bernard Leikind of BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
the Skeptics Society. Do-It-Yourself Empty." 0574 English 46:49 min
SERIES - Eyeball: Siskel and Ebert are
Science: Who knows better thatn Bill on hand to give two thumbs up as Bill
Nye the Science Guy that you can DESERTS - VOLCANOES Nye focuses his attention on the body’s
demonstrate big scientific ideas with 000375 VH window to the world - the eyeball. Bill
small experiments. Get a lesson in 49:26 min IJS 1997 interviews a seeing eye dog trainer and
"Do-It-Yourself Science" from Bill and BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY a virtual reality designer, and
learn how you too, can conduct SERIES - Deserts: Bill travels to demonstrates how a 3-D movie works.
scientific experiments. 0574 English Arizona’s stunning Sonoran desert - The music video is a parody of "Two
50 min and has a close encounter of the camel Princes" by the Spin Doctors. Heart:
kind - while exploring this unique eco- "Ya Gotta Have Heart", and heart-throb
SCIENCE OF MUSIC; NTV TOP system and demonstrating the special Bill Nye tells us why! He checks out
11 COUNTDOWN ways its native plants and animals this important muscular pump’s
013124 VH flourish. Includes a visit by Wendy function in the body, by pulling nine
50 min IJ 1997 Hodgson of the Desert Botanical "Gs" with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels,
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY Gardens in Phoenix and an original and chatting with Seattle Mariner
SERIES - Science of Music: Imagine a Nye music video "Deserts Are Always Edgar Martinez. The music video is an
world without music. Lucky for us, it’s Dry." Volcanoes: Bill travels from original composition, "Wonder Pump"
impossible to turnoff the music. Not Washington’s Mount St. Helens to the by Aorta. 0574 English 46:26 min
only is it everywhere, music has been a islands of Hawaii to take a look at the
part of life even before people used hot-hot-hot world of volcanoes; what FORENSICS - GENES
words. Each musical note, and every they are, how they’re formed, and the 000379 VH
tone of each instrument is, in fact, a different types that exist. The music 50 min IJS 1998
sound wave. NTV Top 11 Video video, "Lava Flows" by Tender Lava-In BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
Countdown: Join Bill Nye as he counts Care is a parody of TLC’s "Waterfalls". SERIES - Forensics: Join the Science
down the hits from the Soundtracks of 0574 English 49:26 min Guy at the scene of the crime as he
Science. You’ll see the grunge band explores the world of forensic science.
Nyevana’s classic "Air Pressure," SPINNING THINGS - Learn how detectives reconstruct
Momentisey’s "The Faster You Push EARTHQUAKES events from the past using
Me" and divas En Lobe’s "Whatta 000376 VH bloodhounds, fingerprints and DNA.
Brain." Also gives detailed instructions 48:48 min IJS 1996 Did you know that scientist can identify
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a person using only blood or a flake of FARMING/LIFE CYCLES [000862] WATER CYCLE;
skin? The music video is a medley of FLUIDS/STORMS [000879] OCEANOGRAPHY
"We Will Find You" and "We Use FOOD WEB; OCEAN LIFE [013150] 013153 VH
Forensics", parodies of Queen’s "We FOSSILS/EROSION [000881] 50 min IJ 1996
Will Rock You" and "We Are the MEASUREMENT/PATTERNS BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
Champions". Genes: Did you know [001002] SERIES - Water cycle: Did you know
that humans have about 80,000 genes? SPACE EXPLORATION - OCEAN that most of the water on the planet is
And that they determine everthing from EXPLORATION [000414] the same water that’s been here since
hair and eye colour to whether or not PHYSICAL SCIENCE I [102024] the earth was formed? Bill
you can roll your tongue? It’s all in the PHYSICAL SCIENCE II [102025] demonstrates the phases of the
genes you inherited from your mother watercycle evaporation, condensation,
PLANTS; FORESTS [013999] precipitation, and collection.
and father(23 pairs to be exact). Join
Bill as he explores the chromosomal PROBABILITY/TIME [000876] Oceanography: Get the current
world of DNA, and visit a veterinarian SAFETY SMART information as Bill Nye explains why
from Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo who SCIENCE:ELECTRICITY WITH oceans are salty, and explores the
helps to save endangered animals BILL NYE THE SCIENCE [001039] ocean currents. 0574 English 50
using gene technology. 0574 THE WAY THINGS WORK: LEVERS min
English 50 min [013120]
WETLANDS; RIVERS & STREAMS WAVES; WIND
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY [013155] 013123 VH
SERIES 50 min IJ 1996
For descriptions see individual titles: SOUND; LIGHT; COLOUR BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
AMPHIBIANS; INVERTEBRATES 013118 VH SERIES - Waves: Catch a few waves
[013156] 50 min IJ 1996 with the Science Guy, as Bill explores
ATMOSPHERE; FLIGHT [013157] BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY sound waves, light waves, seismic
ATOMS/MOTIONS [000880] SERIES - Sound: Bill’s pickin’ up good waves, energy waves, and even "the
BALANCE; STRUCTURE [013158] vibrations when he joins rock group wave".Visit a doctor’s office to check
SKIN; CELLS [013132] Soundgarden in the recording studio out an x-ray machine and find out why
ARCHITECTURE; SMELL [013152] for a sneak preview as they track their those heavy lead jackets are required
BRAIN; COMMUNICATION [013148] next song, "Kickstand". Light and when x-rays are taken. Wind: There’s
CHEMICAL REACTIONS; PHASES Colour: BIll Nye goes somewhere over a lot more blowing around than hot air
OF MATTER [013135] the rainbow for an enlightening episode when Bill goes parachuting and sailing,
DINOSAURS; REPTILES [013140] as he reflects upon light and colour. to show the weather. Bill visits a wind
EARTH’S SEASONS; CLIMATES This episode brings out Bill’s colourful farm and checks out "way cool"
[013143] nature as he disco dances to "Stayin’ windsurfers to show some of the ways
ELECTRICAL CURRENT; LIGHT Alive" and lights a’blazing. The "check to harness the power of the wind.
OPTICS [013138] it out" segment shows how neon art 0574 English 50 min
FISH; MARINE MAMMALS [013142] and lasers are made. 0574 English
HEAT; ENERGY [013154] 50 min FRICTION; SIMPLE MACHINES
HUMAN TRANSPORTATION; 013115 VH
ANIMAL LOCOMOTION [013141] 50 min IJ 1995
INSECTS; GERMS [013137] SPIDERS; FLOWERS
013127 VH BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
INVENTIONS; COMPUTERS SERIES - Consists of two episodes
[013125] 50 min IJ 1999
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY that explore how various types of
MAGNETISM; STATIC ELECTRICITY transportation utilize friction, from the
[013116] SERIES - Spiders: The Science Guy
demystifies that most misunderstood use of traction in trains, and the "roll" of
MAMMALS; BIRDS [013126] ball bearings in skateboards and
MOMENTUM; GRAVITY [013117] creature, the spider. He’ll cure the
most intense case of arachnophobia by automobiles, to the lack of friction in a
POLLUTION SOLUTIONS; hovercraft. In Simple Machines, Bill
ARCHAEOLOGY [013136] showing how cool spiders really are,
and how these eight-legged predators Nye careens around a roller coaster,
PRESSURE; BUOYANCY [013119] furiously pedals his bike on the "Tour du
PSEUDOSCIENCE; DO-IT- spin their webs and balance our
ecosystem by preying on pesky Science" and parodies the Jackson 5’s
YOURSELF SCIENCE [013121] "A-B-C 1-2-3" with "ABC of Machinery"
SCIENCE OF MUSIC; NTV TOP 11 insects. Flowers: The Science Guy
with the help of Drew Barrymore, to show that simple machines are
COUNTDOWN [013124] everywhere, doing complicated things.
THE SUN - THE PLANETS [000373] shows that flowers are more than just
pretty faces: they make seeds, play a 0574 English 50 min
NUTRITION - POPULATIONS
[000374] key role in pollination and help plants to
DESERTS - VOLCANOES [000375] reproduce. 0574 English 50 min BILL REID
SPINNING THINGS - 104775 VH
EARTHQUAKES [000376] 28 min JS 1991
DIGESTION - BLOOD
THE MOON; OUTER SPACE British Columbian Haida artist, Bill Reid,
CIRCULATION [000377] 013144 VH jeweller and wood carver, transforms a
EYEBALL - HEART [000378] 50 min IJ 1996 bare cedar trunk into a richly carved
FORENSICS - GENES [000379] BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY totem pole in the Haida Indian tradition.
SOUND; LIGHT; COLOUR [013118] SERIES - The Moon: Learning about 0714 English 28 min
SPIDERS; FLOWERS [013127] Earth’s natural satellite is an out-of-
THE MOON; OUTER SPACE this-world experience as loony Bill Nye
illuminates the orbit and phases of the
BIO VIDEO : EVIDENCE FOR
[013144] EVOLUTION AND
WATER CYCLE; OCEANOGRAPHY moon. Feature an interview with INVERTEBRATES
[013153] Harrison Schmitt, the last astronaut to
walk on the moon. Outer Space: Bill 102880 VH
WAVES; WIND [013123] PIJS 1987
FRICTION; SIMPLE MACHINES visits the Mt. Wilson Observatory in
California to help illustrate how long it THE EVIDENCE FOR EVOLUTION:
[013115] guide missing; INVERTEBRATES:
BONES AND MUSCLES [013089] takes light to travel through the galaxy.
0584 English 50 min Classifying the Invertebrates, Feeding
EARTH SCIENCE [102027] and Breathing and Locomotion,
EARTH’S CRUST [002192] Reproduction and Ecology. See also
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574 VR 006 and 574 VR 007. 0081 how light and water affect plant and lesson plans, role playing activities,
English animal life. 0296 English 12 min research activities, group & individual
Intermediate Science activities. CD-ROM requires Pentium
BIO VIDEO : LOCOMOTION & 166 or equivalent, 32MB RAM or
PHOTOSYNTHESIS BIOMES : TERRESTRIAL Macintosh Power PC, Windows 95/98
102878 VH ECOSYSTEMS or MacOS 7.5. Also includes a
PIJS 1987 000585 VH Resource Guide, Teacher’s Guide and
Designed to illustrate those aspects of 24:50 min S 1995 a poster. 0629 English
biology which cannot be adequately This video looks at the main features of
portayed in two dimensions, or which Earth’s diverse land-based ecosystems BIOTECHNOLOGY
can be made more interesting to the or biomes. The program presents 000586 VH
student by animation. Contains user’s overviews of the six major biome 28 min S 1995
guide, script, word list and worksheets. groups (Tundra, Taiga, Deciduous Presents several applications of
LOCOMOTION: Protozoans, Forest, Temperate Grasslands, Tropical biotechnology using recombinant DNA
Invertebrates, Fish, amphibians and Rain, Forest and Deserts). 0104 methods. Examples include human
reptiles, Birds and mammals; English 24:50 min insulin from bacterial culture, human
PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Energy and life, hormones in goat milk, improved
Chemistry of Photosynthesis, The Leaf, BIOMES : TUNDRA (CC) agricultural crops, and treatment of
Factors Affecting Photosynthesis, ISC046 VH cystic fibrosis using somatic cell
Advanced Photosynthesis. See also 12 min I 1989 therapy. The video intended to promote
574 VR 007 and 574 VR 008. 0081 This documentary captures the harsh discussion and debate on ethical
English existence of plant and animal life on the issues arising from biotechnology.
tundra. We observe the seasonal 0104 English 28 min
BIO VIDEO : SEXUAL changes of both permanent and
REPRODUCTION IN ANIMALS & temporary inhabitants. Topics include BIRDQUEST
ANIMAL SENSES the physical changes of the landscape, 103520 VH
102879 VH migration of species and animal 30 min PIJS 1991
PIJS 1987 adaptations. 0296 English 12 min Birdquest is a new innovative program
SEXUAL REPRODUCTION IN Intermediate Science designed by bird watchers to introduce
ANIMALS: Introductiion, External children to the fascinating world of
Fertilization, Internal Fertilization, Eggs THE BIONIC BUNNY SHOW (CC) Canadian birds. Introduces the ideas
and Young, Internal Development; 105756 VH of biodiversity and ecosystems. 0273
ANIMAL SENSES: Introduction, Sight, 30 min I 1989 English 30 min
Hearing, Smell and Taste, and Touch, READING RAINBOW SERIES - The
Feeling and Other Sensations. See Bionic Bunny Show tells the story of an
also 574 VR 006 and 574 VR 008. BIZET’S DREAM
ordinary family rabbit Wilbur, who is the 000234 VH
0081 English TV star of the show "The Bionic Bunny 53 min PIJSA 1997
Show". Host Le Var Burton, brings the BIZET’S DREAM is the story of an
BIOLOGY CONCEPTS: viewers behind the scenes in the
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE unusual friendship between two people
production of the TV series "Star Trek: who share the ability to feel life deeply
000694 VH the Next Generation". He guides
26 min JS 1992 and a beautifully filmed testament to
viewers in a presentation of how the power of music to set those feelings
Composed of four units: parts of the different cameras are used, how the
heart, cardiovascular disease, free. Tells the story of the gypsy
special effects are created, and how Carmen to capture 12-year-old
diagnosis and treatment, and diseases the film is edited to produce the final
of the blood. Each unit includes Michelle’s imagination. 0574
product. 0470 English 30 min English 53 min
student questions and contains a
summary of the concepts covered. THE BIOSPHERE
Shows live-action clips of open-heart 200269 VH BLACK BEAUTY
surgery, operating procedures and the 20 min KPI 2003 013034 VH
pumping heart. Also includes an audio Short, effective video on major 88 min PI 1994
section to demonstrate a good and bad components of ecosystems and the Black Beauty has been one of the
heart. 0104 English 26 min biosphere. Living and non-living world’s most beloved animal stories
factors, changes in the ecosystem since it was published in 1877. The
BIOMES : DESERT (CC) succession, and biomes. Suitable for story is told by its hero, a remarkable
ISC042 VH Grade 7, not highly engaging, but black horse with a white "star" on his
10 min I 1989 factually correct. 0414 English 20 forehead, whose joyous and
This documentary explores plant and min heartbreaking life takes him from idyllic
animal life in the desert biome. The days on a country squire’s estate to
program explains the geographical and BIOTECH: A MULTIMEDIA London’s hard, cobblestoned streets.
climatic reasons for the existenace of CAREER AWARENESS This most faithful movie version of
deserts, and the ways in which plants RESOURCE Anna Sewell’s novel brings to life the
and animals have adapted to this harsh 000814 KT books’ characters as never before.
environment. Close-up and panoramic S 2000 Most importantly, the love for all
photography are used. 0296 This "Biotechnology Career Awareness creatures great and small infuses every
English 10 min Kit," is suitable for use in both career scene. 0104 English 88 min
Intermediate Science preparation classes and science
classes. This kit provides opportunities BLACK CREEK PIONEER
BIOMES : INTRODUCTION (CC) for users to: learn more about career VILLAGE
ISC041 VH opportunities in biotechnology, learn 107533 VH
12 min I 1989 what skills and thinking processes are 23 min PS 1966
This video is an overview and involved in biotechnology careers, A tour through an authentic re-creation
introduction to the study of biomes. It is explore the interviewing process and of the life and surroundings of Black
divided into six parts in which human resource management Creek pioneers during the early 19th
characteristics of each biome are principles, and engage in problem- century in Ontario. 0495 English
examined from the Arctic tundra to the solving, critical thinking, evaluation as 23 min
desert. In each biome we are shown well as team-building. It also includes
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THE BLACK DEATH (1347-1351) edited with the passion and intensity of SKIN
000170 VH this real-life drama. First Nations 001771 VH
19 min JS Studies 12 0714 English 90 min 25 min IJS 2001
When Genoese traders returned home From the Learning Channel, the Body
from the Black Sea port of Caffa, they BLOCKADE : ALGONQUINS Atlas series is a rare opportunity to
brought back more than silks and DEFEND THE FOREST bring the study of anatomy alive. Skin -
spices. They brought a black plague on 104447 VH it’s more than just a bag surrounding our
Europe. In four years, between 1347 27 min JS 1990 bodies: the skin actively helps to keep
and 1351, the plague killed twenty-five Blockade follows a small group of us alive. It also keeps our temperature
million people. For the next three Native people as they take on the consistent. 0390 English 25 min
hundred years, nearly every European government and the logging industry in
generation would face the terror of this a struggle to save their traditional
pestilence often called the "Black hunting grounds and way of life. First BODY ATLAS
Death". 0599 English 19 min Nations Studies 12 0714 English For descriptions see individual titles:
27 min THE BRAIN [001745]
BLACKBERRY SUBWAY JAM THE FOOD MACHINE [103910]
(CC) BLOOD AND CIRCULATION NOW HEAR THIS [001718]
PLA028 VH (REVISED)
8 min P 1984 103896 VH
An adaptation from the Robert Munsch 7 min JS BODY DEFENSES AGAINST
story "Jonathan cleaned up - then he The human body is made from millions DISEASE
heard a sound". It is a fairy tale for of individual cells. Blood, flowing 103869 VH
urban children. Closed Captioned for through the circulatory system supplies 23 min TJS 1990
the Hearing Impaired. 0714 English the cells with food and oxygen; it also Uses vivid animation to survey the
8 min carries away waste from the cells. Part various types of microbes that can
Primary Language Arts of the MECHANICS OF LIFE Series. cause disease and to dramatize the
(Revised) 0119 English 7 min body’s struggle against them. 0350
BLACKFLY (CC) English 23 min
104814 VH BLOOD SUGAR REGULATION
5 min 1991 AND DIABETES BODY SYSTEMS: SURVIVING
The forces of progress are on the run 104245 VH EXTREMES
as a hydro-dam survey crew in 30 min JS 1991
This program follows two diabetics 001772 VH
Northern Ontario is overpowered by 42 min JS 2002
insatiable swarms of blackflies, and the during the course of a normal day to
demonstrate how an effective control of Humans continue to push the limits of
lyrics of Wade Hemsworth’s well-known experience and exploration: Divers
folk tune are brought to life by award- blood sugar must take into account
their diet, working patterns and descend, mountaineers ascend, and
winning animator Christopher Hinton. astronauts soar. Learn the physical toll
Closed captioned for the deaf and hard lifestyles. 0350 English 30 min
these conditions - high altitude, zero
of hearing. (Decoder required) 0714 gravity, and water pressure - take on
English 5 min BLUE PLANET
102580 VH body systems. See how doctors
42 min IS 1992 struggle to find new ways to treat them.
BLACKWOOD 0414 English 42 min
000066 VH Filmed in IMAX by astronauts from five
28 min JS 1976 space shuttle missions, BLUE PLANET
This poetic documentary studies the dramatically reveals the forces affecting THE BODY WORKS
works of one of Canada’s greatest Earth’s fragile ecological balance: 103855 VH
contemporary etchers: Newfoundland- hurricanes, volcanoes, earthquakes 16 min IS 1988
born David Blackwood. The artist and, ultimately, humankind. 0898 An examination of how the skeletal,
himself guides the viewer through a English 42 min muscular, circulatory, respiratory,
step-by-step explanation of the entire digestive and nervous systems work
etching process. Scenes of his BLUETOES, THE CHRISTMAS together. 0983 English 16 min
hometown outport, examples of his ELF
masterfully crafted prints, and the vivid 101380 VH
tales of an old mariner recall the tragic 30 min PI 1991 LE BOEUF
seal hunts and a way of life that has now Poor little Small One, the elf, tries to be 104490 VH
vanished. 0714 English 28 min helpful in Santa’s workshop, but ends KP
up making more work for everyone. A (Les Animaux de la ferme. I, Les gros
BLINKITY BLANK final misadventure lands him in a sack animaux) (Merci Monsieur Noè; 3)
104988 VH of toys on Santa’s sleigh. 0604 Prèsentation du boeuf et de son mode
5 min IA 1955 English 30 min devie. French
An experiment in the use of intermittent
animation and spasmodic imagery. BOATS AND SHIPS (3RD BONE ZONE:MESSAGES FOR
McLaren plays with the laws relating to EDITION) ANYONE WITH BONES
persistence of vision and afterimage on 000522 VH 002133 VH
the retina of the eye. He engraves 14 min PIJ 1990 13:30 min IJ 2001
pictures on blank film, with percussive From a stormy sea, to a river-mouth The BONE ZONE video and activities
effects added in the same way. No harbour, to a vast ocean- the viewer in the teacher’s guide provide an
dialogue. 0714 English 5 min rides along on a variety of boats and opportunity for students to take a more
ships and learns about the various in-depth look at how to build healthy
BLOCKADE functions of each. Using simple bones through calcium and exercise.
107224 VH nautical terms, the video points out This was produced in partnership with
90 min JS 1993 identifying characteristics of boats and BC Ministry of Health, BC Dairy
Over a 15 month period, the film follows ships and explains the jobs of crew and Foundation, Knowledge Network and
people enmeshed in the ongoing harbour personnel. A brief history of Osteoporosis Society of Canada.
conflict between two histories, and two the development of boats and ships is 0531 English 13:30 min
living cultures. From barricade arrests also given. 0350 English 14 min
to backroom politicking, Blockade is
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BONES AND MUSCLES their own plane out of backyard picture books, but the remaining topics
013089 VH materials, and actually fly it. Viewers appeal to a broader audience. With its
26 min IJ 2002 are taken behind the scenes at an theme of active global citizenship, the
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY airport and are introduced to the program will suit those in grades 3-6,
SERIES - It doesn’t have to be preparations needed before a plane and could be particularly useful in the
Halloween for Science Guy, Bill Nye to takes off. Also, a flight lesson grade 6 study of global perspectives.
bone up on the things that give the demonstrates safety checks before 0414 English 30 min
body its shape and movement. Bill takeoff. 0470 English 30 min
muscles in to give more than just the
bare bones about x-rays, the healing of BOUFFONS DINGUE!: SAINE THE BOY INSIDE:A JOURNEY
broken bones, bone marrow and the ALIMENTATION INTO ASPERGER SYNDROME
body’s joints. "Bones in my body" is the 001815 VH 200260 DV
episode’s parody video, taken from 13:25 min IJ 2001 43 min SA 2006
"Born to be Wild" by Steppenwolf. SERIE BIEN DANS SA PEAU - Filmmaker Marianne Kaplan tells the
0574 English 26 min Bouffons dingue! suit un couple de personal and often harrowing story of
sympathiques adolescents dans un her son Adam, a 12-year-old with
BONES & MUSCLES epoustouflant voyage de decouverte. Asperger syndrome, during a
200227 DV Comment la publicite influe-t-elle sur tumultuous year in the life of their
8 min I 2004 leurs choix en matiere d’alimentation? family. Asperger’s is an increasingly
Bones & Muscles is a 8-minute video Le chocolat donne-t-il vraiment des common form of autism typically
that is a contemporary presentation of boutons? Y-a-t-il des "bons" et des characterized by high intellectual
bones, muscles and how they work "mauvais" aliments? Et plus encore. functioning, coupled with emotionally
together. The visuals are well paced, Nos jeunes heros sont d’authentiques inappropriate behavior and an inability
engaging and use the latest in close- amateurs de croustilles et de boissons to interact successfully with others.
up, real life photography. They also gazeuses, amis la persistance n’est pas Adam’s condition makes life in seventh
make connections to other body la moindre qualite de cette video pleine grade a minefield, a place where he
systems. 0414 English 8 min d’humour et di’information qui finira par finds himself misunderstood, isolated,
avoir raison de leurs reticences. 0714 and bullied. Includes interviews with
LE BONHOMME DE NEIGE French 13:25 min autistic children and their families, and
105599 VH features Dr. Temple Grandin, a noted
26 min P 1991 BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE authority on Autism Spectrum
Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre 013304 VH Disorders. 0414 English 43 min
par Raymond Briggs. 1037 French 120 min JS 2002
26 min Michael Moore takes aim at America’s
love affair with guns and violence in THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF
BOOM AND BUST this Oscar-winning film that "demands E00789 VH
HI0310 VH attention"! Mixing riveting footage, 17 min I 1983
20 min SI 1980 hilarious animation and candid
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY The Aesop’s classic tale of lost integrity
interviews with everyone from the is recreated with bold animation and a
SERIES - This program is about the NRA’s Charlton Heston to shock-rocker
growth of a modern consumer society haunting musical score. The program’s
Marilyn Manson, Bowling for Columbine rich imagery challenges viewers to think
in the United States in the years is a great discussion-starter for gun
following the Great War and the sudden independently while stimulating their
control. 0574 English 120 min imaginations and encouraging them to
check it received in 1929. It begins with
a short sequence on immigrants explore their own values and emotions.
BOX OF TREASURES (N.B.: This is an award winning film.)
coming to the United States in 1919. 107232 VH
They arrived at the rate of a million a 0983 English 17 min
28 min S 1983
year. By the beginning of the 1920s, English/Language Arts
This video is a powerful and moving
America was already the world’s account of the return to the Kwakwaka
largest industrial power. There is a brief wak people of Alert Bay of the Cranmer
description of the wealth-producing potlatch regalia and masks. The return
THE BOY WHO LEFT HOME TO
areas in the north east and the FIND OUT ABOUT THE SHIVE
signifies not only a recovery of articles
mid-west. 0076 English 20 min taken as punishment for a (then) illegal 101609 VH
History potlatch of 1921, but also recapturing 52 min PI 1983
of language, dance and self- FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES -
A BORDER STORY determination. Gloria Webster narrates Overcoming fear is a problem for most
002195 VH purposefully and the script deals with people. But there once was a boy
223:33 min I 2004 issues of fishing rights, the effect of whose problem was his complete lack of
MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES - logging on the environment and the fear! Closed Captioned for the Hearing
Antoine lives in Ottawa, while Olivia is value of knowing one’s culture. First Impaired. 0807 English 52 min
from Washington, DC. As these two Nations Studies 12. 0104 English
young people visit each other, they 28 min
discover how little Canadians know BOY WONDER
about Americans and vice versa. By BOXES FOR KATJE 101032 VH
celebrating the national holiday in each 200253 DV 30 min I 1992
country’s capital, Antoine and Olivia 30 min PI 2006 Tom feels that he cannot take a job as
get better acquainted with the traditions This video begins with the reading of a summer camp counsellor because he
and history of each other’s country. the title story. Set in post-war Holland, has to look after his younger brother,
0714 English 223:33 min the story builds on the friendship and since their mother is an alcoholic. In
generosity of two pen pals. The school, Tom discovers he is not the
BORED–NOTHING TO DO! (CC) program then draws a parallel between only one with an alcoholic parent and,
105750 VH the events of this story and the disaster through the encouragement of friends,
30 min K 1985 relief efforts following Hurricane his coach and the group counsellor,
READING RAINBOW SERIES - In this Katrina, and shows how video Tom joins a support group. 0104
improbable tale, two boys are bored; conferencing updates the pen pal English 30 min
they have nothing to do. Their mother tradition. The introductory story and
sends them outside where they build books recommended are primary
30
THE BOYS OF BUCHENWALD: for schools to restructure around many variables involved in reading, the
FROM DARKNESS INTO LIGHT authentic learning experiences?" 0054 development of school culture that
013131 VH English 30 min supports brain-based reading
46 min JS 2002 instruction, and the benefits it provides
The Boys of Buchenwald is a story of THE BRAIN AND LEARNING:PT for students. 0054 English 30 min
rebirth, friendship and the will to live. 4,WHAT PARENTS NEED TO ...
They survived the worst horrors of the 000246 VH THE BRAIN AND READING:
Second World War. But these young 20 min T 1998 STRATEGIES FOR HIGH
boys - hundreds of them - had nothing. This 4th video in the series helps SCHOOL
No family, no home, no future. Through parents understand and get involved. It 000539 VH
the eyes of Robbie, Elie, and Joe, the portrays some of the most recent 30 min T 1999
Boys tell their story of the enduring information about the brain. 0054 BRAIN AND READING SERIES -
bonds they forged with each other, English 20 min Videotape 3 looks at the middle and
spanning half a century and an entire high school levels and offers
world. Features an exclusive interview THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS suggestions for techniques and
with Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. SYSTEM strategies teachers can use to help
0783 English 46 min 200254 DV students who continue to experience
15 min I 2002 difficulty with reading. This videotape
THE BRAIN These four 15 minute video and includes classroom demonstrations of
001745 VH support packages present well paced, a variety of successful techniques for
25 min IJS 2003 accurate, engaging science which teaching reading. 0054 English
BODY ATLAS SERIES - Compared to describes four body systems. The 30 min
the animal world, the brain is our best- diagrams, visuals, and vocabulary are
developed organ. The higher parts of clear and age/grade appropriate. BRAIN-BASED LEARNING
the brain allow us to think, calculate Interconnectedness of systems is 000765 VH
and aspire.From the Learning Channel, stressed. 0414 English 15 min 42:15 min T 2000
the series is a rare opportunity to bring Join David Sousa for a dynamic 40-
the study of anatomy alive. 0390 BRAIN AND READING minute presentation in which he brings
English 25 min For descriptions see individual titles: the concepts of How the Brain Learns to
THE BRAIN AND READING: life and gives specific examples of how
BRAIN MAKING CONNECTIONS [000537] brain-based learning can be put to use
103725 MO THE BRAIN AND READING: in your classroom. Charts, diagrams,
S STRATEGIES FOR ELEMENTARY and David Sousa’s own clear and
0759 English SCHOOL [000538] engaging style begin the presentation
THE BRAIN AND READING: and three separate examples of the
THE BRAIN AND STRATEGIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL theories themselves are shown through
LEARNING:PT.1,NEW [000539] in-the-classroom footage, where theory
KNOWLEDGE AND becomes practice. It is an involving
UNDERSTANDING THE BRAIN AND READING: and useful new approach to this vital
000243 VH MAKING CONNECTIONS material, structured in a way that
28 min T 1998 000537 VH makes it a valuable tool for self-learning
This video is the first in a series of four 30 min T 1999 and an essential part of a larger
programs designed to present BRAIN AND READING SERIES - This professional development program for
information about how the brain works video-based staff development series teachers and administrators alike.
and examine the implications of new consists of three videotapes and a 0613 English 42:15 min
brain research for teaching and Facilitator’s Guide on the brain and
learning. Tape 1 focuses on several reading and is intended to support BRAVE IRENE (CC)
major characteristics of brain teachers, administrators, parents, and PLA032 VH
functioning and shows how these policymakers with information about 13 min P
characteristics support the learning how the brain processes information This video presents the story of Brave
process. 0054 English 28 min related to reading and the resulting Irene by William Steig. In this tale Irene
implications for reading instruction. helps her sick mother, who is a
THE BRAIN AND LEARNING:PT This first video, MAKING dressmaker, by braving a blizzard to
2,CLASSROOM APPLICATIONS CONNECTIONS, examines findings deliver a gown to the duchess. Music
000244 VH from neuroscientists and brain and sound effects support the
27 min T 1998 researchers about how the brain learns narration. Full-colour animation.
This video is the second in a series of 4 to read. It explores the role of sensory Closed Captioned for the Hearing
programs about the brain and learning. input, rehearsal, phoneme-grapheme Impaired. 1037 English 13 min
Part 2 presents a framework for processing, word recognition, and Primary Language Arts
thinking about how to use our fluency in learning to read, and shows
understanding of how the brain works examples of how these findings are BRAVE NEW FOODS: THE
to create brain-compatible classroom applied in classrooms. 0054 BIOTECH REVOLUTIION
environments and instruction. 0054 English 30 min 013036 VH
English 27 min 22 min JS 2001
THE BRAIN AND READING: "Come with us to a place where nature
THE BRAIN AND LEARNING:PT STRATEGIES FOR is turned upside down. The people
3,CHANGING SCHOOLS TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL there...eat mutants- freaks unlike what
REFLECT... 000538 VH nature itself would produce on its
000245 VH 30 min T 1999 own...They are not content to eat what
30 min T 1998 BRAIN AND READING SERIES - grows naturally. They manipulate
Part 3 explores the implications of brain STRATEGIES FOR ELEMENTARY genes to make crops easier to harvest
research for teaching,learning, and SCHOOL focuses on strategies that or simply to look or taste better. They
schooling. It gives examples of how are compatible with brain reseach and eat DNA. In fact, these mutant-eaters
schools organize to facilitate the use of can be applied to elementary attempt to shape evolution..." So
this research in practice. While viewing classrooms to enhance reading begins BRAVE NEW FOODS. Does
the video, consider the Guiding instruction. Interviews and on-site this place sound strange or scary?
Question,"What are compelling reasons observations offer perspectives of the Your students will learn it describes the
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20th century. Supporters claim genetic BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA THE BROADCAST TAPES OF
engineering has the potential to feed 105568 VH DR. PETER
the world. Who can you believe? 34 min I 1986 104247 VH
0601 English 22 min Jesse Aarons loses a foot race but 46 min S 1994
gains a new friend and an invitation into A compilation of extracts from the
Terabithia, a hide-away in the woods. journal record of the courageous
BREAKFAST: MOST Based on the book by Katherine Vancouver physician’s experience with
IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY Paterson. 0846 English 34 min AIDS. Focuses on the positive and
002005 VH direct attitudes Peter expressed
24 min IJ 2004 towards his disease, and how his
The importance of eating a good BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI approach helped him to live with AIDS.
breakfast is explained. Links are made PLAIN (CC) Dr. Peter, although now deceased,
to mental health, physical well-being PR0461 VH remains a symbol of courage and
and general fitness. The realtionship 30 min P 1983 hope. The series of tapes are
between metabolism and eating is also READING RAINBOW SERIES - consecutively dated, allowing the
explored. Aimed at early adolescents, Viewers are introduced to the concept viewer to see the progression of the
this video not only explodes many of rain and its importance to living disease. 0104 English 46 min
myths about weight loss; it also things. Meteorology and weather
encourages a positive attitude toward patterns are discussed. 0264 THE BRONSWIK AFFAIR
nutrition and promotes a realistic body English 30 min 104634 VH
image. 0414 English 24 min Primary 20 min JS 1992
A parody about the power of
advertising. A very funny, and deadly
BREAKING THE SILENCE: BRITAIN ALONE serious film, this drama demonstrates
TRUTH AND LIES ON THE WAR HI0315 VH the power of advertising to motivate
ON TERROR 20 min SI 1980 people to buy products they don’t need,
001790 VH TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY and mocks the examples of
51 min JSA 2003 SERIES - The program begins on consumerism prompted by a steady
Award-winning journalist John Pilger September 3, 1939, the day the British flow of commercials. 0603 English
investigates the discrepancies bewteen declared war on Germany, with the 20 min
American and British claims for the BBC’s announcements of precautions
"war on terror" and the facts on the to be taken in the anticipation of a BRONZE CAT
ground as he finds them in Afghanistan sudden and massive air attack by 106723 RE
and Washington, DC. Good for Global Germany. British planners expected a IS
Issues, History, International Relations, raid on London within ten hours of the In ancient Egypt, many deities were
Middle East, Afghanistan, Iraq, War declaration of war, and over 200,000 thought of as animals, worshipped as
and Peace. 0414 English 51 min deaths in the first day. 0076 English idols in the shape of animals, but later
20 min represented in human form with animal
History heads. The cat was the animal sacred
BREAST SELF-EXAM FOR to Bastet, Goddess of Joy and Protector
TEENS of Women. (18 cm) 0008 English
104281 VH BRITISH COLUMBIA - THE
7 min IJS 1994 ROCKIES TO THE PACIFIC A BRUSH WITH COLOUR : THE
Offers a clear, step-by-step 106586 VH ART OF GEN. BROCK ELEM
demonstration of breast self- 30 min IJS 104799 VH
examination. Explains the need to Discover the diversity of Canada’s most 28 min IA 1996
begin this procedure in the teen years. beautiful province, British Columbia. More than twenty mother tongues,
Adolescent girls representing several Including: Victoria & Butchart Gardens, more than 80% of children with English
ethnic groups demonstrate the correct Vancouvr & Expo 86, Barkerville & Fort as a second language–the statistics at
procedure. Mammograms, Steele, Festivals & Rodeos, Wilderness General Brock Elementary School in
lumpectomies, and mastectomies are Parks & Wildlife, Trout & Salmon Vancouver, B.C., are like those of a
briefly explained. The tone is positive Fishing, Canoeing the Bowron Lakes, typical inner city school. But that is
and encourages young women to be Exploring Cody Caves, The Indian where the similarity ends, for all the
proactive in their health care. 0104 Dancers of Ksan, Raft the Thompson, children at Brock share a common
English 7 min Ski The Bugaboos, Hike the West language–Art. This documentary
Coast, Hang-glide the Rockies, and leaves no doubt as to the remarkable
BRIDE OF THE RED SEA - much more! 1002 English 30 min power of art as a medium for self-
JEDDAH expression, communication and
000798 VH conciliation in a cross cultural context.
BRITISH COLUMBIA: THE It also gives us an insight into the
27 min 1998 WEST, ON THIS ROCK
Since the opening of the Suez Canal in approach, philosophy and techniques
107487 VH of a remarkable and engaging
1869, Jeddah has been at the heart of 60 min I 1994
an important world trade route. It is elementary art educator. 0378
Features the Collins family, who first English 28 min
also the gateway to Mecca, the most settled on Saltspring Island in 1858.
important place of pilgrimage for the The video explores the lives and
millions of people who follow the BUDDHA OF INFINITE LIGHT
struggles of the first residents of 107019 RE
Islamic faith. The population today is African heritage as well as the role this
five hundred times more than it was in IS
community played in Canadian history. This statuette represents Amitabha,
the 1940’s. Jeddah’s location has Illustrations, photographs and archival
made it a major commercial centre. In one of the Buddhas of Meditation (the
documents, as well as dramatic re- Fourth). His hands are in the position
this city where modern architecture and enactments, are used to trace the
19th century Islamic buildings exist of (mudra) "dhyani" or meditation.
history of racism and discrimination Known as the "Buddha of Infinite
side by side, young peoople are taught experienced by British columbians of
to preserve old traditions as part of the Light," he rules the "Western Paradise"
African heritage. 0104 English 60 of the Northern Buddhist School. He is
future. 0585 English 27 min min sometimes regarded as an etherial form
of Gautama Buddha. The long-lobbed
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ears are one of the thirty-two superior BUILDING THE PARENT/ THE DRAWING
marks of a Buddha. 0001 English STUDENT RELATIONSHIP 013052 VH
000752 VH 7 min PI 1998
BUDDHIST LION 30 min TEACHER 1999 DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE
107076 RE THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode SERIES - This video is appropriate for
IS 1 - Is "Meet the Teacher Night" the only Grade 5 and builds on the earlier levels
opportunity for parents and teachers to of Violence Prevention Skills. 0828
Lions seem to have come into the early communicate? This first episode
Buddhist art of Northern India with English 7 min
explores how we can make the most of
influences from contemporary Persia. this meeting and further develop a
Buddhist texts compare Buddha’s relationship that works for both parent
expounding of the Law to the roaring of BULL’S HEAD FROM CRETE (C.
and teacher and supports the student. 2ND MILLENIUM B.C.)
a lion, and lions were often figured on Guests are: Fiona Morrison, a teacher
the Buddha’s throne. English 106792 RE
who has specialized in helping other
teachers reach out to parents who are IJS
BUGS (CC) not actively involved with their child’s This dramatically life-like bull’s head,
PR0446 VH school, and Stacey Holloway, an expert with its imaginative surface decoration,
on conflict resolution, talking about was, in its original form, a ceremonial
30 min P 1988 drinking vessel - a product of the
READING RAINBOW SERIES - Bugs those times when the parent/teacher
relationship gets a little bumpy. 0769 pleasure-loving Minoan civilization of
focuses on insects and their habitat, the island of Crete (formerly Knossos)
how they grow, and what they are good English 30 min
English
for. Visit Insect World at the Cincinnati
Zoo with host LeVar Burton and take a VERONICA’S FIGHT
look at an indepth study of some of the BULLY BEWARE! : TAKE
more interesting insects. 0264 013047 VH
6:54 min P 1998 ACTION AGAINST BULLYING
English 30 min
DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE 100106 VH
Primary SERIES - Veronica’s fight is 12 min I 1997
appropriate for Grade 2. This models Bullying is one of the most under-rated
BUILDING A FIRST HOME typical student situations, stimulates and enduring problems in schools
000137 VH discussion and enhances teaching. today and is a reality in the lives of all
16 min I 1997 This comprehensive program promotes children, whether they are bullies,
LEARNING ABOUT PIONEERS a safe environment for your school. victims or witnesses. The effects of
SERIES - The struggles and hardships 0828 English 6:54 min bullying last a lifetime. It causes misery
the earliest pioneers faced as they set for the bully’s victim, and leaves a
about building shelter and preparing for lasting impression on all those who
RUDY TALKS IT OUT witness repeated bullying incidents.
the first winter in their new homeland. 013048 VH
Includes activity guide. English 16 Teachers, students, support staff,
min 7 min PI 1998 parents and administrators need to
DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE work as a team to take action against
SERIES - The Skills for Life video bullying. Research proves that bullying
BUILDING A KAYAK: PART 1 series is organized around 4 unit stops when it is reported and acted
000475 VH themes: Building Self-Esteem, upon. This video is comprised of four
32:20 min PIJ 1967 Becoming Informed About Drugs, scenarios involving realistic bullying
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this Building Decision-Making and incidents between middle school
video, it is high summer. The run-off is Relationship Skills, Building Violence students. It offers students practical
in full flow and it is time for the Inuit to Prevention Skills. This particular video, advice and skills for handling these
build a kayak. The whole family is Rudy Talks It Out is appropriate for difficult situations. 0144 English
involved in shaping this invaluable tool. Grade 3. 0828 English 7 min 12 min
Without words. 0714 English
32:20 min
FINDING OUT ABOUT JULIO BULLY DANCE/LA DANSE DES
BUILDING A KAYAK: PART 2 013051 VH BRUTES
000476 VH 7 min PI 1998 000926 VH
32:46 min PIJ 1967 DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE 10:06 min PIJS 2000
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this SERIES - Julio, the new boy at school, This animated film without words is
part of the series, work continues on the is from South America. With his designed as a tool for conflict resolution.
kayak. There are more skins to soak, accent, he is hard to understand. He Everyone from youngsters to business
more ribs to be split and shaped, more get teased but later the kids find out executives can identify with the
bending and binding. Finally, the kayak that Julio is good at soccer, a sport the characters and gain insight on dealing
is ready. The men launch and test their other kids want to learn. They find out creatively with conflict resolution.
new kayak and admire its performance. that he’s not so different from them 0714 English 10:06 min
0714 English 32:46 min after all. Shows that empathy plays an
important part in understanding others.
0828 English 7 min BULLY ON THE BUS
LEEANN’S DAY OFF 000720 VH
013049 VH
NO CONTEST 14 min PI 1993
7 min PI 1998
DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE SERIES 013053 VH Kate is finding her way through the
- The focus of this video is that people 7 min PI 1998 maze of adolescent emotions. With
make mistakes and can learn from their DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE thoughtful self-reflection, conscious
mistakes and learn positive ways to SERIES - This video is appropriate for decision-making, and renewed self-
handle them. This is Unit 1 in Building Grade 6. The series will engage esteem, she is able to confront Bridget
Self-Esteem and there is a Teacher’s students and enhance teaching skills the bully (a one-time friend), and takes
discussion guide to accompany it. for a safe environment for your school. a step forward on the road to maturity.
0828 English 7 min 0828 English 7 min 0574 English 14 min
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BULLYING AND TEENS: TAKE A BUTTERFLIES BYE BYE CHAPERON ROUGE
STAND PSC002 VH 105605 VH
013377 KT 15 min PI 1990 60 min I 1991
15 min IJ 2005 This program uses colourful close-up Bye Bye Chaperon rouge est une
This program has been specifically and time-lapse photography to teach version moderne du celebre conte.
created to address the needs of urban students about these fascinating 0823 French 60 min
middle-school students who will identify insects. After distinguishing butterflies
with the characters and locations in the from moths, it explores the life-cycle of BYZANTINE EMPIRE, THE
vignettes. This kit (VHS and DVD) will the zebra long-wing butterfly, from larva 107006 VH
help middle-school students learn why to pupa, to the emergence of the adult 30 min JS 1990
bullying is wrong, what bullies are through the process of metamorphosis. THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES
really after, and how to best address Finally, it examines parts of the - Program #8 - The Byzantine Empire -
bullying in their own school. 0373 butterfly’s anatomy and discusses their The Byzantine Empire based in
English 15 min specific uses. 0504 English 15 Constantinople becomes the repository
min of culture from Greece and Rome thus
THE BURNING TIMES Primary Science preserving and enriching the ancient
103153 DV world throughout the Mediterranean.
58 min JS 1995 The Fall of Byzantium - nearly a
BUTTERFLIES: AMAZING thousand years after the fall of Rome,
This beautifully craafted film is an in- INSECTS
depth look at the witch-hunts that Constantinople is conquered by the
200251 DV forces of Islam. 0574 English 30
swept through Euroope just a few 20 min I 2000
hundred years ago. False accusations min
Presents the butterfly as an example of
and trials led to massive torture and
burnings at the stake, and ultimately to
a highly adapted organism with a THE C.A.R.E. KIT
diversity of 150,000 species. Both 101078 KT
the destruction of an organic way of
structural and behaviour adaptations 1984
life. The film advances the theory that are presented through superb close
widespread violence against women Child Abuse Research and Education
ups and time enhanced photography. kit for use at the primary level. 0182
and the neglect of our environment Migration patterns of the Monarch
today can be traced back to those English
butterfly are shown. Respectful tips on
times. 0714 English 58 min how to attract and observe butterflies C.L.E.M.:JOURNEY INTO BC’S
are included. 0414 English 20 LOGGING INDUSTRY
BURNS BOG : A ROAD RUNS min 033444 DV
THROUGH IT 20:27 min IJ 2006
000854 VH BUTTERFLIES: BACKYARD C.L.E.M. is Computer Logging
24:15 min IJS 1999 SCIENCE Education Module. www.nhfilms.com
Located on the southern fringes of 103402 VH has more on their website about
Vancouver, Burns Bog, one of the Forestry and Logging in British
world’s most precious ecosystems, is 14 min PI 1994
Explores the beautiful world of the Columbia. 0414 English 20:27
faced with imminent destruction, as the min
needs of the area’s mushrooming butterfly from migration to
human population eat away at its edge. transformation from pupa to adult
butterfly. 0119 English 14 min CAMERA MEN WHO DARED
This video explores an urgent question: 104970 VH
How do we define the worth of land and 60 min JS 1988
water, peat and plants, when there is a BUTTERFLY WORLD : JEWELS Behind each film scene there is always
profit to be made? Closed captioned. OF THE SKY a camerman - unseen by viewers and
0714 English 24:15 min 000680 VH often exposed to danger. Discover
35 min PI 1999 what drives these people to pioneer
BUST OF A KING (C. 300 B.C.) There are more than 165,000 different with their cameras where limits are
106726 RE species of butterflies, each one full of unknown. 0689 English 60 min
IS grace and beauty. Filmed throughout
This is a sculptor’s model for preparing the planet, this video presents some of CAMEROON- MY RAINFOREST
the heads of royal stuatues. Made of the most varied and exotic butterflies 002107 VH
limestone, it was transmitted through that nature has to offer. Laying, molting, 15 min I 2002
generations of sculptors and did not emerging or flying, no phenomenon The program focuses on Felix, a child
represent a particular king. (12 cm) escaped the camera. You will be of the rainforest. He lives in a small
0002 English impressed by the great migration of the village called Bwambo on the forested
Monarchs, confused by the famous slopes of Mount Cameroon, the second
BUST OF DOMINIANUS Morphos that lure the hunter in the highest mountain in Africa. The whole
106776 RE middle of the jungle, even frightened by culture of Felix’s village is still founded
IS the enormous Tizannias with their on the forest and its animals. There is a
mystical reputation that haunts the real danger of deforestation from small
The mounting of a Roman head on a villagers. 0687 English 35 min
French base by an 18th century farms and plantations encroaching on
collector. 0009 English the forest. 0414 English 15 min
BY WOMAN’S HAND (CC)
104929 VH CAMIK : CANADIAN ARCTIC
BUST OF QUEEN NEFRETETE MULTIMEDIA INFORMATION KIT
106722 RE 57 min JS 1995
Narrated by Kate Nelligan, this is a 000320 KT
IJS 26 min IJS 1998
Nefretete was the beautiful wife of King tribute to three women artists whose
lives and works were almost forgotten. Kit contains two videos: 1.Kamik,
Amenhotep IV. This bust was 2.Shaping Our Future, one photo CD,
discovered in the studios of the King’s Prudence Heward, Sarah Robertson
and Anne Savage fought the social one audiotape, fourty slides, two maps:
Sculptor, Thutmosis. Despite minor 1.Inuit Communities, 2.Map of Canada,
damage, no other work of art has restrictions of the 1920’s to pursue their
art. Closed captioned for the Hearing and 105 pages of printed text. Inuit live
carried such romantic impact over such in the Western Arctic, Nunavut, Nunavik
a long period of time. (30 cm) English Impaired. 0714 English 57 min
(formerly known as Northern Quebec),
and Labrador. These regions are the
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result of political decisions. Before star player when Maurice "Rocket" Minister Mulroney’s dream of healing
coming into contact with outsiders, Inuit Richard was suspended for fighting in a the country’s constitutional divisions. In
never thought of themeselves as living previous game. Quebec under the Quebec, the rejection of Meech led to
in territories and provinces. Today, Liberal, 1960 - At the end of the 1950s an upsurge in support for the sovereign
there are about 41,000 Inuit living in 53 Quebec was on the brink of movement. 0189 English 60 min
communities within these four regions. momentous social and political change.
0714 English 26 min The long rule of Conservative Premier CANADA: A PEOPLE’S
Maurice Duplessis and his Union HISTORY
CANADA Nationale government was coming to For descriptions see individual titles:
106576 VH an end, and a reform-minded Liberal YEARS OF HOPE AND
73 min IS Party under Jean Lesage was poised ANGER(1964 TO 1976):EPISODE
Explore Canada’s wondrous diversity of to assume power in the province. 16A [001809]
culture and landscape, from the snow- 0189 English 60 min ADVENTURERS AND MYSTICS,
swept Arctic tundra to Vancouver’s 1540 TO 1670 (EPISODE 2A)
seaport sophistication. Go salmon YEARS OF HOPE AND [000973]
fishing in New Brunswick, meet baby ANGER(1964 TO 1976): ADVENTURERS AND MYSTICS,
harp seals near PEI and tour Victoria’s EPISODE 16B 1540 TO 1670 (EPISODE 2B)
elegant Butchart Gardens. Also 001810 VH [000974]
Quebec City, Vieux (Old) Montreal, 60 min IJS 2001 BATTLE FOR A CONTINENT, 1754
Banff and the Canadian Rockies and CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY TO 1775 (EPISODE 4A) [000976]
Dogsledding across snow-covered SERIES - In the late 1960s in Quebec, BATTLE FOR A CONTINENT, 1754
landscapes. 0687 English 73 min a faction of separatists, the Front de TO 1775 (EPISODE 4B) [000977]
Liberation du Quebec (FLQ), opted for COMFORT AND FEAR(1946 TO
CANADA: A NATION DIVIDED violence over democracy to promote its 1964): EPISODE 15A [001807]
107489 VH point of view. The FLQ bombed federal COMFORT AND FEAR(1946 TO
30 min I 1992 government buildings and mailboxes, 1964): EPISODE 15B [001808]
Reporter Joyce Harvey travels to the and staged a number of bank YEARS OF HOPE AND
Canadian province of Quebec to guide robberies. In 1970, the FLQ kidnapped ANGER(1964 TO 1976): EPISODE
students on an exploration of the James Cross and James Laporte, and 16B [001810]
history and current status of Quebec’s issued a series of demands to effect IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD(1976
independence movement. Students his release.Trudeau invoked the War TO 1990): EPISODE 17A [001811]
discover the cultural differences that Measures Act, suspending civil IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD(1976
make Quebec unique and the problems liberties in the face of "an apprehended TO 1990): EPISODE 17B [001812]
and solutions that are part of the fabric insurrection." The FLQ murdered CLAIMING THE WILDERNESS,
of life there. 0274 English 30 min Laporte and Cross was released when 1670 TO 1755 (EPISODE 3)
the kidnappers were given safe [000975]
passage to Cuba. The October Crisis THE CRUCIBLE (1940 TO 1946):
COMFORT AND FEAR(1946 TO had come to an end. 0189 English
1964): EPISODE 15A EPISODE 14A [001805]
60 min THE CRUCIBLE (1940 TO 1946):
001807 VH
60 min IJS 2001 IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD(1976 EPISODE 14B [001806]
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY FROM SEA TO SEA, 1867 TO 1873
TO 1990): EPISODE 17A (EPISODE 9) [000986]
SERIES - Newfoundland enters 001811 VH
Confederation- Financially drained THE GREAT ENTERPRISE, 1850
60 min IJS 2002 TO 1867 (EPISODE 8B) [000985]
after World War II, Great Britain CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
proposed that Newfoundland become THE GREAT ENTERPRISE, 1850
SERIES - Operation Solidarity - During TO 1887 (EPISODE 8A) [000984]
independent. While many the early 1980s, British Columbia was
Newfoundlanders agreed, some, like THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION
the scene of a major political clash (1896 TO 1915): EPISODE 11A
Joseph Smallwood, supported between the labour movement and the
Newfoundland’s uniting with Canada. [001800]
province’s Social Credit government. THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION
The Asbestos Strike - This section of Premier Bill Bennett introduced major
the video focuses on the labour strike cuts in government spending, resulting (1896 TO 1915): EPISODE 11B
that broke out in February of 1949. The [001801]
in reductions in social programs and
strike was perhaps the best example of labour rights.In protest against these HARD TIMES (1929 TO 1940):
the underlying opposition to the measures, labour and community EPISODE 13A [001803]
Duplessis government’s style of movements organized the Solidarity HARD TIMES (1929 TO 1940):
management. The workers’ actions coalition, which called a province-wide EPISODE 13B [001804]
challenged the province’s union strike in 1983. 0189 English 60 ORDEAL BY FIRE (1915 TO 1929):
movement, the English-speaking min EPISODE 12A [001798]
management, and the Catholic church ORDEAL BY FIRE (1915 TO 1929):
to re-evaluate the plight of the IN AN UNCERTAIN WORLD(1976 EPISODE 12B [001802]
province’s working class. 0189 TO 1990): EPISODE 17B THE PATHFINDERS, 1670 TO 1850
English 60 min 001812 VH (EPISODE 6A) [000980]
60 min IJS 2002 THE PATHFINDERS, 1670 TO 1850
COMFORT AND FEAR(1946 TO CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY (EPISODE 6B) [000981]
1964): EPISODE 15B SERIES - The Meech Lake Accord - A QUESTION OF LOYALTIES, 1775
001808 VH Canadians watched in anticipation in TO 1815 (EPISODE 5A) [000978]
60 min IJS 2001 late June 1990 as the deadline for A QUESTION OF LOYALTIES, 1775
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY ratification of the Meech Lake Accord TO 1815 (EPISODE 5B) [000979]
SERIES - The Montreal riots - After the approached. The deal, negotiated REBELLION AND REFORM, 1815
war, times really did change in Canada. between the provincial premiers and TO 1850 (EPISODE 7A) [000982]
Sports became a major focus for the federal government in 1987, was REBELLION AND REFORM, 1815
Canadians, with Montrealers’ beloved designed to bring Quebec into the TO 1850 (EPISODE 7B) [000983]
Canadiens continuing their dominance Cpnstitution by recognizing its status TAKING THE WEST (1873 TO
in hockey. But in the playoffs of 1955, as a "distinct society" within 1896): EPISODE 10A [00987]
the Canadiens were expected to Confederation. Its failure to win TAKING THE WEST (1873 TO
achieve the crowning glory without their ratification meant the end of Prime 1896): EPISODE 10B [001799]
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WHEN THE WORLD BEGAN– at Dieppe, experiencing heavy losses. "Great White North". It is the perfect
15,000 BC TO 1800 AD (EPISODE Bush pilots ferry the Canadian-built tool to initiate discussion on a variety of
1A) [000971] Lancaster bombers across the Atlantic. subjects from social studies to
WHEN THE WORLD BEGAN– U-boats penetrate the Gulf of St. geography. "Canada Eh!" will engage
15,000 BC TO 1800 AD (EPISODE Lawrence. (27:46) Turn of the Tide - viewers from Junior High to University
1B) [000972] From October 1942 to July 1943, the by delivering a timely perspective of
Allies inherent strength is beginning to our country. 0562 English 24 min
CANADA AM WITH LESLIE be felt. The RCAF joins in air strikes
BECK: FOOD BASICS 1 against Germany. 0714 English
013363 DV 55:32 min CANADA GOOSE ADVENTURE
20 min JS 2006 000559 VH
SEE! HEAR! EXPERIENCE! SERIES - CANADA AT WAR 4 : ROAD TO 11 min PI 1990
These 3-4 minute clips as seen on ORTONA, AND, NEW This program examines the
Canada AM and hosted by one of DIRECTIONS habitat,behaviour and family life of the
Canada’s leading nutritionists, Leslie 106832 VH Canada goose and shows a unique
Beck, will give you a brief insight into the 55:32 min JS 1962 relationship between this normally wild
following topics: hidden sugars, food Road to Ortona - Between July 1943 bird and a human family. 0350
trends, good & bad fats, additives, salt, and January 1944, the Canadian 1st English 11 min
omega 3’s. 0599 English 20 min Divisision pushes into Italy. Ortona, a
fifteenth-century town dubbed "little
CANADA AM WITH LESLIE Stalingrad," is taken by the Canadians CANADA IN THE 1920’S : PART
BECK:FOOD BASICS 2 in fierce and costly street fighting. 1
014340 DV (27:46) New Directions - From 107506 VH
20 min JS 2006 December 1943 until June 1944, a war- JS 1996
These 4 - 5 minute clips as seen on seasoned Canada girds for the final The Great War was over and Canada
Canadda AM and hosted by one of assault. In London, Mackenzie King like the rest of North America entered
Canada’s leading nutritionists, Leslie holds out for Canadian independence into the roaring twenties. This two part
Beck, will give you a brief insight into in foreign policy. Canadian ships ply program views the decade in such
the following topics : skipping the Arctic seas with supplies for Russia. areas as economic growth; the
breakfast, teen nutrition concerns, (27:46) 0714 English 55:32 min automobile and the changes it brought;
power snacking, portion distortion, food fashion; music; politics; prohibition and
allergies, Statistics Canada on food CANADA AT WAR 5 : NORMAN the fight to ban alcoholic beverages;
consumption. 0599 English 20 SUMMER, AND, CINDERELLA rum running; the entry of women into
min ON THE LEFT the work force; the sudden movement
106830 VH of Canadians from agriculture to urban
CANADA AT WAR 1 : DUSK, 55:32 min JS 1962 centres and manufacturing; social
AND, BLITZKRIEG The Norman Summer - In the early changes and the crash of 1929. See
106835 VH morning hours of D-Day, June 6 1944, 971 VR 147. 0065 English
55:32 min JS 1962 Allied infantry carriers cross a pitching
Blitzkrieg - Between April and Channel to the coast of France.
November 1940, Germany takes Canadians return, this time victoriously, CANADA IN THE 1920’S : PART
Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg. to Dieppe. Cinderella on the Left - 2
Paris also falls. The British evacuate Between June and December 1944, 107507 VH
Dunkirk, and Britons, strafed by the Canadians advancing on Pas de Calais JS 1996
Luftwaffe, accept Churchill’s challenge mop up the launching sites of the V-1 The Great War was over and Canada
of "blood, sweat and tears." Mackenzie and V-2 rockets that have been raining like the rest of North America entered
King feels the Candian pulse on on Britain. Canadians fight at Flanders, into the roaring twenties. This two part
conscription. 0714 English 55:32 Vimy Ridge, the Scheldt estuary and at program views the decade in such
min the Battle of the Bulge. 0714 areas as economic growth; the
English 55:32 min automobile and the changes it brought;
CANADA AT WAR 2 : YEAR OF fashion; music; politics; prohibition and
SIEGE, AND, DAYS OF INFAMY CANADA AT WAR 6 the fight to ban alcoholic beverages;
106826 VH 106838 VH rum running; the entry of women into
55:32 min JS 1962 83:18 min JS 1987 the work force; the sudden movement
Year of Siege - During the months The story of Canada during World War of Canadians from agriculture to urban
between September 1940 and October II, as experienced by Canadians at centres and manufacturing; social
1941, the Battle of the Atlantic begins, home and on the battlefront. Canada changes and the crash of 1929. See
as does the Holocaust. The Winnipeg at War, PartII: Crisis on the Hill 971 VR 146. 0065 English
Grenadiers and Royal Rifles leave for a (27:46),Canada at War, Part 12: V was
fateful mission in Hong Kong.(27:46) for Victory (27:46) and Canada at War,
Day of Infamy - Between December Part 13: The Clouded Dawn (27:46) CANADA IN VIEW
1941 and June 1942, the war escalates cover Canadian involvement in World For descriptions see individual titles:
into a truly global conflict. After the War II and the early days of the post- RED SERGE AND BLACK HORSES
attack on Pearl Harbor, Japanese- war period from September 1944 to [000900]
Canadians are moved to internment 1946. The conscription issue erupts in
camps. Roosevelt says that the Air Canada. Canadian troops battle their
Training Plan makes Canada "the way across the Siegfried Line. V-E Day. LE CANADA, L’EMPIRE
aerodome of democracy." (27:46) The atom bomb is dropped on Japan. BRITANNIQUE ET LA
0714 English 55:32 min 0714 English 83:18 min CONSCRIPTIO
107473 VH
CANADA AT WAR 3 : EBBTIDE, CANADA EH! 11 min JS 1990
AND, TURN OF THE TIDE 107436 VH Les francophones deviennent
106834 VH 24 min IS minoritaires au Manitoba. La
55:32 min JS 1962 An anecdotal look at Canada through conscription èlargit fossè entre les deux
Ebbtide - The months from July to the eyes of the American public. This cultures. 0599 French 11 min
September 1942 were a time of defeat light-hearted video explores Americans’
and disaster. Canadians were repulsed perception and understanding of the
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CANADA: ON TOP OF THE bataille d’Italie. Ils repoussent les creuse un enorme fosse entre l’Est et
WORLD (FRENCH VERSION) Allemands hors de l’Afrique. La l’Ouest du pays. Un homme tres
106575 VH reconquete ed l’Europe s’amorce avec telegenique es elu chef du Parti liberal
60 min IJS 1992 le dedebarquement des troupes allies du Canada puis premiere ministre, et la
De l’Atlantique au Pacifique jusqu’au en Normandie, le 6 juin 1944. Trudeaumanie change a tout jamai le
lointain Arctique... à travers les L’Allemagne capitule un an plus tard. visage de la politique canadienne.
Rocheuses et les Prairies... au-delà de Les Etats-Unis oblige le Japon a la 0189 French 54:15 min
la toundra... traversant les lacs, les reddition apres le largage de deux
plages, le fabuleux Naigara... visitant bombes atomiques sur Hiroshime et LE GRAND PROJET, 1850 A
les citès historiques et les modernes... Nagasaki. 0189 French 53:41 1867 (EPISODE 8A)
explorant la forlt touffue... poursuivant min 001016 VH
les ours polaires, les cerf, les aigles... 54:08 min IJS 2001
rencontrant enfin les gens qui ont DANS UN MONDE INCERTAIN Periode:1850 a 1867. Moins d’une
façonnè ce grand pays. Voilà le pèriple (1976 A 1990)EPISODE 17A decennie suffit pour transformer une
que vous propose Anne Martin et qui 013069 VH poignee de petites colonies en un
vous fera dècouvrir les mille facettes de 54:11 min IJS 2002 nouveau pays, pas tout a fait affranchi
chaque province canadienne. 0470 Premiere Partie. L’ordre mondial et la de la mere-patrie, mais dont l’immensite
French 60 min prosperite qui se sont install au couvre la moitie de l’Amerique du
lendemain de la Seconde Guerre Nord. Pendant qu’au sud, sevit la
CANADA STRIKES OIL : LEDUC, mondiale commencent a s’etioler, et guerre civile americaine et que la
ALBERTA, 1947 une certaine insecurite economique se Grande-Bretagne se desinteresse peu
000847 VH fait sentir. Le libre-echange, la a peu de ses colonies, des hommes
17:54 min IJS 1991 mondialisation, l’avenement du politiques mettent en place, malgre les
THE PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE feminisme, l’effondrement de l’Union oppositions, les bases de la
WEST SERIES - Oil pioneer Vern "Dry sovietique,et l’emergence Confederation. 0189 French
Hole" Hunter recalls his early days multiculturalisme. 0189 French 54:08 min
working on the rigs in Alberta, racing 54:11 min
against time in the search for black LES AVENTURIERS ET LES
gold. Closed captioned. 0714 DANS UN MONDE INCERTAIN MYSTIQUES (EPISODE 2A)
English 17:54 min (1976 A 1990) EPISODE 17B 001004 VH
013070 VH 54:31 min IJS 2001
LE CANADA: TRANSPORTS ET 54:18 min IJS 2002 Periode: 1540 a 1670. La vision
COMMUNICATIONS Deuxieme partie. Vers 1989, l’ordre europeenne de l’Amerique du Nord
mondial instaure dans le sillage de la change peu a peu. D’un simple
002160 VH obstacle a contourner dans la quete
26 min JS 2003 Deuxieme Guerre mondiale s’affaiblit.
Sur le plan international, le libre- d’un passage vers l’Orient et le Nord-
En vacances, seul sur un lac, Aime se Ouest, elle deviendra un endroit ou
souvient qu’il a promis a Cosette de echange, la mondialisation,
l’effondrement de l’empire sovietique et etablir des colonies permanentes.
nourrir son chat. Il fait l’historique des Suivront l’essor de la peche dans les
transports au Canada en essayant de l’evolution rapide de l’informatique
marquent le debut d’une ere nouvelle Grands Bancs et les debuts de la traite
regagner la ville par tous les moyens. des fourrures. Ses debuts fragiles sont
Cosette, en voyage, doit faire parvenir que le Canada ne peut ignorer. Les
debats sur l’unite nationale, la montee marques par de nombreuses alliances
un message a Aime, mais comment le et conflits entre les marchands de
rejoindre a coup sur? 0414 French du feminisme et du multiculturalisme,
de meme que la tranformation fourrure europeens et les Amerindiens.
26 min 0189 French 54:31 min
d’institutions aussi fondamentales que
LE CANADA: UNE HISTOIRE la famille, sosnt au centre des
preoccupations des Canadiennes et LES AVENTURIERS ET LES
POPULAIRE MYSTIQUES,1540 A 1670
des Canadiens. 0189 French (EPISODE 2B)
DANS LA FOURNAISE DE LA 54:18 min
001005 VH
GUERRE(1940 A 1946) EPISODE 53:43 min IJS 2001
14A L’ESPOIR ET LA COLERE(1964 Periode: 1540 a 1670. Les tentatives
013063 VH A 1976) EPISODE 16A soutenues des jesuites pour convertir
54:20 min IJS 2002 013067 VH les populations autochtones a la foi
Premiere Partie, Episode 14. La 53:51 min IJS 2002 catholique soulevent aussi des
Deuxieme guerre mondiale commence Premiere Partie. Le Canada, dans les tensions. Cinquante ans plus tard,
le septembre 1939 lorsque les troupes annees soixante et soixante-dix, voyant l’avenir de la jeune colonie
allemandes, sous les ordres d’Hitler, connait la revolution dans tous les menace, Louis XIV reprend la destinee
envahissent la Pologne. Les Allemands domaines politique, culturel mais aussi de la Nouvelle-France en mains. Il y
prennent plusieurs pays d’Europe et dans la vie personne de ses citoyens. envoie un contingent de soldats pour
debarquent en Afrique. Hitler ouvre un La Revolution tranquille au Quebec et assurer la securite de la colonie ainsi
autre front en 1942, alors qu’il se les manifestations des jeunes aux que des jeunes femmes a marier,
retourne contre la Russie, son alliee. quatre coins l’Amerique du Nord appelees "filles du roi", afin d’y
L’armee russe stoppe la progression ebranlent l’ordre etabli. 0189 favoriser le peuplement. 0189
des Allemands. Les Etats-Unis, entres French 53:51 min French 53:43 min
en guerre, en 1941, apres l’attaque de
leur base de Pearl Harbor, dans le L’ESPOIR ET LA COLERE(1964 A L’ASSAUT DU
Pacifique, par le Japon, soutiennt A 1976) EPISODE 16B CONTINENT,1670 A 1755
l’Angleterre et ses allies. 0189 013068 VH (EPISODE 3)
French 54:20 min 54:15 min IJS 2002 001006 VH
Deuxieme Partie. Certain evenements 51:55 min IJS 2001
DANS LA FOURNAISE DE LA - l’adoption de l’unifolie et la tenue Periode: 1670 a 1755. La Nouvelle-
GUERRE(1940 A 1946) EPISODE d’Expo 67 qui attire l’attention du France, appelee a devenir une societe
14B monde entier sur le Canada - unissent complexe, ambitionne d’entendre son
013064 VH les habitants du pays tandis que territoire sur l’ensemble du continent
53:41 min IJS 2002 d’autres sont plus menacants: la crise nord-americain. La population de la
Deuxieme Partie. Ils reprennent de FLQ et la Loi sur les mesures de colonie se compose de
l’offensive en 1943 et remportent la guerre de 1970, la cri de l’energie qui boutiquiers,d’artisans, d’agriculteurs,
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de seigneurs mais aussi de riches LA BATAILLE DE collaboration indispensable des
marchands de fourrure ambiteux. L’AMERIQUE,1754-1775 Amerindiens, la Compagnie de la baie
Malgre l’interdiction de la France, le (EPISODE 4B) Hudson puis la Compagnie du Nord-
gouverneur Louis Buade de Frontenac 001010 VH Ouest deviennent de veritables
et son associe Robert Cavalier de La 53:57 min IJS 2001 empires et se disputent le territoire. De
Salle permettent l’expansion de la Periode: 1754 a 1775. En 1759, le nombreux explorateurs et cartographes
Nouvelle-France vers l’interieur du general britannique James Wolfe se lancent a la decouverte de l’interieur
continent. La lutte pour le controle de assiege la ville de Quebec avec ses du continent. Pierre Radisson et
l’Amerique du Nord se corse entre hommes mais la Citadelle resiste aux Medart Chouart dit Des Groseillers
colons britanniques et francais et bombardements. Il s’assure le controle defient les conditions imposees par le
entraine la deportation de plus de de l’Amerique du Nord lors d’un gouverneur et se lancent dans une
10000 Acadiens, catholiques et affrontement avec le commandant des premiere expedition qui les menera
francophones. 0189 French forces militaire de la Nouvelle-France, dans les Grands Lacs puis, une
51:55 min Louis-Joseph de Montcalm. Cette deuxieme, appuyee cette fois par
bataille a lieu sur la terre abandonnee l’Angleterre,qui les conduira a la baie
d’un fermier du nom d’Abraham Martin d’Hudson. 0189 French 54:41
LA BATAILLE DE qui donnera son nom aux plaines
L’AMERIQUE,1754-1775 min
desormais celebres. A la fin de la
(EPISODE 4A) guerre, en 1763, 70000 colons
001007 VH LA ROUTE DE L’OUEST, 1670 A
francais, loyaux a leur mere-patrie, sont 1850 (EPISODE 6B)
54:18 min IJS 2001 gouvernes par l’autorite britannique. 001014 VH
Periode: 1754 a 1775. Vers le milieu 0189 French 53:57 min 53:31 min IJS 2001
du XVIII siecle, une vingtaine d’annees Periode: 1670 a 1850. Pierre Gaultier
suffisent pour modifier la destinee de la UNE QUESTION DE LOYAUTE, de Varennes, sieur de la Verendry,
Nouvelle-France. La guerre de Sept 1775 a 1815 (EPISODE 5A) consacre une partie de sa vie a
Ans, annoncee par des escarmouches 001011 VH explorer le territoire et se rend
sur la frontiere de l’Ohio, des 1754, 54:47 min IJS 2001 jusqu’aux Rocheuses. Samuel Hearne,
deviendra mondiale et embrasera tout Periode: 1775 a 1815. En 1775, au en compagnie de son guide
le continent. La forteresse de debut de la Revolution americaine, les Matonabbe, chef Dene, se lance dans
Louisbourg, symbole de la puissance rebelles americains envahissent le une epuisante expedition le long du
de l’empire francais, est la cible d’une Canada. Malgre leurs efforts, ils ne fleuve Coppermine, dans la region des
armee de plus de 27000 militaires, le parviennent pas a convaincre les terres denudees de Barren. Grace a sa
plus grand debarquement naval ayant Canadiens de prendre les armes determination, l’explorateur Alexander
eu lieu en Amerique du Nord. 0189 contre l’autorite britannique. Cette Mackenzie et la premier europeen a
French 54:18 min premiere tentative d’invasion echoue. atteindre la cote du Pacifique. Des
Apres la revolution, ceux qui etaient l’age de 14 ans, David Thompson, que
REBELLIONS ET demeures fideles a la couronne deviendra explorateur et geographe,
REFORMES,1815 -1850 britannique - les Loyalistes- trouvent est recrute par la Compagne de la Baie
(EPISODE 7A) refuge au Canada. En tres peu de d’Hudson. 0189 French 53:31
001008 VH temps plus de 40000 personnes min
portant allegeance a la Grand-
54:29 min IJS 2001 Bretagne,s’etablissent en Amerique du
Periode:1815 a 1850. Dans les annees REBELLIONS ET REFORMES,
Nord britannique, donnant ainsi 1815 - 1850 (EPOSIDE 7B)
1830, la lutte pour l’obtention d’un naissance au Canada anglophone.
gouvernement democratique atteint un 001015 VH
0189 French 54:47 min 54:01 min IJS 2001
point culminant. La croissance
economique et l’essor demographique UNE QUESTION DE LOYAUTE, Periode: 1815 a 1850. En 1837-1838,
des colonies present les reformistes 1775 A 1815 (EPISODE 5B) une affrontement se transforme en
tels que Joseph Howe en Nouvelle- 001012 VH rebellions sanglantes dans le Haut et le
Ecosse, Louis-Joseph Papineau au 53:45 min IJS 2001 Bas-Canada et la defaite des Patriotes
Bas-Canada et William Lyon Periode: 1775 a 1815. Trente ans plus est suivie d’une repression brutale.
Mackenzie au Haut-Canada, a tard, lors de la deuxieme invasion Des politiciens anglophones et
reclamer un regime ministeriel americaine, en 1812, les batailles de francophones forment une alliance
permettant aux representants elus de Queenston Heights,Chateauguay et de dans le but de convaincre Londres
gerer les affaires internes des colonies. Lundy’s Lane se soldent par un status d’accorder, a ses colonies, un
0189 French 54:29 min quo, figeant les frontieres acutelles et gouvernement responsable. 0189
confirmant l’existence d’une presence French 54:01 min
AU DEBUT DU MONDE,15000 britannique dans la partie
ANS AV.J.C.-1800 (EPISODE 1A) septentrionale de l’Amerique du Nord. LE GRAND PROJET, 1850 A
Certains y trouveront la gloire comme 1867 (EPISODE 8B)
001009 VH 001017 VH
55:05 min IJS 2001 le General Isaac Brock et le Colonel
Charles-Michel de Salaberry; d’autres 54:03 min IJS 2001
Periode: 15000 ans av. J.-C. a 1800 Periode: 1850 a 1867. Les debuts de la
apr. J.-C. L’histoire des premiers y perdront leur honneur, tel Benedict
Arnold, le celebre traitre de la photographie permettent de saisir des
inhabitants du continent nord- images d’une societe de plus en plus
americain a debute il y plus de 15000 revolution americaine.Deuil chez les
nations autochtones: avec la mort de diversifiee: les magnats des chemins
ans. Grace a la tradition orale de fer, les religeuses secourant les
autochtone et a l’archeologie, le passe Tecumseh, le reve de l’alliance de tous
les Amerindiens s’evanouit. 0189 defavorises, les marchands prosperes
riche et diversifie des nombreuses de Halifax, les refugies noirs du reseau
societes amerindiennes, etablies sur le French 53:45 min
clandestin Underground Railroad, ainsi
territoire qui deviendra le Canada, a LA ROUTE DE L’OUEST,1670- que les nombreux immigrants irlandais
partiallement ete reconstitue. Cette 1850 (EPISODE 6A) qui s’installent dans les villes. 0189
histoire revele aussi la perception 001013 VH French 54:03 min
qu’ont eue les autochtones lors de 54:41 min IJS 2001
leurs premiers contacts avec les Periode: 1670 a 1850. La traite des D’UN OCEAN A L’AUTRE, 1867
explorateurs europeens. 0189 fourrures s’etend des Grands Lacs au A 1873 (EPISODE 9)
French 55:05 min Pacifique, grace a de nombreuses 001018 VH
expedition vers l’Ouest. Avec la 53:45 min IJS 2001
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Periode: 1867 a 1873. La vague d’immigration. 0189 French consciption en 1917. Au printemps
Confederation etant a peine devenue 54:10 min 1919, la greve generale de Winnipeg
une realite, le Dominion du Canada reveille la crainte d’une insurrection
doit faire face a un defi de taille qui LA GRANDE bolchevique. La stabilite revient
consiste a etendre ses frontieres TRANSFORMATION (1896 A brievement au cours des annees 1920.
politiques dans les prairies de l’Ouest. 1915) EPISODE 11A Elle est vite interompue par le krash de
L’achat des Territoires du Nord-Ouest 013026 VH la bourse de New York et tout le pays, a
par le Canada s’effectue sans le 53:36 min IJS 2002 l’instar du reste du monde
moindre egard pour les Metis etablis De 1896 a 1915, la croissance occidental,est alors plonge dans une
dans les Prairies, plus precisement a demographique, resultant des vagues crise economique sans precedent.
Riviere-Rouge. En 1869-1870, la successives d’immigration, et la 0189 French 53:41 min
resistance organisee par les Metis, et croissance economique soutenue,
leur representant Louis Riel, precede la generee par la diversification des TEMPS DIFFICILES (1929 A
creation du Manitoba.Toutefois, ces exportations et l’essor de la production 1940) EPISODE 13A
evenements marquent aussi le debut de du ble dans les Prairies, transforment le 013030 VH
tensions soutenues entre francophones visage du Canada. Dans les Prairies, 54:36 min IJS 2002
et anglophones, catholiques et des paysans venus de l’Europe, de Dans les annees 1930, l’economie
protestants de cette region. Les l’Est recherchent des terres gratuites canadienne s’effondre et engendre une
frontieres politiques du Canada pour s’y etablir tandis qu’un crise politique et sociale prolongee
s’etendent maintenant d’un ocean a mouvement d’inspiration socialiste dont personne ne connait la solution.
l’autre. 0189 French 53:45 min mobilise la classe ouvriere naissante. La secheresse qui affecte l’agriculture
Le rythme rapide des transformations dans les Prairies, forcant des milliers
AU DEBUT DU MONDE,15000 sociales contribue a exacerber de personnes a abandonner leurs
ANS AV.J.C.-1800 (EPISODE 1B) l’intolerance et le racisme, notamment fermes, les camps de travail, l’emeute
00109 VH a l’egard des immigrants asiatiques. de Regina, les difficultes economiques
52:40 min IJS 2001 0189 French 53:36 min dans l’ensemble du pays favorisent
Periode: 15000 ans av. J.C. a 1800 l’emergence de nouveaux courants
apr.J.C. Les contacts avec les LA GRANDE politiques et de nouveaux leaders tels
explorateurs europeens ne se feront TRANSFORMATION (1896 A William Aberhart, Maurice Duplessis et
pas sans heurts, tel que l’illustre la 1915) EPISODE 11B Mitchell Hepburn. 0189 French
rencontre en 1534, a Gaspe, entre 013027 VH 54:36 min
Jacques Cartier et Donnacona, le chef 54:21 min IJS 2002
iroquois, qu’il capturera et amenera en Au cours de cette periode, les tensions TEMPS DIFFICILES (1929 A
France l’annee suivante. Plus tard, sur engendrees par le role que doit jouer le 1940) EPISODE 13B
la cote du Pacifique, le choc des Canada dans l’Empire britannique 013031 VH
cultures se manifeste aussi lors de la contribuent a mettre fin au regne de Sir 53:44 min IJS 2002
rencontre entre Maquinna, chef Wilfrid Laurier, en 1911. Lorsque la Sur le plan international, la montee du
Nootka, et John Jewitt, un marin Premiere Guerre mondiale eclate, en fascisme et la perspective d’une autre
anglais qui devint son prisonnier puis 1914, un vent d’enthousiasme se leve guerre mondiale effraient. Lorsque la
son ami un peu malgre lui. 0189 au Canada anglais en faveur de la guerre est declaree, en 1939, le
French 52:40 min participation des Canadiens a l’effort Canada se retrouve pratiquement seul
militaire. Mais au Canada francais on a combattre aux cotes de la Grand-
LA CONQUETE DE L’OUEST refuse de combattre pour l’Angleterre, Bretagne. 0189 French 53:44 min
(1873 A 1896) EPISODE 10 A plongeant le pays dans les tensions
013024 VH internes qui entraineront des LA PROSPERITE ET LA PEUR
54:13 min IJS 2002 affrontements muscles. 0189 (1946 A 1964) EPISODE 15A
La decennie suivant la Confederation French 54:21 min 013065 VH
est une periode d’adaptation pour le 54:21 min IJS 2002
Dominion du Canada et pour John A. L’EPREUVE DU FEU (1915 A Les annees 1960 marquent une periode
Macdonald, le premier a acceder a la 1929) EPISODE 12A d’agitation dans tous les domaines :
fonction de premier ministre. L’Est 013028 VH politique, culturel et personnel. Au
canadien, d’une part, dont l’economie 54:28 min IJS 2002 Quebec, la Revolution tranquille met fin
repose sure le developpement L’importante contribution militaire du a l’epoque de Duplessis tandis que le
industriel, est aux prises avec une Canada pendant la Premiere Guerre mouvement de protestation des jeunes
depression economique et l’exode des mondiale (60000 morts pour une se fait entendre partout au Canada.
Canadiens francais vers les Etats-Unis. population de huit millions d’habitants) Avec l’assurance-maladie et d’autres
D’autre part, dans l’Ouest, une nouvelle transforme celui-ci aux plans socio- programmes, l’Etat-providence realise
revolt, menee par Louis Riel, menace economique et politique et modifie la ce qui etait impensable dix ans plus tot.
d’eclater. 0189 French 54:13 min place qu-il occupe sur l’echequier 0189 French 54:21 min
mondial au cours des annees 1920. Le
LA CONQUETE DE L’OUEST courage et la bravoure des combattants LA PROSPERITE ET LA PEUR
(1873 A 1896) EPISODE 10 B et l’horreur engendree par les guerres (1946 A 1964) EPISODE 15B
013025 VH de tranchees deviennent indissociables 013066 VH
54:10 min IJS 2002 des celebres batailles des Canadiens a 53:46 min IJS 2002
La repression de la rebellion et la Ypres, a la Somme, a la Crete de Vimy, Deuxieme Partie.Aux Etats-Unis, on
volonte implacable de Macdonald de a Courcelette a Passchendaele. 0189 manifeste contre la course aux
pendre le catholique francophone French 54:28 min armements et la guerre du Vietnam.
Louis Riel menacent l’equilibre fragile Les jeunes adoptent de nouveaux
entre le Quebec et le Canada anglais. L’EPREUVE DU FEU (1915 A modes de vie qui se refletent sur leur
Au meme moment, la repartition des 1929) EPISODE 12B habillement, leur style de coiffure, leurs
pouvoirs entre Ottawa et les provinces 013029 VH gouts musicaux et leurs comportement
ainsi que la question des ecoles au 53:41 min IJS 2002 sexuels. Certains font meme usage de
Manitoba suscitent des debats violents. Neanmoins, l’effort de guerre au la drogue. Au Canada, le phenomene
Ce qui n’empechera pas le grand reve Canada devient source de de la Trudeaumanie, en 1968, semble
de se realiser : un chemin de fer dechirements importants entre rassembler toutes ces tendances.
traversera les Prairies qui se anglophones et francophones, en 0189 French 53:46 min
peupleront a la faveur d’une importante particulier lors de la crise de la
39
CANADA’S CHARTER OF CANADIAN ARCTIC SERIES, CANADIAN IDENTITY
RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS THE 107430 VH
9O1343 VH 106670 VH 26 min JS 1992
25 min S 80 min I 1987 This video raises questions about
Briefly explains the major provisions in A 5 SERIES - 1) Discovery and identity and what it means to be a
the Canadian Charter of Rights and Exploration of the Arctic (the history of Canadian - what do we share as a
Freeedoms.Provides testimony from the Inuit and their interaction with people, and what makes us unique?
people who compare their treatment European explorers etc.), 2) The Teacher’s guide included. 0265
(and violation of rights) with Charter Nature of the North (the landscape and English 26 min
protections.Charter guarantees are vegetation), 3) The Arctic Biome (the
discussed in a B.C. context. For use balance between plant and animal life), CANADIAN IMMIGRATION
with Unit lll of the Law 12 curriculum. 4) Inuit - The People (the blend of 000825 VH
0809 English 25 min tradition and modernization) and 5) 23 min J 1993
Social Studies The Future North (the issues and This video provides students with an
challenges faced by Inuit today). 0714 overview of the influence of
English 80 min immigration in Canadian society. A
CANADA’S MAGNIFICENT review of the history of immigration
SNOWBIRDS reveals the changing patterns in
105315 VH THE CANADIAN COLLECTION Canadian immigraion from the 17th
50 min IS 1993 SERIES century to the present. It also indicates
This is the story of "Canada’s For descriptions see individual titles: that immigrants have not always found
Magnificent Snowbirds" -The story of THE WAR BETWEEN US [107494] Canada to be a welcoming host. 0267
those elite Canadian Jet-Pilots whose English 23 min
aerobatic mastery thrills millions every
year. Share their "FLIGHT THE CANADIAN FEDERATION CANADIAN LANDSCAPE
FANTASTIC" !! To become a Snowbird 107530 VH 104933 VH
is a childhood dream. For those who 30 min IS 1980 18 min JS 1995
hang on to it, who survive the selection The film gives an overview of the Canadian Landscape traces the
gauntlet, the intense training and politics, government, and peoples of illustrious career of the powerful
ultimately form the team, it is a dream Canada, and shows a nation coming to landscape painter A.Y. Jackson. The
come true! 0357 English 50 min grips with changing priorities. 0714 camera accompanies him on painting
English 30 min trips to the northern wilderness of
Canada, where he discusses the whys
CANADA’S MAPLE TREE (THE and hows of sketching his subject
STORY OF THE COUNTRY’S E CANADIAN HISTORY: matter. Back in his studio in Toronto,
104426 VH EXPLORATION Jackson describes the challenge of
30 min I 1995 106571 VH transforming on canvas the essence of
The Story of the Country’s Emblem. 16 min IS 1992 his sketches. 0714 English 18
Sing the National Anthem. Celebrate This video outlines reasons explorers min
Canada Day in the nation’s capital. came to Canada; who they were; some
Hear how Canada’s distinctive maple of their discoveries; the role of the CANADIAN LITERATURE
leaf flag came to be. Locate five of missionaries and native people in SERIES
Canada’s indigenous maples: sugar, Canadian exploration. Guide and For descriptions see individual titles:
broad leaf, Manitoba, silver and red. activity cards included. 0372 CAROLINE (CC) [105701]
Journey across Canada to a sugar English 16 min
shack in Quebec, spring blossoms by CANADIAN PORTRAITS
the Pacific, a tree fort in the prairies, a 107454 VH
summer splash on the Atlantic, and the CANADIAN HISTORY: 30 min I 1994
fall colours of Ontario. Closed SETTLEMENT We are introduced to six Canadians of
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. 106574 VH different ethnic backgrounds who
0329 English 30 min 15 min I 1992 speak candidly about their successes,
This video focuses on the reasons the problems they have faced as
early settlers came to Canada; where members of minority groups, and the
CANADA’S RESOURCES AND they settled; the types of settlements contributions they have made to our
INDUSTRIES they developed; the problems early society. These portraits are interwoven
106573 VH settlers faced; and the roles played by with historical photographs and
15 min I 1992 the English-French Wars and fur trade. archival footage to suggest the nature
Canada’s natural resources where they Guide and activity cards included. and extent of Canada’s multicultural
are found, how they are used and the 0372 English 15 min make-up. 0104 English 30 min
role played by each in the settlement
and development of Canada are CANADIAN RESOURCES AND
discussed. Guide and activity cards are CANADIAN HOLIDAY SERIES INDUSTRIES
enclosed. 0372 English 15 min 101372 VH 000100 VH
24 min PI 1981 16 min IJS 1997
Three delightful presentations to help Canada’s natural resources, where
CANADA’S WEALTH: USING get your students get more involved in they are found, how they are used, and
OUR NATURAL RESOURCES the meaning and traditions of our the role played by each in the
100874 VH holidays. Contents: A THANKSGIVING settlement and development of Canada
65 min I 1981 TALE OF TWO TURKEYS; are discussed. The different types of
A six part exploration of Canada’s HALLOWEEN ACCORDING TO OLD industries (primary, secondary, and
natural resources including: 1) Land of WEIRD HAROLD; and (HOODOO tertiary) found in Canada, the
Plenty, 2) Fishing, 3) Forestry, 4) MCFIGGIN’S CHRISTMAS-preview importance of resources to Canada’s
Farming, 5) Mining and 6) Energy. recommended). 0714 English 24 industries, and how industries
0601 English 65 min min contribute to Canada’s economy are
covered. 0372 English 16 min
40
CANADIAN STEEL, CHINESE THE CANADIANS SERIES CAPITALISM: CAPITALISM,
GRIT For descriptions see individual titles: SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM, SER
002016 VH THE CANADIANS : NATIVE 100638 VH
48 min IJS 2001 PEOPLE [107283] 24 min IS 1986
This program delves into the history of This film covers the period from the
the Chinese workers without whom early stages of the Industrial Revolution
Canada’s national railway, and perhaps LA CANNE A PECHE in England to the economy of the U.S.
the Confederation of Canada itself, 106057 VH today in which capitalism is regulated.
could never have been realized. 1989 0689 English 24 min
Interviews with Chinese Canadians Un conte de Anne Hèbèrt. 0714
whose parents and grandparents built French GR.2/3 CAPP NUTRITION KIT:
the railroad-and indeed the nation-give MISSION NUTRITION
life to this poignant documentary that CANOPIC JAR (DUAMUTEF) 019201 KT
retells and rethinks a vital chapter in 106738 RE 20 min P 2001
Canada’s history. 0414 English I With ’Mission Nutrition’ students
48 min From the time of the Old Kingdom, the discover the variety of fuels for the
process of mummification involved the body recommended by Canada’s Food
QUEBEC CARNIVAL use of canopic jars or vessels to store Guide to Healthy Eating. Students
000435 VH the viscera of the deceased. Each of consider the influence of peers on their
30 min IJS 1998 these receptacles was guarded by one attitudes and values regarding food
One of the country’s most historic cities of the "Four Sons of Horus". The choices. Contents include two videos:
in the centre of some of the most human-headed Imseti protected the Milky Way and Mission Nutrition,
modern action: the Quebec Winter liver, falcon-headed Kebehsenuef the binder, poster, book, CD-ROM and web
Carnival. Quebecers are trying to intestines, Hapi, with the head of an site connections. 0755 English 20
preserve much more than the language ape watched over the lungs, and min
- they’re working to save a centuries- jackal-headed Duamutef the stomach.
old way of life. A traditional look at *ONLY THE LIDS OF BOTH CANOPIC GR.5 CAPP NUTRITION KIT:
distinctive Quebec music and dance; a JARS MAY BE TAKEN OUT – BOTH GROWING WITH GOOD FOOD
race across the Saint Lawrence, half BASES ARE HEAVILY DAMAGED* AND GOOD SEN
on water and half on ice - just as it was 0366 English 019202 KT
done long ago; Montmorency Falls,30 25 min I 2001
meters higher than Ontario’s Niagara ’Growing With Good Food and Good
CANOPIC JAR (HAPI) Sense’ encourages students to
Falls, British General Wolfe set up 106737 RE
camp here during his march to conquer consider factors that influence their
I attitudes regarding healthy living and
New France in 1759. 0983 English From the time of the Old Kingdom, the
30 min body image. Students are encouraged
process of mummification involved the to think about nutrition and health
use of canopic jars or vessels to store issues affecting Canadian children and
CANADIAN WAY : GLOBAL the viscera of the deceased. Each of
WARMING youth. Includes two videos: Bone
these receptacles was guarded by one Zone:13:30 min. and Balancing Act:27
101075 VH of the "Four Sons of Horus". The
20 min 1996 min., two binders: Bone Zone manual
human-headed Imseti protected the and Heart Smart Kids workbook.
THE FIFTH ESTATE SERIES - In times liver, falcon-headed Kebehsenuef the 0755 English 25 min
of almost Biblical bad weather, there is intestines, Hapi, with the head of an
renewed concern about global climate ape watched over the lungs, and
change. Environmental experts say jackal-headed Duamutef the stomach.
GR.6 CAPP NUTRITION KIT:
that Canadians, who economy is *ONLY THE LIDS OF BOTH CANOPIC
NUTRITION AT HOME AND
largely based on energy resources, JARS MAY BE TAKEN OUT – BOTH
AROUND
produce more greenhouse gas per 019203 KT
BASES ARE HEAVILY DAMAGED* 20 min I 2001
capita than anyone else. At the Rio 0366 English
Earth Summit in 1992, Canada With ’Nutrition at Home and Around the
announced it would lead the world in Globe’, students examine the benefits
reducing those emissions but then, CANTERVILLE GHOST, THE of good nutrition and exercise as part
quietly, those public good intentions (CC) of a balanced life. They analyze factors
were undermined by power politics. PR0515 VH that affect global health and nutrition
This video looks at how the fossil fuel 22 min P 1986 issues. Opportunities are provided to
industry led the Canadian government This story focuses on the Canterville increase students’ awareness of
to break its promise to the rest of the ghost who is not capable of scaring various cultural food habits. Kit #4
world. 0189 English 20 min anyone. When a family moves into the contains a resource manual, video,
ghost’s castle, the daughter, Virginia, World Food Day Kit, and a book. 0755
befriends him. The ghost needs English 20 min
THE CANADIANS : NATIVE someone to accompany him to his
PEOPLE grave because 300 years ago no one CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
107283 VH bid him farewell. 0983 English 22 (1728-1779)
30 min IS 1983 min HI0213 VH
THE CANADIANS SERIES - When the Primary 54 min 1975
first Europeans arrived here, they failed EXPLORERS SERIES - In August
to understand the complexity of the 1768, Captain James Cook began a
native cultures. The despair and loss of CAPITAL WITH TWO BULL
HEADS historic voyage of nearly forty-two
self experienced by native people are thousand miles that took nearly three
frankly discussed, but there is good 106765 RE
I years. The ship circumnavigated the
news–the new generation of the original globe via Cape Horn and the Cape of
Canadians is now speaking out. Haida The colossal original is made of grey Good Hope, many times coming close
artist Robert Davidson, and community marble and measures 8 meters in to disaster. In the end, Cook
members working at the Vancouver height. It is from Persia, of the succeeded and established himself as
Indian Centre, talk about some of these Achaemenid Period, during the rule of one of the greatest explorers and
changes. 0189 English 30 min Artaxerxes II, (504 - 362 B.C.). English navigators the world has ever seen.
0076 English 54 min
41
History CAROLINE outbreak in New Jersey. Hepatitis is a
106074 VH disease that affects the liver and has
25 min 1988 been known to cause death. Over fifty
CAPTURING THE COSMOS (Sèrie CANADIAN LITERATURE) Une cases of hepatitis were reported within
102238 VH jeune mètis perd sa famille et va vivre a three-week period, with one
11 min 1994 avec ses grands-parents. La fillette est restaurant as its source. Viewers
This video provides examples of astro- rapidement acceptèe par les enfants should follow the steps to identify
photography using inexpensive mais est constamment rejetèe par son personal hygiene as the cause of the
cameras and telescopes. This is a grand-père qui est encore en colère outbreak. 0104 English 9 min
practical guide for the amateur contre sa fille qui s’ètait marièe, dans
astronomer. From the GALACTIC un autre tradition que celle des peuples
ENCYCLOPEDIA Series. and IRP006 CASEY AT THE BAT
autochtones. Finalement, le grand- 105657 VH
0104 English 11 min père peut surmonter et expliquer ses 52 min IS 1986
sentiments de rancune envers sa Shelley Duval’s Tall Tales and Legends.
CAREERS IN BIOLOGY petite-fille el la vidèo se termine par It’s the summer of 1888, and baseball
001701 VH une rèunion èmotive et heureuse. is still in its infancy. Mudville is ruled by
18 min S 2003 Cette vidèo est basèe sur la nouvelle Boss Undercrawl, who wants to use the
de W.P. Kinsella. English version: 813 local stadium as a dumpsite for his
The biological sciences offer a vast VR 161. 0104 French 25 min
array of career choices. These involve factory. Enter Casey, a down on his
many different working environments, CAROLINE (CC) luck baseballer who spends more time
and present different kinds of on the bench than in the field. 0807
105701 VH English 52 min
opportunities and challenges. Using 25 min 1984
real world examples, this video CANADIAN LITERATURE SERIES - In
introduces various jobs that involve this video, a young Metis loses her CASSATT,MARY:IMPRESSIONIST
working with living organisms. Fields family and goes to live with her FROM PHILADELPHIA
covered include: Ecology, Medical grandparents. The girl is readily 104896 VH
Science,Veterinary Science, accepted by the local children, but faces 30 min JS 1989
Environmental Science, Food constant rejection by her grandfather, Cassatt’s personal story - the years in
Production & Technology, Molecular who still harbours resentments towards Paris, her relationship with Degas, the
Biology. 0267 English 18 min his own daughter for having married influence of her socially prominent Phil
outside the traditions of First Nations adelphia familyis told with on-location
CAREERS IN THE LIFE peoples. The video is based on the footage and stills. The best examples
SCIENCES short story, The Sense She Was Born of her work have been collected here,
200236 DV With, by W.P. Kinsella. French version: revealing the quality, variety and
25 min JS 2007 843 VR 025. 0571 English 25 min originality of this great 19th century
This program explores a variety of painter. 0983 English 30 min
careers within the Life Sciences field CARTES POSTALES DU
and highlights unique opportunities CANADA CASTLE
worldwide. Information on individual 200202 DV 104758 VH
careers can be chunked. Effective 41:14 min IJ 2007 57 min IS 1988
technical aspects assist in keeping Voyage spectaculaire dans le temps et Castle combines colorful animation
viewers on task. Useful for science and l’espace Cartes du Canada invite a un with live-action documentary
biology teachers who want to promote survol epoustouflant des splendeurs de sequences to tell the story of a 13th
career opportunities within the field, as ce pays. C’est aussi l’histoire d’un century Welsh castle. Author David
well as for Health and Career immense desert de glace et d’eau qui Macaulay, who wrote and illustrated the
Education 9 or Planning 10 teachers. cachait des richesses best-selling book of the same title,
0414 English 25 min impressionnanates et s’est transforme leads viewers on a tour of an ancient
en vastes etendues sauvages. 0714 Welsh castle, explaining the castle’s
French 41:14 min cultural and sociological significance as
CARGO ET BEAUX PLUMAGES well as its architectural design. 0788
(CC) CARTOONING AND English 57 min
106079 VH CARICATURES
26 min 1992 000887 VH
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet 15 min IJ 1999 CASTORS
èpisode, Alberto, un garçon de 14 ans DOODLE SERIES - This video uses 002068 VH
engagè sur un cargo, dècouvre un animated figures and is very 9:14 min IJ 2002
complot de commerce illègal d’oiseaux informative and entertaining. 0167 Have beavers become a nuisance to
exotiques. Avec les "intrèpides" et la English 15 min Canadians? In the past, the solution
police, Alberto rèussit à faire èchouer was to destroy beavers’ dams or simply
ce complot et à sauver les oiseaux y. (RESTAURANTS - SANITATION) kill them. The video shows how a forest
Français Langue Première K-7 0104 000216 VH ranger in Rossburn, Alberta, has found
French 26 min 3 min JS 1991 an ingenious way to protect both our
FOODSAFE SERIES - This program national animal and our waters. 0414
shows, using ultraviolet light, how French 9:14 min
CARMANAH
102894 VH unsafe handwashing practices and
serving methods can spread THE CAT CAME BACK
24 min IJ 1991 105457 VH
contaminants to many surfaces:
Dr. Suzuki and the children explore dishes, food and implements. 0104 8 min PS 1988
one of the most beautiful temperate English 3 min An animated rendition of the famous
rain forests in the world, the Carmanah children’s song -THE CAT CAME
Valley in Vancouver Island. They visit a BACK. Plagued by the persistent return
research camp, climb to the top of a CASE HISTORY NO.2 :
HEPATITIS "A" of a little yellow cat, the film traces the
giant Sitka spruce tree and witness hilarious, progressively manic attempts
both the incredible diversity of plant and 000205 VH
9 min JS 1986 by old Mr. Johnson to get rid of it.
animal life. 0645 English 24 min 0714 English 8 min
FOODSAFE SERIES - Covers an
actual case history of a hepatitis
42
THE CAT IN THE HAT the Alliance system and the fall of CELL BIOLOGY : THE
105654 VH Bismarckian diplomacy, the Schlieffen NUCLEUS
30 min 1989 Plan and the July Crisis. , 0267 102889 VH
Vibrant animation, lively music and English 20 min 13 min JS 1988
clever lyrics spark this joyous journey The role of the central cellular structure
into the unique and instructive world of THE CAVES OF ALTAMIRA and its functions are discussed. We
Dr. Seuss. In the Cat in the Hat, two 104721 VH learn about DNA, genes,
young children face the sad prospect of 26 min JS 1989 chromosomes, cell division, mitosis,
rainy day boredom. 0807 English The 20,000 year-old caves of Altamira etc. 0299 English 13 min
30 min rank among the greatest-and the least
knownmonuments of man’s pre-history. CELL DIVISION
CAT, THE (CC) Shows the magnificent cave paintings. 000139 VH
PR0418 VH 0380 English 26 min 17 min J 1995
11 min P 1989 This video introduces the student to
This program follow three young THE CAY cell division, outlining the process of
kittens, as they participate in several 105726 VH mitosis and meiosis with actual
adventures. Viewers gain a better 13 min I 1995 pictures and graphics. An ideas
understanding of cats as they develop When the freighter on which they are summary is included at the end. 0104
their skills and learn about the travelling is torpedoed by a German English 17 min
environment. This program further submarine during World War II, an
helps viewers learn the many sides of a adolescent white boy, blinded by a blow CELL DIVISION: MITOSIS,
cat’s character. 0983 English 11 on the head, and an old black man are MEIOSIS AND CYTOKINESIS
min stranded on a tiny Caribbean island 001789 VH
Primary where the boy acquires a new kind of 20 min JS 2002
vision, courage, and love from his old Living organisms depend on the
CATHEDRAL companion. 0269 English 13 min complex and wondrous process of cell
104753 VH division for their creation and survival.
30 min IA 1985 CELEBRATE This video unravels the mystery of cell
Animated version of Cathedral tells the 101441 VH division using clear and simple
story of the construction of Notre Dame 22 min I 1994 animation, together with exceptional
de Beaulieu, a fictional gothic cathedral This program uses a video magazine microphotographic images of cell
in medieval France. Also shows what format to tell four feature stories, each division occurring in animal and plant
life was like in a medieval city. 0788 about a different celebration: Pow Wow cells. 0414 English 20 min
English 30 min (Native American), Kwanzaa (African
American), Three Kings Day (Latin THE CELL: HOW IT WORKS
CATS: CARESSING THE TIGER America), and Chinese New Year. Each
103652 VH 000283 VH
story includes background information
59 min PS 1991 22 min JS 1997
and a child’s eye perspective of the
Worshipped in ancient Egypt celebration. 0299 English 22 min An introduction to the most amazing
persecuted during medieval times, construction we could ever meet, the
domestic cats over the centuries have living cell,the smallest part of an
CELEBRATING TOGETHER organism that is able to function on its
been adored and feared. Today, cats 101373 VH
outnumber dogs as America’s favourite own. It begins by noting that cells can
34 min KP 1991 live by themselves or with other cells in
pet. 0689 English 59 min Focuses on celebrations by three tissue. Following the introduction of a
specific ethnic groups: Jewish, Inuit model cell, each of its parts are
CATS : THE WORLD 0F PETS and West Indian. Your students will highlighted and labelled and very
SERIES appreciate the contributions of these briefly described,then it goes back and
104492 VH communities in the context of Canadian
16 min PI 1985 examines them in more detail,
festivals. 0714 English 34 min emphasizing what each does. 0267
This film explores the life of the house English 22 min
cat from the time of its birth, through its CELEBRATING TOGETHER
early months of development, to SERIES
adulthood. 0689 English 16 min For descriptions see individual titles: CELLS AND LIFE
JUMP-UP : CARIBBEAN CARNIVAL 102935 VH
CATTLE (CC) IN CANADA (CC) [101446] 16 min 1990
PR0405 VH TOONIK TIME : AN INUIT SPRING CELLS SERIES - Examines the
11 min P 1986 FESTIVAL (CC) [107245] structure and function of plant and
With close-up photography, this animal cells using micro-photography
program explains the basic life cycle of CELEBRATION OF THE RAVEN and time-lapse sequences to illustrate
cattle and shows how female cattle, 000909 VH movement, feeding, and reproduction
better known as cows, supply us with 12 min JSA 1981 of unicellular organisms. Parts of a
most of the milk we drink every day. This video traces the evolution of Bill typical cell are listed and described
Tells about the four-stomach digestion Reid’s celebrated sculpture, "The raven before a brief history of cell study
system of the cow. 0983 English and the first men", concluding with its concludes the presentation. 0104
11 min unveiling by Prince Charles. 0657 English 16 min
Primary English 12 min
CELLS AND MOLECULES
CAUSES OF WORLD WAR 1: CELL BIOLOGY : CYTOPLASM 001748 VH
THE GREAT WAR 102890 VH 14:59 min JS 2003
000439 VH 14 min S 1988 This program introduces the process
20 min S 1999 How cytoplasm acquires building-block and structures of living cells. It tells the
Using archival footage dating back to molecules, converts them into fuel, and story of how cells evolved, examines
1896, this program investigates the makes new cell structures and the kinds of cells, dissects the
causes of the most influential event of products. The protein assembly molecules of life, and presents a grand
the 20th Century- the ’Great War’. It process and coded genetic instructions view of the topics to be covered in
examines the three ’isms’ : Militarism, are also explained. 0299 English detail. English 14:59 min
Nationalism, Imperialism, as well as 14 min
43
CELLS AND TISSUES C’EST LA FETE, CHARLIE A family works and saves in order to
000878 VH BROWN buy a replacement chair for furniture
15 min S 1998 101375 VH lost in a fire. Also a visit to the New
SCIENCE KEY CONCEPTS : 60 min PI 1990 York Fire Academy where the viewer
BIOLOGY SERIES - This video Venez rire avec Snoopy et ses amis! learns the importance of working
illustrates, using a combination of live C’est la fète d’Halloween. Tous les together, with everyone knowing their
photography, microscopy of living cells, enfants s’amusent dans les rues, se own jobs and responsibilities. 0104
and computer graphics, the following dèguisent comme au "Mardi Gras" et English 30 min
concepts about cells and tissues: the font plein de blagues dans le quartier.
structure and tissues of animal and 0611 French 60 min CHALLENGE FROM DAWSON
plant cell division: mitosis and meiosis. 105308 VH
BC LRN English 15 min C’EST NOEL, CHARLIE BROWN 23 min IS 1994
101374 VH From the Yukon Gold Rush comes the
60 min PI 1990 amazing story of the Klondike Hockey
CELLS SERIES L’èquipe des "ALL STARS". Un avant Team. Seven prospectors travel from
For descriptions see individual titles: goût ... de l’ètè avec Snoopy, Charlie Dawson City to Ottawa by foot, bicycle,
CELLS AND LIFE [102935] Brown et leurs amis. 0611 French dog-sled, stage-coach, boat and train
60 min to reach their ultimate goal, the Stanley
CELMATES (CC) CEZANNE,PAUL:THE MAN AND Cup! This trek across Canada would
104991 VH THE MOUNTAIN become one of sports’ greatest
12 min IS 1992 104892 VH adventures. 0822 English 23 min
This program explores the works of 60 min JS 1988
three Canadian animators, using Richly illustrated with his paintings and CHALLENGING THE GIFTED IN
humour and clips from cartoons. The with views of the countryside, the story THE REGULAR CLASSROOM
steps in animation from the storyboard, opens with both peers and critics, and 000218 VH
line testing, and ink painting to cel traces Cezanne’s career to this final 50 min T 1998
creation and filming are shown through recognition as the "father of modern This video program is designed for K-8
an engaging format. This video is also painting". 0983 English 60 min teachers, administrators,parents,
useful in exploring art careers as it school board members and others who
highlights process and attitudes CG KIDS: CHARLOTTETOWN: are interested in improving the
required in animating. Visual Arts 8-10 THE BIRTHPLACE OF education of gifted learners in the
0104 English 12 min CONFEDERATION regular classroom. The videotape and
013332 DV Facilitator’s Guide provide an
25 min IJ 2006 introduction to differentiation of
CENTRAL AMERICA: FINDING instruction for gifted learners. Provides
NEW WAYS (2ND EDITION) Sid and Cat are in Charlottetown, the
capital of Prince Edward Island in an overview of traits and needs of
000509 VH gifted learners, illustrates sample
17 min IJS 1990 search of Anne with an E. Along the
way they discover that there’s more to strategies that are useful, and shows
Linking North and South America are examples of differentiation for gifted
six republics with two merging cultures PEI than just potatoes! 0058
English 25 min learners at several grade levels. 0054
- Spanish and Mayan. Most of the 16 English 50 min
million people are of mixed blood
(mestizos). Lives are dominated by the CG KIDS:IQALUIT:NEWEST
TERRITORY, ANCIENT LAND THE CHAMPIONS, PT. 1:
feudal system of wealthy landowners UNLIKELY WARRIORS
and poor peasants. This program 013331 DV
25 min IJ 2006 107451 VH
shows how the poor live and work, and 57 min JS 1988
the many programs instituted by the Sid and Cat head north to Iqaluit, the
capital city of Nunavut where tradition Unlikely Warriors pieces together the
government to re-distribute land, formative years of Pierre Trudeau and
modernize farming, diversify crops and blends with modern living. Canadian
Geographic Kids are designed to Renè Lèvesque, the champions of
develop industries. 0350 English separate causes. For over twenty-five
17 min enlighten young Canadians about their
geography, ecology and culture of their years their careers overlapped and
country through on-location their philosophies criss-crossed. 0714
CEREMONIAL RELIEF (SAITE experiences that will captivate their English 57 min
PERIOD) hearts and minds! 0058 English
106742 RE 25 min A CHANCE TO DANCE
The jackal-headed god Anubis, 000577 VH
protector of the dead, is depicted on CHAGALL: PORTRAIT OF AN 20 min S 1995
this carved relief. (12" X 8" black slab) ARTIST FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY
0002 English 104891 VH SERIES - This video of the series
55 min JS 1985 "From Here to Democracy" looks at the
For nearly eighty years, Marc Chagall economic situation facing young
LE CERVEAU HUMAIN captivated generations of art lovers and Russians and includes a segment that
103857 VH frustrated his critics. This video was is also used in "From Marx to
24 min JS 1988 made very shortly before his death in McDonalds", a good overview of the
Voici une exploration du fonctionnement 1985, takes the viewer on a journey change from a command to a market
du cerveau et une prèsentation des through time amd place on the trail of economy. 0104 English 20 min
dècouverts qui ont ètè faites à partir de this enigmatic artist. 0983 English
l’ètude de quelques uns de ses 55 min LE CHANDAIL
dèsordres. 0665 French 24 min 105831 VH
A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER 10 min PS 1990
CESAR CHAVEZ (SPANISH 105746 VH Supposons que votre club de hockey
VERSION) 30 min K 1987 prefere soit les Canadiens et que tous
100768 VH READING RAINBOW SERIES - Host le enfants de votre village ou votre ville
30 min JS 1995 Le Var Burton initially introduces the portent fierement le chandail bleu,
0561 English 30 min topic of teamwork via a choreographed blanc, rouge de cette equipe. 0714
dance segment. The feature book, A French 10 min
Chair For My Mother, is then presented.
44
CHANDLER’S MILL CHARLOTTE DIAMOND Première K à 7 0104 French 26
107481 VH PRESENTS DIAMONDS AND min
29 min IJ 1994 DRAGONS
Through the use of historical re- 105072 VH CHEMISTRY: THE PERIODIC
enactment, Chandler’s Mill explores the 30 min KP 1989 TABLE AND PERIODICITY
issues of child labour, workers’ rights Come with Charlotte on this musical 102512 VH
and union organizing in 19th century adventure with her Hug Bug Band . Join 24 min JS 1991
Canada. It illustrates the struggle in the fun! You can clap and sing along
with favourites from her award-winning Each of the chemical elements has its
waged by ordinary people to defend own unique physical and chemical
their rights and provides a glimpse of recordings. 0456 English 30 min
properties. The fact that there is a
an important period in Canadian labour pattern to these properties led to the
history. 0714 English 29 min CHARLOTTE’S WEB development of the periodic table, a
101828 VH remarkable way of organizing these
CHANGING EARTH SERIES 90 min PIPI patters. Animation succinctly develops
For descriptions see individual titles: E.B. White’s classic story of friendship the relationship between the electronic
EARTHQUAKES (CC) [102601] between a spider and a pig. 0983 structure of an atom and its properties,
VOLCANOES (CC) [102598] English 90 min demonstrating clearly why there are
families of elements and gradual
CHANTING WITH SONJA DUNN CHARLY changes in the properties of elements
000895 VH 105584 VH arranged by atomic number across the
60 min P 1990 104 min JS 1968 table. 0299 English 24 min
It explores ten chants to illustrate how The story of a man with the mind of a
chants can be used as effective child who undergoes neurosurgery to
instructional tools. The complete improve learning. Charly’s emotional CHERRIES AND CHERRY PITS
chants are included in the growth is slower and his maturity 105619 VH
accompanying reproducible handbook. supremely tested. 0204 English 15 min 1992
0574 English 60 min 104 min Based on the book by Vera B. Williams,
about a little girl who loves to draw
THE CHARACTERS OF LE CHAT COLLA... pictures and tell stories about the
MACBETH 000063 VH pictures she draws. 0907 English
001715 VH 8 min PS 1989 15 min
16 min JS 2001 Inspiree d’une chanson folklorique
SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE SERIES - centenaire, voici l’histoire d’un vieux CHICKENS AREN’T THE ONLY
It’s kings, killings, and kilts. Kilts? monsieur qui ne reussit pas a se ONES (CC)
That’s right, the Standard Deviants debarrasser d’un petit chat jaune quie PR0447 VH
continue their discussion of William persiste a revinir chez lui, malgre ses 30 min P 1986
Shakespeare’s Macbeth. They explore efforts desesperes pour l’en dissauder. READING RAINBOW SERIES - The
the ambitious title character himself, (Quinze prix incluant un Genie a book explains, in biological terms, other
Macbeth!, his conniving wife, Lady Toronto et une nomination pour un creatures who lay eggs or have babies.
Macbeth, Banquo and of course, those Oscar a Hollywood.) 0714 French Host LeVar Burton poses as a reporter
three hateful hags, the witches! 0574 8 min from "EGG-TV" to investigate the egg-
English 16 min hatching process. Following this, LeVar
CHAUCER visits Florida and viewers are shown
CHARIOTEER FROM DELPHI (C. 105875 VH live footage of a turtle’s birthing
470 B.C.) 28 min S 1988 process. 0264 English 30 min
106791 RE The Prologue to the Canterbury Tales Primary
IJS is presented here in Middle English
The original life-size statue formed a (with modern subtitles on screen); "The
Pardoner’s Tale" is acted out. 0380 CHIEFS AND CHAMPIONS
part of a group, together with the For descriptions see individual titles:
chariot and a team of horses, and English 28 min
stood on the temple terrace at Delphi. ALWYN MORRIS [002179]
Only the figure of this charioteer, CHAUCER’S ENGLAND
fragments of the chariot and parts of E00641 VH CHILD DEVELOPMENT :
the horse’s hind legs have been 30 min IJS 1958 PRENATAL TO BIRTH
preserved. 0006 English The program opens with the first lines of 013073 VH
the "Prologue" to the Canterbury Tales, 13 min J 1993
CHARLES CHARRON DIT recited in Middle English; and presents This resource is a 13-minute video on
CABANA, VOYAGEUR a dramatization of the Pardoner’s Tale - child development from prenatal to
002098 VH an ironic story of the folly of avarice. birth. It is a concise, clear overview of
52 min J 2002 0983 English 30 min conception through fetal development
ORIGINES SERIES - Qui etaient nos English/Language Arts to birth. There is considerable
ancetres? Quelles etaient leurs emphasis placed on healthy prenatal
occupation quotidiennes? Quels defis LA CHAUVE-SOURIS ET LA practices including nutrition, exercise,
ont-ils releves? D’ou viennent nos MONARQUE (CC) rest, and the importance of not
noms de famille? Origines raconte 106076 VH smoking, or taking drugs or alcohol.
l’histoire passionnante du peuplement 26 min 1992 0104 English 13 min
de la Nouvelle-France en nous faisant (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
decouvrir la vie quotidienne de nos èpisode, Alice, une jeune qui se CHILD OF THE ANDES
ancetres. 0414 French 52 min passionne pour l’entomologie, apprend 106636 VH
qu’un criminel projètte de s’emparer 28 min IS 1990
CHARLIE NEEDS A CLOAK des papillons de l’Insectarium de
101735 VH A warm portrait of a traditional Indian
Montrèal au cours de la cèrèmonie village in Peru - as seen through the
8 min P d’inauguration. Quoi faire pour
Animation. From the book by Tomie de eyes of 12 year-old Sebastiana Quispe.
reconnaı̂tre le voleur parmi les invitès 0714 English 28 min
Paola. 1037 English 8 min dèguisès en bibites en cette nuit
d’halloween? Français Langue
45
CHILDREN IN AUTUMN and loves to play soccer. Sometimes memories of a Christmas gone by.
E00806 VH he feels different from the other 0553 English 55 min
12 min P 1986 children because he wears a turban
As Kristy and her three friends wander (11:55); I’ll find a way is a documentary CHILKOOT TRAIL
through woods and gardens, they see, about a nine-year-old with spina bifida 000841 VH
taste, and touch the wonders of and won ten international awards, 23:05 min JSA 1998
autumn. Their adventures help including an Oscar. The film soars on HISTORY LANDS SERIES - This video
students learn about how plants, Nadia’s vitality and wit, her breezy describes the Chilkoot, "the meanest
animals, and people adjust to autumn’s quips about classmates, and her gutsy 32 miles in history". Between 1897 and
cool weather, short days, and changing approach to life (25:47). 0714 1899, thirty thousand people crossed
food supply. Students also discover the English 54:10 min the Chilkoot Trail en route to the gold
joys of observing seasonal changes. fields of the Klondike. 0604 English
0983 English 12 min CHILDREN OF CANADA 3 23:05 min
English/Language Arts 106612 VH
51 min PI CHINA
CHILDREN IN SPRING AND Three films on one video: 1. My 002008 VH
SUMMER Friends Call Me Tony - an almost blind 30:21 min JS 2004
E00807 VH boy cooks, plays hockey and hunts for HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES
15 min P 1986 stars. 2. Beautiful Lennard Island - the SERIES - Human beings have
With a little help from his friends, young son of the lighthouse keeper shows us constructed many remarkable
Terry awakens viewers to the unique his life on an island with a population of monuments, but only one man-made
sights, smells, sounds, and textures of four. 3. It’s Just Better - ten children structure can be seen from the surface
spring and summer. Students see that and their mother pitch in on a Cape of the moon. The Great Wall of China
the spring and summer months bring Breton farm. 0714 English 51 min remains the greatest creation of a
changes in weather and in the remarkable Asian people, but it is not
behaviours of people, plants, and the only one, as this fascinating
CHILDREN OF THE program reveals. 0414 English
animals. Most important, students HOLOCAUST
discover that they can best increase 30:21 min
000799 VH
their enjoyment and understanding of 51 min JS 1998
the world by becoming aware of their CHINA: A NEW LOOK
A million and a half Jewish children 107028 VH
ever-changing environment. 0983 were murdered by Hitler’s Nazi’s and
English 15 min 24 min JSA 1988
their Fascist allies. When Allied forces An informative survey of contemporary
English/Language Arts liberated Europe just seven percent of China, from family life to markets,
Jewish children had survived Hitler’s temples, factories and farms. 0491
CHILDREN IN WINTER (2ND hell. "Children of the Holocaust" tells English 24 min
EDITION) the story of four of them, their courage,
E00808 VH ingenuity and extraordinary maturity. CHINA: GEOGRAPHY &
11 min P 1986 And the video also reveals the story of HISTORY OF THE NORTH
What are some of the ways that plants, hidden children- those entrusted to 001747 VH
people, and animals adapt to winter? non-Jewish families-who faced the war 26 min JS 2002
Chipmunks hibernate, buffalo grow fur alone and frightened, not knowing The area of the Yangtze River and
coats, trees shed their leaves, and whether they would see their parents north is explored, with emphaasis on
children build snowmen. Focusing on again. 0585 English 51 min the great cities of Shanghai,Suzhou,
these and other adaptations, this Hanghou, Beijing and Xian. The
program encourages children to ELMO SAYS BOO! historical significance of cultural
carefully observe the winter season. 000369 VH monuments s well as modern
0983 English 11 min 30 min KP 1997 development is examined 0585
English/Language Arts CHILDREN’S TELEVISION English 26 min
WORKSHOP : SESAME STREET
CHILDREN OF CANADA 1 SERIES - Look who’s come to visit The CHINA SINCE MAO
000918 VH Count’s spooky castle. It’s Elmo! Is he 9O1123 VH
51:33 min PI 1994 scared? Only for a second because 25 min I 1986
Julie O’Brien is an 11-year-old who soon he’s having a howling good time TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
lives in Tors Cove, Newfoundland. A as his Sesame Street friends stir up SERIES - This program outlines
fine mix of the traditional and the some spirited fun. Get ready for leadership and policy changes in China
contemporary are the ingredients for nonstop jokes, songs and spooky since Mao’s death in 1976: the trial of
her good start in life (18:52); Benoit, surprises with Telly, Baby Bear, Bert the Gang of Four, the dismantling of
also 11, lives in Joliette, Quebec. and Ernie. (Good for Halloween) NBS the communes, the beginning of private
Steadfast in his love for the violin, he English 30 min enterprise, growing links with the West,
also enjoys lifting weights (20:23); My and the future of Hong Kong. 0076
name is Susan Yee focuses on a young CHILDREN’S TELEVISION English 25 min
Chinese-Canadian Montrealer who WORKSHOP : SESAME STREET Social Studies
provides a unique view of her city For descriptions see individual titles:
(12:18). 0714 English 51:33 min ELMO SAYS BOO! [000369] CHINA: THE QUIET
REVOLUTION
CHILDREN OF CANADA 2 A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN 107035 VH
000919 VH WALES 44 min I 1994
54:10 min PI 1994 101419 VH CNN Correspondent Mike Chinoy
Kevin Alec is a boy who likes what he’s 55 min IJS 1987 retraces a visit he made to China in
doing. On the Mountain Reserve near The award-winning holiday production 1973. As he recreates the journey two
Lillooet, B.C., this 11-year-old benefits of the classic Dylan Thomas poem. It’s decades later, he talks with the same
from a closeness that binds generations Christmas Eve, and the radiant farmers, educators, guides and other
of his family together (16:28); Gurdeep anticipation of the next day will not individuals who paint a different picture
Singh Bains is a 13-year-old boy who allow young Thomas to sleep. Stirred of the China they introduced him to on
lives on a busy dairy farm in Chilliwack, by his beloved grandson’s enthusiasm, his first tour. Students and teachers of
B.C. and who attends the Sikh temple Old Geraint relates his touching History, Government, Economics and
46
World Cultures will find Chinoy’s CHOOSING FOODS WITH JACK because it may come true. 0983
presentation a fascinating one, as he THE APPLE English 20 min
compares the two Chinas of the past 000802 VH Primary
20 years. 0274 English 44 min 11 min KP 1999
Jack the Apple visits a family that is
CHINA WITH JIANG YUE preparing for a birthday party for 5- A CHRISTMAS GIFT
year-old twins. Jack sings songs that 101437 VH
013375 DV
explain healthy food choices, 65 min I 1992
15 min PI 2005 appropriate portions, and creative food
Follow twelve year-old Jiang Yue as A collection of 8 Christmas stories. 1)
preparation. The importance of eating The Great Toy Robbery, 2) The Story of
she gives a guided tour of her city, three healthy meals a day, how to make
Shanghai. The viewer is introduced to Christmas, 3) The Sweater, 4)
healthy snacks, and smart beverage December Lights, 5) The Energy Carol,
her home, historical buildings, gardens, choices, like milk, water, or juice are all
markets and cultural landmarks such 6) An Old Box, 7) The Magic Flute and
reviewed. 0585 English 11 min 8) Christmas Cracker. 0714 English
as the opera.The global connections
with present-day China are also 65 min
mentioned in this fast-paced LES CHOSES CHANGENT:
production. 0373 English 15 min SOLIDES, LIQUIDES, GAZ CHRISTMAS IN PIONEER TIMES
L00501 VH
10 min P 1969 101359 VH
LA CHINE Illustration de la transformation de la 15 min PS 1975
107029 VH matière selon les variations du milieu Set in the authentic surroundings of a
29 min JS 1991 ambiant et de la tempèrature. It small, rural community in the 1850’s,
Un reportage du journaliste du Point illustrates the transformation of matter this film depicts how three families of
Jean-François Lèpine, gagnant du prix according to variations in the different religious beliefs and ethnic
Gèmeaux 1988, qui dresse le bilan environment and temperature. 0663 origins prepare and enjoy the special
culturel et social de la Chine 10 ans French 10 min foods and celebrations of Christmas.
aprè Mao. 0909 French 29 min Languages 0495 English 15 min
CHINESE CAFES IN RURAL CHRISTIE HARRIS MOUSE CHRISTMAS OF OLD

SASKATCHEWAN WOMAN AND PORCUPINE 101366 VH
107518 VH HUNTER 18 min PJ 1990
IS 105704 VH The warmth of pioneer Christmas is
Documents the origins of Chinese 17 min I captured forever in this heartwarming
communities in rural Saskatchewan by Recasts an Indian legend to create a video. Students view the Christmas
tracing the popularity of Chinese cafes. truly Canadian form of fantasy for your holiday traditions of the early 1800’s in
Uses archival photographs to present children. This excerpt shows Mouse Canada. 0066 English 18 min
the experiences of Chinese immigrants Woman’s efforts to maintain order in
from the turn of the century to the the world despite the interference of
present. English mischief makers. 0599 English 17 CHRISTMAS TREE
min 101443 VH
CHOCOLATE FEVER 7 min P 1993
105660 VH A CHRISTMAS CAROL A beautiful evergreen teaches a
25 min PI 1989 101381 VH woodsman and his son a valuable
No one loves chocolate more than 87 min IS 1985 lesson in this Yuletide tale. When
Henry Green. In fact Henry has eaten This is the first videocassette release father and son try to cut down the tree,
so much of it that he starts to break by the critically acclaimed Tyrone it comes to life and jumps out of the
out... with chocolate freckles! 0807 Guthrie Theatre of Minneapolis, treats way. Later, the tree must travel to the
English 25 min the transformation of Scrooge in a most woodsman’s house to get help for the
creative and exciting way. 0049 forest animals who are unable to find
English 87 min food. 0506 English 7 min
CHOKING: TO SAVE A LIFE
(REVISION) A CHRISTMAS CAROL
000526 VH CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIN
101393 VH 101369 VH
12 min IJS 1989 70 min JS 1951
What would you do if a friend were 25 min PI 1991
In this adaptation of Charles Dickens’
choking on a piece of food? This video classic "Christmas Story", Alastair Sim HOLIDAY SERIES - Follow Buttons
demonstrates choking rescue and Rusty and board a train full of
(Scrooge) learns the meaning of Christmas trees that is heading for the
techniques that could help you save a Christmas and giving. 0983 English
life - maybe even your own. Trained 70 min city. 0772 English 25 min
paramedics demonstrate the back
blow, the abdominal thrust and the A CHRISTMAS CAROL
finger probe. The video also explains CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
IGLA06 VH (1451-1506)
how to avoid choking situations. 0350 88 min IS 1951
English 12 min HI0215 VH
Alistair Sim stars as Ebenezer Scrooge 52 min I 1975
in the classic Charles Dickens tale. EXPLORERS SERIES - The program
THE CHOLESTEROL FACTOR 0420 English 88 min opens on the sighting of the New
103866 VH World, which Columbus believed to be
46 min IS CHRISTMAS EVERY DAY (CC) the gateway to China. The program
A Nature of Things program. Answers PR0505 VH recounts his explorations of the
questions about cholesterol and shows 20 min P 1986 Caribbean Islands, his return trip to
how the liver manufactures cholesterol Lilley makes a wish for Christmas to Spain, and his eventual failures as
and removes from the bloodstream come every day. When the Christmas administrator of the new Spanish
most of the excess that can result from fairy appears, her wish is granted. After colonies. 0076 English 52 min
the food we eat. . 0192 English 250 days of Christmas, everyone is
46 min History
sick of Christmas. Lilley learns that you
have to be careful what you wish for
47
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE Primary CIRCULATION
105184 VH 103915 VH
28 min JS 1987 30 min JS 1978
THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE CINDERELLA STORIES INTRODUCING BIOLOGY SERIES -
SERIES - Christopher House joined 101620 VH Blood, the substance transported by
the Toronto Dance Theatre in 1979 and 24 min PI 1990 the circulatory system, is the topic that
quickly proved his abilities as an Three stories of unhappy maidens opens this program. The components
outstanding choreographic talent. forced to do menial chores, who find of the blood, both solids and liquids,
Features excerpts from Glass Houses, their Prince Charming through a lost are identified, and the three kinds of
Animated Shorts (1984), and Schubert shoe. 1) "Cinderella" - Her stepsisters blood cells are described. Special
Dances (1985). [Discussion guide for will never make fun of Cinderella again, attention is given to blood platelets and
videos 792 VR 801 through 792 VR thanks to help from her fairy their role in clotting, the process that
806.] 0324 English 28 min godmother. 2) "Maria Cinderella" - gets maintains the integrity of the body’s
a magic want and more from a kind circulatory system. Blood pressure is
CHRISTY LANE’S LEARN THE lady in the woods - a gold star for her another topic explored in this program.
DANCES OF THE 50’S AND 60’S forehead. and 3) "The Maiden, the The program explains what high blood
000410 VH Frog and the Chef’s Son" - When a pressure is and discusses the identified
40 min JS 1996 mistreated girl feeds the frogs in the causes of the condition. 0571
If you always wanted to "shine" on the river, the "King of the Frogs" decides to English 30 min
dance floor doing the dances of the reward her. 0585 English 24 min
50’s and 60’s, this tape is for you! So CIRCULATORY AND
put on your poodle skirt or roll up your RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
jeans and get ready to learn the most LE CINEMA DE FREDERIC 103851 VH
popular dances of this exciting era. BACK 17 min JS 1988
Welcome to the 60’s and the twist, jerk, 105173 VH
monkey, swim, pony, mashed potato, THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Detailed
57 min JS 1987 circulatory system. Shows pulmonary
skate, hitchhiker, egyptian, shimmy, Trois dessins animes du realisateur
temptation walk, locomotion. Taught by and systemic circulation. 0689
Frederic Back, gagnant d’un Oscar English 17 min
America’s most popular and respected pour son film Crac!, servent de tremplin
dance instructor, Christy Lane. pour l’exploration de la culture, de
English 40 min l’histoire, de la langue et des valeurs CIRCULATORY AND
humaines. 0909 French 57 min RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
CHRISTY LANE’S FUNKY 103902 VH
FREESTYLE DANCING 19 min I 1994
000431 VH THE CIRCLE UNBROKEN YOUR BODY SERIES - Medical
30 min IJS 1994 SERIES footage reveals major parts of the
Join in on the latest dances sweeping For descriptions see individual titles: circulatory and respiratory systems and
the country today! Look and feel good FIRST NATIONS : THE CIRCLE shows how they work together to gather
learning today’s dances at your own UNBROKEN [107244] and distribute oxygen and nutrients to
pace. This video will "reprogram" your the body. 0104 English 19 min
body. You will begin by working on your
rhythm. Then, hot off the dance floor CIRCLES
you will learn all the latest dances! After CIRCULATORY SYSTEM (2ND
000297 VH ED.)
you learn the dances slowly, you will be 57 min JS 1997
challenged to try the steps to a faster 103883 VH
A film about justice and community 16 min JS 1981
tempo. CAN-ED English 30 min healing, Circles is an inside look at THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Shows
sentencing circles - an alternative blood structure and its flow. Also
CHUCKLEWOOD EASTER approach to justice in the Yukon. For
101370 VH shows the design of the fourpart heart
many Aboriginal men in the North, and the circulatory system. 0299
25 min PI 1991 going to jail was a natural extension of
HOLIDAY SERIES - Follow Buttons English 16 min
attending residential schools run by
and Rusty on an egg hunt and search missionaries. For some, circle
for the Easter Bunny. As usual, they sentencing is a way to re-connect with THE CIRCULATORY SYSTEM:
get themselves into trouble by picking their spiritual traditions and to break GO WITH THE FLOW
up the wrong eggs. 0772 English away from the cycle of crime,court, 001736 VH
25 min prison. 0714 English 57 min 22 min J 2004
Journey through the circulatory system
CICADA, THE (CC) to understand how the exchange of
PR0412 VH CIRCLES: INTIMACY AND oxygen keeps the body alive. Shows
11 min P 1986 RELATIONSHIPS how the heart pumps blood through a
In addition to showing and explaining 002161 KT network of blood vessels and feeds the
the anti-social behaviour of cicadas, IJS 1993 cells with nutrients and oxygen.
this program describes the life cycle of Common blood and heart disorders
a typical cicada. The program points This classic video program help
student to recognize exploitative and diseases are also discussed.
out that unlike many other insects who 0414 English 22 min
live for only days or a few months, the relationships as well as develop
cicada often lives for years. 0983 mutually respectful ones. The program
English 11 min comes with 12 video tapes, a 7.5’ by 4’ CIRCUS
wall teaching graph, 50 large laminated 105113 VH
Primary graph icons, student "persona;" graphs 16 min KP 1984
with 300 peel N’ stick icons and one Trapeze artists, clowns, animal trainers
CINDERELLA (CC) teacher’s guide. Level1 presents to - this video focuses on the diverse
PR0506 VH special students some extremely elements that combine to produce "the
15 min P 1987 abstract concepts in a very simple and greatest show on earth". 0983
This video features the classic fairytale concrete manner. 0860 English English 16 min
of Cinderella, as retold by Charles
Perrault. 0983 English 15 min
48
CIRCUS KIDS operating crew. Combining archival CLEOPATRA: THE FIRST
105148 VH footage with time-lapse WOMAN OF POWER
16 min PI 1984 cinematography, this 23 minute 013174 VH
In the age-old tradition of performers, documentary explores the past and the 50 min IJS 2000
young Traci learns that effort, reliability, uncertain future of a piece of ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES - At
and teamwork are absolute essentials Vancouver’ heritage. 0470 English last! The real Cleopatra comes to light
in her career with the travelling circus. 23 min - narrated by Anjelica Huston.
0350 English 16 min Cleopatra has long been shrouded
behind legends and myths. Roman
CITADEL OF UPPER CANADA - CLAIMING THE WILDERNESS, and Greek accounts - the records most
FORT HENRY 1670 TO 1755 (EPISODE 3) widely scrutinized- have portrayed the
107536 VH 000975 VH queen of Egypt as a brazen temptress
21 min IJS 1968 60 min IJS 2000 who corrupted both Caesar and Marc
Takes viewer through the daytime CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY Antony. But was this portrait an
duties and pleasures of the soldiers of SERIES - In the late 1600s, New accurate one? This documentray
the Fort in Kingston, Ontario. 0495 France’s growing populace includes considers the legendary queen from
English 21 min shopkeepers, artisans, farmers, and the perspective of the Egyptians.
fur-trading expansionists. But fast- 0357 English 50 min
CITOYENS DU MONDE paced growth leads to conflicts that
200207 DV threaten the new society. The CLIMATE FOR CHANGE
9:13 min JS 2001 heartrending deportation of Acadians is 013394 DV
Des Canadiens tournes vers le monde. emblematic of the struggle to possess 20 min IJS 2007
Faites la connaissasnce de Canadiens North America, which enters its final, One would be hard pressed to think of
qui sont engages personnellement a decisive phase in the 1750s. Closed- an issue more important in today’s
lutter contre la pauvrete dans le monde captioned. 0189 English 60 min world than our environment...even
en aidant a ameliorer les conditions de more pressing for today’s younger
vie. Parmi eux figure le Dr. James generation, as they inherit the mistakes
Orbinski, president de Medecins sans CLASSICAL GREEK of the past and are called upon to
frontieres, qui a recu le prix Nobel pour SCULPTURE enact the remedies of the future. This
avoir apporte une aide medicale aux 104789 SL CTV special will generate not only
habitant de regions touchees par les S 1991 discussion, but action. It is only
confits. 0414 French 9:13 min Includes examples of marble and friese through awareness that we can all
sculpture from 447 - 432 B.C. 12 slides become part of the solution. 0319
CITY OF GOLD 0046 English English 20 min
107497 VH
22 min IA 1993
Winner of an Oscar nomination and CLASSIFYING LIVING THINGS THE CLIMATE OF THE ARCTIC
dozens of awards around the world, this 103155 VH 106667 VH
great 1957 NFB classic, filmed in black 13 min PI 1992
21 min IJS As well as considering temperature
and white, is a nostalgic recollection of
the Klondike gold rush. The Aristotle, Linneaus, and Darwin return and precipitation, the seasons of dark
commentary by the well-known author to life in this animated video to discuss and light and the effects of permafrost
and TV personality, Dawson City-born taxonomy and the history of and wind are examined. Guide and
Pierre Berton, based largely on stories classification as well as the role played activity cards included. 0372
told to him by his father who spent forty by classification in appreciating the English 13 min
years in the Klondike, vividly recaptures diversity of life. English 21 min
the frenzied months when prospectors CLONAGE: OU L’ART DE SE
braved untold hardships in search of the FAIRE DOUBLER
elusive yellow metal. Live footage and CLAUDINE A L’ECOLE
106029 VH 00781 VH
vintage photographs help bring alive 52 min JS 2001
the men and women who made Yukon 28 min JS 1993
Livrofolie" sèrie. Colette. Thème: Depuis la nuit des temps, les mythes
history. 0714 English 22 min de perfection et d’immortalitée ont
L’ècole. 0665 French 28 min
nourri les reves les plus fous et les
CITY OF RUINS: THE HALIFAX passions les plus
EXPLOSION CLAUDIUS: BOY OF ANCIENT destructrices.Aujourd’hui, certains
002102 VH revent d’incarner ces mythes a travers
50 min S 2003 ROME
000430 VH des clones humains,se reproduisant
This video incorporates live footage, seuls et sans sexualite, a l’infini.Quand
survivor accounts, still images and 17 min I 1964
In dramatizing the story of a Roman une societe s’apprete a modifier ainsi
dramatizations to tell the story of the la conception des individus et de
1917 Halifax explosion and its effects boy’s friendship with a young slave in
his father’s household, this video offers l’espece, a emmeler les generations, a
on the people of Halifax and disloquer la parentalite, a effriter les
Dartmouth. This was the largest non- colourful highlights of life and customs
in ancient Rome. It also shows that, reperes de l’identite, bref a quitter
nuclear man-made explosion in l’humanite, n’est-ce pas un symptome
Canadian history,and it brought the then as now, growing up had its
problems as well as its rewards. 0585 de folie? 0414 French 52 min
First World War home to Canadian
shores. 0414 English 50 min English 17 min
CLONING
A CITY’S BRIDGE: THE STORY 013339 DV
OF LIONS GATE BRIDGE THE CLEANLINESS FILM 23 min JS 2005
106583 VH 104020 VH The science behind the controversy -
23 min IS 1993 16 min P 1988 How are clones created? What is the
A City’s Bridge features commentary Grub learns about cleanliness from difference between therapeutic cloning
by internationally acclaimed Canadian head to toe and changes his name to and reproductive cloning? Explore the
architect Arthur Erickson; various Scrub. 0983 English 16 min biology and ethics behind cloning.
bridge engineers and consultants; as 0373 English 23 min
well as members of the bridge’s
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CLOSE-UP ON THE PLANETS/ A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SUN COAST SALISH ARCHIVAL
COMETS AND STARS PHOTO COLLECTION
102233 VH 002184 DV 000420 AP
20 min PI 1993 20 min P 2004 IJS 1998
Part 1: "Close-Up on the Planets" uses A CLOSER LOOK SERIES - Excellent There are 35 wonderful archival photos
NASA space photos and recent NASA current footage is used to illustrate and of the Coast Salish people and culture
information to take students on a explain physical features of the sun, in this portfolio. For those classes
journey through our solar system. Part including sun spots and solar flares. participating in the Skw’une-was
2: "Comets: Time Capsules of the Interesting information, choice of Program the study of the photos could
Solar System" combines animation visuals, age appropriate language and provide an opportunity to reinforce
sequences with live-action and the emphasis throough graphics of key cooperative group work and the
documentary photography for a points make this fit well with the new sharing of responsibility. The students
dramatic exploration of the role comets science curriculum. On-line teacher’s could come up with a description of
play in contemporary scientific guide is available. 0929 English what’s happening in the photo,
research. 0645 English 20 min 20 min brainstorm/web information from the
photo and, using prior knowledge,
A CLOSER LOOK A CLOSER WALK present their interpretation to another
001791 VH group. 0755 English
For descriptions see individual titles:
A CLOSER LOOK AT EARTH 85 min JS 2003
[002182] A Closer Walk is the first film to provide COASTAL LANDFORMS AND
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE MOON a definitive portrayal of humankind’s MANAGEMENT
[002183] confrontation with the global AIDS 102569 VH
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE epidemic. Narrated by Glenn Close 20 min JS 1990
PLANETS [002181] and Will Smith, the film explores the Part A: Sand Budget - covers sources
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SUN intricate relationship between health, of sand, movement of sand, effect on
AND STARS [002184] dignity, and human rights, and shows development. Part B: Erosion of Rock -
how the harsh realities of AIDS in the potholes, weathering, undercutting,
world are an expression of the way the development on the cliff edge.
A CLOSER LOOK AT EARTH world really is. Incisive interviews with
002182 DV Teacher’s notes are included. 0267
the Dalai Lama, Kofi Annan, and Bono. English 20 min
20 min P 2004 0414 English 85 min
A CLOSER LOOK SERIES - From
above and below the surface, students COCAINE-CRACK : A
take a closer look at what makes the CLOUDS, WEATHER AND LIFE TEENAGER’S STORY
third planet from the sun so special. 013017 VH 104034 VH
They learn to read clues to earth’s 13 min I 1999 28 min KPIJSCATIJ 1989
history in eras, plates, and core This resource introduces students to Indepth look at cocaine’s and crack’s
structures. They witness the forces that the basic five cloud types and explores
scientific weather concepts including power to turn healthy people into
constnatly change the surface features, addicts and wreck young lives. 0920
like weathering, erosion and volcanic the water cycle. Recommended for English 28 min
activity. English 20 min Grade 4. 0104 English 13 min
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE CLUB DRUGS: THE REAL DEAL COFFEE WITH A CONSCIENCE
MOON 001823 VH 001787 VH
002183 DV 27:20 min JS 2002 13 min JS 2000
20 min P 2004 The video Club Drugs: The Real Deal This CBC "Marketplace" segment looks
A CLOSER LOOK SERIES - This provides teens with up-to-date at the issues surrounding the growing
inspiring look at the Moon helps information on the dangers of these and marketing of coffee.Specifically, it
students understand what makes drugs, including death from overdose, compares the lives of coffee growers
Earth’s nearest neighbour so unique. as well as information on evaluating working for large global coffee
Take a close look at the Moon and their options and making responsible producers and those working for co-
learn why there are so many more choices. The video and print materials operatives known as "fair trade coffee".
craters on it than on Earth. Learn how in this Teacher’s Resource Book give The video would be a good discussion
the Moon affects our oceans’ tides. students a strong no-use message and starter on the production, cost and
Learn about lunar and solar eclipses help them avoid the temptation of profit margins of other consumer items
and the Moon’s orbit around earth. drugs while underscoring the made in Third World countries. 0414
0929 English 20 min importance of confronting life’s English 13 min
challenges in a positive way.Two club
drugs in particular, Rohypnol and GHB, COLD SHOW (CC)
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE are often called "date rape drugs"
PLANETS ISC067 VH
because they have been associated 24 min I 1989
002181 DV with sexual assault cases around the
20 min P 2004 country. Club drugs are so named Presented in seven segments, this
A CLOSER LOOK SERIES - After because of their association with video deals with multiple meanings of
watching this DVD, students will "raves,""trances," and "technos" - cold and the scientific principles that
understand that the solar system is are involved. Topics include clothing
parties held in clandestine locations
comprised of the nine planets, their with loud music and easy access to and body insulation, the physics of ice
moons and other objects in the sky and drugs. 0599 English 27:20 min skating, hypothermia, warm and cold
that scientists divide the planets into blooded animals, shivering, the cold
two categories - outer planets and virus and space. Three narrators
inner planets. They will also discover COACHING THE SPIRIT OF THE describe these topics in an engaging,
how science and technology has SPORT : SELF-ESTEEM varied presentation. Closed Captioned
helped us discover more about the 000067 VH for the Hearing Impaired. 0189
planets and our solar system. 0929 29 min PIJSA 1995 English 24 min
English 20 min English 29 min Intermediate Science
50
THE COLD WAR COLOR COLOUR WITH STEPHEN
106888 VH 104853 AP QUILLER
30 min JS 1990 IS 1990 104694 VH
THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES Each portfolio of twenty-four Visuals in 18 min 1993
- Program #25 - The Cold War - the the series has been researched and An introductory overview of colour
first two superpowers, the U.S. and the edited to provide a coherent and concepts and how different colour
U.S.S.R. dominate Europe which meaningful sequence of image ideas. combinations are used. Students are
becomes divided into Western and It relies on the concept that in any led through step-by-step demonstration
Soviet spheres of influence. Europe sequence of images each of us will find sessions that focus on primary,
and the Third World - burdened with significant underlying relationships that secondary, and intermediate colours,
the legacy of colonial imperialism the unite some images by similarities, after-image, intensity, contrast, colour
Third World rushes development in the positive comparisons and affinities, and value as well as monochromatic and
midst of superpower rivalries and others by differences, contrasts and analogous colour schemes. The video
competition from industrialized nations. polarities. 0327 English concludes with the application of neutral
0574 English 30 min tones in the painting of a landscape
picture. 0104 English 18 min
THE COLD WAR BEGINS : PART COLOR AND CONTRAST-
1 SHOUTING AND WHISPERING THE COLOURS OF MY FATHER
002053 VH
(CC) 104926 VH
PR0475 VH 29 min IS 1991
16 min JS 2004
Explore the genesis of the Cold War, 28 min P 1988 0714 English 29 min
beginning with the "new world order" FROM THE ENCOUNTERS SERIES -
created by World War II. Hear Winston Colour enriches and enlivens the COLUMBIA RIVER
Churchill coin the famous phrase, "Iron natural world. The use of colour in 002033 VH
Curtain." Analyze diplomatic responses creating visual effects to communicate 30 min PI 2004
to communism, from the Truman feelings or moods is explored. 0009 Scenic views show the Columbia
Doctrine to NATO, and assess the English 28 min River’s animal habitats, wetlands,
crucial role of atomic weaponry. 0414 Primary aquatic systems and indigenous plants.
English 16 min David Thompson’s expeditions through
this area of diverse ecosystems form
COLOR, COLOR EVERYWHERE part the record. Effects of dam
THE COLD WAR ESCALATES: - RED, YELLOW, BLUE
PART 2 construction on the river are
104865 VH documented. 0414 English 30
002054 VH 11 min KP min
18 min JS 2004 Introduces the exciting world of color
Observe American’s fear of domestic with a delightful blend of brilliant COLUMBUS AND THE AGE OF
communism in the McCarthy hearings photography and rhymed narrations. DISCOVERY SERIES
and Rosenberg trial. See international 0299 English 11 min S00568 VH
tensions increase as Eisenhower and
Kennedy grapple with Cuba, the Berlin Columbus’s World, The Sword and the
Wall is built, and Sputnik initiates the Cross, An Idea Takes Shape, The
COLOR: LIGHT FANTASTIC Columbian Exchange, The Crossing, In
Space Race. 0414 English 18 102402 VH
min Search of Columbus, Worlds Found
15 min I 1988 and Lost.
Explores the dimension of color but For descriptions see individual titles:
COLD WAR INTO GUERILLA concentrates on simple explanations COLUMBUS’S WORLD [106244]
WAR and examples of what causes color
200217 DV and of colored light’s many properties.
52 min IJS 2005 COLUMBUS’S WORLD
This 52 minute video features four
parts that describe the setting and 58 min JS 1992
events of the Cold War: Escape From COLOUR COLUMBUS AND THE AGE OF
Berlin; Showdown: The Cuban Missile 000793 VH DISCOVERY SERIES - This program
Crisis; The First Woman in Space; and 20 min IJS 1998 travels to China, the Spice Islands,
Democracy Triumphs: The Korean War. Cairo, Venice, Genoa, and Istanbul to
A photographic fashion shoot is used to explore the world of the 15th century
The video helps students consider the demonstrate the basic principles of
past and present day effects of the and set the stage for Christopher
coloured light. Objects appear to have Columbus’s great seagoing adventure.
Cold War on nations around the world. particular colours because of the light
A brief teacher’s guide is included. For Others is series: In Search of
that they absorb and reflect. They can Columbus, The Columbian Exchange,
more in depth support materials, be seen because light is scattered from
teachers can access the web site: The Sword and the Cross, WEorlds
them into the eye. White light can be Found and Lost, The Crossing, An Idea
www.discoveryschool.com. 0414 dispersed to give a range of colours.
English 52 min Takes Shape. 0380 English 58
Filters produce coloured light by min
allowing only some colours through.
COLLISIONS Also demonstrated is the answer to the COME A TIDE (CC)
102359 VH age-old question "Why is the sky 105749 VH
18 min JS 1991 blue?". Part of the Scientific Eye IX
series. 0585 English 20 min 28 min I 1993
This video contains spectacular READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
examples of various collisions to video reviews different types of weather.
demonstrate energy transformations, COLOUR It follows the standard "Reading
inertia, and momentum. It can be used 000886 VH Rainbow" series format: an introduction
to demonstrate specific situations to to the story with live footage; the story;
support a part of a lesson or may be 15 min IJ 1999
Wonderful teaching tool for students in concept development with further live
used at a single viewing as a learning footage; and related book reviews by
experience in its own right. Physics 11 the intermediate grades. 0167
English 15 min children. English Language Arts K-7
& 12 0267 English 18 min 0104 English 28 min
51
COMING ACROSS COMMUNICATING WITH COMPOUND MICROSCOPE :
000703 VH CUSTOMERS STRUCTURE AND OPERATION
46 min JS 1991 002180 DV 000014 VH
Presents the experiences and insights 25 min JS 2005 12 min JS 1991
of adolescent immigrants adjusting to On a first job, students suddenly find MICROSCOPY PRELAB SERIES - The
life in America. Five native-born themselves "on the other side of the video demonstrates the structure of the
American teens share a brief moment counter" dealing with customers who compound microscope and shows the
in the lives of adolescents from range from polite to puzzled, from major parts including the eyepiece,
countries such as Central America, indecisive to just plain ornery. Viewers tube, arm, base, nosepiece, objectives,
Southeast Asia, Mexico, Iran, and the of this lively video see five scenarios of condenser and diaphragm. The video
former Soviet Union. The video, young people relating to customers. then follows a student through the
divided into two parts for classroom They visit Bryan who is a spinning correct setup and operation of the
viewing, looks at reasons for instructor at a health club and Jasmine microscope and appropriate safety
immigration, differences in education, who waits tables at the club’s cafe. features. 0599 English 12 min
wartime trauma recovery, and skills to 0599 English 25 min
adapt to a new culture. CAPP 8 - 12. COMPOUNDS AND REACTIONS
0104 English 46 min COMMUNISM: CAPITALISM, 200223 DV
SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM 56 min JS 2006
COMMENT ÇA POUSSE? SERIE Explore how fewer than a hundred
(SÉRIE COMMENT ÇA 100637 VH elements combine to form the millions
POUSSE?) 27 min IS 1986 of substances found in the universe.
103162 VH This film examines Marx’s and Engel’s Students will learn a variety of chemical
40 min KP 1992 criticisms of Capitalism; their view of reactions, including electrochemistry.
(SÉRIE COMMENT çA POUSSE?) Les history and their predictions about the 0414 English 56 min
future of Capitalism and Communism.
sèries contient dix courts mètrages sur 0689 English 27 min
la croissance des plantes. Chaque CONCEPTS IN MARKETING
petit film a une durèe de quatre For descriptions see individual titles:
minutes et on y retrouve peu de COMMUNISM TODAY: THE IRON ADVERTSING, SALES PROMOTION
commentaires. A l’occasion, il y a des CURTAIN RISES, Part 1 AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
chansonnettes qui accompagnent le 000254 VH [002201]
visuel. 0104 French 40 min 45 min JS 1990
The Iron Curtain, Part 1, examines 3
A COMMON GOAL Eastern European countries - Bulgaria, CONCEPTS IN MARKETING;
000688 VH Czechoslovakia, and East Germany. CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
14 min I 1994 Gives uniques insight into the 013372 VH
This video uses a game of soccer as a peoples,governments and economic 30 min JS 2005
metaphor to look at the role of the systems of the Eastern European Consumer Behaviour describes factors
United Nations. It explains various countries. Examines the present social that influence the five-stage consumer
United Nations activities and concepts system of each country and citizens’ purchase decision process. Case
including peace keeping and human perceptions of their political and social Study: Dewey Weber Surfboards.
rights. Also reviews working structure freedom, economic security and 0373 English 30 min
of the General Assembly and Security opportunities. 0599 English 45
Council. Useful for discussion of the min CONFEDERATION
United Nations human rights initiatives. 107431 VH
IRP 058 ,Social Studies K-7. 0104 COMMUNISM TODAY: THE IRON 26 min J 1992
English 14 min CURTAIN RISES, PART 2 Decisions made at Confederation still
000255 VH affect us today. Looks at the history of
COMMON LIFE IN THE MIDDLE 45 min JS 1990 Canada’s birth up to the present day.
AGES Part 2 reveals the people,governments Teacher’s guide included. Same as
106868 VH and economic systems of 971 VR 045. 0265 English 26 min
30 min JS 1990 Hungary,Poland, and Romania. It
Program #11 - Common Life in the examines the present social system of
Middle Ages - famine, disease, lack of each country and its citizens’ CONFESSIONS OF A RABID
shelter, and short life expectancies are perceptions of their political and social DOG
the harsh realities of medieval life. freedom and their economic security 000222 VH
Cities and Cathedrals of the Middle and opportunities. 0599 English 48 min SA 1997
Ages - some of the world’s most 45 min What’s the heroin scene really like?
magnificent churches reflect the Why do people start to use? Can they
burgeoning of European trade and the COMMUNITIES ever stop? Confessions of a Rabid Dog
blossoming of its culture. 0574 102976 VH delves into questions like these with the
English 30 min 14 min J 1992 directness you’d expect from someone
THE ECOLOGY SERIES - When who’s been there. The documentary’s
COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE several species of seabirds nest on a guide is director John L’Ecuyer, who
MAKE IN INTERVIEWS rocky island, their relationship in the spent 7 years on the streets of
000062 VH community is shaped by competition Montreal as a junkie and sex-trade
40 min SA 1997 for nesting space. In any community - a worker. Six heroin addicts in recovery,
Common Mistakes People Make in group of plants and animals of different ranging in age from 20 to early 40s,
Interviews is an interesting and species which live together in the same share their experiences with him in a
effective program that helps job seekers habitat - there are many relationships frank and unsentimental way. Warning:
anticipate what, exactly, interviewers between species. Provides a this video contains explicit language
are looking for so they do not make the fascinating look at how species interact and subject matter, and some footage
common mistakes most job seekers within a community. Shows several of drug preparation. Previewing before
make. This program illustrates contrasting habitats and the different use is strongly recommended,
potential pitfalls in the job interview and communities which they contain. Sc particularly in the case of youth
helps job seekers overcome them. K-7 0104 English 14 min audiences. 0714 English 48 min
0601 English 40 min
52
LES CONFLITS POLITIQUES ET unusual minerals because it gives off CONNECTIONS : THE TRIGGER
LA CONFEDERATION electricity. The secret is in the shape. EFFECT, EPISODE 1
107472 VH Discover how the use of this electricity 000158 VH
12 min JS 1989 led to Albert Einstein’s theory of 52 min JS 1997
Prèsentation des diffèrentes ètapes qui relativity, and eventually to the creation CONNECTIONS SERIES - Hosted by
ont prèparè la naissance de la of the atomic bomb. 0983 English James Burke. In this very humourous,
Confèdèration: l’indèpendance des 52 min upbeat science series, Burke tracks
Colonies Amèricaines, L’arrivèe des through twelve thousand years of
Loyalistes, le Bas et le Haut Canada, le CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 5, history for the clues that lead us to eight
rèvolte de 1937, etc. 0599 French LIFE IS NO PICNIC great life changing inventions. The
12 min 000605 VH Blackout in New York City illustrated our
52 min JS 1999 near-complete dependence on modern
CONFRONTING DRUNK CONNECTIONS SERIES - Explore the technology to keep our complex world
DRIVING connection between soluble coffee operating. How did we become so
002018 VH consumed during World War II and vulnerable? 0076 English 52 min
24 min JS 2003 nineteenth-centruy theories of
This in-depth program clearly illustrates evolution through the invention of nylon LA CONQUETE
that driving while impaired is the result and The Star Spangled Banner. 107477 VH
of poor decsion-making. Both the Discover how a new method for 14 min JS 1989
narration and dramatization are calculating astronomical dates and the De John Caobt en 1497 à Jacques
extremely effective, combining to hold death of Descartes led to the creation Cartier, Champlain, les Acadiens,
viewers’ attention. 0414 English of the Royal Society, and how the etc..., ce document nous fait revivre
24 min jellyfish made Charles Darwin famous. tous les problèmes l’encontrès par les
0983 English 52 min deux colonies pour survivre côte à
CONNECTION 3: AN INVISIBLE côte. 0599 French 14 min
OBJECT CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 6,
000604 VH CONSTANTIN PATSALAS (THE
52 min JS 1999 ELEMENTARY STUFF
000606 VH DANCEMAKERS DANCE
CONNECTIONS SERIES - Travel five SERIES
hundred years into the past to connect 52 min JS 1999
CONNECTIONS SERIES - Join James 105185 VH
mysterious black holes in space with 28 min JS 1987
modern fast food, via thrills and spills Burke on a journey that begins with
miracles and spiritualism and ends with THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE
on the Pony Express and the capture of SERIES - A resident choreographer
Joan of Arc. Learn how a gift for the greatest detective of them all.
Some of the clues connect nineteenth- with the National Ballet of Canada,
Catherine de Medici led to modern Constantin Patsalas has been called
techniques for pasteurization, and century thought-transference and radio
with banana republics and postage one of the most prolific choreographers
eventually the first vending machine. in the country. His ballet Canciones
0983 English 52 min stamps. Learn how Scottish rebels and
North Carolina pine trees revolutionizes (1980), is an exquisite miniature
the French navy, and how contextual composed of a series of dances, each
CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 1, perception led to Sherlock Holmes. with a distinct temperament and set to
FEEDBACK 0983 English 52 min classical Spanish music sung by the
000601 VH mezzo-soprano, Janice Taylor.
52 min JS 1999 [Discussion guide for videos 792 VR
CONNECTIONS SERIES - In this CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 7, A 801 through 792 VR 806.] 0324
episode, James Burke looks at the use SPECIAL PLACE English 28 min
of feedback in the twenty-first century. 000607 VH
Learn how the concept of feedback 52 min JS 1999 CONSTRUCTING REALITY:
originated in the vineyards of France CONNECTIONS SERIES - Journey SHAPING REALITY
and how The Humane Society, 400 years into the past to connect 105159 VH
drowning, shipping, a new diet and famous sleuths and popular 71 min S 1993
Kellog’s Corn Flakes are all integrally destinations through Dutch wind Documentaries, like all media products,
related. 0983 English 52 min tunnels and aristocratic World War I are constructions rather than
fighter aces. Discover how Caribbean transparent windows onto "reality". The
CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 2, smugglers and bird-painters led to focus here is on film language -
WHAT’S IN A NAME? Russian skull-duggery, and ultimately images, words, sound effects, music,
000602 VH to a final beauty spot where hundreds and silence; the tools that film and
52 min JS 1999 of Americans get drenched every day. videomakers use to create an
CONNECTIONS SERIES - A good 0983 English 52 min experiences for an audience - with an
breakfast leads to a corn cob garbage - emphasis on the critical choices made
which isn’t actually garbage at all. It is CONNECTIONS SERIES in the process of contructing "real life"
used for "furfan", which creates resin For descriptions see individual titles: films. 0714 English 71 min
for bonding. Learn how this led to the CONNECTION 3: AN INVISIBLE
creation of the tractor and the diesel OBJECT [000604] CONSTRUCTING REALITY: THE
engine and surprisingly, the CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 1, CANDID EYE?
Smithsonian Institution in Washington, FEEDBACK [000601] 105161 VH
D.C. 0983 English 52 min CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 2, 110 min S 1993
WHAT’S IN A NAME? [000602] Is there such a thing as completely
CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 3, CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 3, candid film? What difference does the
DROP THE APPLE DROP THE APPLE [000603] presence of the camera make for those
000603 VH CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 5, LIFE who are under its scrutiny? Should the
52 min JS 1999 IS NO PICNIC [000605] filmmaker be an uninvolved fly-on-the-
CONNECTIONS SERIES - With his CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 6, wall who records life as it happens, or
discovery of calamine, James ELEMENTARY STUFF [000606] an engaged participant? What ethical
Smithson, the benefactor of The CONNECTIONS 3: VOLUME 7, A issues are involved in the making of a
Smithsonian Institution, did a lot for SPECIAL PLACE [000607] cinèma vèritè documentary? 0714
sunburns, poison ivy and diaper rash. CONNECTIONS : THE TRIGGER English 110 min
Calamine is one of the most useful and EFFECT, EPISODE 1 [000158]
53
CONSTRUCTING REALITY: THE CONTINENTAL DRIFT: THE appearance by the FBI’s top consultant
POLITICS OF TRUTH THEORY OF PLATE TECTONICS on psychopaths. 0390 English
105160 VH 000490 VH 145 min
73 min S 1993 22 min IJS 1989
Critical questions about fact, truth, Here’s a comprehensive exploration of
point of view, and bias in reality-based continental drift and its effect on the CORTES & PIZARRO
media are the focus of this section. shapes and location of land masses. 001044 DV
Conventions of authenticity, the Outstanding location footage as well as 23 min IJ 2006
creation of propaganda, the thorny concise diagrams, maps and animation Within a period of 15 years, the
question of docudramas with their mix help the viewer visualize various Spanish Conquistadors Hernan Cortes
of fact and fiction, and the biases geologic phenomena such as rifting, and Francisco Pizarro gathered untold
involved in the construction of faulting, volcanism, earthquakes and riches while conquering two native
television news programs are featured. ridge formations. The video also empires, the Aztec and the Incas.
0714 English 73 min explores the significance of plate Discover how Cortes was able to
tectonics in earthquake prediction, the capture and destroy the great capital
evolution of life and the exploration for city of the Aztec. Then hear from
CONSTRUCTING REALITY: minerals and oil. 0350 English 22 Pizarro as he describes his various
VOICES OF EXPERIENCE PT 1 min expeditions in search of the vast wealth
105162 VH of the Inca and how European
80 min S 1993 CONTOURS diseases decimated each empire’s
Whose stories get told in the media? 106277 VH population and ultimately led to their
Who gets to tell them? Who doesn’t? 10 min J 1985 destruction. 0414 English 23 min
These films give us voices from the GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - This
social margins whose perceptions and animated program examines an
experinces challenge the mainstream oblique view of a mountain, and A COUGAR AND HER CUBS
portrayal of their situations. Part 1 of 2. describes how elevation levels are 103631 VH
0714 English 80 min obtained. 0470 English 10 min 10 min P 1983
Exciting nature footage takes the
CONSTRUCTING REALITY: COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND viewer inside the den of the cougar -
VOICES OF EXPERIENCE PT 2 CULTURE the largest of the great cats that inhabit
105163 VH 000941 VH America’s remaining wilderness areas.
47 min T 1998 0350 English 10 min
114 min S 1993
Part 2 (see 791 VR 016 for description). THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO
SERIES - Part 5 of a set of 8 video
THE POETRY OF MOTION: The two COUNTDOWN TO THE
productions in this section honor the tapes of the Effective Teacher Video
Series. The series is designed for both INVISIBLE UNIVERSE
vitality and exuberance of "real life", new teacher induction programs as 102247 VH
and pay homage - through the poetry of 60 min
film - to that which surrounds us. A treat well as in-service programs for veteran
teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and With help from IRAS, the infrared
for the ear and eye, they exemplify the the correlated book The First Days of
dictum of veteran filmmaker Joris Ivens, Astronomical Satellite, video looks at
"Documentary is first and foremost School can be borrowed from the new planetary systems, comets,
Professional Library at the LMCC. This colliding galaxies, the birth of stars and
film". 0714 English 114 min
particular video deals with the vast clouds of interstellar space dust.
following: How to get students to work 0585 English 60 min
CONSTRUCTING REALITY: cooperatively; how to prepare your
WHAT IS A DOCUMENTARY? students for tomorrow’s world.
105158 VH HARRYK. English 47 min THE COURAGE OF SARAH
111 min S 1993 NOBLE
1 )This lively and provocative LA CORDE RAIDE (CC) 105611 VH
introduction offers an overview of the 106078 VH 33 min KPIJSCATPI 1988
film, filmmakers, and issues contained 26 min 1992 Based on a book by Alice Dagliesh.
in the 9 hour collection. 2) This section (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet Eight-year old Sarah Noble and her
examines the range of choices open to èpisode, le jeune trapèziste Antoine se father journey into the Connecticut
film and videomakers who fashion a laisse entraı̂ner par un ancien employè frontier to build a home. 0058
story with elements from "real" life. du cirque à voler de l’argent sous un English 33 min
0714 English 111 min faux prètexte. S’ètant rendu compte
qu’on l’a bernè, Antoine aide Julie et
Tom à pièger le vèritable coupable. THE COURAGE TO STAND
CONSTRUIRE UNE PYRAMIDE Français Langue Première K-7 0104 000463 VH
104745 VH French 26 min 27:30 min IJSA 1998
30 min JA 1993 For anyone who believes their
Vidèo rèalisè en infographie par Michel THE CORPORATION community is immune from hate, THE
Guay, qui offre une introduction à la 002149 DV COURAGE TO STAND is a powerful
civilisation ègyptienne à travers le 145 min JS 2005 wakeup call. This video looks at
thème de la construction des This is a 2 disc special edition of the incidents of hate in the Okanagan
pyramides. 0665 French 30 min Corporation, a film by Mark Achbar, Valley and the strength and courage of
Jennifer Abbott & Joel Bakan. Explore British Columbia communities in
LES CONTES DE NOEL the nature and spectacular rise of the response. It depicts the recent
dominant institution of our time. experience of communities in B.C. and
101417 VH
Footage from pop culture, advertising, provides close-up profiles of victims of
30 min PI 1988 TV news, and corporate propoganda
Contenu: La Lègende de l’arbre de hate whose love for Canada helps
illuminates the corporation’s grip on our them endure. It also shows activists
Noöl, Le Conte de Noöl de Dickens, La lives. The Corporation includes 40
Petite Marchande aux Allumettes, Le who rally support and groups who are
interviews with corporate insiders and dedicated to exposing hate. 0664
Noöl de la Famille Martin et La Veille critics - including Milton Friedman,
de Noöl. 0910 French 30 min English 27:30 min
Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, and
Michael Moore and a special
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COW-GIRL (CC) CRACKS IN THE WALL: COLD DIFFERENTIATING
106086 VH WAR PART 3 INSTRUCTION
26 min 1992 002055 VH 000735 VH
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans le 19 min JS 2004 45 min TEACHERS 1997
premier èpisode de cette sèrie, Julie Nixon’s pivotal 1972 visit to China, his The videotapes and Facilitator’s Guide
arrive à Paris avec sa mère et son summit with Brezhnev, and SALT I are designed for pre K-12 teachers,
beau-père et y fait la connaissance de illustrate the new policy of detente. administrators, curriculum and
son demi-frère Tom. Ayant dècouvert Changes emerging within the Soviet instruction specialists, staff developers,
qu’elle s’est trompèe de valise, Julie bloc are viewed through the Helsinki and inservice teachers who want to
part à sa recherche en compagnie de accords, Poland’s solidarity movement improve how we respond to the diverse
Tom. Dans cette aventure, nos hèros and Perestoika. 0414 English 19 learning needs of students in our
suivent la piste d’une chanteuse min schools. The videotapes and guide can
western, de son sosie et sont mllès à assist educators in determining the
un projet d’enlèvement d’un enfant. current state of differentiation in a
Français Langue Première K-7 0104 CRAM SCHOOL classroom, school, or district and in
French 26 min 107054 VH formulating a plan for extending
15 min IS 1989 understandings about differentiation
Gaining admission into a prestigious and translating those understandings
COWBOYS DON’T CRY university in Japan can mean a lifetime into classroom practice. Tape 1 is
105828 VH of social prestige and financial reward. called "Creating Multiple Paths for
97 min IJ 1991 Yet college admission is difficult to Learning", and Tape 2 is called
Based on the novel by Marilyn achieve. This video profiles two young "Instructional Management Strategies."
Halvorson. This film attempts to men preparing to retest for college The series is based on the book by
portray the feelings and actions of a entrance by attending a fulltime Carol Ann Tomlinson called "How to
boy and his father, following the death examination preparation program at Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability
of the boy’s mother, partially as a result Yoyogi Seminar, a huge private cram Classrooms." 0054 English 45
of the father’s drunken driving. The film school with branches around the min
deals with communication between country. 0749 English 15 min
parents and children, alcoholism, grief, THE CREATION OF DAN
blame, guilt and shame. 0574 MCGREW (HERITAGE THEATRE
English 97 min CRANBERRY BOUNCE #15
104560 VH 107456 VH
30 min PI 2000 26 min IJ 1985
CRAB, THE (CC) This fresh and entertaining video HERITAGE THEATRE #15 SERIES - In
PR0414 VH explores every aspect of one of North the early 1900s, the best known poet in
11 min P 1986 America’s few original food crops. the English language was Robert W.
This program examines one of nature’s History, biology, sociiology, geography Service, the creator of "Dan McGrew".
most fascinating creatures... the crab. and cooking are all combined in a joyful Before achieving success as a writer,
Viewers are taught about the feeding romp with children. The kids put on the Service was a hobo, a gardener in a
habits, natural habitats, male and waders and get in the bog to help with California bordello, an ambulance
female anatomy, natural predators, and the harvest, then stir up some great driver in the Balkan War, and a bank
behaviour patterns of crabs. 0983 cranberry recipes. 0329 English clerk, among other things. He moved
English 11 min 30 min to Paris in 1913, and we join him here
as he looks back at his life, and forward
Primary to his impending marriage. 0645
CRANBERRY VALENTINE English 26 min
CRAC 101389 VH
000952 VH 10 min P 1987 THE CREATIVE REVOLUTION
16 min IJ 1981 Based on the cranberry books by 000134 VH
Academy-award winning animated Wende and Harry Devlin. You can 60 min IS 1994
story that follows the history of a almost smell the good smells coming IN SEARCH OF HUMAN ORIGINS
rocking chair as it plays a significant from Grandmother’s kitchen, and see SERIES - Fifty thousand generations
role in all the activities of a Quebec the grin behind Mr. Whisker’s whiskers. ago, a dramatic change swept through
family through the years. No narration. 0907 English 10 min the hunter-gatherers then living in
0714 English 16 min Africa. They began to paint, carve, talk,
bury their dead, travel and trade. What
CRAYFISH, THE (CC) accounts for this sudden
CRACKING THE ADVERTISING PR0399 VH transformation? The question
CODE 11 min P 1986 continues to be at the heart of heated
200228 DV debates. Some scientists feel it can be
This program offers viewers an intimate explained only by a mass genocide in
20 min IJS 2006 look at the world of the crayfish. 0983 which a group of superior human
This program focuses on several English 11 min beings spread out of Africa, replacing
commonly-used advertising techniques Primary more primitive ancestors along the way.
designed to hook the consumer. Real- Johanson retraces their voyage to get
world experiences are evident as teens to the bottom of the mystery. 0585
are seen using various products. Music CRAYONS AND MARKERS (CC) English 60 min
and graphics will engage students PSC024 VH
while increasing their awareness as 9 min P 1991
potential consumers. A review sheet CREATIVITY IN THE
and an activity sheet are included. The HERE’S HOW SERIES - A history of CLASSROOM : AN
resource would be useful for teachers writing and drawing, including EXPLORATION
focusing on media literacy or implements used, is followed by a visit 000821 KT
advertising in Language Arts or to a crayon factory. 0953 English 40 min T 1999
Business Education. 0414 English 9 min The video consists of two main parts.
20 min Primary Science The first part, approximately 20
minutes in length, contains three
classroom vignettes: one from an
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elementary math class, another from a the European family crest. 19th liberate the Holy Land from Non-
middle school special needs class, and century. (30 cm long) English Christian forces. Each Crusade met
a third from a high school history class. only limited success and following each
These vignettes present portraits of CROITRE ET EMBELLIR victory the lands were eventually lost to
three very different types of creative 103870 VH the Crusaders. There was no
classrooms and are designed to 26 min IS 1990 permanent victory and centuries later
encourage discussion about what a Les changements de grosseur et de the tales of these Crusades had been
creative classroom is. The second part grandeur. 0506 French 26 min enlarged out of proportion to create a
of the video, approximately 20 minutes somewhat romantic and idyllic view of
in length, contains scenes from a THE CRUCIBLE (1940 TO 1946): this European period of history. 0065
variety of classrooms that demonstrate English 21 min
teachers at work. This section of video EPISODE 14A
is designed to encourage an 001805 VH
examination of what is is that teachers 60 min IJS 2001 CRUSADES : DESTRUCTION
in creative classrooms actually do. To CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY 000306 VH
facilitate this examination and SERIES - The December 7, 1941, 50 min IJS 1996
discussion, this portion of the video is attack on Pearl Harbour fostered a By the time of the last major campaigns
subdivided into three shorter segments growing concern about Japanese to free the Holy Lands, Crusading had
highlighting teachers’ creative Canadians, which led to internment become an institution that had little
approaches to content, creative policies in British Columbia. This video connection with religion. These final
approaches to teaching and learning, chapter recounts this time in Canadian campaigns also produced a revolt in
and support of students’ creativity. history, focusing on government policy Egypt that destroyed the remnants of
0339 English 40 min and its impact on the lives of Japanese the Crusaders’ Christian kingdom,
Canadians. Goes into the invasion of ending two centuries of the epic and
Italy and the battle for the town of misguided adventures whose
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Ortona. Provides glimpses into what
000370 VH repercussions are still felt today. 0076
life on the front lines was like for English 50 min
28:23 min JS 1998 Canadian soldiers, and provides insight
CREATURES FANTASTIC SERIES - into what soldiers were experiencing
Night can bring solitude and fear. Fear and feeling. 0189 English 60 min
of beasts that lurk in the darkest CRUSADES : JERUSALEM
shadows. Creatures of the Night 000304 VH
dramatically recreates mythical tales of
THE CRUCIBLE (1940 TO 1946): 50 min IJS 1995
vampires, witches, ghosts and other EPISODE 14B Chronicles the Crusaders’ trail of
monsters, such as Grendel. The film 001806 VH carnage across the Middle East. Two-
asks what might have given rise to 60 min IJS 2001 thirds of them would not even survive
these gruesome stories and ancient CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY the beginning of their journey, and
terrors that cannot be banished with SERIES - The CCF in the Canadian Terry Jones illustrates why as he
the flick of a switch. 0574 English West under the leadership of Tommy attempts to duplicate their march acoss
28:23 min Douglas, sent a strong message to the harsh, rocky landscape of Anatolia
Ottawa in the early 1940s stating that in the heat of the summer, wearing
CREATURES FANTASTIC the status quo was no longer chain mail. 0076 English 50 min
For descriptions see individual titles: acceptable. Douglas was not prepared
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT to watch average Canadians lose their
[000370] lives because they were unable to CRUSADES : JIHAD
afford decent medical care.The 000305 VH
Conscription Crisis - In 1944, Canadian 50 min IJS 1996
THE CREMATION OF SAM forces had entered Holland. Fighting
MCGEE With Jerusalem conquered, the
was heavy and there were many Crusaders established a Christian
105799 VH casualties.To prevent the breakup of
13 min IS 1982 kingdom that extended as far as Egypt,
his Cabinet, William Lyon Mackenzie sparking outrage throughout the
Through graphic location footage, King agreed to conscription, sending
viewers follow the frozen trail in search Muslim world and leading to a massive
2400 conscripted men overseas. counter-offensive almost half a century
of a crematorium for McGee in a video 0189 English 60 min
that captures the characteristic later. Jerusalem’s Arab leader, Nur ed-
prospector humor and caprice of the Din, had declared a Jihad, or holy war,
CRUEL SPIRITS:ALCOHOL & against the invaders. A final battle
Arctic. 0350 English 13 min VIOLENCE commanded by his successor, the
104031 VH legendary Saladin, would determine
CRITICS’ CHOICE : THE 32 min JS 1989 the ultimate fate of this Crusade. 0076
SEQUEL Every day,thousands of people get English 50 min
013104 VH drunk, and in many instances,
8 min IJ 1998 something violent occurs; shouting,
This production by the B.C. Ministry of fistfights,child or spuse CRUSADES : PILGRIMS IN
Health consists of 12 thirty second abuse,assaults,car wrecks or other ARMS
commercials entitled "What do you accidents resulting in injuries or death. 000303 VH
think? It will make students think of the Reveals how alcohol-related violence is 50 min IJS 1995
commercials which target kids and both grossly underestimated and This volume chronicles the improbable
smoking . BC EDUC English 8 underreported. 0585 English 32 origins of the Crusades, from Pope
min min Urban II’s hunger for military power to
the success of one of history’s greatest
CROCODILE (LIBERIA) THE CRUSADES mass communication and recruitment
107100 RE 106140 VH campaigns. Terry Jones traces the
IS 21 min S 1996 Crusaders’ routes across Europe, and
AFRICAN REPLICA: Part of ritual One of the most colourful and details the massacres and looting that
shrine furniture. Animal symbolism was complicated pieces of European marked their progress. 0076
common throughout Africa, sometimes history is the Crusades. Beginning in English 50 min
having totemic implications, uniting the year 1096 and ending in the 13th
people sharing the same totem as did century the Crusaders entered a war to
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A CRY FOR HELP: DRUGS, CULTURE & MATH: THE also become popular ways to bully and
ALCOHOL AND PREGNANCY EGYPTIANS harass others. This program is
104046 VH 200216 DV designedto prevent children and
30 min JS 28 min IJS 2006 teenagers from falling victim to
0585 English 30 min This program provides a historical cyberbullying, using dramatizations and
overview of ancient Egyptian Q & A discussions to expand awareness
CRY OF THE ANCESTORS: THE mathematics. It shows ancient,modern of the issue. From the "Taking a Stand:
ART OF MANASIE AKPALIA and practical applications of the Bullying Prevention Series". 0414
104939 VH mathematics for building, especially of English 19 min
60 min JS 1996 ancient Egyptian monuments.
nasie Akpaliakpik has emerged as one Mathematical concepts are presented
in segments that feature the ancient LE CYCLE DE LA VIE
of the leading artists of his generation -
numbering system, geometry, and 107267 VH
increasingly well-known for the minute
details, the sensitivity and vitality of his multiplication and fractions. Also 30 min IS 1987
works, which are in leading national included is a historical recreation of (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) La
and private collections around the pyramid building that could be of croyance indienne veut que tout ltre
world. The troubled yet triumphant life interest to students of Comparative vivant doit retourner à la terre. Une
of one of Canada’s premier Inuit Civilizations 12. 0414 English 28 aventure mène Lenore et Ruth à
sculptors, is presented in this 1996 min dècouvrir un ancien squelette Indien.
Gemini Award-winning documentary. Les villageois rèsistent aux efforts des
0471 English 60 min CURIOUS GEORGE (CC) fonctionnaires qui veulent l’installer
PR0507 VH dans un musèe et ils le retournent au
14 min P 1983 cimetière pour lui permettre de
CRY OF THE WILD This video is based on H.A. Rey’s complèter le cycle de la vie. 0571
103678 VH classic children’s book, Curious French 30 min
88 min PS 1990 George. The story focuses on
Director Bill Mason dispels the Red introducing George, the curious little
Riding Hood myth of the blood-thirsty monkey, to the viewers. The man in the
CYCLES AND SEASONS: TIDES,
wolf in this fascinating outdoor SEASONS AND PHASES OF
yellow hat brings George from his THE MOON
adventure filmed in Canada’s far north. original home in the jungle to his new
Alone in the barrens, the filmmaker home at the zoo. 0615 English 14 000296 VH
faced possible death to prove his min 20 min PI 1998
theory about wolves. To explore the Primary Using drama skits and animated
world of this much maligned and computer graphics, this video explores
dreaded animal, Mason goes beyond the cycles and seasons that dictate life
the wolf’s natural habitat. By relocating
CURIOUS GEORGE GOES TO on earth, and answers the following
three young wolves to his own property
THE HOSPITAL (CC)
PR0508 VH questions: Why do we get day and
Mason was able to film the tribal night? What are seasons and why do
customs, mating and even birth. 0714 15 min P 1983
0615 English 15 min they change? Why does the moon
English 88 min change shape? What causes tides?
The video is separated into 4 distinct
CUTTING BACK ON FAT / DRINK sections each dealing with one of the
CSI-CANADA AM WITH TO YOUR HEALTH
BEVERLY THOMSON above themes. 0267 English 20
000172 VH min
200234 DV 54 min JS 1992
10 min JS 2006 THE LIGHT GOURMET series -
Applications of science, methods of "Cutting Back on Fat" discusses CYRANO DE BERGERAC
observation, interpretations based on saturated, polunsaturated and (ENGLISH SUBTITLES)
observations, and the detail needed to monounsaturated fats. "Drink to Your 105167 VH
make good observations are topics Health" discusses healthy snacks and 138 min IS 1990
highlighted in this program. Clips from lunches. 0104 English 54 min Gèrard Depardieu stars as the lovelorn
the television series ’CSI’ are poet and swordsman who articulates
interspersed with explanations from his love for the beautiful Roxanne
Canadian law enforcers and forensic PRIME TIME NEWS: CYBER
scientists. Interviews and examples of
HATE through Christian, the handsome
000789 VH soldier she loves. This tragic yet
similar situations are also presented. It comedic tale of unrequitted love, told
would also be useful for showing 20 min JS 1998
The Internet is the new wild frontier. against the backdrop of Parisien
applications of technology in a Science society and the battlefields of France, is
and Technology 11 course. 0414 Unregulated, it may be the last bastion
of free speech and open debate, but it the classic tale of passion, idealism
English 10 min and heroism from the famous works of
has also proven to be a powerful pulpit
for hate-filled propoganda. Information Edmond Rostand. Français Langue
THE CUBIST EPOCH that is illegal to distribute in material Première 8-12 0234 French 138
104913 VH form is ungovernable over the Internet. min
53 min JA 1971 This highly provocative documentary
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS SERIES asks where we draw the line. Should
- Documents the generation of artists DAILY PIONEER LIFE
government step in to decide what 013353 DV
who followed in the footsteps of Picasso ideas may be shared or is it more
and his Cubist compatriot, Georges 23 min P 2004
important to teach students to handle Join our players in a pioneer life
Braque - a style of work one critic of information in a responsible and critical
the time likened to "a field of broken manner? 0189 English 20 min adventure game to learn about the
blass". 0535 English 53 min difficulties of daily life in these
settlements, from cooking in a log
CYBERBULLIES cabin to tending animals on a cattle
THE CUBS SOON LEARN THAT 200238 DV
POLITENESS CAN COME drive. See how geography affected the
19 min IJS 2006 economy and settlement patterns in
NATURALLY, BU Chat rooms, blogs and instant
For descriptions see individual titles: the western territories of the U.S. 0373
messaging have become standard English 23 min
THE BERENSTAIN BEARS FORGET forms of communication for many
THEIR MANNERS [105646] young people. Unfortunately, they have
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DANCE AT COURT (CC) THE DANCING PRINCESS (CC) DANS LA FOURNAISE DE LA
105208 VH 101608 VH GUERRE(1940 A 1946) EPISODE
58 min S 1994 50 min PI 1987 14B
A documentary colour video exploring FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
culture through dance in the context of Special effects recreate the princesses’ HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
royal courts: Louis XIV, Japanese magical dream world filled with
emperor, Indonesia, Ghana, Asante dazzling sets and stunning costumes.
Court, Bugaku, Kumase, Java, Closed Captioned for the Hearing DANS UN MONDE INCERTAIN
Jogiakarta. The video also addresses Impaired. 0807 English 50 min (1976 A 1990)EPISODE 17A
dance history and the cultural origins of See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
dance. 0104 English 58 min DANGEROUS OFFENDERS : HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
PARTS 1 & 2
DANCE CLASS 100933 VH DANS UN MONDE INCERTAIN
105176 VH 120 min 1996 (1976 A 1990) EPISODE 17B
9 min IA 1971 This two-hour critically acclaimed See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
The Toronto Dance Theatre and drama is based on the true story of HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
School, following the technique of Marlene Moore, who gained instant
Martha Graham, exercises and also notoriety when she was branded
rehearses an interpretive dance Canada’s first female dangerous DARK AGE ENGLAND
entitled "A Thread of Sand". 0714 offender. Once declared a dangerous 002052 VH
English 9 min offender, criminals may be incarcerated 31:24 min JS 2004
indefinitely. This is a story about a child HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES
THE DANCE EXPERIENCE: raised behind bars. Moore entered her SERIES - The nation of England can
TRAINING AND COMPOSING first jail at age 13 and by 28 faced the trace its beginnings to the second half
105175 VH possiblility of a life sentence. At first, of the First Millenium AD. This was the
32 min JA Moore is reluctant to fight - she is afraid Dark Age, a period of tribal invasions
Shares the essence of dance with to stay inside, but more afraid of getting and conflicts when civilization itself
students and teachers alike. The out. As the case proceeds, however, seemed to retreat. For many, the
program covers: Preparing to Dance she is buoyed along by two allies; her terrifying pagan Vikings symbolizes a
and Sources of Dance. 0983 lawyer and, ironically, a prison guard bleak period of history. But there are
English 32 min she once held at knife point in a shafts of light that illuminate the English
hostage-taking incident. Is she a Dark Age, as this fascinating program
danger to society? In all the years she reveals. 0414 English 31:24 min
DANCE IN SMARTY PANTS spent in prison, Marlene Moore never
002186 VH received any counselling. Tragically,
30 min P 2005 Moore’s story abruptly ended when she THE DARK AGES
BETWEEN THE LIONS SERIES - This took her life at age 31. In the end, it 106866 VH
episode begins with Lionel introducing seems the biggest danger Moore 30 min JS 1990
his parents to the latest dance craze. posed was to one person - herself. THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES
The target vowel sound is the short "a". 0189 English 120 min - Program #9 - The Dark Ages - in the
The program also emphasizes following west, a series of barbarian kingdoms
directions, self-expression and original DANNY AND THE DINOSAUR takes possession of the fragments of
stories. There is an underlying theme 105607 VH the Roman empire. The Age or
of family relationships. The website 9 min P 1990 Charlemagne - the king of the Franks
www.pbskids.org has a wealth of An animated film based on the book by briefly revives hopes for a new empire
support material related to this series. Sid Hoff. Story of a boy and his in Western Europe. 0574 English
0058 English 30 min adventures with a real dinosaur. 1037 30 min
English 9 min
THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE
SERIES DARK CRYSTAL
DANNY GROSSMAN (THE 013334 DV
For descriptions see individual titles: DANCEMAKERS DANCE
CHRISTOPHER HOUSE [105184] 40:57 min IJ 2005
SERIES) Originally broadcast on CBC’s "The
CONSTANTIN PATSALAS (THE 105183 VH
DANCEMAKERS DANCE SERIES Fifth Estate", this program deals with
28 min JS 1987 the harsh realities of crystal
[105185] THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE
DANNY GROSSMAN (THE methamphetamine use. The program
SERIES - Danny Grossman has looks at how two B.C. Interior
DANCEMAKERS DANCE SERIES) created a completely original style of
[105183] communities, Kamloops and Barriere,
dance and earned a reputation for witty are handling the problem. A rehab
DAVID EARLE [105186] inventiveness, daring individuality and
GINETTE LAURIN [105187] program called "Meth Kickers" has
technical brilliance. The programme been developed in one community.
features excerpts from Endangered Different persepectives are provided by
THE DANCING FROG Species (1981), Curious Schools of
105684 VH three young addicts and some parents.
Theatrical Dancing (1977) and 0202 English 40:57 min
30 min PI 1989 Nobody’s Business (1981). The Danny
This is the tale of George, the Grossman Dance Company was
multitalented frog whose leaps and founded in 1975 and has achieved a DARLIN’ CLEMENTINE
bounds bring him fame and fortune. major impact on the international 105659 VH
There’s heartwarming excitement at dance scene. [Discussion Guide is 49 min IS 1985
every turn as George and his devoted shared by 792 VR 801 to 792 VR 806.] Shelley Duvall and Edward Asner star
friend Gertrude set out on a dance 0324 English 28 min in this lively version of the story behind
adventure around the world. Based on a legendary American folk song. Set in
the story by Quentin Blake, THE DANS LA FOURNAISE DE LA California during the Gold Rush of
DANCING FROG is a romantic, music- GUERRE(1940 A 1946) EPISODE 1849. This whimsical tale will make the
filled celebration of life, that will put a 14A old West come alive for everyone in the
song in every child’s heart. 0381 See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE family. 0807 English 49 min
English 30 min HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
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DARWIN NATURALLY of government, commerce, and cultural knowledgeable explorers of his time.
LS0884 VH assimilation. 0104 English 20 min Thompson made tremendous
10 min S 1986 discoveries and left behind some of the
ORGANIC EVOLUTION SERIES - The DAVID EARLE most detailed and accurate maps of the
stage is set for Charles Darwin, who 105186 VH Canadian West. Come explore with
theorized that nature imitates the 28 min JS 1987 Thompson in this dramatized program.
selective hand of man in controlling THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE 0065 English 23 min
variation within a species. Darwin SERIES - David Earle has played a
coined the phrase "natural selection" to significant role in shaping the
explain how variations within species development of modern dance in DAVID THOMPSON: THE GREAT
are preserved or rejected. 0953 Canada. He has choreographed MAPMAKER
English 10 min numerous successful works for the 000658 VH
Life Science Toronto Dance Theatre which he co- 28 min IJ 1964
founded in 1968. Earle’s Sacra During his lifetime he mapped a million
DATA ANALYSIS Conversazione (1984) is a monumental and a half square miles of uncharted
102148 VH work, and in this programme it is country; the greatest achievement in
29 min KJ 1989 danced in a splendid cathedral setting. land geography of all time. This video
ACTIVITY BASED MATHEMATICS The work, set to sections of Mozart’s re-creates Thompson’s story,
SERIES - Primary pupils sort Requiem, presents an emotional culminating in his journey to the Pacific.
collections of stones, buttons, and landscape through which the dancers 0714 English 28 min
attribute blocks. Others classify express hope and optimism.
themselves by the clothes they are [Discussion guide for videos 792 VR
801 through 792 VR 806.] 0324 THE DAWN OF HISTORY
wearing to create a people graph. One 106713 VH
class undertakes a survey to collect English 28 min
information from their classmates. All 30 min JS 1990
activities lead to better understanding ROMAN CITY MODULE II : THE Program #1 - The Dawn of History -
of statistics and how to present and BUILT ENVIRONMENT The Origins of the human race are
interpret information. Mathematics K-7 000359 VH traced from anthropoid ancestors to the
0104 English 29 min 20 min I 1994 first agricultural settlements. Program
DAVID MACAULAY SCHOOL KITS #2 - The Ancient Egyptians - Politics,
DATING VIOLENCE: THE SERIES - This resource consists of religion, and agriculture intersect to
HIDDEN SECRET three 20 minute videos. The videos create one of the first great
101036 VH use cartoons, shots of actual Roman civilizations. 0574 English 30 min
25 min S 1993 remains, visuals explaining design of
Explores the issues that surround cities and buildings, as well as THE DAWNING OF THE ERA OF
violence in dating relationships. commentary by David Macaulay to help EXPLORATION
Interviews with abusers and victims are students understand the many aspects 200218 DV
supplemented by information from of a Roman city. Module II "The Built 20 min IJ 2006
facilitators. The video differentiates Environment" looks at Roman
engineering and technology in planning This is a clear and logical treatment of
between healthy and abusive early exploration of the world by
relationships. Resolutions are positive and building cities. 0104 English
20 min Portugal and Spain, with brief
and empowering. . 0104 English references to theVikings and the Silk
25 min Road. Social considerations of the time
ROMAN CITY MODULE III :
DAVID DAILY LIFE are also addressed. There is good use
000805 VH 000360 VH of maps and the recreation of historical
23 min JS 1994 20 min I 1994 times with costumes and artifacts.
"David" is based on Canadian poet DAVID MACAULAY SCHOOL KITS Titles allow for easy chunking of
Earle Birney’s 1939 poem. The story SERIES - This resource consists of materials. This video could be used as
follows two young men through a three 20 minute videos. The videos an overview or introduction to the
summer of outdoor work in the trails of use cartoons, shots of actual Roman Renaissance, or as an overview of the
Banff National Park, in Alberta. While a remains, visuals explaining design of early period of exploration, beginning
secure outdoorsman whose true love is cities and buildings, as well as with the evolution of the Silk Road. The
mountain climbing, David is plagued by commentary by David Macaulay to help guide assists with lesson planning and
personal demons. Bob, on the other students understand the many aspects curriculum connections. 0414
hand, is less sure of his place in the of a Roman city. Module III "Daily Life" English 20 min
woods and finds a confident mentor in examines the quality of life of various
David. While climbing an ominous and classes of people who lived in Roman DAY AT THE POND, A
intimidating mountain, Bob is forced to cities. 0104 English 20 min 103135 VH
make a decision of life and death that 15 min KP 1993
will affect the rest of his life. 0585 DAVID MACAULAY SCHOOL This colourful full motion video follows
English 23 min KITS the antics of a 9 year old boy and his 6
For descriptions see individual titles: year old sister as they explore pond life
ROMAN CITY MODULE I : ROMAN CITY MODULE I : PEOPLE together. 0066 English 15 min
PEOPLE AND SOCIETY AND SOCIETY [000358]
000358 VH ROMAN CITY MODULE II : THE
20 min I 1994 BUILT ENVIRONMENT [000359] THE DAY JIMMY’S BOA ATE
DAVID MACAULAY SCHOOL KITS ROMAN CITY MODULE III : DAILY THE WASH
SERIES - This resource consists of LIFE [000360] 105669 VH
three 20 minute videos. The videos 8 min P 1990
use cartoons, shots of actual Roman DAVID THOMPSON Based on the book by Trinka Hakes
remains, visuals explaining design of 107502 VH Noble, illustrations by Steven Kellogg.
cities and buildings, as well as 23 min JS 1996 Jimmy’s boa constrictor wreaks havoc
commentary by David Macaulay to help EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES - on the class trip to a farm. 1037
students understand the many aspects David Thompson journeyed through English 8 min
of a Roman city. Module I "People and the Canadian West as a fur trader and
Society" examines the Roman system rapidly became one of the most
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THE DAY THE COLORS WENT DEATH BY JIB THE DECLINE OF TSARISM
AWAY 002083 VH 106993 VH
105472 VH 19 min JS 2005 30 min JA
10 min P The rationale for producing this video is This program studies the series of
What would the world be like without to expose the audience to the negative military defeats and social unrest that
colours? A little girl finds out when she or horrific consequences, including resulted in the abdication of Tsar
creates a painting mess, and angers death, often associated with Crystal Nicholas II in 1917, ending the
the watercolours in her paint kit. The Meth use. The message is conveyed Romanov dynasty and setting the
watercolours get up and leave to play through stark images, stories and Russian revolution in motion. 0140
on a rainbow, taking all the colors of the music. Viewing "Death by Jib" can also English 30 min
world with them. When the girl prompt discussions wherever it is
persuades the paints to return, the shown regarding the individual, DEDICATED TO THE ONE I
world becomes bright and beautiful community and family issues that arise LOVE
once again. 0585 English 10 min as a result of Crystal Meth use. 0530 104236 VH
English 19 min 46 min JA 1993
THE DAYS OF WHISKEY GAP When popular high school senior Ron
000838 VH
THE DEATH OF THE OLD dies in a car accident, Amy, the
REGIME yearbook editor and Ron’s ex-girlfriend,
28:05 min IJS 1961 106978 VH launches a drive to dedicate the
Rousing tales of the founding of the 30 min JS 1990 yearbook to him. But the staff is split - it
Royal Canadian Mounted Police and THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES seems that Ron was under the
the 1874 trek west! It brings to life some - Program #20 - The Death of the Old influence of drugs when his car
of the legends of the men in the scarlet Regime - in France the old order crashed. Then Amy privately discovers
tunics. 0714 English 28:05 min collapses under the weight of its own that Ron was infected with the HIV virus
weaknesses and by attack of and now she is HIV positive as well. A
DE LA MUSIQUE FOLKLORIQUE revolutionists. The French Revolution - strong, dramatic story of teen love, life -
CANADIENNE the new revolutionary state becomes and AIDS. 0244 English 46 min
105048 VH an ideal for some Europeans, a terror
50 min IS 1986 for others. 0574 English 30 min DEFENSE AND REPAIR
Contents: 1) La musique folklorique 103911 VH
avant la Confèderation; 2) Le pays DEBATING SKILLS 25 min JS 1994
s’agrandit; 3) la musique folklorique 000835 VH I LOVE SCHOOL SERIES - Video
contemporaine. 0910 French 50 52 min IJ 1990 explores how our body’s defense
min This video is an introduction to system protects itself from foreign
debating skills and aims to convey to particles such as bacteria, dust mites,
students the fun and enjoyment and other allergens. Also discussed is
DEAFNESS AND LEARNING debating can bring. It is designed to be how the body repairs broken bones.
WITH KAREN TAYLOR (CC) used over two classroom periods. Photographs are taken by miniature
104267 VH 0267 English 52 min cameras and endoscopy. Biology 11 &
44 min T 1994 12 0104 English 25 min
Tape B) Unit III - Intellectual, Social and LE DECLENCHEMENT DE LA
Emotional Development and Deafness. CRISE D’OCTOBRE DEFI EN CHAISE ROULANTE
44 min. Closed Captioned for the 000965 VH 002169 VH
Hearing Impaired. 0095 English 47 min S 2000 26 min IJ 2004
44 min LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT FAIT LE SERIE JE VIS TA VIE - Marc, qui est
QUEBEC SERIES - Lundi 5 octobre atteint de spina bifida, est un expert au
DEAFNESS AND LEARNING 1970. Nous sommes a Montreal et il hockey-luge, sport qui pratiquent avec
WITH KAREN TAYLOR (CC) fait un temps radieux comme si l’ete vigueur d’autres jeunes qui, comme lui,
104268 VH decidait de tenir bon. Au petit matin, a n’ont pas l’usage de leurs jambes.
117 min T 1994 7 heures 30 exactement, un jeune Mathieu est un fan du hockey
Tape C) Unit IV - Communication. Unit homme sonne a la porte d’une chic traditionnel, et il trouve bien difficile de
V - Bicultural Considerations. Closed demeure de la rue Redpath Crescent. vivre et de faire du sport sans ses
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. On vient ouvrir et le jeune inconnu, qui jambes. A travers son experience en
0095 English 117 min fait signe a deux autres personnes, fauteuil roulant, Mathieu decouvre
s’engouffre dans la residence, revolver qu’un handicap physique peut ettre une
a la main, ses deux complices a sa occasion de s’epanouir autrement.
DEAFNESS AND LEARNING suite. Trois minutes plus tard, ils en 0714 French 26 min
WITH KAREN TAYLOR (CC) ressortent avec un otage, un diplomate
104269 VH britannique du nom de James Richard DEGAS: PORTRAIT OF AN
59 min T 1994 Cross. Ce geste va declencher la crise ARTIST
Tape D) Unit VI - Education: An d’octobre, un moment tragique de 104912 VH
Exercise in Collaboration. Closed l’histoire du Quebec et du Canada 65 min JA 1980
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. entier. 0252 French 47 min An unorthodox artist, he was thought to
0095 English 59 min be controversial because of his
THE DECLINE OF ROME treatment of women as subjects, whom
DEAR MR. HENSHAW 106778 VH he dared to show as real people
105613 VH 30 min JS 1990 engaged in often unglamourous
THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES activities. 0449 English 65 min
30 min KPIJSCATI 1989
- Program #7 - The Decline of Rome -
Based on a book by Beverley Cleary. while barbarians invade Rome’s
In his letter to his favorite author, ten- DEGAS: THE QUIET SPIRIT
borders, civil and economic collapse 104897 VH
year old Leigh reveals his problems in destroy the empire from within. The
coping with his parents’ divorce, being 68 min JS 1989
Fall of Rome - with the fall of Rome, the Explores the life and work of a complex
the new boy in school, and generally church and barbarian kingdoms
finding his own place in the world. man and an unorthodox artist.
become heir to the Western empire. Especially controversial was his
0058 English 30 min 0574 English 30 min treatment of women as subjects, whom
he often showed engaged in "earthy"
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and unglamorous activities. 0983 DELGAMUUKW V. THE QUEEN : DESERT, A: LET’S EXPLORE
English 68 min ABORIGINAL RIGHTS SERIES
107203 VH 102582 VH
DEGRASSI TALKS : ABUSE 30 min IS 1996 17 min I 1994
101013 VH PULLING TOGETHER ; 4 SERIES - Accompany a young boy and his uncle
30 min JS 1992 This program examines the aboriginal on a walk in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert
The United Nations states that every rights and the ownership of land and and learn how plants and animals are
child has the right to love, care and resources. The Gitxsan and adapted to the harsh conditions of
affection. It is surprising how many are Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs tell how drought and extreme heat. 0689
not protected by this right. The high they have lived on the traditional English 17 min
statistics on abuse of children and territories since time immemorial and
teens in our society are disturbing. The each hold tracts of land for the purpose LE DESERT BLANC
stories told here offer hope that there is of coexistence. The chiefs assert that, 107279 VH
life after sexual assault and emotional on their traditional territories, they have 55 min JS 1981
abuse. 0604 English 30 min harvested resources without
Situation, caractèristiques et histoire
interference for untold centuries. A des règions glaciaires du nord du
feature of the program is the last known Canada. Mode de vie traditionnel et
DEGRASSI TALKS : ALCOHOL recorded interview with Johnny David,
101008 VH actuel des Inuits et des Blancs habitant
a respected 117-year-old Wet’suwet’en ces règions. Aperçu du complexe
30 min JS 1992 Elder. 0102 English 30 min
Pressure to drink is everywhere. We hydro-èlectrique de la baie James et de
meet a girl who began to drink at 10 la richesse minèrale de ces contrèes.
DEMOCRACY A LA MAUDE 0937 French 55 min
years of age and a 16 year old who is a 000005 VH
reformed alcoholic. Travelling across 61 min JS 1997
the country we also witness the TALKING WOMEN SERIES 0714
DESIGNING MENUS FOR
devastating effects of drinking and English 61 min
BALANCED DIETS
driving from both the victims and 003002 VH
drivers point of view. 0604 English Canada - Social policy 20 min JS 2004
30 min This video is suitable for students
DEPRESSION: OUT OF THE studying Food Technology, particularly
DEGRASSI TALKS : SHADOWS as an introduction to overall nutritional
DEPRESSION 080909 DV concepts. It provides an outline of the
101011 VH 90 min SA 2008 importance of a healthy diet through
30 min JS 1992 Tells the dramaatic stories of people of examing the functions of food in the
different ages, from diverse body, the nutrients and their
I’m depressed". How many times do backgrounds, who live with various
we hear these words? Teens often feel contribution to health, educational
forms of depression. Leading mental guidelines for nutrition and food and
they are alone and unloved. We meet health experts highlight the latest
teens who feel overwhelmed with energy requirements. Examines
scientific research and innovative vegetarianism and living on a budget.
feelings of apathy in a society that is treatments, offering greater
filled with environmental destruction, 0414 English 20 min
understanding and hope for the millions
peer pressure and alienation. 0604 of people living with this complex, but
English 30 min
treatable disease. 0788 English
DESTINATION CANADA [KIT]
90 min 100661 KT
DEGRASSI TALKS : DRUGS 1996
101012 VH DEPRESSION: THE DARK SIDE LAND OF HOPE (2 volume video set)
30 min JS 1992 OF THE BLUES which features seven poignant stories
There are no sterotypes in the world of 104211 VH of immigrants to Canada, spanning a
teen drug use and abuse. But there are 25 min JA 1986 period from the mid-18th century to the
similarities in why drug use begins. Discusses two major types of present. A Chinese labourer confronts
Peer pressure, media influence, lack of depression: chronic and manic racism when he tries to bring his family
understanding by parents are all depression - and illustrates the warning to Canada. An emancipated American
reasons why many young lives and signs for the disease. 0983 English slave becomes a celebrated Alberta
entire families are damaged forever. 25 min cowboy. A brother and sister, among
0604 English 30 min the thousands of English orphans who
UNE INTRODUCTION A LA came to Canada, are separated upon
CHAMBRE DES COMMUNES arrival and have dramatically different
DEGRASSI TALKS : SEX experiences with their adoptive
101009 VH 200208 DV
9 min IJS 2003 parents. A nursing student in Montreal
30 min JS 1992 befriends a Salvadoran refugee. Each
In this episode we listen to the stories Presente sous une forme interessante,
ce bref programme bien rythme fournit story is approximately seven minutes in
of teenagers who have been forced to length. STARGATE 2232 CD-ROM (2
une vue d’ensemble du systeme
make difficult decisions regarding the copies for Windows) where players are
consequences of sexual activity. They parlementaire canadien, des niveaux
de gouvernement et de la separation transported into the future and assume
speak honestly and openly. 0604 the identity of a sentient being from
des pouvoirs. 0414 French 9 min
English 30 min another planet. They must successfully
DERIVATIVES take their chosen character through the
DEGRASSI TALKS : SEXUALITY 002060 VH immigration process to achieve the
101010 VH 25 min JS 2002 ultimate reward of becoming a
30 min JS 1992 What is an effect, the root of a word, a Canadian citizen. Also includes 1
Sexual awakening. The words sound synonym for "credited", and also a TEACHER’S GUIDE and 20 copies of
so simple yet the changes our bodies famous mathematical term? The NEW FRIENDS magazine. 0714
go through can be anything but simple. answer: a derivative. The Standard English
We meet a young gay man and lesbian Deviants are going to focus on the
woman who talk about the difficulties of derivative’s celebrity status in math as DETAILS AND DATA, TEXTURES
"coming out" in high school. 0604 the numero uno, grade-A rate of AND TOUCHES (CC)
English 30 min change. 0414 English 25 min PR0474 VH
28 min P 1988
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FROM THE ENCOUNTERS SERIES - DIFFERENTIATING guide cards and 30 marker pens.
Students are encouraged to use their INSTRUCTION (ELEMENTARY 0759 English
senses to discover details and data, EDITION)
texture and touches. In the process, 013107 VH
they come to understand the 77 min TEACHER 2002 DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
importance of these in everday life. This is a program from the Video 103853 VH
0009 English 28 min Journal of Education and it features 2 17 min 1988
Primary videotapes of this Elementary edition of Journey through the digestive system
Differentiating Instruction. Planning for from ingestion through digestion to
LES DEUX BUGATTI (CC) diffentiation enables teachers to meet elimination. 0689 English 17 min
106087 VH the needs of all students in today’s
26 min 1992 classrooms.Typically, classrooms are
filled with learners of broad diversity, DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cette 103903 VH
èpisode, alors qu’ils sont à examiner experience, and ability levels. This
program introduces the elements for 18 min I 1994
une des deux Bugatti miniatures de
ouleur janue qu’un auditeur a hèritèes planning with many classroom Classroom demonstrations, animation,
de son parrain, Julie et Tom dècouvrent examples that show actual practices. and medical photography illustrate the
un message impossible à dèchiffrer. (Includes: 2-videos, 1-CD, 1-guide) digestive process and explain the roles
Dans l’autre voiture miniature, les 0054 English 77 min of various organs in digestion. 0689
"intrèpides" lisent l’addresse d’un English 18 min
terrain vague où l’on a cachè une DIFFERENTIATING
superbe Bugatti jaune grandeur rèelle. INSTRUCTION (SECONDARY
EDITION) DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (2ND ED.)
Français Langue Première K-7 0104 103884 VH
French 26 min 013108 VH
85 min TEACHER 2002 16 min JS 1981
THE DEVIL AND DANIEL This Secondary Edition of THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Follows
MOUSE Differentiating Instruction to Meet the the path of digestion from the time food
013001 VH Needs of all students is comprised of 2 enters the mouth to the time the
24 min PI 1976 videotapes and an implementation nutrients reach the cells and the body
When a down-and-out singing mouse guide. The presenters are Gayle disposes of the rest. 0299 English
signs a contract with "Devil May Care Gregory and Carolyn Chapman,who 16 min
Productions", her career suddenly have co-authored a book on
rockets her to stardom. It screeches to differentiating instruction. The DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS
a halt, however, when she discovers implementation guide will lead you 000706 VH
that she didn’t read the fine print, and through a series of 20-30 minute
learning segments that include video 28 min P 1999
the Devil himself has arrived to collect Pick up your shovel and help put
his due. Can music save the day? and learning activities. The important
objective must always be improved together a 65 million year-old puzzle!
Leave it to Daniel Mouse! 0574 Students discover how fossils formed
English 24 min learning for teachers to ensure
increased learning for all students. and give us clues to prehistoric times,
(Includes: 2-videos, 1-CD, 1-guide) and which animals today are
DIARY FOR A PLACE IN TIME descendants of the dinosaurs. Songs,
000629 VH 0054 English 85 min
activities, and recreated life-size
28:19 min JS 1981 dinosaurs. 0929 English 28 min
Few people still live in the southern DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
Queen Charlotte Islands off British 103861 VH
Columbia’s northwest coast. Haida 10 min I 1988 THE DINGLES
totem poles and the rusting remains of The body responds to the sights and 105456 VH
early industries (mining, whaling and smells of food by stimulating appetite. 8 min PI 1988
fish canning) create haunting scenes of This video follows the digestive
process, from the initial point of Adapted from the popular children’s
decay, which are heightened by storybook of the same name, THE
archival film shots. More than the ingestion to the entry of nutrients into
the cells. 0299 English 10 min DINGLES tells the warm, simple story
history of a particular place, this video of Doris Dingle’s summer afternoon
also looks at how we perceive history adventure with her three cats. 0714
itself. 0714 English 28:19 min THE DIGESTIVE AND English 8 min
EXCRETORY SYSTEM
DIARY OF ANNE FRANK 001775 VH
106913 VH 15 min IJ 2003 LES DINOSAURES
151 min JS 1959 This colourful video uses graphic 102786 VH
The true tale of eight brave people sequences to illustrate the journey of a 15 min IJ 1989
huddled in a cramped attic for two pizza slice as it travels through the
Joignez-vous à un groupe de jeunes et
years in a desperate, determined effort human body. Each major organ of the participez à une inoubliable visite
to escape the Nazi horror. Faithful to digestive and excretory systems is guidèe du plus cèlèbre musèe
the diary of 13 year old Anne Frank. profiled and shown in action. In
palèontologique au monde, le musèe
0204 English 151 min addition, the program explains how the Tyrrell à Drumheller en Alberta. 0528
body uses fats, carbohydrates, proteins French 15 min
and other nutrients. 0414 English
DIARY OF ANNE FRANK 15 min
ILA061 VH
170 min J 1959 DINOSAURS
DIGESTIVE, RESPIRATORY, 102785 VH
The story of Anne Frank, a Jewish CIRCULATORY, IMMUNE
adolescent who hides for the last two 15 min KPIJ 1989
103737 KT Join young children ages 4-14 on a
years of World War II in an Amsterdam IJ 1987
attic. This video makes the study of the tour of the world’s finest museum of
Contents: Study prints (11" x 17"), palaeontology, The Tyrrell Museum in
book, The Diary of Anne Frank, more laminated, printed on both sides.
accessible for students. 0983 Drumheller, Alberta. 0528 English
Blackline masters to accompany 15 min
English 170 min student lessons and reviews, teacher’s
Intermediate Language Arts guide, student labcards with teacher’s
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DINOSAURS: HOW WE KNOW DISCOVER EMILY CARR DISCOVERING THE CHANGING
WHAT WE KNOW 104679 KT SURFACE OF OUR EARTH
102791 VH KPIJS 1990 ISC079 VH
20 min PIJS 1992 A multi-media kit to support the 40 min I 1988
An interesting and informative basis for intermediate integrated curriculum This video introduces the geological
discussion on the various physical resource "Discover Emily Carr with processes of building and wearing down
attributes of dinosaurs. Can also be Discover Art". 0755 English the earth’s crust. These processes
viewed as a basis for the solving of include: faulting, folding, earthquakes,
problems about dinosaurs by deductive volcanism, and erosion through
reasoning. 0267 English 20 min DISCOVER SKILLS FOR LIFE physical and chemical weathering.
For descriptions see individual titles: Alternating between a narrator and two
DIRECTIONS UNCLE ED’S PROBLEM [013050] "alien" scientists exploring the Earth,
106276 VH LEEANN’S DAY OFF [013049] this program uses live-action footage
10 min J 1985 VERONICA’S FIGHT [013047] and animated graphics to explain the
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - The RUDY TALKS IT OUT [013048] concepts presented. Closed Captioned
importance of orienting a map to the FINDING OUT ABOUT JULIO for the Hearing Impaired. 0615
landscape is emphasized to help [013051] English 40 min
students visualize directions. 0470 NO CONTEST [013053] Intermediate Science
English 10 min THE DRAWING [013052]
DIRECTIONS (2ND ED.) DISCOVERING THE CHANGING

DISCOVERING SHAKESPEARE SURFACE OF OUR EARTH (CC
106284 VH (HAMLET) : ACT 1 (CC)
10 min PI 1987 102537 VH
105927 VH
MAP SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS 40 min IJ 1988
SERIES - If you were a bored creature 28 min S 1990
See also 822 VR 031, Act II. The Introduces the geological processes of
on another planet, how delightful it the formation and erosion of the earth’s
would be to get a letter from your videos, narrated by Patrick Stewart,
provide a behind-the-scenes view of crust including: faulting, folding,
friends on Earth, inviting you to go to earthquakes, volcanism, and physical
Earth and follow a trail to find a mystery The Renaissance Theatre Company’s
and chemical weathering. Uses live
treasure. It might well turn out that rehearsals for HAMLET. Kenneth
Branagh in the title role is directed by action and animation to explain the
you’d learn alot in the process about concepts as two alien visitors explore
directions. If you had to use a map and Derek Jacobi. Actors discuss their
characters and characterization. the Earth. 0104 English 40 min
a compass, you’d find out about how
knowing directions helps you Viewers are given a glimpse of all
determine which way to go, and helps aspects of presentation including DISCOVERING THE
you have fun with your friends, as well. costuming, set design, dance ORCHESTRA : 5 PROGRAMS
0574 English 10 min choreography, and delivery. English 105097 VH
Literature 12 0104 English 28 min KPIJSCATIS 1986
THE DIRT-WITCH CLEANS UP This video series explores the
103922 16 DISCOVERING SHAKESPEARE symphony orchestra through each of
7 min P (HAMLET) : ACT II (CC) instrumental families - string, brass,
Good health habits and cleanliness are 105928 VH woodwind, and percussion. The first
promoted in a fantasy about a witch 25 min S 1990 four parts describe the instruments
who casts spells to make others as See also 822 VR 030, Act I. The within each family. Each part of the
dirty and miserable as she is. 0350 videos, narrated by Patrick Stewart, video series concludes with an
English 7 min provide a behind-the-scenes view of ensemble performance by the entire
The Renaissance Theatre Company’s orchestra of the Royal Philharmonic
DISASTERS OF THE CENTURY: rehearsals for HAMLET. Kenneth Orchestra of London, England. 0892
HUMAN ERROR Branagh in the title role is directed by English
001757 VH Derek Jacobi. Actors discuss their
46:23 min JS 2003 characters and characterization.
The first half of this video provides an Viewers are given a glimpse of all
DISCOVERY SCHOOL
excellent re-creation of the Halifax aspects of presentation including For descriptions see individual titles:
explosion where 2 ships collided and costuming, set design, dance REALITY MATTERS : SEX AND
hundreds were killed. THe second half choreography, and delivery. English STDS [014338]
show a 1955 car crash at LeMans. Literature 12 0104 English 25 min
1057 English 46:23 min A DISCUSSION OF "THE LADY
DISCOVERING THE CELL OR THE TIGER?"
DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES 102931 VH 105693 VH
000939 VH 11 min IS
36 min T 1998 26 min S 1993
Summarizes five aspects of cytology: Clifton Fadiman, author and General
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO Editor of the EBE Humanities Program,
SERIES - Part 3 of a set of video tapes history, microscopy, cell organelles,
mitosis, and meiosis. Contributions of discusses this famous story. 0585
of the Effective Teacher Video Series. English 11 min
The series is designed for both new Hooke, Leuewenhoek, Schleiden,
teacher induction programs as well as Schwann, and Virchow are presented.
in-service programs for veteran The advantages and limitations of the
light, electron and con-focal laser DISNEY’S BEGINNING MAP
teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and SKILLS SERIES
the correlated book The First Days of microscopes are illustrated as the
video proceeds to describe the major 106267 VH
School can be borrowed from the 30 min P 1990
Professional Library at the LMCC. This parts of cells and their functions. The
stages of mitosis are defined, Disney characters help students learn
particular video deals with the basic map reading skills. Concepts
following: How to have a well-managed illustrated and labelled before the
process of meiosis is described in covered include symbols, cardinal
classroom; how to post assignments; direction, scale and distance. 0339
when and how to take roll. HARRYK. more general terms. Biology 11 & 12
0104 English 26 min English 30 min
English 36 min
63
DISNEY’S HAUNTED classical music. 0574 English 20 DOCTOR DE SOTO
HALLOWEEN/TRICK OR TREAT min 101736 VH
101434 VH 6 min P
18 min P 1990 THE RHYTHM AND From the book by William Steig.
a) Goofy learns how "trick or treating" PERCUSSION FAMILIES Animation. 1037 English 6 min
started. Why people dress in costumes 000345 VH
and about other Halloween customs 23 min I 1997 THE DOG WHO HAD KITTENS
and superstitions. b) Donald Duck 105676 VH
learns what "trick or treat" is all about DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC
DISCOVERY SERIES - Viewers 14 min PI 1991
after he decides to play a trick on his When Eloise the Cat has kittens,
discover the world of rhythm and
nephews on Halloween. 0339 Baxter the Basset Hound is relegated
English 18 min percussion as they are introduced to
the snare drum, brass drum, tom toms, to the garage. Upset at the upheaval in
cymbals, trap set, conga drum, his life, he blames Eloise. His
THE STRING FAMILY tympani, piano, xylophone, and more. grumpiness turns to anger when he
200022 VH 0574 English 23 min realizes that Eloise seems to be
20 min I 1997 shirking her motherly duties by being
DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC absent between feeding. Baxter
DISCOVERY SERIES - World of Music THE WOODWIND FAMILY decides to fill the void and is delighted
Series (Series of 6 programs) 000346 VH when the kittens snuggle and play with
Introduces the violin, viola, cello, and 21 min I 1997 him. 0556 English 14 min
double bass, as well as other stringed DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC
instruments, and shows how they work. DISCOVERY SERIES - This exploration DOGS: THE WORLD OF PETS
Viewers learn about violin maker of the woodwind family of musical SERIES
Antonio Stradivari and composer and instruments introduces the clarinet, 104491 VH
violinist Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, bassoon, oboe, and flute and alto sax, 16 min PI 1985
among others. 0574 English 20 as well as the English horn, bass This film explores the world of the dog.
min clarinet, piccolo, contrabassoon, and A visit to a local dog show by a family
alto flute. Also introduces Adolphe Sax, wishing to purchase a pet illustrates the
MUSIC OVERVIEW the man who invented the saxophone great variety of canine breeds and
000341 VH in 1840. 0574 English 21 min some of the differences among them.
24 min I 1997 0689 English 16 min
DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC
DISCOVERY SERIES - Introduces DISCOVERY SERIES A DOLL’S HOUSE
viewers to a range of musical concepts For descriptions see individual titles: 106022 VH
including rhythm, melody, harmony, THE STRING FAMILY [200022] 89 min JA 1959
syncopation, composers, band, MUSIC OVERVIEW [000341] A made-for-TV production of Ibsen’s
orchestra, improvisation, arranger, THE VOICE FAMILY [000342] play dealing with sexual roles and a
baton, vibrate, bow pizzicato, duet, THE BRASS FAMILY [000344] woman’s quest for freedom. Stars Julie
choir, and scat singing. Along the way, Harris and Christopher Plummer.
viewers are introduced to Bach, THE RHYTHM AND PERCUSSION
FAMILIES [000345] 0621 English 89 min
Mozart, Beethoven, Gershwin,
Ellington, and the Beatles, and learn THE WOODWIND FAMILY [000346]
about various styles of music from folk
A DOLL’S HOUSE: PART I (THE
to jazz. 0574 English 24 min DISPLACED PERSONS DESTRUCTION OF ILLUSI
YRY012 VH E00792 VH
34 min I 1968
THE VOICE FAMILY 29 min
This program reveals that what Ibsen
000342 VH ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA had to say is as compelling today as it
20 min I 1997 SERIES - In the first half of the was a century ago. Norris Houghton
DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC seventeenth century, for economic and helps the viewer search for the
DISCOVERY SERIES - The world of religious reasons, thousands of English subsurface tensions beneath a
music comes alive as we are settlers came to North America, while charming family portrait, and in this
introduced to the human voice as a the French kept their numbers down lesson, leads up to a possible
musical instrument. Viewers learn that and increased their territory in pursuit of reconciliation that could make Nora’s
soprano is a high voice,bass is low, and the beaver. The harvesting of souls by life a "Doll’s House" dream again.
alto and tenor are in-between. Viewers the French proved to be fatal to many 0983 English 34 min
are introduced to jazz vocalists Sarah Indians. This tragedy is examined in
Vaughn and Louis Armstrong, as well detail. 0471 English 29 min English/Language Arts
as opera singers Beverly Sills and First Nations (Socials)
Luciano Pavarotti. This program fosters DOLPHINS AND WHALES
an appreciation of a range of musical PR0427 VH
genres. 0574 English 20 min DIVE TO THE CORAL REEFS 11 min P 1986
(CC) An adventure into the fascinating world
102936 VH of dolphins and whales. Stunning
THE BRASS FAMILY 30 min I 1990
000344 VH cinematography gives viewers a first-
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This hand glimpse at these unique
20 min I 1997
book is a factual account of a living coral creatures of the sea. Dolphins, who
DISNEY’S WORLD OF MUSIC reef as explored by a group of scientists are eager to learn and master new
DISCOVERY SERIES - Introduces the from the New England Aquarium. Host tricks, can become very entertaining to
tuba, trombone, French horn and LeVar Burton scuba dives in the coral observe. Killer whales, known for their
trumpet, as well as other brass reefs of the Florida Keys where he size and sharp teeth, can be seen as
instruments. Introduces composer encounters tropical fish and a variety of warm and affectionate in an aquarium
John Philip Sousa, jazz musician Louis coral. Viewers are introduced to the or park where they are trained to
Armstrong, and jazz trumpeter Dizzy "reef doctor" who restores life to perform amazing tricks! 0983
Gillespie. Viewers will discover the damaged reefs by transplanting living English 11 min
many venues that depend upon the coral. 0470 English 30 min
brass family, including ceremonial Primary
music marches, fanfares, jazz and
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DON QUICHOTTE Ottawa. Ties between the DREAMSPEAKERS
106025 VH contemporary and traditional aspects 105166 VH
28 min JS 1993 of Cardinal’s life are examined. First 25 min S 1993
Livrofolie" sèrie. Cervantes. Thème: Nations Studies 12 0104 English SPIRIT TO SPIRIT SERIES - This
L’idèal. 0665 French 28 min 25 min program combines colourful footage to
live performances, film clips, and
DON’T BE A TV : TELEVISION DOVE DAYS;JOURNEYS WITH interviews into a documentary-style
VICTIM PAKISTAN’S INSAN STREET report about the Dreamspeakers Film
101952 VH Festival in Edmonton, Alberta. The
18 min IJ 1992
THEATRE
200235 DV festival involved people from 30
Hailed as one of the most important different First Nations who travelled
programs for media literacy, sociology 47 min JS 2002 from twelve different countries. Specific
and general interest, this video will The film highlights peaceful protest and attention was paid to the experiences
enable viewers to think more deeply a nonviolent Islamic reaction to the of the delegates from the South Pacific.
about the violence, sensationalism, events in India, Pakistan, and the The video focuses upon the theme of
gender stereotypes and social Middle East. Offers a fresh perspective the creative process of both actors and
prejudices that are all too familiar on to the Western media’s portrayal of directors. This theme is re-visited
TV. 0599 English 18 min Islam, Islamic fundamentalism, and the several times throughout the program.
connections between politics, religion, First Nations Studies 12 0104
DON’T EAT TOO MUCH TURKEY geopolitical issues, and media English 25 min
101383 VH communication. 0414 English 47
7 min KP 1990 min LES DROGUES ILLEGALES
Before Thanksgiving vacation, the first- (LES DEBROUILLARDS III) CC
grade teacher reads the class a story DR. HEIDEGGERS EXPERIMENT 104094 VH
about the pilgrims and has the children 105557 VH 28 min IJ 1992
drawing Thanksgiving pictures. Based 22 min JS 1969 Cette vidèo explore et dèmystifie le
on another Miriam Cohen and Lillian Deals with two of Nathaniel monde des drogues illègales au moyen
Hobran book. 0907 English 7 min Hawthorne’s favourite themes: the de saynètes, de reportages et
consequences of tampering with nature d’expèrience scientifique. On y abords
DOODLE SERIES and of rejecting conventional morality. les subject suivants: l’histoire de la
For descriptions see individual titles: 0350 English 22 min contrebande, les contrôles douaniers,
CARTOONING AND CARICATURES les effets physiologiques de la droque
[000887] et les programmes de rèhabilitation.
DR. HELMCKEN’S JOURNAL Les nombreux tèmoingnages de jeunes
THE DOOR CLOSES (CC) HI0024 VH contribuent à appuyer l’information
106673 VH 30 min IS 1972 prèsentèe. 0104 French 28 min
30 min S 1993 This program relives the events leading
LIFE IN THE FREEZER SERIES - This up to British Columbia’s entry into A DROP IN THE OCEAN
video, narrated by David Attenborough, Confederation through the journals of 200259 DV
is an excellent overview of the life in the Dr. Helmcken. Pictures of the period 48:50 min S 2002
Antarctic. It details the struggle of and personal reminiscences of Victoria A Canadian doctor with Doctors
many of the vertebrates such as seals, City Archivist, Mr. A.J. Helmcken, who Without Borders documents her
penguins, and seagulls. The heard much of the story first hand from experiences in Liberia, a country that
adaptations necessary to survive the his grandfather, Dr. Helmcken. 0094 has been devastated by a decade of
harsh winter conditions are discussed. English 30 min civil war. 0414 English 48:50 min
Many invertebrates are introduced History
covering a wide range of phyla in the A DROP OF BLOOD
animal kingdom from Nemertea to 103865 VH
Mollusca. Biology 11 & 12. 0104 DRAGONFLY, THE (CC) 16 min IJ
English 30 min PR0403 VH A clear explanation of the composition
11 min P 1986 of blood, how the circulatory system
THE DOUGHNUTS This program follows the entire life works and that everyone shares the
105550 VH cycle of the insect family’s most skilled same four blood types. 0983
26 min P flyer -the dragonfly. 0983 English English 16 min
From the book Homer Price by 11 min
McCloskey. Animated story about a Primary DROPPING IN ON MATISSE
ten-year old boy who deals with a 002166 VH
doughnut machine that has gone THE DRAMA OF 23:07 min IJ 2005
beserk. 1037 English 26 min REPRODUCTION Join Puffer the puffin as he flies into the
000007 VH south of France in the mid-twentieth
DOUGLAS CARDINAL, 13 min JS 1997 century to explore the life and artwork
ARCHITECT (CC) introduces the concepts of genetic
of artist Henri Matisse. As Puffer
104738 VH interviews Matisse, he learns how and
materials (DNA), sexual and the why the artist’s work evolved from
25 min S 1991
asexual reproduction, cellular colourfully patterned paintings to his
MY SERIES - Examines the history, differentiation, and the phases of
struggles and personal philosophy of unique paper cutouts. Brief teacher’s
mitosis. 0601 English 13 min guide included in the video. 0414
renowned architect Douglas Cardinal.
Set upon the context of several of his Life Science English 23:07 min
projects, Cardinal speaks about his
work and the influences that have DRAWING THE LINE DROPPING IN ON PICASSO
guided it. Provides a wide range of 104096 VH 002165 VH
Cardinal’s work on both the provincial 1996 20:35 min IJS 2005
and national levels. The works viewed eenagers talk about drinking and Join Puffer as he drops in on Pable
range from his first effort, St. Mary’s driving. [Taped broadcast Oct. 22/96.] Picasso in this animated video
Church in Red Deer, Alberta, to his 1056 English developed especially for young
most impressive project to date, the students. Learn how Picasso’s art
Canadian Museum of Civilization in evolved from his Blue period to his
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Rose period, to Cubism, and even DYING TO BE PERFECT EARLE BIRNEY: PORTRAIT OF
sculpture. Characters in the video pose 104021 VH A POET
open-ended questions that prompt 27 min JS 1988 105483 VH
viewers of all ages to make their own Presents a frank and sensitive look at 54 min S
critical analyses and interpretations of anorexia nervosa and bulimia - from In this intimate film Earle Birney speaks
the works of art. 0414 English the direct experience of those involved. lovingly of his craft and, manuscript in
20:35 min 0230 English 27 min hand, explains the process of
translating poetic inspiration into a
DRUG DIALOGUE successful work of art. 0714
104054 VH DYLAN THOMAS, A PORTRAIT English 54 min
15 min 1991 105868 VH
A video that suggests ways parents can 26 min S 1989 THE EARLIER TWENTIETH
talk to their kids before drugs become a A warm, insightful and informative CENTURY
problem. Also, suggests what parents portrait of the Welsh poet who spoke 105864 VH
can do if kids have begun to experiment with the tongue of angels and looked 28 min S 1988
with drugs. 0444 English 15 min like an inmade bed - or so said the New From the Survey of English Poetry
York Times. 0380 English 26 min series hosted by John Gielgud.
DRUGS IN MIND Includes
Yeats,Owen,Thomas,Frost,Eliot , and
104056 VH EAGLE HAS LANDED: THE Auden. 0380 English 28 min
18 min IJ 1989 FLIGHT OF APOLLO II
Jimmy Brennan is drinking and doing HI0018 VH
drugs. The audience sees the EARLIEST PIONEER LIFE
28 min IS 1969 000138 VH
arguments taking place within Jimmy This program documents the space
between Conscience and Drugs (in 18 min IJS 1997
mission which landed Americans on LEARNING ABOUT PIONEERS
human form). 0585 English 18 the moon. The program takes you from
min SERIES - The methods (and
assembly of the rocket and spacecraft implements) used by the first settlers to
to lauching, to lunar landing and clear the land and establish their first
DRUGS, YOUR FRIENDS, AND exploration, and back to earth. 0676 homes and farms. Includes activity
YOU: HANDLING PEER PRESS English 28 min guide. English 18 min
104083 VH History
24 min IJ 1994
Peer pressure can be a powerful EARLY LEARNING SERIES
influence on the decision to use drugs THE EAGLE SOARS For descriptions see individual titles:
or alcohol, and young people don’t AT PROMISE: READING
000321 VH PRACTICES THAT WORK/
always realize they can continue to 25 min IJ 1994
respect their own best interests and READING INTERVENTION
Robertson Davidson, a Haida master [002004]
say no. Program makes students carver, narrates this video on totem
aware they do have choices, then IT’S ALL IN THE BAG /
carving. He discusses his role as a CLUSTERING FROM TEXT
teaches specific techniques for dealing teacher to apprentice carvers and what
assertively with pro-drug/alcohol [002002]
he learned as an apprentice from TALKING TABLES: KINDERGARTEN
pressures. 0920 English 24 min master carver Bill Reid. He LANGUAGE/LITERACY
demonstrates the process of carving a INTERVENTI [002003]
DUCK, THE (CC) pole from first cut to the finished,
PR0419 VH painted product. 0104 English 25 EARLY PIONEER VILLAGE
11 min P 1989 min 000136 VH
This program acompanies several 14 min IJS 1997
young ducklings as they are hatched THE EAGLES OF LEARNING ABOUT PIONEERS
from their shells and begin to explore BRACKENDALE SERIES - The establishment of the
their world on a small farm. Watch the 103528 VH earliest pioneer village. Includes
mother duck teach her young to walk, 9 min IA 1996 activity guide. English 14 min
eat and swim and learn the basic life This video is a production the Forest
cycle of the typical duck. 0983 Alliance of B.C. and the Nature THE EARLY RENAISSANCE
English 11 min Conservancy of Canada. The Alliance 9O1276 VH
Primary assigns the highest priority to 60 min S 1989
preserving specialized wildlife habitat ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD
DUDLEY IN THE RAINFOREST such as the eagle wintering range in SERIES - Florentine artists in the early
105718 VH the Squamish Valley. It is hoped that 1400s, such as Masaccio, Donatello,
27 min PI 1994 the eagles returning each year to Ghiberti, Gruenwald and Durer,
Dudley and Aggie fly to the children’s Brackendale will stand testament to the reinterpret the classical tradition.
rainforest on a daring rescue mission. forest sector’s ongoing commitment to 0571 English 60 min
0910 English 27 min preserving native wildlife and Social Studies
biodiversity in British Columbia. 0052
English 9 min THE EARS AND HEARING (2ND
DUNCAN AND DELORES (CC)
PR0464 VH EDITION)
30 min P 1986 EAR 000423 VH
READING RAINBOW SERIES - 103715 MO 22 min I 1998
Duncan and Delores is the story about PS This study visualizes the structure and
a little girl’s attempts to win a cat’s Ear model consisting of outer ear on functions of the human ear and how it
affection. Viewers get a glimpse of how stand and two smaller pieces transmits sound waves to the brain.
humans turn into cats at the popular consisting of the middle ear and inner Visual techniques include
Broadway musical CATS. 0264 ear. Teacher’s guide, 10 teaching photomicrography, animation and
English 30 min cards, and activity sheets included. analogy demonstrations. The camera
0759 English explores hearing malfunctions and
Primary records various stages of a
stapendectomy while the surgeon
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comments on the delicate procedures. EARTH: THE WATER PLANET EARTH’S ROTATION AND
0585 English 22 min 200220 DV REVOLUTION
30 min IJS 2005 200279 DV
This 30-minute video covers the 14 min P 2006
EARTH IN ACTION SERIES oceans, the impact of ocean currents, This program clearly presents the
200277 DV water cycle, freshwater, weathering concepts and vocabulary to support the
20 min I 2006 and erosion, and water pollution. Grade 3 unit, Stars and Planets. A
This Earth in Action Series contain 4 Information is useful but not extensive, good mix of real-life images, diagrams
DVDs (approx. 20 min. ea) and covering most of the Achievement and animations illustrates the concepts
Teacher’s Guides to go with each unit. Indicators of the Grade 8 Earth and being taught. An index allows the
The units are Volcanoes and Space Science curriculum. 0414 teacher to choose which concepts to
Earthquakes; Plate Tectonics; Forces English 30 min present, and the introductory frames
Shaping the Earth; and Weathering identify the questions/concepts that will
and Soils. 0414 English 20 min be covered. The guide supplies pre-
EARTHQUAKES AND STORMS and post-viewing activities, as well as
102646 VH questions to focus and retain student
EARTH IN CHANGE: THE attention during the program. It could
15 min P 1993 be used to introduce specific concepts
EARTH’S CRUST (CC) Part 1: "Earthquakes" is a scientific
ISC058 VH one at a time, or as an initial
and safety program that explains the introduction to the entire unit. 0414
14 min I 1989 phenomenon of earthquakes using
This documentary shows the Earth’s English 14 min
high-tech animation, illustrations and
crust undergoing continual change. live demonstrations of safety drills. Part
Plate tectonics, erosion and weathering 2: "Storms" uses everyday objects to EARTHWORKS: THE EARTH’S
are explained. Diagrams and live illustrate concepts such as rising warm CRUST
footage supplement concept air, falling cool air, and the water cycle. 102647 KT
development. 0352 English 14 Graphic animation shows cuases of IJ 1987
min lightning, thunder and tornadoes. Contents: 30 study prints (11"x17")
Intermediate Science Safety measures are itemized. 0574 laminated, printed both sides. 70
English 15 min blackline masters to accompany 27
student lessons and 5 reviews,
THE EARTH-MOON SYSTEM teacher’s guide, 28 student labcards
(CC) EARTHQUAKES (CC) with teacher’s guide cards, 27 marking
102295 VH pens. 0759 English
102601 VH
20 min S 1993
22 min S 1994
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY
CHANGING EARTH SERIES - This EARTHWORM: DARWIN’S PLOW
SERIES - This video covers the
video examines earthquakes and the (CC)
relationship between the earth and the ISC045 VH
moon. It is divided into three parts: relationship to plate boundaries in
different parts of the world such as 13 min I 1986
formation, motion, and lunar effects on Darwin’s experiments are recreated to
the earth. The video deals with solar China, Mexico, Tashkent, California,
and so on. Graphics illustrate body and illustrate the natural cycle of
and lunar eclipses, tides and lunar earthworms. The earthworm is studied
features such as maria, highlands, surface waves. The principle of the
seismograph is explained and the through close-ups of its anatomy and
craters and rilles. It ends with a an exploration of its role in rejuvenating
computer-animated sequence of life on Richter and Mercalli scales are
illustrated. Successful and the soil. As well, the program provides
the moon. Earth Science 11 & Geology experiments that children can
12 0104 English 20 min unsuccessful forecasting of major
earthquakes is explored as well as the reproduce. 0296 English 13 min
effect of earthquakes on society. Earth Intermediate Science
EARTH SCIENCE Science 11 & Geology 12 0104
English 22 min EAT FOR HEALTH (2ND
102027 VH
36 min IJ 1994
EDITION)
000518 VH
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY EARTHQUAKES: OUR 8 min PI 1990
SERIES - The Earth and outer space RESTLESS PLANET Seeing food in its various forms - on
provide Bill Nye with plenty of 000118 VH the farm or in the kitchen, in its cooked
awesome facts for his viewers: 1) or unprepared state - helps young
Dinosaurs, 2) The Moon, 3) Outer 22 min IJ 1994
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY viewers understand that what they eat
Space, 4) Wind and 5) Earth’s affects the way they feel, and
Seasons. 0574 English 36 min SERIES - This video explores the
Earth’s composition including plate contributes to their increased energy
techtonics, continental drift, subduction, and growth. The video emphasizes the
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO seismology, focus, epicentre, and importance of choosing a variety of
LIBRARY SERIES magnitude. It begins with real footage foods from the four basic food groups,
of classrooms during the L.A. and explains how nutrients and
For descriptions see individual titles: minerals supplied by the food we eat
ACID RAIN : THE INVISIBLE earthquake in 1989 and ends with a
review. 0104 English 22 min are used for different purposes by our
THREAT (CC) [101068] bodies. 0350 English 8 min
THE EARTH-MOON SYSTEM (CC)
[102295] EARTH’S CRUST EAT WELL, GROW WELL (2ND
EARTHQUAKES: OUR RESTLESS 002192 VH
PLANET [000118] ED.) (CC)
25 min PI 2004 103907 VH
THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE : 24 min KP 1990
WATER IN MOTION (CC) [102597] BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
SERIES - Bill Nye literally goes to the OUR WONDERFUL BODY SERIES -
INTRODUCING EARTH SCIENCE depths of the earth to explain how the Food. Food. Food. "What is it and why
(CC) [102538] earth’s surface and its inner mantle do humans need it?", wonders space
ROCK CYCLE [102530] differ. 0574 English 25 min explorer Zork in this fully animated
WEATHERING AND EROSION (CC) program. As he searches for answers,
[102602] Zork helps young viewers to identify
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the six kinds of nutrients needed for EATING HEALTHY ON A AN ECHO TO THE SENSE :
health, and to understand why the body BUDGET PROSODY AND FORM IN
needs each kind of nutrient. Physical 104570 VH POETRY
Education K-7, IRP 007 Personal 23 min IS 1992 000191 VH
Planning K-7 0104 English 24 min Who says a nutritious diet has to be 30 min S 1992
expensive? Practical tips for stretching LITERARY VISIONS series - Focuses
your food dollar while maintaining a on the poetic effects of sound, rhythm,
EATING HEALTHY FOR HEART and meter. Concrete imagery is used
HEALTH healthy and balanced diet. 0274
English 23 min to illustrate poetic concepts such as
104564 VH prosody, rhythm, onomatopoeia,
23 min IS 1992 alliteration, and different patterns of
Modern concerns about heart disease EATING HEALTHY WHEN meter. The relationship of word choice,
and staying trim are changing the way DINING OUT meter, and meaning is discussed. The
traditional dishes are prepared. 104565 VH film demonstrates how to scan a poem
Experts provide the latest heart health 23 min IS 1992 for rhythm and also provides historical
information aimed at controlling fat perspective. 0104 English 30 min
intake and reducing cholesterol. 0274 Once an occasional treat, dining out
English 23 min has become a way of life for many
Americans. From fabulous French ECHOINGS OF THE ELDERS:
cuisine to French fries, chefs and TEACHINGS FOR COAST
EATING HEALTHY FOR KIDS nutrition experts provide tips for dining SALISH YOUTH
104562 VH out. 0274 English 23 min 013082 VH
23 min IS 1992 20 min IJS 2000
With today’s changing lifestyles, guess "I hope that each and every one of you
who’s cooking dinner for the kids EAU - RESERVES ET RESEAUX will take something home from this,
tonight?... The kids! Advice from the 013044 VH even it is one small thing, that’s going
experts on what families should know 20:11 min IJS 2001 to mean a lot. You are going to
about making healthy food choices for SERIE TRANSIT D’UN OCEAN A understand what we are trying to tell
children. 0274 English 23 min L’AUTRE - Le Canada possede les you. It is good to see you all sit and
reserves d’eau douce et d’eau salee listen and not keep jumping up and
les plus importantes de la planete. Ce down and leaving the circle. Always
EATING HEALTHY FOR LIFE document video examine les voies carry yourself like that, that way the
104561 VH navigables, les reserves et reseaux elders will be so willing to share with
23 min IS 1992 hydriques du pays et fait valoir you the teachings that are going to help
Go on a nutrition trip through a 24-hour l’importance accordee a l’eau hier you. Because one day will come when
day where healthy foods never looked comme aujourd’hui. Eau nous montre you will be the ones teaching the young
so good and eating right never cette precieuse ressources s’est ones." Agnes Pierre, Coast Salish
sounded so easy. Visit creative chefs revelee a la fois une benediction et un Elder PAC LEA English 20 min
as they cook up healthy gourmet foods defi. Les premiers explorateurs a la
and learn from people whose lives have recherche du passage du Nord-Ouest ECO-EXPLORERS - THE
been changed through good nutrition vers l’Asie se sont egares et ont fait SECRET FOREST
and fitness. 0274 English 23 min naufrage sur les banquises traitresses 000677 VH
de l’Arctique canadien. Le monde 19 min PI 1999
entier a par contre beaucoup prise les The "Eco-Explorers" encourage young
EATING HEALTHY FOR SPORTS minds to explore the natural world
104569 VH eaux cotieres du pays pour
l’abondance de ses stocks de around them. The Secret Forest will
23 min IS 1992 take them on a journey into an old
This video offers important information poissons. 0714 French 20:11 min
growth forest in South West British
to help you develop good eating habits Columbia. They will examine and learn
to complement your exercise routine POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORT about the intricacies of the eco-system
whether you are a weekend athlete or a IN SCHOOLS existing in the forest and the inter-
serious contender. 0274 English dependency and interaction of wildlife,
23 min 013003 VH
23 min TA 2001 fish and insects with the trees. 0565
Designed for teachers, administrators, English 19 min
EATING HEALTHY FOR THE school personnel, and parents, Positive
BEST YEARS Behavior Support in Schools provides ECOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS:
104568 VH an introduction to the seven core PLANTS AND ANIMALS
23 min IS 1992 features of school-wide positive 103130 VH
Studies show being healthy and behavior support, and briefly illustrates 12 min P 1992
looking younger are directly related to their uses within various school Introduces young viewers to the
proper diet and exercise. This video contexts: 1) Committment from relationships between plants, animals
demonstrates how seniors can administrator,2) Team-based and the environments in which they
incorporate nutrition and fitness into implementation,3) Define behavioral live. Adaptations to different land and
their daily routine. 0274 English expectations, 4) Teach behavioral water environments and to the
23 min expectations, 5) Acknowledge/reward changing season. Guide included.
appropriate behavior, 6) Monitor and 0299 English 12 min
EATING HEALTHY FOR WEIGHT correct unacceptable behavior, 7) Use
CONTROL information for decision-making. This is ECOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS
104563 VH a useful tool to demonstrate the 200278 DV
23 min IS 1992 implementation of effective, efficient 14 min I 2006
Overeating and insufficient exercise and durable discipline strategies This program presents a broad
have contributed to one of today’s most proven to decrease students’ disruptive overview of ecology and is an excellent
serious nutrition problems-obesity. behaviors. To learn more about school- introductory tool for course concepts.
Successful nutrition and fitness wide positive behavior support visit the Concepts are introduced in a clear
strategies for losing weight and keeping websites at http://pbis.org and http:// manner and are supported by
it off. 0274 English 23 min uoecs.org. 0765 English 23 min definitions, explanations and examples
where necessary. Active learning is
promoted through visuals and
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thoughtful questions. Captions are ECOSYSTEMS: ORGANISMS EDOUARD MANET: PAINTER OF
easily readable and although AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT MODERN LIFE
numerous, they do not interfere with 001782 VH 104907 VH
the pacing of the video. 20 min IJ 2001 27 min JA
Theaccompanying guide contains a Plants and animals compete and Presents the great French
program script, activity sheets and cooperate in their environment Impressionist as a daring observer of
quizzes. 0414 English 14 min resulting in what is often described as the nineteenth century urban scene.
a "Balance of Nature" within an Examines Manet’s major paintings,
ECOLOGY: ORGANISMS IN ecosystem. 0414 English 20 min using the artist’s own words and those
THEIR ENVIRONMENT of his contemporaries. 0450 English
200274 VH ECOSYSTEMS: THE ROLE OF 27 min
15 min I 2003 ABIOTIC FACTORS
This video examines the interactions 200273 VH EDUCATION
between organisms in their 15 min I 2003 107063 VH
environments, and poses two This program examines the role of non-
living, abiotic factors and the role they 15 min IJ 1989
questions: What are ecosystems and
how do organisms interact in them? play in shaping ecosystems. Five Raises the question: "What do
and How do matter and energy flow in abiotic factors are examined: water, air, Japanese children learn in school?"
the environment? The concepts of soil, heat and light. In addition, three The program looks at some of the
ecosystem, population, niche, food air-mediated cycles ar presented: the subjects that students study from
chain, food web, food pyramid, and the water-cycle, the carbon-dioxide/oxygen kindergarten to high school, as well as
carbon cycle are all explained. 0414 cycle, and the nitrogen cycle. 0414 the examination system that
English 15 min English 15 min determines the outcome of a young
person’s life. 0269 English 15 min
THE ECOLOGY SERIES ECSTASY: THE FACTS
For descriptions see individual titles: 001901 VH EDUCATION AND RECREATION
COMMUNITIES [102976] 21:05 min IJ 2001 107543 VH
FOOD CHAINS [102925] Although MDMA has existed for nearly 11 min PS 1971
SUCCESSION [102924] a century, it has only recently taken its Everything the pioneer child did was
place in the notorious pantheon of part of his education. Formal schooling
ECONOMICS 12: abused street drugs. Commonly known was only a small part of his life. Shows
INTERNATIONAL TRADE (4) as Ecstasy, E, Adam, or XTC, this the example of a quilting bee as a
013014 VH synthetic drug has become combination of work and social activity.
22:30 min S 1993 increasingly popular among college 0495 English 11 min
Video 4 highlights the vital importance students and young adults in recent
of international trade to the British years. At the dawn of the 21st century,
Columbia economy. It reviews the the use of Ecstasy among teens is EDUCATION SEXUELLE - VOL 1
reasons why people and nations trade beginning to be viewed as a national 104049 VH
with each other, and presents a epidemic. The goal of this video and 29 min IS
balanced view of the importance of free Teacher’s Resource Book is to help Trois documents sur les diffèrentes
and fair trade among all nations. It teachers share crucial information phases du dèveloppement sexuel et de
explains the meaning of comparative about Ecstasy with students. 0599 la reproduction. 1. La Pubertè chez les
advantage, economic rent, balance of English 21:05 min garçons (9 min); 2. Le Cycle menstruel
payments, and exchange rates. It de la femme (7 min); 3. La Grossesse
concludes with a review of the EDGE OF ICE et la Naissance (12 min) 0714
opportunities for Canadian trade with 106589 VH French 29 min
Pacific Rim nations, and a reminder 55 min IS 1992
about the contributiion that immigrants Many people consider the sea-ice of EDUCATION SEXUELLE - VOL 2
can make to the B.C. economy. the High Arctic a barrenm, hostile 104050 VH
Episodes 1-4: Trade, The Great Trade environment. Yet this same ice provides 35 min IS
Debate, Exchange Rates and Balance the major habitat for some of the
of Payments and Canada’s Other Presents some of the social and
world’s most spectacular wildlife. With personal dilemmas that kids face when
Trading Partners. 0634 English powerful elegance, this film shows why
22:30 min they are first exposed to drugs.
ice is so crucial to life in the far north. Provides suggestions about other ways
Stunning and unique photography. to deal with these dilemmas rather than
ECOSYSTEMS 0714 English 55 min
000023 VH using drugs. 0714 French 35 min
22 min IJ 1992 EDISON : THE WIZARD OF
UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE SERIES LIGHT THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER
- Understanding Science is a thought 000679 VH VIDEO SERIES
provoking series designed to aid the 53:31 min I 1999 For descriptions see individual titles:
instructor in explaining difficult scientific 1893,West Orange, New COOPERATIVE LEARNING AND
concepts in an easy to understand Jersey...Thomas Edison is obsessed CULTURE [000941]
format. The presenter, Dr. Science, by a vision. "What if I could do for the DISCIPLINE AND PROCEDURES
brings the central focus to the student in eye what my favourite invention, the [000939]
a fun way that is perfect for introducting phonograph, does for the ear?" THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
basic scientific concepts. This volume Edison’s prototype, the "kinetoscope", [000938]
explains ecosystems: Relationships of is jostled by Jack a scruffy twelve year-
plants, animals & environments ; THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER
old who crashes into the lab while [000937]
Dispersal ; Barriers ; Natural community fleeing a truant officer. The boy
; The biomes ; Artificial ecosystems ; LESSON MASTERY [000942]
becomes a kind of Sorcerer’s POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS [000944]
Rhythms. Experiments are conducted Apprentice to Edison, sharing the
to demonstrate each subject PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES
adventure, the late hours and the [000940]
discussed. Lab safety procedures are unrelenting energy of the world’s
presented and used during the THE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATOR
greatest inventor as they create the first [000943]
program. 0601 English 22 min motion pictures. 0687 English
Ecology; Biology 53:31 min
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EFFECTIVE USE OF LENSES EGYPT : QUEST FOR ETERNITY gives Lannie an incredible gift: an
104954 VH 107108 VH awareness of her potential. Good for
JS 60 min IS 1982 IRP Science K -7. 0687 English
Deepen your knowledge of The River Nile gave birth to one of 55:05 min
interchangeable lenses. English history’s great civilizations. Join
Egyptologists as they unravel and ELBOW ROOM : DISTANCES
L’EFFET BOEUF: L’INQUIETANT interpret the riddles of Egypt’s intriguing 013230 VH
POUVOIR DES GEANTS DE past. 0689 English 60 min 8:19 min IJS 2002
L’INDUSTRI 0714 French 8:19 min
001826 VH EGYPT: THE PHARAOHS
50 min JS 2001 106759 VH THE ELDERS ARE WATCHING
Le controle de l’alimentation sera un 19 min IS 1993 (CC)
des enjeux majeurs du prochain siecle. Over the span of 2,500 years 76 105488 VH
C’est une veritable guerre que se Pharaohs ruled ancient Egypt. Starting 9 min S 1990
livrent une poignee de compagnies in the Valley of Kings at Abydos Temple, The video program combines the art of
pour occuper ce marche. Une guerre the program explains the importance of Tsimshian artist Roy Henry Vickers,
d’autant plus dangereuse qu’elle se major Egyptian gods and supernatural slides of B.C. and the Yukon, and a
deroule loin des cameras. L’Effet Boeuf beasts and their relationships to the reading of the poem "The Elders Are
dress un portrait alarmant de l’industrie Pharaohs. It examines the afterlife, Watching". This environmental poem
agro-alimentaire. L’industrie bovine est mummification and the building of the asks the viewer to consider the effects
un exemple comme tant d’autres de la pyramids and the treasures of of man on the land. 0354 English
rationalisation de l’agriculture. Les Tutankhamen - the discovery of the 9 min
animaux sont maintenant engraisses tomb, his vast burial wealth, and the
dans ses parcs ou on est oblige de leur uniqueness of it’s undisturbed ELECTORAL PROCESS, THE:
adminstrer systematiquement des condition. 0574 English 19 min MAKING YOUR MARK
vaccins et des antibiotiques pour eviter 100645 VH
les maladies. Cette facon de faire ne THE EGYPTIAN COLLECTION: 30 min IA 1990
va pas sans de graves repercussions THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL From the Understanding Parliament
sociales et environnementales. 0252 106754 VH series this program looks at the
French 50 min 26 min IS 1992 development of the franchise in
Here is a guide to one of the two Canada, from its genesis to the system
EGG-TO-FRY DISPLAY greatest collections of the glory that we have today, a system that comes as
103411 MO was Egypt: an amazing, seemingly close as is humanly possible to
PS 1985 endless trove of urns, coffins, ensuring that every eligible citizen has
Wooden display rack (6"x4"x1") holding mummies, figurines, statues, carvings, the ability to exercise the franchise
four securely mounted glass vials. paintings, papyri, rings and necklaces while still remaining open to change.
Each vial contains salmon at an early from the British Museum. 0380 0574 English 30 min
development stage. Specimens are English 26 min
preserved in a clear liquid to retain their ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS:OHM’S
natural colour and shape. 0880 EGYPTIAN MONUMENTAL LAW
English STRUCTURES 200232 DV
001038 DV 17 min JS 2007
EGYPT: GIFT OF THE NILE 30 min IJS 2007 The properties of series, parallel, and
106760 VH TECHNOLOGY & ARCHITECTURE IN series-parallel circuits are introduced.
22 min IS 1993 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES - Information ranges from the atom and
The Nile is the stuff of legend and Because Egyptians in the Ancient Era its charged particles to simple electrical
romance, though its journey starts out believed their pharaohs to be gods, circuit set-up and applications.
modestly from the origins in Burundi they built monumental structures in Instruments to measure current and
and Ethiopia. Some 4,100 miles to the which to bury and celebrate them as voltage are demonstrated. Ohm’s Law
north, the river will reach its final immortal. Witness the amazing is illustrated with animated pie charts
destination at the Mediterranean Sea. technologies of the oldest tomb for and basic calculations that isolate each
The Nile River is one of the world’s Thutmose I and of temples in the Valley section of the circuit. Electrical
most significant bodies of water. For of KIngs, such as Hatsheput’s. Also principles pertaining to electromagnets
thousands of years people have see the statues of Abu Simbel,the and solenoids are explained. 0414
depended on its life-giving waters for Great Pyramid of Khufu,and the English 17 min
irrigation and transportation. 0574 Sphinx. 0414 English 30 min
English 22 min ELECTRICAL FIELDS AND
EINSTEIN: LA LUMIERE A LA FORCES
EGYPT: LIFE UNDER THE PUISSANCE 2 PH0612 VH
PHAROAHS 001822 VH 15 min S 1989
106761 VH 52 min IJS 2001 THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE AND
21 min IS 1993 SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS - BEYOND: EDITED VERSION SERIES
Who could look at the great pyramids Une rencontre aussi improbable que la - Coulomb suggested that the electric
and monuments of ancient Egypt and collision de deux planetes survient force, like gravity, is a force acting at a
not wonder what kind of civilization entre le fameux professeur Albert distance obeying an inverse square
created such marvels? For nobles who Einstein et une jeune Noire americaine. law. The idea of a force being
could afford entombment, wall 0252 French 52 min transmitted without bodies in contact
paintings and diorama tell their history. with one another was difficult for most
Archaeologists have also unearthed EINSTEIN: LIGHT TO THE eighteenth and nineteenth century
Egyptian secrets by digging into tells to POWER OF 2 scientists to accept, despite the fact
reveal that the ancient Egyptians were 000725 VH that the same idea was inherent in
skilled farmers, potters, artisans and 55:05 min IJS 1999 Newton’s visualization of gravitational
bronze toolmakers. Scribes wrote in Albert Einstein is a scholar and forces acting through empty space. In
hieroglyphics, allowing the lives of physicist at Princeton University where the mid-nineteenth century, Michael
ancient Egypt’s people and rulers to be he befriends Lannie, a 12 year old Faraday helped resolve this dilemma
read like an open book. 0574 African-American girl whose mother by introducing the concept of an
English 21 min works at the university kitchen. Albert electric field. His powerful insight
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provided a qualitative description of the ELECTRICITY : WHERE DOES ELEPHANT (SIERRA LEONE)
behavior of electric forces which has ELECTRICITY COME FROM? 107103 RE
since been mathematically interpreted. 000038 VH 1915
0571 English 15 min 14 min IS 1992 AFRICAN REPLICA: A household
Physics Space Science and Earth SCIENCE FOR YOU SERIES - ornament carved by the Mende people.
Science Electricity is responsible for many 0001 English
important tasks in our everyday lives;
making heat, transmitting sound, and ELLE ET LUI
ELECTRICAL PRINCIPLES running motors. Experiments include: 002167 VH
200230 DV Attraction Action and The Floating 26 min IJ 2005
18 min IJS 2007 Magnetic Motor. 0574 English 14 SERIE JE VIS TA VIE - Qu’est-ce qui
This program introduces circuits and min se passe quand, l’espace d’une
related components such as wires, journee, un garcon prend la place
switches, insulators and power ELECTROMAGNETIC d’une fille, et une fille celle d’un
sources.Information ranges from the INDUCTION garcon? D’abord, if faut laisser de cote
atom and its charged particles to simple PH0617 VH quelques idees preconcues, comme le
electrical circuit set up and applications. 9 min S 1989 decouvrent Francois et Veronique. Lui
Instruments to measure current and THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE AND est un footballeur chevronne, elle est
voltage are used. Differences between BEYOND: EDITED VERSION SERIES cheerleader. Quelle activite sera la
direct current and alternating current - In 1829 Oersted discovered an electric plus difficile? Tout depend du point de
are demonstrated. The role of magnetic current produces a magnetic field. This vue. 0714 French 26 min
fields as it relates to electrical principles discovery led Michael Faraday on a
(electromagnets and solenoids) is search to find a mechanism that would EMBEDDED
illustrated. 0414 English 18 min cause a magnetic field to produce an 002108 VH
electrical current. This video focuses of 20 min JS 2003
Faraday’s law and relates induced We live in a commercial world and
ELECTRICITY #15 electrical fields and changing magnetic advertising is becoming a surround-
PSC005 VH flux. The computer graphics used to sound experience. While ads used to
21 min P 1990 portray magnetic forces, fields, and be confined to the spaces between
This resource examines the topic of current loops help students form a programs on television and between
electricity. Children in the video model mental picture of these unseen physical articles in newspapers and magazines,
curiosity about various sources of occurrences. 0571 English 9 min these days advertising is embedded
electricity as well as different types of just about everywhere. 0414
electricity such as static and current. Physics Space Science and Earth English 20 min
The flow of electricity from power plant Science
to home outlet is demonstrated. One EMBRYONIC DEVELOPMENT:
segment depicts life in Canada before ELECTROMAGNETISME : THE CHICK
electricity. Cartoon graphics are used INDUCTION ET EFFETS 001500 VH
to illustrate some of the concepts. MOTEURS 25:50 min JS 1953
0319 English 21 min 000831 VH This video illustrates the development
Primary Science 29 min S 1993 of the chick embryo, through all stages
Ce védeo montre comment from germinal disc to hatching,
l’exploitation des principes de employing animated diagrams, and
ELECTRICITY AND HOW IT IS l’electromagnetisme est essentielle cine-micrography of the living embryo.
MADE pour notre mode de vie moderne. Il Normal-speed and time-lapse
000055 VH examine les experiences historiques, photographic sequences, and animated
16 min IS 1961 explique les concepts et illustre leur diagrams, sometimes are used to
This film illustrates how electricity is application dans une large gamme clarify growth processes. Award
produced, what it does and how it is d’inventions. 0267 French 29 min winner. 0714 English 25:50 min
used to give us light, heat, sound and
power. Both static and current ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS EMILY CARR : GROWING PAINS
electricity are illustrated through a PART III 104935 VH
series of simple demonstrations. 0583 200231 DV 58 min S 1978
English 16 min 23 min JS 2006 Emily Carr, Canada’s greatest painter
of the B.C. wilderness and the totem
This program demonstrates the villages of its Indians, grew from a
construction and operation of thyristors, strong-willed child to become a lonely,
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Hall-effect chips, piezo crystals, light
SERIES introspective young woman. Her early
emitting diodes, photoresistors, solar years begin in the beautiful town of
For descriptions see individual titles: cells, fiber optics, photodiodes,
THE MAGIC OF MAGNETS [102467] Victoria, but her work eventually takes
phototransistors and liquid crystal her into the remote rain forests and
displays. 0414 English 23 min coastal villages of the vast province.
ELECTRICITY : HOW IT WORKS 0189 English 58 min
000828 VH ELEMENTARY FOLK DANCE:
16 min JS 2000 LEVEL III EMILY CARR : LITTLE OLD
In this video we examine some basic 105199 VH LADY ON THE EDGE OF
ideas about electricity: from what it is, 20 min 1984 NOWHE
what it can do, how we use its Grade 6 and 7 students demonstrate 104936 VH
properties, how we can deliver more Level III folk dances. 0151 English 57 min S 1978
and how we can measure things about 20 min The second part of this life story of
it. In it we hear about: static electricity, Emily Carr looks into the creative
circuits, electron pumps, sparks, and journey toward a realization of her
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE series artistic truth. After her meeting with
electromagnetism. 0267 English For descriptions see individual titles:
16 min members of Ontario’s illustrious Group
STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS of Seven, she felt isolated, but still she
[000106] pursued her craft vigorously as a
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painter and, later, as a writer. 0189 massive unemployment, environmental ENERGY
English 57 min damage, and demoralisation. The 000022 VH
video poses a powerful, sobering 22 min IJ 1992
THE EMOTIONAL BRAIN : question: In this global war of cut-rate UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE SERIES
ANGER economies, are people on the losing - Understanding science is a thought
013335 DV side? 0714 English 53 min provoking series designed to aid the
45 min S 2005 instructor in explaining difficult scientific
This film opens up with a dramatic EMPIRE BUILDERS concepts in an easy to understand
example ofanger out of control: a man YRY013 VH format. The presenter, Dr. Science,
shoots his wife to "teach her a lesson". 29 min brings the central focus to the student
Using this event and two other real-life ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA in a fun way that is perfect for
examples, the program explores the SERIES - The most significant empire introducing basic scientific concepts.
relationship between anger and brain builders of the 1600’s were the This volume explains energy and its
malfunction (such as pre-frontal cortex Iroquois, whose quest for furs led to a forms: what is energy ; Can matter be
damage), anger and genetic series of fierce attacks on the Hurons, changed into energy? ; How does
regulators, and anger and childhood and the intimidation of settlers in New energy travel? ; Potential energy ;
experiences of mistreatment and France. These raids put the future of Kinetic energy ; Mechanical energy ;
nurturing, and concludes that violent New France in question, until Louis XIV Heat energy. Experiments are
behaviour is a result of the interplay came to power and sent over troops to conducted to demonstrate each subject
between biology and environment. control the Iroquois, and women to discussed. Lab safety procedures are
Good for Psych 12 or Family Studies boost the population. 0471 English presented and used during the
12. 0202 English 45 min 29 min program. 0601 English 22 min
First Nations (Socials) Force and energy
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE : A
NEW VISION... EDUCATO ENDANGERED SPECIES
100080 VH 100872 VH ENERGY
40 min KPIJSCATKP 1996 30 min IS 1992 102362 VH
Based on his best selling book, Explore the plight of such endangered
"Emotional Intelligence : Why it can 20 min IJ 1992
animals as the Rwanda apes, sea lions,
matter more than IQ", Daniel parrots, black-footed ferrets and black This program presents the properties
Goleman’s fascinating and persuasive bears. Find out what danger these of energy and explores energy
new video argues that our view of animals are in and what is being done to conservation - making the most of an
human intelligence is far too narrow. help them. 0274 English 30 min initial amount of energy. 0585
Drawing on groundbreaking research, English 20 min
Goleman shows that Emotional THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM (2ND
Intelligence is more important than IQ ED.)
and can be taught through emotional ENERGY: A FIRST FILM
000521 VH 000558 VH
literacy programs. It is a different way 20 min JS 1982
of being smart that is more critical to 8 min PI 1990
This video provides viewers with the
success in life. In this video, Goleman most recent data concerning the major There are many forms of energy.
explains how schools can help endocrine glands and their hormones, Heat,light,electricity, and chemical
students understand, regulate, and use and clarifies their contributions to energy are forms of energy. Energy
their emotions. See examples of growth, reproduction, metabolism and can be changed from one form to
teaching strategies and classroom homeostasis. Using detailed another. Most of the energy we use in
activities that help students develop animation, the video explicates the any form originally comes from the sun.
emotional intelligence. Goleman’s endocrine system as a complex control Green plants use the energy from the
book is available in the Teachers’ mechanism that regulates critical bodily sun to produce materials such as
Professional Library - Call Number functions by keeping them within sugars that we find useful for food.
152.4 GOL. 0054 English 40 min acceptable limits. 0350 English 0506 English 8 min
20 min
THE EMPEROR’S NEW
CLOTHES (CC) ENEMY ALIEN ENERGY AND CHEMICAL
101596 VH 000405 VH REACTIONS
50 min PJ 1987 26 min JS 1975 002105 VH
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - This is about a people who dared to 23 min JS 2003
"Rags to riches" is an old expression ask: "What are they going to do with Students investigate and explain how
for a person’s rise to wealth. In this us?" The Japanese-Canadians fought chemical reactions release or absorb
Faerie Tale, Alan Arkin and Art Carney long and hard to be accepted as energy. The students put this
turn non-existent clothes into fame and Canadians. It is important that the long information to use as they employ the
fortune. 0807 English 50 min story of injustice, mistrust and hate, scientific method to perform a lab
and eventual triumph should be investigation in which they study the
THE EMPEROR’S NEW remembered. This film tell that story. effect of temperature and limiting
CLOTHES : ... FREE TRADE 0714 English 26 min reagents on the rate of a
(CC) R chemiluminescent reaction. 0414
101290 VH L’ENERGIE AU CANADA English 23 min
53 min JS 1995 100880 VH
Filmed in Canada, the USA and Mexico 8 min IS 1990
over a three-year period, this Sert d’introduction a differents types ENERGY AND WORK
documentary immerses itself in the d’energie utilises au Canada. Elle 000491 VH
stark reality of life before, during and explique les origines, les avantages et 11 min IJ 1990
after the signing of the North American certains desavantages de l’energie au This program demonstrates some of
Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). It gaz naturel, au charbon, a l’huile, de the fascinating characteristics of
takes an incisive look at the profound meme que l’energie nucleaire, solaire, energy including its ability to do work
effects that economic agreements et des marees. Toute l’information se and the fact that it is neither created nor
between big business and government rapporte au Canada et a son role sur la destroyed. 0350 English 11 min
can have on human lives, including scene mondiale de l’energie. 0104
increased cuts to social programs, French 8 min
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ENERGY CHOICES through practical knowledge and les idees sont revolues. 0252
102366 VH reform. 0574 English 30 min French 47 min
43 min IJS 1995
This Canadian video takes an in-depth THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND EPISODE #2- THE GREAT
look at how our society uses energy, SOCIETY PYRAMID OF KHUFU
the impacts of those choices, and 106875 VH 002153 DV
future options. A combination of 30 min JS 1990 15 min PI 2003
animation, graphics, and music help THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES - The second programme, "The Great
develop these topics that are relevant Program #18 - The Enlightenment and Pyramid of Khufu" follows Nakht
to the Science and Social Studies Society - scientists and social reformers through the years of working on the
curriculum. 0612 English 43 min espouse universal human rights during pyramid to its completion and the burial
a peaceful and prosperous period. The of the Khufu. It focuses on how and
ENERGY FROM THE SUN (2ND Modern Philosophers - freedom of why the pyramid was built,
EDITION) thought and expression are explored by concentrating on skills of measurement
000508 VH French, English and American thinkers. and engineering and also on beliefs.
18 min IJS 1990 0574 English 30 min 0604 English 15 min
Solar energy may be one answer to the
concerns of today’s energy conscious THE ENVIRONMENT SHOW (CC) EQUINOXES,MAREES ET
world. This video takes a fascinating ISC068 VH TEMPETES
look at the various ways modern 24 min I 1989 200206 DV
technology is used to capture and store This video introduces environmental 50 min IJS 2001
the sun’s energy - as an alternative to issues such as acid rain, non- SERIE AU COEUR DES OCEANS - Au
fossil fuel, and as the key to developing biodegradeable materials and air coeur des oceans: Equinoxes, marees
domestic energy sources for the future. pollution. It examines the effect of et tempetes presente l’histoire naturelle
0350 English 18 min these toxins on the earth. Divided into de notre planete oceane - de ces
three eight-minute segments, this littoraux plus familiers jusqu’aux
LES ENFANTS AU PRINTEMPS resource stresses the importance of mysteres de ses mers les plus
ET EN ETE protecting the earth’s environment. profondes. 0414 French 50 min
102278 VH Closed Captioned for the Hearing
15 min P 1988 Impaired. 0189 English 24 min EQUIPOTENTIALS AND FIELDS
Les enfants dècouvrent que la nature Intermediate Science PH0613 VH
connaı̂t d’importants changements 11 min S 1989
avec la belle saison en observants nid ENVIRONMENT & SOCIETY THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE AND
de rouges-gorges, au dèbut et la fin de BEYOND: EDITED VERSION SERIES
l’ètè. 0665 French 15 min 200244 DV
- This video explores the relationships
23 min IJ 2006
between electric potentials and electric
LES ENFANTS EN AUTOMNE The main interaction between the fields. Contour lines of a landscape are
102276 VH environment and society is our reliance mapped as an analogy for mapping the
11 min P 1988 on the Earth’s renewable, contours of electric potentials in an
Tout en s’amusant dans la forlt, les nonrenewable and flow resources. In electric field. Electrical discharges are
enfants admirent le coloris automnal et this program students will explore how also discussed along with the
hument les parfums de la nouvelle society uses the Earth’s resources to relationships among energy, voltage,
saison. 0665 French 11 min meet our most basic needs for food, and charge. 0571 English 11 min
water and shelter, and how those same
resources influence how and where we Physics Space Science and Earth
THE ENGLISH CIVIL WAR Science
106954 VH live. Students also consider critical
39 min JA environmental issues related to our use
of energy resources and learn to L’ERABLE CANADIAN
In 1642 a rebellion began; by 1649 it DOCUMENTAIRE SUR
appreciate the interconnectedness of
had become a revolution. This video Earth’s systems. 0414 English 23 L’EMBLEME DU
examines the long term factors which 104427 VH
contributed to the war, and reenacts min
30 min I 1995
the battle of Edgehill to show the Documentaire Sur L’Embleme du
methods of fighting and arms used. L’ENVOL DES TROIS
COLOMBES: LE 10 Canada. Chante l’hymne national.
0140 English 39 min Cèlèbre la Flte du Canada, le 1er juillet
SEPTEMBRE 1965
000967 VH dans la capitale. Ecoutè comment la
ENGLISH COMPOSTION: 47 min S 2000 feuille d’èrable a trouvè sa placè sur le
WRITING FOR AN AUDIENCE LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT FAIT LE drapeau canadien. Fais la
For descriptions see individual titles: QUEBEC SERIES - Le matin du 10 connaissance de cinq èrables
ARGUMENT [000998] septembre 1965, Jean Marchand, indigènes du Canada. Voyage a
NARRATIVE WRITING [001000] Gerard Pelletier et Pierre Elliot Trudeau travers le Canada pour observer une
PERSUASION [000999] convoquent la presse et confirment la cabane à sucre au Quèbec, des
rumeur voulant que les trois fameux bourgeons printanniers dans la règion
ENJEUX amis se presentent aux elections du Pacifique, une cabane dans les
For descriptions see individual titles: federales sous la banniere du Parti arbres au milieu des prairies, un
ADOS-DOLLAR [002112] liberal du Canada. Cette nouvelle plongeon estival dans l’Atlantique et les
inouie et pour le moins surprenante coloris d’automne en Ontario. 0329
THE ENLIGHTENED DESPOTS menera le pays vers un destin dont la French 30 min
106874 VH portee, a ce moment-la, est
30 min JS 1990 insoupconnee. Surnommes "Les trois ERIC WILSON’S CANADA (NS,
THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES colombes", ces "citoyens du monde", PEI, NF)
- Program #17 - The Enlightened comme ils aimaient se definir, sont elus ILA069 VH
Despots - monarchs consider reforms au mois de novembre 1965 et 32 min IJ 1989
but not at the expense of their own s’envolent donc pour Ottawa avec la Eric Wilson, a B.C. author, introduces
power. The Enlightenment - Western ferme intention de creer un nouveau viewers to three Maritime provinces.
European philosophers argue that the climat politique afin de moderniser ce Three separate ten to twelve minute
dignity of man can best be raised pays aux valeurs trop victoriennes dont sections each dealing with Wilson’s
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research for his books. 0571 ESSAY WRITING TECHNIQUES EVEREST: THE DEATH ZONE
English 32 min IN ENGLISH STUDIES 013382 VH
Intermediate Language Arts 105344 VH 60 min IJS 1999
26 min IJ 1991 Get ready for a breathtaking trek up Mt.
L’EROSION DENTAIRE The main sections of the video are: Everest, from Base Camp at 17,600
200209 DV understanding the question, gathering feet: through the chilling corpse-strewn
8 min IJS 2003 evidence, making a plan, and writing the Death Zone; to the very pinnacle of the
L’absorption abusive de boissons essay. Teacher’s notes are designed to Earth, five and a half miles above sea
acidulées abime les dents. Des be of use in conjunction with the video. level.In the wake of the 1996 disaster
experts decrivent et expliquent les 0267 English 26 min that took 8 climbers in a single day,
caries dentaires causées par ces scientists follow a team of hikers to
boissons, en particulier chez les measure, for the first time ever, the toll
L’ETE high-altitude climbing takes on the
adolescents. On presente un choix de 102286 VH
boissons meilleures pour la sante. heart, lungs, blood and brain. 0739
6 min PJ English 60 min
0414 French 8 min Version française de 525 VR 013.
ESKIMO ARTIST : KENOJUAK 0495 French 6 min EVERYDAY EINSTEIN
104678 VH 200264 DV
20 min I 1964 L’ETE ET SES HEROS 46 min S 2006
This program shows beautiful prints by 105303 VH THE NATURE OF THINGS SERIES -
the Inuit artist Kenojuak. It also shows 25 min JA 1990 The Theory of Relativity is Albert
how drawings are transferred to stone Evoque le courage et la dètermination Einstein’s most famous legacy, but he
and then printed for sale in the south. de quelques athlètes olympiques made many other contributions to the
0714 English 20 min canadiens : le boxeur Shawn world of science. David Suzuki is
O’Sullivan, la coureuse Jacqueline excellent as host and narrator, and the
THE ESKIMO: FIGHT FOR LIFE Gareau, le cycliste Alex Stieda et la choice of notable scientists for
000474 VH gymnase Caroline Wood. Version commentary is good. Although this
51:06 min IJ 1970 français de "Heroes of Summer". resource seems appropriate for
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - An 0941 French 25 min exploring the relationship between
authentic record of the life of the science and technology for students in
Netsilik Inuit of the Pelly Bay region of that course, the vocabulary, definitions
EUGENE DELACROIX: THE and explanations are more geared
the Canadian Arctic during their last RESTLESS EYE
migratory camp. It shows the old Inuit toward the Physics 11 program. 0414
culture, the communal life of the seal
hunters and their families, and their 65 min JA 1980
complete adaptation to their The artist’s own journal tells the story of EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE
environment. This film was produced, one of France’s greatest painters (1798- RENAISSANCE
with commentary, from footage brought 1863), who was also a passionate lover 002172 DV
out of the Arctic by anthropologists. of music and an accomplished writer. 23 min IJ 2004
0714 English 51:06 min 0451 English 65 min RENAISSANCE FOR STUDENTS
SERIES - Everyday Life in the
THE ESKIMOS OF POND INLET EUROPE AFTER THE FALL OF Renaissance explores typical homes,
107211 VH ROME (410 - 1066 A.D.) 1 diets and clothing during this period.
52 min S 1989 106880 VH Witness the changing roles of work,
Pond Inlet is a new village built by the 20 min JS 1995 education, religion, art and
Canadians on Baffin Island. Many of Historical reenactments filmed on entertainment in family life over three
the Inuit remember the earth-and-stone location in a reconstructed seventh- centuries across Europe. This
houses in which they once lived as century Anglo-Saxon village in production uses a mix of realistic
semi-nomadic hunters and trappers. England, combined with live-action dramatic reconstructions and visits to
That was before the white man came to imagery from other fascinating Dark present-day Florence to keep students’
their land. 0941 English 52 min Ages sites bring this important period interest. 0868 English 23 min
to life. 0599 English 20 min
L’ESPOIR ET LA COLERE(1964 EVERYDAY SIMPLE MACHINES
A 1976) EPISODE 16A 200276 DV
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE LES EVENEMENTS D’OCTOBRE 11 min I 2007
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 1970 Definitions, visuals, graphics, and
107443 VH activities are used to introduce simple
L’ESPOIR ET LA COLERE(1964 87 min S 1992 machines and show how they work.
A 1976) EPISODE 16B Le film retrace les faits saillants qui ont Well-selected vocabulary explains the
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE marquè l’automne 1970, au Quèbec. concepts, while a variety of visuals
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 0714 French 87 min engages students. The program covers
the learning outcomes for Physical
ESSAY WHAT? EVEREST: CLIMB FOR HOPE Science at the grade 5 level, and could
001763 VH 105307 VH be used as an introduction to a unit on
25 min JS 2003 50 min IS 1994 the topic. The guide contains useful
How often do students have their support materials such as blackline
A climb inspired by the Father of a masters, assess menttools, a program
essays reviewed by the likes of Aristotle, disabled daughter, to conquer two lofty
Shakespeare and Mark Twain? Four script and experiments. 0414
challenges: Mt. Everest and the English 11 min
teens compete in the televised finals of medical mystery of "Rett Syndrome."
a national essay writing contest judged
Travel from Kathmandu, across Nepal
by these illustrious authors. Each into Tibet. Approach Everest from the EVERYDAY THINGS IN EARLY
student in this ethnically diverse group rarely climbed North side... For every CANADA - PART 1
is already a "winner" in one of the four 107421 VH
three climbers who have reached the
major essay categories: descriptive, summit, another has died. 0357 24 min PI
narrative, persuasive, or expository. English 50 min Part 1) "Jamie Really Like to Eat".
0269 English 25 min Watch Jamie fish, pluck ducks, trap
rabbits, churn butter, collect eggs and
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bake bread in pioneer times. Part 2) EXCRETORY SYSTEM (2ND ED.) EXPLORERS I : COOK,
"Emily’s Journey". Follow Emily as she 103885 VH MACKENZIE, THOMPSON,
uses every means of transportation 14 min JS 1980 SELKIRK
available in the 1850’s. Part 3) "Wooly’s THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Shows 106252 VH
Gift" takes you step by step through the how the kidneys, skin and lungs remove 100 min
making of fabric for Annie’s new dress. wastes produced by the living cells of VISIT FROM CAPTAIN COOK: Cook’s
See wool carded, spun into yarn, dyed the body. 0299 English 14 min stopovers among the Nootka Indians on
and woven. 0599 English 24 min the west coast of Vancouver Island (16
THE EXERCISE AND REST FILM min); ALEXANDER MACKENZIE : THE
EVERYDAY THINGS IN EARLY 104018 VH LORD OF THE NORTH: Mackenzie’s
CANADA - PART 2 12 min PI 1988 arduous canoe trip up the Mackenzie
107422 VH A video to motivate youngsters to get River (27 min); DAVID THOMPSON :
41 min PI 1986 up and exercise. 0983 English 12 THE GREAT MAPMAKER: Thompson
Contents: l. The new schoolhouse. 2. min mapped over a million square miles of
The new schoolteacher. 3. Henry uncharted territory (28 min); SELKIRK
settles in Upper Canada. 4. EXISTING-LIGHT OF RED RIVER: History comes to life
Homesteading on the prairies. 0599 PHOTOGRAPHY in this dramatic story of the Red River
English 41 min 104955 VH (Winnipeg) settlement (28 min). 0714
English 100 min
JS
EVERYTHING METIS Enjoy taking pictures by natural light
002046 VH (without flash). English EXPLORERS OF CANADA
24 min S 2003 SERIES
This well-designed, engaging program S00327 VH
is part of the Seekers II series. Using
EXPLAINING MATTER : For descriptions see individual titles:
CHEMICAL CHANGE DAVID THOMPSON [107502]
strong, articulate role models, it 102323 VH
explores issues relevant to aboriginal HENRY HUDSON [107499]
12 min JS 1982 JACQUES CARTIER [107500]
students, Investigates the cultural
survival, social equity and economic Computer-generated graphics and JOHN CABOT [106254]
inclusion of Metis youth. A clear animation provide a basis for RADISSON AND GROSEILLIERS
understadning how molecules build up [107498]
description and definition of the Metis
is provided - their location, social and break down in the process of SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN [107503]
conditions, language, and challenges chemical change. This humorous, SIMON FRASER [107504]
facing Metis youth. 0414 English energetic program explains the inner SIR ALEXANDER MACKENZIE
24 min structure of the atom, and shows [107501]
viewers how the ability to predict
EVOLUTION chemical change allows for the creation EXPLORERS SERIES
002141 DV of new substances. 0793 English For descriptions see individual titles:
45 min IJS 2005 12 min CAPTAIN JAMES COOK
Host Bill Nye showcases great (1728-1779) [HI0213]
scientific discoveries that have given EXPLORERS 2 : CABOT, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
insight to extinction and survival CHAMPLAIN, HUDSON, (1451-1506) [HI0215]
patterns of the Earth’s diverse species. STEFANSSO
Features the history of paleontology, 106253 VH K/1 CAPP NUTRITION KIT:
beginning at the site of an asteroid that 87 min EXPLORING FOOD
may have brought about the demise of OHN CABOT : A MAN OF THE 19999 KT
the dinosaurs. He explores Linnaeus’ RENAISSANCE: A drama about the KP 2001
1735 species classification system first European, an Italian adventurer With ’Exploring Food’ this video is
which is still in use and features a sailing under the British flag, to set foot designed to fulfill the Healthy Living
dramatic re-creation of Darwin’s on mainland North America (28 min); component of the CAPP curriculum.
development of the theory of evolution. SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN (QUEBEC These new kits include suggested
0585 English 45 min 1603): Champlain’s colourful career as instructional strategies and learning
explorer, colonizer, founder of Quebec resources. A multi-media approach is
L’EVOLUTION DE LA City, Governor of New France, used and recommended web sites are
CONSTITUTION CANADIENNE cartographer, and writer (15 min); also listed. The resources have been
107439 VH LAST VOYAGE OF HENRY HUDSON: evaluated locally by the Community
30 min IS 1988 Account of Hudson’s last attempt to Nutritionist of the North Shore Health
La prèsente pellicale sonore en trois discover the Northwest Passage (28 Region. Contents in this kit include CD
parties retrace le dèveloppement du min); STEFANSSON : THE ARCTIC and tape by Raffi, Climbing the
système constitutionel du Canada et PROPHET: Stefansson made the study Rainbow resource manual, a
dèfinit les questions entourant la of the Arctic and its inhabitants his life’s Scholastic Program resource, a
constitution telle qu’elle existe nos work, and added more to modern mystery food can and several books
jours. 0910 French 30 min knowledge of the region than anyone about the cultural influence over food.
else of our time (16 min). 0714 Helps students identify foods that
English 87 min
EVOLUTION OF CELLS (CC) contribute to good health and promotes
102937 VH awareness of the influence of family
17 min S 1990 THE EXPLORERS: A CENTURY and cultural background on their food
This video presents current views on OF DISCOVERY choices. 0755 English
cell evolution. It traces the development 106241 VH
of cells from prokaryotes to eukaryotes 90 min IS 1988 EXPLORING GENRES
to colonial organisms and eventually to Now you can relive some of the most 000963 VH
large multicellular organisms. significant expeditions in history. Follow 18 min IJS 1999
Symbiosis is explained and used to Robert E. Peary to the North Pole...join An imaginative and entertaining
account for the origin of mitochondria Jane Goodall for her pioneering work resource to help students understand
and chloroplasts in eukaryotic cells. with chimpanzees...climb Mount genre and the different components of
Embryo development is used to Everest on the first American ascent. genre. When Scoop, an outdated
illustrate cell differentiation. Biology 11 0689 English 90 min whodunnit character from the 1940s
& 12 0104 English 17 min loses his genre, he journeys through
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several different genres including a EXPLORING VEGETARIANISM : EYE
fairy tale, science-fiction, gothic, A HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE 103716 MO
adventure, rap, and romance. Teaching 000332 VH PS
notes accompany the video, with the 19 min IJS 1998 issectible model of right eye and
aim that students will develop their own Many questions will be answered in attached muscles. 0759 English
creative skills as they experiment with this comprehensive video about a
writing narrative texts, concentrating on popular but often misunderstood
particular characteristics of different subject. Terms like vegan, ovolacto THE EYE : AN INSIDE STORY
genre. 0267 English 18 min vegetarian, and ovo vegetarian will be 000403 VH
clearly defined.Through interviews with 11 min IJS 1978
EXPLORING INHERITANCE AND a registered dietician and several Skillful dissection and examination of a
GENETICS vegetarians, viewers will be given cow’s eye show the various parts - lens
001779 VH information on the types of foods they pupil, iris, retina, cornea, sclera,
need to eat every day in order to choroid, vitreous humor, and ciliary
25 min IJS 2001
maintain a healthy, well-balanced diet. body - and the functions of each.
A good introduction to genetics and Photography through the eye itself and
inheritance is provided. The first part In addition, menus for an entire day are
included: one set for vegetarians who other unique demonstrations reveal the
introduces Mendel’s principle while the mechanics of this complex organ.
second part discusses modifying this don’t consume either dairy or egg
products and one for vegetarians who 0574 English 11 min
principle. Terms introduced and
explained are: pure-bred, cross-bred, do. 0599 English 19 min
genes, alleles, dominance, incomplete THE EYE HEARS, THE EAR
dominance and chromosones. 0414 EXPRESSIONS OF ABORIGINAL SEES
English 25 min YOUTH 105157 VH
002045 VH 59 min I
EXPLORING MARS 18 min S 2003 Norman McLaren makes moving
001999 VH This video deals with problems First pictures without cameras, and music
Nations people have faced in the past tracks without instruments. He has
21 min J 2002 and are still dealing with today:
The possibilities of landing a human made the eye hear, by giving music
residential schools, loss of native shape on the screen. He has made the
team on Mars and of discovering languages, racism and the
evidence of life there have inspired a ear see, by producing sound from
misunderstanding of their culture. The shapes drawn onto the sound track.
range of projects. This video reviews video itself features three young
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab’s 0601 English 59 min
Aboriginal artists who find their voices
unsuccessful missions to land on or and confidence through the use of film
place probes in orbit around Mars. and media. The Resource Guide THE EYES OF NYE
0414 English 21 min delves into personal and interactive For descriptions see individual titles:
activities that engage students. 0414 ANTIBIOTICS [013341]
EXPLORING THE ANIMAL English 18 min GENETICALLY MODIFIED FOODS
KINGDOM [013342]
002025 VH EXPRESSIONS SERIES
18 min I 2004 For descriptions see individual titles:
Effectively using images of various EYES ON THE UNIVERSE
JACK SHADBOLT: 102239 VH
animals around the world to engage METAMORPHOSIS [A00134]
the audience, this video explores in a 11 min 1994
RICHARD PRINCE: FORM AND This video uses computer enhanced
clear, concise manner how animals FANTASY [A00202]
differ. It fits well with the Grade 6 images, graphics and photography to
WAYNE NGAN: REFLECTIONS OF show how a variety of telescopes are
curriculum topic, Diversity of Life. The EARTH [A00200]
video is chunked, allowing teachers to being used to advance our
show one segment at a time. 0414 understanding of space phenomena.
English 18 min EXPULSION: THE STORY OF From the GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA
ACADIA Series. and IRP006 0104 English
013376 VH 11 min
EXPLORING THE ANIMAL 48 min J 2004
KINGDOM SERIES This video provides a unique look into
For descriptions see individual titles: F.R. SCOTT: RHYME AND
the Great Upheaval, the expulsion and REASON
PETS AND THEIR WILD deportations of Acadians from their
RELATIVES (EXPLORING THE 105484 VH
lands and homes during the mid- 58 min I
ANI [104500] eighteenth century.Melancholy in tone,
this production successfully highlights This is the story of Scott’s remarkable
EXPLORING THE the tumultuous experience of the career: his role in the founding of the
RENAISSANCE (1350 - 1650 Acadian people and how they came to CCF Party in the 1930’s, his years as a
settle in eastern Canada. 0373 teacher of constitutional law, as a
A.D.) modernist poet, and as a champion of
civil liberties. 0714 English 58
20 min IS min
This program provides an excellent EXTREMIS: VOICES OF
insight into the "rebirth" of Europe or DISPOSABLE PEOPLE
the Renaissance. To help students 013360 DV FABLES AND FANTASY
better understand the marvelous 52 min JS 2003 101613 VH
innovations in art, literature, In the Dominican Republic, workers cut 58 min PI 1980
communications, architecture, science, over a ton of sugar cane a day for one A collection of six animated films for
religion, and explorations that occurred dollar. In the US, exploited farm children of all ages. Contains: 1) The
during this "rediscovery period," a workers are outraged.In India 18 million Tender Tale of Cinderella Penguin, 2)
significant portion of the video is people are held in bondage. Earning a Sea Dream, 3) Tchou Tchou, 4) The
devoted to a historical review of the living in conditions that are nothing Trout That Stole the Rainbow, 5) Mary
1400 years prior to the Renaissance. short of slavery is still commonplace. of Mile 18 and 6) The Magic Flute
0599 English 20 min 0373 English 52 min 0714 English 58 min
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FABLES AND FANTASY 2 THE DANCING PRINCESS (CC) THE FALLEN FEATHER
105807 VH [101608] 200298 DV
54 min PI HANSEL AND GRETEL (CC) 94 min JS 2008
8 animated short films: The North Wind [101593] Between 1879 and 1986, upwards of
and the Sun, Fine Feathers, Blackberry LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (CC) 100,000 children in Canada were
Subway Jam, Mr. Frog Went a- [101601] forcibly removed and placed into Indian
Courting, A Chairy Tale, The Hoarder, THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN Industrial Residential Schools. Their
The Story of Cinderella, and the Peep (CC) [101599] unique culture was stripped away to be
Show. 0714 English 54 min PINOCCHIO (CC) [101606] replaced with a foreign European
THE PRINCESS WHO HAD NEVER identity. Their family ties were cut,
FABLES, LES LAUGHED (CC) [101603] parents were forbidden to visit their
106023 VH RAPUNZEL (CC) [101600] children, and the children were
28 min JS 1993 RIP VAN WINKLE (CC) [101602] prevented from returning home. Fallen
Livrofolie" sèrie - Par des dramatiques, RUMPELSTILTSKIN (CC) [101604] Feather provides an in-depth critical
des entrevues, des critiques de livres THE SNOW QUEEN (CC) [101605] analysis of the driving forces behind
et un humour contagieux, Vincent the creation of these residential
Bilodeau et Fanny Lauzier introduisent THE FALL OF COMMUNISM: schools. 0414 English 94 min
les jeunes au plaisir de la lecture. COLD WAR PART 4
Chaque èpisode explore un thème et 002056 VH
prèsente une oeuvre littèraire cèlèbre. 18 min JS 2004 FAMILIES OF EGYPT
0665 French 28 min The limitations of diplomacy and arms 001760 VH
control are evident at the Reykjavik 30 min I 2002
THE FABULOUS FIVE: OUR Summit of 1986. Romanian, Czech, Families of the world takes you on a
SENSES and Lithuanian reforms set the stage fantastic journey to another country
200272 VH for the Berlin Wall’s destruction and the where you view the unique lives of two
18 min K 2005 subsequent dissolution of the Soviet children and their families. Focuses on
An 18-minute video designed to help Union. 0414 English 18 min the way of life, family interaction, foods
children identify their five senses and and celebrations. Join us in our visit to
show them how their senses allow them FALL OF NEW FRANCE the countryside, cities, schools and
to know their world. Some descriptive YRY015 VH homes of two families. 0414 English
vocabulary is developed (e.g. sweet, 29 min 1987 30 min
salty, sour, and bitter) to describe ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
tastes. 0414 English 18 min SERIES - A study of the "great war for
empire" waged in Europe in the early FAMILIES OF THE WORLD
FACES OF CHINA part of the 18th century, and how it SERIES
BE0236 VH affected Anglo-French relations in For descriptions see individual titles:
23 min I 1988 North America. Also, causes of the JAPAN [106436]
Nearly one out of every five persons on second phase of the great war; the
earth lives in China. The Great Wall, expulsion of the Acadians in the
built over 2000 years ago, courses the 1750’s; and the dramatic shift of power FAMILY
landscape in testimony to China’s in North America after 1758. 0471 107061 VH
ancient past. The program shows the English 29 min 15 min 1989
profound changes which the twentieth First Nations (Socials) Explores the lives of children in three
century has brought to China and its Japanese families, and focuses on the
people. 0583 English 23 min relationships among family members.
FALL OF THE AZTEC & MAYA
Business Education EMPIRES Also, the local neighbourhood
013172 VH association which is the heart of the
FACES OF JAPAN SERIES 65 min IJS 2000 community life and illustrates the
For descriptions see individual titles: ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES - Japanese spirit of mutual cooperation
SUMO : AN AMERICAN PORTRAIT The brilliant and powerful cultures of and support which begins in the family
[107051] Mesoamerica (the Olmecs, Zapotecs, and extends to the community. 0269
Toltecs, Aztecs, Aztecs and Maya) English 15 min
FACTORING IN MENDEL believed that one day the God-man
001003 VH Quetzalcoatl would return from the east
10 min S 1986 to claim his throne. The coincidental FAMILY AFTER FAMILY
ORGANIC EVOLUTION SERIES - arrival of the Spaniard Hernando 100926 VH
Darwin was unable to explain how Cortez at the prescribed time fulfilled 30 min S 1994
characteristics are transferred from this fatal doctrine. This story not only A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES -
generation to generation. The solution traces the Spanish conquest of the Subject: Family Law - Divorce. 0953
is found in Gregor Mendel’s Aztecs and Maya, but also follows the English 30 min
experiments with the common pea journey. 0357 English 65 min
plant. Finally, an examination of
dominant and recessive traits, and of FALL OF THE BERLIN WALL, FAMILY DOWN THE FRASER
the Hardy-Weinberg law. 0471 THE 000634 VH
English 10 min 106970 VH 27:52 min I 1991
51 min I 1991 A video which follows the adventure of
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES Takes students to the closing of the the Wright family as they raft down the
For descriptions see individual titles: Iron Curtain across the face of Eastern Fraser River from Tete Jaune Cache in
THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES Europe and journeys through time to its the Rockies to the Pacific. Along the
(CC) [101596] dramatic re-opening. This startling, way they learn about the history of the
political and economic revolution river, see traces of former settlements,
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES comes as the culmination of years of and encounter pioneers with lifestyles
For descriptions see individual titles: Cold War brought on by the changes very different from their own urban
THE BOY WHO LEFT HOME TO that occurred in European politics after ways. 0714 English 27:52 min
FIND OUT ABOUT THE SHIVE WWII. 0274 English 51 min
[101609]
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FAMILY KALEIDOSCOPE THE FARM FAULTING AND FOLDING
002078 VH 107541 VH 102529 VH
15 min PI 2003 10 min PI 18 min JS 1992
Using discussion and interviews, the This video, about a pioneer farm, EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY.
video discusses the similarities and covers planting, harvesting and using This program explores the processes
differences in families. It presents crops during the pioneer days. 0495 that result in the faulting and folding of
ideas and activities that students can English 10 min the earth’s crust. Recent footage from
use to explore their own family culture. the California Earthquake of 1989 is
0414 English 15 min used to illustrate one of the ways that
FARM / AMUSEMENT PARK faults and folds affect humans. The
104419 VH combination of full-motion footage and
THE FANTASTIC WORLD OF 30 min P 1987 computer graphics provides vivid
M.C. ESCHER explanations for the often difficult
104948 VH TERRIFIC TRIPS SERIES - A TRIP
TO THE FARM - Matt Weissmann and concepts of faulting and folding. 0599
50 min 1994 English 18 min
his family live on a dairy farm. We
The works of the Dutch graphic artist, spend a day with them as Matt tells all
Maurits Cornelis Escher (1898-1972), about the animals and work on the FEAST AMID FAMINE: WORLD
have intrigued and delighted for farm. A TRIP TO THE AMUSEMENT FOOD PARADOX RADOX
generations. His distortions of space PARK - Some lucky children spend an 100898 VH
and time, steeped in fantastic imagery, exciting day at Six Flags Over Georgia 60 min 1990
have created a dedicated following Amusement Park. We circle the sky
around the world. But who was the man Pt. One: Killing With Kindness - The
with them on airplane and parachute Paradox. There is enough food to feed
behind the intricate and mysterious rides, and steam through a park on an everyone. Third World nations are kept
designs? What inspired his unique and old train. 0393 English 30 min
often bizarre prints? And what are the out of the world economy by the very
surpluses sent to feed them. Pt. Two:
mathematical principles at work in so Technology and the Green Revolution.
much of Escher’s art? Through first- FARMING/LIFE CYCLES
person accounts by his friends and Under-developed nations need to
000862 VH produce their own food for themselves
mathematicians, computer animated 52 min IJS 1999
recreations of his work, and a look at his and for sale in the world market. Pt.
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY Three: Balance of Trade. Trade
sources of inspiration in Italy and Spain, SERIES - Divided in two parts, this imbalance leads to Third World
this video answers these questions and video includes experiments. The
more in an engaging exploration that countries being squeezed out of the
farming portion is 26 minutes longer, marketplace. 0601 English 60
will enrich the understanding and just as the life cycles section is. 0574 min
appreciation of Escher and his art. English 52 min
0551 English 50 min FEELING YES, FEELING NO
(KIT)
FANTASY AND ILLUSION FAST FOOD: WHAT’S IN IT FOR 080904 KT
104851 AP YOU? 30 min PA 1999
IS 1991 104040 VH This kit contains all 4 videos including 3
This portfolio includes 24 Visuals, each 16 min I for students and the 4th one for Adults/
18 x 24", laminated for durability, in a Alex and Karen learn which foods are Parents.There is a resource package to
sturdy, convenient carrier. Information high in saturated fat, cholesterol and assist parents and teachers in using
and commentary on the back of each sugar, and how to make better choices this sexual abuse prevention program.
Visual, including discussion of how the at their favourite fast food hangout, as Co-produced by National Film Board
work relates to the theme of the well as at home. Live action with and Knowledge Network. 0714
portfolio. A study guide is included. computer graphics and rap music. English 30 min
0327 English 0244 English 16 min
FEELING YES, FEELING NO:
FANTASY LITERATURE: THE FATEFUL DECADE: FROM PART 1
INTRODUCTION-SWORDS & LITTLE ROCK TO THE CIVIL 000995 VH
SORCERY 14:06 min IJ 1984
100654 VH
001728 VH This video and the accompanying
27 min JS user’s guide teach children basic skills
25 min IJS 2003 Follow the civil rights movement that build self-worth, self-confidence
Get ready for a fun-filled exploration of accelerating: marches, clashes with and good judgement. Children are
the fabulous genre of fantasy literature. the police, the jailing of demonstrators, encouraged to appreciate, take pride in
The Standard Deviants cover some of the murder of Medgar Evers, the , and take responsibility for their own
fantasy literature’s greatest stories, bombing of the Baptist church in bodies, as well as to recognize and
including The Lord of the Rings, Le Birmingham, sit-ins and protests, the express related feelings. 0714
Morte d’Arthur, and Beowulf, with a Montgomery March, the Mississippi English 14:06 min
special look at what makes these Freedom March, Martin Luther King,
stories so great. 0414 English 25 Jr.’s famous speeches, his funeral, and
min LBJ’s signing of the Civil Rights Bill of
FEELING YES, FEELING NO:
PART 2
1968. 0380 English 27 min 000996 VH
FARLEY MOWAT: OWLS IN THE 13:43 min IJ 1984
FAMILY The Part 2 of Feeling Yes, Feeling No,
105703 VH FATS
001724 VH and the accompanying user’s guide
13 min I reinforce the understanding of "yes"
One of Canada’s foremost authors, 21 min IJ 2001
Fat? UGH! Hold on a second. Although feelings and "no" feelings and
Farley Mowat, describes his prairie introduce skills to help children assess
boyhood and the animals he knew then. many of us try to avoid fat, it is a nutrient
that is essential for the body to function. potentially dangerous situations
He discusses the writing of "Owls in the involving strangers. It also provides
Family," and reads a chapter in which The Standard Deviants go over both
the helpful and harmful properties of each child with a simple, non-
the owl, Wol, scares away a group of threatening definition of sexual assault.
bullies. 0599 English 13 min fat. 0414 English 21 min
0714 English 13:43 min
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FEELING YES, FEELING NO: sentir les fleurs plutot que de combattre FIELD FLOWERS
PART 3 dans l’arene. 0571 French 8 min 000185 VH
000997 VH 42 min J 1992
15:40 min IJ 1984 LA FERME LEARNING TO PAINT WITH CAROLYN
Feeeling Yes, Feeling No: Part 3 and 107542 VH BERRY SERIES - This series provides
the accompanying user’s guide 10 min PS 1970 a step-by-step guide to painting and
introduce the issue of sexual assault by Version française de 971 VR 515. drawing according to the following six
a trusted adult. The film’s classroom 0495 French 10 min titles: STILL LIFE, PORTRAIT
actors role-play several children’s PAINTING, FIELD FLOWERS, WATER
responses to common family assault LA FETE COSTUMEE COLOUR TECHNIQUES, PORTRAIT
situations, and demonstrate how to get 105967 VH DRAWING, and PERSPECTIVE. Each
the help they need by using the skills 20 min P 1988 video introduces the topic and
and vocabulary learned in Part 1 and Les invitations sont reçues pour un bal discusses subject matter, techniques,
Part 3. Part 3 encourages each child to travesti dans la grande salle de la use of materials, strategies for
keep asking for help, no matter how big maison du crapaud, mais lorsque tout completing a work, and framing and
the problem may seem, until she/he le monde arrive, le crapaud n’est pas display. The artist/narrator Carolyn
finds an adult who says "I will help you là. 0941 French 20 min Berry uses conversational and informal
with your problem", and does. 0714 tone in her commentary. 0104
English 15:40 min LES FETES CANADIENNES English 42 min
101440 VH
FEELING YES, FEELING NO: 24 min I FIERRO... L’ETE DES SECRETS
THE ADULT FILM 1) "L’Action de graces chez grand- 105603 VH
000994 VH mere". A charming Thanksgiving story 100 min I 1990
27:17 min TA 1984 about three birds. 2) "L’Halloween et le Fierro ou l’ete des secrets raconte la fin
The Adult Film provides information on Vieux Harold". Halloween as it used to de l’enfance, ses joies, ses passions,
the nature and scope of child sexual be. 3) "Le Noel de Hoodoo McFiggin". les difficultes de gradir et de vieillir.
assault, the behavioral signs of the A Christmas story written and originally 0823 French 100 min
sexually assaulted child, and the skills published by Stephen Leacock. 0599
necessary to assist a sexual assault French 24 min THE FIFTH ESTATE SERIES
victim. The video is accompanied by a For descriptions see individual titles:
user’s guide for educators and helping CANADIAN WAY : GLOBAL
FEU - L’ENERGIE WARMING [101075]
professionals that provides information 013043 VH
on how to facilitate a networking 21:33 min IJS 2001
workshop for the Feeling Yes, Feeling SERIE TRANSIT D’UN OCEAN A FIGHTING THE DRAGON:
No program. It is part of a four-part L’AUTRE - Feu porte sur les DEPRESSION
program including also Feeling Yes, abondantes ressources energetiques 001796 VH
Feeling No, parts 1,2, and 3. 0714 du Canada- une richesse naturelle qui 45 min JS 2002
English 27:17 min procure a sa population un niveau de An understanding of depression is
vie que lui envient bien des pays. Nous developed through some Canadian
FELIX LECLERC : C’EST LA transformons le vent, l’eau, le soleil, le case studies. The connection between
PREMIERE FOIS QUE J’LA C petrole, l’uranium, le gaz naturel en brain chemistry and depression is
105062 VH carburant pour les voitures, en chaleur explored, as are recent scientific
1988 pour les maisons et en energie discoveries and new methods of
Un portrait à travers ses chansons et electrique pour les appareils menagers. treatment related to depression. Prior
ses confidences. Situè l’epoque, En fait, les Canadiens comptent parmi to viewing, a discussion about
l’influence de Leclerc, les souvenirs et les principaux consommateurs neurotransmitters of the brain,
les impressions qu’il a laissès. 0714 d’energie de la planete. Mais malgre specifically serotonin and dopamine,
French d’abondantes reserves de petrole et would help students better understand
d’eau et une population relativement the advanced medical description of
FELIX LECLERC CHANTE faible, ils commencent a prendre brain chemistry that is provided.
Caution: Shows methods of suicide
CADET ROUSSELLE conscience du fait que leur qualite de
which may not be appropriate for "at
105063 VH vie depend egalement de la qualite de
leur environnement. 0714 French risk" students. 0414 English 45
6 min P 1989 min
A useful resource for F.S.L. and French 21:33 min
Immersion classes, this popular FIGURINE OF A WOMAN
folksong is sung here by Felix Leclerc FIBRE UP FOR HEALTH / (DAHOMEY)
and beautifully illustrated by the painter COMPLETING THE PROTEIN 107099 RE
Jean Dallaire. 0599 French 6 min PUZZLE IS
000171 VH AFRICAN REPLICA: A rare example of
THE FEMININE MISTAKE : THE 60 min JS 1992 "pure art" in 19th century Africa,
NEXT GENERATION THE LIGHT GOURMET series - "Fibre depicting a woman carrying a pot of
104058 VH Up For Health" discusses ways to water to her house for daily needs.
32 min JS 1990 increase fibre in the diet, and Water was often carried this way for a
Brings the issue of women and "Completing the Protein Puzzle" mile or more. Note the posture needed
smoking into the present. Viewers will discusses vegetable proteins and meat to carry the precious load without
hear from women who are experiencing alternatives such as eggs and fish. spilling a drop. (18 cm) 0008 English
the harmful consequences of smoking 0104 English 60 min
and from anti-smoking activists. 0835 UNE FILLE NOMMEE VANILLE
English 32 min FIDDLES AND (CC)
WHIMMYDIDDLES 106084 VH
FERDINAND, LE TAUREAU 104831 VH 26 min 1992
000068 VH 18 min PI 1977 (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
8 min PIJSA 1990 Film version - 745 MP 007. Shows toys èpisode, Vanille craint d’avoir perdu le
Recompensez vos enfants en leur in pioneer times. 0574 English 18 petit Pilou dont elle a la garde. Cèdant
montrant cette jolie historie d’un min à la panique, l’adolescente s’enfuit.
taureau qui aime la paix et qui prefere Les "intrèpides" partent à la recherche
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de Pilou qu’ils retrouvent dans un bois of living that is the envy of nations nomadic contemporaries. 0414
avoisinant. Français Langue Première around the world. Wind, water, sun, oil, English 50 min
K-7 0104 French 26 min uranium and natural gas are
transformed into fuel for cars, heat for THE FIRST DAYS OF SCHOOL
FILM AS TEXT homes and power for appliances. In 000938 VH
013357 DV fact, Canadians are among the biggest 36 min T 1998
25 min S 2005 consumers of energy on the planet. THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO
Topics include narrative conventions Despite vast reserves of oil and water, SERIES - Part 2 of a set of 8 video
used by filmmakers in telling a story; and a relatively small population, tapes of the Effective Teacher Video
narration: Narrator or through the eyes Canadians are beginning to realize that Series. The series is designed for both
of a character; the Plot - the techniques their quality of life also depends on the new teacher induction programs as
used to express the plot in film; quality of the environment. 0714 well as in-service programs for veteran
manipulation of time; shot construction English 22 min teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and
and design; lighting; point of view; props the correlated book The First Days of
and set dressing; sound design and FIRE STATION School can be borrowed from the
music; the them; metaphors and visual 104174 VH Professional Library at the LMCC. This
motifs, etc. 0373 English 25 min 13 min KPIJS 1990 particular video deals with the
YOUR TOWN SERIES - A visit to a following: How to help students
FINAL FLIGHT: SEARCH FOR community fire station to show some of succeed; how to dress for success;
DF626 the many ways in which fire fighters and how to invite students to succeed.
013380 DV paramedics help people - from fighting HARRYK. English 36 min
48 min IJS 2006 a blazing fire to aiding an injured or sick
In 1943, Canadian Hank Ernst and his person; also shows how fire fighters THE FIRST EUROPEANS
crew crashed their Wellington aircraft help prevent fires by teaching about fire YRY007 VH
near Exeter, England.Ernst’s hands, safety. 0689 English 13 min 29 min
face and leg were badly burned. He ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
and 177 other Canadians became FIRE STATION, THE SERIES - This program surveys the
members of The Guinea Pigs club, so PLL012 VH very first European contacts with
called because of the experimental 13 min P 1990 Canada, from the possible arrival of
nature of their rehabilitation. Ernst’s This video portrays the many facets of Irish monks in the 6th century, the
story continues as we follow his quest a firefighter’s job. It shows firefighters Viking settlements in the 11th century,
to locate the crash site of more than 60 being trained, and participating in fire to the formal claim to Canada made by
years ago.A very personal journey of safety programs. It also shows them John Cabot on behalf of the King of
remembrance. 0373 English 48 helping in emergency situations such England in 1497. 0471 English 29
min as accidents and rescues, in addition to min
fighting fires. Both volunteer and paid First Nations (Socials)
FINDING DERIVATIVES firefighting crews are represented, and
002061 VH the majority of personnel depicted are FIRST JOURNEY, FORT
25 min JS 2002 male. 0689 English 13 min WILLIAM
The Standard Deviants give you a few Primary Learning for Living 107484 VH
more rules to help you survive, thrive, 23 min IS 1994
and derive in the jungles of calculus. FIREHOUSE / MAGIC SHOW The fictional story of a child of the fur
The product rule, quotient rule, and 104175 VH trade during the heyday of the
chain rule will help you find derivatives 30 min P 1987 Montreal-based North West Company.
no matter what size or shape they are. TERRIFIC TRIPS SERIES - A TRIP Meticulously drawn from historical
0414 English 25 min TO THE FIREHOUSE - Jackie the records, the film recreates life in 1815
dalmatian narrates this visit to the at a remote trading post near Lake
FINDING YOUR WAY : USING firehouse where firefighters inspect and Winnipeg, in Montreal, and at the
MAPS AND GLOBES clean their equipment, then race into Company’s lavish wilderness
106269 VH uniform and onto the trucks to fight a headquarters at Fort William near Lake
22 min I 1990 fire. A TRIP TO THE MAGIC SHOW - Superior. 0714 English 23 min
Covers the key points about maps and Magician George Gilbert performs
globes including longitude and latitude, magic tricks with bunnies, cards, THE FIRST MANY-CELLED
scale, distance, symbols, legends and scarves and other props. He even tries ANIMALS: SPONGES
direction. The program illustrates each a new trick with a scarf and has some (REVISION)
of these topics by using a variety of amusing trouble. 0393 English 30 000494 VH
different maps. 0599 English 22 min 15 min JS 1989
min One billion years ago, all creatures on
FIREMAN SAM ; HALLOWEEN Earth were single celled. This video
FINE FEATHERS 101586 VH shows that the first multicellular
105463 VH 9 min PI 1991 animals were sponges and evolved, in
5 min PS 1968 The adventures of Fireman Sam who part, because single cells cannot grow
In this cut-out colour cartoon by film lives in a little village in Wales along beyond a certain size. The video the
artist, Evelyn Lambert, two with the interesting cast of animated describes sponges, focusing on how
quarrelsome birds got the urge to characters. 0937 English 9 min they eat, how different types of
change their plumage. There is a moral "skeletons" help shape their bodies,
to the story; neither bird had reckoned THE FIRST CIVILIZATIONS how they reproduce, and how they are
on the consequences of vanity. 0714 002012 VH able to regenerate. 0350 English
English 5 min 50 min IJS 2002 15 min
This fascinating episode from the
FIRE-ENERGY Secrets of Ancient Empires collection THE FIRST NATIONS
013201 VH investigates the very latest findings 107516 VH
22 min IJ 2001 about the development of the earliest 29 min J 1987
TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA SERIES civilizations. The great ancient cities of ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
- FIRE-ENERGY features Canada’s Babylon and Jericho are explored as SERIES - This program examines the
rich energy resources - natural wealth the program compares the lives of our variety of cultures that arose in the
that provides its people with a standard earliest farming ancestors and their Americas between 9000 and 1000 BC,
80
highlighting the distinct Indian and Inuit FIRST NATIONS : THE CIRCLE Film without words. 0714 English
ways of life, and presenting evidence of UNBROKEN 27 min
the striking diversity of cultures and the 107244 VH
development of more than a thousand IA 1993 FITNESS OF GOOD HEALTH
different native languages. 0953 THE CIRCLE UNBROKEN SERIES - 000165 VH
English 29 min The thirteen segments in this series, 10 min PI 1994
each approximately 20 minutes long, Can be segmented to permit
FIRST NATIONS : NATIVE introduces a variety of First Nations discussion. Shows how students can
STEREOTYPING perspectives on history, culture, develop a fun fitness program that is
107231 VH spirituality, education, justice, the easy to follow and do on a daily basis.
30 min S 1994 environment, racism, colonialism, and Childred are seen performing a variety
FIRST NATIONS SERIES - Provides Aboriginal title to the land. Provides a of physical exercises for muscle
an introduction to the stereotyping of critical thinking model for teaching First development. The importance of rest,
First Nations people. Professor Emma Nations issues. Vol. 1: CREE safety and good eating habits is also
La Rocque, from the University of HUNTERS, QUEBEC DAMS ; addressed. Demonstrates a gym is not
Manitoba, provides an explanation of STANDING ALONE ; THE LAST necessary for exercising. 0104
the image of the "Indian" in Hollywood MOOSESKIN BOAT ; KWA’NU’TE’. English 10 min
films, captivity narrative (dime novels), Vol. 2: HUNTERS AND BOMBERS ;
Wild West show posters, children’s MAGIC IN THE SKY ; VOYAGE OF FIVE LIONNI CLASSICS
toys, and sports teams. The negative REDISCOVERY. Vol. 3: POTLATCH ; 105661 VH
affects of stereotyping is touched on. TIME IMMEMORIAL ; URANIUM. Vol. 30 min P 1986
First Nations Studies 12 0104 4: EDUCATION, AS WE SEE IT ; LAST The Animal fables of Leo Lionni. This
English 30 min DAYS OF OKAK ; COMMANDOS FOR animated video has the following
CHRIST. Two copies of Teacher’s fables: Frederick, Cornelius, It’s Mine!
FIRST NATIONS PORTRAITS Guide included. First Nations Studies Fish is Fish and Swimmy. 0846
107227 VH 12 0470 English English 30 min
50 min S
Presents short clips depicting five FIRST WINTER FIVE SEASONS
positive examples of projects run by 107482 VH 200265 DV
and for First Nations people. The 26 min IJ 1994 48 min S 2003
projects featured are as follows: The The O’Dwyers left their home in Ireland THE NATURE OF THINGS SERIES -
Synala Program; First Nations fashion in 1830 to settle in the Ottawa Valley. Full of sounds and images of the
designers; First Nations Language Their first winter is a story of Australian Outback and narrated by
Immersion school; the Potlatch and its endurance, and a celebration of the David Suzuki, this well-paced
significance at Alert Bay; the fishing human spirit that overcomes and documentary provides a
techniques of Nuu Chah Nulth people survives. 0714 English 26 min comprehensive overview of the life of
of Port Alberni. The unifying theme is the Numurindi, modern-day Aboriginals
national self determination by First who rely on traditions from the past.
Nations peoples in five areas of BC. FIRST WORLD WAR: RISE OF Useful for the study of First Nations
First Nations Studies 12 0104 FASCISM peoples from another country. 0414
English 50 min 106887 VH English 48 min
30 min JS 1990
SPRING INTO HEALTHY EATING THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES FIX: THE STORY OF AN
AND ACTIVE LIVING - Program #24 - The First World War ADDICTED CITY
019205 KT and the Rise of Fascism - unresolved 002135 DV
P 2001 conflicts of the previous century lead to 92 min JS 2002
Part of the CAPP K-3 Curriculum, this war and old empires are replaced by This DVD produced by Nettie Wild has
nutrition education kit is designed for totalitarian states. The Second World a French subtitle option and also has a
use by early childhood educators War - civilian populations become teacher’s guide available online. It is a
working with First Nations children and targets of Hitler’s genocide policy portrait of Vancouver’s drug users and
parents. There are a variety of against Jews. 0574 English 30 how Philip Owen, the mayor became
resources in this kit including a puppet, min an advocate of a safe injection site. It
poster, food cards and books. There is follows 2 real life characters for two
a focus on diabetes prevention. Many FISHING AT THE STONE WEIR: years as their stories interconnect in a
positive First Nations images are used PART 1 battle for the hearts, minds and streets
to make it very relevant to aboriginal 000479 VH of a city each one calls home. 0714
students. 0755 English 30:20 min PIJ 1967 English 92 min
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this
FIRST NATIONS ROLE MODELS video, it is full summer. The skin tents FLAMENCO
001705 VH are up, and it is time to fish. The men 105178 VH
24 min S 1997 go into the river to form enclosures to 55 min JS 1990
First Nations Role Models shoves trap fish. Once trapped, they are Presents the magnificent panorama of
aside the stereotypes and illuminates speared with three-pronged leisters. A Flamenco and its performers, for whom
the lives of four community leaders with woman cleans the catch, which has the rhythms and lyrics are inherited
their own innovative methods for telling been strung on a thong. Everyone folklore and part of daily life. 0380
their tales: Tom Lalonde, Greg Young- enjoys bits of raw fish. 0714 English English 55 min
Ing, Verna Kirkness and Barb Cranmer. 30:20 min
This program, aimed at all audiences of FLIGHT OF THE GOSSAMER
all ages and nationalities, FISHING AT THE STONE WEIR: CONDOR
demonstrates their diverse nature and PART 2 104384 VH
accomplishments. 0011 English 000480 VH 27 min PS 1978
24 min 27 min PIJ 1967 From the earliest times, we have
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES - In this longed to fly like a bird, to soar through
FIRST NATIONS SERIES video the fishing continues. The the air by our own power. The
For descriptions see individual titles: plentiful catch is stored in stone caches Gossamer Condor is the fragile aircraft
FIRST NATIONS : NATIVE after the women have cleaned it. Some that fulfilled this age-old dream. This
STEREOTYPING [107231] of the fish is cooked in a stone pot. true-life film account of a landmark in
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history documents the work, adventure FOCUS ON ASIA "Reading Rainbow" series format: an
and creative thinking which turned an 107037 VH introduction to the story with live
impossible dream -human-powered 28 min I 1993 footage; the story; concept
flight -into a scientific reality. 0599 A companion piece to Taiwan: development with further live footage;
English 27 min Changing of the Guard, poses the and related book reviews by children.
question, "What is the future of Asia?" English Language Arts K-7 0104
FLIGHT OF THE SKYHAWKS The video focuses on three factors: English 30 min
105316 VH economic development, democracy
and dictatorship, as well as on the FOOD
48 min IS 1994 changing role of the US in this region.
Feel the excitement of free falling at 000773 VH
0274 English 28 min 11 min PI 1980
200 km per hour! They are athletes in
the sky, flying at incredible speeds and Lively lyrics, humorous animation and
achieving the courageous impossible.
FOCUS ON FRACTALS live-action photography combine to help
102144 VH youngsters realize that food is essential
Join them as they defy death and thrill
30 min IJS 1992 to life and health. In observing how
millions! Share the sky, the skill and the This video explores the aesthetic
scare with Canada’s Military Parachute food production has changed since
Team! 0357 English 48 min qualities of mathematics through the earliest times, the video colourfully
world of fractals. Mathematics K-7, IRP demonstrates how people learned to
026 Mathematics 11 & 12 0104 hunt, invent tools, herd animals and
FLOODING JOB’S GARDEN English 30 min farm. Viewers will learn that in today’s
107303 VH world, advances in production,
59 min S 1994 FOCUS ON THINKING : transportation and marketing have
AS LONG AS THE RIVERS FLOW FEATURING FAYE BROWNLIE made a wide variety of foodstuffs
SERIES - Examines the impact the 013106 VH available. 0350 English 11 min
James Bay Project has had on the Cree 52 min TEACHER 1993
people who have traditionally inhabited This is a two program set with the first
the James Bay area. Examines what videotape called CREATING FOOD AND FITNESS: COMMON
was entailed within the James Bay THOUGHTFUL LEARNERS and the MISUNDERSTANDINGS ERSTAN
Agreement in terms of what the Cree second tape is called MORE 104081 VH
gave up and what was gained. Included STRATEGIES FOR THINKING. This 25 min IS 1995
in this is the fact that their traditional Video Journal of Education is presented Do your students define a meal as
lands and villages have been flooded by Faye Brownlie whose books focus "food eaten between snacks?" If so,
or made unusable. First Nations on strategies which engage students in they need a day on patrol with the
Studies 12 0104 English 59 min developing higher order thinking skills. Nutri-Squad battling nutritional fraud
These tapes should prove to be and misinformation. They’ll learn about
especially helpful to educators in food, diet, and fitness while riding
FLORENCE AND ERIC TAKE schools and districts where an identified shotgun with officers Flintlock and
THE CAKE (CC) outcome for students is processing Brody as they expose the questionable
105754 VH information at high cognitive levels. advise dished out at the Diet
30 min K 1990 (Includes: 2-videos, 1-audio tape, Management Center by "Doctor Diet.
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This 1-guide) 0054 English 52 min 0599 English 25 min
video tells a humorous story of
mistaken identity. Two children are sent FOLK DANCE INTERMEDIATE:
to pick up a cake for their grandmother’s FOOD CHAINS
ELEMENTARY P.E.CURRICULUM 102925 VH
knitting group. The children take a hat 000247 VH
that looks just like the cake. The 14 min IJ 1992
73 min I 1997 THE ECOLOGY SERIES - Follows a
knitting group and the hat owner suffer This video which supports the
the consequences. Video also includes food chain from undersea kelp forests -
elementary physical education the primary producers that collect light
visits to a wax museum and a bakery curriculum was co-produced by
that specializes in decorated cakes. energy, transfer it into chemical energy
Coquitlam School District and Burnaby and store it in their tissues - through
0470 English 30 min School District. It contain 24 traditional primary and secondary consumers.
folk dances and 10 Ukranian folk dance Describes the chemical reactions of
FLUIDS/STORMS stunts as well as student created photosynthesis, defines an energy
000879 VH sequences. 0294 English 73 min pyramid and takes viewers up a food
50 min IJS 1999 chain to determine why there are fewer
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY FOLK DANCE PRIMARY and fewer animals at each link of a food
SERIES - This video is divided in two 000250 VH chain. and IRP032 0104 English
segments: the first one deals with 43 min P 1997 14 min
fluids and the second deals with Demonstrates how to teach a traditional
storms. Each run for 26 minutes. folk dance to primary students. Has 18
0574 English 50 min traditional folk dances from the "Hitch- FOOD CHAINS : EAT AND BE
Hiker,Jump Jim Jo, to How Do You Do EATEN
My Partner." 0294 English 43 min 000051 VH
FLYING ANIMALS : WINGING IT 15 min I 1993
000053 VH 3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT
15 min I 1993
FOLLOW THE DRINKING
GOURD (CC) SERIES - 3-2-1 CLASSROOM
3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT 105740 VH CONTACT is a set of eight television
SERIES - 3-2-1 CLASSROOM 30 min 1993 shows which emphasize the process of
CONTACT is a set of eight television READING RAINBOW SERIES - This scientific investigation. Food chains :
shows which exphasize the process of video is about slavery and the building Eat and be eaten shows how marine
scientific investigation. Flying Animals : of the Underground Railroad in the U.S. biologists observe the kelp/sea urchin
Winging It shows the similarities in the The segments use stills from the book food chain. The video also explains
structure of wings of different types of of songs "Follow the Drinking Gourd" to how sometimes intervention on the part
ceatures, including birds, flying explain how slaves followed the "gourd" of the scientists is necessary to
mammals and now-extinct flying (i.e. Big Dipper) to help them negotiate maintain the delicate balance. 0104
reptiles. 0104 English 15 min the underground railway to the north English 15 min
and Canada. It follows the standard
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD WEB; OCEAN LIFE FORESTRY: HARVESTING AND
000058 VH 013150 VH MANUFACTURING
14 min PIJSA 1994 50 min IJ 1996 104442 VH
Discusses the fact that when children BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY 20 min S 1988
are hungry, their opportunities for SERIES - Food Web: Watch Bill Nye 0631 English 20 min
learning are greatly diminished. 0634 become tangled in a complex food web
English 14 min in his quest to demonstrate that all FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE :
living things depend on other living HUMANS IN THE FOREST
FOOD FOR THOUGHT things to survive. Bill talks to children, 104456 VH
100548 VH nation-wide who are trying to improve 27 min JS 1995
15 min I 1991 their environment, while a Mt. St. FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE SERIES
MANY VOICES SERIES - Isa attempts Helen’s ecologist shows the rebirth of - Scientists look at the human impact
her first fast during Ramadan in spite of the area’s ecosystem. Ocean LIfe: Bill on old-growth forest ecosystems. They
obstacles put in her way by a friend who goes underwater to talk about ocean show what happens to the ecology of a
doesn’t understand Isa’s Muslim faith. ecosystems and the importance of natural forest when large sections are
The MANY VOICES series deals with a small organisms such as coral, logged or clearcut, and how a replanted
broad range of multicultural issues. plankton and kelp, whale food. 0574 area differs biologically from an ancient
Each of the segments is told through English 50 min forest ecosystem. The program also
the eyes of the student and gives a illustrates the different impact of forest
contemporary perspective. Personal fires and clearcutting. Biology 11 & 12
Planning K-7 0953 English 15 min FOODS AND FUN : A 1001 English 27 min
NUTRITION ADVENTURE
FOOD FROM THE SUN 104053 VH FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE
000502 VH 13 min KP 1990 SERIES
9 min P 1990 Orange Bird, an animated character, For descriptions see individual titles:
Demonstrations and drawings show teaches basic nutritional rules to young FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE :
how life on earth relies on the sun for children. 0574 English 13 min HUMANS IN THE FOREST
energy. Viewers discover the basic [104456]
processes by which plants and animals FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE : THE
obtain the sun’s energy stored in food. FOODSAFE NATURAL FOREST [104455]
0350 English 9 min For descriptions see individual titles:
(RESTAURANTS - SANITATION) FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE :
FOOD, HEALTH & EXERCISE [000216] THE NATURAL FOREST
013381 KT CASE HISTORY NO.2 : HEPATITIS 104455 VH
23 min IJS 2007 "A" [000205] 23 min JS 1995
Studies indicate that nearly 25% of all MICROBIOLOGY FOR FORESTS FOR THE FUTURE
school-age children are overweight. FOODSERVICE WORKERS SERIES - Scientists take us into the
Clearly, poor eating and exercise habits [000212] Northwest’s ancient forests for an
are a significant problem for today’s informative look at how an old-growth
youth. This program delivers a clear forest ecosystem functions, introducing
explanation for this growing dilemma FOR ANGELA ... (CC) basic forestry terms and concepts.
and suggests healthy alternatives like 100537 VH They show how a natural forest is more
smaller portions, healthier food 21 min IJ 1993 than living trees, but rather a complex,
choices, more exercise and basic A story about a woman who was interdependent web of species. Biology
information about nutrition and food compelled to change attitudes and 11 & 12 1001 English 23 min
labeling. Follow a typical teen as he shatter stereotypes. It’s a story about a
moves through his day. 0599 racial assault that could have been LES FORETS SAISONNIERES
English 23 min ruinous, instead it was empowering. 001040 DV
Inspired by a true story, this film is 50 min JS 2007
THE FOOD MACHINE emotionally charged and beautifully SERIE PLANETE TERRE - Episode
103910 VH acted. Closed captioned for the Hearing #10 -Elles sont les plus repandues sur
25 min JS 1994 Impaired. 0714 English 21 min terre et l’un des principaux
BODY ATLAS SERIES - Video uses ecosystemes de notre continent. Elles
current imaging technology to vivent, apres la lethargie de l’hiver,l’une
FORCE AND MOTION: des metamorphoses les plus magiques
investigate the digestive and excretory NEWTON’S THREE LAWS
systems. Stimulating visuals show the de la nature: le renouveau printanier.
102357 VH Les plus grands arbres du monde y
path of food "from table to toilet".
Biology 11 & 12 0104 English 25 17 min S 1987 poussent et elles produisent des
min The three laws of force and motion quantites considerables d’oxygene.
through experiments and 0414 French 50 min
FOOD SAFETY demonstrations. 0983 English 17
104573 VH min FORGOTTEN
25 min JA 1991 WARRIORS:STORY OF
The leading cause of food poisoning is FORCES CANADA’S ABORIGINAL WAR
consumer ignorance. Food poisoning 000541 VH VETERANS
is surprisingly common, but is usually 000293 VH
13 min IJ 1980 51 min JS 1997
labelled as a "bug" or "24 hour flu." To show different types of forces,
Think of this video as preventive Although they could not be conscripted,
medicine. Accompany a poison children pull in a tug of war and push a when World War II was declared,
huge beach ball. We see that forces thousands of Canadian Aboriginal men
investigator as she views a surveillance can deform objects. Demonstrations
tape searching for evidence of food and women enlisted and fought
prove that three kinds of forces can alongside their non-Native countrymen.
poisoning. This tape reveals numerous exist between objects not touching
examples of dangerous food handling While they fought for freedom for
each other: magnetic, electrical and others, ironically the Aboriginal soldiers
with an emphasis on understanding the
gravitational. 0350 English 13 were not allowed equality in their own
"why" of food handling instead of min
learning a series of forgettable rules. country. 0714 English 51 min
0599 English 25 min
83
FORMING A NATION FORT YORK : DEFENDERS OF mammals that exist today. Live-action
YRY019 VH UPPER CANADA footage, coupled with the latest ideas
29 min 107535 VH about ecology, bring to life the major life
ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA 21 min IS 1967 forms that thrived during the Paleozoic,
SERIES - A study of responsible A graphic account of a day in the lives Mesozoic and Cenozoic geologic eras.
government achieved in Upper and of officers and men in Fort York in 0599 English 18 min
Lower Canada in 1848; the Barkerville 1816. Precise detail provides students
gold rush of British Columbia; and the with an atmosphere of that era. 0495 LA FOUINE (CC)
effect of the U.S. Civil War on Canada. English 21 min 106088 VH
Also, the impact of the Irish potato 26 min 1992
famine on the New World; the FORTITUDE (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
beginnings of the railway; and the 000190 VH èpisode, les "intrepides" sont à la
events that led to Confederation. 0471 25 min S 1992 recherche d’un chien qu’on a volè et
English 29 min KURT VONNEGUT SERIES - Based dont la propriètaire est une petit fille
First Nations (Socials) on a short story by Kurt Vonnegut. aveugle. Leur cousine Nathalie, qui est
Examines the issues of medical ethics une de lears admiratrices, tient à
and euthanasia in a satirical fashion. A participer à l’engulte. Grâce à leur
FORT LANGLEY wealthy 114-year-old woman who is ingèniositè, Julie et Tom rèussissent à
HI0261 VH tired of life is being kept alive against dèmasquer le voleur et à conserver
15 min I 1981 her wishes by a series of machines. l’anonymat malgrè la curiositè de
Fort Langley is a dramatized Her well-meaning doctor is determined Nathalie la "fouine". Français Langue
documentary designed for grade 5 that she will continue to "live" at all Première K-7 0104 French 26 min
Social Studies students who are costs. A modern match for the satire of
studying the fur trade. The program Jonathan Swift. Leads viewers to THE FOUR SEASONS SERIES
explores the life and work of Fort consider what makes life worth living. For descriptions see individual titles:
Langley traders and their families, their 0104 English 25 min AUTUMN [102274]
interaction with native people, and how SPRING [102275]
their community contributed to other FOSSIL FUELS (CC)
settlements in British Columbia. 0793 102622 VH LE FOYER
English 15 min 20 min I 1993 107540 VH
History This video introduces the topic of fossil 11 min PS
fuels by presenting their formation, Version française de 971 VR 513.
exploration and use. It describes the 0495 French 11 min
FORT LANGLEY - A VIDEO types of coal formations and how they
ESSAY differ from petroleum formations. It FRANCE
106584 VH concludes by presenting some of the 106343 VH
15 min I 1994 problems presented by fossil fuel 75 min IS
This video has been developed to consumption such as acid rain and La Belle France - where life is a
support the goals and skills identified depletion of this non-renewable pleasure and love an art. Begin in
for the grade four and five social studies resource. Closed Captioned for the Brittany at the Mont-Saint-Michel
program in BC. It is suitable as an Hearing Impaired. From the EARTH abbey. Discover haute couture,
orientation for those planning to visit the SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY Series. renowned artworks and graceful charm
site, or as a stand-alone presentation. 0104 English 20 min in Paris. Enjoy the splendor of France’s
0785 English 15 min great chateaux at Chambord and
LES FOSSILES: EXPLORATION Chenonceaux. Chat with local vinters
FORT LANGLEY (FRENCH) DU PASSE in Champgne and Bordeaux. Watch
L00218 VH 102784 VH the bulls run at the Bayonne festival
15 min I 1985 16 min JS 1988 and go truffle hunting in the Dordogne.
La palèontologie, L’ètude des fossiles, Tour the port of Marseille and the
Ce programme est un documentaire à medieval papal capital of Avignon.
caractère dramatique qui prèsente le nous fournit de informations très
prècieuses pour connaı̂tre l’histoire 0687 English 75 min
commerce de la fourrure. Ce
programme traite de la vie des gèologique de la terre. 0665 French
nègociants en fourrure et de celle de 16 min FRANCISCO PIZARRO AND THE
leurs familles à Fort Langley, de leur INCA
FOSSILS/EROSION 200219 DV
interaction avec les autochtones et de 000881 VH
la façon dont leur communautè a 20 min IJ 2006
50 min IJS 1999 Dramatization, video footage and
contribuè à l’ètablissement d’autres BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
villages en Colombie-Britannique. Ce photographs enhance descriptions of
SERIES - The first segment of this Inca life as well as scenes of Spanish
programme est aussi disponible en video deals with fossils and shows the
anglais. Veullez consulter Fort Langley, exploration and conquest. Chapter
relationship between dinosaurs and divisions make it easy to address
PEMC No. HI0261. 0793 French birds, finds out that rhinoceroses once
15 min specific concepts. The fast-paced
lived in Nebraska. It runs for about 26 program supports learning outcomes
Languages minutes. The second segment deals for ancient civilizations in Grade 7
with erosion and explains how it alters Social Studies. 0414 English 20
FORT LANGLEY, LE - UN the landscape. It also runs for about 26 min
DEVOIR SUR VIDÉO minutes. 0574 English 50 min
106585 VH FRANKESTEIN : THE MAKING
15 min I 1994
FOSSILS: UNCOVERING CLUES OF A MONSTER
Dans cette optique, le prèsent film vidèo
TO THE PAST 000150 VH
102536 VH 50 min S 1994
correspond aux buts et aux exigences 18 min JS 1992 This video contains a series of
du programme des ètudes sociales des EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY. interviews with experts in the field of
4e et 5e annèes en Colombie- Uncover the many clues fossils reveal Frankenstein, a profile of original
Britannique. (French version of 917 VR
about the earth’s last 600 million years author Mary Shelley and her times, and
206) 0785 French 15 min of life, from the simplest organisms that a history of productions on the stage
colonized the oceans to the complex and in the cinema. It is narrated by
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Donald Sutherland and provides the FRECKLE JUICE FRESH TALK : PART 2 :
viewer with a sense of the monster in a 105570 VH RESPONSIBILITY
metaphorical and historical context. 20 min PI 1988 104066 VH
0104 English 50 min Youngsters,teachers, and the young at 28 min JT 1991
heart will appreciate this beautifully- Includes discussion on gender role
animated film version of Judy Blume’s stereotypes, pregnancy and parenting,
FRANKLIN TELLS TIME popular book,"Freckle Juice. 0983 communication, safer sex, HIV and
000763 VH English 20 min AIDS... 0914 English 28 min
50 min P 1997
Franklin is self-conscious that he hasn’t FRESH TALK : PART 3 :
learned how to tell time the way all of FRED PENNER: THE CAT CAME POWER
his friends can. When he is unable to BACK 104067 VH
find any more excuses for his lateness, 105075 VH 30 min JT 1991
Franklin confesses his difficulty to Mr. 45 min KI 1990 Issues include: Sexism, racism,
Owl and is reassured that everyone Fred Penner takes to the stage in his homophobia, sexual abuse. This
needs extra help sometimes. Also first live concert video. Through song, documentary is comprised of thirty
includea:1.FRANKLIN SAYS SORRY: story-telling rhyme, this "Cat" does young people, ages 15 -24 years,
Franklin spoils Bear’s tree fort surprise more than come back, he stays awhile speaking out with humour and insight
when he blabs an entrusted secret to and shares with us the secrets of where on how their sexuality is influenced.
Fox. Now, Bear doesn’t want to share he’s been. 0760 English 45 min 0914 English 30 min
anything with Franklin,including his
friendship...2.FRANKLIN’S
BABYSITTER: Mom and Dad are going THE FRENCH REVOLUTION FRESH TALK : PART 4 :
away on an overnight excursion and 106973 VH PLEASURE
are leaving Franklin with his beloved 35 min JA 104068 VH
Grandmother. Granny comes down Presents some of the causes of the 16 min JT 1991
with a cold and Mrs. Muskrat is called at Revolution and follows the progression Serves as an excellent "ice-breaker" -
the last minute...3.FRANKLIN’S GIFT: of its various phases, from the encouraging young people to talk about
Franklin takes time and care in making Declaration of the Rights of Man in sensitive subjects for better
a present for Mother’s Day... The video 1789 and the Popular Movement in understanding of their experiences .
stories are based on the books written Paris in the 1790s, to war, Issues include : masturbation & self-
by Paulette Bourgeois and Brenda counterrevolution and continuing social knowledge, fantasies, power roles,
Clark. 0687 English 50 min conflict. 0140 English 35 min eroticizing the whole body and
communication. 0914 English 16
min
FRANKLIN’S VALENTINE THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
000684 VH 106974 VH FRESH TALK : YOUTH AND
25 min P 1997 60 min JS 1990 SEXUALITY - PART 1 : IMAGE
During the classroom Valentine’s party, Part 1 - In 1788, France was on the 104065 VH
Franklin makes the shocking discovery brink of bankruptcy because of the 22 min KPIJSCATJT 1991
that his handmade cards were lost on decadence of its privileged classes. In (N.B. These videos are not to be used in
the way to school.Franklin is very order to further tax the nation, a their entirety - tape should be stopped
upset, as he had spent a lot of time parliament was elected so that the after each interview and discussion
making these special cards. However, monarchy would not take the full brunt begins. Use by Family Mgt., Family
his classmates are very understanding, of the blame. 0319 English 60 Life, K.L.A.S.S. teachers.) Issues
and Franklin decides he will celebrate min include: Cultural and media influence,
their friendship in a special way. gay identity, breaking stereotypes...
Franklin Takes a Trip - Franklin has been THE FRENCH REVOLUTION 0914 English 22 min
looking forward to his family trip, hoping 106975 VH
they would be going to an amusement 60 min JS 1990 A FRESH VIEW:
park. When Franklin’s parents take him Part 2 - The assembly had sudden IMPRESSIONISM AND
to a pioneer village instead, he is very power, then they demanded a weaker POST-IMPRESSION
disappointed. Once he gets caught up ruler and, in the resultant compromise, 9O1280 VH
in the pioneer spirit, Franklin discovers a constitutional monarchy was devised. 60 min S 1989
that the early settlers were doing fun 0319 English 60 min ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD
things long before the roller coaster was SERIES - The works of Courbet,
invented. NBS English 25 min Cezanne, and Van Gogh are examined.
THE FRENCH REVOLUTION Works of the Impressionists reveal the
106976 VH innovations with colour and changing
FRANKLIN GOES TO CAMP 60 min JS 1990 light. 0571 English 60 min
000685 VH Part 3 - The framers of these laws of Social Studies
25 min P 1998 hope, including the rights of man,
When Franklin goes away to camp, he unwittingly added a fatal flaw; a kingly FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS
worries that he is losing his best friend veto with which Louis XVI obstructed DRIVE DRUNK
when Fox begins to take center stage democratic progress and infuriated an 200241 DV
and Bear seems to be his best otherwise lenient nation. 0319 15 min JS 2006
audience. Franklin’s Bike Helmet - English 60 min A grieving teen whose boyfriend died
Franklin can’t wait to show off his flashy while driving drunk starts a school
new bicycle helmet, until he overhears organization called "Students Arrive
some friends commenting on how THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
106977 VH Alive" to encourage young people to
funny it looks. He becomes reluctant to intervene when friends want to drink
wear his new helmet in public and has 60 min JS 1990 and drive. But when she is confronted
to decide if he should ignore the Part 4 - The royal family was forced with a drinking date and the decision
opinions of others and be confident toward friendlier frontiers, only to be whether to ride with him or not, she
about what he chooses to like and caught and abjectly humiliated. 0319 doesn’t live up to her own standards.
wear. NBS English 25 min English 60 min 0414 English 15 min
85
FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY embarks upon a series of hilarious FROM JUNO BEACH TO
100900 VH misadventures. Full-colour DIEPPE... THE HARSH ROAD
9 min P 1991 dramatization, no dialogue. Closed 106926 VH
An animated film for young children Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. 20 min JS 1994
explaining the purpose of raising funds 0504 English 14 min The German look-outs, in the bunkers
for foreign aid by showing, in a simple Primary Language Arts lining the Normandy coast of the
way, the kinds of projects the money Channel, can’t believe their eyes. The
goes toward in developing countries. sea is black with ships of all types and
Produced for UNICEF. 0714 English FROGGIE WENT A-COURTIN’ sizes. Thousands of vessels come to
9 min (CC) rest menacingly close to the beaches.
PLA002 VH Swarms of small landing craft leave the
FROG AND TOAD ARE FRIENDS 8 min P 1981 ships’ sides to carry ashore the Allied
(CC) A folk singer-guitarist sings the song soldiers... Americans, British,
PR0511 VH "Froggie Went A-Courtin’" and early Canadians... and a small number of
17 min P 1985 primary children of varied backgrounds Free French... for what will be the most
This video consists of five short stories and disabilities act out the entire story formidable amphibious operation of all
based on the book by Arnold Lobel in mime. The costumes and props times. 0988 English 20 min
featuring animated puppets. Each were made by the children. The cast is
story focuses on a toad’s and frog’s ethnically mixed and includes some FROM MARX TO MCDONALDS
loyalty to each other. The stories disabled children in key roles. The 000574 VH
included are: "Spring", "The Story", drama encourages mutual respect and 20 min S 1995
"The Lost Button", "A Swim" and "The acceptance among all children. Closed FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY
Letter". 0615 English 17 min Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. SERIES - "From Marx to McDonalds"
0983 English 8 min provides a good overview of the
Primary
Primary Language Arts change from a command to a market
THE FROG (CC) economy. 0104 English 20 min
103468 VH FROGS AND HOW THEY LIVE
11 min KP 1986 (CC) FROM SEA TO SEA, 1867 TO
ANIMAL FAMILY SERIES - Uses close- ISC022 VH 1873 (EPISODE 9)
up photography to reveal how eggs 14 min I 1988 000986 VH
develop into tadpoles, and tadpoles This content-oriented video illustrates 60 min IJS 2000
into frogs. Describes each stage and frogs and their life cycles. Interesting CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
its characteristics; how the animal facts are presented in a visually- SERIES - The 1870s and 1880s are a
obtains food and what anatomical stimulating production. Topics include time of trial for the young Dominion of
changes it undergoes. Shows how frog anatomy, life cycle, behaviour and Canada. The country’s first Prime
croaking is produced, and explains its the frog’s importance to mankind. Minister, John A. Macdonald, faces
role in the mating season. 0104 Closed Captioned for the Hearing economic depression in the fast-
English 11 min Impaired. 0264 English 14 min growing factories of the east and a new
revolt in the West, led by his old
Intermediate Science nemesis, Louis Riel. The suppression
THE FROG (CC) of teh North-West Rebellion and the
103469 VH FROM COMMUNISM TO building of the Canadian Pacific
37 min S 1995 CAPITALISM Railway, opens the prairies to new
This video introduces the evolutionary 000576 VH waves of immigration; but Macdonald’s
place of frogs and then shows live frogs 20 min S 1995 single-minded insistance that the
and their six body systems: external FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY French-speaking Catholic Riel must
features; male and female urogenital SERIES - This video looks specifically hang for treason threatens to tear apart
systems; disgestive system; circulatory at the economy of the newly the fragile bond between Quebec and
system; nervous system; and skeletal independent Ukraine. Part of the "From English Canada. Closed-captioned.
system. Coloured graphics are used to Here to Democracy Series". 0104 0189 English 60 min
simplify the explanations of the English 20 min
urogenital systems. The dissection
uses a freshly-killed frog and one FROM THE ENCOUNTERS
preserved frog to increase clarity of FROM FARM TO TABLE SERIES
body systems. Biology 11 & 12 0104 014342 DV For descriptions see individual titles:
English 37 min 25 min IJS 2007 COLOR AND CONTRAST-
From Farm to Table takes a look at SHOUTING AND WHISPERING
modern agriculture - from the dawn of (CC) [PR0475]
FROG GOES TO DINNER (CC) DETAILS AND DATA, TEXTURES
PR0512 VH farming during the Neolithic Revolution
through the rise of industrial agriculture AND TOUCHES (CC) [PR0474]
12 min P 1985
This video is an action adventure, in the Green Revolution - we look at the
whole process of food production and FROM THE GREAT DESERTS
based on Mercer Mayer’s book. A frog OF THE WORLD SERIES
is hidden in his owner’s pocket while distribution. Did you know that an
average food item travels thirteen For descriptions see individual titles:
dining out at an elegant restaurant. ARCTIC: THE GREAT WHITE
The adventure begins when the frog hundred miles and changes hands 6
times before it reaches you? 0599 DESERT [106671]
escapes and finds himself in certain
situations, ie. a lobster pond, a salad, English 25 min
in soup and in the souffle. 0504
FROM THE HEART
107228 VH
English 12 min FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY 25 min S 1994
Primary For descriptions see individual titles: TRADITIONS SERIES - Traces the
A CHANCE TO DANCE [000577] Kwaguilth family of Charlie James
FROG ON HIS OWN (CC) FROM COMMUNISM TO (Charles Jameison), Mungo Martin,
PLA022 VH CAPITALISM [000576] Helen Neel, and David Neel Jr. who
14 min P 1990 FROM MARX TO MCDONALDS innovated and extended the artistic
This video is a dramatization of the [000574] traditions of carving. It is especially
book by Mercer Mayer, in which a frog THE PARTY’S OVER [000575] valuable for the central place that
escapes from his young friend and A SHATTERED UNION [000569] Helen Neel occupies. By building the
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longhouse in Totem Park, Victoria, FROSTY THE SNOWMAN LE GAIN MECANIQUE IT LE
Mungo Martin contributed to the 013165 VH FROTTEMENT (MECHANICAL)
understanding of non-First Nations 30 min P 1999 L00193 VH
peoples. First Nations Studies 12 Frosty the Snowman is a charming 5 min IJ 1980
0104 English 25 min story about the Christmas season and En divisant la force produite par la
brings back the popular song about the force fournie, on obtient le gain
FROM THE HERE’S HOW melting snowman and the corncob pipe mècanique donnè par une machine,
SERIES and lumps of coal for eyes. 0714 gain toujours rèduit par la force de
For descriptions see individual titles: English 30 min frottement. Ce programme est aussi
ICE CREAM AND POPSICLES disponible en anglais. Veuillez
(HERE’S HOW) CC [PSC031] FROZEN CAUTION:LAND consulter Mechanical Advantage and
PEANUTS (HERE’S HOW) CC CLAIMS AND ABORIGINAL Friction, PEMC No. PH0237. Sèrie
[PSC028] RIGHTS EUREKA! 0953 French 5 min
ROAD AND BRIDGES (HERE’S 107210 VH Languages
HOW) CC [PSC034] 14 min TJS 1988
Establishes a frame of reference to a
FROM THE ORIGINALS: study in the issue of native land claims GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA
PORTRAITS IN THE FIRST and aboriginal rights in Canada. series
PERSON SERIES Includes a case study of the Teme- For descriptions see individual titles:
For descriptions see individual titles: Augama Anishnabai natives. 0815 HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY
ROBERTA BONDAR [106681] English 14 min [000105]
FROM THE WEATHER WISE THE FRUIT BASKET / THE GALILEE: SUR LES EPAULES
SERIES TRUTH ABOUT CHOLESTEROL DES GEANTS
For descriptions see individual titles: 000175 VH 001820 VH
THE WATER CYCLE (CC) [PSC012] 54 min JS 1992 52 min IJS 2001
THE LIGHT GOURMET series - This SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS -
FROM THE WESTERN tape contains "The Fruit Basket" which A l’aube du dix-septieme siecle,
TRADITIONS SERIES discusses low fat desserts and the role l’astronome Galilee defend la science
For descriptions see individual titles: of vitamins A and C in fighting disease, contre la doctrine theologique et
THE RENAISSANCE AND THE AGE as well as "The Truth about montre que terre n’est pas le centre de
OF DISCOVERY [106885] Cholesterol", which talks about good l’univers. 0252 French 52 min
and bad cholesterol and how to reduce
FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE saturated fat. 0104 English 54
2 SERIES min GAMES CHILDREN PLAY
For descriptions see individual titles: THROUGH MOVEMENT
INSECT DISGUISES [102917] FUNNY LITTLE BUNNIES EDUCATION
KOMODO DRAGON: THE LARGEST 101831 VH 000251 VH
LIZARD [102914] 7 min P 1983 20 min KP 1997
NATURE’S FORESTERS [102912] Disney takes us inside a candy factory This video is designed to illustrate the
RACCOONS: WILD IN THE CITY and creates a ballet out of bunny artists intricacies of games with K-3 children.
[102915] and egg-laying hens. 0574 English A major focus is on the understanding of
SPREADING THE POLLEN [102921] 7 min the fundamental concepts surrounding
THE SUCCESS OF THE SEA GULL movement education and active living
[102913] THE FUR TRADERS and their application in relation to each
107424 VH specific game or game area. This
FRONTIER FISHERMAN 11 min IS 1985 video will help teachers of K-3 provide
107052 VH Story of the Courier de Bois who safer,more developmentally appropriate
13 min IS 1989 roamed the wilderness of the Great movement experiences for the primary
Asao Hamamatsu has fished Japan’s Lakes and Canadian West. 0066 grade child. 0157 English 20 min
northern frontier waters for Alaskan English 11 min
pollack each winter for the past 35 GARBAGE TALE : AN
years. In this video you will see, first FUSION: WORK IN PROGRESS ENVIRONMENTAL ADVENTURE
hand, what it is like to fish the disputed CC) PSC021 VH
waters of the Rausu Channel as he 102482 VH 18 min P 1990
risks arrest by the Soviets, and the 16 min I 1989
In an entertaining format, this video
work required to unload the catch once This video explores the differences
they return home. 0749 English between nuclear fission and fusion. features a variety of environmental
topics: pollution, landfills, waste of
13 min Animation helps to explain the natural natural resources, recycling, etc. While
fusion process. 0585 English 16
FRONTLINE: IS WALMART asleep, young Ernie dreams that the
min "Transman" transports him to a landfill,
GOOD FOR AMERICA?
013330 DV THE FUTURE OF THE PAST a community incinerator and a
60 min JS 2004 104861 VH recycling depot. This enlightning trip
Frontline offers two starkly contrasting 60 min I 1992 streses the concepts of reduce, reuse
images: one of empty storefronts in New techniques for preserving art and and recycle. 0615 English 18 min
Circleview, Ohio; the other, a sea of the past. The world’s most innovative Primary Science
high rises in the south China artists and scientists are joining forces
boomtown of Shenzhen. The to research ways of restoring and
connection between American job GARGANTUA ET/OU
preserving our artistic heritage. PANTAGRUEL
losses and soaring Chinese exports? Generations to come will value their
Walmart. For Walmart, China has 106034 VH
painstaking efforts. Travel to museums
become the cheapest, most reliable that hold some of the world’s greatest 28 min JS 1993
production platform in the world, the art, and cathedrals and cities in the Livroclips" sèries. François Rabelais.
source of up to $25 billion in annual United States and Europe, to watch art Thème: Le gigantisme. 0665
imports. 0599 English 60 min and science combine masterfully. French 28 min
0470 English 60 min
87
GAUGUIN,PAUL:THE SAVAGE what is called the DNA. This is a large AFRICA: THE PEOPLE
DREAM polymer formed from subunits of four 001764 VH
104898 VH kinds (A,G,C, and T). Scientists are 15 min IJ 2004
45 min JS 1989 working to unlock the mysteries of DNA Explore the many personalities that
This program explores the artist’s in order to better understand how make up the most diverse continent on
obsessive search for a "savage" organisms get their structure. 0414 Earth.Come face to face with a variety
alternative to his own culture, which English 20 min of African people, from the nomadic
lead him to one of the most remote Islams of the north to the city dwellers
islands in the world, 4,000 miles off the of the south. Each thriving town and
coast of Peru. 0983 English 45 GENGHIS KHAN
013366 DV remote village provide clues about
min Africa’s history, culture and traditions.
50 min JS 2005 0269 English 15 min
GEANT EGOISTE Genghis Khan controlled territories
105610 VH measured not in thousands but in
millions of square miles;the lands he
GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES
27 min PJ 1990 For descriptions see individual titles:
D’après la lègende d’Oscar Wilde. Une subjugated stretched from the
CONTOURS [106277]
histoire d’amour et de partage qui outermost reaches of eastern Asia to
the heart of Europe.Conquest, not DIRECTIONS [106276]
dèmontre comment un gèant ègoı̈ste LATITUDE [106273]
pent devenir bon en parmettant à des riches or settlement, was his one and
only calling. Nearly 700 years after LONGITUDE [106274]
enfants de jouer son jardin. 0506 MAP GRIDS [106272]
French 27 min Genghis Khan’s death, his battle plans
were still being copied by World War II MAP SYMBOLS [106271]
GENE TECHNOLOGY: A generals. 0373 English 50 min
THE GEOGRAPHY TUTOR
HISTORY OF RESEARCH TO Social Studies
MODERN TECHNIQUES GENOCIDE For descriptions see individual titles:
000734 VH 013345 DV MAP SKILLS [000006]
21 min S 1999 23 min JS 2004
This video explores the history of our GLOBAL ISSUES FOR STUDENTS
understanding of genetics- from the THE GEOGRAPHY TUTOR:
SERIES - Genocide, the systematic WHAT IS GEOGRAPHY, VOL 7
observations of Mendel to the destruction of a group of people,
discovery of DNA by Watson and Crick. 000257 VH
associated most readily with the 13 min PI 1995
It outlines the function of DNA, Holocaust, tragically remains a major
chromosomes, genes and protein This volume answers questions that
global issue today. Despite the lessons students ask concerning "Geographic
replication, and details how research learned from planned exterminations
into genetics has led to the Definitions." Examples are: What does
such as the Armenian Massacre, the Geography mean? What are the
development of gene technology. We international response was limited in
examine how bacteria are engineeered differences between types of maps?
subsequent genocides in countries like What is Geology? What is a thematic
to mass-produce substances like Cambodia and Rwanda. Shows
insulin, look into cloning and explore Map? What is Physical Geography?
students how the world community What is Human Geography? 0599
the importance of the human genome attempts to monitor global conditions
project. 0267 English 21 min English 13 min
and prevent future atrocities. 0373
English 23 min GEOMETRY
GENE TECHNOLOGY IN 102143 VH
AGRICULTURE 29 min KJ 1989
000733 VH GEOCYCLES
200266 DV ACTIVITY BASED MATHEMATICS
22 min S 1999 SERIES - Children begin to understand
Specific technologies designed to 19 min JS 2006
This episode has five chapters: ’Cycles the ideas of geometry by classifying
improve potatoes and tomatoes are shapes. They explore properties of
explored and the issue of genetically and Spheres’, ’The Hydrologic Cycle’,
’The Rock Cycle’,’Surface Processes’, three-dimensional figures in the form of
modified food safety, environmental risk wooden blocks and of two-dimensional
and labelling are debated. We look at and ’Sculpting our Planet’. Individual
segments could be viewed to introduce figures made up of drinking straws and
how scientists have improved sheep paper clips. The geoboard is used to
wool through gene technology. Biology or develop geological concepts. 0414
English 19 min illustrate slides, flips and turns in
11 and 12. 0267 English 22 min transformational geometry, and
students apply those concepts in
GENETICALLY MODIFIED GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY determining points and lines of
FOODS For descriptions see individual titles: symmetry of various objects.
013342 DV THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT Mathematics K-7 0104 English 29
24 min JS 2005 OF NATO (1945-1991) [000048] min
THE EYES OF NYE SERIES - Benefits
and Risks - is genetic engineering THE GEOMETRY OF LIFE
safe? It may be too soon to tell, but that THE GEOGRAPHY OF CANADA
200243 DV 102919 VH
doesn’t stop Bill Nye from exploring the 60 min JS 1992
benefits and risks. Students will hear 23 min PI 2004
INFINITE VOYAGE SERIES - This
from traditional wheat breeders, from Students will understand how Canada’s video is divided into six sections. Part
researchers who analyze organic and geography has shaped its history, one looks at a study of identical twins
pesticide-free crops, and from society and culture.Follow a group of to better understand the influence of
corporations engaged in genetic Canadian students as they examine genetics on personality traits. Part two
engineering. 0373 English 24 min the regions of Canada to find out how explores development and control
land formations, climate, river systems within cells. Part three examines the
GENETICS: THE MOLECULAR and natural resources have affected relationship between the genetic code
BASIS OF HEREDITY the growth of this nation. Explore great and evolution. Part four traces
001778 VH industrial cities like Vancouver and the Huntington’s disease, an inherited
20 min JS 2003 capital city of Ottawa as well as farming neurological disorder that deteriorates
The instructions specifying the communities in the prairies and fishing the brain and nervous system. Part five
characteristics of all organisms villages. 0414 English 23 min deals with hemophilia, including how
whether plant or animal,are carried in scientists are now treating this disorder
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with a genetically engineered blood GERMS MAKE ME SICK (CC) kiln that novices can build, using re-
protein. Part six summarizes the video PR0379 VH cycled bricks, in a matter of hours.
by looking into the Human Genome 30 min P 1985 Graham fires this kiln and shows the
Project. Biology 11 & 12 0470 READING RAINBOW SERIES - This finished forms that complete the clay
English 60 min video stimulates interest, appreciation arts cycle. (Drawings and a materials
and curiosity in "germs". Instructional list are provided to aid with the
goals include observation, construction of the kiln.) 0931
GEOMETRY (SURFACE AREA classification and scientific knowledge English 60 min
AND VOLUME): HIGH SCHOOL about bacteria, viruses, fertilizers and
001838 VH pesticides. 0264 English 30 min GETTING TO KNOW
11 min T 2001 Primary ELECTRICITY
THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH 000711 VH
STRATEGIES SERIES - Geometry - GET STRONG 101 14 min P 1999
Surface area and volume - Using 200252 DV A student is doing his homework on
grocery store items to help students 25 min PI 2005 electricity during a storm. He meets
learn how to find the surface area and Strength and conditioning are Ben Franklin, who comes alive out of
volume of irregularly shaped objects. addressed in 12 components of this his science book. The student asks
0054 English 11 min DVD. These components Franklin if he would help him with his
include:Upper Body, Core, Stretching, electricity homework. The two end up
GEORGE ORWELL Agility, Speed, Lower Body,Quickness, discussing the concepts concerning
IGLA08 VH Total Body, Bands, Balance, Fun and electricity. They also discuss various
30 min SS 1984 Games, and Sample Workouts. The uses for electrical energy. In addition,
This video is an introduction to the life Sample Workouts component includes they perform various experiments
and times of George Orwell. It portrays both small and large space workouts based on gaining more knowledge
the development of political designed to help teachers and students about electricity. 0929 English 14
philosophies in Europe during the 20th create their own routines. The routines min
century. Also, it illustrates how the can be printed out in a pdf format. This
socio-economic environment is applicable to gym, classroom, or GHANA - DANCE TO THE DRUM
influences a writer’s work. 0583 outside spaces. 0414 English 25 002091 VH
English 30 min min 15 min IJS 2001
This program features Linda Quaye, a
GETTING FOOD (2nd Edition) thirteen year old, who comes from a
GEORGES SEURAT : POINT, 000182 VH relatively well-off middle-class family in
COUNTERPOINT 12 min KP 1994 Accra, the capital city of Ghana. 0414
104902 VH ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SERIES - English 15 min
74 min JS 1989 Introduces young viewers to the
PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST SERIES - concept of grouping animals by what THE GHOST HUNTERS (CC)
Defines the life and work of Georges they eat - as herbivores, carnivores, 101569 VH
Seurat, one of the most influential scavengers, and omnivores. It also 30 min IJJ 1975
artists of the Post-Impressionist develops the concept of adaptation by LEGENDS OF THE WORLD SERIES -
generation.Seurat’s revolutionary style, showing some of the ways different
The Ghost Hunters is an Inuit Legend
the application of paint in small dots, species are built to catch, eat and about a hunter who contacts the spirits
coupled with his masterful digest their food. It points out that
that are haunting him. He eventually
draftsmanship made this artist a force some mammals eat only one kind of leaves his village to live among the
to be reckoned with. 0983 English food while others may switch foods, spirits. He breaks their laws by hunting
74 min depending on the kinds that are
the forbidden animals and is punished.
available. 0104 English 12 min When he returns to his original village,
GEORGIA O’KEEFFE he finds it deserted. He then realizes
GETTING IT he cannot live in the spirit world either,
104901 VH TOGETHER:THERAPY
50 min JS 1989 and uses a magic pelt to become a
200225 DV bird. 0983 English 30 min
PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST SERIES - 29 min S 2006
Here, for the first time,O’Keeffe This program highlights the historical
appeared on camera to talk candidly and present-day treatment of THE GIANT NILE
about her work and life. Her paintings psychological disorders. It also 107109 VH
figure prominently also, showing her presents a variety of treatments and 60 min IS 1992
wide range in style and how nature - lets viewers come to their own Visit Cairo, the pyramids, King Tut’s
the mountains and deserts of New conclusions about them. Information is Tomb and other well known Egyptian
Mexico, especially - continue to inspire based on leading textbooks in the field. landmarks. Discover hieroglyphics and
her. 0983 English 50 min Case studies tell the story of bas-reliefs depicting scenes of ancient
psychology from a human perspective. Egyptian life. Celebrate the feast of
The resource would be best used after Opet and the feast of the Virgin Mary.
GERMS AND WHAT THEY DO 0064 English 60 min
(2ND ED.) a general introduction to therapeutic
104252 VH approaches to psychological disorders.
12 min KP 1993 0414 English 29 min THE GIFT
Space explorer Zork becomes curious 000636 VH
about why Earth people get sick. He GETTING STARTED WITH CLAY 48:54 min IJ 1998
learns that it is because of germs. Zork 104793 VH Ever since it was first nurtured from a
learns about contagious diseases and 60 min IS 1996 grass by the Maya, corn has held a
immunization shots, as well as about Graham Sheehan introduces beginning sacred place in the lives if Indigenous
good health habits that help Earth potters to low-tech approaches to clay peoples in the Americas. Before
people to prevent germs from infecting arts that have been used by potters for colonization, corn was widely used as
their bodies. From the OUR thousands of years. After digging and a beverage, a food staple, an oil and a
WONDERFUL BODY Series. . 0104 preparing local clay, he demonstrates ceremonial object. It was respected
English 12 min modeling and slab techniques for and revered as a critical part of
making simple hand-built forms. He creation. The Gift explores the powerful
then shows how to build a wood-fired bond and spiritual relationship that
89
continues to exist between people and GILLES TIBO GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE
corn. 0714 English 48:54 min 105841 VH 200255 DV
21 min PI 1993 10 min KP 2007
THE GIFT OF THE Sèrie: Une rencontre avec l’auteur. This is an engaging, tender and
GRANDFATHERS Gilles Tibo est un des crèateurs de humorous story about celebrating
000291 VH livres pour jeune public les plus difference and individuality. Gerald the
44 min IJS 1998 talentuex et les plus prolifiques au Giraffe learns to be happy with his own
The Aboriginal peoples who travelled Canada. Ses dessins mystèrieux et uniqueness and express himself
the Great Plains by horseback some poètiques lui one value une renommèe through dance. Based on a children’s
three centuries ago were Canada’s first internationale. Il est surtout connu pour story told in rhyme, this rendition uses
cowboys. Today, horsemanship la crèation du personnage nommè expressive narration in combination
remains a vibrant part of Western First Simon, qui a enjouè le coeur des with colourful, exciting animation to
Nations culture..it is one of the gifts of enfants comme des adultes. 0910 effectively convey emotion throughout
the grandfathers. This documentary French 21 min the story. The resource can be used in
charts the progress of two riders as many ways, such as: a supplement or
they make their way to the all-important GINETTE LAURIN introduction to a unit on self-esteem
Indian National Finals Rodeo in 105187 VH and kindness to others; a study in
Saskatchewan. 0714 English 44 28 min JS 1987 conveying emotion through illustration;
min THE DANCEMAKERS DANCE a springboard to a dance unit; or a
SERIES - In Full House (1987), Laurin beginning-of-the-year inspirational tool.
GIFT OF THE MAGI BY O. reaches back into her childhood to 0414 English 10 min
HENRY recover images of the late 1950s and
early 1960s that are both personal and
000548 VH universal. The filmmakers have GITGA’ATA SPRING HARVEST
15 min IJS 1990 restaged this work for television with 200248 DV
Recapturing the mood of a modest the original music, stage sets and 25 min I 2003
turn-of-the-century household, this costumes. Full House is generously This 25 minute DVD examines a
video offers viewers a delightful laced with subtle humour and the seasonal camp and follows a daily
dramatization of O.Henry’s classic dance evokes the Hollywood rhythm of food gathering and harvesting
short story about a husband and wife technicolour movies of the period. (cedar, seaweed, halibut, salmon, etc.).
who are poor but who manage to give Ginette Laurin was a gymnast who later Elders share their wisdom and respect
each other a very special Christmas studied ballet and modern dance, and for the environment and highlight
gift. 0350 English 15 min in 1984 established her own company, cultural values of the Gitga’ata peoples.
O Vertigo Danse. [Discussion guide for 0414 English 25 min
GIFT OF THE SACRED DOG videos 792 VR 801 through 792 VR
(CC) 806.] 0324 English 28 min
101540 VH GITO L’INGRAT (CC)
30 min K 1980 106103 VH
GINGERBREAD BOY, THE 90 min S 1992
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The 101616 VH
feature book tells the Indian legend of Cette vidèo dècrit la prise de
10 min P 1993 consicence d’un ètudiant africaine
how horses became significant to the This accumulative tale is one of the
American Plains Indians. Host LeVar ècartelè entre la culture eurpèenne et
oldest and most popular with la culture africaine. De retour au
Burton examines some Native youngsters. One episode builds on
American traditions taking place at a Burundi, Gito continue de penser et
another through the cadenced repitition d’agir à la manière parisienne. Ayant
National Fair. Photographs of scenic of the Gingerbread Boy’s boast, "Run!
places that have Indian names èchouè dans ses rlves politiques et
Run! Run! Catch me if you can." Until dèchirè entre deux amours (Christine,
complement the Native Americans’ he meets the fate of every single
concept of calling themselves "The la Parisienne et Flora, son amour
Gingerbread Boy who ever came out of d’enfance), Gito finira par dècouvrir son
People". 0269 English 30 min an oven. 0240 English 10 min appartenance à son pays d’origine.
Français Langue 8-12 0104 French
GIFT OF THE WHALES LA GIRAFE ET LA 90 min
103673 VH CIRCULATION SANGUINE
30 min PIJS 1990 000970 VH
Spectacular, never before seen footage 24 min S 1999 GLACIERS: ICE ON THE MOVE
of whales, a small coastal Indian Anima Series - La girafe est le plus 102581 VH
Village, and unspoiled natural scenery grand des mammiferes terrestres. 27 min JA 1994
are the setting for this story seen Nous verrons que pour irriguer son Animation reveals the extent of Ice Age
through the eyes of Dan Hunter, a First cerveau, elle doit maintenir une glaciers, and dramatic cinematography
Nation’s boy. 0641 English 30 min pression sanguine elevee. Nous shows today’s glaciers - where they are
decouvrons ensuite comment le located, how they form and move, how
systeme circulatoire des astronautes they alter the landscape, and how they
GILA MONSTERS MEET YOU AT affect the lives of people living near
THE AIRPORT (CC) s’adapte a la l’apesanteur. Puis, un
cardiologue nous montre une them. 0689 English 27 min
PR0449 VH
30 min P 1983 technique qui assure un deblocage
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The presque permanent des arteres GLANDS AND HORMONES
story about a boy’s fears of moving "out coronaires. 0390 French 24 min (BODY ATLAS)
west". Host LeVar Burton helps 103913 VH
children to understand that fears of
GIRAFFES
002037 VH 25 min JS 1994
something unknown can be lessened if I LOVE SCHOOL SERIES - Video uses
15 min P 2003
you find out more about them. In turn, modern technology to explore the
LeVar visits a biologist in Arizona to Observe these graceful long-necked
creatures, learn their survival body’s chemical communication
discover that the Gila (heela) Monster networks; the endocrine glands, growth
techniques, and discover the purpose
is really a foot long lizard. 0264 hormones, the pancreas, insulin,
English 30 min of their distinctive markings through
thrilling wildlife footage. 0414 adrenalin and noradrenalin. Biology 11
Primary English 15 min & 12 0104 English 25 min
90
GLANDS AND YOUR BODY THE GLOBAL ECONOMY Earth people themselves use to study
103864 VH 200245 DV their planet. 0574 English 10 min
17 min IJ 20 min JS 2006
Using both live action and animation, This DVD investigates the operation of GLOBES AND US
this film offers a clear and detailed the global economy, in particular: the 000707 VH
exploration of the many different glands nature of the global economy and 18 min P 1999
which help control our body. 0983 globalisation; trade and financial flows; Defines maps and globes - longitude,
English 17 min free trade and protection; trading why lines of latitude are called parallels,
blocks and agreements - EU, NAFTA, meridians, grids, the poles, the Great
APEC, ASEAN, CERTA; intwernational Circle routes, the Arctic and Antarctic
GLOBAL CITIZENS organizations - WTO, IMF, World Bank. Circles and the International Date Line.
200242 DV 0414 English 20 min Students along with a narrator help
9 min IJS 2006 explain the important concepts related
Canadians who have made a personal
GLOBAL ISSUES FOR to globes which help people understand
STUDENTS the earth. 0929 English 18 min
committment to fight poverty and help For descriptions see individual titles:
the lives of people around the world are GENOCIDE [013345]
featured in this 9 minute DVD produced LA GLOIRE DE LA BAIE DES
GLOBAL ECONOMIC ISSUES ESPRITS
by the Canadian International [014336]
Development Agency. 0414 English 107264 VH
GLOBAL ECONOMIC ISSUES 30 min IS 1987
9 min [014337] (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Tante
HUMAN RIGHTS [013346] Lily vend à un marchand d’oeuvres
GLOBAL EATING: LEARNING d’art un tableau. Comme elle a fait un
FROM OTHER CULTURES GLOBAL bon profit, les enfants tentent eux-aussi
014341 DV TECTONICS:COMPETING de vendre des objets aux touristes,
23 min JS 2003 THEORIES cependant ils sont dèçus car personne
200226 DV ne veut les acheter. C’est alors que le
Obesity is nearly a national epidemic. 22 min S 2006 sorcier du village leur apprendra
How do so many other countries have a Many theories start off with little l’importance de l’effort et de la qualitè.
great love for food but do not share our support other than scientific 0571 French 30 min
problems of obesity? By studying how observation, and as technology
other countries eat, we can gain some improves and more evidence becomes GO DO SOME GREAT THING
useful (and tasty) ideas to adapt to our available, more or less credit is given to 002116 DV
own needs. 0599 English 23 min a theory. Continental drift, plate 38 min JS 2005
tectonics and the expanding earth are This is a full screen DVD directed and
examples used in this program that produced by Anthony F. Brown, a third
GLOBAL ECONOMIC ISSUES outlines various types of theories that generation black Canadian. This film is
014336 DV attempt to explain the movement of set against the backdrop of the
23 min JS 2004 continents on Earth. Information is Alexander Family reunion, an early
GLOBAL ISSUES FOR STUDENTS delivered in a straightforward manner British Columbian black pioneer family
SERIES - There has always been a using commentary, historical data, who recount the origins and deep roots
struggle to balance the goals of computer simulations and graphics. of the Blacks in BC and the hardships
economic development with the need 0414 English 22 min and achievements of these early
to protect the environment. With world settlers and entrepreneurs. It is a story
population growing and global climate GLOBAL WARMING of inspiration and courage, and
change threatening to affect us all, 101072 VH presents a little known segment of
never has that balance been more 11 min SS 1992 British Columbia history. A study guide
important. Today, the developed world W5 SERIES - This video documentary has been prepared by Mary Filleul of
uses much of the world’s energy presents a televised interview with a Britannia Secondary school for Social
resources and contributes to the scientist who argues for the benefits of Studies 10. English 38 min
majority of global greenhouse gases. increased carbon dioxide levels for the
DVD features a Spanish language environment and who questions the GO GO GOALS! HOW TO GET
track, discussion questions & activities, conventional thinking of the THERE
chapter select and closed-captioned. greenhouse effect. Teachers will need 101226 VH
0868 English 23 min to develop their own preand post- 25 min I 1993
viewing activities. Geology 11 & Earth This video features Grade 5 students
Sciences 12 0104 English 11 min who are working with their teacher on
GLOBAL ECONOMIC ISSUES the four steps of goal setting. The
014337 DV GLOBES (2ND ED.) scene alternates between the
23 min JS 2004 106285 VH classroom and the student’s efforts in
GLOBAL ISSUES FOR STUDENTS 10 min PI 1987 reaching their goals. Economic,
SERIES - A major aspect of MAP SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS personal and social goals are depicted.
globalization is the increased SERIES - If you were a space-travelling The four steps in achieving goals are
interconnectedness of the world creature and the first planet you visited clearly introduced and reinforced.
economy. Thanks to transportation and was Earth, you might want to show 0104 English 25 min
communication technologies, trillions of people back home what the planet
dollars worth of currencies, good and looked like. You could make a small GOD AND MAMMON
services flash across the world each model that showed the big land areas YRY010 VH
day. Explores the early wave of and make them lumpy where there 29 min
globalization, explains the post-World were mountains. You’d make the big ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
War II trend toward increased lands one colour, and the big waters SERIES - This summary of the years
government control of the economy and another, probably blue. And if you 1543 to 1583 looks at the effect of the
examines issues associated with the found out the names of the oceans and Protestant Reformation on the
recent wave of economic globalization. continents and the names and borders colonization of the Americas by France,
0868 English 23 min of the countries on the continents and Spain, Portugal and England. Also
put all that on your model, do you know considered are the Elizabethan quest
what you’d have? A globe, the one for the Northwest Passage and the
91
Basque whalers of Labrador. 0471 A GOOD TREE opens with short clips of students
English 29 min 101438 VH describing incidents of gossiping,
First Nations (Socials) 26 min I 1994 taunting and bullying. The counselor,
Charged by their father with the job of goes into the students’classroom and
bringing home the Christmas tree, three asks for a definition of harassment, and
THE GODDESS SAKHMET (C. children cut down one that is actually on agrees with students that its goal is to
500 B.C.) the property of their Scrooge-like and make someone feel bad. Adding to the
106729 RE cantankerous neighbour, Mr. Horner. definition, students comment that
IS They summon up the courage to harassment is when you are picked on
Sakhmet was a ferocious goddess. She apologize for what they have done and over and over again because of the
always appears as a lady with the head take him some of their own Christmas way you look or dress or who you are.
of a maned lion and a sun disk upon her gifts. The visit is a rewarding one, for 0920 English 24 min
head. The Egyptian physicians were they discover that he is not the terrifying
called the priests of Sakhmet. This person they had imagined, but a lonely GOVERNMENT IN CANADA
may be due to the fact that medicine old seaman who holds them spellbound 100642 VH
was first cultivated in Memphis where with thrilling stories. The true spirit of
Sakhmet was worshipped as the wife 22 min I 1992
Christmas giving and sharing has been Examines the history and process of
of the god Ptah. The original of this realized, and a new communication
cast is of bronze. 0005 English Canadian government. Student role-
has begun. 0574 English 26 min plays explore why we need rules, how
groups make decisions and the
GOING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW GOODBODIES SERIES reasons for Confederation.
001713 VH For descriptions see individual titles: Documentary footage and interviews
18 min JS 2002 YUM (FOOD AND NUTRITION) cover history, parliamentary procedure
Success at a job interview requires a [000890] and the three levels of government.
lot of preparation. This video covers 0267 English 22 min
key areas such as: preparation and A GOOFY LOOK AT
research; site visitation; planning for the VALENTINE’S DAY GOVERNMENT IN CANADA
interview; dealing with a panel; making 101362 VH 100643 VH
a good first impression; controlling 10 min KS 1990 24 min JS 1992
nerves; answering and asking Cupid’s helpers explain to Goofy the
questions; and following up after the Provides an overview on the principles,
significance of the day and how people history and structure of Canadian
interview. 0585 English 18 min have expressed their love on government. Topics covered are
Valentine’s day through the years. ideology, history, the Constitution,
GOLD TRAILS & GHOST 0574 English 10 min levels of government, parliamentary
TOWNS SERIES process and reform, elections and
For descriptions see individual titles: GOOFY’S FIELD TRIP SERIES ways in which citizens can influence
BEST OF THE KOOTENAYS 101289 VH their governments. 0267 English
[107493] 15 min P 1989 24 min
Part 1) Planes: Tour an airport where
GOLDEN MOUNTAIN : CHINESE they investigate both passenger and GOYA
IN CANADA cargo transportation. Part 2) Ships: 104909 VH
100488 VH Tour a ship, watch freighters, meet the 54 min JA 1986
90 min IJS 1987 harbour master and berthing officer MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS SERIES
Documents the experience of Chinese and learn nautical terms. Part 3) 0535 English 54 min
immigrants to Canada. 0192 Trains: Tour a train yard, meet various
English 90 min workers and learn the functionf of the
different types of freight cars. Also tour INSTRUCTIONAL
a passenger train and take a real train INTELLIGENCE: GRADE 1/2
GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE trip. 0645 English 15 min 013189 VH
BEARS (CC) 60 min TA 2004
101530 VH GORILLAS : TENDER GIANTS INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
8 min KIS 1993 000466 VH DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
This animated video from the book 50 min IJS 1996 SERIES - Grade: 1/2 Subject:
retold by James Marshall presents the Far from the ferocious, chest-thumping Language Arts (Class B). The purpose
classic children’s story with humour. It devils of jungle legend, the gorillas of of the lesson: Academic: Painting with
offers a different version of the Africa’s Congo Basin are actually words, Literacy. Elements of
traditional tale, suitable for many among the most gentle, intelligent and Instructional Intelligence to look for: 1)
extension activities. 0104 English family-oriented animals on earth. But Primary Strategy: Picture Word
8 min their habits have been a mystery to Induction Model, Cooperative Learning,
humans, shrouded from science by Tactics,Class Management -
THE GOOD, BRIGHT DAYS their densely grown habitats-until now. responding to off topic questions.
(1919-1927) Take a unique journey into the heart of 0075 English 60 min
000079 VH Africa, and meet these misunderstood
29 min JS 1960 vegetarians up close- working, playing, INSTRUCTIONAL
Begins with the Armistice of 1918 and mating, and caring for their families in INTELLIGENCE : GRADE 1
ends at the height of the great ways remarkably similar to man. 0338 013188 VH
economic boom of the late twenties. In English 50 min 60 min TA 2004
between, the video shows the manners, The purpose of the lesson: Academic:
morals and customs of the period, and GOSSIP- Main ideas in a story; Social:
evidence of Canada’s growing ING,TAUNTING,BULLYING: IT’S Cooperative Learning. Elements of
nationalism. A 1960 production. Black ALL HARASSMENT Intstructional Intelligence to look for:
and white. 0714 English 29 min 013093 VH Primary Strategy: Concept Attainment,
24 min IJ 2002 Instructional Organizers - Helping
GOOD CONVERSATION The video is divided into three parts, students clarify ideas, Tactics and
For descriptions see individual titles: each covering a different kind of Organizers: Ranking Ladders, Think
A TALK WITH AVI (UPDATE) harassment. Part 1: Gossiping, Part 2: Pair Share. 0075 English 60 min
[013358] Taunting, Part 3: Bullying. The video
92
GRADE 11: SUBJECT: LAW GRADE 9: ENGLISH THE GRAPES OF WRATH
(UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE) (ACADEMIC) 105576 VH
013199 VH 013198 VH 129 min JA 1940
60 min TA 2004 60 min TA 2004 Adapted from John Steinbeck’s novel
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE about a simple but courageous farmer
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS DEMONSTRATION LESSONS who sets out with his family from the
SERIES - Grade 11: Law (University/ SERIES - Grade 9 : Subject: English dust bowl of the Depression in hopes of
College). The purposes of the lesson: (Academic). The purposes of the finding a better life in California. 0526
Academic: Preparation for debating lesson: Academic: Techniques in English 129 min
and essay writing; Social: Exploring Advertising, Social: Cooperative
both sides of an issue, Disagreeing Learning, Equal Participation. 0075 LES GRAS TRANS
agreeably. 0075 English 60 min English 60 min 002155 DV
10:45 min JS 2005
GRAINS OF THE EARTH / Documentaire. Les gens qui souffrent
GRADE 4/5 : ART MARVELOUS MILK de maladies cardio-vasculaire sont de
013193 VH 000173 VH plus en plus jeunes. La science a
60 min TA 2004 45 min JS 1992 prouve que la faute en revient en partie
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE THE LIGHT GOURMET series - 1."The a un type de gras, qu’on appelle les
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS Grains of the Earth" discusses complex gras trans ou huiles hydrogenees.
SERIES - In this demonstration lesson carbohydrates and eating more bread, 0414 French 10:45 min
of Instructional Intelligence the subject pasta and grains. 2. "Marvelous Milk"
is Art and the Grade is 4/5. 0075 discusses calcium and tips for cooking THE GREAT BALANCING ACT /
English 60 min with milk products - milk, cheese, HEALTH FROM THE SEA
yogurt, and buttermilk. 0104 000174 VH
English 45 min 54 min JS 1992
GRADE 4 : SCIENCE AND THE LIGHT GOURMET series - "The
TECHNOLOGY LE GRAND DEFILE (CC) Great Balancing Act" discusses healthy
013192 VH 106089 VH eating and the link between diet and
60 min TA 2004 26 min 1992 disease, and "Health from the Sea"
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet discusses fish and seafood, as well as
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS èpisode, une maison de couture a ètè Omega-3 fatty acids and heart disease.
SERIES - Grade 4 : Science and choisie pour participer à un concours. 0104 English 54 min
Technology The purposes of the A la veille du dèfilè officiel, l’oeuvre
lesson: Academic: Introduce the soumise disparaı̂t. Heureusement, les GREAT CASTLES OF EUROPE :
Sound Unit, Diagnosis - what students "intrepides" rèussissent à retrouver le FRANCE AND SPAIN
already know, Social: Disagreeing vltement. Français Langue Première 104759 VH
Agreeably. 0075 English 60 min K-7 0104 French 26 min 75 min IS 1994
Return to a time when a man’s castle
LE GRAND LESSIVE (CC) was his home–and explore the inner
GRADE 4 : SCIENCE AND 106090 VH workings of the world’s most
TECHNOLOGY 26 min 1992 magnificent structures. Some were
013195 VH (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet built as fortifications; others as private
T 2004 èpisode, des voyous rançonnent les retreats. Travel to the opulent
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE jeunes de la Citè des Alizès en Chambord, experience the charm of
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS particulier, Faouzi et ses amis. Julie et Chenonceau, journey through
SERIES - The purposes of the lesson: Tom viennent en aide à Faouzi et les centuries of ceremony and intrigue at
Academic: To review concepts of amis de ce dernier rèussissnet a Alcazar, home to King Ferdinand and
sounds, light, colour. Social: dèmasquer le chef de cette bande de Queen Isabel. Discover each castle’s
Cooperative learning and Equal voyous et le font arrlter. Français romantic–or tragic–past and hear local
participation. 0075 English Langue Première K-7 0104 French legends of the remarkable people who
26 min lived there. 0338 English 75 min
GRADE 7 : MATHEMATICS GRAND MEAUINES, LE GREAT CASTLES OF EUROPE :

013186 VH 106032 VH GERMANY AND ROMANIA
60 min TA 2004 28 min JS 1993 104760 VH
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Livrofolie" sèrie. 0665 French 28 75 min IS 1994
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS min Cruise the 50 mile stretch of the Rhine,
SERIES - Grade 7 : Subject- where some 30 castles and ruins tower
Mathematics. The purposes of the THE GRAND MUSEUM SERIES above the river’s edge. Dance through
lesson: Academic: Understanding For descriptions see individual titles: Mad King Ludwig’s "folly" at
concepts in subtraction of fractions. A TOUR OF THE LOUVRE [104703] Neuschwanstein. Shiver in the gothic
Social: Cooperative learning. 0075 halls of Bran Castle and the ruins
English 60 min LES GRANDS INVENTEURS where the original Dracula lived.
For descriptions see individual titles: Discover each castle’s romantic–or
EINSTEIN: LA LUMIERE A LA tragic–past and hear local legends of
GRADE 8: LANGUAGE ARTS PUISSANCE 2 [001822] the remarkable people who lived there.
013187 VH GALILEE: SUR LES EPAULES DES 0338 English 75 min
60 min TA 2004 GEANTS [001820]
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE ISAAC NEWTON : IL ETAIT UNE THE GREAT COVER-UP:
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS FOIS 2 ISAAC [001821] ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE
SERIES - Grade 8 : Language Arts. LEONARD DE VINCI: VOLER 103257 VH
The purpose of the lesson: Academic- COMME UN OISEAU [001818] 15 min I 1988
adjectives/nouns; adverbs/ verbs. MARIE CURIE: RIEN N’EST PAS Introduces the most important kinds of
Social: Taking responsibility for AUSSI SIMPLE QU’IL N’Y PARAIT camouflage and shows some of the
learning. 0075 English 60 min [001819] ways that animals look like objects in
THOMAS EDISON : LE MAGICIEN their environment. 0689 English
DE LA LUMIERE [001817] 15 min
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A GREAT CRY AT DAWN THE GREAT ENTERPRISE, 1850 THE GREAT PYRAMIDS
IGLA22 VH TO 1887 (EPISODE 8A) 002007 VH
28 min JS 1991 000984 VH 28:16 min IJ 2002
This video traces the history of the 60 min IJS 2000 HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES
English language and dramatizes the CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY SERIES - The burial sites of the mighty
opening of the epic poem Beowulf. It is SERIES - In a few short years, a Pharaohs of Egypt are still one of the
filmed against a backdrop of modern handful of small and separate colonies most awe-inspiring sights in the world
London, Canterbury and the English are transformed into a new nation, that today. The video gives us a look at the
countryside. 0937 English 28 min controls half of the North American Egyptian culture, which rose up around
continent. The remarkable story of the Nile. 0414 English 28:16 min
GREAT DAYS IN THE ROCKIES Confederation, its supporters and its
104997 VH bitter foes, is told against a backdrop of GREAT RELIGIONS
11 min JS 1983 Civil War in the United States and 001019 VH
Great Days in the Rockies is a video Britain’s growing determination to be 54:45 min JS 2000
about an early Rocky Mountain rid of its expensive, ungrateful colonies. Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam are
photographer, Byron Harmon. The dawn of the era of photography featured inthis video. Each religion is
Renowned for both his ingenuity and provides a vivid portrait of the diverse approx. 16 minutes long. Give an
his technique, Harmon made a good people who make up the new Dominion historical perspective on each religion.
living taking and selling his of Canada; the railway magnats, the 0714 English 54:45 min
photographs, which depict the unwed mothers of Montreal, the nuns
characters and events of early Banff. who provide refuge for the destitute, THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION
At present, 6,500 negatives of his work the prosperous merchants of Halifax, (1896 TO 1915): EPISODE 11A
are held at the Peter Whyte Archives in the brave fugitives of the Underground 001800 VH
Banff. 0714 English 11 min Railroad, and the tide of Irish 60 min IJS 2001
immigrants who flood into the cities. CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
Closed-captioned. 0189 English SERIES - Massive waves of
THE GREAT DEPRESSION 60 min immigration, a headlong economic
107505 VH boom and the growth of prairie
25 min JS 1996 GREAT EXPECTATIONS AND agriculture and urban industry
The Great Depression reached its CHARLES DICKENS transform Canada in the years between
strangle hold from one end of Canada E00849 VH 1896 and 1915. The episode focuses
to the other. This video recalls this 79 min JS on the people who shaped a new
historic period through a blend of 0471 English 79 min Canadian society: the Ukrainian
interviews and historic footage. It was peasants who found shelter from the
a period of labour unrest and violence, English/Language Arts
merciless Saskatchewan winter in sod
massive unemployment, droughts and huts. Elected Canada’s new prime
dirt storms in the Prairies, labour THE GREAT GILLY HOPKINS
105618 VH minister in 1896, Wilfrid Laurier faced a
camps, soup kitchens and ineffective political challenge in resolving the
politicians. Ten years later, when 45 min KPIJSCATI 1990
Eleven-year-old Gilly Hopkins’ behavior Manitoba Schools Question. With the
Canada slowly emerged from these eclipse of the francophone majority in
lost years, an entirely different nation in her new foster home is as bad as
ever, but this unusual family helps her Manitoba, the English Protestants
had been moulded. As the video is abolished the use of French and the
made up of still photographs, with come to terms with her life. Based on
the book by Katherine Paterson. 0058 funding for Catholic schools. 0189
narration in the background, in order to English 60 min
maintain the students’ attention, it may English 45 min
be advisable to use it in small
THE GREAT TRANSFORMATION
segments of a few minutes at a time. THE GREAT MARCH, PART 1 (1896 TO 1915): EPISODE 11B
0065 English 25 min 002190 VH 001801 VH
47 min JS 2004 60 min IJS 2001
THE GREAT ENTERPRISE, 1850 NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
TO 1867 (EPISODE 8B) SERIES - This is the first program of a SERIES - At the dawn of the 20th
000985 VH two-part set that covers the formation, century, excessive alcohol
60 min IJS 2000 action and hardships of the Northwest consumption by men was having an
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY Mounted Police during the 1870s in effect on women and children. A young
SERIES - In a few short years, a Canada. A variety of presentation Manitoban woman, Nellie Mooney,
handful of small and separate colonies formats are used, including interviews, soon to be McClung, took on the
are transformed into a new nation that re-enactments and historical challenge of educating the public about
controls half of the North American photographs and maps. Portrayals of the evils of alcohol. The dizzying pace
continent. The remarkable story of native peoples are sensitive and of change also brought ethnic
Confederation, its supporters and bitter accurate. 0390 English 47 min intolerance and racism, particularly
foes, is told against the backdrop of against Asian immigrants. At the same
Civil War in the United States and THE GREAT MARCH, PART TWO time growing tnesions over Canada’s
Britain’s growing determination to be 002191 VH role in the British Empire help put an
rid of its expensive and ungrateful 47 min JS 2004 end to Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s governemtns
colonies. The dawn of the era of NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE in 1911. When World War I breaks out,
photography provides a vivid portrait of SERIES - 1874...the North-West the initial burst of enthusiasm in
the diverse people who make up the Mounted Police are Canada’s only English Canada and resistance in
new Dominion of Canada; the railway hope to tame the wild frontier at the French Canada foreshadow further
magnates, the unwed mothers of heart of its dream of nationhood. Their domestic conflict as wartime pressures
Montreal, the nuns who provide refuge toughest opponents were not just grow. 0189 English 60 min
for the destitute, the prosperous American outlaws and whiskey
merchants of Halifax, the brave traders...but the resistance of the land THE GREAT WHALES
fugitives of the Underground Railroad, itself. Baed upon original diaries, 103655 VH
and the tide of Irish immigrants who journals and illustrations recorded by 60 min IS 1978
flood into the cities. Closed-captioned. members of the expeditionary force of Once feared and hunted almost to
0189 English 60 min 1874. 0390 English 47 min extinction, the whale now commands
worldwide attention. Join scientists and
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conservationists as they study and THE GREEK TEMPLE GROUPING LIVING THINGS
document the anatomy, 104741 VH 103159 VH
communication, and migratory patterns 54 min JA 1969 18 min JS 1985
of a variety of whale species, including MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS SERIES To learn about and communicate our
killer, pilot and humpback whales. - From the Greek power centre, knowledge of the multitude of living
0689 English 60 min Olympia, to the largest and most lavish things, we must classify them. Revived
temple on the mainland, the Parthenon, and animated, Carolus Linnaeus
the program spans the golden age of guides us through the history and
THE GREEDY FROG (CC) the Greek empire to reveal the dwelling hierarchy of classification. Teacher’s
PLA025 VH places of the mythical gods guide incl. 0350 English 18 min
9 min P 1989 themselves. 0535 English 54 min
In this Australian aboriginal folktale a GROWING PAINS
frog drinks up all the water in a YRY018 VH
billabong. The other animals devise THE GREEN QUIZ 29 min S
various ways by which the frog will give 100854 VH ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
back their life-sustaining water. Closed 46 min IA SERIES - An examination of the effects
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. A Nature of Things program, hosted by of massive emigration from Britain to
0615 English 9 min David Suzuki with guest experts, which the New World at the time of the
Primary Language Arts tests the viewer’s knowledge of the Industrial Revolution. Also, the Family
environment, touching on issues from Compact of Upper Canada, and the
global to compost boxes and toxic rebellions of 1838-39 that led to the
GREEK AND ROMAN LEGENDS chemicals in the home. 0192 Durham Report on the Affairs of British
100206 VH English 46 min North America. 0471 English 29
35 min IS 1989 min
Introduces the principal Greek and First Nations (Socials)
Roman legends, which combine victory GREENHOUSE
with difficulty and loss, and those of EFFECT:CLIMATE CHANGE GROWING UP IN MODERN
Rome, which place nationalism, AND GLOBAL WARMING JAPAN
heroism, and virtue above any personal 200250 DV 001696 VH
ties. 0380 English 35 min 25 min JS 2006 24 min I 2003
The greenhouse effect is described Eri lives in Nagoya, one of the largest
fully and clearly, and many examples cities in Japan. When she grows up,
GREEK ARCHITECTURE IN THE are provided. Content is logically she wants to write comic books. Kaosu
VICINITY OF THE ACROPOL divided into several sections, each and Raki live in the small farming
104740 SL clearly indicated. Definitions are given village of Obara. Raki wants to work
1991 in graphic format, making note taking overseas, Kaosu wants to be a vet.
Representative examples of easier. Graphs are used to good effect. Through a contrast of city and country
architecture from 450 B.C. to 40 B.C. The program provides good support for living, the video examines different
18 slides 0046 English the new Science 10 curriculum and aspects of Japanese culture including
could be used as the main source of food, festivals, technology, sport, art
information on this topic. It could also b and music. 0414 English 24 min
THE GREEK MYTHS: PART I eused to stimulate discussion and
E00803 VH present ideas on solving this urgent GROWING UP SERIES
27 min S 1971 problem. 0414 English 25 min
103875 VH
This video introduces the student to I 1989
Greek mythology, its origin and its 1. Head full of questions (20 min) :
purposes in the context of the GREGORY THE TERRIBLE
EATER (CC) Answers questions about relationships
development of human civilization. and reproduction. 2. Changes (19 min)
Several of the more important myths PR0450 VH
: Explores the physical and emotional
are dramatized. The use of classical 30 min P 1986 changes that occur during puberty. 3.
and Rennaissance sculpture, animation READING RAINBOW SERIES - Especially You (17 min) : Focuses on
and live action serves to create an Children can infer from the book, the importance of liking oneself, of
effective portrayal of early myth and Gregory the Terrible Eater, the making decisions, and of respecting
society. 0471 English 27 min importance of choosing nutritious differences in others. NOT TO BE
English/Language Arts foods. The main character, a goat USED BELOW GRADE 6 LEVEL.
named Gregory, has an abnormal 0714 English
penchant for "revolting foods". His
THE GREEK MYTHS: PART II parents must educate him to appreciate
cans, cardboard and wide-striped ties. GROWTH
E00804 VH 000810 VH
25 min S 1971 Viewers are taken on a tour of an
animal kitchen at the San Diego Zoo 19 min IJ 1994
This video defines several purposes of where the diets of various animals are This program examines growth rates,
myth, not only within ancient Greek discussed. 0264 English 30 min hormones and population growth. Part
culture but also in the context of human of the Scientific Eye VI series. 0585
civilization. The program integrates Primary English 19 min
sculpture, painting, animation and live
acting to create some compelling GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
dramatic moments. Some of the best THE GRINCH GRINCHES THE
known myths, alluded to so frequently CAT IN THE HAT 105991 VH
in literature and art, are presented, for 101827 VH 60 min PI 1989
example: Narcissus, Typhoeus, 25 min PI 1987 Jonathan Swift’s novel about a
Hyperion and Phaethon, and As in all Dr. Seuss stories, this one too shipwrecked Englishman washed
Prometheus. 0983 English 25 has a moral, and it is played to the hilt: ashore in a strange and distant land
min everyone has a heart, a soft spot-even who finds himself a giant among the
English/Language Arts a Grinch. 0119 English 25 min tiny citizens of Lilliput. Animated.
0439 English 60 min
95
GVRD: ENVIRONMENTAL profound effects on habitats. 0585 HAIDA GWAII/QUEEN
ISSUES (PART 1) English 20 min CHARLOTTES : ISLANDS IN
102927 VH THE WEB
90 min IJ 1995 107219 VH
1) Water, Our Most Precious Resource HABITUDES ALIMENTAIRES 57 min JS 1990
(27:00 min), 2) Public Service DES ETUDIANTS This program explores the dilemmas
Announcement "Water" (30 sec.), 3) 002157 VH and conflicts between resource
Seymour Demonstration Forest - 17:39 min JS 2004 development and environmental
Nature’s Classroom (26:45 min), 4) Documentaire. Le Canada fait face a management. Part 1 - Haida Heritage
Burnaby Incinerator, Waste to Energy une epidemie pire que celle du SRAS, & Fishing Industry. Part 2 - Sustainable
(10:05 min), 5) Cache Creek Landfill - bien que silencieuse. Elle touche pres Forests? Part 3 - Wilderness : Native
State of the Art Solid Waste d’un enfant sur trois et aucun vaccin ne Rights and Tourism. First Nations
Management (10:43 min), 6) Public peut la contrer. Il s’agit de l’obesite, qui Studies 12 0937 English 57 min
Service Announcement "Composting" est en augmentation constante partout
(30 sec), 7) Here’s the Dirt (11 min), au pays. Elle est d’ailleurs la source de
and 8) Public Service Announcement nombreuses maladies. C’est a la HALLOWEEN ET LE VIEUX
"Liquid Waste: (30 sec) 0435 maison que les jeunes prennent leurs HAROLD
English 90 min mauvaises habitudes alimentaires, 101354 VH
mais aussi a l’ecole. 0414 French 8 min I 1988
GYMNASTICS: FLOOR WORK 17:39 min LES FETES CANADIENNES SERIE
AND SMALL APPARATUS SERIES - Au village, tout le monde
000248 VH craint le vieux Harold; on croit mlme
HABLA : SPANISH, VOLUME qu’il est un peu cinglè. Or un soir
25 min KP 1997 ONE
This video production by the Coquitlam d’Halloween, une bande d’enfants
102008 VH courageux dècident de se dèguiser et
and Burnaby School District will serve
JS 1995 de s’aventurer du côtè de chez Harold.
as an introduction to the Gymnastics
portion of the Elementary Physical Volume 1 contains basic to intermediate 0714 French 8 min
Education Curriculum (IRP#011). language lessons (Units 1-7) which are
Sequential components are thoroughly covered in the accompanying
workbook. This series was filmed THE HALLOWEEN TREE
explained and demonstrated. 101445 VH
Introduces and demonstrates basic entirely in Mexico at the renowned
Cuernavaca Language School. Winner 73 min IJ 1994
individual and partner themes. Could Ray Bradbury’s Halloween Tree is a
be viewed with students. First half is of the SIVA Best Instructional Video.
Contents: 2 videocassettes, 1 sound fantastic journey to discover the
primary student examples, then meanings behind Halloween and the
intermediate. 0294 English 25 cassette, 1 workbook. 0795 English
celebrations of the dead around the
min world and throughout time. The
HABLA : SPANISH, VOLUME predominant themes addressed by the
GYMNASTICS HEAVY TWO classroom guide are tradition,
APPARATUS 102009 VH friendship and courage and are
000221 VH integrated across Language Arts,
JS 1995
20 min T 1998 Social Studies and the Arts curricula.
Demonstrates the use of heavy Volume 2 contains intermediate to
advanced language lessons which are The Classroom Guide can be used as
apparatus in the K-7 physical education the framework for an entire unit or as a
curriculum. Coquitlam and Burnaby covered in the accompanying
workbook. SIVA award winner. set of suggested mini-lessons. 0274
School District staff demonstrate. English 73 min
Excellent overview of gymnastics using Contents: 2 videocassettes, 1 sound
intermediate student action. cassette, 1 workbook. 0795 English
Appropriate for teacher viewing mainly HAMLET
but has excellent examples of partner HACK’S CHOICE 105900 VH
and group sequences that students 107259 VH 225 min S
could aim for. English 20 min 30 min J 1987 Hamlet has been given the creative
SPIRIT BAY SERIES - After an eight vitality of Shakespeare himself in this
HABITATS year absence, Hack’s favorite uncle ageless play. A tragedy that is really a
200268 DV comes to Spirit Bay to claim the sacred triumph. Tape 1: Acts 1, 2. Tape 2:
15 min I 2000 family relics. When he tries to Acts 3, 4, 5. 0077 English 225
This well paced 15 minute video and persuade Hack to steal them for him, min
support package presents an overview Hack is torn between his uncle and his
of the world’s habitats: polar, tundra, respect for tradition. It’s Hack’s choice. HAMLET,I : THE AGE OF
temperate, coniferous and deciduous 0571 English 30 min ELIZABETH
forest, desert, fresh and salt water.
Each habitat presented shows the 000590 VH
dominant plants and different animals HAIDA GWAII : ISLANDS OF 30 min IJS 1960
which are adapted to varied conditions. THE PEOPLE HAMLET SERIES - Prof. Maynard
Age appropriate references and maps 107230 VH Mack, Yale University, the commentator
are incorporated. 0414 English for this series, outlines the colourful
50 min S 1994 background of the age of Elizabethan
15 min Describes the natural resources of England - Shakespeare’s times, the
Haida Gwaii and its relationship with kind of theatre he worked in, and the
HABITATS & DEPENDENCE the Haida. The video opens with a
000809 VH kind of audiences for which he wrote.
creation myth and develops in a 0585 English 30 min
20 min IJ 1989 chronological manner. Each section
Habitats provide living things with their deals with a resource are and how the
basic requirements, and different Haida have lived in balance with it. It HAMLET SERIES
habitats contain many different briefly discusses current forestry issues For descriptions see individual titles:
species. Examining food chains, this and land rights. First Nations Studies HAMLET,I : THE AGE OF
program shows the interdependence of 12 0104 English 50 min ELIZABETH [000590]
living things in a habitat, and explores
how human influences can have
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HAMLET THEMES B.C. Was he really a "hanging judge," section relates the efforts of C.D.Howe,
001716 VH or was he a compassionate man who Minister of Munitions and Supplies, and
19 min JS 2002 new the value of a reputation? 0645 of numerous Canadian businesses to
SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE SERIES - English 24 min create the tools needed to fight a
Something may be rotten in the state of modern war, and on the lives of some
Denmark–but everything is a-okay with HANSEL AND GRETEL (CC) remarkable women who made
the Standard Deviants as they explore 101593 VH significant contributions to the war
Shakespeare’s monumental marvel, 48 min PJ 1987 effort. 0189 English 60 min
Hamlet. What a piece of work is FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES -
Hamlet–how noble in reason, how Ricky Shroder and Joan Collins star in THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE/
infinite in faculties–you get the picture. this Classic tale of a penniless father THE VAIN CROW
0574 English 19 min and a pitiless stepmother and a 101612 VH
hopeless fate of abandonment in a 30 min 1991
THE HAMSTER (CC) deep, dark forest. Closed Captioned AESOP’S FABLES 1) THE HARE AND
PR0423 VH for the Hearing Impaired. 0807 THE TORTOISE: Unlikely opponents,
11 min P 1989 English 48 min Speedy Hare and Thelma Tortoise,
An up-close look at a mother hamster compete in the race of the week. It’s an
and her nine hamster youngsters. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOON (CC) upset! Thelma wins! 2) THE VAIN
Right before the viewer’s eyes, young 105735 VH CROW: King Zeus calls for a contest
hamsters are born. The narration 7 min KP among the birds of the forest. The
explains the various characteristics and This simple but effective film is based winner will be dubbed "The King of the
abilities the young hamsters acquire as on the book, Happy Birthday Moon, by Birds". The crow, dissatisfied with his
they grow. The program offers an Frank Asch. In this development of love appearance, gathers and wears
overview of this warm-blooded and friendship, Bear develops a feathers from other birds. While
mammal’s life cycle. 0983 English friendship with the moon, based on his learning about different types of birds,
11 min mistaking the echoes of his own voice children will also see the value in being
Primary for the moon’s response. Full-colour happy with oneself. 0419 English
animation. 1037 English 7 min 30 min
HANA’S SUITCASE
001783 VH HAPPY LION, THE (CC) HARMONIC MOTION
25 min PIJS 2003 PLA033 VH 000696 VH
Narrated by CBC’s Joe Schlessinger, 8 min P 21 min JS 1995
this video tells the story behind the This animated story is about a lion who This video features real world
award-winning book by Karen Levine, lives happily in a zoo. The townspeople examples of harmonic motion or
"Hana’s Suitcase". The curator of a visit him daily to say "Bonjour". One oscillations that are many and varied.
Japanese Holocaust museum learned day the lion has the opportunity to Examples include musical instruments,
about Hana’s life after Hana’s suitcase reverse the situation and walk into town timepieces, swingsets, wine glasses,
was sent to her. Follows the meeting of to say "Bonjour" to his friends. Children automobile engines, models of building
Hana’s brother who now lives in will enjoy the amusing chaos that during simulated earthquakes, and the
Toronto. Hana was a Czech girl who follows the lion’s visit. Closed Tacoma Narrows bridge. Laboratory
died in the Holocaust. 0414 English Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. demonstrations of harmonic motion are
25 min 1037 English 8 min simple and clear. Mathematical
formulae are avoided. 0104 English
HANDEL’S LAST CHANCE Primary Language Arts 21 min
000231 VH
51 min PIJA 1996 HARD TIMES (1929 TO 1940): HAROLD AND HIS AMAZING
It is 1742 and we are in Dublin, where EPISODE 13A GREEN PLANTS (CC)
ten-year old Jamie O’Flaherty and the 001803 VH PR0392 VH
brilliant composer George Frideric 60 min IJS 2001 8 min P 1984
Handel live. By a stroke of destiny, the CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY This video presents plant reproduction,
young boy and composer become SERIES - Illustrates the difficulties care of plants, photosynthesis, life
unlikely allies. Handel gets Jamie out encountered by Canadians in two cycles, and the function of plant parts.
of jail and the boy lends his golden different sectors of society- industrial The use of animation and humour
voice to the first performance of workers and farmers-during the Great heightens student interest. Closed
MESSIAH. 0574 English 51 min Depression. The video provides Captioned for the Hearing Impaired.
graphic examples of working conditions 0571 English 8 min
HANDS OF HISTORY for the factory worker and the plight of Primary
104674 VH the Western farmer in the early
51 min JS 1994 1930s.Chronicles the events leading up HAROLD AND THE PURPLE
Four Aboriginal women artists, each to the Regina Riot and the On-to- CRAYON
from different nations, each from Ottawa Trek. Introduces some of the 105551 VH
different experiences, each from measures introduced by Franklin D. 8 min P
different artistic mediums. Yet all share Roosevelt in the United States to From the book by Crockett Johnson.
in the life of the artist, in the creation of combat the Depression. 0189 Animated story about a boy who draws
beauty, in the expression of culture and English 60 min a moon with a purple crayon and then
in the recording and examination of embarks upon a succession of
history. 0714 English 51 min HARD TIMES (1929 TO 1940): adventures matching the range of his
EPISODE 13B own imagination. 1037 English 8
THE HANGING JUDGE 001804 VH min
(HERITAGE THEATRE #16) 60 min IJS 2001
107453 VH CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY HARRISON’S YUKON
24 min IJ 1985 SERIES - While most of Canada 000467 VH
It’s 1858 in the wild Gold Rush of focused on the events occurring on the 22:30 min IJS 1979
British Columbia. Britain wants to Western Front, a huge transformation Ted Harrison settled in the Yukon in
ensure that the new colony remains was occurring on the domestic scene 1967. The Yukon proved to be a
British, and sends over Matthew Bailey as the Canadian economy was being challenge Harrison had to come to
Begbie to enforce the laws of Britain in turned into a war machine. This terms with. The result is an artistic style
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characterized by bold, brilliant colours. HATCHET HEAD OF A POET (EURIPIDES)
Harrison’s perceptions of Canada’s 105627 VH 106788 RE
North contradicts its traditionally bleak 54 min KPIJSCATI 1990 IS
portrayal. His brightly coloured houses Based on a book by Gary Paulsen. This expressive portrait of the great
and figures suggest a toyland After a plane crash, 13 year-old Brian poet is a haunting example of the
dominated by mountains, snow and spends 54 days in the wilderness Hellenistic period in Greece. Going
sky. The video is a fine introduction to learning to survive - at first with only aid beyond the classical ideal sculpture of
the artist, his work and the geography of a hatchet - and also learning to the earlier Periclean age, this time was
that has so profoundly influenced him. accept his parents’ divorce. 0058 noted for the portraiture of noted
0714 English 22:30 min English 54 min figures. 0006 English
HARRY AND THE LADY NEXT HEAD OF A PRINCESS (NEW

DOOR HAVE WE GOT A DEAL? KINGDOM)
105572 VH 100935 VH 106739 RE
20 min PI 1988 27 min S 1982 I
Irrepressible Harry the dog is back, this Explains the law of contract: making a Rendition of Nefretete. (12" on base)
time trying to drown out the interminable contract - the nature of a contract, offer, 0002 English
operatic singing of the lady next door. acceptance, consideration, capacity,
A hilatious adaptation of Gene Zion’s consent, illegal contracts; ending a HEAD OF A SCRIBE
book. 0983 English 20 min contract - breach of contract and 106724 RE
discharge of contract. 0809 English IS
HARRY COMES HOME 27 min Members of the scribe class, educated
105591 VH caste of Egyptian society were proud of
25 min PI 1991 HAWAII : STRANGERS IN their rank and abilities. They often
The star of "Harry the Dirty Dog" PARADISE (CC) commissioned portraits of themselves
comes home from the pound to a new 106662 VH for memorial purposes. English
family. However, he has to put up with 60 min I 1991
Isabelle, the cat from next door. 0983 Explore the Hawaiian Islands, an HEAD OF AN ATHLETE (5TH
English 25 min archipelago born of volcanic eruptions CENTURY B.C.)
tens of millions of years ago. Fertile for 106787 RE
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER evolution and protected by the IJS
000937 VH immense Pacific Ocean, this isolated The original well-preserved head was
32 min T 1998 tropical haven produced an explosion once part of an over-sized statue
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO of wildlife found nowhere else on earth. excavated in Benevento, Italy. The
SERIES - Part 1 of a set of 8 video Once able to flourish, exquisite chaplet in the well arranged hair
tapes of the Effective Teacher Video creatures such as the ancient green indicates that the model was a victor in
Series. The series is designed for both sea turtle, the playful monk seal, and one of the athletic contests, most
new teacher induction programs as the Hawaiian honeycreeper now exist probably the Olympic Games. 0007
well as in-service programs for veteran in fragile habitats. Since the arrival of English
teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and man 2000 years ago, 70% of the native
the correlated book The First Days of species have disappeared. Watch as HEAD OF ATHENA (GODDESS
School can be borrowed from the conservation heroes dangle from the OF WISDOM)
Professional Library at the LMCC. This cliffs of Moloka’i, risking their lives to 106793 RE
particular video deals with the following: hand-pollinate endangered flowers. IJS
What is an effective teacher?; how to Ironically, Hawaii’s plants and animals A Roman copy of the Greek original.
be a happy first-year teacher; the need must now rely on man’s intervention in This superb head reveals the perfection
to use research-based practices; the order to survive. 0689 English 60 of the ancient art. 0006 English
need to succeed on the first day of min
school. HARRYK. English 32 min HEAD OF HYPNOS (SLEEP)
HE SAID/SHE SAID 14TH CENTURY B.C
HARRY,THE DIRTY DOG 002197 VH 106789 RE
105573 VH 23 min IJ 2004 IJS
18 min PI 1988 MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES - This This head was once part of a statue of
Another amusing adventure of Harry video looks at two students, a grade 7 a handsome youth. To each temple of
the dog, based on Gene Zion’s book. girl and a grade 8 boy, who change the head, there were attached a wing,
0983 English 18 min places for a day. The video explores of which only one side remains. Head,
and debunks much of the stereotypical wings and side tresses were made
HAS ANYONE SEEN MY thinking of adolescent boys and girls. separately, soldered together and
UMBRELLA The students are very engaging and fastened to the statue. 0005 English
105672 VH the video could be a good discussion
10 min PI 1990 starter. 0714 English 23 min HEAD OF THE CLASS:
From the Tell Me a Story series: In this EDUCATION IN JAPAN
Cinderella story, the Prince is a school 107064 VH
dropout who leaves school after grade HE WHO LOOKS UPSIDE DOWN 14 min JS 1992
one. He cannot deal with words of 100929 VH This 60 MINUTES segment shows
more than three letters, so naturally 30 min S 1994 three and four-year-olds in Japan doing
Cinderella’s name baffles him. A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - homework for hours each day so they
Thinking her name is Umbrella, he Subject: Native Justice. 0953 will get into the best kindergarten and
searches far and wide, shouting "Has English 30 min mothers driving their children to do
anybody seen my Umbrella?" After the more and better. 0380 English 14
timely intervention of the Fairy 16 min
Godmother, the Prince and Cinderella 000203 VH
are united. They get married and
15 min PI 1997
HEAD’S UP!
decide to spend their honeymoon in For descriptions see individual titles:
grade two. 0599 English 10 min Head L 0601 English 15 min WHAT CAUSES EARTHQUAKES?
[001037]
98
HEALING CIRCLE THE BEGINNING OF A LIFETIME sophisticated our understanding and
107297 VH 000362 VH use of hearing and sound knowledge
30 min I 1992 30 min S 1998 has become. The format allows for
MADISON SERIES - At a Native Indian HEALTHWARD BOUND : A LIFELONG pausing the program to engage in class
Friendship Centre, Michael’s father is JOURNEY SERIES - This video series discussions or experiments. From the
attempting to "heal" after an absence of consists of six 30-minute episodes on Series, THE SCIENTIFIC EYE, TWO.
ten years from his family. Michael’s human anatomy, physiology, and the 0104 English 20 min
anger towards his father results in growth and aging processes.
heavy drinking and ensuing problems. Physicians and medical experts provide HEARING THE SOUND
Eventually, Michael joins the healing detailed information on the organs and 000808 VH
circle with his sister, father and systems of the body, with an emphasis 20 min IJ 1997
grandmother. Career and Personal on how they interrelate. Technical terms Musical instruments, slinky springs and
Planning 8-12 0104 English 30 are clearly presented and repeated. an explosion in a quarry are starting
min The treatment of reproduction is less points for an investigation into sound
detailed than other body systems and how it travels from its source to the
HEALING OF NATIONS presented. Some measurements are human brain. Which would occur first;
107286 VH non-metric. 0104 English 30 min hearing an explosion, seeing it, or
49 min 1994 feeling it? Sound is a form of energy,
This documentary on cultural revival A HEARTBEAT AND A BREATH caused by vibration. It travels through
amongst North American Native 000363 VH materials by compressing particles,
peoples focuses on youth 30 min JS 1998 moving at different speeds through
empowerment: the value of traditional HEALTHWARD BOUND : A LIFELONG different materials. The ear collects the
teachings and the impact these JOURNEY SERIES - This video series sound waves and changes them into
traditions are having on young native consists of six 30-minute episodes on an electrical impulse. What range of
people. Co-produced with native human anatomy, physiology, and the sounds, known as "the audible
cultural educator George Amiotte growth and aging processes. frequency range" can the human ear
(Guardian of the Oglala Lakota Physicians and medical experts provide detect? 0585 English 20 min
Sundance Society), this production is detailed information on the organs and
spoken in the words of native spiritual systems of the body, with an emphasis THE HEART : AN INSIDE STORY
leaders and youth. HEALING OF on how they interrelate. Technical terms (CC)
NATIONS delivers inspiring messages are clearly presented and repeated. 103909 VH
of hope to us all: words to heal the The treatment of reproduction is less 12 min S 1978
native nations and the planet as a detailed than other body systems Gives an overview of the basic
whole. 0431 English 49 min presented. Some measurements are functions of the heart as a pump within
non-metric. 0104 English 30 min the circulatory system and investigates
HEALTH AND YOUR BODY these functions with the use of models
000561 VH HEALTHWARD BOUND : A and dissection demonstrations.
24 min P 1990 LIFELONG JOURNEY [Teachers should note that despite a
THE MOST IMPORTANT PERSON For descriptions see individual titles: dated presentation, this resource
SERIES - This unit encourages THE MAGNIFICENCE AND provides information in a simple, clear
children to learn the body’s functions BRILLIANCE OF THE HUMAN and concise fashion.] Biology 11 & 12
and to maintain good health. Titles are BODY [000361] 0104 English 12 min
4 minutes each and include: Take care THE BEGINNING OF A LIFETIME
of your teeth; Tell us how you feel; [000362] HEART - ENLARGED
Visiting the doctor; The voice box; A HEARTBEAT AND A BREATH 103722 MO
When you get hurt; and Where does [000363] PS
food go? 0350 English 24 min POWERFUL ORGANS AND Detailed model of the human heart
SYSTEMS [000364] enlarged four times actual size. 0759
English
HEALTH: THE INSIDE STORY POWERFUL ORGANS AND
103854 VH SYSTEMS THE HECKLERS
18 min IS 1988 000364 VH 107418 VH
The role of proper diet, exercise and 30 min JS 1998 59 min JS 1990
the understanding that everyone grows HEALTHWARD BOUND : A LIFELONG Two centuries of Canadian political
at different rates. 0983 English 18 JOURNEY SERIES - This video series cartooning. Canadian history, from a
min consists of six 30-minute episodes on political cartoonist’s point of view.
human anatomy, physiology, and the 0714 English 59 min
THE MAGNIFICENCE AND growth and aging processes.
BRILLIANCE OF THE HUMAN Physicians and medical experts provide HEN HOP
BODY detailed information on the organs and 104808 VH
000361 VH systems of the body, with an emphasis 3 min PJ 1974
30 min JS 1998 on how they interrelate. Technical terms A cartoon film hand-drawn with pen
HEALTHWARD BOUND : A LIFELONG are clearly presented and repeated. and ink by Norman McLaren in which a
JOURNEY SERIES - This video series The treatment of reproduction is less hen dances to barn dance music.
consists of six 30-minute episodes on detailed than other body systems 0714 English 3 min
human anatomy, physiology, and the presented. Some measurements are
growth and aging processes. non-metric. 0104 English 30 min HENRY HUDSON
Physicians and medical experts provide 107499 VH
detailed information on the organs and HEARING AND SOUND 18 min JS 1996
systems of the body, with an emphasis 103906 VH EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES -
on how they interrelate. Technical terms 20 min I 1987 Hudson wrote in 1607: "There I know
are clearly presented and repeated. A humorous illustration of the concept lies the sure sea path to the Indies and
The treatment of reproduction is less that sounds are vibrations that can he who finds it will be remembered for
detailed than other body systems travel through air, fluids and solids. The all time ..." Hudson’s fame and
presented. Some measurements are simple ideas of pitch and volume are notoriety covered a scant four years,
non-metric. 0104 English 30 min explained. Old and new technology are from 1607 to 1611. During that time he
presented to illustrate how made four voyages and many amazing
99
discoveries, yet despite all this very HERITAGE THEATRE #15 HIBERNATION AND OTHER
little is known of Hudson and even less SERIES FORMS OF DORMANCY
of his fate aboard a small lifeboat in the For descriptions see individual titles: 000531 VH
waters of the bay that today bears his THE CREATION OF DAN MCGREW 10 min PI 1989
name. 0065 English 18 min (HERITAGE THEATRE #15 Shows how various animals adjust to
[107456] their environment during the winter
HENRY MOORE : THE months. Distinguishes between
SCULPTOR * HERITAGE THEATRE #20 hibernation, estivation (deep sleep),
104774 VH SERIES and sleeping for long periods. Many
26 min JSJS 1988 For descriptions see individual titles: kinds of dormant animals are shown in
[Sound has deteriorated.] "The HER WEIGHT IN GOLD [107455] their natural environments. A unique
sculptor is a person who has found that close-up sequence shows the
his obsession in life is the shape of awakening from hibernation of the
something." A rare visit, in a personal HERITAGE THEATRE #8 SERIES ground squirrel. Also shows the
setting, of the master at work, with For descriptions see individual titles: estivation of the spadefoot toad, the
many examples shown in both indoor WHO MURDERED D’ARCY deep sleep of the bat, the overwintering
and outdoor surroundings. 0427 MCGEE? (HERITAGE THEATRE of insects, the winter sleep of the bear,
English 26 min #8) [107457] and the ground squirrel preparing for
winter. 0350 English 10 min
HER WEIGHT IN GOLD HERNAN CORTES (SPANISH
107455 VH VERSION) HIBERNATION DES OURS
23 min IJ 1985 107573 VH 013354 DV
HERITAGE THEATRE #20 SERIES - 30 min IS 1995 6 min IJ 2005
Chris Johansen was a miner during the THE HISPANIC AND LATIN Available in both French and English.
gold rush in 1899. Mourning his lonely AMERICAN HERITAGE VIDEO Two orphaned grizzly bears are housed
existence during the long winter COLLECTION. Cortès, 1485-1547, in a small log cabin at the top of Grouse
months, he offers a dance hall girl her lusted for gold and glory. An intrepid Mountain. Surprisingly, cameras
weight in gold if she will spend the warrior able to overtake cities and installed there show that bears spend
winter with him at his cabin. She topple an empire, Cortès was the about one hour per day moving around
agrees, they arrive at the cabin, and fiercest of the Spanish conquistadors. the den in hibernation. Deux grizzli
Chris spends all winter trying to dig up Believing his actions were for the good orphelins sont loges dans une petite
135 pounds of gold. 0645 English of Spain and glory of God, Cortès set cabine au sommet de Grouse
23 min his sights on the acquisition of Mexico, Mountain. 0373 English 6 min
vanquishing several smaller Indian
HERCULES’ RETURN FROM cities and creating an imposing army of
OLYMPUS the Indians who had survived. Then, in LE HIBOU ET LE CORBEAU:
100207 VH a bloody battle, he succeeded in UNE LEGENDE ESKIMO
13 min PJ subjugating Tenochtitlan, the capitol of 000657 VH
Animated Greek myth. 0983 the Aztec empire, wiping out most of the 6:39 min PI 1973
English 13 min Aztec civilization. Though he eventually Dans un igloo construit selon les
established himself as a colonial ruler normes en usage chez les Inuit, un
HERE’S HOW SERIES and in many ways united the natives of hibou et un corbeau tracent, avec de
For descriptions see individual titles: Mexico, he left a controversial legacy. petits os de phoque, le contour d’un
CRAYONS AND MARKERS (CC) He is remembered as a brutal igloo miniature, puis passent a un autre
conqueror and as a courageous leader. divertissement qui consiste a se
[PSC024] 0561 English 30 min peindre le plumage avec de la suie
jusqu’a ce que flanche la patience du
L’HERITAGE hibou. 0714 French 6:39 min
107261 VH HEROES AND HEROINES-
30 min J 1987 EXPLORERS PAST AND
(Series: LA BAIE DES ESPRIT. In this PRESENT LE HIBOU ET LE LEMMING:
episode, Canard’s favourite uncle, 200249 DV UNE LEGENDE ESKIMO
Coleman, returns to Spirit Bay after 15 min I 2005 000656 VH
many years absence. Canard idolizes Students will study dramatic human 5:59 min PI 1971
Coleman, who once played in the NHL, stories of exploring this remote and Video d’animation, base sur une
and is very angry when his mother challenging continent, along with the legende inuit populaire, eet realise
accuses her brother of abandoning his transformation from an age of heroic, selon les regles d’une technique qui
family and culture. 0571 French male adventurers to one where teams s’apparente a celle du theatre de
30 min of scientists - women and men - work marionettes. Les decors et les chants
at making discoveries on what remains executes par des artistes inuit
HERITAGE : CIVILIZATION AND the frontier of knowledge.Highlights the conferent une indeniable authenticite a
THE JEWS series race for the South pole between Scott ce video et contribuent a recreer
For descriptions see individual titles: and Amundsen. 0414 English 15 l’atmosphere d’un folklore en voie de
A PEOPLE IS BORN [000111] min disparition. 0714 French 5:59 min
L’HERITAGE MILITAIRE HEROES AND HOCUS POCUS

001727 VH THE HIGH RENAISSANCE (CC)
CANADIEN 9O1277 VH
107419 VH 26 min JS 2002
The Standard Deviants examine the 60 min S 1989
60 min IS 1990 ART OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Ce video ne cherche aucunement a heroes and hocus-pocus of fantasy
literature. First, Frodo Baggins from SERIES - The works of da Vinci,
glorifier la guerre. Il cherche plutot a Michaelangelo, Raphael, Tintoretto and
bien faire comprendre le prix tres eleve The Lord of the Rings, then how
fantasy makes use of magic, including Palladio, and their influences are
de la paix et de la liberte d’aujourd’hui examined. 0571 English 60 min
qu’ont paye tant de Canadiens. 0465 a look at those masters of magic: the
French 60 min wizards. 0414 English 26 min Social Studies
100
HIGH RISK OFFENDER HISTORY LANDS SERIES HITLER’S GERMANY 1933-36
000610 VH For descriptions see individual titles: HI0311 VH
56:57 min JS 1998 BATOCHE SETTLEMENT, 20 min SI 1980
Over a 10-month period, we follow six SASKATCHEWAN [000406] HOW DID HE COME, BY QUITE
high-risk offenders and the parole CHILKOOT TRAIL [000841] LEGAL MEANS, TO CONTROL THE
officers and therapists whose job it is to DESTI SERIES - On January 30, 1933
make sure they stay clean, stay out of Adolph Hitler became Chancellor of the
trouble and stay out of jail. The HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY German Reich. Many Germans greeted
offenders put up with urine tests for 000105 VH him as their saviour. Yet he is now seen
drugs, random curfew checks and 11 min J 1993 as an unscrupulous, power-hungry
therapy sessions. Most work at it, GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA series - racist. 0076 English 20 min
some feel hopeless, others just go This video presents a historical survey History
through the motions. Their stories are of astronomical theories from earth-
at turns bizarre, tragic, disturbing and centered ones to present day. The HIV AND AIDS: STAYING SAFE
endearing. Good viewing for Law 12 contributions made by Tycho Brahe, 001731 VH
students. 0714 English 56:57 min Johannes Kepler, Nicholas Copernicus 15 min IJ 2002
and Isaac Newton are mentioned. This program helps kids understand
HILL OF FIRE (CC) Actual photographs of ancient why prevention is so important when it
PR0462 VH observatories combined with state-of- comes to HIV and AIDS. It introduces
30 min P 1985 the-art computer graphics provide the adolescents to some of the basic facts
viewers with a basic understanding of about HIV and AIDS in a sensitive and
READING RAINBOW SERIES - How the evolution of astronomy. 0104
volcanoes are formed and how they careful way, preparing them for some of
English 11 min the difficult decisions they will make as
erupt. Hill of Fire by Thomas P. Lewis is
the feature book. This is a true story of they approach their teenage years.
a Mexican farmer who discovers a Through discussion, and animation, the
THE HISTORY OF THE kids will see what the virus does inside
volcano. Another part of the program PERIODIC TABLE
shows how volcanoes in Hawaii have the body and why it leaves the body so
200263 DV vulnerable to other infections, and how
inspired a potter to create his 23 min JS 2004
sculptures and other crafts. 0264 HIV develops into AIDS. 0414
English 30 min This fast-paced program, one of a five- English 15 min
part series, begins with an overview of
Primary the historical development of the HIV & TEENS: REMEMBERING
concept of an element. The program KRISTA BLAKE
HIPPOPOTAMUS discusses how scientists like Boyle, 000471 VH
106725 RE Dalton and Lavoisier began to 15 min JS 1997
In Ancient Egypt they were hunted for recognize patterns in the behavior of This powerful and moving video
their meat and also because they did chemicals, and how Mendeleev portrays a testimonial of the last years
damage to the crops. Possibly for this constructed the Periodic Table of of a young woman living with HIV/AID.
latter reason, the hippopotamus was Elements. The visually appealing Krista Blake contracted the virus as a
associated with evil God Seth, the computer-generated graphics and sixteen-year-old, due to unprotected
enemy of the Sun God Re. On the animation clearly illustrate the heterosexual sex with a hemophiliac
other hand, the female hippopotamus chemistry concepts in an engaging partner who did not disclose his
was worshipped as a symbol of manner. 0414 English 23 min infected status. After her diagnosis she
fecundity, and Thoueris ("The Great spent the rest of her short life talking to
One") represented as an upright teenage audiences about the
HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT consequences of her sexual decision-
walking pregnant hippo, leaning on a SERIES
magic knot, was a helper in child birth. making. Teachers will need their own
For descriptions see individual titles: pre- and post-viewing questions.
0952 English
RENDEZVOUS CANADA, 1606 0104 English 15 min
[107528]
L’HISTOIRE DE DANIEL : L’HIVER
L’HOLOCAUSTE 102282 VH
000950 VH HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES 6 min PJ
13:08 min IJ 1991 For descriptions see individual titles: Version française de 525 VR 009.
L’histoire de Daniel puise dans les CHINA [002008] 0495 French 6 min
experiences vecues par diverses DARK AGE ENGLAND [002052]
familles juives d’Allemagne sous le THE GREAT PYRAMIDS [002007] HOCKNEY,DAVID
regime nazi. Concue pour des enfants, INDIA [002051] 104899 VH
cette video decrit sans images STONEHENGE: A JOURNEY BACK 52 min JS 1989
horribles la situation desesperee de IN TIME [002006] He is the most popular British painter
ces familles persecutes par les nazis. of his generation, but in recent years
Accompagnee par la ressource his painting has taken a back seat to
pedagogique a l’intention des HIT-PARADE (CC) his photography. See Hockney’s first
enseignants de Sciences humaines 106085 VH experiment in making "fine art" out of
pour la 6e annee, L’holocauste: 26 min 1992 cinematography! 0983 English 52
responsabilite sociale et civisme (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet min
international. BC EDUC French èpisode, Julie et Tom sont convaincus
13:08 min qu’un producteur de disques vole les HOLES
chansons de jeunes musiciens 013302 VH
L’HISTOIRE DE PING prometteurs. Mais sans preuve, qui les 122 min IJ 2002
croira? Avec l’aide d’une jeune This classroom edition of Holes
105595 VH includes a 4-minute introductory
10 min PI 1991 chanteuse de rap, les "intrèpides"
conçoivent un plan en vue de pièger le segment "From the Page to the Screen"
Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre with author Louis Sachar. This funny
par Marjorie Flack. 1037 French voleur. Français Langue Première K-7
0104 French 26 min and poignant coming-of-age adventure
10 min features quirky characters, an intricate
plot, an exciting adventure story, and,
101
most of all, the important message that THANKSGIVING soldier. This video details their
friendship and learning really matter. 000367 VH individual experiences during World
0574 English 122 min 25 min KP 1994 War II and discusses the connections
HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN VIDEO between racism and the Holocaust.
SERIES - Thanksgiving is a time to 0979 English 25 min
MAD MAD MAD MONSTERS remember how much we depend on
000384 VH and are thankful for the earth’s bounty.
45 min PI 1972 In this video about the traditional THE HOME
HOLIDAY CLASSICS COLLECTION American harvest holiday, visit 107539 VH
SERIES - Join Dracula, Wolfman, the Plymouth Plantation and discover how I
Creature of the Black Lagoon and all and why the first Thanksgiving meal Describes what homelife was like for
your favorite scary monsters in this came to be. Nanticoke tribe dancers pioneers settling in new communities.
hilarious re-make of the Bride of recreate the sense of excitement and Material covers building a log home,
Frankenstein. This classic from the wonder the Pilgrims must have felt children’s chores, food and how it was
Rankin and Bass animated collection is upon first meeting the Native cooked, how candles and soap were
a spooktacular tale of Halloween hijinx! Americans, and children learn an made and it also shows evening past
0574 English 45 min Abnaki tribe myth on the origin of corn times. English
that teaches about sharing resources.
Creativity and imagination are further
stimulated as children learn to make HOME CRAFTS
HOLIDAY CLASSICS 107548 VH
COLLECTION miniature Mayflower boats from walnut
shells. 0574 English 25 min 10 min PS 1970
Demonstrates the self-reliance of
MAD MAD MAD MONSTERS Canadian pioneer families. Illustrates
[000384] ROSH HASHANAH, YOM
KIPPUR the process of making a piece of
000368 VH clothing right from the shearing of
25 min KP 1994 sheep’s wool. Shows how crafts were
HOLIDAY FACTS AND FUN: handed down from one generation to
MULTICULTURAL CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN VIDEO
SERIES - Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish the next. 0495 English 10 min
000903 VH
17 min PI 1994 New Year, and Yom Kippur, the day of
atonement and forgiveness, are the two HOMES
Five families of different backgrounds High Holidays of the Jewish calendar.
show how they celebrate this holiday. Children are introduced to these 000183 VH
The families prepare Christmas foods, solemn, reflective holidays through a 24 min I 1993
decorate their homes, sing songs, and traditional prayer and a Tashlikh WONDER WHY? SERIES - Provides a
participate in special activities. Profiles ceremony. They also learn about the comprehensive overview of housing
included are: a Scandiavian family; symbolism of foods associated with through the ages. It discusses various
members of the Oneida Indian tribe; a these holidays, the special clothing that environments and historical events that
South Korean family; an Ethiopian is worn, the importance of the Torah and have influenced styles of housing and
family and a Mexican family. 0601 performing good deeds througout the also addresses future housing options
English 17 min year. Folk songs and animated fables such as solar energy. Construction of a
illustrate the deep religious significance current home is featured. A few career
of these holidays and children learn options related to housing are
HOLIDAY SERIES how to make greeting cards wishing presented. 0104 English 24 min
For descriptions see individual titles: health and happiness in the New Year.
CHRISTMAS TREE TRAIN [101369] 0574 English 25 min
CHUCKLEWOOD EASTER [101370] HOMESTEAD FRONTIER
THE TURKEY CAPER [101371] 104700 VH
HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN 30 min IJ 1977
WHICH WITCH IS WHICH? [101367] VIDEO SERIES
For descriptions see individual titles: The Western Development Museum of
HALLOWEEN [000366] Saskatoon is a tribute to the pioneers
HALLOWEEN THANKSGIVING [000367] of the Province of Saskatchewan and
000366 VH ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR the prairie west between the years
[000368] 1900-1920. 0867 English 30 min
25 min KP 1994
HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN VIDEO VALENTINE’S DAY [000513]
SERIES - Halloween is known to be a L’HOMME QUI PLANTAIT DES
holiday of witches, jack o’lanterns and HOLLYWOOD SALUTES ARBRES
trick-or-treating, but it is much more. CANADIAN ANIMATION 000060 VH
This video explores several folk 104815 VH 30 min 1988
traditions form Costa Rica, Mexico and 57 min IS 1993 Un film de Frederic Back, d’apres un
Ireland to explain some Halloween Seven National Film Board productions texte de Jean Guino, narrateur: Phillipe
symbols, the origin of costumes, and which have won or been nominated for Nooiret. Oscar 1987 du meilleur film
the custom of trick-or-treating. Children the Oscar award. They are: Every d’animation plus de 40 prix dans le
learn that despite the many rituals Child, the Sand Castle, The House that monde entier! Dans dette region
surrounding the holiday, Halloween is a Jack Built, Special Delivery, Walking, desertique aux confins des Alpes et de
time to celebrate and honor the The Street, and Neighbours. 0714 la Provence, un voyageur s’est
memory of loved ones past, and can be English 57 min egare...Il rencontre un berger
a time to talk about death and other silencieux, Elzear Bouffier, qui lui offre
subjects that may be frightening to HOLOCAUST TESTIMONIES l’hospitalite.Le berger planter des
them. The importance of Halloween 106902 VH arbres sur des hauteurs ou plus rien ne
safety is discussed, children learn how 25 min J 1993 pousse depuis des decennies.Jusqu’a
to create a papier-mache mask, and Robbie W. & Leon Bass: This tape la fin de ses jours, Elzear Bouffier
Irish folk singers perform, making this describes the meeting of two teenagers continuera son oeuvre anonyme,
program an exciting, informative at Buchenwald Concentration Camp on miraculeuse, qui redonnera vie a son
adventure. 0574 English 25 min April 11, 1945. Robbie W. was a 14 pays... 0189 French 30 min
year old inmate of the camp and Leon
B. was a 19 year old African-American
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HONG KONG, JOURS COMPTES HOSPITAL, THE HOW ANIMALS GET READY
107027 VH PLL013 VH FOR WINTER
25 min JS 1988 13 min P 1990 000415 VH
Monde en libertè. 0665 French This video gives the viewers a 11 min P 1995
25 min comprehensive overview of the many 0574 English 11 min
and varied careers available in a
hospital setting. Scenarios include the HOW ANIMALS GET THEIR
HONK! : BEYOND THE PAGE arrival of a patient by helicopter, FOOD
001729 VH realistic medical situations and state of 103255 VH
17 min P 2003 the art medical equipment. By 15 min KP 1988
Award-winning children’s literature following a patient in the children’s A review of animal diets. 0689
comes to life at Shelley’s "Beyond the ward, viewers are able to observe the English 15 min
Page Cafe," a multi-media environment sensitive care given by hospital
where students follow their personnel as well as special facilities
imaginations and experience books such as the classroom and playroom. HOW DID HE COME, BY QUITE
from the inside out. Honk! The Story of 0689 English 13 min LEGAL MEANS, TO CONTROL
a Prima Swanerina, written by Pamela Primary Learning for Living
THE DESTI
Duncan Edwards is the focus of this For descriptions see individual titles:
video. After the story, Shelley takes HITLER’S GERMANY 1933-36
students Beyond the Page when she HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL / [HI0311]
and the kids log on for an internet chat AQUARIUM
with the author and the illustrator. 104365 VH HOW DIFFICULT CAN THIS BE?:
0414 English 17 min 30 min P 1987 THE F.A.T. CITY WORKS
TERRIFIC TRIPS SERIES - A TRIP IN 101221 VH
A HOT AIR BALLOON - Yoyo the clown 70 min TA 1990
HOPSCOTCH takes us on a gentle, soaring ride in a This informative and entertaining film
G00163 VH bright hot air balloon. How small the allows the viewer to look at the world
12 min I 1972 houses and people look! A TRIP TO through the eyes of a learning disabled
An animated story. A boy who wants to THE AQUARIUM - Meet Barry the child. Demonstrates the classroom
make friends shows off his prowess, Blowfish and his underwater friends in activities which cause Frustration,
parades possessions, is noisy and a big city aquarium. Learn about the Anxiety and Tension (F.A.T.)...
disruptive, acts tough, flatters. At last friendly dolphins, join an eel for lunch emotions all to familiar to the student
he stops playing roles -and is and float through the water with a with a learning disability. 0788
accepted! 0615 English 12 min seahorse. 0393 English 30 min English 70 min
Guidance/Learning for Living
HOT HIPPO (CC) HOW DO THEY...?
PLA004 VH For descriptions see individual titles:
HORSE (5TH - 1ST CENTURY 6 min P 1990 HOW DO THEY...BRAID ROPE?
B.C.) This is an animated story of a hippo [000671]
106790 RE who makes a deal with the god, Ngai, HOW DO THEY...KNIT A
IS to live in water instead of on dry land. CHAIN-LINK FENCE? [000672]
The original of this horse and its The video is narrated in African dialect
authenticity has been under dispute for and is accompanied by African music. HOW DO THEY...BRAID ROPE?
the past fifty-five years. However, it is Closed Captioned for the Hearing 000671 VH
now considered one of the finest Impaired. 1037 English 6 min 4:09 min PI 1998
bronzes of classical Greece. 0006 Primary Language Arts HOW DO THEY...? SERIES - This is a
English fascinating visual voyage through the
twists and turns of rope-making. 0714
THE HOUND THAT THOUGHT English 4:09 min
HORSE, THE (CC) HE WAS A RACCOON
PR0406 VH 105465 VH
11 min P 1986 48 min PI 1991 HOW DO THEY...KNIT A
The horse has long been a favorite (A Disney Educational Production). A CHAIN-LINK FENCE?
animal of many people. In this remarkable tale of friendship that 000672 VH
program, viewers watch stunning defies nature’s laws. The hound 3:39 min PI 1998
footage of several horses on a ranch as couldn’t chase raccoons because he HOW DO THEY...? SERIES - How do
a narrator describes the life cycle, really wanted to be one! 0574 they...Knit a Chain-Link Fence? is a
eating habits, and behavior of a typical English 48 min fascinating visual voyage, revealing
horse. 0983 English 11 min what lies behind the fences many
children see around their schoolyards
Primary THE HOUSE OF COMMONS every day. 0714 English 3:39 min
OPERATION AND FUNCTIONS
100683 VH HOW DO WE GET AROUND IN
THE HOSPITAL 15 min IJ 1991
101007 VH SPACE?
The House of Commons is the centre 013336 DV
13 min PI 1990 of our democratic system. Within the 28 min PI 2005
Visits the children’s ward of a big city house all matters are debated and
hospital and follows an accident victim In this series, Bob MacDonald (Quirks
voted upon and every Member of and Quarks and Wonderstruck) takes
who is flown by helicopter to the trauma Parliament, including the Prime
centre; introduces some of the tools students beyond the basics of the Big
Minister, is accountable. This Dipper and the Moon and introduces
used by the medical staff and shows programme studies the exact powers of
how doctors and nurses care for them to the magical content and
the House of Commons and its practical context of the night sky and in
patients’ physical and emotional philosophical purpose. 0066
well-being. 0689 English 13 min particular on this episode, astronautics.
English 15 min 0390 English 28 min
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HOW DO YOU KNOW? HOW NATURE PROTECTS special need students, this video also
COLLECT THE DATA ANIMALS (REVISION) features six distinct "stop tape for work
000030 VH 000554 VH activity" segments to enhance use for
15 min I 1993 8 min I 1990 professional development training.
3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTENT For animals, life is a daily struggle for 0054 English 60 min
SERIES - This video illustrates two survival in a dangerous and often
examples of scientists collecting the unpredictable environment. This video HOW TO BUILD AN IGLOO
data from nature for their research. The show some of the means of protection 107221 VH
first example shows scientists locating that nature provides its animal species: 10 min PIJS 1950
a hibernating bear in order to take a the blue crab’s periscope eyes, the This classic film shows the simple
blood sample which will be used for antelope’s swift legs, the porcupine’s elegance with which an igloo was built
medical research. The second example needle-sharp quills. Informative and by Inuit Arctic travellers. It is an
shows the recording of information entertaining scenes reveal animals inspiration to those seeking to create
about parrot fish on a Caribbean coral foiling their enemies by hiding, running shelter from the materials provided by
reef. English 15 min away and deterring attackers. 0350 nature. 0714 English 10 min
English 8 min
HOW TO CONDUCT
HOW DO YOU KNOW? HOW PLANTS GROW SUCCESSFUL SOCRATIC
EXPERIMENT! 000709 VH SEMINARS
000031 VH 18 min P 1999 000747 VH
15 min I 1993 Discover how seeds become plants 15 min TEACHER 1999
3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTENT capable of producing their own food. Outlines how teachers can use a more
SERIES - This video illustrates the Learn how plants and animals depend effective classroom discussion
process of setting up controlled upon each other for growth. Shows technique. Classroom teachers provide
periments to test theories and find plant parts and their functions. real examples of : How to establish the
answers to questions. English 15 Photosynthesis, reproduction, life cycle climate and expectations for the
min and plant growth are explained through discussion, how to use thought-
a combination of live-action and provoking questions to start and
HOW DOES YOUR BODY animation. 0929 English 18 min nurture the discussion, how to involve
MOVE? students in critical thinking and careful
000202 VH HOW PLANTS WORK: KIDS IN analysis, and how to end a seminar
7 min I 1989
THE GARDEN with a critique of the discussion. 0054
001041 DV English 15 min
SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES - 6 min P 2008
This is a video program on muscles Wacky, wild and full of wonder, Kids in HOW TO CREATE A JUNK
and movement in which students are the Garden will inspire kids to get their FOOD
encouraged to participate in a short hands dirty. Join Nick Hardcastle as he 104028 VH
experiment. The program instructs the puts the fun in fungi, makes a mini 57 min JS 1988
viewer to stop the video while the terrarium jungle, and acts like a Take a behind-the-scenes look at the
experiment is in progress to provide vegetable allowing young viewers to extensive research and development
time for recording observations. discover just how strange and intriguing and enormous expenditures that go
Students return to the video to assess gardening can be. They will also learn into better tasting,more salable fast
data. The content focuses on muscles, all about plants, seeds, leaves and soil. foods. 0299 English 57 min
bones and joints. Definitions are 0414 English 6 min
provided and then developed to show
the interdependence of these parts in HOW TO CREATE AN
the process of body movements. HOW THE ANIMALS EFFECTIVE LEARNING
0104 English 7 min DISCOVERED CHRISTMAS/ ENVIRONMENT
JINGLE BELLS 000750 VH
101439 VH 15 min TEACHER 1999
HOW DOES YOUR BODY USE 21 min I 1994 Explores how teachers can create
FOOD? (CC) Two delightful tales. 1) How the positive learning environments.
ISC053 VH Animals Discovered Christmas. When Provides tips on: How to build
7 min I 1989 the forest animals discover an injured relationships with students through
The process of digestion is bluebird they move him into Grumble trust and mutual respect, how to design
demonstrated in this program. the Bear’s warm cave and contribute the learning environment, how to
Students are encouraged to participate food for the winter. Wondering how to organize classrooms that are flexible
in short experiments in which the video store the food they choose a tree and and meet the needs of students, and
may be stopped and data is recorded. hang all the food from its branches. 2) how collaborating with other teachers,
Concepts are further reinforced with Jingle Bells. 3 versions of the well-loved parents, guardians, and the community
visuals such as x-rays and graphics of song: traditional with rhythmic bells, an can expand learning beyond the
digestion. 0352 English 7 min orchestra and a chorus; modern with classroom. 0054 English 15 min
country/western singers playing guitars
Intermediate Science and fiddles and futuristic with an HOW TO CREATE SUCCESSFUL
electronic chorus playing unearthly PARENT-STUDENT
HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH? music. 0574 English 21 min CONFERENCES
104448 VH 000746 VH
28 min JS 1991 HOW THE SPECIAL NEEDS 15 min TEACHER 1999
This documentary examines what’s at BRAIN LEARNS Explores how teachers can plan and
stake for the people caught in this 013099 VH conduct conferences. Classroom
conflict of B.C. forest management. 60 min TA 2003 teachers provide examples of: How to
Features forest workers from Macmillan David Sousa addresses core topics prepare for conferences and improve
Bloedel and environmentalists sharing from his companion book for teachers your listening skills, how to involve
why they feel the Lower Tsitika Valley managing students of different abilities parents, students and guardians, how
should be logged or preserved. 0937 in both inclusive and special education to use portfolios, and how to follow up
English 28 min classrooms. In addition to real after the conference is over. 0054
classroom footage demonstrating English 15 min
brain-based classroom strategies for
104
HOW TO DEVELOP A HOW WE KEPT MOTHER’S DAY ALL ABOUT THE SENSES
PROFESSIONAL AND 105845 VH 001770 VH
LEARNING COMMUNITY 10 min IJ 1994 23 min P 2001
013391 DV When the celebration of Mother’s Day All About the Senses uses real-life
7 min T 2002 was introduced to North America examples - like a trip to an amusement
This 7 minute DVD is both inspirational around 1910, Stephen Leacock park - to teach young students about
and instructional; it combines the key observed the quaint idea with this short the five senses: sight,hearing, smell,
components of professional learning story. The family in Leacock’s version touch and taste. Viewers will learn that
communities with powerful music, turns the idea neatly to their we receive information from the outside
quotes and lighthearted humour to advantage, taking a splendid holiday in world through our sense organs: our
reinforce or introduce the framework. the country, leaving Mother behind to eyes, ears, nose, skin and tongue.
Your staff will want to watch it over and enjoy this special day in peace. 0599 Several fun, hands-on activities are
over again. English 7 min English 10 min included, whcih will help kids better
understand how their senses work.
HOW TO HIDE A POLAR BEAR 0104 English 23 min
HOWE SOUND
AND OTHER MAMMALS 100856 VH
103654 VH ALL ABOUT BONES &
46 min IA MUSCLES
6 min KPI 1990 A Nature of Things program. Toxic
Describes how various mammals 013090 VH
discharges from 2 pulp mills have 23 min KP 2002
camouflage themselves to protect closed shellfish harvesting in Howe
against predators. 0907 English 6 All About Bones & Muscles gives
Sound. The program looks at why the students a close-up look at those two
min government did not enforce compliance key systems of the human body. First,
to the pollution laws for years. 0192 they’ll learn that bones and muscles
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR English 46 min are alive! Then they will discover that
QUESTIONING TECHNIQUE bones give our bodies shape, structure
000749 VH and protection, while also performing
15 min TEACHER 1999 RAVEN TALES: HOWL AT THE
MOON the important job of making our blood!
Shows how to make every question Muscles attached to bones are what
important and challenging for students, 001027 DV
25 min PIJS 2008 gives us the ability to move in so many
how to frame questions to improve ways, as a young gymnast
student learning, how to effectively RAVEN TALES SERIES - Howl at the
Moon is the eighth episode in Raven demonstrates. Viewers will also learn
follow up on student responses, and about cartilage, ligaments and tendons,
how to involve students so they ask Tales. The people of the village have
been kept awake by the howling of the as well as ways of caring for our bones
their own questions. 0054 English and muscles. Includes a fun activity in
15 min wolves, so they decide to send a paarty
into the woods to flush them out and which kids create a simple model of the
burn their dens. During the hunt, Winda body and try to use what they’ve
HOW TO START THE SCHOOL learned to locate joints. 0574
YEAR RIGHT becomes separated from the others in
a sudden storm but he is rescued by a English 23 min
000748 VH
15 min TEACHER 1999 pair of mysterious strangers who nurse
hium back to health. Who are his new HUMAN BODY FOR CHILDREN
Classroom examples show how For descriptions see individual titles:
teachers can: Effectively plan and friends? 1047 English 25 min
ALL ABOUT BLOOD & THE HEART
prepare resources, organize support [013130]
from other teachers and administrators, HUB OF THE WHEEL SERIES
involve students, parents, guardians, For descriptions see individual titles: ALL ABOUT BLOOD & THE
and the community, and prepare for LISTENING TO OTHERS [104611] HEART
special events and emergencies. 013130 VH
0054 English 15 min 23 min P 2003
HUDDEN AND DUDDEN AND
DONALD O’NEARY (CC) HUMAN BODY FOR CHILDREN
HOW TO TEACH STUDY SKILLS 101625 VH SERIES - All About Blood & The Heart
000744 VH introduces young viewers to the body’s
5 min I 1994 own delivery service - the circulatory
15 min TEACHER 1999 An Irish Folktale. The brothers Hudden
Explores how to help students learn system. Kids will discover that blood
and Dudden are mean and rich. And carries oxygen and nutrients to every
and apply study skills. There are the more they have, the more they
examples of : How to help students cell in our bodies, while also removing
want. They even envy their poor waste products that our cells no longer
manage materials and time, how to neighbour Donald O’Neary and try to
help students apply active listening and need. Blood typing and the importance
get his farm for themselves. 0599 of donating blood are discussed during
note-taking skills, and how to help English 5 min
students prepare for and take tests. a visit to a blood bank, and kids learn
0054 English 15 min about the heart as they make their own
HUGH MCCABE: THE COACH’S stethoscope in a fun, hands-on activity.
HOW WE KEEP FIT (2ND ED.) FINAL LESSON 0574 English 23 min
104089 VH 104041 VH
18 min JA SKELETAL & MUSCULAR
12 min KP 1993 SYSTEMS
OUR WONDERFUL BODY SERIES - It’s not the last pack of cigarettes that
really does you in, it’s the first cigarette, 001769 VH
Space explorer Zork becomes curious 23 min IJ 2001
when he sees a boy breathing hard from because that’s what leads to all the
other packs. I thought it was going to In Skeletal and Muscular Systems,
running. He learns that the boy is really students learn that bones and muscles
just getting tired too quickly. That’s be somebody else that was going to
die as the result of smoking... 0041 work together to protect our bodies and
what happens to Earth people who enable them to move. They’ll discover
aren’t physically fit. Earth people need English 18 min
that in addition to providing support for
to exercise regularly, eat nutritious food, our bodies and protecting vital organs,
get plenty of sleep, and avoid harmful HUMAN BIOLOGY SERIES bones are where blood is
substances. 0104 English 12 min For descriptions see individual titles: manufactured! 0104 English 23
HUMAN REPRODUCTION [103841] min
105
CIRCULATORY AND is suitable for a mixed audience. 0104 HUMAN TRIALS: TESTING THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS English 22 min AIDS VACCINE
013091 VH 002044 VH
23 min IJ 2002 HUMAN NUTRITION: 39:48 min S 2003
In Circulatory & Respiratory Systems, INTRODUCTION For three years in Vancouver Canada,
kids will discover how these two vital 001712 VH a group of gay men challenged HIV, on
systems work together to help keep us 18 min JS 2001 behalf of a world at risk. They are part
alive through a process called cellular The Standard Deviants walk through a of the first-ever human trials of an AIDS
respiration. A close-up look at the step-by-step overview of nutrition. vaccine. This is the story of three of
components of our blood- plasma, red Learn all the basics about nutrition, those men - Alan, Neil and David.
blood cells, white blood cells, and starting with "What is a nutrient?" The AVANTI English 39:48 min
platelets - reveals just how critical Standard Deviants also cover nutrition
blood is to our survival. Pumped by the standards and guidelines. 0414 HUMPHREY THE LOST WHALE
heart through a vast network of English 18 min (CC)
vessels, our blood is the ultimate pick- PR0465 VH
up and delivery system, providing vital 30 min P 1989
nutrients, carrying away harmful waste, HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY: THE
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM READING RAINBOW SERIES - Go on
and fighting against dissease and a humpback whale watch and observe
infection. A visit to a hospital blood 103882 VH
60 min I 1983 whales swimming, feeding and
laboratory is included, as well as an breeching. The feature book is a true
interview with a doctor, and a fun This video examines the role of the
human endocrine system in the growth, story of a whale who looses his
hands-on activity in which students can direction and becomes stranded in a
test their lung capacity. 0574 development, and functioning of the
body. It covers: "Hormone Action", small river. File footage of the "true"
English 23 min resuce of this whale follows the story.
"The Pituitary Gland", "The Thyroid,
The Parathyroids, and the Pancreas" 0264 English 30 min
THE HUMAN BODY SERIES and also "The Adrenals and the Primary
For descriptions see individual titles: Gonads". 0601 English 60 min
CIRCULATORY AND RESPIRATORY THE HUNDRED DRESSES
SYSTEMS [103851] HUMAN REPRODUCTION 105565 VH
CIRCULATORY SYSTEM (2ND ED.) 103841 VH 46 min IJ 1986
[103883] 25 min IS When Wanda Petronski, who wears the
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM (2ND ED.) HUMAN BIOLOGY SERIES - Animated same faded blue dress every day, tells
[103884] film illustrates the profound changes of Peggy and Maddie she has a hundred
EXCRETORY SYSTEM (2ND ED.) puberty, the similarities and differences dresses at home, she becomes the
[103885] between male and female reproductive target of a cruel teasing game. Based
MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL organs and the link between conception on the book by Eleanor Estes. 0846
SYSTEMS [103919] and sexual intercourse. Shows English 46 min
MUSCULAR SYSTEM (2ND ED.) childbirth. Preview recommended.
[103886] 0369 English 25 min HURRICANE!
NERVOUS SYSTEM (2ND ED.) 000114 VH
[103887] HUMAN RIGHTS 60 min IS 1995
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (2ND 013346 DV NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
ED.) [103888] 23 min JS 2004 SERIES - Witness nature’s fury as
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (2ND ED.) GLOBAL ISSUES FOR STUDENTS hurricanes Camille and Gilbert crash
[103889] SERIES - Human rights are considered into the Gulf coast. 0585 English
SKELETAL SYSTEM (2ND ED.) by many to be the foundation of 60 min
[103890] freedom, justice and peace.
SYSTEMS WORKING TOGETHER However,there is little international HURRICANE: EARTH’S
[103891] agreement on exactly what human GREATEST STORM
rights are and even less on how to 102532 VH
THE HUMAN BRAIN enforce them. 0373 English 23 18 min JS 1992
103840 VH min EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY.
60 min S Witness the incredible energy
Describes the functions of the different HUMAN RIGHTS AND unleashed by one of nature’s most
parts of the human brain. Presents RESPONSIBILITIES IN A dramatic weather systems. See actual
information on research done by Dr. MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY footage of hurricanes, including
Robert Sylvester 0968 English 60 000665 VH dramatic scenes of Hurricane Hugo’s
min 47 min S 1999 storm track across the Atlantic Ocean
This video and the accompanying to its landfall along the South Carolina
HUMAN GROWTH, FIFTH Facilitation Guide offers concrete steps coast. 0599 English 18 min
EDITION and alternative solutions to human
000535 VH rights conflicts, focussing on British THE HYDROLOGIC CYCLE :
22 min I 1998 Columbia. The video is divided into 3 WATER IN MOTION (CC)
Through a series of questions, segments. Part 1 & 2 offer practical 102597 VH
observations, and portrayal of feelings solutions helpful to those who might 20 min S 1993
of a wide variety of young people, this encounter human rights violations, EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY
video explains maturation and the wish to become more active in the SERIES - This video covers concepts
reproductive system. Graphics and promotion of human rights, want to be relating to the movement of water
real-life photography show fetal part of the change towards greater through the hydrologic cycle. It
development and the reproductive social harmony. Part 3 offers an describes how natural events affect
system. There is an emphasis on insightful lookinto Ombudswork, and evaporation, condensation,
making responsible choices in personal the role of the Ombudsman. This precipitation, runoff and groundwater.
relations and parenthood. The would be suitable for settlement and Environmental concerns are addressed
articulate young people touch on the citizenship programs such as adult ESL as well. The single-page viewing guide
majority of questions and issues classes. VIRC English 47 min includes a few vocabulary words,
common to this age group. This video discussion points and class activities.
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Earth Science 11 & Geology 12 0104 I CHOOSE TO CARE WITH DR. I,CLAUDIUS PT 11 - FOOL’S
English 20 min HARRY K.WONG LUCK
000823 VH 106004 VH
HYMN TO FREEDOM 60 min T 2000 58 min J 1991
For descriptions see individual titles: ’I Choose to CARE’ contains such Based on the novels by Robert
NOVA SCOTIA : AGAINST THE motivational topics as: it is the teacher Graves...The Emperor Claudius is
TIDES [107556] who makes a difference in the advised to keep his Republican
ONTARIO : A HISTORY BURIED classroom, by far the most important sentiments to himself, for to relinquish
[107557] factor to student success is the ability his power to the Senate would
SLAVERY : A CANADIAN STORY, of the teacher. Effective teachers necessitate the death of the entire
THE PACKWOOD FAMILY [107555] choose, that is, they are responsible Imperial family. Things progress
and accountable for their own actions. steadily under Claudine rule: finances
HYPOTHERMIA: COLD WATER They choose to teach, to care, and to improve, administrative reforms are
SURVIVAL enhance lives. This video contains made, he keeps his promise to his
104208 VH such useful topics as: Start class grandmother Livia to press for her
12 min JA 1988 immediately. Start a class ten minutes deification. Ignoring his friend Herod’s
David Suzuki explains the dangers of late and you can forget the rest of the advise to trust no one, Claudius
cold water immersion and how to treat lesson or class period. Harry K. Wong sommons a former enemy back to
hypothermia. 0983 English 12 is an author/consultant who has shared Rome as his confidant; Silanus, caught
min his experience of over three decades of in a web of lies, tries to kill Claudius and
successful teaching with over a half- is banished. 0387 English 58 min
I AM JOE’S HEART million people at over 3000
104224 VH presentations. 0827 English 60 I,CLAUDIUS PT 12 - A GOD IN
26 min IJS 1991 min COLCHESTER
An update of the classic, "I am Joe’s 106005 VH
heart". This new version is based on 58 min J 1991
the latest cardiac research and will I, CLAUDIUS PT 1 - A TOUCH Based on the novels by Robert
provide the viewer with a clearer OF MURDER Graves...While Claudius is away from
understanding of how this vital organ 105994 VH Rome reestablishing Britain as a
functions. 0506 English 26 min 58 min J 1991 Roman province, his wife, Messalina,
Based on the novels by Robert Graves takes a succession of lovers. No one
I CALLED HER "LOOTAAS and set in Ancient Rome... Claudius dares tell the Emperor, and she knows
104719 VH begins his story with the magnificent that she can easily twist him around
49 min IJSA 1989 banquet which marked the seventh her little finger. Who is so foolish as an
In their great war canoe "Lootaas" anniversary of the Battle of Actium. old man in love? Meanwhile, Claudius’
young Haida Indians retrace a Augustus, Livia, Agrippa, and Marcellus friend, Herod Agrippa, had risen in
treacherous 1500 kilometre voyage are among those attending. Augustus revolt against Rome in Jerusalem.
along the storm battered North Pacific is displeased because Agrippa wants Claudius’ reign and his life are
coast, duplicating a feat frequently to leave Rome; Agrippa is too old to be threatened when Messalina and her
undertaken by their intrepid ancestors. Augustus’ successor, but dislikes lover are bigamously married at a
Not for a hundred years has such a Marcellus, who is being groomed for Bacchanalian wedding feast. Claudius
craft been seen in these waters. The the throne. Marcellus’ popularity is unwittingly orders Messalina’s
narrator is the renowned Haida artist evinced by the tumultuous ovation he execution; he learns of her death at the
and scholar Bill Reid, one of the receives from the crowds at the annual same time he is told that, at Colchester
foremost experts on the Northwest Roman Games; Augustus’ absence in Britain, the Temple of the God
Coast cultures. For Reid this voyage from Rome gives Livia the opportunity Claudius has been dedicated. Claudius
fulfills a lifelong dream, as "Lootaas" to summon Marcellus to the Palace and sobs in grief. 0387 English 58 min
passes through the territories of the poison him. 0387 English 58 min
great coastal tribes and is I,CLAUDIUS PT 13 - OLD KING
ceremoniously welcomed by chiefs in LOG
full regalia. Tension mounts as the I,CLAUDIUS PT 10 - HAIL WHO? 106006 VH
dangerous last leg of the journey must 106003 VH 58 min J 1991
be faced, the crossing of Hecate Strait. 58 min J 1991 Based on the novels by Robert Graves
The conclusion makes a powerful call Based on the novels by Robert 0387 English 58 min
for justice and expediency in satisfying Graves...Caligula has turned the
native claims. 0198 English 49 Palace into a brothel, run by Senators I,CLAUDIUS PT 2 - FAMILY
min and their wives, where gambling and AFFAIRS
orgies regularly take place. Claudius 105995 VH
I CAN MAKE FRIENDS has been appointed door-keeper, and 58 min J 1991
100181 VH never far away are the German soldiers Livia has arranged for the marriage of
15 min KP 1992 who act as the Emperor’s personal Augustus’ spoiled daughter Julia, to her
With valuable assistance from his bodyguards. Claudius, now in his son Tiberius, who remains in love with
talking dog, young Zip learns some of fifties, lives in the poorer quarter of his ex-wife Vipsania. Meanwhile,
the basic rules about making friends town - a small price to pay, he is Drusus, Tiberius’ brother, dies from
and treating them with respect. 0689 advised, for remaining alive. Caligula’s wounds received in fighting the
English 15 min madness proceeds apace, until at last Germans. Augustus orders Tiberius to
he is assassinated. To be the leave Rome, believing Agrippa’s two
I CAN TAKE CARE OF MYSELF Emperor’s bodyguard, the Praetorian sons to be the best hope for Rome’s
EVISED) Guard must find an Emperor, so why future...until Livia promises to take care
104579 VH not Claudius? Despite his protests that of them. 0387 English 58 min
15 min KP 1992 he is a Republican, Claudius is
Samantha finally gets the picture about crowned with the gold chaplet. The I,CLAUDIUS PT 3 - WAITING IN
why she should organize herself and Guard lift him high on their shoulders THE WINGS
clean her room and improve her family as the shout rings out, "Long live 105996 VH
relationships. 0689 English 15 Claudius!" 0387 English 58 min 58 min J 1991
min Despite Livia’s pleas, Augustus will not
allow Tiberius to return to Rome. He
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has also taken Gaius’ sudden and dinner by cries of alarm and the smell kids more thoroughly understand AIDS.
inexplicable death badly. Morals are of burning. The little monster, Caligula, () 0920 English 30 min
degenerating everywhere in Rome, has set fire to the house. 0387
Augustus’ daughter Julia having English 58 min I KNOW AN OLD LADY WHO
enterained half the Roman nobility. SWALLOWED A FLY
Then Lucius suddenly dies. Tiberius is I,CLAUDIUS PT 7 - QUEEN OF 105084 VH
summoned back to Rome, where he HEAVEN 7 min P 1993
meets up again with his mother and the 106000 VH This hilarious and well-loved song, with
aging Augustus, who has made 58 min J 1991 its whimsical and captivating
Postumus his heir. But Tiberius has Based on the novels by Robert Graves interpretation is sure to delight. After
been adopted into Caesar’s family as 0387 English 58 min first swallowing a fly, the old lady
well, and is in line to the succession. swallows a spider, to catch the fly of
And Tiberius is Livia’s son. 0387 I,CLAUDIUS PT 8 - REIGN OF course. Now to catch the spider she
English 58 min TERROR naturally swallows a bird. And so it
106001 VH goes, on and on, until her very last
I, CLAUDIUS PT 4 - WHAT 58 min J 1991 swallow -a horse! 0240 English 7
SHALL WE DO ABOUT Based on the novels by Robert Graves min
CLAUDIU 0387 English 58 min
105997 VH I KNOW AN OLD LADY WHO
58 min J 1991 SWALLOWED A FLY (CC)
The Roman legions have suffered their I,CLAUDIUS PT 9 - ZEUS, BY A00254 VH
worst defeat in four hundred years at JOVE 6 min P 1964
the hands of the Germans, and 106002 VH The rhyming nonsense song, sung by
Tiberius is dispatched with a fresh 58 min J 1991 Burl Ives, is given a humorous
army to secure the Rhine bridgeheads. Based on the novels by Robert animated interpretation. 0714
Meanwhile Claudius, working on his Graves...Tiberius has named Caligula English 6 min
book, meets Livy and Asinius Pollio, his heir. Before his body is even cold,
Caligula proclaims himself the new Art
who reveal that both his father, Drusus,
and his grandfather, Marc Antony, were Emperor and begins to distribute to the I LIVE IN AN ALCOHOLIC
poisoned because they believed in the people and the army some of the money FAMILY
Republic. Livia proceeds in the left by Tiberius. Caligula complains of 104039 VH
hatching and execution of further plots frequent headaches and eventually 36 min KPIJSCATJS 1988
to enable Tiberius’ accession to the falls into a coma; when he comes to, he A group of high school students meet
throne. Claudius is married to a says he has never been ill but instead with an alcoholism counsellor to learn
giantess who towers above him; Livia underwent metamorphosis; despite his how to deal with their lives and take
and Augustus join in the deafening mortal appearance, he has actually control of their futures as children of
crescendo of cruel mockery, as been reborn and become divine. It has alcoholic parents. 0920 English
Claudius, with twitching head, grins been revealed to him that he is akin to 36 min
foolishly. 0387 English 58 min Zeus in power and might. In a final fit of
madness, he dresses in the silken I LOVE SCHOOL
I, CLAUDIUS PT 5 - POISON IS robes of Zeus to become a living replica For descriptions see individual titles:
QUEEN of the Greek god descended from DEFENSE AND REPAIR [103911]
105998 VH Olympus. 0387 English 58 min GLANDS AND HORMONES (BODY
58 min J 1991 ATLAS) [103913]
Claudius has been married for a year, I DON’T HAVE TO WORK THAT PASCAL IN SAINT ANNE DES
and is the father of a baby boy. At the BIG MONTS (QUEBEC) [002088]
Senate, the aging Emperor Augustus 013054 VH TASTE AND SMELL [000159]
wears his best robes to welcome 27:20 min IJS 1973 VISUAL REALITY [000160]
Germanicus and Tiberius on their Joe Fafard knows cows–the way they
triumphant return from crushing the tuck in their forelegs to lie down and I THINK OF YOU OFTEN
rebellious Germans. Claudius tells his ruminate, the way a calf romps in the 106932 VH
brother Germanicus all he has barnyard. He also knows people–all his 10 min I 1984
dicovered about Livia’s systematic friends and neighbours of the farming Young men from Canada went off to
destruction of all who have stood in the community of Pense, Saskatchewan. fight in the great war with enthusiasm
way of her ambitions. Even Augustus And he sculpts them all, in clay, in and a sense of adventure. As the
falls prey to her poisons. A handful of eloquent little miniatures. Joe’s work fighting dragged on, life in the trenches
additional murders and the substitution has been exhibited throughout western became unbearable, and these same
of a false will for Augustus’ own wishes, Canada as well as in Paris and New young men watched friends die or
and Tiberius becomes Emperor. 0387 York. Here you see what he does. become stricken with disease. I THINK
English 58 min 0714 English 27:20 min OF YOU OFTEN captures the feelings
of a young soldier, using actual archival
I, CLAUDIUS PT 6 - SOME I HAVE AIDS : A TEENAGER’S footage from the war, and from letters
JUSTICE STORY written to a sweetheart back home.
105999 VH 104246 VH 0470 English 10 min
58 min J 1991 30 min IJ 1991
Tiberius is now Emperor. Only one Thousands of kids in the US have been I THINK OF YOU OFTEN (CC)
man had stood between him and the infected with the AIDS virus. Like IGLA19 VH
throne - Claudius’ brother, Germanicus young Ryan White did, these kids face 10 min S 1984
- and now he too is dead of suspected the prejudice of people who don’t Through the eyes of a Canadian soldier
poisoning. Notably absent from his understand how the AIDS virus can writing letters to his girlfriend, and
funeral, Livia and Tiberius listen from and can’t be transmitted. Until his archival film footage, the audience
within the palace of the chants of the death in 1990, Ryan White tried to shares the experiences of a young
hostile crowd without. Agrippina, the educate people - especially kids - soldier in WWI. Viewers experience his
widow of Germanicus, swears about AIDS. In this video, kids learn feelings as they change from
vengeance, and worries about the about AIDS from Ryan in several ways. enthusiasm and a sense of adventure,
future of her sons Nero, Drusus, and The video also provides basic biology to boredom, despair and depression.
Caligula. The family are interrupted at lessons about cells and viruses to help 0605 English 10 min
108
I WANT TO BE AN ARTIST S L’IDENTITE CANADIENNE I’M NO FOOL SERIES
104730 VH 013075 VH For descriptions see individual titles:
15 min 1993 26 min JS 1999 I’M NO FOOL AS A PEDESTRIAN
Introduces students to a variety of art Il presente d’abord les concepts (CC) [9E0337]
careers and art related fields. The d’identite et d’identite nationale, pour I’M NO FOOL HAVING FUN (CC)
careers explored include: art gallery les appliquer ensuite a la question de [9E0349]
owner; restoration artist; art teacher; l’identite canadienne. L’emission I’M NO FOOL IN THE WATER (CC)
computer artist; photographer; and presente egalement cinq facteurs qui [9E0336]
fashion designer. The video begins with on une influence determinante dans le I’M NO FOOL WITH A BICYCLE
a classroom discussion that delivers a definition de l’identite canadienne: le [9E0332]
definition of "career" and what it is that regionalisme, les relations entre les I’M NO FOOL WITH ELECTRICITY
children like about art. Personal francophones et anglophones, le [9E0386]
Planning K-7 0104 English 15 min multiculturalisme, la presence des
Premieres Nations, l’influence des I’M NO FOOL WITH A BICYCLE
ICE: BEYOND COOL Etats-Unis. 0104 French 26 min 9E0332 VH
002001 VH 8 min I 1948
52 min JS 2005 IF THE WORLD WERE A I’M NO FOOL SERIES - Jiminy Cricket
Compelling, multi-layered, a vivid VILLAGE traces the history of the bicycle and
kaleidoscope of music, movement and 001035 DV points out the safety rules. He sings
hard-hitting drama, ICE:BEYOND 24 min PIJ 2006 and dances to "I’m No Fool" as he
COOL artistically captures an urban This is a story about the world’s people. conducts a safety contest between Y-
teen’s struggle to fight the creeping It is based on the award-winning book O-U and a common ordinary fool.
unreality of her life and the increasing of the same name. It tells us who we 0571 English 8 min
attraction of suicide. AVANTI are, where we live, how fast we are
growing, what languages we speak, Safety Education
English 52 min
what religions we practice and more.
ICE CREAM AND POPSICLES So watch and learn about our global I’M NO FOOL WITH
(HERE’S HOW) CC village. 0373 English 24 min ELECTRICITY
PSC031 VH 9E0386 VH
10 min P 1991 ILOT/ISLET 8 min P 1957
FROM THE HERE’S HOW SERIES - 002082 VH I’M NO FOOL SERIES - Jiminy Cricket
The ’water ices’ of ancient China led to 7 min PI 2004 outlines some of the benefits and
the development of the ice creams of Concu au coeur de l’Artique, le film Ilot dangers of electricity. Demonstrates
today. Children learn to make their own depeint, avec l’epure de l’art inuit et several basic safety rules. 0571
ice cream as well as observe a plant une touche de fantaisie, un monde ou English 8 min
that manufactures popsicles and ice les baleines tombent du ciel et ou les Safety Education
cream. 0953 English 10 min poissons se transforment en ballons.
Une ode au Grand Nord qui se levre a IMAGES : 150 YEARS OF
Primary Science l’ocean un peu plus chaque annee et
dans lequel nul homme n’est une ile.
PHOTOGRAPHY
IDEACITY 07 104968 VH
0414 French 7 min
000990 DV 50 min S 1991
55 min JS 2007 I’M NO FOOL AS A The Pencil of Nature. A chronicle of
This is a 24 part DVD series as seen PEDESTRIAN (CC) American photography with examples
on Canadian Learning Television, 9E0337 VH from many photographers. Forms a
produced by Moses Znaimer.IdeaCity 8 min P 1948 camera’s eye history of America.
is a new species of annual conference I’M NO FOOL SERIES - Jiminy Cricket 0380 English 50 min
where innovative people say interesting shows the mishaps that befall a
things about the world. There are 5 common ordinary fool as a pedestrian. IMAGES AND MEANING: NINE
DVDs with fascinating and influential In the contest that ensues, Y-O-U wins FILMS FOR MEDIA LITERACY
people like Paul Watson, Ashley the award for good safety practices by 105469 VH
Macisaac, Charlotte Gray, Etienne observing the rules for walking safely 45 min IS 1992
Emile Baulieu, Carl Honore are saying on highways and city streets. 0571 An anthology of National Film Board
intersting things about the world. English 8 min productions that will spark discussion
0058 English 55 min Safety Education and learning in media literacy and
comunication arts courses. The films
THE IDEAL RESUME are: Zea, Street Kids, Elephantrio,
I’M NO FOOL HAVING FUN (CC) Nails, Aloud/Bagatelle, Return to
000061 VH 9E0349 VH
21 min SA 1997 Dresden, The Age of Invention, Ashes
8 min P 1948 of Doom and Debts. 0714 English
This concise, informative program I’M NO FOOL SERIES - Stresses the
shows the viewer how to effectively use 45 min
importance of recreation and points out
a resume as an advertisement selling safety rules to be observed when
the job seeker’s achievements, skills, IMAGES OF WOMEN : MEDIA &
having fun. 0571 English 8 min SOCIETY
and abilities. Appropriate for both
adults and youth in a wide range of Safety Education 104631 VH
situations from the first time job hunter 54 min JS 1989
to the career changer, this video covers I’M NO FOOL IN THE WATER For examining the portrayal of women
the purpose of the resume, the styles (CC) in the mass media - one documentary
aof resumes (chronological, skills, and 9E0336 VH and six film excerpts. 0714 English
combination), what information to 8 min P 1948 54 min
include, what not to include, and what I’M NO FOOL SERIES - Animation
favourably catches the employer’s eye. presents Jiminy Cricket. Illustrates the IMAGINATIVE USE OF FILTERS
Also illustrates how to use a resume "do’s" and "don’ts" of water safety 104956 VH
effectively in conjunction with cover precautions in a contest between Y-O- JS
letters to get noticed and to get an U and a Common Ordinary Fool. Explore the use of these interesting
interview. 0601 English 21 min 0571 English 8 min add-ons. English
Safety Education
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THE IMMUNE SYSTEM : YOUR IN BRANDS WE TRUST IN SEARCH OF SHAKESPEARE
MAGIC DOCTOR 001711 VH 002177 DV
103863 VH 52 min JS 2003 240 min JS 2004
20 min IJS 1989 0257 English 52 min Originally a PBS television series, this
This imaginative animated film contains six 40-minute segments that
illustrates how the immune system IN FLANDERS FIELD chronologically explore the life and the
helps your body stay well, fight off times of William Shakespeare from his
diseases and heal injuries. 0983 000409 VH
46 min IJS 1998 birth to his death. This superb
English 20 min documentary features excellent
The First World War’s terrible Second
Battle of Ypres has just broken out in narration, detailed footage that
IMOGENE’S ANTLERS (CC) Belgium. Canadian troops, stationed includes contemporary English sights,
PR0451 VH along the Yser canal, are under heavy historical documents, paintings and
30 min P 1986 fire...and the number of casualties is interviews as well as short scences
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The mounting. Among the dead is young form Shakespeare’s most famous
feature book is about a little girl, Alexis Helmer. Dr John McCrae, a plays. Detailed website (www.pbs.org/
Imogene, who wakes up one morning friend of Helmer’s, is there to pick up the Shakespeare) supplements the series.
with antlers growing out of her head pieces of the body and deliver a burial 0788 English 240 min
and the hilarious adventures that take service over the gun blasts. Rocked by
place in the day. LeVar Burton then the death, McCrae would later pen one
takes a close-up look at other animals. of the war’s most famous poems, "In IN SEARCH OF THE BOWHEAD
0264 English 30 min Flanders Fields," while looking out over WHALE
Primary Helmer’s grave. This video chronicles 000649 VH
McCrae’s life from his childhood in 49:25 min IJS 1974
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING Guelph, Ontario, to the battlefields of An adventure film of a whaling
EARNEST Belgium. It tells the story of his famous expedition that included Scott McVay,
poem and pays tribute to the Canadian an authority on whales, and filmmaker
105915 VH
soldiers who died for a few feet of Bill Mason. With helicopter and Inuit
95 min JA 1952 guide, aqualungs and underwater
Oscar Wilde’s comedy about a Belgian soil. Suitable for Remembrance
Day. 0714 English 46 min cameras, the expedtion searches out
lovestruck suitor named Jack whose and meets the bowhead and beluga.
fiancee can only love a man named Award winner. 0714 English
Ernest. 0784 English 95 min IN MUD AND WAR 49:25 min
106930 VH
THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER 20 min I 1994
000710 VH The Canadians and the Liberation of IN SEARCH OF THE EDGE
18 min P 1999 Europe. The battle of Normandy ended 105164 VH
Students learn water is essential for with Hitler’s armies fleeing in disorderly 26 min I 1990
life, a major component of the world, retreat from northern France towards An inquiry into the shape of the earth
and a valuable resource. They see the the Rhine. The port of Antwerp had to and the disappearance of Andrea
three ways water manifests itself on the be made accessible to freighters as Barns. This film is a comprehensive
earth (liquid,ice,vapor) and how it is soon as possible in order to ensure documentary, proving fairly conclusively
used - personal bathing, washing, passage of the nuch-needed Allied that the global earth doctrine is little
cooking...transportation, power, food reinforcements and supplies. The First more than an elaborate haox. This is
production, manufacturing. Shows Canadian Army was entrusted with the designed as an educational tool to help
water cycle, erosion, and many more operation. 0988 English 20 min kids learn to think for themselves.
essential facts about water. 0929 0604 English 26 min
English 18 min IN OTHER WORDS
013083 VH
IMPRESSIONISM TO 1980’S 27 min IJS 2001 IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT
(1850 TO THE PRESENT) 0714 English 27 min ILA060 VH
104857 AP 109 min JS 1967
IS 1992 IN PERU WITH VIVIANA This 1967 drama explores the racism
This set of museum-quality 22" x 28" 013356 DV of the deep South in the early 1960’s.
art prints accompanies the text: A black detective, on his way home to
13:05 min I 2005 Philadelphia, is mistakenly arrested for
Discovering Art History. 0326 THIS IS MY COUNTRY SERIES - This
English the murder of a wealthy, white
series "This is my Country" will allow industrialist. Quickly cleared of the
children to discover countries around charges, he is then persuaded to assist
IMPRESSIONIST MASTERS the world through the eyes of a local
104917 VH in the ensuing murder investigation.
child aged 6 to 10 who will act as our The case forces him to work with a
28 min S 1990 guide. Look at the different symbols of
Vol. 1. Shows the work of the bigotted sheriff in a bigotted town in
the country, its flag, the language, Mississippi. This film version of the
Impressionists and teaches about the currency, schools, traditional costumes
formal elements that sustain the vitality novel explores the themes of racism,
and lifestyles. 0373 English 13:05 segregation, and civil rights. 0983
of this unique artistic expression. min
IN SEARCH OF HUMAN Intermediate Language Arts
IMPROV ORIGINS
105177 VH Episode One: The Story of Lucy, IN THE LAND OF WAR CANOES
19 min JA 1971 Episode Two: Surviving in Africa,
Edisode Three: The Creative 107290 VH
Twelve actors from across Canada
work without a script towards an Revolution. 44 min JS 1989
experimental play at the National Arts For descriptions see individual titles: A classic documentary of Kwakiutl
Centre Studio Company. The process THE CREATIVE REVOLUTION Indian life, originally made by Edward
of making the play becomes part of the [000134] S. Curtis in 1914. 0972 English
play. 0714 English 19 min THE STORY OF LUCY [000127] 44 min
SURVIVING IN AFRICA [000128]
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IN THE SHADOW OF THE sense as well as beauty and grace. INDIA
INCAS 0599 English 45 min 002051 VH
107599 VH 30 min JS 2004
43 min IJ 1993 THE INCREDIBLE HUMAN HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES
The program shows the pinnacle of MACHINE SERIES - For over four thousand years,
Inca civilization, Macchu Picchu, and 103876 VH the lands of India have been home to a
then examines its antecedents: remarkable human civilization. This
60 min IS 1975
cultures that go back to 1500 B.C. and program journeys through the centuries
left a rich heritage of architectural ruins Explore the fascinating, microscopic
universe that exists within us all. How to reveal the continuing story of the
and ceramic and metal vessels and Indian people. India’s greatest buildings
ornaments; it also shows Mochica, does the eye adjust to changes in
light? How do our muscles enable us especially reflect the character of a
Chimu, and other artifacts. 0380 unique people, culminating in the glory
English 43 min to move? How does the eardrum
process sound? With the help of of the Taj Mahal, the greatest
sophisticated photographic techniques monument to human love ever
IN TOUCH WITH THE you are now able to discover the constructed. 0414 English 30 min
WORLD:THE HUMAN SENSES wonders of this internal world. 0689
SERIES English 60 min
103844 VH INDIA: DIVERSE AND COMPLEX
13 min PI 1982 LAND
The story of our skin and shows how INCREDIBLE MANITOBA 9O1196 VH
sensory receptors in the skin are ANIMATION 20 min I 1987
triggered by outside stimuli to create 104809 VH India, a country about half the size of
sensations that are carried to the brain. 50 min IS 1989 the United States, sustains 20 percent
0689 English 13 min A comic cornucopia of animated of the world’s population. This
characters made famous by the geographic tour vividly illustrates
THE INCAS REMEMBERED National Film Board of Canada. This India’s development and modernization
000883 VH video contains: "The Cat Came Back", in relation to the country’s physical
60 min JS 1986 "The Big Snit", "Get A Job", "Getting size, massive population, geographic
JARVIS COLLECTION SERIES - Started", "The Cat Strikes Back", diversity, rich history, and unshakeable
Explores the mysteries of this advanced "Carried Away" and many more. 0714 traditions. 0352 English 20 min
civilization’s disappearance. Marvel at English 50 min
Social Studies
how they got stones up the mountain
adn constructed the architectural THE INCREDIBLE WORLD OF
marvel village of Machu Picchu, before THE MICROSCOPE INDIA : THE BRIGHTEST JEWEL
falling to the Spanish Conquistadors. 019211 VH 107085 VH
0489 English 60 min 25 min IJ 2001 20 min JS 1980
Magnifiers and microscopes open a TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
INCISOR, JAW, MOLAR fascinating miniature world where SERIES - After briefly describing some
103717 MO common objects take on awesome, of the existing evidence of two hundred
PS beautiful and, at times, grotesque years of British rule, the program
Detailed model of jaw with teeth, plus forms. Viewers will marvel at the multi- concentrates on aspects of India’s
enlarged model of an incisor and faceted eye of a dragonfly, the piercing advance towards independence in
molar. 0330 English mouth parts of a tiny flea, the elegant 1947, from the 1930s onwards. Then,
symmetry of growing crystals, blood under the Viceroy, a few thousand
AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH : A pulsing through the tail of a goldfish, British ruled that part of the country
GLOBAL WARNING the frenetic world in a drop of water. known as British India. The rest of
013387 DV Students will discover why the India consisted of some 600 princely
96 min IJS 2006 microscope is such an important states varying in size and wealth. The
In French and English. Former Vice research tool. 0530 English 25 British regarded the Princes and large
President Al Gore presents an eye- min landowners as their allies. 0076
opening and compelling view of the English 20 min
future of our planet - and our civilization INDECISION TIME - UN CANADA
- in the MUST-SEE documentary of the ERRANT
year. This is a wake-up call that cuts INDIAN CULTURES : FROM 2000
107435 VH B.C. TO 1500 A.D
through myths and misconceptions - to 24 min JS 1992
deliver the message that global 107274 VH
A film about English and French 19 min I 1977
warming is a real and present danger. Canadians. It asks the basic questions
Chacun d’entrte nous peut changer like "How do the English and French feel INDIAN SERIES - This program takes
des aspects de son mode de vie et about each other?" and "Is bilingualism an archeological and anthropological
FAIRE PARTIE DE LA SOLUTION. an important part of Canadian look at the early North American Indian
0784 English 96 min heritage? 0562 French 24 min cultures. It examines the different
appearances, languages, customs and
THE INCREDIBLE BOOK religions and shows how pottery
ESCAPE THE INDEPENDENCE affected the lives of the early peoples,
105671 VH SCHOOLHOUSE how agriculture changed the pattern of
45 min PI 1990 101015 VH the lives of those who adopted it and
P.J. wakes to find she’s been locked in 20 min T 1992 most important, how their culture
the library at night. With the help of This video, narrated by Rick Hansen, patterns developed out of their
some favorite book characters, she was a joint project between the Ministry environment. 0571 English 19
escapes. "Myra" annoys everyone in of Education and Ministry Responsible min
her dance class by actually becoming for Multiculturalism and Human Rights
trees and animals. Melvin develops the and the Man in Motion World Tour
Society. It should increase awareness INDIAN SERIES
"Furious Flycycle" an airborne bicycle For descriptions see individual titles:
that helps him become a hero. The about disabilities and inform audiences
about access to programs and INDIAN CULTURES : FROM 2000
"Ghost in the Shed" keeps slamming B.C. TO 1500 A.D [107274]
the shed door and "The Practical technology. 0781 English 20 min
Princess" is blessed with common
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THE MAYA INFANTILLAGE: KID STUFF the puzzle of this rapidly growing
000372 VH 104819 VH problem. 0390 English 39:29 min
30 min IJS 1993 6 min IS 1990
INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA Assis à son bureau, un enfant dessine INNU
VIDEO COLLECTION SERIES - A en chantonnant. Dans la pièce voisine, 000935 VH
fascinating study of North American ses parents discutent. Le ton de leur 52 min PI 1998
Indians accurately portraying their conversation monte... la querelle Cette video raconte l’histoire de
history, culture and way of life today. s’intensifie. Ce court mètrage d’une Messenak adopte a l’age de trois ans
Leading Native American scholars vive intensitè combine dessins et par ses grands-parents qui l’ont initie
discuss the specific histories of each of animation de marionnettes. 0714 aux valeurs traditionnelles innu.
the North American Peoples and French 6 min Maintenant age de dix ans, Messenak
challenge many still-prevalent myths experimente les croyances, les rites et
and stereotypes. Each program INFINITE VOYAGE SERIES le mode de vie nomade. Sous-titre
focuses on the unique history of a For descriptions see individual titles: pour les malentendants. AVIS: La
particular Indian community. Extensive THE GEOMETRY OF LIFE [102919] video fait mention du suicide d’un
location filming takes the viewer to jeune. On voit Messenak, qui est age
reservations where children and elders INHERITANCE, THE de 10 ans, chassant avec une carabine
discuss what it means to be a Native 107448 VH et traversant un lac gele avec
American today. In addition, young 58 min S 1980 grand-pere. 0104 French 52 min
adults will come to understand more This film charts the growth of
about these cultures, through nationalism in Quebec as seen through INSECT DISGUISES
photographs, film footage, tribal music, the careers of Daniel Johnson, once 102917 VH
crafts and ceremonies. 0574 premier of Quebec and leader of the 15 min PI 1992
English 30 min Union nationale party, and his two FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2
sons. After Johnson’s death, the sons SERIES - Insects found in rain forests
INDIANS OF NORTH AMERICA had to make painful choices between show how an effective disguise can help
VIDEO COLLECTION Quebec and Canada. The film shows ward off predators and atrract "dinner".
For descriptions see individual titles: both of them campaigning in the 1980 These tiny creatures make use of color,
THE MAYA [000372] referendum -from opposing camps. shape, and movement to comouflage
0714 English 58 min themselves. 0470 English 15 min
INDIGENOUS PEOPLE :
TOWARDS A NEW INNER SOLAR SYSTEM: LES INSECTES ET LES
PARTNERSHIP ECLIPSES AND AURORAS OISEAUX
107229 VH 001997 VH 002123 DV
15 min S 1994 10 min J 2002 35 min PI 1998
This video moves from a conference Technical information about total and SERIE LES YEUX DE LA
sponsored by the United Nations partial eclipses and auroras is DECOUVERTE - Les Insectes - Savez-
Council of World Indigenous peoples provided, using actual footage, time- vous quelle taille peut atteindre un
relate their struggles in managing lapse photography and animation. The insecte? Et ses ailis comment
shrinking resources, encroachment on video reviews and models the correct fonctionnent-elles? Plus anciens que
their lands, disease prevention procedure for safe viewing of an les dinosaures et 250 millions de fois
programs, and negotiation with more eclipse. This is part of the Space File plus nombreux que les humains, les
powerful governments. A useful Series. 0414 English 10 min insectes sont pourant les especes les
summary of global issues presented by plus mal-aimees de notre planete. Les
strong First Nations spokespeople. INNER SOLAR SYSTEM: MOON Oiseaux - Comment les oiseax volent-
First Nations Studies 12 0104 001996 VH ils? D’ou vient l’expression "avoir un
English 15 min 10 min IJ 2003 appetit d’oiseau"? Entre ciel et terre,
This video covers the origin, formation, vous suivrez un etonnant parcours.
THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION and structure of the moon and explains 0574 French 35 min
106950 VH in detail how the moon interacts with
30 min JS 1990 the earth. A hypothesis considers the INSECTS
Program #21 - The Industrial future effect of the moon as it continues 103393 VH
Revolution - technology and mass moving away from the earth. This 12 min KPIJS 1979
production improve the European video was highly rated by Students observe metamorphosis and
standard of living but create a new kind teachers.From the series Space Files. learn that the most numerous creatures
of servitude. The Industrial World - the 0414 English 10 min on earth all share the same basic
age of industrial expansion fueled by characteristics. Includes info on the
coal, public transportation and new city INNOCENT TRICKS female monarch butterfly i.e. larva,
services transforms Europe. 0574 013111 VH caterpillar (pupa, chrysalis). A look at
English 30 min 39:29 min JSA 2001 life inside a beehive and shows bees
Innocent Tricks traces the roots of teen outside the hive as they sip nectar and
INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, THE prostitution by recounting the gather pollen helping flowers to bloom
106951 VH harrowing story of two young girls from etc. Uses animation and the example
19 min I suburbia. Chantal was raised by hard of a fly to point out characteristics and
This video examines the historical working, religious parents, yet was a to introduce insect anatomy. 0689
background to the first Industrial pimp by age fifteen. Jen was from a English 12 min
revolution, the invention of labor saving middle class home. She did well in
machinery, the spread of factories, the school and excelled in sports, but a INSECTS #16
use of steam power, the iron and coal growing drug addiction led her to PSC019 VH
industries, and the rise of capitalism. It prostitution at sixteen. This outstanding 25 min P 1990
also looks at some of the social and documentary follows their paths from This resource examines the topic of
cultural changes resulting from childhood to the influences and choices insect characteristics through
industrialization including that pulled them into the sex trade, and comparison. Children in the video
contemporary industrial revolutions then guides us through their long road model curiosity about insects and
taking place in Third World countries to recovery. Emotional interviews with participate in a variety of activities
today. 0599 English 19 min the families, as well as police officers which extend their knowledge. These
and caseworkers help piece together activities include making a compound
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eye and collecting forest insects. THE INSTIGATOR informed viewpoints about...).
0319 English 25 min 200215 DV Elements of Instructional Intelligence to
Primary Science 20 min IJS 2007 look for: Academic controversy,
The Instigator is a short film which Accountability, Participation and
explores many universal themes for Engagement; Structuring groups,
INSECTS AND SPIDERS people of all ages, especially students, Numbered Heads (Kagan), Round
103397 VH might experience. Based on true Robin (kagan). 0075 English 60
20 min I events, Mark’s journey is one of many min
An introductory program on insects and painful experiences. Despite
spiders. Life cycle. How insects obtain encouragement from some of his CO-OP EDUCATION : GRADE 11
energy. How insects protect friends, he battles low self esteem, 001755 VH
themselves and their young. 0267 suicidal thoughts and continually 60 min TA 2004
English 20 min endures indignant humiliation and INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
embattlement of his peers. Like many DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
tormented students he dreads having SERIES - The purposes of the lesson:
INSECTS : BODY STRUCTURES to go to school everyday. 0414 Human rights issues in the workplace,
AND FUNCTION English 20 min developing perspectives. Elements of
103390 VH Instructional Intelligence to look for:
14 min I 1988 INSTRUCTION ET VIE SOCIALE Place mat, Incorporating late comers,
Shows the wide variety of functional 107544 VH Mental set, Cooperative learning,
body parts that one finds in the insect 11 min PS 1971 Ranking ladder. 0075 English 60
population. While the millions of insect Version française de 971 VR 517. min
species possess distinct features, all 0495 French 11 min
insects share a common body GRADE 1 AND 2 : LANGUAGE
structure. 0983 English 14 min MATHEMATICS: GRADE 5/6 STUDIES
001752 VH 013190 VH
60 min TA 2005 60 min TA 2004
INSECTS : CYCLES OF LIFE INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
103389 VH DEMONSTRATION LESSONS DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
19 min P 1987 SERIES - Elements of Instructional SERIES - Language Studies (Class A)
This highly rated film depicts the life Intelligence to look for: 1. Primary - The purposes of the lesson:
cycles of insects. Topics include: life Strategy: Concept attainment; 2. Academic: Simple and elaborated
cycles and stages involved (egg, larva, Instructional Concepts and Organizers: sentences; Generate student
pupa, adult), the interdependency of Safety, Participation, Framing language. Social: Collaborative Skills.
insects and environment, reproduction, Questions, Wait Time, Accountability;3. 0075 English 60 min
metamorphasis, chrysalis, survival and Lesson Design: Mental Set, Input,
hibernation. 0983 English 19 min Models; 4. Cooperative Learning: GRADE 2: MATHEMATICS
Inside Outside circles; Think pair share, 013191 VH
Brainstorm; 5. Tactics: Numbered 60 min TA 2004
INSECTS: DEFENSES AGAINST Heads. 0075 English 60 min INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
ENEMIES (CC) DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
PR0396 VH SERIES - Grade 2 - Mathematics. The
GRADE 3: MATHEMATICS
12 min P 1987 001751 VH purposes of the lesson: Academic:
The main focus of this film is about how 60 min T 2004 Understanding double digit fracctions,
insects protect themselves from INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE Social: Equal participation. 0075
predators. The topics include: natural DEMONSTRATION LESSONS English 60 min
selection, colouration and camouflage, SERIES - Barrie Bennett teaches
food chains, predators and the classes that demonstrate a range of INSTRUCTIONAL
evolution of insects. A review of the instructional strategies and tactics INTELLIGENCE
terms is included. Closed Captioned ("Instructional Intelligence"). 0075 DEMONSTRATION LESSONS
for the Hearing Impaired. 0983 English 60 min For descriptions see individual titles:
English 12 min INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE:
Primary Grade 5 : LANGUAGE ARTS GRADE 1/2 [013189]
013194 VH GRADE 11: SUBJECT: LAW
60 min T 2004 (UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE) [013199]
THE INSIDE STORY: FACTS INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE GRADE 4/5 : ART [013193]
ABOUT PUBERTY DEMONSTRATION LESSONS GRADE 4 : SCIENCE AND
103892 VH SERIES - Barrie Bannett’s TECHNOLOGY [013192]
21 min I 1994 demonstration lesson is with a Grade 5 GRADE 4 : SCIENCE AND
PREVIEW RECOMMENDED. This class doing Language Arts. The TECHNOLOGY [013195]
video covers the topics of puberty, Elements of Instructional Intelligence to GRADE 7 : MATHEMATICS [013186]
menstruation and menstrual hygiene look for: 1.) Primary Strategy: Concept GRADE 8: LANGUAGE ARTS
and clearly demonstrates the proper Formation (Taba); 2.) Lesson Design; [013187]
use of both external and internal Giving Clear Directions; 3.) GRADE 9: ENGLISH (ACADEMIC)
sanitary protection. Developed by Cooperative Learning ; Johnson’s 5 [013198]
specialists in adolescent psychology (equal voice); 4.) Tactics: Numbered MATHEMATICS: GRADE 5/6
and health education, The Inside Story Heads (Kagan); Walkabout. 0075 [001752]
guides both girls and boys aged 10 to English 60 min GRADE 3: MATHEMATICS [001751]
14 into the world of adolescence. Grade 5 : LANGUAGE ARTS
Colourful graphics provide accurate FAMILY STUDIES: FOOD AND [013194]
information about their changing NUTRITION : GRADE 12 FAMILY STUDIES: FOOD AND
bodies and, importantly, throughout the 001754 VH NUTRITION : GRADE 12 [001754]
video, girls and boys discuss their own 60 min TA 2004 CO-OP EDUCATION : GRADE 11
experiences and thoughts during their INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE [001755]
developing years. 0928 English DEMONSTRATION LESSONS GRADE 1 AND 2 : LANGUAGE
21 min SERIES - The purpose of this lesson: STUDIES [013190]
Genetically Modified Foods (developing GRADE 2: MATHEMATICS [013191]
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GRADE 10: FRENCH [001750] INTERVIEW TIPS FROM A INTRODUCING LINEAR
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: RECRUITER SYSTEMS
GRADE 8 [001753] 001700 VH 001741 VH
WHOLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM 25 min JS 2001 40 min JS 2002
MANAGEMENT FOR CORE This video gives real tips from a Objectives: 1.Understad the meaning
FRENCH [001756] recruiter on how to prepare for and of systems of equations and their
handle the job interview. It covers the solution(s). 2.Find solutions to systems
GRADE 10: FRENCH basics of knowing the exact location for of linear equations by
001750 VH the interview, what to wear, and graphing.3.Determine whether a
60 min T 2004 showing up on time. Then it zeroes in system of equations has one solution,
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE on the interview with ways to handle no solutions or infinitely many
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS the questions and it also suggests solutions. 0414 English 40 min
SERIES - This Instructional Intelligence questions YOU should ask the person
Demonstration Class Video with Dr. doing the interviewing. 0599 INTRODUCTION TO AESOPS :
Barrie Bennett covers the subject of English 25 min THE HARE AND THE TORTOI
Grade 10 French. The elements of 101573 VH
Instructional Intelligence to look for: 1. 14 min PI 1991
Primary Strategy: Various cooperative INTO SPACE: THE FUTURE (CC) Another version of the popular Aesop’s
learning structures; 2. Instructional 104387 VH fable. 0574 English 14 min
Concepts and Organizers: 11 min 1994
Accountability, Participation; 3. Lesson This video uses computer enhanced INTRODUCTION TO CANADA
Design: Sharing the Objective; 4. images and graphics to show some 106568 VH
Tactics: Think pair share, Value Line possibilities for future space 15 min I 1992
(Body Graph), Numbered Heads exploration. Missions to Mars, the Just where is Canada in the world?
(Kagan), Popcorn. 0075 English Moon, comets and other outer planets What does it include? Students will
60 min are reviewed. In addition, plans for the become acquainted with its provinces
space station, Freedom, and new and their capitals, as well as its time
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY: shuttle designs are described. From zones. 0372 English 15 min
GRADE 8 the GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA
001753 VH Series. Closed Captioned for the AN INTRODUCTION TO
60 min TA 2004 Hearing Impaired. and IRP006 0104 FRANCE: FROM PARIS TO
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE English 11 min NORMANDY
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS 002032 VH
SERIES - The purposes of the lesson: 23 min IJ 2003
INTRODUCING BIOLOGY This video introduces Paris, the capital
Knowledge of the Water Table. SERIES
Elements of Instructional Intelligence to of France and looks at a region west of
look for: Jigsaw, Social skills, Face to For descriptions see individual titles: Paris where the "Durands family" lives
face interaction; Numbered heads CIRCULATION [103915] in the country. Travelling through
(Kagan), 4 step interview. 0075 Normandy we find out about the style
English 60 min of this region by strolling through a
INTRODUCING EARTH SCIENCE small seaside town on the Channel
(CC) Coast. The video also doubles up as a
INSTRUMENTS OF THE 102538 VH language program by introducing
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 20 min S 1994
SERIES French words that are relevant to what
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY we see. 0414 English 23 min
For descriptions see individual titles: SERIES - This video presents
A NOTE FOR EVERY FINGER intoductory conepts in geology,
[105088] INTRODUCTION TO
astronomu, meterology, oceanography PHOTOGRAPHY
and hydrolgoy, It identifies the major 104951 VH
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY: branches, tools, and activities of Earth JS
THE CANADIAN ROLE Science through the use of live footage Learn how to handle your 35mm
000722 VH graphics and animated segments. A camera with skill and ease. English
29 min S 1993 U.S. weather trap is used. The double-
This video examines Canada’s multiple sided viewing guide includes six INTRODUCTION TO PUPPET
relationships and agreements with vocabualry workds, five pre-viewing MAKING
other nations and groups such as the activities and ine post-viewing 104838 VH
United Nations, NATO, and the activities. Earth Science 11 & Geology 30 min S 1992
European community. The focus is 12 0104 English 20 min Follow along and learn the art of puppet
international security and Canada’s making with award-winning puppeteer
role within it. The material is presented Jim Gamble. Using common household
chronologically from the Second World INTRODUCING FRACTIONS :
PRIMARY items, Gamble shows how to make an
War and the inception of the U.N.to the imaginative array of finger, book and
Persian Gulf war and the Yugoslavian 001830 VH
rod puppets. He also demonstrates
civil war. 0104 English 29 min 14 min T 2001
how to create an elaborate marionette
THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH puppet. Gamble’s clear and simple
INTERVIEW MAGIC: STRATEGIES SERIES - Introducing presentation makes this program easy
SUCCESSFUL JOB Fractions (Primary Grades) - Using for children of all ages to understand.
INTERVIEWS manipulatives and games to introduce 0129 English 30 min
104598 VH fractions. This collection of math
20 min SA 1992 strategies is a way to help teachers in AN INTRODUCTION TO
Teaches viewers four keys to all grades add to their repetoire of best
practices in the teaching of math. An
RADARSAT: THE CASE OF THE
successful job interviews: researching MISSING RICE
the company, being on time, good ideal resource for teachers to use in
their ongoing professional 000945 VH
attitude, and appropriate dress. Group 27:28 min JS 2001
input format stimulates discussion. development. 0054 English 14
min This video introduces students to how
0269 English 20 min Radarsat and other satellites are able
to acquire images of the Earth’s
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surfaces from outer space. Students goes in search of his lost son he is IPIK BAY,NOT THE LAND BUT
will learn practical application of the followed by the sun, causing winter and OURSELVES
technology in examples of agriculture, summer to occur. 0645 French 19 107212 VH
coastal surveillance, flooding, ocean min 27 min IS 1989
circulation, geology, forestry and global In August,1985, about 50 young Inuit
warming. Maps, satellite images and INUIT LEGENDS SERIES #2 men and women from Canada,
interactive student activities are all 101632 VH Greenland and Alaska gathered at Ipik
included in the teacher’s notes. AM 19 min ISIS 1995 Bay, on the northwestern shore of
PROD English 27:28 min THE MAGIC WATER: Sedna restors Baffin Island to consider the basic
the sight of a blind boy. THE BOY themes of the International Year of
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WITH A BIG HEART: A boy carries Youth - participation, development, and
JUSTICE SYSTEM IN BRITISH food to his hungry villagers. THE FOX peace. The program shows them in
COLUMBIA AND THE BEAR: How the polar bear their discussions as they seek positive
000666 VH lot his beautiful bushy tail! 0645 answers for the future of Northern Inuit.
49 min SA 1999 English 19 min 0941 English 27 min
The purpose of this video is
educational- to explain to new INUIT LEGENDS SERIES #2 IRA SAYS GOODBYE
Canadians and landed immigrants the (FRENCH VERSION) 105630 VH
fundamentals of Canadian law and 101630 VH 18 min KPIJSCATP 1989
citizen (residents) rights as it applies to 18 min PI 1995 Ira confronts another very real crisis in
our province, British Columbia. VIRC LE PETIT AVEUGLE: Sedna restores his life - his oldest and closest friend,
English 49 min the sight of a blind boy who feeds some Reggie, will soon move away. 0555
hungry seals. LA PECHE HEROIQUE: English 18 min
INTRODUCTION TO THE WATER Ikuljak carries food to his hungry
CYCLE villagers on a sealskin sled. L’OURS IRA SLEEPS OVER
102588 VH ET LE RENARD: How the polar bear 105629 VH
13 min I 1988 loses his beautiful bushy tail. 0645 14 min KPIJSCATP 1987
Explains and clarifies the evaporation - French 18 min Based on the story by Bernard Weber.
condensation - precipitation science Invited to sleep at a friend’s house for
concepts that underlie the water cycle INVENTOR, PROGRAM 7 (CC) the first time, a young boy faces a
of the earth and shows how the sun 103712 VH quandary when his sister asks the
and winds are major factors affecting 9 min IJ 1994 simple question, "Are you taking your
this cycle. . 0104 English 13 min WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN teddy bear along? 0555 English
YOU GROW UP? SERIES - Meet 14 min
INTRODUCTORY FOLK DANCE: Rudolph Gunnerman who invented the
ELEMENTARY LEVELS I & 2 wood pellet stove, the wood pellets it IRVING LAYTON OBSERVED
105198 VH burns, and a remarkable new fuel 105485 VH
1984 made from a mixture of oil and water. 52 min I
Grade 6 and 7 students in costume Career and Personal Planning 8-12; Filmed in Montreal and Greece, the
demonstrate four folks dances. 0152 IRP 007 Personal Planning K-7 0104 poet is observed in the very act of
English English 9 min transforming fleeting experiences into
art, into words that may last. Layton
INUIT LEGENDS INVENTORS AND INVENTIONS explains the process of giving simple
101617 VH 103705 VH episodes "a meaningful form, so that
9 min P 1993 20 min IJ 1995 the banalities slip away, and there is
The powerful words and paintings Surveys a variety of inventions–from only the celebration and ecstasy of
perfectly recapture the essence of the compact discs and cellular telephones being alive. 0714 English 52 min
Comanche people, the Texas hills, and to better milk jugs–that help us live
the giving spirit of She-Who-Is-Alone, a longer, learn better, be more IS THIS A HOUSE FOR HERMIT
little girl who sacrifices her most prized productive, and enjoy our leisure time. CRAB? (CC)
possession to save her tribe from the 0689 English 20 min 103408 VH
great drought. From that day on, the 29 min I 1993
little girl was known as One-Who- INVERTEBRATES: WHAT ARE READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
Dearly-Loved-Her-People. 0714 THEY? video deals with different types of
English 9 min 001740 VH animal homes. It follows the standard
10 min PI 2002 "Reading Rainbow" series format: an
INUIT LEGENDS SERIES #1 Filmed in their home habitats, this 10 introduction to the story with live
101631 VH minute curriculum and standards based footage; the story; concept
6 min ISIS 1995 program introduces your students to development with further live footage;
THE GOLDEN EGG: A boy, a magic sponges, cnidarians, worms, mollusks, and related book reviews by children.
stone and a lost sister. QUEEN OF echinoderms, and arthopods. The English Language Arts K-7 0104
THE SEA: Sedna is made queen of the main presentation is then followed by a English 29 min
sea animals. THE THIRD SEASON: multi-question Video-Quiz game.
What causes the seasons to occur? 0414 English 10 min ISAAC ASIMOV’S LIBRARY OF
0645 English 6 min THE UNIVERSE
INVESTIGATE SPIDERS AND Explores the depths and reaches of our
INUIT LEGENDS SERIES #1 INSECTS Universe, from the closest planets to
(FRENCH VERSION) 103398 VH the farthest limits of the solar system.
101629 VH 24 min P 1986 Mixes fact with informed speculation to
19 min PI 1995 Two-part program that explores the help your students unravel the
L’AMIE RETROUVÉ: When Iksik finds small world of spiders and insects. mysteries of these distant worlds.
a magic stone, he must use it to rescue Program 1 focuses on the similarities Designed to spark lively class
his lost sister. RIENE DE LA MER: and differences between spiders and discussions and encourage more
Sedna’s canoe overturns as she is insects. Program 2 discusses the advanced study.
fleeing from evil but the sea animals growth and development of caterpillars, For descriptions see individual titles:
save her and make her their queen. LA moths and butterflies. 0925 English THE SOLAR SYSTEM [000008]
TROISIEME SAISON: When a father 24 min
115
ISAAC NEWTON : IL ETAIT UNE Pitch, rhythm, colour, and structure are JACK-A-BOY
FOIS 2 ISAAC discussed. English E00378 VH
001821 VH 28 min 1980
52 min IJS 2001 Relationships are the focus in this
SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS -
IT’S ALL IN THE BAG /
CLUSTERING FROM TEXT touching and gentle adaptation of a
Sa theorie de la gravite a certes Willa Cather short story. A precocious
revolutionne la pensee scientifique 002002 VH
19 min T 2005 ten-year-old boy, in a turn-of-the-
mais Isaac Newton a du en payer le century setting, develops close
prix. 0252 French 52 min EARLY LEARNING SERIES - It’s All in relationships with a number of
the Bag supports students in individuals bringing joy and life into their
developing language to use in their sterile existence. The boy becomes ill
IT TAKES A TREE writing or stories. Adapted from Visual
000946 VH and dies. Although his friends are
and Verbal Thinking by Brownlie and grief-stricken, they realize that they are
17 min JS 2000 Grauer. Clustering From Text is a
This video discusses what’s being better people having had him in their
strategy adapted from Reaching for lives. 0119 English 28 min
done to protect the environment while Higher Thought. This strategy helps
your tree is being harvested. It explains deepen student comprehension and English/Language Arts
what special and unique forests are provides a rich experience for writing.
closed to logging and forever preserved 0634 English 19 min JACK AND THE BEANSTALK
in national parks, wilderness areas and 101533 VH
other protected areas. The video 60 min IS 1982
addresses reforestation, stream and IT’S ME, CLAUDIA Fee, Fi, Fo, Fum..." is the giant’s cry to
riparian area protection, wildlife 105561 VH the idealistic hero who trades a cow for
protection, soil erosion and roads, high 19 min PI 1988 magic beans and climbs a beanstalk.
technology logging equipment and the A 9 year-old girl learns how to like and Initiative and a little magic make the
Forest Practices Code. An informative accept the way she is. Award winning biggest problems disappear! 0204
guide including a bibliography film. 0983 English 19 min English 60 min
accompanies the video. PAC LOG
English 17 min IT’S TIME : FIRST NATIONS JACK SHADBOLT:
AND THE FUTURE OF B.C METAMORPHOSIS
IT’S A FREE COUNTRY 107246 VH A00134 VH
100924 VH 12 min S 1997 27 min 1980
30 min S 1994 The video tells the compelling story of EXPRESSIONS SERIES 0793
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - how B.C.’s First Nations continue to English 27 min
Subject: Charter of Rights and struggle for recognition of their
Freedoms - Freedom of Speech. 0953 aboriginal rights through negotiated JACKAL STATUETTE
English 30 min treaties. The producer, the First 106748 RE
Nations Sunmmit, is confident the video I
IT’S A SMALL WORLD I will become a useful tool for those Statuette of the Jackal, representing
106211 VH people - aboriginal and non-aboriginal - Anubis, protector of the dead was
42 min KP who wish to learn more about treaties placed in tombs to watch over the dead
This program covers five countries and why they are so critically important and their possessions. (CAUTION:
from five continents: Brazil, Canada to our future. 0391 English 12 min EARS HAVE BEEN GLUED) 0007
(Haida Indians), Italy, Japan, and English
Kenya. Each segment presents a IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN
different country from the point of view SERIES JACKSON POLLOCK
of a native child. The young narrators For descriptions see individual titles: 104938 VH
introduce themselves, and describe 52 min JS 1987
their communities, homes and families. JAPAN PROGRAM 2 [9O1174]
JAPAN PROGRAM 3 [9O1175] PORTRAIT OF AN ARTISTS SERIES -
They also talk about the school days, One of the mythic figures of the 1950s,
hobbies, chores, clothing, meals, JAPAN PROGRAM 5 [9O1177]
the "cowboy" from Wyoming, Jackson
holidays, customs and traditions that Pollock helped to forge the first great
are unique to their cultures. 0601 IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN American art movement–Abstract
English 42 min SERIES Expressionism. His famous "drip
S00178 VH paintings" earned him both notoriety
IT’S A SMALL WORLD II For descriptions see individual titles: and abuse, and the pressures of new-
106213 VH JAPAN PROGRAM 4 [9O1176] found celebrity compounded his
53 min P 1990 lifelong struggle with alcoholism, a fight
This program covers five countries on IVORY BOX (S. NIGERIA) he lost when he died in a car crash at
five continents: Australia, China in 107098 RE the age of 44. This portrait of Pollock
Asia, Egypt in Africa, France in Europe IS combines archival footage of his life
and Mexico in North America. Each AFRICAN REPLICA: This box, and work with reminiscences from his
segment presents a different country probably intended to hold valuable contemporaries. It explores the truths
from the point of view of native, primary beads, shows two fighting Portuguese and legends surrounding this
age children. The young narrators in 16th century dress. The strange controversial painter–the "James Dean
introduce themselves and describe position of the heads resembles the of the Art World"–who embodied the
their communities, homes, families and Ethiopian practice of painting faces in spirit of postwar America and was the
their countries’ geography. 0601 profile. (16 cm) 0006 English first American painter to be ranked with
English 53 min European masters of the 20th century.
0551 English 52 min
IT’S ALL DONE WITH STRINGS J. A. MARTIN, PHOTOGRAPHE
105095 VH 106040 VH JACOB HAVE I LOVED
PS IS ILA054 VH
An animated string-quartet Voici le portrait d’un couple, au 60 min JS
performance of Antonin Dvorak’s "The tournant du siècle, et de leur amour à Based on the novel by prize-winning
American Quartet" shows how strings refaire. 0714 French author, Katherine Patterson, this video
and a hollow box can make music. sensitively addresses problems of
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sibling rivalry and the search for self- JANE OF LANTERN HILL JAPAN PROGRAM 2
identity of a teenaged girl against the 105857 VH 9O1174 VH
background of a 1940’s East Coast 104 min J 1990 15 min I 1984
American fishing community. 0983 This 1990 Sullivan film production is a IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN SERIES -
English 60 min faithful adaptation of the L.M. This program deals with everyday life in
Intermediate Language Arts Montgomery novel. It develops some Japan. It includes segments on food
issues that Montgomery explores in and recreation. 0953 English 15
Anne of Green Gables. The video min
JACQUES CARTIER shows the resolution of a family Social Studies
107500 VH situation that has been adversely
14 min JS 1996 affected by the interference of outsiders
EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES - working for their own purposes. 0589 JAPAN PROGRAM 3
Cartier was sent across the Atlantic English 104 min 9O1175 VH
Ocean in 1534 on behalf of France to 15 min I 1984
find the legendary sea route to the IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN SERIES -
riches of the East Indies and China. HISTORY’S ANCIENT
LEGACIES: JAPAN This program deals with government,
Instead Cartier discovered the St. language and aspects of Japanese
Lawrence River and laid claim to a new 001761 VH
30 min IJ 2003 culture. 0953 English 15 min
land which rivaled the claim made by
John Cabot of England. Thus began The story of Japan is like that of no Social Studies
the great rivalry between England and other nation on Earth. For two
France for the Empire that was the New thousand years, the Japanese people
World. 0065 English 14 min have lived an often-isolated life of JAPAN PROGRAM 4
striking contrasts. The military aspects 9O1176 VH
of Japanese history are familiar to 15 min I 1984
JAMES KUDELKA many, and this fascinating program IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN SERIES -
105188 VH reveals the achievement of the famous This program deals with the seasonal
28 min JS 1987 Samurai warriors with their noble Code festivals of Japan. 0953 English
One of the most acclaimed of of Bushido. By examining all sides of 15 min
Kudelka’s ballets, In Paradisum, was the Japanese story, the identity of a Social Studies
choreographed in 1983 for Les Grands unique society is revealed. 0414
Ballets Canadiens to a commissioned English 30 min
score by Michael J. Baker. The ballet is JAPAN PROGRAM 5
in four movements representing the 9O1177 VH
stages of an individual’s confrontation
JAPAN
106436 VH 15 min I 1984
with death -from shock and disbelief, to
anger and isolation. Inspired by the 16 min I 1987 IT’S YOUR WORLD: JAPAN SERIES -
writings of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross and FAMILIES OF THE WORLD SERIES - This program deals with arts and crafts
the drawings of Kathe Kollowitz, Shows the home and school life of a including Origami, Bansai and Ikebana.
12-year-old girl who lives in a fishing It also contains segments on mail-fax,
Kudelka has created a work which is
ultimately spectacular and moving. village on the Japanese island of robotecs and recycling. 0953
James Kudelka was a principal dancer Honshu. 0689 English 16 min English 15 min
and choreographer with the National Social Studies
Ballet of Canada. He joined Montreal’s JAPAN
Les Grands Ballets Canadiens in 1982 107044 VH
and in 1992 was appointed Artist-in- 20 min IJS 1992
JAPAN : THE FAMILY NATION
Residence with the National Ballet of An introduction to Japan’s society, 107040 VH
Canada. [Discussion guide for videos economy and politics. Covers aspects S
792 VR 801 through 792 VR 806.] of technology, population, Examines how the Japanese have
0324 English 28 min consumerism, exports and foreign combined hard and clever innovation
policy. 0267 English 20 min with an uncompromising scrutiny of
business and industry to rise from near
JANE DE LANTERN HILL obscurity to a major industrial power.
106116 VH JAPAN English
111 min 1989 107071 VH
Jane Stewart est la fille de Norma et 25 min SA 1992
Andrew. Andrew, la père, est un Shows how Japan has adapted THE JAPAN THEY DON’T TALK
ècrivain qui vit sur l’ı̂le-du-Prince- Western-style democracy to create a ABOUT
Edouard. NOrma, la mère, malade de form of government that reflects its 107043 VH
polio,est à l’hôpital à Toronto. Puisque history and culture; reveals democracy
les parents de Jane sont sèparès, Jane 50 min SA
in action at local, regional, and national This program contrasts our popular
doit vivre avec sa grand-mère levels and illustrates influential role of
maternelle, Madame Kennedy, une perception of Japanese manufacturing
rural voters. 0689 English 25 min as a high-tech paradise, with problems
femme de caractère fort. Dans la
vidèo, Jane se trouve au centre d’une underlying Japan’s "economic miracle".
ènigme à qu’elle essaie de dèchiffrer. JAPAN : NATIONS OF THE 0983 English 50 min
0589 French 111 min WORLD SERIES
107041 VH
25 min JS 1987 JAPANESE BOY: THE STORY
JANE EYRE The film explains that once Japan OF TARO
105987 VH decided to adopt certain Western 106439 VH
239 min J 1983 methods and ideas, it transformed itself 20 min IJ
A made-for-British-TV mini-series into a highly industralized Nation that This film shows a Japanese boy at
based on the famous Charlotte Bronte has become one of the economic home and school, revealing the
novel about the maturation of a leaders of the world - all in little more
homeless English waif. 0205 attitudes, customs, and problems of a
than 100 years. 0689 English 25 farm family. 0585 English 20 min
English 239 min min
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JAPANESE BRIDGES CKEY valeur d’exemple pour les Nord- JE VIS TA VIE
104920 VH Amèricains? 0714 French 28 min For descriptions see individual titles:
30 min SS 1990 DEFI EN CHAISE ROULANTE
PALETTES SERIES - In 1895, for the JARVIS COLLECTION [002169]
first time, Claude Monet painted the For descriptions see individual titles: ELLE ET LUI [002167]
Japanese bridge that he had built over THE INCAS REMEMBERED PAS DE DEUX [002168]
a little pond strewn with water lilies. [000883]
Until his death, in 1926, he went back
to this same theme dozens of times. JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS JEAN CHRETIEN
This video provides a survey of the life 100208 VH 002096 VH
and work of this French Impressionist 20 min IJS 94 min S 2003
artist and images and insights into his Animated Greek myth. 0983 LIFE AND TIMES SERIES - This
techniques and ideas. An analysis is English 20 min biography of former prime minister,
provided of his colour studies and Jean Chretien, gives a current account
applications as well as his JAZZ DANCE : BEGINNING of his personal and professional life. As
compositional styles. Monet’s influence LEVEL : WITH CHRISTY LANE well, insight is provided into the internal
on other artists, including his 000432 VH workings of the federal government
pioneering the idea of paintings in a 45 min IJS 1990 and Canada’s interactions with other
series, is highlighted. Visual Arts 8-10 Jazz dance...this popular dance form is governments. The video could also be
0585 English 30 min seen on the stage, in movies, on used to aid understanding of the defeat
television as well as in nightclubs, at of recent Quebec separatist referenda.
THE JAPANESE FAMILY (THE sporting events, in gymnastics, dance 0414 English 94 min
LIFESTYLE OF THE BUSINES team and skating routines. It is a
107057 VH means of self expression that is
35 min IS 1989 exciting, challenging, entertaining, and JOB HUNTING: THE BASIC
This video presents a view of artistic. This natural form of dance is FUNDAMENTALS
contemporary Japanese family life freer, more exciting, more rhythmic and 104597 VH
through the stories of three Japanese more contemporary than other dance 28 min SA 1992
families. Among the issues discussed: forms. Jazz dancing teaches the body Three people with different
The changing roles of husbands and to move rhythmically while challenging backgrounds, a recent high school
wives, the effects of the competitive the mind with patterned movement. It graduate, an administrative assistant
society on child-rearing, the breakdown can develop muscle tone, reduce with ten years experience, and an
of the extended family and fatigue, psychologically release tension accounting clerk who’s looking for
dissatisfaction with materialism. 0262 and build self-esteem by giving you advancement use traditional and
English 35 min control over your body. CAN-ED nontraditional methods to find work. At
English 45 min the conclusion of the program, the
personnel director who conducted the
JAPANESE SOCIETY (IN TOKYO JE COMPOSE DES HISTOIRES interviews assesses the strengths of
AND IN THE COUNTRY) 105345 VH the three candidates.. 0269 English
107059 VH 20 min I 1982 28 min
23 min IS 1989 Contenu: Deux personnes et un vieille
This video covers typical, voiture, deux personnes et un bâte en
neighborhood relationships of the cartons, deux personnes et un haut-de- JOB INTERVIEW SKILLS
people living in the older section of forme, deux personnes et le 104599 VH
Tokyo. The story’s main character is vroumerang, deux personnes et un 30 min S 1993
exposed to high land and commodity bac. 0910 French 20 min Features role playing, discussion, and
prices, how people cope living in new expert advice on the initial interview
housing developments in regional JE L’APPELLAIS "LOOTAAS process. Topics covered include:
communities, and the problems of 104720 VH techniques and strategies that
young people leaving their farms for the 49 min IATA 1989 contribute to a successful interview; the
cities... reducing the agricultural work Voir 709 VR 005. 0198 French 49 importance of preparing for an
force. 0262 English 23 min min interview; recognizing the interview as
an opportunity to make a favourable
JAPANESE TECHNOLOGY (A A LICENSE TO REMEMBER: JE impression; practicing a variety of
TRADITION OF ME SOUVIENS interview situations; learning to sell
CRAFTSMANSHIP 013225 VH yourself. . 0104 English 30 min
107058 VH 51 min IJS 2002
24 min IS 1989 Quebec license plates don’t sport
cutesy tourist slogans like "Canada’s JOE DAVID: SPIRIT OF THE
This video explores the development of MASK
Japan’s ground-breaking technological Ocean Playground" or "Land of Living
Skies." Instead they draw attention to 104777 VH
advancements, both in product and in
production technologies. It provides a the past with "Je me souviens" ("I 24 min IS
thorough understanding of how the remember") - a motto that cuts to the This film follows West Coast native
Japanese sense of shame, preference heart of Quebec history and society. To artist Joe David’s creative process of
for groups, education system and find out just what "Je me souviens" carving, then performing the spiritual
detail-oriented nature has influenced means to Quebecers, director Thierry dance for his ceremonial wolf mask.
the world’s leading technology. 0262 Le Brun sets off across the province, Interwoven are personal reflections on
English 24 min license plate in hand. He rides a dog the influences in his life: his childhood
sled, goes ice fishing, visits an emu village, education at a Catholic
farm, joins Carifiesta celebrations and boarding school, nature and time spent
JAPON INC. - UN MODELE even gets pulled over by the cops. In the in the city. Joe David: Spirit of the
POUR L’AMERIQUE DU NORD? process, he meets a cast of characters Mask explores the vitality of the cultural
107042 VH - both famous and unknown- with wildly revival now underway in many native
28 min IS 1989 differing views on the provincial motto. communities across Canada. 0562
Explique en dètails les causes des In French and English with subtitles. English 24 min
prodigieuses rèalisations de ce peuple. 0714 French 51 min
Les moyens mis en oeuvre ont-ils
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JOHANN’S GIFT TO JOURNEY TO NUNAVUT: THE Julius Caesar. Presented are issues
CHRISTMAS KREELAK STORY such as theme and plot interpretation,
101378 VH 000624 VH character motivation and personality,
30 min PI 1991 48 min IJS 1999 pertinent historical references, line
The adventures of Johann, a street- Martin Kreelak was born in an igloo on delivery, staging... in short all that goes
urchin mouse, and the elderly, jaded the coast of Hudson Bay in 1954. In into Shakespearean dramaturgy.
church mouse, Viktor, who teaches him 1985 he joined the first group of 0296 English 23 min
how to play the organ and to pick out a videomakers for the Inuit Broadcasting English/Language Arts
song he composed - the melody of Corporation. This video tells the
Silent Night. 0604 English 30 min remarkable story of a Caribou Inuit JULIUS CAESAR
family who were Canada’s last nomads. (SHAKESPEARE IN
Martin is a member of this family and
JOHN CABOT also a principal character in this video. REHEARSAL) (CC)
106254 VH He and his older brothers and sisters tell IGLA12 VH
16 min 1996 of their early life hunting on the tundra 23 min S 1991
EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES - to the present, when they take the reins This video shows playwright William
Who was the Great Admiral? What of the new territory of Nunavut on April Shakespeare and two actors
was John Cabot like? Cabot witnessed 1, 1999. 0714 English 48 min rehearsing scenes from Julius Caesar
the return of Christopher Columbus and discussing the play. During the
and decided then that he would seek JOYFUL NOISE course of the rehearsal, they examine
the New World. Here in dramatized 105481 VH characters’ motives and consider the
style is the story of John Cabot. His 18 min KPIJS 1991 play’s background and major themes.
fame was widespread but his career as Based on a book by Paul Fleischman 0571 English 23 min
an explorer was tragically short. and illustrated by Eric Beddows. A
Journey with us on this amazing celebration of life which recreates the JUMP-UP : CARIBBEAN
adventure. 0065 English 16 min "booming/boisterous/joyful noise" of CARNIVAL IN CANADA (CC)
insects through poetry, art, and music. 101446 VH
0058 English 18 min 11 min PI
JOHNNY APPLESEED CELEBRATING TOGETHER SERIES -
105658 VH Canada is all snow, thinks Lisa, feeling
52 min IS 1989 JUGGLING homesick for the warm sun and friendly
Shelley Duval’s Tall Tales and Legends. 105202 VH life of her Caribbean homeland. But
Martin Short is a delight as Johnny 1984 her sad thoughts begin to melt away
Appleseed, the American legend who Introduction to juggling. Shows (in slow when Sophie moves in next door and
traveled the frontier wearing a burlap motion) basic skills needed to teach Lisa soon invites her new friend to
sack, sporting a pot for a hat, and juggling. 0148 English share a Caribbean meal. They help
carrying a pouch full of apple seeds. Lisa’s mom make a costume for Jump-
0807 English 52 min JUKE-BAR Up, and hear the haunting story behind
000065 VH the costume. The day of Jump-Up
10 min PIJS 1989 arrives, and the parade is filled with the
LES JOHNSON A musical comedy combining puppet customs and history of the islands.
107442 VH animation with live action, Juke-Bar Lisa and Sophie have a great time and
58 min S 1992 rocks to a big-band beat. 0714 immediately begin planning for next
Vèritable chronique sociale et politique English 10 min year’s Jump-Up. Already Canada is
du Quèbec de 1915 à 1980, ce film beginning to feel more like home!
nous prèsente la "dynastie politique" JULIE OF THE WOLVES 0714 English 11 min
des Johnson. 0714 French 58 105612 VH
min 38 min I 1985 JUNGLES: THE GREEN
While running away from home and an OCEANS
JONATHAN A PERDU UNE unwanted marriage, a 13 year old Inuit 000525 VH
DENT girl becomes lost on the Alaskan 23 min IJ 1989
106058 VH tundra and is befriended by a wolf Jungles are some of the most exciting,
5 min PI 1992 pack. An adaptation of the book of the mysterious and complex areas of our
Jonathan a perdu une dent qu’il same title by Jean Craighead George. earth. The video helps viewers learn
conserve soigneusement à l’ècole. 0058 English 38 min how these successful and self-
Lorsque Gisèle et Martin se rendent contained ecosystems have flourished
dans la classe pour la rècupèrer, la dent JULIE’S STORY through the delicately balanced
a disparu. 0665 French 5 min 103917 VH interaction of animals, plants and
13 min I 1991 climate. Highlighted is the "law of
This is a Kimberly-Clark production survival" in the animal kingdom and the
UN JOUR DE NEIGE about menstruation. 0263 English many forms of wildlife adaptation to the
105600 VH 13 min jungle’s environment. The video also
6 min PI 1991 examines man’s continuing withdrawal
Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre JULIUS CAESAR of natural resources - an ever-present
par Ezra Jack Keats. 1037 French E00139 VH threat to these long-established natural
6 min 160 min 1978 communities. 0350 English 23
SHAKESPEARE SERIES 0076 min
JOURNEY THROUGH THE PAST English 160 min
104834 VH JUST WATCH ME: TRUDEAU
28 min P 1973 JULIUS CAESAR AND THE ’70S GENERATION
Puppet travellers journey through a E00863 VH 013223 VH
forest to the seashore. A man then 23 min I 1989 76 min JS 1999
asks them to depict in clay what they Imagine that the clock has been turned It wasn’t easy growing up under the
have seen on their way. Ways of back some 400 years, that you are elegant and enigmatic Pierre Trudeau.
working with clay are demonstrated. seated front row center in London’s In JUST WATCH ME, we meet eight
0094 English 28 min Globe Theatre, and that William people from across the country who
Shakespeare is directing the rehearsal did: Anglo and Franco, separtist and
of several scenes from his new play federalist, idealist and realist. People
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whose personal and national dreams KENYA - LIVING WITH LIONS development of two major Canadian
are intertwined. They are the Trudeau 002026 VH transportation routes, the Trans-
generation-Canadians who grew up 15 min I 2001 Canada Highway and the Canadian
during the ’70s, like director Catherine In this program we meet Nkoidila Ole Pacific Railway.Sweeping scenic views
Annau, who looks at the lasting effects Kisemei who is a young Maasai living are shown as viewers explore the
of Trudeau’s audacious attempt to just outside the Maasai Mara Game terrain which includes three significant
reconfigure the idea of Canada. 0714 reserve in Kenya. Focuses on the wetland habitats. 0414 English 23
English 76 min boma(enclosed home) where the min
family lives and what the children may
view as the traditional African way of THE KID WHO COULDN’T MISS
JUSTICE DENIED (CC) life - and images of wild animals of the 106890 VH
107214 VH grasslands. 0414 English 15 min 79 min JS
99 min S 1990 Powerful docudrama is a fascinating
A searing indictment of "white man’s THE KEY TO CANADA account of how William Avery (Billy)
justice" that traces the dramatic events YRY009 VH Bishop became one of the leading
leading to Donald Marshall’s arrest, his 29 min fighter-pilots of World War I. Rare
trial and nightmarish prison ordeal. ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA archival footage of WWI dog fights in
0714 English 99 min SERIES - Jacques Cartier’s three the air, scenes from old movies and
voyages to Canada led to the interviews with Bishop’s comrades-in-
establishment of the first French colony arms complete the story. What
KAMIK (CC) in North America. Highlighted in this
104677 VH emerges is a serious enquiry into the
program are French contacts with the making of legends, the nature of
15 min IS 1989 Iroquois, discovery of the St. Lawrence heroism, and the dark side of war.
Ulayok is one of the last of a generation River, the legend of the Kingdom of 0714 English 79 min
of Inuit born and bred on the land, but Saguenay, and France’s fledgling
her skills in making the seal skin boots colony. 0471 English 29 min
called Kamik may soon be lost in the KIDNEY FUNCTIONS
First Nations (Socials) 103912 VH
cultural transformation overtaking her
community. 0714 English 15 min 5 min JS 1990
KEYBOARD INSTRUMENTS Videotape uses microphotography to
105102 VH demonstrate the overall function of the
KANDINSKY: PORTRAIT OF AN 37 min IS 1988 kidney. A coloured dye is injected and
ARTIST This program introduces viewers to the its movement through the tubules of
104906 VH main keyboard instruments, to the the system can be traced. [Teachers
60 min JA 1986 people who composed for them, and to should note that live rat and frog
Kandinsky painted the first totally the music written for them. The dissections are used.] Biology 11 & 12
abstract picture and thereby created a program focuses on the piano; a brief 0104 English 5 min
milestone in modern art. A native of survey of piano manufacture is
Russia, he taught at Munich’s Bauhaus presented and attempts to improve the
instrument. 0348 English 37 min A KIDS
and ended up in Paris as a leader of For descriptions see individual titles:
the Abstract Impressionist movement.
0451 English 60 min KEYEYE : MAKING KIDS SAFE MY FIRST GREEN VIDEO [101059]
104099 VH
51 min I 1996 KIDS ARE WORTH IT SERIES
KANEHSATAKE : 270 YEARS OF The video empowers children by For descriptions see individual titles:
RESISTANCE stressing that they can play a role in WINNING AT PARENTING :
107302 VH getting out of dangerous situations. WITHOUT BEATING YOUR KIDS
119 min S 1994 Children are teaching children by [101193]
This video provides an in-depth sharing their own ideas and opinions.
chronological view of the 1990 Oka The Keyeye program was created by
Robin Webb and Judy Houghton in the A KID’S GUIDE TO PERSONAL
Crisis. A historical account of the 270 HYGIENE
years of Mohawk relations with the 1980s. It was developed in British
Columbia schools and is now taught in 104060 VH
British and French is also provided. 17 min KPIJSCATP
Footage of the actual events, as well as many countries. 0525 English 51
that of other journalists, is combined min Part 1: "If you’re gonna to be a grub
with interviews to show and explain then you gotta learn to scrub". Part 2:
KEYSTONE SPECIES: "Nobody likes a stinky kid". Songs
what occurred over the 2 1/2 month TIDEPOOLS
standoff. The roles and feelings of created and sung by popular children’s
013390 VH entertainer, Bill Harley. 0546
various participating groups are 9 min I 2003
examined within the context of the English 17 min
This award-winning video provides a
crisis. First Nations Studies 12 0104 realistic demonstration of the
English 119 min ecosystem associated with tidepools
KIDS IN THE KNOW
and the seashore. It explains the 001043 KT
importance of individual species to the T 2008
KEN DANBY The Canadian Centre for Child
A00195 VH larger system and demonstrates the
effects and damage of removing a Protection has put together this
12 min 1980 comprehensive resource designed for
single species. Filmed in a locale
This program takes a look at Ken similar to British Columbia’s coast. children and youth from Kindergarten
Danby’s work with a discussion by art 0414 English 9 min to High School. The purpose of the
critics and by Danby describing the program is to reduce child/youth
technical aspects of his craft and the victimization by teaching effective
thinking processes involved in his KICKING HORSE RIVER,
BRITISH COLUMBIA personal safety strategies. Lessons on
choice of topics and image child personal safety and sexual
development. 0463 English 12 002028 VH
23 min IJS 2003 exploitation are divided equally
min throughout the document. KIDSIN
Art Kicking Horse River in B.C. is a glacier-
fed river that attracts geologists and English
historians. The river influenced the
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A KID’S VIEW OF CANADA II Chronicles" by the English historian KNOW THE SCORE:DANGERS
000421 VH Raphael Holinshed. It was probably OF PERFORMANCE
46 min IJS 1998 first performed in 1595 and first ENHANCING DRUGS
Jordan Scroder has places to visit and published in 1597. (2 videos) 0749 001797 VH
people to meet. Travelling from the English 172 min 25 min JS 2002
Okanagan Valley to the Bay of Fundy, The dangers and risks of performance-
the roving 14-year-old renews old KINGDOM OF PLANTS SERIES enhancing drugs are explored, with
friendships in this engaging road diary. For descriptions see individual titles: specific reference to: anabolic steroids,
Jordan catches up with young people WHAT IS A FLOWER? [103166] supplements, creatine, stimulants,
who first appeared in the 1993 hit WHAT IS A LEAF? [103165] diuretics and hormones HGH and
documentary, A Kids’s view of Canada. EPO. The pressure to use these drugs
WHAT IS A PLANT? [103163] and the health risks are explained, as
Whether pronouncing on Don Cherry WHAT IS A SEED? [103167]
or Mike Myers, the referendum or the well as healthful ways to build
fishing crisis, Jordan and his friends self-esteem. 0414 English 25 min
display a fresh humour and surprising KITCHEN SAFETY: IS YOUR
even-handedness in their remarks on KITCHEN OUT TO GET YOU KOMODO DRAGON: THE
the key issues facing the country 0714 014343 DV LARGEST LIZARD
English 46 min 14 min JS 1996 102914 VH
Talk to folks at the ER and they’ll tell 15 min PI 1992
KILLER QUAKE you the kitchen is the most dangerous FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2
102594 VH room in the house. It’s a workplace SERIES - The Komodo dragon is
60 min filled with potential danger-scalding characterized by a large mouth, dry
Metropolitan Los Angeles is sitting on water, sizzling oil, hot pans, electricity skin, and sharp claws, but its most
ground zero, and even as Southern and water, razor sharp knives, whirring outstanding feature is size. Identified
California struggles to repair itself from blades, red hot ovens, natural gas and only in 1912, the dragon has carried on
the tragedy at Northridge, seismic bagels. Bagels? It seems a bagel is its hunting and breeding rituals on
pressure continues to build below the one bread that ights back. 0599 Komodo Island for centuries. 0470
ground. This video examines whether English 14 min English 15 min
we can learn enough about these
geological mysteries in time to KLEE WYCK THE KORAN: THE HOLY BOOK
minimize widespread destruction. 000620 VH OF ISLAM
0585 English 60 min 15:45 min IJS 1947 000691 VH
Filmed in 1946, this is the story of Emily 20 min JS 1995
KILLER WHALES IN THE WILD Carr, who found exciting subject matter 0104 English 20 min
103646 VH in British Columbia’s Pacific coast, its
25 min PIJS 1991 giant trees and its Indian villages, THE KOREAN CONFLICT
The video focuses on the population of totems and carvings. Her canvases are 107038 VH
killer whales that live in the Pacific shown with the scenes where they 15 min IJS 1982
Northwest and on two people who have were painted. This video is part of the Covers the Korean War, fought
dedicated their lives to learning about Candian Artists series. It is no. 5 of that between 1950 and 1953, as an unusual
these mysterious animals in their series. 0714 English 15:45 min and important chapter in the U.S.
natural habitat. 0212 English 25 military history. Tells how unlike
min KNIGHTS AND ARMOR previous wars, which were fought for
000018 VH total victory, the Korean War was a
KILOWATT OURS:ENERGY 97 min IJS 1994 limited war. 0599 English 15 min
CONSERVATION AND Clad in burnished metal upon a steed
RENEWABLES of superior might, William Marshal was KOREAN WAR : THE UNTOLD
013343 DV an invincible force. In battles and STORY
35 min JS 2005 tournaments throughout medieval 000716 VH
Do you know where your electricity Europe, he brought unprecedented 38 min S 1994
comes from? Kilowatt Ours traces glory to himself and his queen. This video is an examination of the
electricity from your light switch at KNIGHTS AND ARMOR recaptures the American involvement in the Korean
home to the source, exposing the chivalry and grandeur of this legendary War. It attempts to draw attention to the
consequences of energy production, time. A&E English 97 min participation of the U.S. and the
global climate change, air pollution, experiences of individual servicemen in
and mountain top coal mining. This what the video suggests may become
DVD introduces viewers to individuals, KNOTS ON A COUNTING ROPE the "forgotten war" of the post-war
businesses and schools that have cut (CC) period. Introduced and narrated by
their energy use (and bills) in half. PR0452 VH Loretta Swit, the video uses maps,
Empowers viewers to become part of 30 min P 1987 personal interviews, and archival film to
the clean energy revolution. 0604 READING RAINBOW SERIES - The explore the American and U.N. roles in
English 35 min feature book reveals a dialogue Korea. Maps and diagrams are used to
between a blind Native American boy illustrate military strategy.
KING LEAR and his grandfather. As the grandfather Recommended for History 12. 0104
105911 VH tells the boy a story, he ties another English 38 min
158 min JA 1984 knot in a counting rope. The boy has
Award-winning production of heard the story many times before; it is KOSOVO: FRAGILE PEACE
Skakespeare’s play starring Sir of his birth and his accomplishment in 013133 VH
Laurence Olivier. 0424 English winning a horse race. Also included is 53 min JS 2002
158 min a documentary about people who have In the hear of Kosovo, an international
overcome obstacles including a mission struggles to bring democracy
KING RICHARD II successful TV news reporter, Bree to a land torn apart by bloodshed.
105924 VH Walker, who overcame the obstacle of Canadian lawyer Carolyn McCool is
172 min S 1982 physical deformity. 0264 English trying to build bridges between Kosovo
William Shakespeare series starring 30 min Albanians and Serbs. Her greatest
David Birney and Paul Shenar. Richard Primary challenge is to ensure Serb
II is a story based partially on "The participation in the region’s first free
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central election. A 1999 NATO that are very harmful for plants. 0983 THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS
bombing campaign halted an attempt English 013175 VH
by Serb forces under Slobodan Primary 80 min IJS 2000
Milosevic to eliminate Albanians from ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES -
Kosovo. But it has not brought peace. The Land of the Pharaohs awakes–and
Carolyn is joined by her 20-year-old LAKES & PONDS / CAVES this magical program is there to
daughter who documents her 013145 VH capture it. You experience the splendor
adaventures in a video diary. This film 47 min IJ 1998 of ancient Egypt by viewing two of the
offers a rare glimpse into democracy- Bodies of water surrounded by land on Seven Wonders of the Ancient World,
building and the life in a post-conflict all sides are called lakes (if they’re the Pyramids and the
society. 0714 English 53 min large) and ponds (if they’re small). (Pharos)Lighthouse at Alexandria; and
Lakes and ponds are formed when exploring the Temple of Luxor, the
KRATER OF HERACLES AND waater collects (it pools!) in a low place Temple of Ramses, and the Great
ANTAEUS in the ground. Water comes from rain, Temple of Abu Simbel. These
104923 VH rivers, waterfalls and underground breathtaking reconstructions give you a
30 min S 1992 aquifers. Freshwater ecologists feel for ancient Egyptian life tha no
The krater is signed by Euphronius, a Andrew Leslie shows how monitoring conventional history can provide.
painter whose refined style can be the health of the frogs and 0357 English 80 min
found on numerous objects. The krater salamanders in a pond indicates the
describes a famous fight in Greek state of our own environment. Caves: LAND OF THE SPIRIT BEAR
mythology. 0585 English 30 min Join Bill as he explores the fascinating, 013379 KT
spooky bizarre world of caves! Caves 12 min IJS 2005
KURELEK come in all shapes and sizes The goal of the Spirit Bear Youth
000619 VH depending on how they were formed. Coalition is to save the spirit bear(white
10:07 min IJS 1966 Most caves are made by water you Kermode) by having youth and all
From the paintings of the self-taught never know what kind of living things concerned citizens from all walks of life
painter, William Kurelek, a vivid picture you’ll run into in a cave, either. Caves give a voice to this bear. The specific
of immigration, homesteading and have their own unique forms of live–it’s goal is to protect a 249,000-hectare
achievement of modest independence a whole different world where the sun wilderness, centered around Princess
by his father who came from the don’t shine. English 47 min Royal Island, Pooley Island and the
Ukraine. There are scenes of village adjacent mainland, including the Green
life in the Ukraine which was left with River, that is the spirit bears’ last intact
such mingled hope and doubt; then the LAND OF HOPE, VOLUME 1 habitat. 0373 English 12 min
early days of struggle on a prairie 000915 VH
homestead, and the growing comfort, 28:28 min IJS 1996 LAND - TERRITORY AND
confidence and family. The Ten-year-old George is an Acadian RESOURCES
commentary of the video tells the story forced to hide from bounty hunters 013100 VH
as Kurelek remembers it and his among the Micmac. Kate Boyle flees 25 min IJ 2000
paintings record it. 0714 English the potato famine in Ireland, only to be TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA SERIES
10:07 min orphaned during the ocean voyage to - Canada, the second largest country
Canada. John Ware, a black cowboy, on the planet, spans six time zones. In
KURT VONNEGUT overcomes prejudice to become a fact, people who live in Newfoundland
S00559 VH successful rancher. Chinese labourer are closer to Africa that they are to
For descriptions see individual titles: Joe Mah faces racism and hardship British Columbia. LAND takes us to the
FORTITUDE [000190] when he tries to settle his family in the ghost town of the Klondike, with archival
new land. Closed captioned. 0714 footage from the days of the gold rush.
LA BOITE - THE BOX English 28:28 min The past is also revealed in aerial
105459 VH photos of hoodoos, those haunting
11 min PIJ formations sculpted by wind and rain,
An animated film without words in LAND OF MANY FACES: made from clay deposits left by rivers
which playful cut-out puppets frolic with GEOGRAPHY OF THE ARCTIC that evaporated millions of years ago in
critters that materialize from a child’s 106668 VH Alberta. 0714 English 25 min
drawing and with their creator, award- 12 min PI 1992
winning animator Co Hoedeman. The different landscapes of the Arctic LE LANGAGE (CC)
0714 English 11 min are described and classified and their FILA04 VH
origins in the last Ice Age are 28 min IJ 1990
THE LADY, OR THE TIGER? investigated. Guide and activity cards This video, combining live and
105692 VH included. 0372 English 12 min animated footage, deals with the use of
16 min IS language as a means of
This 1882 classic has been reset in the communication from prehistoric and
LAND OF THE ICE BEAR modern times. Human, animal and
space age, preserving all the whimsy 013226 VH
and suspense of the original, but non-verbal forms of communication are
adding helicopters, sports cars, 46:10 min IJS 1999 discussed. In addition, a boy with a
penthouses and other delightfully Venture beyond the treeline into the severe hearing impairment is portrayed
captivating and imaginative touches. Arctic realm - into a world alive with using sign language. Visual symbols
0585 English 16 min contrasts and resilient life. Move iwth which transcend language and cultural
caribou across the tundra plains, dive barriers are also shown. 0417
THE LADYBIRD BEETLE (CC) with walrus, and witness muskox bulls French 28 min
PR0413 VH battling for dominance. They, and French Primary Language Arts
P 1986 countless other creatures, warily share
With close-up camera work, viewers this Arctic world with the largest LARGE REPRODUCTIONS
see a ladybug laying her tiny eggs. carnivore on land, the polar bear. This 104855 AP
Then the film follows the babies, or is the land of the Ice Bear, a land of IS 1992
"grubs", leaving the eggs the pupa survival through the seasons of an The 24 large reproductions in this set
stage and final metamorphosis into uncertain world. 0714 English were chosen to accompany the
adulthood. Both grubs and adult 46:10 min textbooks "A World of Art" and "Art:
ladybugs feed on aphids, tiny insects Images and Ideas", written by Dr.
122
Laura H. Chapman. The reporductions LATITUDE A L’ASSAUT DU
expose students to a wide variety of 106273 VH CONTINENT,1670 A 1755
subject matter and styles, represent 10 min IJ 1985 (EPISODE 3)
many cultures and periods, and GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
represent both male and female artists. Using the equator as the starting point, HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
0327 English this program shows how the Tropic of
Cancer, Arctic Circle, Tropic of LA BATAILLE DE
LARGE STATUETTE OF A CAT Capricorn, and Antarctic Circle are L’AMERIQUE,1754-1775
106747 RE measured. 0470 English 10 min (EPISODE 4A)
I See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
Bronze image of sacred cat of the LATITUDE AND LONGITUDE HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
Bastet worship in Bubastis in Lower 000389 VH
Egypt. 0007 English 22 min I 1994 REBELLIONS ET
This innovative video depicts the REFORMES,1815 -1850
development of navigation from ancient (EPISODE 7A)
LAS COMIDAS See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
LATINOAMERICANAS Polynesian to present-day global
satellites. It thoroughly explains HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
000911 VH
31 min JS 1993 latitude and longitude as part of a AU DEBUT DU MONDE,15000
This look at Latin American cooking is global grid system. Navigation aids are ANS AV.J.C.-1800 (EPISODE 1A)
presented in simple Spanish. Students demonstrated in an easy to understand See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
learn about the cuisine of Latin manner. 0104 English 22 min HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
America, the origins of various Latin
American culinary specialities, and LAW OF THE LAND, THE : A LA BATAILLE DE
regional food preferences. EVN CRIMINAL CODE FOR KIDS L’AMERIQUE,1754-1775
Spanish 31 min 100932 VH (EPISODE 4B)
12 min IJ 1991 See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
LASSIE Each elementary school library also HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
013033 VH has a copy of the book, call no. 345
95 min PI 1994 LEI. The video and book give you the UNE QUESTION DE LOYAUTE,
The dog everyone loves now leaps into information you need to understand the 1775 a 1815 (EPISODE 5A)
the ’90s in this all-new feature-film law, why we have laws and what can See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
version of Lassie! Determined to start happen to you if you break the law. HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
a new life in the country, the Turner Excuses like "I didn’t know it was
family leave the city for the wilds of wrong", "I was there but I didn’t do it", UNE QUESTION DE LOYAUTE,
Virginia. The move creates problems and "I didn’t think anything would 1775 A 1815 (EPISODE 5B)
for everyone, especially Matt, who feels happen" do not count when you get See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
lost and alone in his new surroundings. caught doing crime. The law says HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
Forunately, the Turners are helped by a ignorance of the law is no excuse.
homeless collie who becomes part of 0813 English 12 min LA ROUTE DE L’OUEST,1670-
their lives and Matt does a lot of growing 1850 (EPISODE 6A)
up as a result of the dog’s unflinching THE LAWYERS SERIES See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
loyalty. 0104 English 95 min For descriptions see individual titles: HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
STEWARDS OF JUSTICE [100940]
LA ROUTE DE L’OUEST, 1670 A
LAST WILD SALMON, A 1850 (EPISODE 6B)
103466 VH LAXWESA WA – STRENGTH OF
THE RIVER See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
47 min IS 1995 HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
The spectacular odyssey of a Pacific 000949 VH
Salmon, from egg to extinction. A saga 54:14 min JS 1995 REBELLIONS ET REFORMES,
of raw nature which thrills the Filmaker Barb Cranmer, a member of 1815 - 1850 (EPOSIDE 7B)
emotions–and breaks your heart. the Namgis First Nation, explores in this See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
0390 English 47 min video the rich fishing traditions of the HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
Sto:Lo, Heiltsuk and Namgis Peoples of
THE LATE MIDDLE AGES Canada’s West Coast. With over fifteen LE GRAND PROJET, 1850 A
106869 VH years’ experience fishing Johnstone 1867 (EPISODE 8B)
30 min JS 1990 Strait with her father, Cranmer presents See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES rarely heard stories of traditional fishing HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
- Program #12 - The Late Middle Ages practices and documents Native
- two hundred years of war and plague People’s efforts to build a sustainable D’UN OCEAN A L’AUTRE, 1867
debilitate Europe. The National fishery for the future. Closed captioned. A 1873 (EPISODE 9)
Monarchies - a new urban middle class 0714 English 54:14 min See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
emerges while dynastic marriages HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
establish centralized monarchies. LE GRAND PROJET, 1850 A
0574 English 30 min 1867 (EPISODE 8A) AU DEBUT DU MONDE,15000
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE ANS AV.J.C.-1800 (EPISODE 1B)
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
THE LATER TWENTIETH HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
CENTURY LES AVENTURIERS ET LES
105866 VH MYSTIQUES (EPISODE 2A) LA CONQUETE DE L’OUEST
28 min S 1988 See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE (1873 A 1896) EPISODE 10 A
From the series "Survey of English HISTOIRE POPULAIRE See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
Poetry" hosted by John Gielgud and HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
performed by Julian Glover, Anthony LES AVENTURIERS ET LES
Hopkins, and Stacy Keach. Includes MYSTIQUES,1540 A 1670 LA CONQUETE DE L’OUEST
the post-Eliot generation from Dylan (EPISODE 2B) (1873 A 1896) EPISODE 10 B
Thomas to Ted Hughes. 0380 See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE
English 28 min HISTOIRE POPULAIRE HISTOIRE POPULAIRE
123
LA GRANDE note: "Excellent video–the kids loved and wants of the community. 0929
TRANSFORMATION (1896 A it!" Oct/96] 0104 English 10 min English 15 min
1915) EPISODE 11A
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE LEARNING ABOUT EATING LEARNING ABOUT PIONEERS
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE DISORDERS : ANOREXIA For descriptions see individual titles:
NERVOSA BUILDING A FIRST HOME [000137]
LA GRANDE 104214 VH EARLIEST PIONEER LIFE [000138]
TRANSFORMATION (1896 A 15 min SA EARLY PIONEER VILLAGE [000136]
1915) EPISODE 11B See 616 VR 017 0983 English 15
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE min LEARNING ABOUT WATER
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 102658 16
LEARNING ABOUT EATING 12 min PI
L’EPREUVE DU FEU (1915 A DISORDERS : BULIMIA Children explore water in various states
1929) EPISODE 12A 104216 VH such as ice, steam and rain. The water
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE 15 min SA cycle is explained. 0178 English
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE See 616 VR 017 0983 English 15 12 min
min
L’EPREUVE DU FEU (1915 A LEARNING PEACE : A BIG
1929) EPISODE 12B LEARNING ABOUT EATING SCHOOL WITH A BIG HEART
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE DISORDERS : CHANGING
BEHAVIOUR 013220 VH
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 57 min PI 2002
104215 VH
15 min SA Learning Peace: A Big School With a
TEMPS DIFFICILES (1929 A Big Heart chronicles a year at
See 616 VR 017 0983 English 15
1940) EPISODE 13A min Annapolis East Elementary. A school
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE where over 700 kids play, study, meet,
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE LEARNING ABOUT EATING and–like kids everywhere–sometimes
DISORDERS:GETTING HELP fight. But thanks to an anti-violence
TEMPS DIFFICILES (1929 A 104213 VH program introduced in 1996 by
1940) EPISODE 13B 15 min SA principal Heather Harris, bullying and
See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE See 616 VR 017. 0983 English fighting have become a rarity. Peace
HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 15 min education has been fully integrated into
the school curriculum. Meanwhile, a
LE CORBUSIER LEARNING ABOUT EATING peer mediation program helps students
104737 VH DISORDERS:STARVING & settle disputes, good behaviour is
46 min JA 1986 BINGIN rewarded at monthly assemblies, and a
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS SERIES 104212 VH full-time counsellor devotes his days
- An exploration of Le Corbusier’s 15 min SA (lunch hours and breaks included) to
revolutionary ideas on architecture and 5 videos in a series about eating helping kids address anger.Over the
urban renewal and an indepth tour of disorders. Explores the problems, their course of a year, it becomes clear that
his most important buildings. 0535 causes and treatments. 0983 peace is hard work- but well worth the
English 46 min English 15 min effort. 0714 English 57 min
LE VILLAGE PIONIER DE LEARNING ABOUT FLOWERS LEARNING TO PAINT WITH

BLACK CREEK AND THEIR SEEDS (2ND CAROLYN BERRY
107534 VH EDITION) For descriptions see individual titles:
Version française de 971 VR 507. 000419 VH FIELD FLOWERS [000185]
0492 English 14 min PI 1983 PORTRAIT DRAWING [000091]
This video shows how each part of a PORTRAIT PAINTING [000092]
LEARNING ABOUT BEARS typical flower contributes to the
000540 VH production and dispersal of seeds. The LEARNING TO READ MAPS
11 min PI 1980 study emphasizes the role of seeds as (2ND EDITION)
This video identifies four species - an important factor in the food supply 000493 VH
black bears, brown bears, grizzly bears and traces the progress of grain and 12 min PI 1993
and polar bears - shows what bears fruit shipments from the produce market A fanciful story done in mime and
eat, where they live and how they to local grocers. Dramatic time lapse featuring a lost clown helps the young
behave. The camera reveals how a sequences depict a variety of flowering viewer understand how maps are
mother bear cares for her cubs and plants as they complete the cycle from useful; how maps are pictorial
trains them to care for themselves. flower to seed to plant, and back again representations of real places; how
0350 English 11 min to flower. 0585 English 14 min physical features are represented as
symbols on a map; how to find
LEARNING ABOUT COURTESY NATURAL RESOURCES directions (without a compass); and
(CC) 000713 VH how to calculate the distance to a
100186 VH 15 min P 1999 destination. 0350 English 12 min
10 min K 1990 Who ever said that nothing in this life is
BEGINNING RESPONSIBILITY free? The earth constantly provides LEARNING TO SEE - THE
SERIES - This animated video uses food and goods for people, which are HUMAN SENSES SERIES
mice to teach social skills. In an known as natural resources. Water, 103843 VH
amusing way, the video shows how and minerals, topsoil, sand, lumber, solar 15 min IJ 1982
why it is important for all people to be energy and wind all have uses that are This film explores our sense of sight. It
courteous. One example of modelling important to humans and their survival. shows that what you see depends
demonstrates how to explain your Learning about Natural Resources partly on where your attention is
feelings to someone who does not teaches students about the many types focused, partly on what you want to
understand. This would be especially of resources that naturally occur on see, and partly on your interests and
useful in a class where students with Earth and discusses how they are past experiences. 0689 English
handicaps are integrated. [Video was obtained. Students also learn that 15 min
returned to LMCC with the following natural resources provide for the needs
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LEARNING TO USE YOUR LEGEND LES LEGENDES DE NOEL DES
SENSES (2ND EDITION) 000849 VH PAYS ETRANGERS
000428 VH 15:11 min IJ 1970 101418 VH
9 min P 1989 A story based on a West Coast native 30 min PI 1988
This program uses the varied legend. The feats that the youth must Continu: L’Irlande: La Casquette de
experiences of a birthday party to perform to win his fair maiden are O’Reilly, La Syrie: Le petit Chameau, le
teach primary-school children about distinctly Native ones, and masks are Mexique: L’Humble Prèsent, L’Italie: La
their five senses. Viewers learn to think used in the telling of the story. Award Lègende de Dame la Befana et
about cake, cookies, ice-cream, and a winner. 0714 English 15:11 min L’Allemagne: Le Plus Beau Noöl de
game of hide-and-seek in terms of their Casse-noix. 0910 French 30 min
sights, smells, tastes, sounds, and
tactile sensations. The familiar setting THE LEGEND OF THE FLYING LEGENDS AND LIFE OF THE
and exciting format of the program CANOE (CC) INUIT
effectively teach young viewers how 101636 VH 000643 VH
important their senses are and how 11 min 1996 57:46 min PIJ 1978
they use them every day. 0585 The time: New Year’s Eve, late 1800s. In the vast windswept whiteness of the
English 9 min The place: Gatineau Valley, Quebec. A North, voices sing, chant and tell
group of loggers, working in an isolated stories.In Legends and Life of the Inuit,
winter camp, yearn to celebrate New timeless tales are evoked through
LEGACY OF AN OIL SPILL Year’s Eve with their loved ones. But animation, prints, and carvings in bone,
200261 DV the river is frozen, the sky is dark, and ivory or soapstone. Traditional life is
28 min IJS 2000 swirling snow makes travelling depicted in archival photographs and
Investigates short term and long term treacherous. If the men want to see footage from ethnographic
effects and recovery of a shoreline their families, their only choice is to documentaries. The jarring intrusion of
ecosystem after 11 million gallons of make a pact with the Devil to ride in a scenes of modern life in the North hints
crude oil were spilled by super tanker, flying canoe. While pacts with the devil at the danger of this ancient culture
Exxon Valdez, in 1989. Scientists are the stuff of legends from another being lost as the Inuit embrace southern
conduct on site research on several time, the cautionary tale of The Flying values. 0714 English 57:46 min
species of fish, birds, and marine Canoe has a resonance for modern
mammals to gauge recovery. The life. Original music and bold animation LEGENDS OF THE WORLD
complexity and delicate interaction of preserve the spirit of this well-known SERIES
an ecosystem and what happens when Quebec legend derived from La For descriptions see individual titles:
these are unbalanced are underscored. Chasse-galerie, first published in 1891 THE GHOST HUNTERS (CC)
0414 English 28 min by Honorè Beaugrand. 0714 [101569]
English 11 min
LEGENDS: THE STORY OF
THE LEGACY OF SIWASH ROCK
IMPRESSIONISM - THE POST - THE LEGEND OF THE RAVEN 000771 VH
IMPRESSI 101543 VH 24 min JSA 1999
104918 VH 15 min PI 1957 The Story of Siwash Rock is a
24 min S 1990 Using authentic Inuit carvings, the contemporary dramatization that
legend of the raven is acted out. The unfolds in Vancouver’s inner city. We
Vol. 2. Presents examples of French
post-impressionistic painting by such legend explains how the raven lost his meet Andrew, a young Native man
artists as Braque, Leger, Matisse, ability to speak because of his struggling to overcome the
Rousseau and others. 0617 English selfishness. 0473 English 15 min disillusionment of his people.
24 min Unemployed and faced with the
unplanned and difficult pregnancy of
THE LEGENDARY JUDGE his girlfriend Kelsey, Andrew must
LEGACY OF THE INCAS, THE 000468 VH prove himself worthy of fatherhood by
107598 VH 30 min JS 1958 following the traditional path of his
43 min IJ 1993 The story of one of Canada’s most ancestors. Chief Simon Baker narrates
colorful frontiersmen, Judge Matthew in Squamish language as this gripping
This program covers the legacy of the Baillie Begbie, who, a hundred years
Incas, taking viewers from a laboratory and life-affirming drama unfolds. 0714
ago, brought law and order to the gold- English 24 min
where an Inca mummy is X-rayed, mining camps of British Columbia. A
through a number of the impressive striking figure in flowing cloak and
Inca sites in and around Cuzco, LENSES AND MAGNIFICATION
broad-brimmed hat, Begbie’s fame 102405 VH
explaining Inca religious beliefs, and grew into a legend that survives to this
demonstrating the Inca system of 20 min IJS 1989
day. 0714 English 30 min
terracing and agriculture. 0380 How lenses of microscopes,
English 43 min telescopes, etc. focus and magnify.
LEGENDE DE CATALINE, LA Using a laser demonstration, the film
002106 VH reviews basis of light and lenses.
THE LEGACY OF THE 52 min S 2003 Introduction to electron microscope is
SHOGUNS included. 0983 English 20 min
La legende de Cataline raconte la vie
107068 VH d’un des personnages legendaires les
60 min I plus romantiques et colores de LEONARD DE VINCI: VOLER
Detailing the 17th century traditions of l’epoque de la ruee vers l’or en COMME UN OISEAU
hard work, discipline and rigid Colombie-BritanniqueLe documentaire 001818 VH
hierarchy that kept Japan a small, fait usage d’images d’archives, de 52 min IJS 2001
isolated feudal country for centuries, recreations dramatiques et d’entrevues SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS -
this fascinating program explores the avec des specialistes de l’epoque pour Pendant la Renaissance, Leonard de
change in focus that inspired a brutal recreer l’histoire de cet homme et une Vinci developpe une amitie profonde
military power bent on world journee typique de sa vie de pour le jeune Roberto, le fils d’un
domination. 0574 English 60 min "paqueteur". 0414 French 52 min marchand d’oiseaux de Milan. 0252
French 52 min
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LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT PRE-ALGEBRA (PATTERNS AND LIANG AND THE MAGIC
FAIT LE QUEBEC FORMULAS): MIDDLE SCHOOL PAINTBRUSH (CC)
For descriptions see individual titles: [001834] PR0453 VH
LE DECLENCHEMENT DE LA PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS: 30 min P 1983
CRISE D’OCTOBRE [000965] INTERMEDIATE [001832] READING RAINBOW SERIES - The
L’ENVOL DES TROIS COLOMBES: RECIPROCAL TEACHING (A feature book is about a boy who finds a
LE 10 SEPTEMBRE 1965 [000967] VARIATION): HIGH SCHOOL magic paintbrush that brings everything
LA LOI DE LA CONSCRIPTION [001837] he paints to life. Host LeVar Burton
[000964] takes viewers on a visit to New York
LA PREMIERE DE L’OSSTIDCHO City’s Chinatown. Lion dancing,
[000968] LESSON MASTERY Chinese calligraphy, and Chinese
LA REVOLUTION TRANQUILLE 000942 VH restaurants are featured. A segment on
[000966] 33 min T 1998 computer art is also presented. 0264
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO English 30 min
L’ETOILE MYSTERIEUSE - SERIES - Part 6 of a set of 8 video Primary
L’OREILLE CASSEE tapes of the Effective Teacher Video
002125 DV Series. The series is designed for both
100 min IJ 2004 new teacher induction programs as LIAR! LIAR! PANTS ON FIRE!
L’astronome Hyppolyte Calys-a-t-il well as in-service programs for veteran 101384 VH
raison d’annoncer a Tintin que la fin du teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and 7 min KPIJSCATKP 1990
monde est imminente? L’Oreille the correlated book The First Days of At the Christmas/Chanukah season, a
Cassee - Une statuette Arumbaya est School can be borrowed from the newboy named Alex arrives in the first
volee...puis restituee a son musee. Professional Library at the LMCC. This grade. The students soon realize that
Mais un detail revele a Tintin que ce particular video deals with the following: he is a liar, and they taunt him with the
n’est pas l’original qui a ete rendu mais How to get your students to do their phrase, "Liar, liar, pants on fire! 0907
une simple replique... 0714 French assignments; how to get your students English 7 min
100 min to pass their tests; how to increase
student learning and achievement.
LES FETES CANADIENNES HARRYK. English 33 min LIBERTY LEADING THE
SERIE PEOPLE
For descriptions see individual titles: 104925 VH
ACTION DE GRACES CHEZ THE CRITICS’ CHOICE : 30 min S 1992
GRAND-MERE [101355] ANTI-SMOKING REEL Eugène Delacroix (1798-1863), worked
HALLOWEEN ET LE VIEUX 013105 VH for several years in the Greek
HAROLD [101354] 10 min IJS 1998 resistance: he used these themes in his
LE NOEL DE HOODOO MCFIGGIN This video is a follow-up to the Parisian "Liberty". The canvas did not
[101353] bc.tobaccofacts: grade 7 lesson. The come to the Louvre until 1874, well after
video provides an extension activity for the death of the painter. Alain Jaubert
LES POMMES anti-smoking ads. BC EDUC flushes out the details, interprets the
000270 VH English 10 min symbols, and analyses the composition
30 min PI 1997 - LIBERTY LEADING THE PEOPLE.
Viens decouvrir notre fruit prefere, la 0585 French 30 min
pomme! De l’elagage d’hiver a la LET’S TALK ABOUT TOUCHING
recolte d’automne,visite un verger 101079 KT LE LIEVRE ET LA TORTUE
chaque saison. Ecoute l’histoire de KP 1987 101563 VH
Johnny Pepin-de-Pomme et de John A comprehensive 3-step program,
McIntosh,deux grands pionniers 10 min KI 1988
designed to involve teachers, parents Ce dessin animè redonne un air de
pomiculteurs. Observe des cellules de and community resource people. It
pomme au microscope electronique. jeunesse à la cèlèbre fable. 0665
includes guidelines for adapting the French 10 min
Savoure les plaisirs de l’Halloween en lessons for children with special needs
jouant a des jeux d’adresse et en who are in integrated preschools or day
preparant des pommes glacees. 0328 care centres. Includes: 1 Program LIFE AND TIMES
English 30 min Manual, 8 teaching pictures of positive For descriptions see individual titles:
touch, 10 felt-board figures and 4 cards NELLIE MCCLUNG : THE
THE LESSON COLLECTION: of felt-board words, 45 sorting cards of SCULPTING OF ANGELS
MATH STRATEGIES positive touch, 2 puppets, 16 [000842]
Here’s an easy way to help teachers in interchangeable puppet faces, 2 STEPHEN LEACOCK : SUNSHINE
all grades add to their repetoire of best teaching dolls, a girl doll and a boy doll, AND SADNESS [000927]
practices in the teaaching of math. An 1 CD ’Let’s Talk About Touching Song
ideal resource for teachers to use in Collectiion’. 0630 English
their ongoing professional LIFE AND TIMES
development. For descriptions see individual titles:
For descriptions see individual titles: LEVERS (2ND EDITION) JEAN CHRETIEN [002096]
ALGEBRA I (COMPARING DATA): 000568 VH
MIDDLE SCHOOL [001835] 12 min IJ 1992 LIFE CYCLE OF THE FOREST
ALGEBRA II (SERIES AND Our prehistoric hero demonstrates the ANT (CC)
SEQUENCES): HIGH SCHOOL workings of the lever in this whimsical 103385 VH
[001836] video. Explains that a lever can be any
AREA AND PERIMETER: 19 min IJ 1986
bar that tips back and forth on a point Using excellent photography, this video
INTERMEDIATE [001833] (fulcrum), and that a lever exchanges
GEOMETRY (SURFACE AREA AND follows a colony of forest ants through
distance for force, or force for distance a calendar year. It is well-organized
VOLUME): HIGH SCHOOL and speed. Applications in many
[001838] and covers the social organization of
devices and body parts are depicted in an ant colony, life cycles and the ant’s
INTRODUCING FRACTIONS : an amusing series of clever
PRIMARY [001830] place in the ecosystem. 0352
illustrations. 0574 English 12 min English 19 min
MEASURING AREA: PRIMARY
[001831]
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THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE Simply presented, but with authority. LIFE STORY OF THE
HONEYBEE (CC) 0414 English 50 min EARTHWORM
103403 VH 000497 VH
24 min P 1980 LIFE IN THE FREEZER SERIES 10 min IJ 1989
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The For descriptions see individual titles: Here’s a great opportunity to see how
feature story book about the honeybee THE BIG FREEZE (CC) [106672] the night crawler moves, feeds,
leads to discussion and demonstrations THE DOOR CLOSES (CC) [106673] reproduces and reacts to various
of a honeybee’s anatomy, habitat, diet, stimuli. This video demonstrates the
beekeeping, and making honey. A rap LIFE IN THE MIDDLE AGES relationship of the earthworm to the
song with repetitive lines reinforces the 002010 VH leech, the sandworm and other
concepts, and children review three 23 min IJ 2002 annelids and points out the
additional books on the subject. earthworm’s importance to improving
Science K-7 0104 English 24 min What was it like to be a valiant knight,
the soil. 0350 English 10 min
an affluent noble or a penniless serf in
medieval Europe? In Life in the Middle
LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT Ages, students will explore the lives of LIFE STORY OF THE
106752 VH people from the Middle Ages and the PARAMECIUM (REVISION)
28 min PIJS complex and interesting relationships 000425 VH
This video is a general introduction to that developed among them. 0414 9 min JS 1989
the history and culture of Ancient English 23 min There are thousands of species of
Egypt. The emphasis is on the day-to- single-celled creatures. This video
day life of the people. Shows such discusses several of these species,
activities as the making of flax into THE LIFE OF ANNE FRANK explaining the variety of ways they eat
linen, wine-making, the production of 106918 VH and move. The video then focuses on
mud bricks and papyrus, as well as the 30 min IJ 1991 one of these microscopic organisms -
use of ancient farm implements. 0267 Tells the story of Anne Frank through the paramecium. It shows how
English 28 min quotations from her famous diary, paramecia eat and presents
pictures of her hiding place, photos experiments showing that they move
LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT from the Frank family album, and away from light. The video also explains
106756 VH historical documentary footage. 0380 how paramecia excrete, breathe, and
35 min IJ 1993 English 30 min reproduce. 0585 English 9 min
What was life like for ordinary people in
Ancient Egypt? What factors LIFE ON THE EDGE:GUIDE TO LIFE UNDER STALIN
contributed to the long life of the Ancient COASTAL HABITATS 000833 VH
Egyptian civilization? These and other 013367 DV 20 min S 1999
important questions about the social, 35 min IJS 2004 Using archival footage and sound
political, cultural and religious life in this Coastal ecosystems and their recordings, this video explores Russian
fabled land will be answered in this residents: sandy beaches, the eelgrass life under Stalin: Stalin’s leadership
program. 0348 English 35 min jungle, treasures of the estuary, rich struggle with Trostky and rise to power;
rocky shores,kelp,forests in the collectivisation of agriculture and
LIFE IN ANCIENT ROME sea,tides, coastal geology, intertidal industrialisation; the 5 year plans;
HI0413 VH zonation. Combines videos, stills, totalitarianism; the Great Terror;
14 min IS 1964 animation, narration, music. 0373 Stalin’s personality cult; foreign policy in
Recreates typical scenes and activities English 35 min the 1930’s. 0267 English 20 min
in the city of Rome during the reign of
Emperor Trajan. It examines the LIFE ON THE FOREST FLOOR: LIFE’S IMPRINT :
characteristics and achievements of A FIRST FILM LITHOGRAPHS BY JACK
the Roman Empire at the height of its 103134 VH SHADBOLT
power; points out some of the 12 min PJ 104934 VH
weaknesses in Roman society; Students are provided with knowledge 23 min JS 1994
considers the way in which Roman of the different plants and animals This documentary shows the making of
ideas and culture influenced the finding homes on the forest floor. a lithographic print by Jack Shadbolt
development of western civilization. 0119 English 12 min and the master printer Torrie Groening
0983 English 14 min at the Prior Editions studio in
History . Vancouver in December 1993. The
For descriptions see individual titles: video shows the technical process of
LIFE IN MEDIEVAL EUROPE ANGOTEE : STORY OF AN ESKIMO translating the original painting into a
002011 VH BOY [000840] large size full colour print. The role of
25 min IJ 2003 the print shop owner/operator as well
This medieval epic is set in a village, LIFE - PEOPLE, FAUNA AND as the artist are profiled throughout.
circa 1350. The drama unfold through FLORA 0104 English 23 min
a series of characters who tell their 013203 VH
stories of life in the middle ages. These 27 min IJ 2001 LIGHT
include the baker, the herbalist, the TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA SERIES 102406 VH
Reeve, the landless labourer, the - This video highlights some fascinating 11 min PI
medicus, and the Lord of the Manor. facets of Canadian life by examining This film utilizes an imaginative
The actors are all experts in medieval the origins of its people, flora and character and story to introduce
history and a living medieval village is fauna. The country’s cultural diversity children to basic properties and
used as the set. 0414 English 25 stems from waves of immigration that characteristics of light. 0983
min began thousands of years ago. Despite English 11 min
its bountiful resources, Canada’s
LIFE IN MEDIEVAL TIMES ruggedness and size have presented LIGHT
002009 VH challenges to those who have made it 104852 AP
50 min IJ 2001 their home - challenges that have also IS 1991
"Life in Medieval Times" provides inspired such ingenious inventions as The more we study painting, for
young people with the perfect the snowmobile! 0714 English 27 example, the more aware we become
introduction to everyday life in the min of the ways in which light affects an
medieval period of British history. artist’s approach to his or her art. It
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dawns on us why Turner’s misty dazzling lightning show set to music children learn creative self-expression
seascapes, with the sun struggling that rivals the most extraordinary through art. 0714 English 19 min
through English clouds and vapors, fireworks display. The program also
contrast so abruptly with Picasso’s visits with some of lightning’s tragic LISTENING TO OTHERS
sun-filled works. 0327 English victims who thought they were out of 104611 VH
harm’s way. 0739 English 60 min 20 min SA 1988
LIGHT HUB OF THE WHEEL SERIES -
204684 VH L’IMMIGRATION AU CANADA Addresses the importance of listening
25 min PI 1999 013071 VH and investigates some useful
This video is a holistic exploration of 23 min JS 1999 techniques for developing listening
light and its many properties. Travelling Cette video presente une vue historique skills. 0380 English 20 min
along with a cast of four children, the et contemporaine du systeme canadien
viewer visits a variety of settings which d’immigration et met en presence des LISZT’S RHAPSODY
include: a house of mirrors, a points de vue divergents concernant 000233 VH
lighthouse and the moon. The story les effets de l’immigration sur le 49 min PIJSA 1996
also relates the Hannakah tradition of Canada. On y explique le systeme de Franz Liszt is restless. He knows that
the Celebration of Lights and presents pointage utilise dans le processus de something is missing in his glamorous
a historical perspective on light. 0106 decision et les differentes categories life as the world’s greatest concert
English 25 min d’immigrants que l’on retrouve. De plus pianist. He meets Josy, a naturally
emission fait la critique de cinq mythes gifted young Gypsy street musician,
THE LIGHT GOURMET series assez generalement repandus and subsequently wagers that he can
For descriptions see individual titles: concernant l’immigration. 0104 turn Josy into a world-class musician.
CUTTING BACK ON FAT / DRINK English 23 min Set in 1846,LISZT’S RHAPSODY
TO YOUR HEALTH [000172] celebrates the miracle of talent and
FIBRE UP FOR HEALTH / LINE triumph of dreams fulfilled. 0574
COMPLETING THE PROTEIN 104854 AP English 49 min
PUZZLE [000171] IS 1990
THE FRUIT BASKET / THE TRUTH From a child’s first bold squiggle to a LITERARY VISIONS series
ABOUT CHOLESTEROL [000175] Holbein portrait to a Calder wire For descriptions see individual titles:
GRAINS OF THE EARTH / sculpture, what’s the predominant AN ECHO TO THE SENSE :
MARVELOUS MILK [000173] factor? Line. Line is almost always the PROSODY AND FORM IN
THE GREAT BALANCING ACT / medium of expression the artist uses to POETRY [000191]
HEALTH FROM THE SEA [000174] put down first ideas and organize the A PERSONAL VIEW : THE ART OF
SIZZLING, SIMMERING, composition. 24 pieces. 0327 THE ESSAY [000142]
SUCCULENT / GARDEN GREENS English PLAYING THE PART :
[000168] CHARACTERS AND ACTORS IN
DRAMA [000199]
LINES HORIZONTAL
LIGHT OF THE GODS 104986 VH
REFLECTED WORLDS : THE
104718 VH ELEMENTS OF SHORT FICTION
6 min IA 1961 [000141]
28 min JA Horizontal lines ruled directly on film
Focuses on the evolution of Greek art SEEING ANEW : RHETORICAL
move with precision and grace in FIGURES IN POETRY [000200]
from the late 10th to the early 5th response to music played by Pete
century B.C.–from stylized stick figures TELLING THEIR TALES :
Seeger on wind and string instruments. CHARACTER IN SHORT FICTION
to the exquisitely carved and painted 0714 English 6 min
images of man of the early classical era. [000198]
Produced by the National Gallery of Art TOOLS OF THE TRADE : WORDS
in Washington and filmed on location in LINES VERTICAL AND IMAGES IN POETRY
Greece. 0449 English 28 min 104987 VH [000195]
6 min IA 1962 THE VISION QUEST : MYTH AND
LIGHTING ’DEAD POETS An experiment in pure design by film SYMBOLISM IN DRAMA [000196]
SOCIETY’ WITH JOHN SEALE artists Norman McLaren and Evelyn WAYS OF SEEING : RESPONDING
013060 VH Lambart. Lines move against a TO LITERATURE [000193]
28 min JS 2001 background of changing colours in
John Seale ("Rainman, Gorillas in the response to music composed by LITTLE NINO’S PIZZERIA
Mist, Witness") conducts an intensive Maurice Blackburn on electronic piano. PLL040 VH
and inspirational lighting workshop in 0714 English 6 min 30 min 1989
the studios of the Australian Film, The topic is pizza! Concepts include
Radio and Television School. The THE LION, THE WITCH AND cooperation and shared responsibility
dormitory set from "Dead Poet’s THE WARDROBE in a small family-run business as well as
Society" was painstakingly 105983 VH coming to appreciate what is important
reconstructed for this workshop, and 82 min PI about work. The real life experience
Seale guides the students and our From C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia section of the video introduces a
camera through the lighting setups he series. A powerful fantasy using live family-run fireworks business and
used for summer, for winter, fro night action, animation and special effects to explains the job responsibilities of the
and for day. Seale generously divulges create the world of Narnia. (In two family members in the business. 0264
many tricks and techniques he uses to parts.) 0078 English 82 min English 30 min
achieve extrememly difficult effects wile Primary Learning for Living
maximizing the number of takes each LISMER
day. 0983 English 28 min 104931 VH THE LITTLE PRINCE
19 min JS 1995 105666 VH
LIGHTNING Arthur Lismer’s contributions to 30 min 1987
000343 VH Canadian art and art education were An enchanting tale of a boy’s
60 min IJS 1995 considerable. The founding member of imagination, and his love for the only
NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE the Group of Seven devoted much of living thing on his planet - a single
SERIES - Takes you on a high voltage his time to art education. At the flower. Claymation. 0419 English
trip into the most electrically charged Montreal Children’s Art Centre, which 30 min
weather in the world - culminating in a he ran from 1941 to 1967, we see how
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THE LITTLE RED HEN (2ND to a variety of cells,cellular activities LOCATION LIGHTING WITH
EDITION) and the most important subcellular GEOFF BURTON
101610 VH organelles. 0267 English 36 min 013061 VH
10 min KP 1992 29 min JS 2001
This popular tale is enhanced by an THE LIVING DESERT SERIES Location lighting using the equipment
animated art style that is both For descriptions see individual titles: one truck can carry is the most
contemporary and imaginative. A common task a young cinematographer
ANIMALS AT HOME IN THE
spunky Little Red Hen gives the other DESERT [103127] will face. Geoff Burton (The Year My
farm animals an opportunity to share in Voice Broke, Flirting, Wide Sargasso
WHAT IS A DESERT? [103126] Sea) condenses his many years of
the work of growing wheat and baking
bread. Backgrounds convey the location lighting experience in this
countryside effectively, suggesting the THE LIVING EARTH useful workshop. Geoff’s approach
experience of sunshine and rain that 102883 VH emphasizes maximum use of natural
help the wheat to grow. 0299 25 min JS 1991 lighting resources and imitating these
English 10 min Explores our planet from its fiery birth sources with the light he adds. Geoff
to the present and from Caribbean coral shows how to work with the limitations
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD (CC) reefs to Antarctica’s ice cap. Explores of location space and design rahter than
101601 VH the interdependence of air, water, land, against them, and demonstrates how
60 min PIJSA 1987 and life and examines the profound fast stocks and fast work can be critical
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - Big impact of humans on the global to success. 0983 English 29 min
eyes...big ears... and, gulp!...a big, system. 0689 English 25 min
hungry mouth. That’s what lovely Mary LA LOI DE LA CONSCRIPTION
Steenburgen encounters when she LIVING IN NEW FRANCE 000964 VH
goes to visit Grandma’s house deep in 107428 VH 47 min S 2000
the woods. Closed Captioned for the 18 min IJ 1985 LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT FAIT LE
Hearing Impaired. 0807 English Studies the vibrant society whose very QUEBEC SERIES - Raconte les
60 min culture survived the collapse of New circonstances qui ont amene la loi de la
France and the years of English rule. conscription en 1917, en la replacant
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD OF 0066 English 18 min dans son contexte international et
REASON national: lourdes pertes sur les champs
101615 VH de bataille, faiblesse du volontariat,
14 min P 1993 LIVING IN SPACE surtout chez les gens issus de plusieurs
In this magnificently illustrated retelling 104367 VH generations au pays, et par consequent
of the Grimms’ classic, Trina Schart 30 min IS 1992 chez les Quebecois. Illustre aussi les
Hyman puts a subtle spin on the tale by What is it like to live in a space station? consequences de cette loi, la division
recreating Little Red Riding Hood just CNN’s Science team takes an in-depth du Canada selon un clivage
as she always imagined her, "a little look at how astronauts adapt to a linguistique, le climat de tension qui
spacey, not too bright, and needing space invironment. Includes reports by suit l’adoption de la loi et qui culmine
glasses terribly. 0240 English 14 actual NASA astronauts and dans les emeutes de Quebec a Paques
min engineers. 0274 English 30 min 1918. 0252 French 47 min
LITTLE TOOT LIVING ON THE PLANETS CENTRAL ASIA: KIRGHIZSTAN
101830 VH 000929 VH AND UZBEKISTAN
7 min PI 1991 20 min IJ 2000 013166 VH
A story about a mischievous tugboat This video deals with the question: how 45 min JS 1997
whose antics get it banished beyond would we live on Mars and the Moon? Right in the heart of Central Asia are the
the twelve-mile limit until its heroic It tackles the challenges humans would former Soviet Republics of Uzbekistan
efforts during a storm bring it back to face in the environment of such and Kirghizstan, an area of vast
the harbour. 0339 English 7 min celestial bodies and provides some inaccessible wilderness, surrounded by
ways of overcoming those challenges. harsh deserts and high mountains. It
LITTLECHILD It looks at the Biosphere 2 experiment was once the site of the ancient caravan
104928 VH as a model of an interplanetary base. routes and its towns were oases on the
25 min IS 1994 0267 English 20 min Great Silk road of the east. Produced
MY SERIES - A biography of Cree artist by Channel Four television and Lonely
George Littlechild who grew up in a non- Planet. 0357 English 45 min
LIVING SAFELY WITH
First Nations’ foster home. He traces ELECTRICITY
his heritage after finding that both his 013010 VH
LONGITUDE
parents had died on skid row. He learns 106274 VH
what his parents and relations were like 21 min PI 2001 10 min IJ 1985
through talking to relatives and friends. This is a co-production of Corporate GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - The
The knowledge that he gained became Safety and Response Productions. lines of longitude are related to local
the subject of his art work. Illustrates Give your students the information they times, using the prime meridian and
the artistic process and the artist’s need to live safely with electricity. Visit the sun. 0470 English 10 min
search for identity. First Nations the BC Hydro web site and check out
Studies 12 0104 English 25 min the safety programs and resources that
can be downloaded www.bchydro.com/ LOOKING INTO LITERATURE
education. 0102 English 21 min CIRCLES
LIVING CELLS : STRUCTURE 001300 VH
AND DIVERSITY 15 min T 2001
000284 VH LIVING WITH STRESS This video answers questions about
36 min JS 1997 104015 VH literature circles that are most often
This video presents selected video 16 min S 1981 asked by teachers– What do the
sequences from the laser disc Living Through interviews with highly stressed groups look like? How do they
Cells for easy display to cell biology people, this video shows us some of operate? What kind of questions do
classes. The vivid,high magnification the ways we can cope with stress on a students raise when running their own
images, many recorded in time- long-term basis. 0350 English 16 discussions? What is the teacher’s
lapse,represent an invaluable resource min roles in all of this? Based on Harvey
for teachers. They introduce students Daniel’s popular book, this video
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presents the "feel, atmosphere, climate the resulting darkness -Lord of the Sky. THE LOTTERY, and, A
and energy of literature circles at work." 0714 English 13 min DISCUSSION OF "THE
Along the way, Harvey Daniels points LOTTERY"
out some key organizing structures, E00626 VH
including response logs, role sheets, LOS CANADIENSES
28 min JS 1974
and post-it notes. Shot in documentary 000078 VH
58 min JS 1975 Please preview. This program is a
style in busy inner-city classrooms, this dramatization of the powerful short
videotape captures kids’ spontaneous Between 1936 and 1939, over forty story by Shirley Jackson. The
and authentic conversations about thousand volunteers from around the
world fought to save Spain’s dramatization is followed by discussion
books and the ideas they find in them. and commentary. 0983 English
0815 English 15 min constitutionally elected government. 28 min
Los Canadienses is about the 1,200
Canadians in the Mackenzie-Papineau English/Language Arts
THE LOON’S NECKLACE
(RESTORED VERSION) Battilion who joined that struggle. More
000516 VH than half of them never returned.
Emotional, the film never lapses into LOUIS HEBERT,APOTHICAIRE
11 min IJS 1994 002100 VH
A charming Indian legend of how the sentimentality. Respectful, it is
committed to the memory of those who 52 min J 2002
loon, a water bird, received his
distinguishing neckband. Authentic tryly believed in the cause of the ORIGINES SERIES - This program
ceremonial masks, carved by Indians Republic. (Eight awards, including dramatizes the life of Louis Hebert.
of British Columbia, reflect the Indian’s Mannheim; New York; London; Yorkton; Historical evidence and re-enactments
sensitivity to the moods of nature. Melbourne.) 0714 English 58 min illuminate the reality of life in New
0350 English 11 min France under the restrictions of the
Canadian Company. Louis Hebert’s
LOST CIVILIZATIONS relationship with Samuel de Champlain
THE LORAX 107517 VH and his monopoly of the fur trade are
105639 VH 29 min J 1987
30 min PI 1989 also examined. 0414 French 52
ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA min
The Lorax is a loveable creature who SERIES - A look at the political
speaks for the trees, trying to stop the organization of the Iroquois people of
profit-greedy Once-ler from destroying eastern North America, tracing the LOUIS RIEL
the forest. A tale of progress gone roots of this very sophisticated society 107427 VH
amok. Dr. Seuss Series 0807 all the way back through the Aztecs
English 30 min 43 min IS 1986
and Mayas to the invention of As leader of the two rebellions that
agriculture in Mexico some 10,000 shook the Canadian west, Riel’s role is
LORD DURHAM years ago. 0953 English 29 min
000870 VH well documented. Events examined
28:11 min JS 1961 include the Red River and
When Lord Durham opened the way for LOST IN THE BARRENS Saskatchewan uprisings, the role of the
self-government in Canada, he closed 105555 VH C.P.R., and the role of the Catholic
the door on his own political success; 92 min J 1991 Church. 0066 English 43 min
but in the end, the policies he declared Based on the book by Farley Mowat.
for Canada became the pattern for self- This video is the story of two
rule in the rest of the Commonwealth. adolescents, one a private school LOUIS RIEL PART 1: RED
0714 English 28:11 min student from the city and the other a RIVER REBELLION
First Nations boy, who develop a deep 001709 VH
LORD ELGIN : VOICE OF THE friendship during their struggles to 28 min JS 2002
PEOPLE survive in the wilderness of northern This video realtes the story of Louis
000869 VH Manitoba. The story shows how the Riel and his efforts to protect the rights
28:58 min JS 1961 triumph of cooperation and of the Red River Settlement, which led
This man’s faith in the right of people to understanding over prejudice, fear and to the establishment of a new
rule themselves was stronger than the ignorance leads to an appreciation of Canadian province, Manitoba, in 1870.
threat of the mob or his own fear of First Nations spirituality and culture. The story begins with his birth in 1844
failure. Successor to Durham, Lord 0645 English 92 min and ends with his flight to the U.S. in
Elgin saw established the principles on 1870 in order to avoid arrest. 0267
which Canadian government stands English 28 min
LOST KINGDOMS OF THE MAYA
today. 0714 English 28:58 min (CC)
107568 VH LOUIS RIEL PART 2: THE
LORD OF THE FLIES 60 min I 1993
105955 VH NORTHWEST REBELLION
100 min JS Long before Columbus, the Maya 001710 VH
William Golding’s novel is a modern established one of the most highly 31 min JS 2002
tale of the terror of the beast within. developed civilizations of their time in
the jungles of Mexico and Central This final episode in the two-part series
Documents a group of British on the life of Louis Riel begins with his
schoolboys who descend into brutal America. Yet this advanced society of
priests, astronomers, artisans, and exile in the U.S. His story is told using
tribalism when they are cut off from archival photographs. An invitation to
society. 0983 English 100 min farmers suddenly and mysteriously
collapsed more than a thousand years return to the Canadian Northwest in
ago. Accompany archaeologists to the summer of 1884 brought him to the
LORD OF THE SKY (CC) Copan, Dos Pilas, and other South Saskatchewan valley, where
101074 VH spectacular Classic Maya ruins as they Metis settlers were locked in a struggle
13 min I 1992 unearth artifacts and huge temples of for their rights with the federal
In this animated, environmental incredible beauty. Recently deciphered government. Follows the progression
parable, we find a people living in hieroglyphics and other new of the Northwest Rebellion and the
harmony with nature, until discoveries offer astounding clues to Battle of Batoche. It concludes with
carelessness leads to the ravens’ the lives of these ancient people. Riel’s arrest, trial and hanging. 0267
revenge. We follow a boy’s courageous 0689 English 60 min English 31 min
journey to the spirit world to find the
only one who can save his village from
130
LOUIS THE FISH (CC) classes. Career and Personal Planning LA LUNE
PR0454 VH 8 - 12. 0714 English 19:32 min 102220 VH
30 min P 1983 11 min PI 1988
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The THE LOW-FAT FILM Prèsente la Lune, la voisine la plus
story of a butcher who hates meat but 104037 VH proche de la Terre dans l’espace, en
loves fish. In the course of things, he tant que satellite naturel de la Terre.
eventually turns into a salmon. LeVar 22 min JSA 1989
Four people, from high school through Explore la surface de la Lune en plus
Burton takes the viewers on a visit to an grands dètails, en se servant de
aquarium where dolphins are described adult in age, explore the ways excess
fat and cholesterol in their diets create techniques et d’instruments très
in detail. 0264 English 30 min avancès. 0772 French 11 min
serious health problems - and find out
Primary what they can do about it. 0244
English 22 min LA LUNE
LOUISBOURG 102244 VH
107527 VH LUDOVIC: DES VACANCES 28 min I 1990
20 min JS 1986 CHEZ GRAND-PAPA A l’aide d’un telescope, les auditeurs
The Fortress of Louisbourg, historic 001749 VH auront la chance d’observer les
landmark on the Atlantic shore of Cape caracteristiques physiques de la lune.
Breton Island, was originally built by 12 min P 2003
Quatre saisons dans la vie de Ludovic - D’autres sujets sont discutes, dont: les
King Louis XV to protect French phases de la lune, les eclipses
possessions in the New World during C’est l’ete et Ludovic et invite a passer
quelques jours chez son grand-pere. lunaires, l’influence de la lune sur les
the French colonial era. This video marees, le voyage spatiale d’Apollo 11
gives a detailed account of what was Le petit ourson est heureux de retrouver
grand-papa, mais il se rappelle avec et les conditions de la lune. 0104
involved in the reconstruction and French 28 min
refurbishing. 0714 English 20 min tristesse que grand-maman n’est plus
la. Realisateur: Co Hoedeman. Sujets:
Conte, arts du language, deuill. 0714 THE LUNGS AND
LOVE TAPS (CC) French 12 min
101041 VH RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
21 min S 1996 103755 16
A powerful drama about teens, LUDOVIC - UN CROCODILE 17 min J
relationships and dating violence. High DANS MON JARDIN We can live for weeks without food,
school students Mark and Terese are 002085 VH days without water, but only moments
involved in a dangerous relationship. 9:57 min P 2002 without air. Why is air so vital? What
Mark is becoming more possessive C’est le printemps. Installe au jardin, really happens when we breath?
and abusive and Terese thinks it’s Ludovic regne sur toute une menagerie 0350 English 17 min
probably her fault. Her best friend d’animaux en papier. C’est le jeu de la
urges her to break off the relationship, jungle.Realisateur est Co Hoedeman.
but Terese is convinced she can handle 0414 French 9:57 min LYPA
it until Mark physically attacks her in 107215 VH
front of a group of friends. Kelly and LUDOVIC - UN VENT DE MAGIE 30 min JS 1990
Benson are also involved in an abusive 002086 VH Lypa Pitsiulak is an Inuit hunter and an
relationship. Even though Kelly cares 12:13 min P 2002 accomplished graphic artist and
deeply for her boyfriend, she is C’est l’automne dans toute sa sculptor. The film is an unusual journey
constantly making sarcastic remarks splendeur et le petit Ludovic s’amuse into Arctic life, Shamanism and the
about his intelligence. Whenever au parc.Une histoire pleine de fraicheur experience of dreams. 0714
Benson reacts to her verbal abuse, portant sur la magie de la complicite English 30 min
Kelly always apologizes with the entre un enfant et sa nouvelle amie.
excuse that she’s "just joking". 0414 French 12:13 min
PREVIEW RECOMMENDED. 0714 MACBETH
English 21 min 105901 VH
LUDOVIC - UNE POUPEE DANS 148 min S
LA NEIGE BBC Television version of this
A LOVE THAT KILLS 002084 VH Shakespeare play is set in the date at
000700 VH 14:15 min P 2002 which it happened, about 25 years
19:32 min JS 1999 Il neige. Un vent d’hiver souffle sur une before the Norman Invasion of England,
A Love That Kills is a powerful chaumiere habitee par une famille in 1040. Tape 1: Acts 1, 2,3. Tape 2:
documentary that tells the tragic story d’ours en peluche. Un petit ourson, Acts 4, 5. 0077 English 148 min
of Monica, a nineteen-year-old woman Ludovic, reve d’aller glisser dehors avec
who was murdered by her former des amis. Co Hoedeman nous invite a
boyfriend. Monica’s mother speaks decouvrir tout le mystere et la magie du MACBETH :THE WORLD OF
passionately throughout the video, monde. 0414 French 14:15 min WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
bravely telling viewers about her SERIES
daughter’s life and tragic death. She 105907 VH
describes the helplessness she felt LUNAR,L’EPAULARD EGARE
002163 VH 36 min IS 1985
watching the emotional and economic The story of a power-hungry prince and
abuse. She later discovered that 19:46 min IJ 2004
Cette video fournit un compte rendu de his ruthless wife who scheme to seize
physical battering was also part of the the Scottish throne. 0689 English
violence that Monica endured. In a la situation actuelle difficile des orques
meridionales au large des cotes de la 36 min
parallel conversation, young people list
the symptoms of partner abuse from C.-B. Ce film traite divers aspects
male and female points of view. This concernant ces creatures magnifiques, MACHINE A EXPLORER LE
video helps to identify the warning tels que leur langue et leurs structures TEMPS, LA
signs of partner abuse, especially in familiales. Des eleves pourraient etre 106036 VH
young people, and the damage it au courant de cette histoire locale, dont 28 min JS 1993
causes emotionally and physically. It certains aspects ont ete recemment
presentes dans les journaux televises. Livroclips" Sèries. H.G. Wells. Thème:
will help generate discussion and action Le temps. 0665 French 28 min
and is appropriate for use in Health, French 19:46 min
Guidance, Family Law or Social Studies
131
MACHINES THE MAGIC OF MAGNETISM THE MAGICAL EYE
104298 VH 000717 VH 105151 VH
20 min IJ 1991 15 min P 1999 47 min JS 1990
Designing a machine for a specific task With the help of a magician, The CBC salutes the National Film
involves defining a need, devising a experiments and vivid graphics, Board of Canada - world-renowned
feasible solution, building it and testing students learn all about magnets and treasure-house of innovation and
it, then modifying it if necessary. Pupils how they work. Learn where magnets excellence in film-making. 0714
explore the use of machines in our come from, how to make a magnet, the English 47 min
world. 0585 English 20 min lines of force, and much more with an
exciting "magic show" that MAGICAL MOTHER NATURE :
MADE IN CANADA demonstrates the many uses of THE FOUR SEASONS
002189 VH magnets. Science K-7 (IRP). 0929
19 min JS 2004 15 min P 1991
Hidden cameras expose modern-day Aims to focus children’s attention on
garment industry sweatshops in THE MAGIC OF MAGNETS the myriad of changes and events that
Vancouver and Toronto. Illiterate 102467 VH characterize the four seasons. 0714
immigrant workers are powerless to 12 min I 1991 English 15 min
resist employers who violate ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
employment standards for minimum SERIES - Explores magnetism and
wages, overtime and benefit shows the special relationship between LA MAGIE DES EAUX
provisions, and working conditions, magnetism and electricity. 0599 107263 VH
despite union - and even retailer - English 12 min 30 min J 1987
efforts to police the industry in the face (Series: LA BAIE DES ESPRITS)In
of government neglect.This CBC’s The this episode, Cheemo has been given
THE MAGIC OF STUDY SKILLS a week to come up with a $1500 boat
National nightly news program provides 013101 VH
an excellent springboard for classroom payment or the bank will repossess the
80 min IJ 1994 vessel. Teawash, the wisewoman,
discussion on child labour and worker An entertaining video with proven
exploitation. 0194 English 19 min advises him that if he wants to catch
techniques to dramatically increase enough fish to make the money, he
grades for students in grades 5 - 10. must not forget to appease the lake
MADELINE Ten tools for total success. Plan your spirits by offering back some of the
105632 VH day to earn your "A". Listening in one catch. 0571 French 30 min
7 min P 1989 ear and it sticks, notes are NOT for
Based on the book written and nerds, memories are made of this, MAGNETIC FIELDS
illustrated by Ludwig Bemelmans. memory tips for total recall, plan your
PH0616 VH
Madeline was inspired by Ludwig’s day for work and play, goal setting, and
memory of his stay in a hospital in getting organized at home. This video 17 min S 1989
Saint Sauver, France, after a biking is distributed by the Brain Gym group in THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE AND
accident. 0058 English 7 min Winnipeg and teachers who have BEYOND: EDITED VERSION SERIES
viewed it think very highly of it. Good - The video examines the properties of
for parents who want to help their magnets and magnetic forces.
MADELINE’S CHRISTMAS Magnetic lines of flux are described.
101407 VH children. 0544 English 80 min
The interaction between a magnetic
24 min PI 1990 field and magnetic lines of flux, as well
A snowstorm strikes and it looks as THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: as between a magnetic field and a
though Madeline will spend Christmas BUTTERFLIES moving charge, are also examined.
cooking, cleaning and caring for eleven 000811 VH The contributions of Gilbert, Oersted,
sneezing friends. Delightfully animated 30 min PI 1999 and Ampere are woven into the
and filled with original songs. 0418 It’s time for the big soccer game and program. Emphasis is given to the
English 24 min the kids need a new mascot, fast! But discovery of the Earth’s magnetism,
when Phoebe suggests they call their the aurora, and the Van Allen belts.
MADISON SERIES team "The Butterflies," the others say 0571 English 17 min
For descriptions see individual titles: no way. So it’s off to the swamp in Physics Space Science and Earth
search of the mysterious creature, Ms. Science
HEALING CIRCLE [107297] Frizzle calls the Bog Beast! But when
the port-a-shrinker zaps the kids to
MADONNA, CHILD AND SAINT bug-size, they discover the bog’s most MAGNETS CC
ANNE truly exciting beast, as they learn PSC014 VH
104924 VH there’s no surprise...like butterflies! 13 min P 1990
30 min S 1992 0870 English 30 min Using the investigative approach to
A great experimenter, Leonardo da science discovery, Investigator
Vinci worked on this painting for years Alligator, with the aid of his friend Mr.
THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS E., explores the concepts of magnetic
without truly finishing it. Sigmund INSIDE THE EARTH
Freud analyzed the relationship strength, polarity and magnetic fields
102526 VH as he tries to solve the "Case of the
between Leonardo and his mother. 30 min PI 1990
0585 English 30 min Bounding Rings. 0296 English 13
READING RAINBOW SERIES - min
Exploring the inside wonders of the Primary Science
THE MAGIC METAL : URANIUM earth is truly an exciting adventure. Go
104644 VH along on a hilarious science adventure
S that follows a quirky teacher and her MAGNETS! MAGNETS!
This film focuses on the properties of students on a field trip they will never 102465 VH
uranium and also shows the workings forget. LeVar goes on his own 12 min P
of a nuclear reactor : how it uses adventure when he visits California Magnets can be fun! And also very
uranium to create heat energy, and Caverns and learns about stalagmites, useful. This film gives youngsters a
how it converts this energy into stalactites and "spelunking" (cave basic introduction to magnets. 0983
electricity. English exploring). 0269 English 30 min English 12 min
132
MAGNETS: THE DRAGON’S Russia to study ballet at the Vaganova MAMMALS
SECRET Ballet Academy, culminating in a 103633 VH
000426 VH professional performance. Included are 12 min I 1986
15 min PI 1985 clips of personal interviews with him This film introduces mammals, perhaps
Uses animation and live-action and his main instructors. or IRP005 the most familiar animals on earth.
techniques to introduce the theory of 0104 English 49 min Mammals in the film range in size from
magnetism and magnets for young the tiny mouse to the enormous whale.
children. 0585 English 15 min MAKING SENSE OF OUR 0689 English 12 min
SENSES (CC)
MAGNIFICENT WHALES, THE 103916 VH MAMMALS AND THEIR YOUNG
103676 VH 12 min JS 1993 103635 VH
40 min PS 1988 SPACE EDUCATION SERIES - 15 min 1988
The Smithsonian Institution and Marine Examines the human sensory systems Here is a look at a great variety of
Mammal Fund present the whales and used for body balance and mammals and the diverse environments
dolphins of North American waters coordination. Experiments are shown they inhabit. 0689 English 15 min
together with some of their marine in 1g (Earth) and a 0g (weightless)
mammal relatives. 0898 English environment. This video features a MAN ALIVE
40 min high degree of Canadian content. For descriptions see individual titles:
0104 English 12 min AFTER LIFE [000316]
MAGRITTE, MONSIEUR RENE
104900 VH MAKING TREATIES IN B.C. THE MAN AND THE GIANT : AN
50 min JS 1989 201701 VH ESKIMO LEGEND
Magritte said that it was the subject, 44 min JS 1997 000646 VH
rather than artistic technique, that Making Treaties in BC explores the 7:33 min IJ 1975
created a beautiful painting. This feelings and views of First Nations and A hunter is pursued, bound up and
presentation takes us to the places that non-native peoples involved and most carried to a cave in this legend of a
fired his imagination and became his affected by modern treaties and treaty river and how fog came to the land.
favourite subjects. 0983 English making in British Columbia. "Our goal The story is enacted by Inuit using
50 min is to bring people together through an katadjak or throatsinging. The
understanding of each other’s views," audience is locked in an alien world of
LA MAISON HANTEE (CC) says Richard Hersley, the film’s co- sights and sounds where human
106100 VH writer and producer. 0011 English activity seems propulsed by primeval
26 min 1992 44 min forces. 0714 English 7:33 min
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
èpisode, Clèmentine croit qu’il y a des MALE AND FEMALE: A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
fantômes dans la maison de sa grand- RESPECTING EACH OTHER 105926 VH
mère Antoinette. En visite chez cette 100619 VH 120 min S 1991
dernière, Julie et Tom se lancent dans 20 min S 1993 Using "A Man for All Seasons",
une chasse aux fantômes et Provides conflict resolution skills for students in English, Drama, History,
dècouvrent le mystère de la maison teen couples. Realistic vignettes and Humanities classes explore
hantèe. [Not the same as 402 VR 105.] present and resolve relationship Renaissance England and the ethical
Français Langue Première K à 7 0104 difficulties including unwanted attention, and religious conflicts between Sir
French 26 min sexual harassment, pressure to be Thomas More, visionary, humanist, and
sexually active, rumours, etc. Assertive court advisor, and the forceful tyrant
MAKE GERMANY PAY and respectful ways to handle issues by King Henry VIII. 0274 English 120
HI0309 VH males and females are demonstrated.
20 min SI 1980 min
Career & Personal Planning 8-12 0104
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY English 20 min MAN ON THE MOON
SERIES - November 11, 1918. While 104374 VH
the allies celebrate Armistice day, the MAMA, DO YOU LOVE ME? 60 min IS 1989
defeated Germans return home. The 105680 VH During this hour you and Walter
program describes events at the Paris 13 min I 1991 Cronkite will relive Neil Armstrong’s
Peace Conference leading to the The delightful tale of a young Inuit girl inspiring "one small step for man,"
signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The who tests her mother’s love by asking a along with the tense and dramatic
different views of Woodrow Wilson, series of "What if? questions -"What if I events that surrounded it. Every major
Clemenceau and Lloyd George on how ran away?" "What if I stayed away and highlight of nine epic-making days is
Germany should be treated are sang with the wolves and slept in a included, from life-off to spashdown.
mentioned briefly. Their fear of cave?" With each question the girl’s 0206 English 60 min
Bolshevism’s gaining ground in mother provides the reassurance that a
Germany is reinforced by the parent’s love is undonditional and that, MAN WHO THOUGHT WITH HIS
Communists’ insurrection in Berlin in no matter what the child does, her HAT, THE (CC)
January, 1919 even though these are mother will always love her. 0207 PLA006 VH
defeated by the new German English 13 min 14 min P 1986
government under Ebert. 0076 This animation deals with the president
English 20 min MAMA DON’T ALLOW (CC) of an imaginary island who is only able
History PR0466 VH to think when wearing his hat. The hat
30 min P 1984 subsequently becomes lost and throws
THE MAKING OF A DANCER READING RAINBOW SERIES - The the government into chaos. The
(CC) viewer joins host LeVar Burton in a country becomes unregimented and
105207 VH swamp which is the home of many people begin to discover other values
49 min S 1994 alligators. The feature book is the story and interests in their lives. A young girl,
A 20 - year - old male Canadian factory of a boy who receives a saxophone for possessing the innocent wisdom of
worker, through inspiration and a birthday gift. When Mama won’t allow childhood, finds the hat, returns it, and
determination, becomes a gifted ballet him and his Swamp Band to practice in causes the president to re-evalutate his
performer. The video follows Stephan the house they practice in the swamp. position. Closed Captioned for the
Leonard’s development from leaving 0264 English 30 min Hearing Impaired. 0264 English
home, job, and family to moving to Primary 14 min
133
Primary Language Arts MAP GRIDS MARIJUANA AND HUMAN
106272 VH PHYSIOLOGY
MANAGING OUR RESOURCES 10 min J 1985 104022 VH
000797 VH GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - This 22 min JS 1988
27 min JS 1995 simple scientific method of determining Helps dispel the belief that marijuana is
This video covers a range of issues location - by means of a map grid - is harmless using hard facts especially
from tree farms to ecosystem described, and its advantages and the drug’s psychoactive ongredient
management. It touches on the vital disadvantages outlined. 0470 THC and its effect on body. Shows
chemical resources for medicine English 10 min actual medical X-rays of brain and lung
extracted from trees and private forest biopsies. 0269 English 22 min
lands and the risks of monoculture tree
farms. 0585 English 27 min MAP SKILLS
000006 VH MARIJUANA EXPOSED
MANDELA AND THE CHILDREN 15 min PI 1991 001899 VH
000682 VH THE GEOGRAPHY TUTOR SERIES - 17:38 min IJ 2000
56 min PIJS 1998 Answers questions ask about map Marijuana Exposed begins with Chris
The life and struggle of Nelson skills like "What is scale? Why use who describes how he started smoking
Mandela is one of the heroic stories of colours? How do you plot latitude and pot at age 12. He is followed by Kelly
the 20th century. This video is a record longitude?" Part of a series, The who describes how her marijuana use
of the extraordinary celebration by 45 Geography Tutor. 0601 English at age 16 caused her to run away from
thousand Canadian schoolchildren of 15 min home.As the video’s narrator’s explain,
that life. In his last mass world Social Studies "Some people see marijuana as a safe,
television event before retirement, harmless drug. That’s because pot’s
Nelson Mandela transformed Canada’s dangerous side effects can creep up
SkyDome into a rollicking classroom MAP SKILLS FOR BEGINNERS slowly, before people even realize what
experience, one that will live in the SERIES is happening." Several helpful refusal
memories of all who were lucky enough For descriptions see individual titles: techniques are identified and students
to be there. This video contains DIRECTIONS (2ND ED.) [106284] are encouraged to think of their own
exclusive behind the scenes video of GLOBES (2ND ED.) [106285] personal reasons for saying no to
President Mandela; captures marijuana. 0599 English 17:38
performances by Susan Aglukark, min
Messenjah, Dubmatique, Lorraine MAP SYMBOLS
Klassen and Dolly Rathebe; and 106271 VH
records the complete speech of MARK TWAIN:HOW I CAME
President Mandela to the leaders of the 10 min IJ 1985 INTO THE LITERARY
21st century. NBS English 56 min GEOGRAPHY SKILLS SERIES - This PROFESSIO
animated program teaches an IGLA13 VH
understanding of map legends, and the 25 min S 1988
MANGER POUR VIVRE: techniques of identifying and locating
S’ALIMENTER This short video, with Richard Henzel
information through different sizes and acting as Mark Twain, successfully uses
103873 VH shapes of symbols. 0470 English
26 min IS 1989 monologue to describe Twain’s life up to
10 min the beginning of his literary career. The
Pourquoi avons-nous besoin de
nourriture et comment elle se rend monologue relies heavily on excerpts
jusqùa à l’estomac. 0506 French from Twain’s works and identifies the
MAPPING CANADA: FROM real people who inspired the characters
26 min ASTROLABE TO LASER in his books. 0571 English 25 min
9O1065 VH
MANUFACTURED LANDSCAPES 18 min J 1986
= PAYSAGES FABRIQUEES An actor playing the role of Samuel de MARKETPLACE SERIES
013371 DV
Champlain provides the thread that ties For descriptions see individual titles:
90 min IJS 2007 this program together. We follow
Documentary by award winning TEEN DRIVER [104376]
Champlain as he learns all about
director Jennifer Baichwal follows modern maps, cartographic
Edward Burtynsky to China, as he techniques, and the many uses of MAROONED,CREATING A
captures the effects of the country’s maps. Much of the program is CULTURE
massive industrial revolution. The film composed of still shots, due to the
leads us to meditate on human 000324 KT
nature of the subject. This program is I 1995
endeavour and its impact on the planet. also available in French (PEMC No.
0714 English 90 min A simulation kit designed to fulfill the
L00331) 0368 English 18 min British Columbia Grade 6 Social
MANY TRIALS OF ONE JANE Social Studies Studies IRP by allowing students to
DOE explore and "experience" the
002099 VH development of a culture. Contents of
MARIE CURIE: RIEN N’EST PAS this interdisciplinary kit are: 16
92 min S 2003 AUSSI SIMPLE QU’IL N’Y
This case study follows a rape victim as textbooks: Marooned,Creating a
PARAIT Culture, 1 binder: Marooned Teacher’s
she battles through her emotional 001819 VH
distress, and her efforts to change Resource Package, 8 Surviving/
attitudes and practices of the Toronto 52 min IJS 2001 Wayfaring boards(dice and pawns
Police Dep. and the judicial SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS - included), 8 Ayesha’s Sketchbook of
system.Note: Contains content that is Pendant la Premiere Guerre mondiale, Island Resources posters, 8 Marooned
very explicit but appropriate within the les deux jeunes soeurs Boudreau maps, 8 Rain Forest Environment
context of this sensitive topic. 0414 suuivent la scientifique, Marie Curie sur posters. The kit contains enough
English 92 min le champ de bataille ou elles materials to accomodate a class of 32
decouvrent que la gagnante d’un Prix students. It is designed to be played in
Nobel se sert de la science pour sauver teams of 3 or 4 students.(BOOK FOR
MANY VOICES SERIES des vies. 0252 French 52 min 6-8 WEEKS) English
FOOD FOR THOUGHT [100548]
134
MARS (CC) MARSH: NATURE’S NURSERY MASS
102245 VH (CC) 102322 VH
11 min IS ISC013 VH 13 min K 1994
This video uses computer enhanced 15 min I 1988 MEASURING MATTER SERIES - In
images, graphics and photography to David Suzuki and naturalist Barbara the "Case of the Missing Ring"
show the make-up of the surface and McKean guide a group of children Investigator Alligator learns that mass
atmosphere of the planet. Closed through a Canadian marsh in spring. has weight, but weight may change
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. By observing, questioning and depending on the location of the
From the GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA participating, the children discover the matter. He also learns that mass is
Series. 0104 English 11 min continuing life cycles of plants, animals, measurable against standardized
insects and in particular, frogs. Closed masses on a balancing scale and that
MARSALIS ON MUSIC: Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. very different items can have the same
LISTENING FOR CLUES 0571 English 15 min mass. Al’s understanding of mass
Intermediate Science finally leads him to discover the missing
000236 VH ring in the birthday cake candle. Case
53 min IJSA 1995 closed! 0574 English 13 min
What does it take to enjoy a long piece MARTIN FROBISHER’S GOLD
of music? Wynton says,"Learn MINE
structure and form, and music unfolds MASTERS OF ANIMATION VOL.
000638 VH 1
like a story." He then show us how to 25:36 min IJS 1993
identify different forms, moving 104803 VH
effortlessly from Prokoviev to In 1576, Martin Frobisher set out to find 85 min IA 1986
Gershwin, Ellington and Ives. Once we a northern sea route to the Orient. He This 4 vol. series by John Halas
recognize form, we can start swinging landed on Baffin Island, encountered provides an opportunity to experience
to it...whatever its style. 0574 the Cnadian Inuit, and collected what the exciting diversity of the world’s
English 53 min he thought was gold ore. The following leading animation artists as well as
two summers, he led expeditions which state of the art animation technology.
mined over 1200 tonnes of worthless Vol. 1 covers U.S. and Canadian
MARSALIS ON MUSIC:SOUSA rock, and attempted,without success, animation. 0449 English 85 min
TO SATCHMO WITH SEIJI to establish the first English settlement
OZAWA in North America. 0714 English MASTERS OF ANIMATION VOL.
000237 VH 25:36 min 2
54 min IJSA 1996 104804 VH
Did jazz just happen, or is it part of an 87 min IA 1986
older tradition? Wynton shows how
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
013383 VH The animation of Great Britain, Italy
Sousa’s European-style orchestra was and France. 0449 English 87 min
transformed into an American band. 23 min PI 2003
Once ragtime and raggin’ changed its Not that long ago, Africa Americans
were denied basic rights and MASTERS OF ANIMATION VOL.
beat, collective improvisation turned it 3
into New Orleans jazz. Rousing opportunities in the United States, but
one’s man work and dedication helped 104805 VH
performances of Sousa,Joplin and 113 min IA 1986
Armstrong demonstrate this evolution. change the future of our country - for
ALL Americans. Take an in-depth look The animation of the USSR,
0574 English 54 min Yugoslavia, Poland and Hungary.
as the life of this Civil Rights leader and
learn about his commitment to non- 0449 English 113 min
MARSALIS ON violence in the pursuit of social change.
MUSIC:TACKLING THE 0868 English 23 min MASTERS OF ANIMATION VOL.
MONSTER WITH YO-YO MA 4
000239 VH 104806 VH
53 min IJSA 1995 MARVELS OF THE MIND 84 min IA 1986
Does anyone like to practice? Wynton 103848 VH The animation of Japan and a look at
calls it "the large monster." Even the 23 min JS 1980 computer animation technology. 0449
great cellist Yo-Yo Ma confesses he Exciting film sequences bring to life the English 84 min
hates it. Fortunately, Wynton has a cortex and other brain structures, and
strategy for slaying this monster. With reveal blood flow and electrical and MATH ... WHO NEEDS IT?
the help of Yo-Yo,he shows young chemical activity in the brain. 0689 102078 VH
musicians how to practice new or English 23 min 58 min JS 1991
difficult pieces. Together they play a Starring Jaime Escalante, the
thrilling jazz improvisation and then renowned math teacher who inspired
finish with a swinging duet of Ellington’s MARY OF MILE 18 "Stand and Deliver", this is a fun and
"Mood Indigo." 0574 English 53 106613 VH exciting adventure giving viewers a
min 12 min IJ 1981 new perspective on how math is used
The story of a young girl living with her in real life. 0983 English 58 min
MARSALIS ON MUSIC:WHY family in a remote area of B.C.
TOES TAP Animated drawings were prepared by MATHEMATICAL EYE SERIES
000238 VH Ann Blades. 0714 English 12 min For descriptions see individual titles:
52 min IJSA 1996 PAPER ENGINEERING [102142]
Using 2 versions of THE THE MARZIPAN PIG
NUTCRACKER (Tchaikovsky’s original MATHEMATICS WITH
and Duke Ellington’s jazz 105678 VH
30 min PI 1990 MANIPULATIVES : BASE TEN
arrangement), Wynton demonstrates BLOCKS
how composers use rhythm to express The tale of the Marzipan Pig, whose
sweetness would enchant a lonely 102112 VH
a wide variety of emotions. With words 20 min KPI 1988
as simple as "no motion,no rhythm; no mouse, a lovesick owl, a curious bee
and a weary hibiscus flower, inspires a Demonstrates how to use base ten
rhythm, no music," Wynton teaches us blocks to teach math in K-6 classrooms.
to swing with the music. 0574 dance of love under the light of the
moon. 0381 English 30 min Shows actual lessons being taught to
English 52 min children. 0321 English 20 min
135
MATHEMATICS WITH LA MATRICE DE LA VIE management; and cooperation
MANIPULATIVES : CUISENAIRE 002074 VH between First Nations and state
RODS 53:38 min JS 2002 governments. First Nations Studies 12
102113 VH David Suzuki travels to India, South 0104 English 50 min
20 min KPI 1988 Africa, Brazil and within Canada to
Demonstrates how to use Cuisenaire study water,its properties and its
rods to teach math in K-6 classrooms. importance for human beings. 0414 A MATTER OF TASTE: THE
0321 English 20 min French 53:38 min HUMAN SENSES SERIES
103845 VH
MATT MATTOX - JAZZ ART 14 min PI 1982
MATHEMATICS WITH TECHNIQUE This film shows how taste information
MANIPULATIVES : GEOBOARDS 105197 VH is sent from cells in taste buds on the
102115 VH 45 min tongue along nerve pathways to the
Matt Mattox and Annette Plottin brain. 0689 English 14 min
20 min KPI 1988 demonstrate 45 warm-up exercises
Demonstrates how to use geoboards to and a long dance routine. This will
teach math in K-6 classrooms. 0321 assist in building strength, flexibility, MATTER: SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND
English 20 min technique and skill for jazzercize GASES
students and teachers. 000705 VH
(Supplementary to "The Matt Mattox 13:30 min I 1999
MATHEMATICS WITH Book of Jazz Dance" by Elisabeth What is matter? Every object that
MANIPULATIVES : PATTERN Frich.) 0509 English 45 min exists is matter. This video discusses
BLOCKS the concept of matter and describes the
102114 VH MATTER AND ENERGY SERIES three states in which it exists. Students
20 min KPI 1988 For descriptions see individual titles: will be intrigued by the universally
Demonstrates how to use pattern MATTER : HOW IS IT PUT relevant information presented in the
blocks to teach math in K-6 TOGETHER? [102321] video. Using experiments, live action
classrooms. 0321 English 20 min MATTER : WHAT IS IT? [102320] video and diagrams, students explain
the concepts of matter. 0929
MATTER : HOW IS IT PUT English 13:30 min
COMBINED PROBABILITY TOGETHER?
001690 VH 102321 VH MATTER : WHAT IS IT?
15 min IJS 2000 10 min IJ 1992
102320 VH
Competitions and marketing MATTER AND ENERGY SERIES - This
video concentrates on the states of 10 min IJ 1992
campaigns offering prizes are used to MATTER AND ENERGY SERIES -
develop ideas about probability through matter and how matter can change from
one state to another. The three states This video introduces students to the
consideration of the chance of being a structure of matter. Descriptions of
winner. We see how probability of matter common to our experience are
described. The fourth state of matter, particle accelerators and how they are
concerns both the people who devise used to explore atoms help to clarify
competitions and the people who enter plasma, is also presented. Includes a
discussion guide and four duplicating some of the latest information about
them. 0574 English 15 min the building blocks of matter. 0599
masters. 0599 English 10 min
English 10 min
BEARINGS A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE
001735 VH 000272 VH MAX ET LES MAXIMONSTRES
15 min JS 2000 34 min IJS 1996 105601 VH
Bearings are introduced through An innovative way to introduce the 8 min P 1991
demonstrations of how they are applied subject of the Holocaust, A Matter of Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre
to navigation in real life. The Conscience is a drama in which a par Maurice Sendak. 1037 French
programme shows how even the most teenager’s love for his granfather is 8 min
sophisticated technology on ships and threatened by the shocking disclosure
aeroplanes uses simple three-figure that the elder man may have been one
bearings to plot a course. 0414 of Hitler’s SS guards stationed at MCELLIGOT’S POOL
English 15 min Poland’s Treblinka concentration camp 105631 VH
in 1943. The accusation disrupts the 12 min P 1985
local community and thrusts the horror Based on a book by Dr. Seuss. What
and fear of the Holocaust back into the is young Marco’s secret? Why does he
SINE RATIO midst of this modern American family.
002059 VH spend all day fishing in a polluted
Viewers, like those in the drama, will puddle like McElligot’s Pond?
15 min JS 2001 have to look to their own values for a Imagination - that’s the secret! 0058
This video follows the standard format resolution. 0599 English 34 min English 12 min
of the "Maths 4 Real" series. A concept
is introduced often with a real life A MATTER OF PROMISES
example and showing right and wrong 107226 VH MCGRUFF ON HALLOWE’EN
examples. The importance of the 50 min S PLL021 VH
relationship between sides and angles WINDS OF CHANGE SERIES - This 14 min PI 1990
in right-angled triangles are video is divided into three segments Narrated by McGruff, a costumed dog,
demonstrated by firefighters using with attention given to the Onondaga, this video dramatizes safety tips for
ladders, a young water-skier preparing the Navajo and the Lummi Nations. Hallowe’en. Safety features are
for a competition and a champion This documentary examines several detailed in this video. The message is
Paralympic athlete. 0414 English issues including self-government; a positive one, emphasizing that with
15 min national assimilation versus care Hallowe’en can be safe and happy.
accommodation; concern regarding the Full-colour narration and dramatization.
future; language development; 0264 English 14 min
MATHSPHERE SERIES residential schools; traditional versus
For descriptions see individual titles: Primary Learning for Living
contemporary justice and law
ON SHAKY GROUND (CC) [102149] enforcement; taxation; resource
136
THE MEANING OF PERCENT MECHANISMS OF EVOLUTION guilds. It also describes a shoemaker’s
102126 VH 002178 DV shop, showing the activities of the
15 min I 1987 28 min JS 2004 master craftsman, the apprentices, and
SOLVE IT SERIES - Children learn This program helps students learn the journeymen. 0983 English 21
methods on how to calculate discounts about evolution by using a model with min
for items. In an animated segment, counters of different colours to History
one-hundred members of a marching demonstrate genetic drift, mutation and
band are highlighted to depict concepts selection. Statistical results are THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS
of 15%, 20%, and 75%. A professional compared and then related to what HI0345 VH
basketball announcer explains how the happens in an animal or plant 22 min IS 1956
concept of percent is important to his population. 0267 English 28 min MEDIEVAL SERIES - The film
job. Mathematics K-7 0793 English discusses the place of the knight in the
15 min MEDICAL FRONTIERS : 100 social structure of the Middle Ages. It
YEARS OF INNOVATION also recreates events in the life of a
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE 000917 VH young man of the 12th century showing
RANCH (CC) 60 min JSA 2000 his training as a page, his activities as
PR0455 VH This video looks at the medical a squire, and the ceremonies
30 min P 1987 milestones of the past 100 years in accompanying his appointment to
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The British Columbia, as the Britsh knighthood. 0983 English 22 min
feature book is about a farmer who has Columbia Medical Association marks History
an unusual day. He returns home only its 100th anniversary. This is done
to find out that he missed an even more through compelling interviews and
moving historical visuals. BCMA THE MEDIEVAL MANOR
eventful day at the farm. Host LeVar HI0343 VH
Burton rides in a stagecoach to Old English 60 min
21 min IS 1956
Tucson (Arizona), an authentic western MEDIEVAL SERIES - Animation and
town. Viewers also see demonstrations MEDICINE live action explain the duties of the
of horseback stunts. 0264 English 013347 DV
45 min IJS 2005 manor lord and his seneschal, the work
30 min of the artisans and field workers, the
Primary Host Bill Nye explores the most operation of the manor court, and the
significant medical discoveries about
the human body, from 1538 until the function of the abbey. The film shows
MEASUREMENT/PATTERNS festivities at the wedding of the lord’s
1980s.Nye explores the 18th-century son. 0983 English 21 min
001002 VH development of the smallpox vaccine;
47 min IJ 1998 the 20th-century discoveries of how History
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY vitamins, insulin, and the drugs
SERIES - Video divided in two parts, penicillin and sulfa can help overcome MEDIEVAL SERIES
each of approximately 26 minutes. deadly disorders and diseases; and the For descriptions see individual titles:
Each segment contain experiments. modern-day discoveries about THE MEDIEVAL GUILDS [HI0344]
The first segment shows how by using genetics, cancer and causes of AIDS. THE MEDIEVAL KNIGHTS [HI0345]
measurement we can make useful 0564 English 45 min
comparisons of distance, time, mass
and temperature. The second segment MEDIEVAL SERIES
THE MEDICINE WHEEL For descriptions see individual titles:
explains that patterns are a human way 001704 VH
to organize and understand things. To THE MEDIEVAL CRUSADES
24 min JS 1997 [HI0342]
define and describe the patterns we An emotional story of First Nations
see in nature, humans invented a THE MEDIEVAL MANOR [HI0343]
spirituality told in the first person by
special language–math–the language Renae Morriseau, a Cree woman from
of patterns. 0574 English 47 min MEDIEVAL SOCIETY
Manitoba. The Medicine Wheel HI0194 VH
explores interpretations of the medicine
30 min IS 1976
MEASURING AREA: PRIMARY wheel and what it represents in
The program establishes the closely
001831 VH aboriginal traditions. Visually moving
segments highlight the Sweat Lodge integrated structure of society by the
12 min T 2001 reenactment of aspects of work and
THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH and Pipe ceremonies as Morriseau
considers the timelessness of the responsibility of people during 14th
STRATEGIES SERIES - Measuring century medieval life. Showing that the
area (Primary Grades) - Using number wheel that is at the centre of native
spirituality. 0011 English 24 min monarch was the symbol and protector
skills and problem solving strategies to of the state, the functions of the
measure surface area. 0054 barons, the church and the towns are
English 12 min THE MEDIEVAL CRUSADES examined. 0583 English 30 min
HI0342 VH
27 min IS 1956 History
MEASURING MATTER SERIES MEDIEVAL SERIES - Animation and
For descriptions see individual titles: live action show the causes of the MEDIEVAL SOCIETY : THE
MASS [102322] Crusades and their influence on NOBILITY
European life. The program dramatizes HI0172 VH
THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE the adventures of two young knights on 11 min IJ 1977
AND BEYOND: EDITED the first crusade to Jerusalem in A.D. It is the thirteenth century and we are
VERSION SERIES 1096. 0983 English 27 min at the castle of the baron, dining with
For descriptions see individual titles: History the abbott, the bishop, the knights and
ELECTRICAL FIELDS AND other guests, and entertained at the
FORCES [PH0612] feast by a juggler. Observing daily life,
THE MEDIEVAL GUILDS we see the roles of clergy and
ELECTROMAGNETIC INDUCTION HI0344 VH
[PH0617] members of the nobility, including the
21 min IS 1956 king. Same as 940 MP 107. 0296
EQUIPOTENTIALS AND FIELDS MEDIEVAL SERIES - The film
[PH0613] English 11 min
discusses the growth of medieval
MAGNETIC FIELDS [PH0616] towns, and the development, History
SIMPLE DC CIRCUITS [PH0615] functioning, and gradual decay of the
137
MEDIEVAL TIMES: LIFE IN THE MERLIN ET LES DRAGONS between comets, meteorites, and
MIDDLE AGES (1000 - 1 000152 VH asteroids; the effects of meteorites on
106878 VH 27 min PI 1994 the dinosaurs and the shape of our
15 min IS STORIES TO REMEMBER series - planets surface; the discovery of Iridium
Part 1) introduces the subject of Cette video nous presente le Roi concentrations in rock strata and their
feudalism as it existed among the four Arthur et le magicien Merlin. Angoisse, links to meteorites; satellite images of
basic strata of medieval society: le jeune roi s’inerroge sur sa condition. craters in Siberia, Mexico, Canada,
nobility, military, religious, and Le Magicien lui raconte son enfance, Australia and Namibia; computer
labouring classes. Part 2) examines faite de batailles et de dragons. Cette generated images of meteorites
the structure and role of religion in the histoire redonne confiance au jeune crashing and moving across glaciers;
Middle Ages, the effects of the Arthur qui deviendra un grand roi. chrondites, containing amino acids,
Reformation, and village life for the 0104 French 27 min supplying the original matter of our solar
Serfs. 0600 English 15 min system. 0267 English 16 min
MERRY CHRISTMAS, STREGA
MEDIEVAL WORLD, THE NONA
101422 VH METHAMPHETAMINES: THE
106876 VH HARD FACTS
19 min I 1992 11 min I 1993
The beloved Grandma Witch of 002017 VH
Here, in a short 15 minutes, an age 18 min JS 2003
long since forgotten is re-visited. Calabria is back. She is busily at work
for her annual Christmastime feast for Full of delusions and paranoia, the
Discusses feudalism, roles of women, tortured world of the meth addict is
children, church, knights, aristocracy the whole town. Questioned daily by
her only helper, Big Anthony, about why shown in all its horror. The characters
and the Justice System. 0066 in the film have completed a drug
English 19 min she’s not using her magic to help with
the many preparations, Strega Nona rehabilitation program and describe in
replies, "No magic at Christmastime. detail the seduction of the drug and the
THE MEIOTIC MIX Christmastime has a magic of its own. realization that this drug has left them
000912 VH with many physical ailments. 0414
0240 English 11 min
10 min S 1986 English 18 min
ORGANIC EVOLUTION SERIES -
Illustrates the difference between LA MERVEILLEUSE HISTOIRE
mitosis, an asexual mode of DE LA POMME DE TERRE METROPOLIS: ALEXANDRIE
reproduction, and the "chromosomal 104412 VH 013365 DV
dance" that occurs during meiosis, with 24 min IS 1988 52 min IJ 2005
their significance to organic evolution. Un hommage à un hèros anonyme de Athenes, Alexandrie, Carthage, Rome:
The reshuffling of chromosomes during notre vie quotidienne-La Pomme de pendant l’Antiquite, ces villes du
meiosis is shown to generate variation. terre. Ce vidèo raconte son histoire pourtour mediterraneen etaient les
0953 English 10 min des jours anciens où les Incas la hauts-lieux de la culture, du pouvoir, de
cultivaient dans les Andes, à son la spiritualite et du commerce.
introduction en Europe par les Alexandrie: La cite du savoir; Athenes:
Memoires d’un pays Espagnols. 0665 French 24 min
For descriptions see individual titles: le gouvernement du peuple, Carthage:
WATARI DORI: UN OISEAU la cite de la mer; Rome: le coeur de
MERV’S TREE FARM l’Empire. 0373 French 52 min
MIGRATEUR [000969] 102895 VH
24 min IJ 1991
THE MERCHANT OF VENICE: Not far from the temperate rain forest of MEXICO ON VIDEO (ENG
SHYLOCK (SHAKESPEARE the Carmanah is Merv Wilkinson’s VERSION)
EXPL farm, a 150-acre tract of forest that has 107564 VH
ILA053 VH been logged nine times in the past 36 min IA
27 min JS 1991 forty-five years yet still contains more Takes us on a tour through the most
Patrick Stewart effectively board feet of lumber than it did before fascinating and memorable parts of
demonstrates how different the first cut. Discover how selective Mexico. Spanish version is 972 VR
interpretations of Shakespeare’s logging and forest management can 005. 0409 English 36 min
language can affect our understanding preserve old growth forests. 0645
and also an actor’s portrayal of English 24 min
Shylock’s character in Shakespeare’s MEXICO ON VIDEO (SPANISH
"The Merchant of Venice". Stewart MESOPOTAMIA (CC) VERSION)
provides examples of Shylock’s 106766 VH 107565 VH
speeches from the play and analyzes 28 min JS 1994 35 min IA
Shakespeare’s use of language to WESTERN TRADITION SERIES - Spanish version of 972 VR 004. 0409
create character. 0983 English 27 World-wide museum collections English 35 min
min provide details on the rise of one of the
Intermediate Language Arts great river civilizations of the Middle MICKEY’S SAFETY CLUB:
East. Shows how Western Europe may HALLOWEEN SURPRISES
MERCI, RENARD BLEU owe more to Mesopotamian culture PLL010 VH
107268 VH than to Ancient Egypt as the
technological, intellectual, trade, and 13 min 1989
30 min IS 1987 Real people and animation are
(Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) literacy contributions of this once great
empire are described. See also 935 combined to teach Halloween safety. In
Renard Bleu et son ami se promenent a dream sequence a young girl visits
quand tout à coup ils aperçoivent un VR 002. 0104 English 28 min
Mickey’s Safety Clubhouse and reviews
petit avion qui s’ècrase au loin. Son seven safety tips for Halloween. These
ami part immèdiatement à la recherche METEORITES include appropriate costumes , make-
de secours pendant que Renard Bleu 000826 VH up, flashlights, reflective tape, wrapped
aide la victime en lui construisant un 16 min IJ 1999 treats, street safety and suitable
traineau afin de pouvoir la tranporter. Four and a half billion years ago in a accessories. 0571 English 13
Un lien d’amitiè se dèveloppera entre gigantic cloud of dust and gas out there min
Renard Bleu et le pilote blessè. 0571 in the Milky Way, chunks of matter Primary Learning for Living
French 30 min began to shape, form, burn and melt.
This video looks at: the differences
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MICROBES AND HUMAN MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 3 town calleD Middlemarch are
DISEASES [000146] struggling to come to grips with the
000892 VH MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 4 impact of thE Industrial Revolution.
30 min S 1999 [000147] This romantic drama highlights some of
UNSEEN LIFE ON EARTH SERIES - It MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 5 thE basic conflicts of the time period
examines how microbes come into [000148] such as progressives versuS
contact with humans, and the many MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 6 conservatives; individual responsibility
factors leading to disease outbreaks [000149] versus sociaL responsibility; innovation
around the globe. Students learn about versus tradition. It provides a sweeping
current efforts to track infectious MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 1 introduction to early Victorian England,
diseases and the considerations 000144 VH its landscapes, its people and its
necessary to control disease 83 min S 1994 competing philosophies. 0104
worldwide. 0574 English 30 min MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video English 52 min
is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s
MICROBIOLOGY FOR novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s, MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 5
FOODSERVICE WORKERS the film shows how the citizens of a 000148 VH
000212 VH town called Middlemarch are struggling
12 min JS 1986 52 min S 1994
to come to grips with the impact of the MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video
FOODSAFE SERIES - This Industrial Revolution. This romantic
introduction to microbiology is is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s
drama highlights some of the basic novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s,
designed to provide foodservice conflicts of the time period such as
workers with a basic understanding of the film shows how the citizens of a
progressives versus conservatives; town called Middlemarch are struggling
microorganisms which affect the food individual responsibility versus social
industry. Following a food sample as it to come to grips with the impact of the
responsibility; Victorian England, its Industrial Revolution. This romantic
is tested in a food testing laboratory, landscapes, its people and its
the program describes bacteria, drama highlights some of the basic
competing philosophies. 0104 conflicts of the time period such as
viruses, protozoa, and parasites, noting English 83 min
the conditions which support their progressives versus conservatives;
growth and reproduction. Methods of individual responsibility versus social
MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 2 responsibility; innovation versus
prevention and control of harmful 000145 VH
microbes are also demonstrated. tradition. It provides a sweeping
52 min S 1994 introduction to early Victorian England,
0104 English 12 min MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video its landscapes, its people and its
is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s competing philosophies. 0104
MICROSCOPE AND ITS novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s,
INCREDIBLE WORLD English 52 min
the film shows how the citizens of a
ISC084 VH town called Middlemarch are struggling
21 min I 1987 to come to grips with the impact of the MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 6
This video introduces the world of the Industrial Revolution. This romantic 000149 VH
microscope. It begins by delineating drama highlights some of the basic 52 min S 1994
the parts and the proper use of the conflicts of the time period such as MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video
microscope. Students prepare both progressives versus conservatives; is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s
organic and inorganic objects for individual responsibility versus social novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s,
observation. Living organisms viewed responsibility; innovation versus the film shows how the citizens of a
include insects, pond water micro- tradition. It provides a sweeping town called Middlemarch are struggling
organisms, skin cells and bacteria. introduction to early Victorian England, to come to grips with the impact of the
Inorganic specimens include chalk, its landscapes, its people and Industrial Revolution. This romantic
toothpaste, and salt. A brief history of itcompeting philosophies. 0104 drama highlights some of the basic
the microscope is given along with English 52 min conflicts of the time period such as
some striking examples of electron progressives versus conservatives;
microscopy. Full Colour live footage. MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 3 individual responsibility versus social
Close Captioned for the Hearing 000146 VH responsibility; innovation versus
Impaired. 0983 English 21 min 52 min S 1994 tradition. It provides a sweeping
Intermediate Science MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video introduction to early Victorian England,
is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s its landscapes, its people and its
MICROSCOPY PRELAB novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s, competing philosophies. 0104
For descriptions see individual titles: the film shows how the citizens of a English 52 min
COMPOUND MICROSCOPE : town called Middlemarch are struggling
STRUCTURE AND OPERATION to come to grips with the impact of the MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
[000014] Industrial Revolution. This romantic E00850 VH
drama highlights some of the basic 112 min I 1981
THE MIDDLE AGES conflicts of the time period such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream is
106867 VH progressives versus conservatives; perhaps is perhaps the best-known of
30 min JS 1990 individual responsibility versus social the 14 plays which make up
Program #10 - The Middle Ages - in the responsibility; innovation versus Shakespeare’s comedies and, as the
midst of invasion and civil disorder, a tradition. It provides a sweeping title implies, a strong surrealistic
military aristocracy dominates the introduction to early Victorian England, element pervades. The play describes
kingdoms of Europe. The Feudal Order its landscapes, its people and its the process of self-awakening; it begins
- bishop, knight and peasant exemplify competing philosophies. 0104 in a world of strife and conflict and
the social structure of the feudal state. English 52 min ends in a world of blessing and
0574 English 30 min reconciliation. In this production, the
MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 4 director skillfully captures the
MIDDLEMARCH 000147 VH atomosphere of unreality with the aid of
For descriptions see individual titles: 52 min S 1994 a strong cast and impressive sets.
MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 1 MIDDLEMARCH SERIES - This video 0076 English 112 min
[000144] is a BBC portrayal of George Eliot’s
MIDDLEMARCH - EPISODE 2 novel, Middlemarch. Set in the 1830s, English/Language Arts
[000145] the film shows how the citizens of a
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MIKE MULLIGAN AND HIS helps them to build missing skills. MINORU: MEMORY OF EXILE
STEAM SHOVEL 0714 English 60 min 107469 VH
101741 VH 19 min JS 1992
11 min P A MIND OF YOUR OWN The bombing of the American naval
From the book by Virginia Lee Burton. 000766 VH base at Pearl Harbour thrust nine-year-
Iconographic. 1037 English 11 37:27 min ITA 1999 old Minoru Fukushima into a world of
min It is estimated that in every Canadian racism so malevolent he would be
classroom, there are two or three kids forced to leave Canada, the land of his
MI’KMAQ SERIES affected by a learning disability. Meet birth. Directed by Minoru’s son, this is
For descriptions see individual titles: Henry, Stephanie, Matthew and Max, a powerful tale of a birthright lost and
THE SUMMER ENCAMPMENT four incredible kids who won’t let their recovered. 0714 English 19 min
[107285] learning differences hold them down.
As they confront their disabilities and MINORU : SOUVENIRS D’UN
THE MILK MAKERS (CC) revel in unique talents like singing and EXIL
PR0460 VH chess, it becomes clear that "different" 107490 VH
30 min P 1986 can also mean wonderful. This warm 19 min S
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The and inspirational video will encourage Raconte l’histoire authentique d’une
Milk Makers explains the steps involved and boost the self-esteem of kids famille japonaise de la Colombie
in milk production from the milking of struggling with learning disabilities, and britannique internèe puis dèportèe
the cow to products and the distribution foster understanding in their peers. dans son pays d’origine par le
of those products to the supermarket. 0714 English 37:27 min gouvernement canadien durant la
Viewers follow a tour through the inside Deuxième guerre mondiale. Minoru, nè
of a cheese factory and see the care THE MIND’S EYE au Canada en 1932, devra apprendre
needed for raising young calves. 0264 104943 VH le japonais pendant cet exil forcè et ne
English 30 min 40 min IS 1991 pourra revenir au Canada qu’à l’âge de
Primary Journey begins at the dawn of creation 22 ans, soit quatre ans après s’ltre
and moves through the rise of man and enrolè dans les forces armèes
A MILLION TEENAGERS (5TH technology. Travel in the world of canadiennes combattant en Corèe.
abstraction and on into the future with L’histoire, racontè par Minoru et son fils
EDITION) à l’aide de dessins animès, photos et
104249 VH breathtaking computer animation
imagery. 0641 English 40 min documents d’èpoque, nous prèsente
27 min S 1994 les faits historiques simplement et sans
Gives a concise description of five ressentiment tout en sachant vèhiculer
major STDs; AIDS, chlamydia, MINERALS
001717 VH les èmotions qui s’y rattachent. Le film
gonorrhea, herpes, and syphillis. est un bon exemple de racisme
Covers causes, symptoms and 25 min IJ 2003
The Standard Deviants explore institutionnalisè. 0104 French 19
treatment, as well as physical, social min
and emotional consequences. Using a minerals. You’ll learn all the basics,
school setting, the presentation is given starting with that burning question
"What is a mineral?" Then you’ll find UNE MINUTE DE SCIENCE,
by informed student peer counsellors in SVP!
a realistic and sensitive fashion. out about magma and intrusive rocks.
You’ll learn about igneous rocks, 200203 DV
Includes effective graphics, medical 40 min PI 2006
photography and personal interviews plutons and magma, magma, MAGMA!
0574 English 25 min Une minute de science offre une serie
with young people who have contracted de cous metrages couvrant plusieurs
STDs. 0104 English 27 min aspects des programmes de’eetudes
MINERALS: BUILDING BLOCKS de sciences de la 4e a la 7 annee.
MILLIONS OF CATS OF THE EARTH 0714 French 40 min
101738 VH 102533 VH
P 18 min JS 1992 MIRACLE AT MOREAUX
Based on the book by Wanda Gag. EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY. 9O1118 VH
1036 English Understand the intriguing world of 50 min I 1985
minerals, our planet’s most This is the courageous story about the
MILTON AND 17TH CENTURY fundamental earth material. See how plight of three homeless Jewish
POETRY geologists collect and identify minerals children trying to escape the Nazi
105872 VH from the earth’s crust, how the persecution of WW II. It is also about
35 min S 1991 arrangement of atoms determines the the power of human compassion in
Describes the characteristics of the unique properties of minerals and how overcoming seemingly insurmountable
poetry of Milton and the Metaphysical these non-renewable earth resources situations. 0571 English 50 min
poets. Focuses on the major poem of provide us with the raw materials for a
wide range of useful products. 0599 Social Studies
the age, Paradise Lost. 0380
English 35 min English 18 min
THE MIRACLE OF LIFE
000162 VH
MIND OF A CHILD, THE (CC) MINNIE’S SCIENCE FIELD 60 min IJS 1986
101224 VH TRIPS: SAN DIEGO ZOO (CC) NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
60 min T 1995 PR0393 VH SERIES - The first film record of
This challenging documentary follows 17 min P 1989 human conception. See the egg as it is
the successful work of Lorna Williams, The story features two children who visit released by the ovary and follow the
who set out to help aboriginal children a zoo. This informative video develops sperm from its early development
in Canada who are dropping out of awareness, interest, understanding, through ejaculation and then on its
school, losing hope, and committing and curiosity about zoo animals. The perilous journey toward the egg. With
suicide in terrifying numbers. Her topics covered include mammals, birds, magnification of up to half a million
search led her to Reuven Feuerstein, reptiles, herbivores, carnivores, times the actual size, you can see
an Israeli psychologist who began his omnivores, and endangered species. exactly what happens at the moment of
work with the children of the Holocaust. Closed captioned for the Hearing conception. After the sperm fertilizes
Lorna now has a renewed approach to Impaired. 0571 English 17 min the egg, the camera follows the
teaching that reveals the intelligence Primary development of the single new cell into
and the ability of the children, and an embryo, then a fetus, until finally, a
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baby is born. NOVA 0585 English MISS NELSON IS MISSING he stutters, accepts her, and leads the
60 min 013002 VH others to find Creole’s inner beauty;
15 min PI 1999 BEAUTY AND THE BEAST - This
Based on the book by the same title, classic tale of gentle Beauty who goes
MIRACLE OF LIFE written by Harry Allard. Miss Nelson is to live in the Beast’s castle to save her
000226 VH an excellent teacher, but her class father’s life. Though the Beast is kind,
60 min JS 1994 refuses to listen to her. One day she she cannot love him until he lies dying.
This is an episode of the PBS series mysteriously disappears, and the Her kiss breaks the enchantment; THE
"NOVA" presenting a microscopic view poisonous Miss Swamp takes over the RELUCTANT DRAGON - The tale of
of human conception. The process is class. The students begin a search to the confrontation between a dragon
shown from the inside of the body find Miss Nelson (alias Muss Swamp), who wants only to write poetry in peace
starting with the reproductive systems and she reappears as herself to a and St. George who has wearied his
of the male and female. Both the egg remarkably responsive class. 0574 dragon slayer role. They stage a battle
and the sperm are followed through to English 15 min wherein appearances and honor are
fertilization, the zygote is shown preserved. 0599 English 44 min
developing and dividing, the embryo MISSING: AN EDUCATIONAL
and fetus are highlighted at various KIT ABOUT INTERNET MOBY DICK
stages of development, and the final KIDNAPPING 106035 VH
stages of the birth process are 000993 KT 28 min JS 1993
presented. 0104 English 60 min 35 min IJST 1999 Livroclips" Sèries. Herman Melville.
This is a workshop kit on the Internet Thème: Le bien et le mal. 0665
and children, dealing with abduction French 28 min
THE MIRACLE WORKER and kidnapping. It includes 5 computer
IGLA03 VH optical discs, 1 detective’s notebook, 1 MOI, JE FAIS DE L’ART COMME
106 min JSJS 1962 teachers’ guide, 1 poster, and 1 EMILY CARR
This film portrays Helen Keller’s videocassette. It includes a computer
game based on a true story of a 013351 VH
childhood stuggle to learn to 10:44 min I 2005
communicate with and understand the thirteen-year old boy who was
kidnapped by an adult he met over the Dans Moi, je fais de l’art comme Emily
world around her. Students can Carr, les enfants explorent l’univers
empathize with the experiences and Internet. LIVEWIR English 35
min inusite d’Emily Carr et les sources
frustrations of both Helen Keller and d’inspiration de ses paysages
her teacher, Annie Sullivan, as they envoutants. S’inspirant des arbres
gradually discover the keys to MISSION NUTRITION
002138 VH d’Emily, ils essaient de peindre d’abord
unlocking Helen’s talents and abilities. par l’observation, puis d’apres leur
The video provides awareness of the 8 min PI 2001
Mission Nutrition is a unique program imagination, afin de creer sur une des
challenges of teaching in the late 19th fenetres de leur ecole une gigantesque
century and is filmed in black and created to engage students in healthy
eating, physical activity and positive murale representant une foret. 0714
white. 0983 English 106 min French 10:44 min
self-esteem. Mission Nutrition supports
teachers with easy-to-use lesson plans
MIRO: PORTRAIT OF AN and fun student activities for students MONA LISA DESCENDING A
ARTIST from K to grade 8. This is a joint STAIRCASE
initiative of Dieticians of Canada and 104946 VH
104911 VH
Kellogs Canada. Visit the website at: 7 min IA
JA 1978 www.missionnutrition.ca 0514 Using the technique of clay painting,
Friend of Picasso and Ernst, Miro is the English 8 min Joan Gratz takes the viewer on a
only Surrealist whose work survived journey through the landscapes and
intact, undminished by new trends. MISSION SCHOOL SYNDROME self-portraits of impressionism through
Shown here at age 85, he is embarking 107233 VH cubism and surrealism, then finishes
on a new venture - a stage producion 58 min S 1994 with vibrant images of contemporary
with a Spanish theatre group. 0449 pop art and hyperrealism. Featuring
An in-depth view of the history and
English ongoing impact of the missionary and some 55 paintings and 35 artists from
residential school system in the Yukon Van Gogh to Warhol, the video shifts
Territory from its inception in 1893 until seamlessly from image to image to
MIRROR, MIRROR : AN recent times. Examines the role these make this artisitic presentation as
ADVERTISER’S SCRAPBOOK schools had in fulfilling the Canadian emotionally gripping as it is visually
104633 VH government’s policy of assimilation and fascinating. 0835 English 7 min
25 min JS 1987 how a continuing cycle of family
A nostalgic review of nearly a century breakdown was created. The video
of advertising in Canada, this montage LE MONDE EN FUMÉES
also spends a short amount of time 104017 VH
of print and electronic ads from 1889 to explaining what Mission School
the present is also a record of social 26 min IJ 1982
Syndrome is. First Nations Studies 12 Rappel des dangers physiques et
change. 0714 English 25 min 0104 English 58 min psychologiques des drogues, lègales
et illègales, particulièrement pour les
MISUNDERSTOOD MONSTERS adolescents. 0665 French 26 min
MIRRORS OF TIME 105688 VH
102306 VH 44 min KP
23 min IS 1991 Stanley gets the reputation of being a MONET: PORTRAIT OF AN
Provides a general introduction to the "monster" because he racts to taunts in ARTIST
historical origins of our calendar anger and frustration. An 104914 VH
systems and how measurements of understanding animated character, the 28 min JA 1989
time were devised and discovered. Mouth, counsels him, producing three Excerpts from journals, personal
Viewers are shown a brief historical animated stories about misunderstood interviews and his magnificent
synopsis of how the solar year monsters: CREOLE - The swamp paintings tell the story of this giant of
originated. 0714 English 23 min animals see Creole’s great bulk and the Impressionist movement. 0449
ugliness, ignoring her loving heart. English 28 min
Only a small alligator, outcast because
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MONKEY, THE (CC) dècide de lui lire une de ses histoires. MR. FROG WENT A-COURTING
PR0398 VH C’est à partir de ce moment qu’il 105070 VH
11 min P 1986 comprendra comment les mots pouvent 4 min PI 1974
The family structures, basic anatomy, dècrire la beautè du monde qu’il An old Scottish song story richly
feeding habits, and natural habitats of l’entoure. 0571 French 30 min illustrated with lute accompaniment.
monkeys are examined in this delightful The story is about a handsome frog
film about one of the most intelligent who courts and wins a mouse for his
animals in nature. 0983 English MOUNTAIN OF ICE bride. 0714 English 4 min
11 min 013385 VH
Primary 60 min IJS 2003 MR. KENNEDY AND MR.
In this high-altitude adventure, Jon KRUSHCHEV
MONSTERS OF THE GREEK Krakauer, author of INTO THIN AIR, 106903 VH
MYTHS and a team of climbers, scientists and 20 min JS 1980
100215 VH filmmakers take a trailblazing TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
60 min IS 1991 expedition to the top of Antarctica’s SERIES - This program deals with
Based on the Wonder Book and highest peak, Vinson Massif. Along the further developments in the Cold War:
Tanglewood Tales by Nathaniel way, their experiences are contrasted the contest from 1961 to 1963 between
Hawthorne. "Bellerophon, Pegasus with those of Norwegian adventurer the United States led by John Kennedy
and the Chimaera", "Perseus and the Roald Amundsen and British explorer and the Soviet Union under Nikita
Gorgon’s Head", "Theseus and the Robert Scott who in 1911 raced to be Khrushchev; particularly over Cuba.
Minotaur" and "Cadmus and the first to reach the South Pole. 0868 0076 English 20 min
Dragon’s Teeth". 0907 English 60 English 60 min
min
MR. POPPER’S PENGUINS
THE MOON MOUNTAIN SENSE 105635 VH
102241 VH 000289 VH 42 min P 1985
11 min J 1994 35 min JS 1998 Based on a book by Richard and
This introductory video uses computer Mountain Sense is designed to be a Florence Atwater. Mr. Popper is a mild-
graphics to show moon colonization, companion piece to "Ski Safe" a video mannered house painter who dreams
lunar phases and the moon formation . about general ski safety. This video is of adventures in distant lands. He is
From the GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA aimed directly at the age group of particularly intrigued by the idea of
Series. and IRP006. 0104 English skiers and snowboarders,Grade 8-12, polar expeditions. Imagine his surprise
11 min who are crossing the boundary ropes, when he unexpectedly receives a gift-
sometimes getting lost and in some not an ordinary gift, but a penguin from
A MOON MASK, BY FREDA cases dying. The message is that even Antarctica. 0903 English 42 min
DIESING people with years of experience get
104784 VH MRS. FRISBY AND THE RATS
killed in avalanches in the back country,
10 min IS 1977 this point is tragically illustrated with OF NIMH
actual footage of a rescue attempt
where 3 people lost their lives. 0565 49 min PI 1986
THE MOST IMPORTANT English 35 min When Timothy, the youngest of a family
PERSON of field mice, falls ill with pneumonia
For descriptions see individual titles: and becomes too weak to be moved,
HEALTH AND YOUR BODY [000561] THE MOUSE AND THE Mrs. Frisby, his mother, must find a way
MOTORCYCLE to get their home out of the farmer’s
MOTHER EARTH - LA TERRE 105670 VH plow. Based on the book by Robert C.
NOTRE MERE 41 min PI 1986 O’Brien. 0846 English 49 min
107217 VH
11 min IS 1991 Stuck at a rundown hotel for the
Images of photos and art work that weekend, young Keith finds his prized MRS. KATZ AND TUSH (CC)
reflect the four roles of the earth, toy motorcycle missing. The unlikely 105753 VH
according to Canadian Indians. 0714 thief is an adventurous and rather 30 min I 1993
English 11 min careless young mouse names Ralph! READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
With Keith’s permission, Ralph takes video deals with friendships that
MOTHS AND HOW THEY LIVE the motorcycle out for a spin and roars transcend age and cultural differences.
off on a series of exciting and It follows the standard "Reading
103407 VH
dangerous adventures. Based on the Rainbow" series format: an introduction
17 min PI 1992 book by Beverly Cleary. 0244
A mother shows her two children moths to the story with live footage; the story;
English 41 min concept development with further live
and caterpillars, including the Emperor
Moth, the Pepper Moth, and the Leaf footage; and related book reviews by
Roller Moth. Outlines pupating, children. English Language Arts K-7
metamorphosis, and the life cycle.
THE MOVIE MOVIE 0104 English 30 min
8 min PJ 1986 MRS. MURAKAMI - FAMILY
DES MOTS SUR UNE PAGE Explains how movies are carefully ALBUM
107260 VH constructed to elicit a variety of 106582 VH
30 min J 1987 emotions. 0714 English 8 min 24 min JS 1990
(Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Thousands of Japanese-Canadians
Lènore, la petite indienne, est douèe were moved from the West Coast of
pour l’ècriture et son professeur croit MR. CRABBY-TREE British Columbia in 1942. What
qu’elle se rendra jusqu’a l’universitè. 105710 VH happened to their lives? This
Pour Lènore les moments les plus 28 min PI 1994 documentary enters the lives of the
merveilleux sont ceux qu’elle partage Dudley meets grumphy old Mr. Crabby Murakami family of Salt Spring Island,
avec son père dans la nature. Celui-ci Tree who teaches Dudley the value of and gives, first hand, the drama of that
n’est pas très enthousiasme à l’idèe de trees. 0910 English 28 min chilling history. 0212 English 24
voir sa fille poursuivre des ètudes plus min
poussèes, jusqu’au jour où Lènore
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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING multiple-intelligences approach helps MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL
013020 VH you. This preview video is an overview. SYSTEMS
111 min JS 1993 0059 English 14 min 103919 VH
This Feature Film version of William 20 min 1988
Shakespeare’s comedy is engaging THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Shows
and makes Shakespeare extremely MUMMIES MADE IN EGYPT (CC) the architecture of the human body as
accessible to teenagers. Directed by PR0384 VH a skeleton and the voluntary muscles
Kenneth Branagh, with actors Emma 30 min P 1989 attached that enable it to move. 0689
Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Michael READING RAINBOW SERIES - English 20 min
Keaton, and Denzel Washington,this is Viewers are taken through a detailed
a romantic comedy where a loving study of mummies. The feature book, MUSCULAR SYSTEM (2ND ED.)
couple are torn apart by a false Mummies Made in Egypt by Aliki, 103886 VH
accusation and a bickering couple are discusses the ancient procedures used 11 min JS 1980
brought together by friendly plotting. to prepare a body for burial. A scientific THE HUMAN BODY SERIES -
0104 English 111 min approach is taken when mummies in a Demonstrates the structure and many
museum are inspected. 0264 different functions of the three different
MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL English 30 min types of muscles in the body. 0299
DAUGHTERS (CC) Primary English 11 min
PR0439 VH
30 min P 1988 MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
READING RAINBOW SERIES - An MURDER REMEMBERED- SERIES
African tale about two very different NORFOLK COUNTY 1950 For descriptions see individual titles:
sisters. The African culture is 000280 VH LE CORBUSIER [104737]
celebrated in New York City’s Central 46 min S 1997
Park where LeVar Burton, the host, A bright June day in Langton, a small MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
learns how to play authentic African town in Ontario’s tobacco belt. The SERIES
instruments and joins in the fun with year is 1950. Herbert McAuliffe walks For descriptions see individual titles:
the African dance troup. READING into the local bank, armed with 2 guns. THE GREEK TEMPLE [104741]
RAINBOW Serie. 0264 English By nightfall, two men are dead. After
30 min the killings, McAuliffe flees into the
Primary woods; for three days a posse hunts MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS
him, while the community lives in fear. SERIES
A gripping account of a crime whose For descriptions see individual titles:
MULTICULTURAL CANADA THE CUBIST EPOCH [104913]
100518 VH effects are still being felt today, Murder
Remembered, makes a forceful and GOYA [104909]
26 min KPIJSCATI 1990
thought-provoking contribution to the PICASSO: WAR, PEACE, LOVE
Looks at the issues which arise from
multiculturalism in Canada today. The ongoing debate on capital punishment. [104910]
program raises for discussion racism, 0714 English 46 min
stereotyping and discrimination and the MUSIC (CC)
problems faced by new immigrants. 105087 VH
0267 English 26 min MUSCLES : THEIR STRUCTURE 23 min IJ 1993
AND FUNCTION WONDER WHY? SERIES - Introduces
MULTICULTURAL FOOD: MORE 103842 VH students to the four traditional
THAN A MEAL IS instrument families. Using a "Carmen
000325 VH Demonstrates the three types of San Diego" investigative approach, the
21 min IJSA 1998 muscles and what each type does. video explains how music is composed
Four chefs lead an international Shows how to develop endurance, of vibrations, beat, rhythm and pitch.
excursion into cookery from around the flexibility and cardiorespiratory fitness. Various instruments are demonstrated
world. Shows how religion, landscape, English and the child reporter learns how
climate and culture all influence the simple musical instruments can be
foods of particular countries. Shows constructed. 0104 English 23 min
MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL
Japanese and Eastern-style cooking, SYSTEMS
Australian aboriginal, Middle Eastern MUSIC FOR WHOSE EARS
103849 VH 013359 VH
and Western cooking and food. 0267 20 min I 1994
English 21 min 23:33 min I 2004
YOUR BODY SERIES - Introduces the MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES - Ray
muscular and skeletal systems. A lives in Scarborough,Ontario, in a
THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES science teacher explains these
SERIES South-Asian family where music and
systems to intermediate-aged dance play an important role. An
For descriptions see individual titles: students, using engaging methods and
THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES accomplished dancer and musician,
activities. Terminology is appropriate Ray meets Melanie’s family in
SERIES PREVIEW [101159] and concepts are well explained. Moncton, New Brunswick, where the
0104 English 20 min Acadian tradition of music and dance is
THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
SERIES PREVIEW lso an important part of life. Curriculum
101159 VH MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL links: Gr. 4- 6, music, art, social
14 min IJS 1995 SYSTEMS studies, health, geography. 0373
THE MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES 103900 VH English 23:33 min
SERIES - This is the next best thing to 16 min I 1994
an on-site consultation with Howard Joins a science class as it explores the MUSIC IN OUR LIVES: DANCE
Gardner. Hear Gardner explain the movements of the human skeleton and FROM JAPAN
principles of a multiple-intelligences uses live action, X rays, and medical 000302 VH
perspective to education. Learn about footage to illustrate the action of 47 min JS 1998
the seven intelligences present in every muscles and the relationship of bone, This video contains two parts, the first
one of us. See how teachers ligament, joint, and tendon. 0689 of which is the dance part which
encourage students to explore each of English 16 min introduces folk dance, classical dance
the intelligences. Then visit four and dance interpretation. The second
pioneering schools to learn how a part covers aspects of traditional
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Japanese music using the koto and MY HOUSE IN JAPAN MY COMMUNITY: FIRE STATION
shakuhachi. English 47 min 013022 VH 200224 DV
10 min PI 1998 15 min P 2006
MUSIC IN TIME PT 15 - WAR In each of this documentary series a This program describes the activities
AND PEACE child becomes a guide showing his/her and lifestyle of firefighters, as well as
105040 VH family’s home. Its structure and their specialized equipment. A female
60 min I 1990 organization give excellent insight into firefighter is included, as are volunteer
Part 15: War and Peace (Stravinsky, each country’s way of life firefighters, dispatchers and, of course,
Elgar, Satie, Joplin, Gershwin, Weill, (sleeping,eating, cooking, entertaining, the fire chief. Requirements in different
Bartok, Britten, etc.) 0387 English playing, washing, decorating, etc.). communities are also addressed. For
60 min The visit also reveals how family further program details and
relationships are structured within the suggestions for classroom use, see the
MUSIC IN TIME PT 5 - LUTHER home. 0104 English 10 min series listing: My Community. 0414
AND THE REFORMATION English 15 min
105030 VH MY HOUSE IN QUEBEC
60 min I 1990 013023 VH MY FIRST GREEN VIDEO
Part 5: Luther and the Reformation 10 min PI 1998 101059 VH
(Bach, Buxtehude, etc.) 0387 In each episode of this documentary 40 min PI 1993
English 60 min series a child becomes a guide A KIDS SERIES - Handy tips, exciting
showing his family’s home. Its structure experiments and step-by-step
and organization gives precious insight activities. 0901 English 40 min
MY
For descriptions see individual titles: into each country’s way of life
(sleeping, eating, cooking, entertaining, MY FRIENDS, MY FRIENDS -
DOUGLAS CARDINAL, ARCHITECT ALCOHOL AND AUTOMOBILES
(CC) [104738] playing, washing, decorating, etc.) This
visit also reveals how family 104036 VH
LITTLECHILD [104928] 21 min IJS 1989
relationships are structured within the
home. 0104 English 10 min The true and powerful story of three
MY BALL survivors - teens who killed people by
105468 VH drinking and driving. 0244 English
6 min PI 1992 MY BEDOIN TENT 21 min
A slapstick comedy inspired by the song See MY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SERIES
written by Ib Spang Olsen. Follows the MY HOUSE IN BORDEAUX
adventures of a red runaway ball as it MY BRAND NEW LIFE See MY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SERIES
hops through the city, causing a lot of For descriptions see individual titles:
confusion, ending up in the king’s BALLET DANCER / HOCKEY MY HOUSE IN JAPAN
palace. 0536 English 6 min PLAYER [002196] See MY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SERIES
A BORDER STORY [002195]
MY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SERIES HE SAID/SHE SAID [002197] MY HOUSE IN QUEBEC
MUSIC FOR WHOSE EARS See MY BEAUTIFUL HOUSE SERIES
MY BEDOIN TENT [013359]
013021 VH SCARY TALES: HALLOWEEN / DAY MY LITTLE ISLAND (CC)
10 min PI 1998 OF THE DEAD [002199] PR0456 VH
In this episode a 10 year-old boy is WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE 30 min P 1986
your guide and shows his family’s [002198] READING RAINBOW SERIES -
home which is a tent.The structure and Following the theme of "islands" and
organization give precious insight into "travel", the book tells the story of a little
his country’s way of life (sleeping, MY CANADA INCLUDES boy and his friend who visit a Caribbean
eating, cooking, entertaining, playing, QUEBEC Island. The host LeVar Burton brings
washing, decorating, etc.) The visit 107437 VH this story to life by actually experiencing
also reveals how family relationships 24 min IS the sights and sounds of tropical
are structured within the tent. 0104 The story of one man’s attempt to save islands. 0264 English 30 min
English 10 min his country. This film follows Jim Taylor Primary
on his travels across Canada as he
erects billboards displaying the simple
MY HOUSE IN BORDEAUX but powerful message "MY CANADA MY SHADOW
013019 VH INCLUDES QUEBEC". The program 000702 VH
10 min 1998 chronicles the beginnings of a grass 30 min KP 1994
The first spontaneous drawing of most roots movement where the average READING RAINBOW SERIES - Looks
children all over the world is that of person has a say in the future of the at the interplay between light and
their house. For children, their home nation. It offers an immediate and shadows, showing how the two can be
represents their entire universe! In meaningful exploration of how one used to tell time and create images. It
each episode of the documentary person CAN make a difference. 0562 also explains how a camera works.
series My Beautiful House, a child English 24 min 0104 English 30 min
becomes our guide, showing us around
his/her family’s home.Its structure and MY TOWN, AND, NOBLES AND
organization gives us precious insight MY CHANGING BODY SAMURAI : JAPAN BEFORE
into each country’s way of life 000893 VH PERRY
(sleeping,eating, cooking, entertaining, 20 min IJS 1996 106430 VH
playing, washing, decorating...). Our Set at a weekend retreat with two 50 min IJ 1985
visit will also reveal how family groups of young people, ages 11-13, VIDEO LETTER FROM JAPAN
relationships are structured withing the this program explores changes in the SERIES - Introduces Japan to North
house. My Beautiful House is an open body on a physical, emotional and American students, through the eyes of
door allowing children to discover the social level. Topics addressed range typical Japanese sixth graders. The two
similarities and differences between from sports injuries to hormones and themes are MY TOWN and NOBLES
cultures and people all over the world. how diet and exercise can combat AND SAMURAI ; JAPAN BEFORE
0104 English 10 min stress. 0574 English 20 min PERRY. 0057 English 50 min
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MYSTERE A LA VILLETTE (CC) now in the Smithsonian Institute. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
106092 VH English 000438 VH
26 min 1992 30 min IJS 1999
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet MYTHS & LEGENDS OF Ottawa may be the seat of power and
èpisode, Julie et Tom prennent ANCIENT GREECE, PART 1 the capital of Canada, but it is also a
connaissance d’une enveloppe qui city steeped in history, created by the
100213 VH
contient des plans secrets qui viennent constant merging of distinct cultures. It
tout juste d’ltre dèrobès. Les 50 min IJ 1990 is home to Winterlude-a celebration of
"intrèpides" dècident de tendre un The titles and timings of the individual the region’s longest season. It is the
piège dans le but de dèmasquer les stories are: Orpheus and Eurydice place to be to celebrate Canada Day
coupables. Français Langue Première (5:40), Jason and the Golden Fleece and it is a perfect blend of
K-7 0104 French 26 min (8:30), King Midas (4:50), The Labors cosmopolitan attractions and natural
of Hercules (12:45) The Wanderings of splendour. The Changing of the Guard
MYSTERIES UNDERGROUND Ulysses (9:35). Teacher’s guide and at Parliament Hill; the Museum of
(CC) notes included. 0348 English 50 Civilization in Hull; Gatineau Park-the
102592 VH min intricacies and idiosyncracies of Prime
60 min I 1992 Minister Mackenzie King and the estate
Beneath our sunlit world lies an MYTHS & LEGENDS OF he bequeathed to the Canadian public;
unknown universe of breathtaking ANCIENT GREECE, PART 2 celebration of Canadian contributions
caverns, treacherous passageways, 100214 VH in arts, science and technology. 0983
and absolute darkness. Relive the 42 min IJ 1990 English 30 min
excitement of those cavers who in The titles and timings of the individual
1986, first penetrated New Mexico’s stories are: Daedalus and Icarus THE NATIONAL SCREAM
Lechuguilla, which had lain undisturbed (8:05), the Trojan War (10:55), Baucis 000872 VH
for millions of years. Marvel at the and Philemon (6:20), Theseus and the 27:57 min IJS 1980
pristine beauty of gypsum chandeliers, Minotaur (7:10), Perseus and A tongue-in-cheek look at Canada and
gnarled calcite columns, and jewel-like Andromeda (8:10). Teacher’s guide Canadians. It explains how and why the
lakes. Then, join the 1972 expedition and notes are included. 0348 beaver became the country’s symbol.
that stumbled upon a passageway that English 42 min This lively satire uses animation and a
linked the Mammoth and Flint Ridge pseudo-documentary style to depict
Cave systems, creating the longest NAIL SOUP (CC) Canada’s search for a national identity.
cave network in the world. 0689 0714 English 27:57 min
6 min I 1994
A Scandinavian Folktale. A nimble- LE NATIONALISME QUEBECOIS
MYSTERY OF THE MAYA minded traveller matches wits with a AVEC GILLES GOUGEON
013229 DV 107525 VH
stingy old woman and provides her with
38 min IJ 2002 dinner, using her own well-hidden 75 min S 1992
Witness the splendor of the Mayan provisions. Good soup can be made Le journaliste Gilles Gougeon anime
civilization through the discovery of with a nail, says the traveller, nothing cette sèrie, de quatre reportages
their pyramids, palaces and temples. but a nail, water - and a little something exceptionnels, sur l’histoire du
Deep within the jungles of Mexico and for flavour! 0599 English 6 min nationalisme quèbècois de 1750 à nos
Guatemala, and extending into the jours. Reconstituè à partir d’archives et
Yucatan Peninsula lie the fabled avec la participation de six historiens et
pyramids, temples and palaces of the NARCISSUS AND ECHO d’un spècialiste en sciences politiques,
Maya. While Europe still slumbered in ILA065 VH ce documentaire constitue le plus
the midst of the dark ages, these 10 min J 1988 ètonnant travail de recherche sur la
innovative people had charted the This video is an animated crèation du Quèbec tel que nous le
heavens, evolved the only true writing dramatization of the myth of Narcissus. connaissons aujourd’hui. 0798
system native to the Americas and had Presented first without narration then French 75 min
made tremendous strides in the areas repeated with narration. 0583
of mathematics and calendars. Filmed English 10 min NATIVE AMERICAN MYTHS
on location at numerous sacred sites Intermediate Language Arts 101590 VH
throughout Central America including 24 min IS 1977
the ruins at Palenque, Tikal, Tulum, The program shows how Native
Chichen Itza, Copan and Uxmal, NARRATIVE WRITING Americans used myths to explain the
Mystery of the Maya explores the 001000 VH mysteries of the world around them;
culture, science and history of this 29 min JS 2001 illustrates authentic myths from the
people.There are 4 language tracks ; ENGLISH COMPOSTION: WRITING Seneca, Haida, Klamath, Cherokee
English, French, Spanish and Mandarin FOR AN AUDIENCE SERIES - It deals and Hopi tribes; and helps students
on this DVD. 0714 French 38 min with the link between successful understand the universality of
academic writing and good narrative mythological theme. 0351 English
MYSTERY OF THE PYRAMIDS writing; advice on how to tell a good 24 min
104742 VH tale. Closed captioned. 0574
23 min PJ 1990 English 29 min THE NATIVE ARTS COMMUNITY
An animated look back in time to the (CC)
days of the Pharaohs and the building 104675 VH
of the pyramids. Explains how and why NATHAEL AND THE SEAL HUNT
105466 VH 30 min S 1990
the pyramids were built. 0983 ABORIGINAL VOICES SERIES - This
English 23 min 11 min IJ 1990
video focuses on four First Nations role
Journey to the Magdalen Islands in this models. The emphasis of this interview-
MYTHICAL DRAGON touching animated film, and listen to based program is on successful First
107021 RE the reminiscences of Nathael, who, as Nations artists and entertainers.
IS a young boy, wanted nothing more than Interviews are with renowned
A product of the Han Dynasty - nearly to stand by his father’s side on the ice, composer/conductor John Kim Bell,
2000 years old. This incredibly rare braving the elements in search of food. artist Maxine Noel and actors Graham
mythical beast has been recreated 0714 English 11 min Greene and Gary Farmer. Issues
meticulously to reproduce the original discussed range from opportunities
145
available to First Nations people in the enlightening yet tragic series on natural NATURE’S FORESTERS
Arts, combatting stereotypes in the disasters. 0274 English 30 min 102912 VH
media, use of traditional language in 15 min PI 1992
contemporary work, and the influence NATURE ART OF ROBERT FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2
of women on the Arts. Clips from the BATEMAN, THE SERIES - The ingenuity of nature is
movies "Dances with Wolves", A00187 VH seen in forests, where rodents such as
"Powwow Highway", and the play "Dry 25 min 1981 squirrels, mice, and chipmunks plant
Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing" are Robert Bateman is a Canadian artist; trees. To prepare for winter, rodents
featured. First Nations Studies 12 one of the few recognized world wide. scatter and bury more nuts and seeds
0104 English 30 min This program is an opportunity to be than they’ll be able to recover in the
with the artist in the field, in his studio cold months, ensuring a new crop of
NATIVE COMMUNICATIONS (CC) and to understand that beyond the flat seedlings in the spring. 0470
107277 VH surface of a painting there is more: English 15 min
15 min IJ there is a creative, questioning
BEAR PAW NEWS SERIES - Native intelligence. 0308 English 25 min
Communications features students THE NAZI SEIZURE OF POWER
researching and writing a newsletter Art 106966 VH
about First Nations life. The meanings 33 min JA
behind pictographs, rock signals, THE NATURE CONNECTION This study traces the rise of Nazi power
smoke signals, grass trail signs, brush SERIES from the 107 Nazi seats won in the
blazes and pow-wows are explored. For descriptions see individual titles: Reichstag election in 1930 to the death
Two First Nations legends are also told. TIDE POOLS [102892] of Hindenburg and the appointment of
It is explained that legends teach First Hitler to Führer and Chancellor in
Nations history, tradition and NATURE OF THINGS 1934. 0140 English 33 min
spirituality. 0296 English 15 min For descriptions see individual titles:
ALTERNATIVE AGRICULTURE:
NATIVE COMMUNITIES (CC) FOOD FOR LIFE [002109] NÉ POUR VIVRE
107278 VH NATURE OF THINGS : LOST IN 103871 VH
12 min IJ THE SUBURBS [000318] 26 min IS 1989
BEAR PAW NEWS SERIES - This Titre Anglais: "Design for living". 0506
video features students researching THE NATURE OF THINGS French 26 min
and writing a newsletter about First For descriptions see individual titles:
Nations life. Explored is the belief that EVERYDAY EINSTEIN [200264]
life is based on a circle and all living FIVE SEASONS [200265]
NE SUIVEZ PAS LE GUIDE (CC)
things have a spirit base. The students 106093 VH
describe how various First Nations 26 min 1992
dwellings are constructed and pictures NATURE OF THINGS : LOST IN (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
of a wide variety of traditional homes THE SUBURBS èpisode, Pierre, petit chanteur dans
are shown. A short legend is also told, 000318 VH une chorale, est tèmoin de
and cultural dances are demonstrated. 47 min JS 1998 l’enlèvement de son vieux copain
0296 English 12 min NATURE OF THINGS SERIES - The Albert, le guide au musèe de la
dream of owning a suburban home has cathèdrale Sainte-Sauveur. Avec les
NATIVE INDIAN FOLKLORE come true for many but at what price? "intrèpides", Pierre va retrouver le
101628 VH The Nature of Things examines the guide et, du mlme coup, dècouvrir que
71 min IS 1987 social, economic and environmental les coupables sont des voleurs de
Five separate films that retell the implications of sprawl - low-density tableaux religieux. Français Langue
legends and stories of the Cree, West development that spreads out from the Première K-7 0104 French 26 min
Coast, Ojibway and Micmac Indians. edge of cities and towns and consumes
Contents: CHRISTMAS AT MOOSE farmland, forest and wetlands. It is
FACTORY (13 min); SALMON often poorly planned, land-consumptive NEANDERTHAL
PEOPLE (25 min); THE MAN, THE and automobile oriented, such as 001773 VH
SNAKE AND THE FOX (12 min); residential subdivisions, which by virtue 45 min JS 2002
MEDOONAK THE STORMMAKER (13 of their dependence on cars, greatly Follow the experience of a small clan of
min); SUMMER LEGEND (8 min). contributes to environmental Neanderthals living in Dordogne,
0714 English 71 min degradation. Are cities designing their France, at one of the most important
own doom as they consume the junctures in human evolution. Using
NATIVE WOMEN ; POLITICS valuable farmland that feeds them? the latest scientific research, this
001703 VH 0189 English 47 min program tells the story of the rise and
24 min S 1995 fall of a human species. 0414
This informative and exciting NATURE OF THINGS SERIES English 45 min
documentary gives voice to some of For descriptions see individual titles:
our finest Canadian aboriginal women. VOICES IN THE FOREST [104446]
Profile segments on the Sechelt Indian THE NECKLACE BY GUY DE
Band (under the leadership of Theresa MAUPASSANT
THE NATURE OF THINGS E00805 VH
Jefferies) and on Mary Williams (of the SERIES
Lil’wat Liberation Movement) compare 20 min I 1980
two totally different philosophies of PAUL EHRLICH AND THE A contemporary setting showcases
aboriginal women in Canada. 0011 POPULATION BOMB [101076] Guy de Maupassant’s classic short
English 24 min story of bitter irony -the story of a
woman who borrows a diamond
NATURAL DISASTERS NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY necklace to wear for a formal occasion,
106122 VH 104963 VH and the consequences to her and her
30 min IS 1992 JS husband when she loses it. 0983
CNN explores how the forces of nature Wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen English 20 min
cause earthquakes and volcanoes. photographs animals in their natural
English/Language Arts
Study the Rim of Fire, plate tectonics environment. English
and other natural phenomena in this
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NEEDS OF LIVING THINGS NEVELSON,LOUISE : IN NEWTON’S LAWS OF MOTION
001036 DV PROCESS 001034 DV
20 min PI 2008 104893 VH 25 min S 2008
Defines what a living thing is and 30 min JS 1988 This fast-paced program shows how
covers the basic requirements of all Louise Nevelson was in her seventies Newton’s 3 laws of motion can be used
living things for survival. Topics before art critics recognized her to explain and predict the motion of
include: need for space, need for food contributions to sculpture in America. everyday objects. The effect of friction,
and water, need for air, need for proper Nevelson improvised with "trash" found including air resistance,is highlighted
temperature. Comprehensive guide is in the streets of New York to construct and the concept of inertia is illustrated
included. 0373 English 20 min her special environmental art. She with classic demonstrations. Features
creates two new sculptures on-camera, worked examples. questions for class
NELLIE MCCLUNG : THE providing a rare opportunity for viewers discussion, as well as the remarkable
SCULPTING OF ANGELS to share in her unique process. 0983 Rocketman who provides a dramatic
English 30 min example of the third law in action.
000842 VH
44:54 min JSA 2000 0373 English 25 min
LIFE AND TIMES SERIES 0194 NEVER AGAIN! SERIES
English 44:54 min For descriptions see individual titles: THE NIGHT BEFORE
WORLD WAR II ’THE EASTERN CHRISTMAS
FRONT’ (PART 2) [HI0526] 000445 VH
MADIBA, THE LIFE AND TIMES WORLD WAR II ’THE WESTERN 48 min P 1995
OF NELSON MANDELA FRONT’ (PART 3) [HI0527] A kind-hearted, young orphan boy and
002142 DV his loyal cat discover the true spirit of
102 min JS 2005 NEW CANADIAN KID Christmas in this delightfully animated
Madiba: life and times of Nelson 100459 VH Yuletide tale of musical, magical holiday
Mandela examines many of the 40 min JS cheer! 0574 English 48 min
extraordinary, intimate and epiphanous Presents the problems an immigrant
moments of Mandela’s life: whether it child must cope with when first living in
was the silent walk with his mother to ARTHUR’S TV-FREE WEEK
Canada. 0462 English 40 min 000686 VH
the Royal Kraal as a nine-year old...the
fiery end to his first marriage...the 30 min P 1998
moment when he was told of his NEW DIRECTIONS There’s trouble in Elwood City.
mother’s and son’s deaths on Robben For descriptions see individual titles: Arthur,D.W., and the rest of the gang
Island...the moment P.W.Botha served SMART ROBOTS, PART TWO have pledged not to watch TV for one
him tea...or how he reacted to the girl [000057] whole week. Can they last? Who will
who broke down at a Toronto school be the first to crack? Night Fright - Big,
named in his honour. 0714 English THE NEW GENERATION brave Binky Barnes would be toast if
102 min 107046 VH people ever found out that he can’t
45 min IS 1989 sleep without a night-light.It’s his
NERVOUS SYSTEM Faces of Japan, Series 1: Young deepest, darkest secret. When Arthur
103852 VH people in Japan have more freedom spends the night and discovers the
than teenagers in any previous truth, Binky will do anything to keep his
20 min JS 1988 secret safe. NBS English 30 min
Learn how the brain and its extension, Japanese generation. In the eyes of
the spinal cord, receive sensory older Japanese, this youthful freedom
information from the nerve cell may reflect a change in the values and THE NIGHT SKY (2ND ED. OF
extensions. ( also about reflexes). lifestyles that have traditionally EXPLORING THE NIGHT SKY)
0689 English 20 min characterized Japan. This program 102151 VH
offers a profile of one member of 11 min I
Japan’s new generation, a Tokyo Here is a basic approach to better
NERVOUS SYSTEM (2ND ED.) teenager names Koji Kurata. 0749
103887 VH understanding of our universe and
English 45 min solar system. From natural myth to
23 min JS 1980
scientific fact to educated guess, it
THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Shows THE NEW SOLAR SYSTEM (CC) explores the broad scope of human
the parts of the nervous system and 102248 VH enquiry into the sun, moon, planets,
how nerve impulses are 60 min JS 1994 stars, constellations and galaxies. The
electrochemically transmitted. Explores the solar system using use of animation throughout helps
Presents recent research on the brain animations, simulations, and young students focus on each point.
including left-brain, right-brain spacecraft data. Thirty-four minutes They will certainly welcome a peek at
dominance. 0299 English 23 min are devoted to the inner solar system, the mysterious phenomena of the night
with the remaining time covering sky. 0585 English 11 min
NETSILIK ESKIMOS SERIES asteroids, outer planets, and comets.
For descriptions see individual titles: Evidence for cratering is a major NIGHTANGEL
AT THE AUTUMN RIVER CAMP: theme. Possible future missions are 105454 VH
PART 1 [000485] presented. Geology 11 & Earth 18 min IS 1986
AT THE AUTUMN RIVER CAMP: Sciences 12 0104 English 60 min A film without words, using a blend of
PART 2 [000486] puppet animation and the pinscreen
AT THE CARIBOU CROSSING NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION technique. Evocative, romantic story of
PLACE: PART 1 [000477] 100040 KT a man’s obsession with a mysterious
BUILDING A KAYAK: PART 1 12 min I 1993 and benign spirit. 0714 English
[000475] The Newspapers in Education 18 min
BUILDING A KAYAK: PART 2 programs produced by the Ontario
[000476] Community Newspapers Association THE NIGHTINGALE
THE ESKIMO: FIGHT FOR LIFE are a comprehensive approach to 101536 VH
[000474] using the community newspaper in the 60 min IS 1983
FISHING AT THE STONE WEIR: classroom. Encourages group work Mick Jagger makes his video drama as
PART 1 [000479] and discussion across many subject the Emperor, a man surrounded by
FISHING AT THE STONE WEIR: areas. 0763 English 12 min priceless treasures and unscrupulous
PART 2 [000480] courtiers. But riches and power can’t
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buy him true friendship - or true love. NOEL CHEZ LES PIONNIERS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
0204 English 60 min DU HAUT-CANADA 102466 VH
101360 VH 47 min 1992
NIKE, GODDESS OF VICTORY 15 min PS 1975 As the auroral curtains shimmer
106786 RE Version française de 374 VR 019. throughout the film, we experience a
IJS 0495 French 15 min visual panorama of animated legends,
Excavated on the Isle of Samothrace in international space launches, and
1863, the original colossal staute was LE NOEL DE HOODOO indegenous people and scientists
reassembled and partly restored, MCFIGGIN offering their perceptions of the
becoming one of the most celebrated 101353 VH wondrous northern lights. Closed
art treasures of the world. The artist is 8 min I 1988 Captioned for the Hearing Impaired.
unknown but expert opinions place it as LES FETES CANADIENNES SERIE 1054 English 47 min
a product of a 3rd century A.D. master SERIES - Un conte de Stephen B.
sculptor. English Leacock. Hoodoo est un enfant NORTHWEST MOUNTED
charmant. A Noöl, il a pris toutes ses POLICE
NISGA’A: DANCING IN BOTH èconomies pour offrir de beaux For descriptions see individual titles:
WORLDS cadeaux à ses parents. Et pour ses THE GREAT MARCH, PART 1
200299 DV propres cadeaux, il s’est dit que les [002190]
43 min JS 2008 anges veilleraient à lui apporter ce qu’il THE GREAT MARCH, PART TWO
Documents the historic journey of the dèsire le plus. 0714 French 8 min [002191]
Nisga’a people of the Nass Valley of
British Columbia to achieve a modern- NOR’WESTERS, THE
day treaty that secures their traditional NORMAN JEWISON, 107524 VH
terriotry and retains their centuries-old FILMMAKER 19 min I 1992
culture, traditions and way of life. This 104989 VH Here in colourful detail is the fascinating
DVD has recommended status for SS 49 min JS 1985 story of the North West Company and
8-11, BC First Nations studies 12, Civic Toronto-born Norman Jewison has his their amazing fur empire. It includes
Studies 12 and Law 12 in BC schools. string of Hollywood successes - this is historic detail of their explorations and
0414 English 43 min an intriguing study of a man in action exploits; their contact with numerous
who is seen directing a large Indian tribes; the now famous Fort
NISGA’A TRIBAL COUNCIL: international cast and crew in the film William trading post and their efforts to
LAND CLAIMS version of the musical hit Fiddler on the stymie settlement of the Canadian
107225 VH Roof. 0714 English 49 min West. 0066 English 19 min
7 min S 1995
Nisga’a tribal chief talks about his THE NORMAN MACKENZIE ART NOSEY MRS. RAT (CC)
people, their land and the process of GALLERY, SASKATCHEWAN 105744 VH
land claims. Great photography!! 28 min I 1993
104697 VH READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
0747 English 7 min 30 min JS 1975 video shows how an investigative mind
Examines the physical facilities of the can lead to scientific discoveries. Also
NO FIXED ADDRESS gallery as well as activities within the included is an interview with Dr. Jane
9O1076 VH gallery and the community. 0867 Goodall. It follows the standard
48 min I 1986 English 30 min "Reading Rainbow" series format: an
This powerful program reveals what life introduction to the story with live
is like for the quarter of a million NORMAN MCLAREN ON THE footage; the story; concept
Canadians who are unable to afford development with further live footage;
adequate housing and are forced to CREATIVE PROCESS
105155 VH and related book reviews by children.
seek space in crowded hostels, filthy English Language Arts K-7 0104
hotel rooms and even the streets; it’s a 114 min PS 1992
This package of 2 videos plus a book English 28 min
constant and daily struggle for survival.
0319 English 48 min gives an inspiring look at the animator
as a fine artist. A selection of 14 films NOT SO DIFFERENT (CC)
Social Studies spanning an illustrious career is shown 101626 VH
on 1 video while McLaren’s methods 7 min I 1994
NO LOGO: BRANDS, are demystified on video #2. 0714 Set in the land of Same where the law
GLOBALIZATION, RESISTANCE English 114 min of the land is SAMENESS. Everyone
001785 VH has to behave the same, wear the
40 min JS 2003 same clothes, live in the same houses,
No Logo, based on the best-selling NORTH WEST MOUNTED etc. Everything runs smoothly
book by Canadian journalist and POLICE (although it’s a bit dull!), until the arrival
activist Naomi Klein, reveals the 107429 VH of some DIFFERENT people, causing a
reasons behind the backlash against 22 min IS 1985 wave of differentness to spread across
the growing economic and cultural This programme studies their history the land. 0599 English 7 min
reach of multinational companies. from formation, through the North West
0414 English 40 min Rebellion, gold strikes, Arctic A NOTE FOR EVERY FINGER
adventures and to its current status as 105088 VH
NOCTURNES (ANIMATION) the R.C.M.P. 0066 English 22 min 13 min I 1991
105458 VH INSTRUMENTS OF THE SYMPHONY
9 min IS 1988 NORTHERN GAMES ORCHESTRA SERIES - This video
A musician composes a symphony. 105310 VH traces the development of the harp, the
From where does he draw the 25 min IJ 1981 harpsichord and the piano,
inspiration that guides his pen over the demonstrating the similarities and
zA video about the traditional games of
score? NOCTURNES reveals the the Inuit as they are practised 800 km differences among the instruments. A
secret processes of that inspiration, north of the Arctic Circle by youth in combination of live demonstration,
reaching back to the cosmic sources of animated clips and technical graphics
competition from communities across
all artistic creativity. 0714 English the North. 0714 English 25 min are used to present the musical and
9 min scientific concepts. 0104 English
13 min
148
NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT : contributed to the formation of the prince. The prince marries the maid
VIRUSES province. The population ebbed and and they return to his kingdom. 0983
000154 VH flowed from the major wars that shaped English 26 min
16 min JS 1994 Canada and the United States. The Primary
THE SECRET OF LIFE SERIES - history of the area, the connection to
Describes the destructive impact of the West Africa and a description of the NUTRITION : EATING WELL
influenza virus on the human three main Black communities are 104063 VH
population. The nature of the immune features of this program. See 971 VR 25 min IJ 1985
system and how it is equipped to 605 for PART 1. 0506 English 60 Portrays a group of students with
recognize and destroy antigens are min different nutritional needs as they learn
explored. Genetics of the influenza about the various paths to good
virus is described, with emphasis on NOVA SERIES nutrition; includes information on the
how antigenic drift and antigenic shift For descriptions see individual titles:
AVALANCHE! [000731] importance of protein, minerals,
contribute to changes in the viral carbohydrates, fat, fiber, and water...
genome. Also examined is how
0689 English 25 min
virologists prepare tailor-made NOW HEAR THIS
vaccines for future influenza epidemics. 001718 VH
Finally, an explanation is offered for why 25 min IJ 2002
SOMETHING FOR EVERY BODY:
influenza epidemics frequently arise in BODY ATLAS SERIES - The ears are a
NUTRITION KIT
the Far East. 1062 English 16 min 002131 KT
masterpiece of miniature engineering. 10 min JS 2005
But their most important role is in This kit prepared by the Vancouver
LA NOURRITURE controlling our sense of balance. This
Coastal Health Community Nutritionist
107546 VH is a title from the Body Atlas series. has many resources and activities that
10 min PS 1970 0390 English 25 min will make learning about healthy eating
Version française de 971 VR 519. fun. A wellness approach that
0495 French 10 min NOW WE’RE TALKIN’ : emphasizes positive messages about
TEENAGE SEXUALITY eating and body image is used. The
LA NOUVELLES BRULANTES 000161 VH jeopardy game is a fun way to ensure
107269 VH 15 min JS 1997 that most students will understand the
30 min IS 1987 An overview of some of the issues key messages. 0279 English 10
(Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Marie relating to human reproduction and min
a trouvè un emploi d’ètè comme sexuality. Introduces the many
journaliste. Elle doit faire un reportage methods of birth control. Published by NUTRITION LABELS: OUR
sur une vieille recette indienne. Planned Parenthood, New York City for GUIDES TO HEALTHY EATING
Comme elle doit se la procurer auprès use as an educational tool. 0487 104572 VH
de sa grand-mère de l’autre côtè du English 15 min 18 min JA 1993
lac, elle et sa cousine partent en canot. Get smart! Eat healthy! This new
Soudainement, elles aperçoivent un NUCLEAR POWER program explains how to read the new
feu de forlt, et rèalisent que la grand- 102481 VH food labels, and how to interpret the
mère est en danger. N’ècoutant que 31 min S 1992 nutrition facts on labels; it defines key
leurs instincts, elles se lancent à sa This "companion" program to "Nuclear terms such as calories, cholesterol,
rescousse le lendemain c’est avec Physics" looks at the practical sodium, carbohydrates, dietary fibre,
surprise qu’elles lisent un reportage application of nuclear energy and and more; and shows how to relate the
sur leur sauvetage dans le journal. includes footage from nuclear power Nutrition Facts label information to the
Marie qui veut ltre journaliste n’a pas stations and fusion laboratories. It also new Food Guide. All ages will benefit
su profiter de cette occasion qui se touches on the environmental impact of from this increased awareness
prèsentait à elle. 0571 French 30 nuclear power generation. There is concerning nutrition. 0599 English
min some Canadian content. Physics 11 & 18 min
12 0267 English 31 min
NOVA ADVENTURES IN O CANADA
SCIENCE LA NUIT 000266 VH
For descriptions see individual titles: 102307 VH 2 min KPIJS 1997
HURRICANE! [000114] 28 min I 1990 A stunning rendition of the national
LIGHTNING [000343] Prèsente une approache thèmatique anthem! Contemporary and archival
THE MIRACLE OF LIFE [000162] de plusieurs aspects de la nuit. Les footage capturing the essence of
ODYSSEY OF LIFE PART 1 : THE sujets discutès sont: la nature des Canada comes together with an
ULTIMATE JOURNEY [000164] ètoiles, les animaux nocturnes tels les outstanding performance of "O
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : chauve-souris et les hiboux et la Canada" by a 57 piece orchestra. The
COLOSSEUM [000178] diffèrence entre la flourescence et la video is without words. Sing along in
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : phosphorescence. Des sketches the language of your choice. CD ROM
INCA [000179] humoristiques illustrent les sommets INCLUDED. 0714 English 2 min
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : psychologiques inexpliquès dont on fait
OBELISK [000180] l’expèrience la nuit, de mlme que les OBACHAN’S GARDEN
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : problèmes d’insomnie. 0104 French 013163 VH
PYRAMID [000177] 28 min 94 min JS 2001
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : In 1923, Asayo Murakami left
STONEHENGE [000181] NUTCRACKER, THE (CC) Hiroshima and settled in a fishing
TORNADO! [000113] PR0518 VH village in Steveston, B.C. Her family has
THE UNIVERSE WITHIN [000163] 26 min P 1978 memories of a happy woman who sang,
This video is based on the classic tale danced and nurtured a colourful flower
NOVA SCOTIA : AGAINST THE by Hoffman and set to the music of garden, but underneath, the memory of
TIDES Tchaikovsky. The story focuses on a what she left in Japan haunted her
107556 VH prince who has been turned into a deeply. Grandaughter and filmmaker
60 min IS 1994 nutcracker by the magic spell of the Linda Ohama discovers a painful,
HYMN TO FREEDOM SERIES - PART Mouse Queen. The love and friendship buried past in poignant interviews with
2: The Nova Scotia story speaks to the of the maid, however, breaks the spell her 103 year old grandmother. 0714
waves of immigrants who eventually and the nutcracker is turned back into a English 94 min
149
OCD: THE WAR INSIDE OCTOPUS, THE (CC) OISONS ET LE FROID 1
013214 VH PR0411 VH 002071 VH
72 min SA 2002 11 min PI 10 min IJ 2002
They seem like ordinary people. They This program explains the anatomy, A young biologist at Laval University
have no physical disabilities and have eating habits, and general life cycle of adopts seven Canada geese to study
every appearance of being as the octopus. 0983 English 11 min their developmental and feeding
functional as the next person. But their processes, as shown in this modern
Primary and effective video. 0414 French
lives have been shadowed by the
crippling effects of Obsessive 10 min
Compulsive Disorder, a misunderstood ODYSSEY OF LIFE PART 1 :
anxiety disorder characterized by THE ULTIMATE JOURNEY OISONS ET LE FROID 2
intrusive thoughts, nagging fears and 000164 VH 002072 VH
ritualistic behaviour.The video 60 min IJS 1986 9:41 min IJ 2002
documents the personal stories of In the second episode of the series, the
NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE biologist at Laval university who has
several individuals and their families, SERIES - NOVA explores life’s origins
including Andrew, Grace,Tricia and adopted seven Canada geese studies
as you examine both the differences their resistance to the cold and frost.
Marvin, who fight to survive a war between and the uncanny similarities
inside their minds. Their stories reveal The video demonstrates how the
of the fetal development of humans and understanding of a lower form of life
a deeper aspect to the disorder, which animals. 0585 English 60 min
goes beyond the constant hand (fish) can help understnad a higher
washing, door locking and other form of life. 0414 French 9:41 min
repetitive acts typically associated with OF JAPANESE DESCENT
it. 0714 English 72 min 107464 VH OKANADA : BEHIND THE LINES
21 min JS 1945
AT OKA
107301 VH
OCEAN ENVIRONMENTS : 3-D About the re-location of the Japanese 33 min S 1994
SEA living in B.C. to internment camps. Provides a rare view of the 1990 Oka
000050 VH Describes the 3 levels of Japanese Crisis from beginning to end when the
15 min I 1993 who were moved. Rare footage. 0714 Mohawks and their supporters walked
3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT English 21 min out. From within the Mohawk
SERIES - 3-2-1 CLASSROOM encampment cameraman/reporter
CONTACT is a series of eight television OF LIVES UPROOTED Albert Nerenberg filmed the events,
shows which empasize the process of emotions and personalities that made
scientific investigation. Ocean 107572 VH
10 min IS 1991 up the Mohawk Warrior Society and
Environments : 3-D Sea explains that their circle of supporters. The
although oceans may look the same The quick voices and vivid drawings of perspectives of both the Mohawk
from the surface, underneath different Salvadoran and Guatemalan children Warrior Society and the Clan Mothers
environments offer support to different communicate the terrors of civil war. are examined within the context of the
sea dwelling creatures. It explains how 0714 English 10 min video. First Nations Studies 12 0104
the animal life in each environment English 33 min
depends on conditions such as depth, OF MICE AND MEN
temperature, salinity and oxygen/ 105577 VH OLD ENOUGH TO HURT
carbon dioxide content of the water. 100927 VH
0104 English 15 min 150 min JA 1990
A portrayal of John Steinbeck’s novel 30 min S 1994
about two itinerant farmhands in the A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES -
SPACE EXPLORATION - OCEAN rual southern U.S. 0913 English Subject: Young Offenders Act. 0953
EXPLORATION 150 min English 30 min
000414 VH
50 min IJ 1998 OLD-GROWTH FOREST: AN
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY OFFICERS OF THE COURT ECOSYSTEM
SERIES - Space Exploration, the first 100938 VH 104453 VH
of two programs on this video, shows 25 min S 1983 25 min JA 1994
the tools humans invented to explore Combines interviews with a police Interactions of plants and animals in
space. Did you know it takes 100 tons officer, justice of the peace, crown old-growth forests of the Pacific
of fuel for a rocket to orbit the Earth? counsel, defence lawyer, sheriff and Northwest demonstrate ecological
Meet Dr. Linda Horn, a NASA scientist, provincial court judge, with scenes of principles, including predator-prey
who’s helping to develop the Cassini their activities. 0809 English 25 relationships, decomposition,
spacecraft. Destination: Saturn! min adaptation, and recycling of nutrients.
Ocean Exploration, the second 0689 English 25 min
program, helps us understand the OFFSHORE OIL AND NATURAL
Earth better. Get a glimpse of the GAS OLD MOTHER WITCH
special tools required for ocean 104307 VH 101426 VH
exploration and find out why "ocean 28 min K
30 min JS 1992
investigation" is so crucial to life on Neighbourhood kids get pleasure from
land. 0574 English 50 min This documentary examines how oil taunting and annoying the elderly next
and natural gas deposits developed in door neighbour Mrs. Oliver, who lives
the sedimentary geological formations alone. Despite David’s parents’
OCTAVIO PAZ : ART AND deep below the surface of the ocean off suggestions that they try to befriend her,
REVOLUTION IN MEXICO the coast of Atlantic Canada. An they continue their pranks from time to
107570 VH interesting array of graphics and other time. On Halloween they dare one of
60 min S 1990 illustrations are combined with an the group to ring her bell. Upon doing
Nowhere but in Mexico has history extensive series of video images to so, it is discovered that she has fallen
been painted as superbly; nowhere illustrate the time and hard work that go in the dark on her porch and needs
else have outspokenly polemical into the process of discovering these help. Through a change of heart, she
painters produced such great art. natural resources. 0470 English is rescued and her life is saved by their
0380 English 60 min 30 min actions. 0803 English 28 min
150
OLYMPIC HERITAGE II: 60 OMNI SCIENCE - VIDEO 9 ON THE BRINK : PORTRAITS
YEARS AT THE WINTER OLYMP 104386 VH OF MODERN SCIENCE
105306 VH 30 min IJ 1993 000156 VH
14 min IS 1990 1) Espace I: La future station spatiale, 16 min JS 1994
Highlights of sixty years of Olympic Vers la planète Mars, Le "bouclier THE SECRET OF LIFE SERIES -
Winter Games. 0750 English 14 spatial" amèricain. 2) L’astronomie: Examines ongoing research in the
min Les connaissances modernes sur les genetics of cancer. Emphasis is on
ètoiles, Communication avec d’autres how each researcher applies the
ESPACE II; ESPACE IV; formes de vie intelligente, Les principles of controlled
AERONAUTIQUE radiotèlèscopes, 3) Espace III: Le experimentation, including hypothesis
013169 VH tèlèscope spatial, Le scaphandre formation, observation, data collection,
30 min IJS 1996 spatial, Le mal de l’espace. 0798 and the sharing of research results to
SERIE OMNISCIENCE - Espace II: La French 30 min reach meaningful conclusions. Factors
navette spatiale, fonctionnement des that control cell growth, location of a
lanceurs et des fusees, realisation de gene for breast cancer, the
nombreuses experiences scientifiques; OMNISCIENCE mechanisms of metasis, and the
Espace IV: La fusee Ariane, fabrication For descriptions see individual titles: ethical considerations of using human
d’un satellite, le vehicule spatial ESPACE II; ESPACE IV; genes for cancer research are explored
Hermes et le lanceur Ariane 5; AERONAUTIQUE [013169] in detail. 1062 English 16 min
Aeronautique: Le fonctionnement d’un ARCHITECTURE; MATERIAUX; LA
moteur a reaction. 0798 French CONSERVATION [013170] ON THE LOOSE
30 min ESPACE I; L’ASTRONOMIE; 105640 VH
ESPACE III [013168] 30 min PI 1989
ARCHITECTURE; MATERIAUX; OMNI SCIENCE - VIDEO 1 [103898]
LA CONSERVATION SEUSS SERIES - A triple treat. The
OMNI SCIENCE - VIDEO 2 [103899] Sneetches are ostrich-like beings who
013170 VH
30 min IJS 1995 live on beaches. The Zax are two
SERIE OMNISCIENCE - Architecture: ON CHALLENGED WINGS stubborn creatures who refuse to step
Les edifices en hauteur, la maison 105309 VH aside for each other. Green Eggs and
intelligente, le beton; Materiaux: Les 58 min KPIJS 1992 Ham is about wily Sam-I-Am whose
supraconducteurs, les plastiques, les favorite dish is an abomination. Dr.
An uplifting documentary about 0807 English 30 min
textiles techniques; La Conservation: handicapped people who are able to
Puissants moyens de restaurer et overcome their physical disabilities and
conserver. 0798 French 30 min excel in sports and recreation activities, ON THE NOSE: THE HUMAN
as well as in real life. 0104 English SENSES SERIES
ESPACE I; L’ASTRONOMIE; 58 min 103846 VH
ESPACE III 13 min PI 1982
013168 VH This film shows how odor molecules
81 min JS 1994 ON MY HONOR enter the nose and are picked up by
SERIE OMNISCIENCE - Espace I: La 105623 VH smell receptors that carry the
future station spatiale, vers la planete 28 min I 1989 information to the brain. 0689
Mars, le bouclier spatial americain. Based on the book by Marion Dane English 13 min
L’Astronomie: Les connaissances Bauer. When his best friend drowns
modernes sur les etoiles, while they both are swimming in a ON TOP OF THE WORLD :
Communication avec d’autres formes treacherous river that they promised CANADA
de vie intelligente, les radiotelescopes. never to go near, Joel is devastated 106572 VH
Espace III: Le telescope spatial, le and terrified to tell both sets of parents. 60 min IS 1992
scaphandre spatial, le mal de l’espace. 0058 English 28 min From the Atlantic to the Pacific to the
0798 French 81 min Arctic... through the Rockies and
OMNI SCIENCE - VIDEO 1 ON SHAKY GROUND (CC) Prairies... over the tundra... past lakes,
103898 VH 102149 VH beaches and Niagara Falls... touring
30 min IJ 1993 12 min SS 1994 historical and modern cities... hiking in
SERIE OMNISCIENCE - 1: Le MATHSPHERE SERIES - Analyses the the rainforest... tracking polar bears,
Toucher. Physiologie du toucher, la risks associated with earthquakes. deer and eagles... and tracing the many
main, les grands brûlès. 2) Le Goût. Probabilities are calculated for both peoples and events that have helped to
Physiologie du gout, la cuisine, un earthquake occurrence and injury due shape this great country. International
laboratoire, les arômes de demain. 3) to an earthquake. Rural and urban television host Anne Martin invites you
L’odorat. Comment fonctionne-t-il?, la situations are compared. Earth on an intriguing journey to every
mèmoire des odeurs, la prèparation Science 11 & Geology 12 0104 province and territory across Canada.
des parfums. 0798 French 30 min English 12 min 0470 English 60 min
OMNI SCIENCE - VIDEO 2 ONCE THERE WAS A TREE

ON STRIKE : THE WINNIPEG (CC)
103899 VH GENERAL STRIKE, 1919
30 min IJ 1993 103194 VH
000846 VH 29 min I 1994
SERIE OMNISCIENCE - 1) Le
cerveau: Le onde fabuleux du rlve, 19:46 min IJS 1991 READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
L’influx nerveux et neurotransmetteurs THE PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE video explores different types of trees
chimiques, La rèsonance magnètique WEST SERIES - The story of the and their importance to humans,
nuclèaire et l’èlectroencèphalographie. Winnipeg General Strike of 1919, animals and the planet. It follows the
2) La vision: Les yeux, des outils d’une retold through the words of the men standard "Reading Rainbow" series
prècision incomparable, Coopèration and women who were there. Actors format: an introduction to the story with
entre l’oeil et le cerveau, La vision recreate the dramatic struggle, from live footage; the story; concept
artificielle. 3) L’ouie: Voyage à l’intèrieur the rise of the One Big Union to the development with further live footage;
de l’oreille, Progrès scientifique dans le shattering events of Bloody Saturday. and related book reviews by children.
monde de la musique, Les techniques Closed captioned. 0714 English English Language Arts K-7 0104
d’enregistrement. 0798 French 19:46 min English 29 min
30 min
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ONCE UPON A DINOSAUR AND suggestions for accompanying THE ORIGIN AND
OTHER TALES OF LONG AGO activities. 0870 English DEVELOPMENT OF NATO
101644 VH (1945-1991)
27 min PI 1996 000048 VH
HOW DINOSAURS LEARNED TO FLY. OPEN I 20 min JS 1991
The dinosaurs were headed for trouble. 200334 DV GEOGRAPHY IN U.S. HISTORY
They ate nothing but junk food. They 30 min IJS 2006 SERIES - Investigates how
never brushed their teeth. They stayed The open i legacy package is intended international political events following
up all night long. The early mammals for use by educators and others World War II led to the Cold War and
tried to warn them, "You’ll all be extinct wishing to explore issues pertaining to the formation of NATO. Discusses the
if you keep that up!" But the dinosaurs media and disability. A study guide - actions of President Harry S. Truman
just laughed ... (6 min.) THE Pacific Cinematheque’s first fully digital and George F. Kennan in NATO’s
EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES. The resource - introduces and explores formation as an instrument of U.S
well-known tale of the foolish emperor curriculum possibilities associated with foreign policy and describes the effect
who learns a lesson from a wise child. media production programming for of NATO on international relations in
(9 min.) THE LONG ENCHANTMENT. youth and young adults with disabilities. Europe from the 1950s and 1960s.
"Once upon a time" ends "happily ever Features 5 short films written, directed Evaluates its contributions to the
after" in this spellbinding animated fairy and produced by youth with disabilities. achievement of U.S. foreign policy
tale about a little girl, a wondrous pony 0414 English 30 min objectives and identifies the unifying
and a wicked wizard. (12 min.) 0714 characteristics and common interests
English 27 min ORDEAL BY FIRE (1915 TO of the countries that formed NATO.
1929): EPISODE 12A 0634 English 20 min
ONE OF THEM 001798 VH
013210 VH 60 min IJS 2002 ORIGINES
25:24 min JS 2001 CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY For descriptions see individual titles:
Freedom from bullying, name-calling SERIES - While war efforts dominated CHARLES CHARRON DIT CABANA,
and violence motivates the high school the news and the attention of VOYAGEUR [002098]
seniors in this school-based drama. Canadians, on the home front, LOUIS HEBERT,APOTHICAIRE
Jamie is shocked when she and her significant changes were in the making. [002100]
best friend become victims of Led by Nellie McClung, Canadian
homophobic name-calling. But she women were changing the fabric of ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF
must face up to her own reactions as Canadian society, advocating CANADA SERIES
she realizes that her friend is "one of Prohibition and the right of women to For descriptions see individual titles:
them" and needs her support. And vote. 0189 English 60 min BALANCE OF POWER [YRY014]
Jamie’s boyfriend must decide if he will DISPLACED PERSONS [YRY012]
support Jamie. With a focus on EMPIRE BUILDERS [YRY013]
homophobia and discrimination, not ORDEAL BY FIRE (1915 TO FALL OF NEW FRANCE [YRY015]
sexual behaviour, the dramatization 1929): EPISODE 12B THE FIRST EUROPEANS [YRY007]
prompts viewers to examine their own 001802 VH FORMING A NATION [YRY019]
responses and promote a safe school 60 min IJS 2001 GROWING PAINS [YRY018]
environment for all students. 0714 CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY THE KEY TO CANADA [YRY009]
English 25:24 min SERIES - Despite the fact that over PARTING OF THE WAYS [YRY016]
350 000 Canadians enlisted in the first PARTNERS IN TRADE [YRY011]
ONIONS AND GARLIC (CC) few years of World War I, casualties STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL
101623 VH and the overall extent of the war [YRY017]
5 min I 1994 necessitated, at least in the eyes of the
A Hebrew Fable. Hearing of a kingdom Borden government, the need for more ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF
where they don’t have onions, Saul, a troops. Also recounts the post war CANADA SERIES
friendly fellow, decides to travel there years when Canadians began For descriptions see individual titles:
and introduce the "King of the Garden" rebuilding their lives. Discusses the GOD AND MAMMON [YRY010]
to this onion-less kingdom. 0599 story of life in Quebec after World War I THE TREASURE HUNT [YRY008]
English 5 min - a growing call for an independent
French nation, an exodus of citizens to ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF
ONTARIO : A HISTORY BURIED the U.S. and a provincial government CANADA SERIES
107557 VH intent on rebuilding the Quebec For descriptions see individual titles:
60 min IS 1994 economy by encouraging American THE FIRST NATIONS [107516]
HYMN TO FREEDOM SERIES - PART investment. 0189 English 60 min LOST CIVILIZATIONS [107517]
3: Reta Duvall-Cummings is the First Nations (Socials)
matriarch of her clan. She is the O’SIEM : ONE MAN’S
granddaughter of Pleasant Duvall who POWERFUL JOURNEY OF
came by foot from New Orleans all the ORGANIC EVOLUTION SERIES HEALING CC
way to Collingwood in the 1860’s. For descriptions see individual titles: 101040 VH
Reta’s story represents the lives of DARWIN NATURALLY [LS0884] 54 min 1997
many of the people who came to FACTORING IN MENDEL [001003] Seventeen years ago, Gene Harry’s
Ontario to freedom (following the THE MEIOTIC MIX [000912] aunt Josephine Grant, Indian Shaker
passage in the US of the Fugitive Slave Church Minister for the Musqueam
Act) along the infamous Underground ORIGAMI Nation, persuaded prison authorities to
Railroad. SEE 971VR605 for PART 1. release her nephew into her care. Thus
9 min PS 1967 begun Gene’s quest to heal himself.
O’SIEM gives a rare tour of the many
OPEN BOOK VIDEO A The Japanese art of paper folding as landscapes in Gene’s life as a Healer,
101921 VH practised both by skilled fingers and
Spirit Dancer, cultural canoe paddler,
KPIJSCATP 1988 the less adept hands of children. Indian Shaker Church Minister and
Video of 4 stories: Jillian Jiggs, Shows that anyone can learn, devoted father. This the story of
experiment and take pleasure from this
Wynken, Blynken and Nod, The Owl connections -both physical and
and the Pussy Cat, and How to Get Rid art. 0714 English 9 min spiritual. It demonstrates the power of
of Bad Dreams. Guide provides the past, the power of love and above
152
all the power of kindness. 0714 First Nations (Socials) OUR SOLAR SYSTEM:
English 54 min INVESTIGATING
ENVIRONMENTS BEYOND
OTARIES, ESPECE EN PERIL OUR HIROSHIMA (CC) EARTH
002070 VH 106905 VH 000498 VH
7 min J 2003 43 min JS 1996 25 min IJ 1998
Unlike northern otaries (eared seals Setsuko Nakamura Thurlow was This video presents known facts about
and sea-lions) which maintain a stable thirteen when the first atomic bomb our solar system using models and
population, southern otaries are destroyed her city and killed several excellent footage from NASA moon
experiencing a decrease in population. family members. Her vivid, eyewitness voyages and the latest discovery
Contrary to what scientists first testimony is interspersed with archival satellite "Voyager 2". The exploratory
thought, this has nothing to do with footage from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, journey begins with the Sun - the
human presence. The video examines bringing alive the reality of an centre of the solar system and then
how the transfer of their diet from fat to unimaginable horror. By studies each planet. There is also
lean fish is related to cyclic climate acknowledging Canada’s involvement footage and discussion of comets and
change. 0414 French 7 min in the development of the bomb, we are the Milky Way, as well as a section on
made aware of the responsibility that teaching/learning activities before and
OTHELLO we all bear to end the nuclear threat. after viewing the video. This video
105923 VH 0714 English 43 min replaces 523 VR 049 ’Our Universe’.
195 min S 1982 0267 English 25 min
William Shakespeare series featuring
William Marshall, Ron Moody and OUR HOME IN SPACE OUR SOLAR SYSTEM : THE
Jenny Agutter. A fine tale of jealousy 000718 VH INNER PLANETS
and treachery. (2 videos) 0749 15 min P 1999 102232 VH
English 195 min Through this video children gain an 26 min IJS 1992
understanding of the familiar sights in THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
THE OTHER SIDE OF BLUE: our sky - the sun, planets, comets, SERIES - Experience the Inner Worlds
THE TRUTH ABOUT TEENAGE moon, and stars. They see the earth’s of our solar system - from the smooth
DEPRESSION relationship to the sun, and our moon’s plains of Mercury to the frigid red
000988 VH to the earth. Students come to realize mega-mountains of Mars. Packed with
31 min JS 2000 such things as tides, orbits, and that spectacular video footage,
This documentary, shot in classic MTV stars are far, far, far, away. Computer photographs, and animations. This
style features four young people telling graphics, NASA footage, and singing video takes a fun and informative
their stories about depression and puppets make astronomy principles voyage aboard a homemade spacecraft
attempted suicide. Dr. Elyse Dubo of fun, easy and unforgettable. IRP to Mercury, Venus, Earth, the Moon
the Youth Psychiatry Mood Disorders science k-7. 0929 English 15 min and Mars. Interesting facts about each
Program at Toronto’s Sunnybrook planet are presented, such as size,
Hospital and her colleagues produced composition, relative position in the
this video to help teens, their parents OUR IMMUNE SYSTEM solar system, gravity, and temperature.
and teachers better understand the 103856 VH 0032 English 26 min
signs and symptoms of clinical
depression. 0167 English 31 min 25 min JS 1988
The immune system protects the
OUR SOLAR SYSTEM : THE
human body from disease-producing
OUTER PLANETS
THE OTHER WORLD 102231 VH
103044 16 micro-organisms. While emphasizing
the role of antibodies, the film also 29 min IJS 1992
19:02 min IJS 1991 THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
Explores the world of plant and animal includes discussion of immunological
memory and vaccination. 0689 SERIES - The story of a young girl,
life in a Canadian stream showing Nina, and her stuffed bear, Bernie, who
underwater life cycles and the English 25 min
convert an old Volkswagen microbus
interdependence of insect, fish, into a spaceship for a trip through the
mammal and the water. 0714 solar system. The first program covers
English 19:02 min OUR PLANETARY POLICE
Mercury, Venus, Earth, Earth’s moon
100916 VH and Mars. The second covers the
OTHERWISE KNOWN AS 30 min IJS 1993 asteroid belt, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune,
SHEILA THE GREAT The U.N.’s role is changing with the Pluto and their moons, and Saturn and
105571 VH advent of the Post-Cold War world. its rings and moons. Especially
25 min I 1989 Gone are the days of Superpower instructional of these programs is that
Ten-year-old Sheila Tubman strives to "gridlock" in the General Assembly. As after the computer has told Nina about
overcome her fears of swimming and the U.N. takes a more active role in each planet, she reviews and
dogs with the help of family and new maintaining world peace and order, recapitulates the information. A useful
friends in Judy and Lawrence Blume’s many questions and concerns arise. and engaging resource for introducing
live-action version of the book. 0983 This 5 part video offers students insight a unit on the solar system in a middle
English 25 min into the background, politics and school classroom. 0032 English
personalities that affect the "new world 29 min
OUR HERITAGE: A LESSON order. 0274 English 30 min
FOR THE FUTURE OUR SUN AND ITS PLANETS
YRY002 VH (2ND ED)
22 min IJ 1992 OUR PUPPET IS BORN 102226 VH
A school field trip to Burnaby Museum 104832 VH 16 min
provides some unexpected events and 28 min P 1973 specially designed model, telescopic
new meaning to the word "heritage" for After a traditional hand puppet is built, photographs, and telescopic motion
Sarah as she is catapulted "back to the children are encouraged to construct pictures help young astronomers learn
future" when Gordy Haddon magically their own puppet forms. Various puppet what a planet, sun, and solar system
transports her back to his life in Burnaby forms are demonstrated. 0094 are, and how Earth and eight other
in 1922. Turning the tables, Sarah then English 28 min planets moving around the sun form
transports Gordy into her Burnaby of our solar system. Computer
the 1990’s. 0147 English 22 min simulations help visualize the nine
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planets and their moons or rings. The OUTLET: QUEER YOUTH OWL MOON
differences in days, seasons and years SPEAK OUT 101847 VH
relate to the orbital distance from the 001688 VH 8 min 1990
sun. 0645 English 16 min 27 min JS 2002 From the Caldecott Medal book by
Outlet gives audiences the straight Jane Yolen. Iconographic colour.
goods on growing up queer in a 1037 English 8 min
OUR WONDERFUL BODY heterosexual world. Featuring candid
SERIES stories about the challenges of coming
For descriptions see individual titles: THE OWL WHO MARRIED A
out, "Outlet" reminds us how complex GOOSE : AN ESKIMO LEGEND
EAT WELL, GROW WELL (2ND ED.) identitiy is and how rarely people are
(CC) [103907] 101634 VH
supported in exploring it. Above all, 8 min JS 1974
HOW WE KEEP FIT (2ND ED.) this video celebrates people for having
[104089] In this Inuit legend it is plausible
the courage to be true to enough that a goose should capture the
themselves...whatever their orientation. fancy of an owl and that the owl should
OUT IN OUTER SPACE 0574 English 27 min be quite bewildered by what follows. It
002187 VH is a story with the wry humour
30 min P 2005 THE OUTSIDERS characteristic of many Inuit tales, for
BETWEEN THE LIONS SERIES - In ILA058 VH audiences young or old. Sand-on-glass
this episode Grandpa tells a true story 91 min S 1983 animation. 0714 English 8 min
about space travel. The target vowel Francis Coppola’s powerful film of S.E.
sound in "ou". The program also Hinton’s classic youth novel. With
emphasizes story and poetry writing. lyrical imaginery and dramatic intensity, OWLS UP CLOSE
There are underlying themes of self- Coppola captures the emotional 103525 VH
esteem and facing challenges. 0058 essence of Hinton’s story and shows 55 min IJS 1991
English 30 min how it really feels to be caught between Covers 18 species of the wide-ranging
childhood’s innocence and adulthood’s North American owls. Did you know
disillusionment. 1027 English 91 that owls have 3-dimensional hearing?
OUT OF CONTROL That they can detect a mouse under
100928 VH min
Intermediate Language Arts two feet of snow and strike prey in total
30 min S 1994 darkness? That they can see better at
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - a moonless midnight than we can at
Subject: Impaired Driving. 0953 OVER CANADA : AN AERIAL noon? That the flight of even the
English 30 min ADVENTURE largest owls is virtually soundless?
000898 VH
56 min IJSA 1996 Much is known about these amazing
OUT: STORIES OF LESBIAN An awe-inspiring aerial adventure, that birds, but much of their power is still a
AND GAY YOUTH whisks you over spetacular mystery to science. A National
000699 VH mountaintops, valleys, plains and Audubon Society presentation. 0714
39:32 min JS 1998 forests. Brief lyrical narration segments English 55 min
OUT is an intimate exploration of the enhance the visual montage and
struggles and victories of gay and subtitles identify each place and OX-CART MAN
lesbian youth in Canada. Delving into geographical region as it is shown. 105614 VH
the emotional, societal and familial 0574 English 56 min 8 min KPIJSCATP 1987
conflicts lesbian and gay youth often A simpler time in American life is
face, this video breaks the damaging THE OWL AND THE LEMMING : recalled in this poetic recounting of a
silence surrounding sexual orientation AN ESKIMO LEGEND year in the life of a nineteenth century
and sexual differences. Through 101635 VH New England family. 0394 English
candid interviews with gay and lesbian 6 min K 1971 8 min
youth from varied cultural and racial An Inuit tale about the wise owl and the
heritages, issues of discrimination as foolish lemming, complete with sealskin OX CART MAN (CC)
well as the compounding problems of puppets and an Inuit music sound track. PR0457 VH
confronting racism and sexism are Useful for Social Studies enrichment or 30 min P 1986
sensitively addresses. OUT provides as a springboard for creative drama READING RAINBOW SERIES -
awareness, understanding and hope to and writing. French version is 398 MP Following a "heritage" theme, the
gay and lesbian youth, parents, 032. 0714 English 6 min feature book tells a story about a New-
counsellors and educators. 0714 England family’s life in the 1800s. The
English 39:32 min THE OWL AND THE RAVEN : AN host LeVar Burton then takes the
ESKIMO LEGEND viewers on a tour of Sturbridge Village
101633 VH Massachusettes to discover what life
OUTDOOR SCHOOL was like in the early 1800s. Time spent
105260 VH 6 min PI 1973
An Inuit tale of vanity and greed that observing a blacksmith, bartering in
26 min IS 1984 14th Century style, assisting a local
A look at the North Vancouver Outdoor explains how the raven became black.
Can serve as inspiration for children to printer, and learning how to train young
School and the variety of programs oxen are explored. 0264 English
offered to students. 0714 English invent animal tales, with their own
drawings and taped soundtracks. Same 30 min
26 min Primary
as 398 MP 066. French version is 398
MP 035. 0714 English 6 min
THE OUTER PLANETS OZONE (CC)
102236 VH OWL BOX 104642 VH
11 min 1994 106728 RE 20 min S 1991
This video uses computer enhanced IS The 1980’s discovery of a hole in the
images, graphics and photographs to Saite Period, Egypt, circa 600 B.C. This ozone layer was the beginning of the
show the make up of the surfaces and detail was on a white limestone wall of end for chlorofluorocarbons, once
atmospheres of the outer planets an Egyptian tomb, which was neatly touted as harmless wonder chemicals.
Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. From the incised in typical late hieroglyphic style. The program explains the chemistry of
GALACTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA Series. The border and box are a modern destruction of the ozone layer caused
0104 English 11 min adaptation from the original slab. by the buildup of CFC’s in the
0005 English atmosphere. Closed Captioned for the
154
Hearing Impaired. 0470 English PALETTES SERIES PARIS, JE T’AIME
20 min For descriptions see individual titles: 106337 VH
JAPANESE BRIDGES CKEY 45 min IS 1987
OZONE: PROTECTING THE [104920] Viewers accompany two young people
INVISIBLE SHIELD exploring the city’s landmarks, including
104641 VH PAPER ENGINEERING museums, bookstalls, cathedrals, high
28 min SA 1994 102142 VH school classrooms, the flea market,
Explains what ozone is and how the 20 min IJ 1994 and Paris at night. There are English
ozone layer protects the earth from MATHEMATICAL EYE SERIES - This and French narrations - good for FSL
harmful ultraviolet radiation, and video shows many activities using students. 0348 French 45 min
recounts the history of the ozone crisis paper folding to promote spatial skills in
- from the discovery of ozone depletion geometry. The construction of cubes, PARTING OF THE WAYS
to the international cooperation that pentagons and tetrahedra are some YRY016 VH
helped solve this global environmental examples demonstrated. A relationship 29 min S
problem. 0689 English 28 min is developed to show a correlation ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
between paper folding and box making. SERIES - This program looks at the
THE PACIFIC CENTURY series From the MATHEMATICAL EYE difficulties that the British authorities
For descriptions see individual titles: SERIES FOUR. . 0104 English faced in dealing with their new French
TWO COASTS OF CHINA (CC) 20 min Canadian subjects after 1760. Also,
[107032] the events that led to the American
PARADISE Revolution, the division within the
THE PACIFIC CONNECTION : 104813 VH American colonies following the Seven
TIES THAT BOUND 15 min IJ 1985 Years’ War; and the effects of the
000871 VH Within the crystal chambers of a American Revolution on Canada.
22:46 min IJ 1982 glittering palace, a Divine Bird performs 0471 English 29 min
This video introduces students to the for its Emperor, while a simple blackbird
watches enviously. Refusing to accept First Nations (Socials)
story of British Columbia’s entry into
Confederation. 0714 English his own plainness, he bedecks himself
22:46 min in stolen plumage and parades before PARTNERS IN TRADE
the Emperor. But the unfortunate YRY011 VH
PACIFIC EDGE, THE (PHYSICAL imposter fails to impress his royal host. 29 min IJ
Thrown into a cage and hurled outside ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA
GEOGRAPHY OF N. A.) I the palace walls, the blackbird discovers
107590 VH SERIES - A look at the beginnings of
that a golden cage cannot vie with the the fur trade and the use of beaver
20 min IJ 1989 open skies. 0714 English 15 min
Award winner. Geologically the most pelts in the making of felt hats. Other
active region of North America, the related developments examined in this
Pacific coast is marked by volcanoes
THE SHARP WITS IN program include the establishment of
and fault lines. The film introduces
PARAGRAPHS: ALL ABOUT Port Royal and Quebec, and
some of the landforms, plants and
CHANGE Champlain’s battle with the Iroquois in
002039 VH 1609. 0471 English 29 min
wildlife. The Pacific Ocean moderates 12 min PI 2003
extremes of temperature along the First Nations (Socials)
The Sharp Wits find themselves in the
coastline. Grinding crustal plates midst of another adventure. They
produce volcanoes such as Mount St. discover a door in the middle of LE PARTY (CC)
Helens and earthquakes such as the nowhere. The real challenge begins 106094 VH
one in San Francisco in 1906. 0689 when they step through the door and it 26 min 1992
English 20 min shuts. The Sharp Wits must learn the (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Cet èpisode
rules for starting a new paragraph in rassemble les "intrèpides" Julie et Tom
THE PAINTED DOOR order for the door to reopen. 0414 et leurs amis et contient des extraits
E00826 VH English 12 min d’èpisodes de la sèrie. Français
26 min I 1984 Langue Première K-7 0104 French
Preview required. Based on the short PARASITISM (PARASITIC 26 min
story by Sinclair Ross, The Painted FLATWORMS)
Door is a gripping story of love, regret, 000418 VH THE PARTY’S OVER
and death. John and Anne’s marriage 17 min S 1967 000575 VH
began with love, high hopes, and a 20 min S 1995
This video traces the development of
determination that hard work would parasitic flatworms, showing several FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY
make a success of their prairie farm. life-cycle stages that have rarely been SERIES - This video concentrates on
Over the years, hard work has become the collapse of the Communist Party
photographed before, including blood
more and more the dominant factor in flukes and tapeworms. The study and the political economic implications.
John’s life, draining the relationship and defines and illustrates predation, This is part of the Here to Democracy
reducing Anne to a lonely existence. series which deals with the economic,
mutualism and internal and external
0571 English 26 min parasitism. Lung and liver flukes are and, to a lesser extent, political change
English/Language Arts also shown. 0585 English 17 min experienced by the former U.S.S.R.
since its break-up. 0104 English
PALETTE IN THE SHAPE OF A PARIS 20 min
FISH (C. 5000 B.C.) L00062 VH
106735 RE 25 min IJS 1976 THE PARTY’S OVER
IS Versailles, Arc de Triomphe, fashion 104069 VH
In pit graves of pre-historic Egypt, slate collections, Notre Dame, Montmartre, 30 min JS 1991
palettes have been found from the the Flea Market, Napoleon’s Tomb are A very powerful and moving message
Badarin period through the 3rd all shown in this program. Entertaining about teenagers and drinking and
Dynasty. It appears they were used in as well as educational, it’s filled with driving. Based on actual Alberta
daily life for pulverizing malachite, the the "feeling" of Paris, the character and statistics on drinking related charges
basic ingredient of primitive eye paint. daily life of its citizens. 0130 French and accidents. 0319 English 30
(18 cm) 0008 English 25 min min
Languages
155
PAS DE DEUX of their innovative approach to form chief who led Hearne on a monumental
002168 VH and content. 0189 English 57 min trek into the Barren Lands; and of the
26 min IJ 2004 Art arrogantly single-minded Alexander
SERIE JE VIS TA VIE - Pasquale est Mackenzie, whose dash to the Pacific
un mordu du hockey et deteste le PASSPORT TO ANTARCTICA made him one of the most celebrated
ballet. Nikita, de son cote, est un 200221 DV men of his age. And it is the story of
danseur accompli quui n’a jamais joue 15 min I 2006 David Thompson, who did more than
au hockey. Les deux jeunes se lancent This 15 minute video is a presentation any other man to unlock the secrets of
bravement dans la discipline de l’autre, of how Antarctica landscape/icescape the West. The episode concludes as
non sans un certain succes. Pasquale was formed. It also presents two settlers on the prairies and gold miners
decouvre que le ballet fait appel a des scientists in Antarctica who both study in British Columbia both claim the West
aptitudes qu’il n’imaginait pas, et Nikita the Earth’s crust/glaciers and who both for themselves. Closed-captioned.
reussit a marquer un but des sa find evidence to support two very 0189 English 60 min
premiere partie de hockey. 0714 different theories about the shape,
French 26 min temperature, and climate of Antarctica PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE :
as it might have been millions of years UNDERSTANDING GENETICS
PAS DE REPIT POUR MELANIE ago. It is an interesting look at two
105830 VH 000153 VH
earth scientists using technology, 30 min J 1992
92 min I 1990 direct, and indirect evidence. 0414
Au cours d’un incroyalble ete, Melanie, Introduces the mechanics for passing
English 15 min genetic information from one
aidee par Florence, se donnera comme
mission d’apprivoiser une sorciere, de generation to the next, using Mendel’s
THE PATHFINDERS, 1670 TO original pea experiments as examples.
denouer l’enigme entourant la 1850 (EPISODE 6A)
disparition d’un cochonnet. 0823 0104 English 30 min
000980 VH
French 92 min 60 min IJS 2000
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY PAUL EHRLICH AND THE
PASCAL IN SAINT ANNE DES POPULATION BOMB
MONTS (QUEBEC) SERIES - The opening of the Canadian
West is a story of great fur-trading 101076 VH
002088 VH 47 min 1996
13 min PI 2004 empires: the Aboriginal people who
were their indispensable allies and THE NATURE OF THINGS SERIES -
I LOVE SCHOOL SERIES - Every child this is the story of one man’s struggle
in the world has one thing in common: collaborators; bold explorers and
mapmakers. The scale is epic, to alert humanity to the dangers of
school! But, the similarity often stops earth’s human population explosion
there: there are as many different covering centuries and the boundless
territory from the Great Lakes to the before we breed ourselves into
schools as there are countries in the extinction. Awakened by the work of
world. Therefore, school is an ideal way Arctic Ocean and long-sought Pacific.
It is a tale of renegades like Pierre biologists like Rachel Carson, who first
of discovering a country, its lifestyle, its recognized the harm of pesticides like
culture... 0414 French 13 min Esprit Radisson who founded an
English trading empire; of loyal soldiers DDT, which were being hailed as the
A PASSAGE TO INDIA (CC) like Pierre Gaultier de Varenne, sieur cure all for world hunger and disease,
105963 VH de la Vaerendrye, who spent a lifetime Erlich saw that nature is built of a
164 min S 1984 searching for the Sea and paid dearly series of interrelationships between
Feature film based on a book by E.M. for it: of Matonabbee,the tough Dene living things and their environment. His
Forster. This feature film set in British chief who led Hearne on a monumental ground breaking book, THE
India of the 1920s is a faithful trek into the Barren Lands; and of the POPULATION BOMB, detonated a
dramatization of Forster’s novel of the arrogant single-minded Alexander fierce controversy as it grimly warned
same name. Imperialistic Britain Mackenzie, whose dash to the Pacific us that current patterns of fertility and
maintains its tenuous hold on the made him one of the most celebrated consumerism threaten to burst nature’s
subcontinent but cracks in the rigid men of his age. And it is the story of seams. This documentary hears from
social order are beginning to appear. David Thompson, who did more than Ehrlich and his supporters as well as
The action centres around an Indian any other man to unlock the secrets of the economists and even left-wing
male who is wrongly accused of raping the We st. The episode concludes social activists who dispute his
an English woman. The stark contrast assettlers on the prairies and gold theories. 0189 English 47 min
between the opulent lifestyles of the miners in British Columbia both claim
English and Indian populace is the West for themselves. Closed- PEANUTS (HERE’S HOW) CC
highlighted. English Literature 12 captioned. 0189 English 60 min PSC028 VH
THE PATHFINDERS, 1670 TO FROM THE HERE’S HOW SERIES - A
PASSE-PASSE (CC) 1850 (EPISODE 6B) brief history of the peanut is followed by
106095 VH 000981 VH a look at the many uses of peanuts and
26 min 1992 60 min IJS 2000 how peanut butter is manufactured.
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY 0953 English 10 min
èpisode, Sophie apprend que son père SERIES - The opening of the Canadian Primary Science
est victime de chantage. Les West is a story of great fur-trading
"intrèpides" font un tour de magie qui empires: the Aboriginal people who
leur permet de dèmasquer le maı̂tre- were their indispensable allies and PEARL HARBOR TO
chanteur. Français Langue Première collaborators; bold explorers and HIROSHIMA
K-7 0104 French 26 min mapmakers. The scale is epic, HI0316 VH
covering centuries and the boundless 20 min SI 1980
PASSIONATE CANADIANS: THE territory from the Great Lakes to the TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
GROUP OF SEVEN, THE Arctic Ocean and long-sought Pacific. SERIES - Today, Japan’s temerity in
A00285 VH It is a tale of renegades like Pierre going to war with the U.S.A., the
57 min 1977 Esprit Radisson, who founded an world’s most powerful country, seems
This program opens in 1920 when the English trading empire; of loyal soldiers incredible. This program seeks to
Group of Seven was formed, describing like Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur illustrate her reasons and their
how, despite criticism from the press de la Vaerendrye, who spent a lifetime consequences during the war in the Far
and other artists, they continued to fight searching for the Sea and paid dearly East. Certain events are referred to in
for their ideals, and for the acceptance for it; of Matonabbee, the tough Dene another context in India -The Brightest
156
Jewel and One Man’s Revolution in this PENGUINS Part 1 shows how Inuit families prepare
series. 0076 English 20 min 103522 VH for winter by hunting seal, birds,
History A look at penguins in their natural caribou and by fishing for Arctic Char
habitat. English during the extended hours of daylight.
0714 English 51:47 min
PEAS IN A POD : THE A PEOPLE IS BORN
CONTINUING SAGA OF 000111 VH PEOPLE OF THE SEAL, PART 2:
GENETICS 60 min S 1984 ESKIMO WINTER
013103 VH HERITAGE : CIVILIZATION AND THE 000473 VH
29 min JSA 2002 JEWS series - This video describes the 51:39 min IJS 1971
Cracking the Code : The Continuing rise of civilization in the Middle East Eskimo Winter shows how Inuit families
saga of genetics aka PEAS IN A POD and the change from pluralism in gather in communities on the sea ice to
is a film by Jack Micay featuring the religion to monotheism. The video harpoon seal as they come up through
music of Moxy Fruvous. Previewed by describes Mesopotamia, Sumer and breathing holes in the ice. Also seen is
teachers who said it was a great video ancient Egypt. It focuses on the rise of the mid-winter season, a time of
with the band dressed in mon’s clothing Israel and follows the Jewish people intense socializing in the communal
singing a rap about Gregor Mendel. from exodus to exile in Babylon. igloo, with games, contests and
Modern understanding about Mendel’s Unusual video footage is used to ceremonial activities. This is the
research and subsequent laws. enhance an understanding of the second of two co-productions by the
Explanations are simple but thorough. geographic areas and cultures of the British Broadcasting Corporation and
Useful for Grades 9 to Adult in Biology, time between 4,000 B.C. and 400 B.C. the National Film Board of Canada.
Genetics,Health, Science and History. 0104 English 60 min 0714 English 51:39 min
0612 English 29 min
PEOPLE OF THE ICE THE PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF
PECOS BILL KING OF THE 002090 VH THE WEST
COWBOYS 52 min IJS 2003 For descriptions see individual titles:
105656 VH For over 4000 years, the Inuit have CANADA STRIKES OIL : LEDUC,
50 min 1986 lived in harmony with their Arctic ALBERTA, 1947 [000847]
Shelley Duval’s Tall Tales and Legends. environment. In this frozen landscape, ON STRIKE : THE WINNIPEG
In Texas’ early days, Governor Peasely survival depends on a deep GENERAL STRIKE, 1919 [000846]
is determined to make the entire state understanding of the natural world. RUSH FOR GOLD [000875]
quiet and boring. But he can’t stop Today, global warming threatens the
Pecos Bill, who believes one should very nature of their habitat. This video PERCENTAGES: THAT MAKES
"grab life by the horns and get down in looks at climate change through the SENSE
the dirt and wrassle with it. 0807 eyes of Inuit from several generations. 001691 VH
English 50 min 0414 English 52 min 22 min IJ 2001
Percentages are one of the most
PEOPLE OF THE LONGHOUSE widely used forms of representing data
PEEP AND THE BIG WIDE 107296 VH in economics, industry, and everyday
WORLD 14 min 1993 life. Therefore, the ability to use
105455 VH The Iroquoians were the only Indians in percentages is one of the key skills
35 min KP 1988 Canada who extensively farmed and necessary for everybody. All students
An animated video divided into three lived in large permanent villages. This should be taught to understand
parts and designed for use by pre- video studies their rich history and formulas containing percentages, to
schoolers. This delightful series society before the arrival of the convert fractions and decimals into
features strongly defined characters Europeans. 0066 English 14 min percentages, to find quantities equal to
and an unhurried pace. All three films given percentages, etc. 0585
concentrate on the adventures of Peep, PEOPLE OF THE RAINFOREST English 22 min
a newly-hatched chick and her two (CC)
birdfriends. 0714 English 35 min 102932 VH PERFORMING ARTS: BALLET
25 min 1996 CHOREOGRAPHERS AND
PEGASUS RAINFOREST FOR CHILDREN DANCERS
100216 VH SERIES - This program introduces 002200 VH
25 min KPI 1990 students to the diverse lifestyles of 24 min IJS 2004
Celebrated actress and film star MIA people living in the tropical rainforests A Canadian ballet choreographer
FARROW narrates this enchanting of Costa Rica, Brazil, Malaysia, Papua guides us between scenes to explore
story of the magical winged horse New Guinea, and Indonesia. Children the processes, skills, emotions,
Pegasus. Adapted by award-winning will learn about the customs, skills and relationships between dancers and
children’s author Doris Orgel from the medicines of the people who live there, actors and production crew. Through a
classic Greek myth. 0552 English how they survive in the rainforest, their series of interviews and candid
25 min spiritual beliefs and their unique arts reflections, the viewer is left to examine
and music. 0868 English 25 min the social challenges faced by male
ballet dancers, the hard work and
PENCIL DRAWING WITH GAIL PEOPLE OF THE SEAL, PART 1: lifestyle of professional dancers, and
PRICE ESKIMO SUMMER the involvement of offstage personnel.
000090 VH 000470 VH This video would be useful in various
22 min JS 1993 51:47 min IJ 1971 Fine Arts courses (dance, drama and
ART IS ... series - This video Eskimo Summer is compiled from possible Visual Arts). 0167 English
introduces various drawing materials some of the most vivid footage ever 24 min
and techniques to teach students the filmed of the life of the Netsilik Inuit in
rudiments of drawing. It begins with an the Pelly Bay region of the Canadian A PERFORMING ARTS
introduction to line and continues Arctic. Provides insight and SHOWCASE
through an exploration of techniques to understanding of a culture now almost 105203 VH
develop form. Concepts are clearly and vanished, as they show the incredible PA
logically introduced. 0104 English resourcefulness of the Netsilik (People Student presentations in music and
22 min of the Seal) who have adapted to one dance in North Vancouver elementary
of the world’s harshest environments. and secondary schools. English
157
PERILOUS GATEWAY:THE PERSUASION arts or math class, or as a helpful tool
CONQUEST OF THE FRASER 000999 VH in an interdisciplinary study. 0274
CANYO 29 min JS 2001 English 43 min
107414 VH ENGLISH COMPOSTION: WRITING
24 min IS 1989 FOR AN AUDIENCE SERIES - A video PHILIP HALL LIKES ME. I
Documents the development of a about persuasive writing, discussed by RECKON MAY BE
viable transportation route through the composition teachers, political activists, 105622 VH
treacherous Fraser River Canyon in journalists, advertising executives, and 28 min I 1986
British Columbia using historical others. Closed captioned. 0574 Based on the Newbery Honor book by
paintings, archival stills, and re- English 29 min Bette Greene. Eleven-year old Beth
enactments tied together with live Lambert thinks Philip Hall is the cutest
shots. 0569 English 24 min PERUVIAN REPLICAS boy in school and the best at
000836 RE everything. Then she figures it out -
ONE BOX OF PERUVIAN REPLICAS watch! 0058 English 28 min
THE PERIPHERAL NERVOUS to include 15 items: 1. Group of SIx
SYSTEM Peruvian People, 2. Llama, 3. Small
103815 16 PHOQUES DU GROENLAND,
Gourd, 4. Large Gourd, 5. Two Wall LES
19 min S Hangings of Peruvian Woman with 103675 VH
Deals with topics such as reflex action, Fish, 6. Pottery Llama, 7. Peruvian 18 min I 1993
the components of the spinal reflex arc Man Eating a Gourd, 8. Bird, 9. Mask Bref historique de la chasse
and the nature of the nerve impulse. #1, 10. Mask #2, 11. Mask #3, 12. commerciale aux phoques aux ı̂les-de-
0350 English 19 min Small Woven Basket, 13. Bone Man la-Madeleine jusqu’à son abandon en
(children’s toy with jointed arms and 1986. Depuis, seule la chasse
legs), 14. Dog English artisanale est pratiquèe et le tourisme
PERSEUS
100209 VH d’observation des phoques et des
PETER AND THE WOLF (CC) blanchons est nè, à la saison de la
20 min PJ A00242 VH
Animated Greek myth 0983 English mise à bas. Le troupeau est en forte
14 min I croissance et le phoque se nourrit de
20 min A visual and musical interpretation of poissions, ce qui peut avoir une
Serge Prokofieff’s famous orchestral incidence sur la plche commerciale.
PERSON TO PERSON fable. Each character in the story is 0909 French 18 min
IMPROVING COMMUNICATIONS represented by a different musical
WITH instrument and distinct musical theme. PHOTOGRAPHING PEOPLE
101021 VH 0571 English 14 min 104959 VH
10 min IS 1992 Art JS
This video contributes to the increased English
awareness of people who have PETIT PRINCE, LE
disabilities and to improve this area of 106028 VH PHYSICAL OCEANOGRAPHY
communication. Jim Byrnes is the 28 min JS 1993 102531 VH
narrator of this cooperatively developed Livrofolie" sèrie. Antoine de Saint- 18 min JS 1992
video. 0769 English 10 min Exupèry. Thème L’amitiè. 0665 EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY.
French 28 min
This program explores the oceans,
PETS AND THEIR WILD from the biologically diverse continental
GR.7 CAPP NUTRITION KIT: shelves to the depths of the abyssal
PERSONAL CHOICES AFFECT RELATIVES (EXPLORING THE
plains. Live action footage of deep
019204 KT ANI diving submersibles provide a
I 2001 104500 VH
fascinating glimpse into the mysterious
With ’Personal Choices Affect 15 min KP 1989 world of the ocean bottom. Highlights
Ourselves And Our Environment, EXPLORING THE ANIMAL KINGDOM from recent scientific cruises
students will evaluate personal eating SERIES - Compares familiar pets, emphasize the relationship between
habits and their attitudes that promote including dogs, cats, goldfish, mice, the oceans, the atmosphere and the
health. They will explore how personal and birds, with their relatives in the earth’s crust. This video also examines
food choices relate to the environment, wild, and shows some of the survival the ocean’s rich bounty of mineral
the economy and society. Contents skills pets have inherited from their wild resources and the growing impact of
include: World Food Day Kit binder, relatives. 0689 English 15 min human activities such as oil spills and
Grow BC book, Agriculture in the global warming. 0599 English 18
Classroom resources, and Soil Secrets LE PEUPLE DES TOTEMS min
binder, one video: Bill Nye The Science 200297 VH
Guy Nutrition - 30 min. 0755 English 14 min I 1998 PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR
Tripper Fieldig and Bonnie take the CHILDREN
Voyageurs to the Royal British For descriptions see individual titles:
A PERSONAL VIEW : THE ART Columbia Museum in Victoria. Viewers ALL ABOUT SOLIDS, LIQUIDS &
OF THE ESSAY learn about the Northwest Coast GASES [001721]
000142 VH Indians and their way of life, including
30 min S 1992 tool-making and carving totem poles.
From the VOYAGEURS series. 0414 PHYSICAL SCIENCE I
LITERARY VISIONS series - This 30- 102024 VH
minute video traces the development of French 14 min
36 min IJ 1994
the formal essay and the impact of print
technology. The purposes and forms of PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
personal, expository, and 105727 VH SERIES - Bill Nye, "mad scientist" uses
43 min I 1993 wacky humour and interesting
argumentative essays, as well as the
political implications of these essays, Recreates Norton Juster’s fanciful tale experiments to demonstrate basic
are addrressed. Examples dramatize of a bored little boy and his journey physical science principles: 1) Phases
towards knowledge and discovery in of Matter, 2) Electricity, 3) Magnetism
and illustrate concepts. 0104
English 30 min the Kingdom of Wisdom. The activities Light and Colour and 4) Sound. 0574
would be appropriate in any upper English 36 min
elementary or middle school language
158
PHYSICAL SCIENCE II PICTURING A PEOPLE: PILOTS AND ASTRONAUTS
102025 VH GEORGE JOHNSTON,TLINGIT 104392 VH
36 min IJ 1994 PHOTOGRAPHER 28 min I
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY 000290 VH This video shows the development of
SERIES - Bill Nye cavorts through 50 min JS 1997 flight leading up to the Space Shuttle
further demonstrations of basic science A unique portrait of a man who was program. It consists of actual footage
principles. Children do simple himself a creator of portraits and a of historical flight and the Apollo and
experiments to demonstrate: 1) Flight, keeper of his culture. His photos, which Space Shuttle missions. . 0104
2) Bouyance, 3) Gravity, 4) Simple record a critical period for the Tlingit English 28 min
Machines and 5) Structure. 0574 nation, lovingly portray a sense of
English 36 min history and a zest for life. As director PINOCCHIO (CC)
Carol Geddes, a clan relative of 101606 VH
Johnston’s says, his legacy "was to 59 min PIJSA 1983
PHYSICS 12 SERIES help us dream the future as much as to FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES -
For descriptions see individual titles: remember the past." 0714 English Featuring intricate production design
SERIES AND PARALLEL CIRCUITS 50 min that brings to mind 19th Century Italian
[PH0581] folk art, this lovely and loving production
THE PIED PIPER OF HAMELIN of Pinocchio is one of the best ever.
(CC) Closed Captioned for the Hearing
PHYSICS OF MOTION: SPEED, 101599 VH Impaired. 0807 English 59 min
VELOCITY & ACCELERATION 49 min PI 1987
102364 VH FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - A PIONEER QUEST: A YEAR IN
23 min S 1993 promise made should be a promise THE REAL WEST
A study of the movement of large bodies kept. That’s the premise of Robert 002136 VH
and the scientific description of the Browning’s famous poem upon which 120 min PIJS 2001
motion. Shows apparatus for recording this unique Faerie Tale Theatre is This two-hour edition of Pioneer Quest
motion eg. strobe photography, movie based. Closed Captioned for the has been adapted from the original
film, etc., and illustrates uniform and Hearing Impaired. 0807 English specifically for school audiences. Both
non-uniform linear movements. 0267 49 min content and length are suitable for all
English 23 min classroom environments. The video is
PIERRE LEFEVRE ON ACTING divided into four episodes: Episode 1:
105182 VH Working the Land; Episode 2: Building
PHYSICS OF MUSIC: NATURE 38 min I 1992 a Home; Episode 3: Winter comes
OF VIBRATIONS An English/French bilingual interview Early; Episode 4: Only 79 days til
105047 VH with master teacher and actor, Pierre Spring. Live through the experiences
34 min S 1992 Lefevre, with many scenes modeled by of 2 couples as they spend a year
0267 English 34 min students at the National Theatre School transforming a piece of land into a
of Canada. Neutral and character homestead without using a single
masks are used in improvisation, modern-day implement. 0796
PICASSO – A PAINTER’S DIARY emphasizing body movement and English 120 min
A00133 VH voice characterization. Discussions
90 min 1978 follow the demonstrations by students. PIONEER TRAILS, INDIAN LORE
Picasso -A Painter’s Diary provides and IRP006 0104 French 38 min & BIRD LIFE OF THE PL
viewers with an opportunity to discover 107583 VH
for themselves the personal reality of a THE PIGGY IN THE PUDDLE 14 min IS 1990
genius. It is a tantalizing glimpse into (CC) VANISHING PRAIRIE SERIES -
the life and soul of the man whose 105752 VH Shows the wagon trails made by
vision has so profoundly affected our 29 min I 1992 pioneers, explains the origins of Indian
perception of reality. Picasso said, "Art READING RAINBOW SERIES - This dance forms and describes the types of
is a lie that makes us realize the video provides a behind the scenes bird life on the prairie. Same as 973
truth."Picasso -A Painter’s Diary looks look at how a book is brought to life MP 004. 0574 English 14 min
at the lie in order to see the truth and through the art of clay animation. It
thus gains a better understanding of follows the standard "Reading THE PIONEER WOMEN
the meaning and function of art in our Rainbow" series format: an introduction 107478 VH
lives. 0464 English 90 min to the story with live footage; the story; 28 min IJ 1992
Art concept development with further live Examines the role played by women
footage; and related book reviews by and to a lesser extent, children, from
children. English Language Arts K-7 Quebec to the Canadian West during
PICASSO: WAR, PEACE, LOVE 0104 English 29 min the period from 1770 to 1850. Mixed
104910 VH with the information of lifestyles and
51 min JA 1986 hardships faced are the stories of such
MUSEUM WITHOUT WALLS SERIES
THE PILL
000616 VH woman as Susanna Moodie, Elizabeth
- A study of his major works and a tour Simcoe and Laura Secord. 0066
of the artist’s studio near Cannes, 45 min JS 1999
The birth control pill has been English 28 min
conducted by Picasso himself. 0535
English 51 min described as the most powerful, most
widely used drug ever developed in PIONEERING IN LOWER
history. Conceived as a solution to the CANADA
THE PICKWICK PAPERS population explosion, it was a 107551 VH
105989 VH touchstone for the sexual liberation of 17 min I 1992
109 min IA 1952 the’60s. But to what extent was Studies Lower Canada and the daily
medical science willing to risk lives? A lifestyles of its citizens. This title is of
Dickens’ characters set off on a cross- fascinating documentary that offers a particular value for French Immersion .
country journey and wind up entangled look at the hidden history of the oral Similar presentation to 971 VR 526
in a comedy of errors. 0963 English contraceptive. 0714 English 45 Pioneering in Upper Canada. 0066
109 min min English 17 min
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PIONEERING IN UPPER PLANETE TERRE PLANT OR ANIMAL?
CANADA For descriptions see individual titles: 103263 VH
107550 VH LES FORETS SAISONNIERES 15 min KPIJS 1986
15 min IJ 1992 [001040] This video shows the major differences
Describes in detail everything from between plants and animals and
transportation and house construction reveals how each is nourished,
to farming, industry and day to day LES PLANETES EXTERIEURS responds to the environment, and
lifestyles. Depicted through a blend of 102224 VH reproduces. 0689 English 15 min
original photographs, illustrations and 11 min PJ 1986
modern recreations, it is a good mix of Les photos reçues du Voyager 2 sont
still and motion videography. 0066 PLANTS AND THEIR
tout se dont nous disposons IMPORTANCE
English 15 min actuellement pour ètudier en dètail 000708 VH
Uranus, ses anneaux et ses satellites. 13 min P 1999
PIQUERIE SUPERVISEE A Et nous devrons nous en contenter Students see and learn how plants are
VANCOUVER pour encore longtemps. 0772 the basis of food chains and how they
002162 VH French 11 min are capable of making their own food.
21:07 min JS 2004 Shows different species of plants and
Au coeur de Vancouver, un quartier LES PLANETES PROCHES identifies...how different plants are used
s’est tranforme en piquerie a ciel 102221 VH for food, oxygen, clothing, and building
ouvert. Pour contrer la proliferation des 11 min PI 1989 materials. 0929 English 13 min
problemes de drogue dans les rues de Prèsente les quatre planètes proches:
la ville, les autorites municipales ont Mercure, Vènus, Terre et Mars, et PLANTS ARE DIFFERENT AND
ouvert un centre d’injections dèmontre leurs positions relatives dans ALIKE (2ND EDITION) (CC)
superervise. Une premiere au pays, le système solaire. Fais un examen PSC004 VH
qui souleve la controverse. dètaillè de chaque planète (sauf de la 12 min P 1990
controverse. French 21:07 min Terre), qui les rèvèle très diffèrentes les This program introduces students to
unes des autres. 0772 French 11 the similarities and differences among
PITFALLS : SMOKING min a variety of plants. Roots, stems and
PREVENTION FOR GRADES 4-7 leaves are identified as the three main
104095 VH parts of green plants. Students learn
21 min I 1996
PLANETS: NEW DISCOVERIES that green plants make their own food
102534 VH using water, air, and light energy. The
Deals with issues of student smoking
and also illustrates how to safely leave 18 min JS 1992 video compares how some plants
a vehicle that is touching a live EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY. make seeds in cones while others
electrical wire. Schools do not want to The newest generation of high-tech make seeds in fruits. Plant reactions to
condone smoking by providing a space probes provides up to the minute seasonal changes are briefly
designated smoking area, but when a information about the Earth’s celestial discussed. Closed Captioned for the
school does not have a smoking "pit" neighbors. Dazzling animated Hearing Impaired. 0296 English
students can be exposed to the sequences and recent Voyager, 12 min
additional danger of drug pushers as Magellan and Galileo imagery create Primary Science
they skip school to smoke at local malls an exciting visual experience. 0599
or hangouts. 0531 English 21 min English 18 min
PLANTS; FORESTS
013999 VH
PLACES, PLEASE! BUILDING A PLANT ADAPTATION 50 min IJ 2000
HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE D 000800 VH BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
105181 VH 30 min IJS 1995 SERIES - Plants: Science guy Bill Nye
58 min JS 1991 This fascinating programme looks at branches out and gets to the root of the
Looks at educational theater at a high how plants adapt to survive. Adaptation matter to explain wild things about
school, interpersing production can be defined as "Any feature or plants such as, how they breathe, make
segments in rehearsal and performance behaviour of a plant or animal that help food, defend themselves and move their
with teacher, student and audience it to survive and reproduce in a seeds around. Forest: Follow Bill Nye
interviews. 0380 English 58 min particular environment." Most plant out on a limb when he goes swinging
adaptations are structural or functional. though the trees in Washington,
Changes and variances of energy, Florida, Texas and California to bring
PLANET EARTH water, mineral ions, temperature, viewers closer to the tallest and
001282 DV oxygen, carbon monoxide, and living possible the oldest living things in the
180 min IJS 2007 space, affect how plants adapt to world. 0574 English 50 min
Planet Earth Series - Narrated by survive. Plant adaptation is important
David Attenborough, this extraordinary as plants are the planet’s main PLANTS OF THE RAINFOREST
BBC 11-part, 5 DVD set was shot at producers. 0585 English 30 min (CC)
over 200 different locations all over the 102934 VH
world for more than 5 years to get the 25 min 1996
pictures seen in the series. Disc 1: PLANT DIVERSITY (CC) RAINFOREST FOR CHILDREN
From Pole to Pole, Mountains, Fresh 103168 VH SERIES - Extraordinary visuals
Water; Disc 2: Caves, Deserts, Ice 20 min S 1994 introduce students to some of the many
worlds; Disc 3: Great Plains, Jungles, Shows the evolutionary trends within flowers, vines, fungi and trees found
Shallow Seas; Disc 4: Seasonal the plant kingdom and provides a short from the forest floor to the top of the
Forests, Ocean Deep; Disc 5: Saving overview of the divisions within it. It forest canopy. Presenting information
Species, Into the wilderness, Living also examines plant breeding in the on dozens of plants, the program
Together. 0076 English 180 min commercial food market and the explains the ecology of the forest and
importance of plants in the food chain. explores the human uses of the
Planet Earth Biology 11 & 12 0104 English 20 rainforest for food and medicine. 0868
For descriptions see individual titles: min English 25 min
PLANET EARTH [001282]
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PLATE TECTONICS learn to cooperate and also find out A POCKET FOR CORDUROY
000830 VH that they have something in common. (CC)
15 min IJ 1999 0714 English 15 min 105736 VH
This video is about the changing face of 20 min P 1986
our planet Earth by volcanic eruptions, PLAYING FAIR: MELA’S LUNCH This video features live photography
earthquakes, sea floor spreading, 100520 VH and puppetry. The story is based on
subduction zones and mountains 14 min PI 1992 Don Freemen’s book, A Pocket for
pushing up. Maps and international Mela’s Lunch is the story of the Corduroy. Corduroy is a teddy bear on
footage provide a clear picture of how unsteady beginnings of a friendship a mission to rediscover his former
tectonic plates move and form. The between Mela and Allison. Having just owner, Lisa. 0504 English 20 min
theory of Pangaea and how the immigrated to Canada from India, Mela
continents have positioned themselves is trying hard to make friends and get POETS ON FILM
is depicted. 0267 English 15 min used to her new surroundings. Peter E00112 VH
and other classmates make her feel 17 min 1977
PLATE TECTONICS unwelcome and out of place. 0714 These two programs are designed
001042 DV English 14 min primarily for the teaching of Canadian
25 min IJS 2007 literature. The contemporary poems
This DVD illustrates the process of are read by the authors themselves,
PLAYING THE PART : and animated by the film-makers.
scientific inquiry by studying the CHARACTERS AND ACTORS IN
evolution of our understanding of plate Poets on Film -No.1: An interpretation
DRAMA of the poems: Riverdale by J.R.
tectonics. Beginning with Alfred 000199 VH
Wegener’s hypothesis of continental Colombo, A Kite is a Victim by L.
30 min S 1992 Cohen, Klaxon by J. Reaney, and The
drift, the program discusses major and LITERARY VISIONS series - Focuses
minor plates, types of plate boundaries, Bulge by G. Johnston. Poets on Film -
on the relationship between language No. 2: An interpretation of the poems:
and the concepts of spreading and
character development, and From the Hazel Bough by E. Birney,
subduction.Earthquakes and volcanoes interpretation. Excerpts and engaging
are also addressed. Has on-demand Travellers Palm by P.K. Page, Death by
dramatic performances from Oedipus Streetcar by R. Souster, and "a said"
English sub-titles adn can be viewed the King, Hamlet, and The Glass
using a DVD player or computer DVD- poem by J.R. Colombo. 0714
Menagerie provides the substance for English 17 min
ROM drive. 0373 English 25 min discussion. A variety of interpretations
is illustrated in Hamlet’s "To be or not to English/Language Arts
PLATE TECTONICS be..." soliloquoy. Literary terminology is
001726 VH used in a clear manner. 0104 POLAR BEAR ALERT (CC)
25 min IJ 2002 English 30 min 103674 VH
Do you ever feel like you’re standing on 60 min PIJS 1987
shaky ground? Have you ever Narrated by Jason Robards, this video
wondered where mountains come LA PLUME DE L’AIGLE takes viewers on a journey to Churchill,
from? Well, believe it or not, the ground 107265 VH Manitoba, where the residents have
below your feet is constantly changing! 30 min IS 1987 learned to live with a unique wildlife
You’ll learn about seismic waves, plate (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Tafia et problem. Each fall, the largest, most
tectonics, continental drift, and much, son amie Mavis visitent un "pow-wow" deadly carnivore in the Artic migrates
much more. 0414 English 25 min avec tante Lily, près de Toronto. Tafia through this isolated Canadian village
devra prèsenter une danse on an annual northward trek. 0689
PLATE TECTONICS traditionnelle que sa grand-mère lui a English 60 min
102558 VH enseignèe. Tafia, se sentant
6 min IS soudainement incertaine dècide de ne
pas danser. Sa grand-mère rèussit à la
POLAR BEARS AND THEIR
A concise explanation of the theory of FROZEN WORLD
plate tectonics and how it has shaped convaincre de danser en lui expliquant
le pouvoir de la plume de l’aigle. 0571 103627 VH
the face of our planet over millions of 16 min IJS 1987
years. Award winning film. 0983 French 30 min
Fascinating documentary explains the
English 6 min scientific methods for gathering polar
LES PLUS BELLES FABLES DE bear information. Follows the
PLATE TECTONICS: THE JEAN DE LA FONTAINE adventures of a female polar bear and
PUZZLE OF THE CONTINENTS 101587 VH her two cubs. 0350 English 16
102528 VH 64 min PI 1990 min
18 min JS 1992 Volume 2: Le chat et le renard, le rat
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY. qui s’est retirè du monde, le corbeau et THE POLAR EXPRESS
This program explores the le renard, le lièvre et la tortue, et le 101385 VH
fundamentals of the Plate Tectonics charretier embourbè. 0258 French 11 min KPIJSCATP 1988
theory from Alfred Wegener’s 64 min Based on the book by Chris Van
observations on continental drift to the Allsburg. Late one Christmas Eve, a
latest computer analysis of movements POCKET DESERT : boy boards the Polar Express, bound
at plate boundaries. The different types CONFESSIONS OF A SNAKE for the North Pole. When he arrives
of crustal motions and plate boundaries KILLER Santa offers him any gift he desires.
are illustrated through exciting on- 000853 VH 0058 English 11 min
location footage and computer 24:10 min IJS 1999
generated graphics. 0599 English As settlers in the interior of British POLICE DIVERSITY: TO SERVE
18 min Columbia dream of creating an AND PROTECT
agricultural Eden, the narrator and her 002103 VH
PLAYING FAIR: HEY, KELLY! snake-hunting neighbours are forced to 7 min JS 2003
100521 VH examine their attitude towards the This program opens with 18-year-old
15 min PI 1992 environment. Recommended in the Mark Salvo’s experiences with racial
During a friendly game of tag, Robert areas of biology, ecology, history, profiling. This rarely accessible content
calls Kelly a racist name and a fight Native studies, social studies and on Canadian policing provides insight
ensues. The principal gives them a geology. Closed captioned. 0714 into the diversity and sensitivity training
task to do during detention. While English 24:10 min at the B.C. Justice Institute. The video
working together, Robert and Kelly could also be used for career programs
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or other intersecting curriculum topics. A POPULATION STORY: 4,5,6, 8,10,11 and 12 Social Studies.
0414 English 7 min COLLISION WITH THE 0980 English 25 min
FUTURE?
000555 VH PORTION SIZE ME, TOO
POLICE STATION, THE 24 min JS 1990
PLL014 VH 013364 DV
Startling facts about today’s population 25 min IJS 2006
15 min P 1990 growth are revealed in this video- a
This resource video shows the many SEE! HEAR! EXPERIENCE! SERIES -
combination of cleverly animated "It’s people’s choices that are making
facets of a police officer’s job which sequences and live footage. A them fat." Two grad students ate fast-
include maintaining law and order as newscast in the year 2002 provides a
well as helping people and promoting food for a month. They made healthier
catalogue of information on population choices with portions suitable to their
safety. The video shows both male and growth and its dramatic effect on the body types and both ended up losing
female officers performing a variety of quality of life: food supplies, the
roles. 0689 English 15 min weight and lowering theri cholesterol.
environment, education, employment. Viewers will learn how they did it,
Primary Learning for Living The video offers one hypothetical comparing calories, portion sizes and
outcome of overpopulation, but more extras for healthier choices. 0599
LES POMPIERS ET 3 AUTRES notably, stimulates viewers to probe the English 25 min
HISTOIRES consequences that present lifestyles
105849 VH could hold for future generations. PORTRAIT DRAWING
48 min K 1992 0350 English 24 min 000091 VH
Dans LES POMPIERS, deux jeunes 60 min J 1992
amis se retrouvent dans une voiture de PORCELAIN CAT, THE (CC) LEARNING TO PAINT WITH
pompiers qui file à toute allure, font la PR0519 VH CAROLYN BERRY SERIES - This
connaissance d’un èpouvantable 13 min P 1989 series provides a step-by-step guide to
monstre de fumèe et tenent l’ambitieux This video focuses on magic and painting and drawing according to the
sauvetage d’un chat en grand danger. adventure when a sorcerer breathes following six titles: Still Life, Portrait
Les enfants seront aussi fascinès par life into a procelain cat. Excellent Painting, Field Flowers, Water Colour
sound effects, good vocal expression, Techniques, Portrait Drawing, and
L’AVION DE JULIE, LE MÉTRO et Perspective. Each video introduces the
L’ANNIVERSAIRE. 0249 French and modern illustrations are featured.
0296 English 13 min topic and discusses subject matter,
48 min techniques, use of materials, strageties
Primary for completing a work, and draming
THE POND: A FIRST FILM (2ND and display. The artist/narrator Carolyn
EDITION) PORT-IN-A-BOX (VANCOUVER) Berry uses conversational and informal
103133 VH 000736 KT tone in her commentary. 0104
12 min PI 1989 25 min IJS 1998 English 60 min
An investigative approach to explain Port-In-a-Box is a teaching and
the pond’s role in nature and the ever- learning resource about the Port of PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
changing life cycles that take place Vancouver and its surrounding physical SERIES
there. 0119 English 12 min environment. It is a companion project For descriptions see individual titles:
of the Waterfront Classroom field study GEORGES SEURAT : POINT,
POND-LIFE FOOD WEB guide. Each is designed to support COUNTERPOINT [104902]
each other. Port-In-A-Box is for GEORGIA O’KEEFFE [104901]
102926 VH
10 min IJ students who are not able to
experience the Port first-hand through PORTRAIT OF AN ARTISTS
Examine the microcosmic world of a SERIES
pond, indentifying its inhabitants and field study. It focuses upon trade,
transportation and related activities For descriptions see individual titles:
observing the ways in which they JACKSON POLLOCK [104938]
interrelate. 0689 English 10 min and careers. While Port-In-A-Box has
been developed around the Port of
Vancouver, its learning activities PORTRAIT PAINTING
POPES AND THEIR ART encourage students to learn about the 000092 VH
104702 VH ways their own communities are a part 60 min J 1992
52 min JA 1983 of intricate trade, transportation, LEARNING TO PAINT WITH
Shows portions of the Vatican communication systems and a complex CAROLYN BERRY SERIES - This
collection of art commissioned by the series of related human activities. This series provided a step-by-step guide to
Popes, which was on tour in the United program has been written by two painting and drawing according to the
States. 0983 English 52 min Vancouver teachers, John L.Price and following six titles: Still Life, Portrait
Harvie L. Walker, both experienced in Painting, Field Flowers, Water Colour
curriculum development. Kit includes Techniques, Portrait Drawing and
POPULATION AND WORLD Perspective. Each video introduces the
RESOURCES 4-videos: Port At A Glance, The Port In
My Backyard, Port TV, Salty’s Seaside topic and discusses subject matter,
002014 VH techniques, use of materials, strageties
Adventure; 2-Teacher’s Guides; 1-
31 min JS 2003 Book: Working these Waters At Sea & for completing a work, and framing and
What are the factors that determine the Ashore (A Guide to Maritime Careers); display. The artist/narrator Carolyn
"ecological footprint" of human beings? 1 Book: Port of Vancouver Berry uses conversational and informal
Using examples from around the globe, International Handbook 1997/98;1 tone in her commentary. 0104
this video looks at how the world’s Book: Canada’s Global Gateway; 3- English 60 min
resources are consumed by Booklets: 1999 Annual Report;1-Box of
populations at different levels of food samples; 4-Posters field study and POSITIONING: HOW
economic and technological classroom learning. This kit contains ADVERTISING SHAPES
development. The video stresses the one box of samples of the products and PERCEPTION
importance of ecological sustainability, bulk commodities that move through 001786 VH
and prompts students to think about the Port of Vancouver; 20 slides, 5 21 min JS 2004
the opportunities surrounding the videos, maps, 3 books and curriculum- Advertising doesn’t try to change
adoption of sustainable practices. linked 2 teacher guides, 3 Vancouver minds, it changes how you see.
0414 English 31 min Port Authority 1999 annual report Explore perceptual mapping, market
booklets. Curriculum links for Grades segmentation, the use of emotion and
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magic to position a product, and social POUR DE PAS OUBLIER! LE hydroelectric power, solar energy, wind
approval. 0414 English 21 min JOUR DU SOUVENIR power, and shows a number of ways in
101363 VH which individuals can conserve energy,
POSITIVE EXPECTATIONS 11 min PI 1990 preventing the burning of fossil fuels.
000944 VH Pour beaucoup d’èlèves, il est difficile 0104 English 22 min
20 min T 1998 de comprendre ce qu’est le jour du
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO souvenir. Ce programme rend la PRAIRIE WOMEN
SERIES - Part 8 of a set of 8 video question explicite en associant des
107519 VH
tapes of the Effective Teacher Video mots tels que loyautè, bravoure,
sacrifice, libertè, etc. 0066 French 45 min JS 1987
Series. The series is designed for both Shows the history and struggle of
new teacher induction programs as 11 min
women on the Canadian Prairies who
well as in-service programs for veteran have tried to achieve a more just
teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and POUR TOUT DIRE: JUNIOR 3
106038 VH society within the framework of the
the correlated book The First Days of farm movement and within social,
School can be borrowed from the 22 min JS 1992
Trois èposodes pleins d’humour! Voici political and economic milieus. 0714
Professional Library at the LMCC. This English 45 min
particular video deals with how to la passionnante histoire de Pai-Sang,
increase positive student behavior. une jeune fille de Vancouver venue à
HARRYK. English 20 min Montreal cueillir l’hèritage d’une PRAYING MANTIS, THE (CC)
grande-tante quelque peu excentrique. PR0397 VH
POST-COMMUNIST EUROPE : Episode 1) L’hèritage de Madame Li, 11 min P 1986
COLD WAR PART 5 Episode 2) Le lapin d’Alice et Episode This program offers viewers a lesson
002057 VH 3) Cul-de-sac. 0714 French 22 on one of nature’a most valued insect
20 min JS 2004 min population controllers ... the praying
Examine the destabilization of Europe mantis. With clear detailed narration,
POUR TOUT DIRE: JUNIOR 4 the program follows the complete life
after the fall of communism: ethnic and 106039 VH
religious strife in Chechnya and cycle of the praying mantis. 0983
23 min JS 1992 English 11 min
Yugoslavia, crime in Russia and Comprend les trois films suivants:
economic divisions in reunified Episode 1) La carte de la mort, Primary
Germany. Watch the seeds of liberty Episode 2) Le paradis est à l’est et
flower as countries hold their first Episode 3) La plume de paon. 0714 PRE-ALGEBRA (PATTERNS
democratic elections and religious French 23 min
ceremonies. 0414 English 20 min AND FORMULAS): MIDDLE
POURQUOI LES MOUSTIQUES SCHOOL
POSTCARDS FROM CANADA BOURDONNENT A NOS 001834 VH
013216 VH OREILLE 11 min T 2001
41:15 min IJS 2000 105598 VH THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH
Sweeping in from the frozen vistas of 10 min PI 1991 STRATEGIES SERIES - Pre-Algebra -
the Arctic to the frenzy of rush-hour Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre Patterns and Formulas - Incorporating
traffic, from deep within the Canadian par Verna Aardema. 1037 French a reading strategy and manipulatives to
Shield to the orbiting Radarsat satellite, 10 min teach about patterns and functions.
POSTCARDS FROM CANADA takes 0054 English 11 min
us on a whimsical and fact-filled trip THE POWER OF DANCE (CC)
through this magnificent nation. Shot in 105206 VH PREHISTORIC AND PRIMITIVE
stunning 35 mm, Postcards From 58 min S 1994 ART
Canada updates the popular 1967 film A documentary video exploring cultural 104711 SL
HELICOPTER with breathtaking exchange through dance. It provides 1991
images and aerial photography. an in-depth examination of the Survey includes paleolithic drawing,
Narrated by Peter Gzowski, Postcards influences on North American dance painting, sculpture(highlightling
from Canada shows us the wonder of from other cultures: First Nations, Spanish and French sites); neolithic
the wilderness, the impact of Cajun, Indian. The video also pottery, architecture; pre-columbian
Canadians on the land and the discusses how cultural influence styles and amerindian craft, sculpture,
ingenuity we have shown in turning of dance and how technology affects architecture etc. 0046 English
huge obstacles into advantages. 0714 dance. Closed captioned for the
English 41:15 min Hearing Impaired. Career & Personal
Planning 8-12, IRP 008 First Nations PREMIER A TOUT PRIX
POTLATCH Studies 12 0104 English 58 min 105302 VH
107205 VH 25 min JS 1989
30 min IS 1996 POWER OF WATER, THE (CC) Après avoir rappelè brièvement
PULLING TOGETHER ; 6 SERIES - 102593 VH l’histoire de l’èquipe canadienne de ski
The Potlatch has been a focal point for 59 min I 1994 alpin, le vidèo èvoque la carrière du
intertribal contact and is often an Examine the critical issues of skieur canadien Steve Podborsky qui
elaborate celebration which occurs to America’s freshwater supplies by devait remporter la coupe du monde de
mark significant events. This program seeing firsthand how conservation and descente au terme de la saison
is about a Potlatch at the Squamish pollution are affecting lives across 1981-1982. 0941 French 25 min
Nation’s Capilano Longhouse in North America. 0689 English 59 min
Vancouver where Coast Salish Elder’s LA PREMIERE DE L’OSSTIDCHO
Council presented B.C. Hydro with a POWER UP : ENERGY IN OUR 000968 VH
talking stick carved by Salish artist ENVIRONMENT (CC) 47 min S 2000
Stan Greene. The talking stick 100878 VH LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT FAIT LE
represents honour and dignity and 22 min I 1992 QUEBEC SERIES - L’Osstidcho a
commands integrity of whoever holds Shows how Energy helps us to see, revolutionne l’art du spectacle au
it. The Potlatch represents a milestone move, build, but also how it can pollute Quebec. Evocation des evenements
along the road to building better the Earth. It looks at the role of Fossil mondiaux contemporains.
relationships with First Nations. 0102 Fuels in relation to the greenhouse Temoignages d’historiens et de
English 30 min effect, smog and acid rain. Also looks musiciens. 0252 French 47 min
at the alternatives such as:
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PREPARING FOODS THE PRINCESS AND THE PEA PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS:
107545 VH 101539 VH INTERMEDIATE
10 min PS 60 min IS 1983 001832 VH
Looks at the problems of obtaining, Liza Minelli is the very sensitive and 12 min T 2001
preserving and keeping food in pioneer lovable Princess in this romantic THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH
times. Shows meal preparation, comedy. This fairy tale teaches that STRATEGIES SERIES - Probability
cooking utensils, and preservation of what makes a Princess is not her title and Statistics (Intermediate Grades) -
the harvest to last through the winter. and stature, but her sensitivity to other Engaging students in an integrated
0495 English 10 min people. 0204 English 60 min math-science unit that stresses the
importance of collecting and analyzing
PRESERVING EGYPT’S PAST THE PRINCESS WHO HAD data. 0054 English 12 min
106750 VH NEVER LAUGHED (CC)
23 min IS 1982 101603 VH PROBABILITY/TIME
Scientists are attempting to record the 52 min PJ 1987 000876 VH
carvings and paintings and, if possible, FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - 50 min IJS 1999
preserve the monuments ravaged by The Brothers Grimm have never been BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
time and pollution. 0689 English so funny as in this tale of the wages of SERIES - Divided in two parts, this
23 min seriousness. Ellen Barkin is a forlorn video deals with probabilities,
princess yearning for laughs. Howard demonstrating that they are very careful
PRESSURE Hesseman is the King, her stern father, guesses. This segment runs for 26
102363 VH who demands to be addressed as minutes. The second segment dealing
20 min IJ 1992 "Your Seriousness." Closed Captioned with time runs for 26 minutes and as
This program explores how pressure for the Hearing Impaired. 0807 the first, also shows some experiments.
affects gases, liquids and solids. 0585 English 52 min 0574 English 50 min
English 20 min
LA PRINCESSE A LA ROBE DE PROBLEMS OF
PRESSURE ZONE PAPIER ET 2 AUTRES HIST CONSERVATION: ACID RAIN
013039 VH 105848 VH (CC)
11:24 min IJS 2001 48 min K 1992 ISC086 VH
BEAUTY BEGINS INSIDE SERIES - Dans LA PRINCESSE à la robe de 17 min I 1990
Pressure Zone is a zany send-up of the papier, une jeune princesse tente de This video explores the causes and
forces vying to shape teenagers’ minds sauver son prince charmant des mains nature of acid rain in Eastern North
and bodies. It’s a tale of two mirrors d’un dragon qui crache des flammes. America and Europe. Through a
and their battle for loyal customers: Les enfants seront aussi fascinès par documentary approach, this video
one mirror promotes the perfect body LE DÉSORDRE et LE BÉBÉ. 0249 deals with the research techniques
through a merciless regimen of French 48 min used in assessing the damage done by
muscle-building and dieting, while the acid rain. Research is focused on
other taps "the essential essence" by LE PRINTEMPS forest, lake and river environments and
means of meditation and herbal 102284 VH their affected flora and fauna.
remedies. The battle is as ferocious as 6 min PJ Computer graphics and animation are
it is hilarious. Each mirror promotes its Version française de 525 VR 012. used to illustrate important points.
own vision as the one and only, 0495 French 6 min Some possible solutions are suggested.
prodding, provoking and taunting teens Closed Captioned for the Hearing
into believing that their bodies are in PRISONS FOR PROFIT Impaired. 0583 English 17 min
need of immediate improvement. 101123 VH Intermediate Science
Funny, fast-paced and full of attitude. 9 min 1996
0714 English 11:24 min VENTURE SERIES - Privatization may PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES
be popular these days, but can it also 000940 VH
PRIMARY HISTORY: THE work for prisons? That’s a political hot 55 min T 1998
AZTECS, EPISODE #1 potato. It hasn’t stopped the Americans THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO
013333 DV though. In the land of opportunity, the SERIES - Part 4 of a set of 8 video
20 min PI 2004 prison business is booming. And get tapes of the Effective Teacher Video
Starting in present-day Mexico ready, Canada may be about to Series. The series is designed for both
City,presenter Jayne Constantinis finds experiment with prisons for profit. new teacher induction programs as
evidence of the great Aztec Empire that 0189 English 9 min well as in-service program for veteran
flourished in Central America around teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and
500 years ago. She explores the PRIVATE LIVES : HIV/STI the correlated book The First Days of
remains of the Aztec temples under the EDUCATION School can be borrowed from the
centre of Mexico City, and sees some 002159 DV Professional Library at the LMCC. This
of the amazing objects found there. An 30 min JS 2005 particular video deals with the
examination of Aztec beliefs and This animated educational drama on following: How to have students follow
religious rituals, role of Aztec warriors STIs and HIV tells the story about a classroom procedures; how
and priests takes place. 0604 group of teens training to be peer procedures differ from discipline.
English 20 min educators who come to grips with their HARRYK. English 55 min
own vulnerability. Focuses on condom
PRIME TIME NEWS: YOUTH usage, identifying common sexually LES PRODUITS
AND HATE transmitted infections, and what to BIODEGRADABLES
100657 VH expect during a visit to a health clinic 200213 DV
22 min JS 1994 for testing. 0738 English 30 min 10 min IJ 2003
Organized racism and racially Cette DVD commence avec la question
motivated crime are dramatically on the PRIZEWINNING PHOTOS - importante du choix des
rise. A cross-section of young people WHAT MAKES THEM CLICK consommateurs en ce qui concerne les
explain the motivation to join such 104960 VH produits biodegradables. Inclus dans le
racially homogenous groups as the JS programme sont les interviews avec
Heritage Front and Final Solution. Two photo experts talk about what turns des expertes (toutes femmes). Ce
0189 English 22 min a picture into a prizewinner. English serait aussi utile en Science 8. Pour les
titres similaires, veuillez consulter la
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serie: 5 Sur 5. 0414 French 10 PROS AND CONDOMS PULLING TOGETHER ; 2
min 104237 VH SERIES
22 min SA 1993 For descriptions see individual titles:
This humorous trigger tape provides a UNFINISHED BUSINESS [107201]
IT’S A WILD RIDE realistic look at sexually active college
001765 VH students and their views on condom PULLING TOGETHER ; 4
15 min JS 2000 use. As students offer their personal SERIES
It’s a Wild Ride at O’Leary Junior HIgh stories, they highlight the wide range of For descriptions see individual titles:
introduces an interdisciplinary math, factors that influence sexual decision DELGAMUUKW V. THE QUEEN :
science and language arts project. making. Their candid, often hilarious ABORIGINAL RIGHTS [107203]
Students learn about and apply laws of experiences are certain to break down
motion, linear functions, and technical audience resistance and provoke PULLING TOGETHER ; 6
repporting as they design and present discussion and action. 0244 SERIES
an ultimate roller park threatened with English 22 min For descriptions see individual titles:
bankruptcy. The video serves as a POTLATCH [107205]
"table of contents" to introduce the LA PROSPERITE ET LA PEUR
resource-rich Web. The Web site (1946 A 1964) EPISODE 15A PUPPETEER’S APPRENTICE
provides all the materials used by the See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE (BUNRAKU PUPPETEER)
teachers and students featured in the HISTOIRE POPULAIRE 107050 VH
video - tools you can use to adapt for 40 min IS 1989
your own classroom. The project Web LA PROSPERITE ET LA PEUR Faces of Japan, Series 2: Bunraku is a
site can be found at the Intel Innovation (1946 A 1964) EPISODE 15B highly-stylized puppet theater dating
in Education Web site, which is See SERIE LE CANADA: UNE back to the 16th century. Puppets,
www.intel.com/education. BER HISTOIRE POPULAIRE several feet high and with intricate
English 15 min detail and moving parts, are
PROTECTING OUR PLANET manipulated by three men at once. The
(VOLUME 2) (CC) puppets are dressed in classical
THE PROFESSIONAL 101063 VH Japanese dress and perform the great
EDUCATOR 56 min IJ 1993 plays of Japan’s classical period.
000943 VH This volume contains 4 titles which are: 0749 English 40 min
41 min T 1998 1) Run for Your Lives - the migration of
THE EFFECTIVE TEACHER VIDEO toads to their spawning grounds PUSS IN BOOTS (CC)
SERIES - Part 7 of a set of 8 video (Austria - 13 min), 2) The Storks Will 101594 VH
tapes of the Effective Teacher Video Come Back - the declining stork 51 min PJ 1987
Series. The series is designed for both population (Portugal - 14 min), 3) City A cat, not a dog, is one man’s best
new teacher induction programs as Parks - maintaining the city park friend in this entertaining Faerie Tale
well as in-service programs for veteran (Catalonia - 14 min) and 4) Rumbling romp. Closed Captioned for the
teachers. A Facilitator’s Manual and Into Our Future transportation and its Hearing Impaired. 0807 English
the correlated book The First Days of environmental impacts (Sweden - 13 51 min
School can be borrowed from the min). Each story depicts children
Professional Library at the LMCC. This taking action to make a positive change PYRAMID
particular video deals with the in their immediate environment. Closed 104743 VH
following: How to achieve happiness Captioned. 0714 English 56 min IS
and success as a teacher; how to Illustrator, David Macaulay escorts
become a professional educator. PROTECTING OUT PLANET students into his studio, where he
HARRYK. English 41 min (VOLUME 1) (CC) explains the step-by-step process
101062 VH involved in the construction of the
42 min IJ 1993 ancient pyramids of Egypt. Students
A PROLOGUE TO CHAUCER also see glimpses of Egyptian society
The 3 titles in this volume are: 1) and its values. (Copy 2 is closed
105871 VH Logging with Patience - selective
captioned for the Hearing Impaired)
29 min S 1990 logging with a team of horses (Canada 0960 English
A scholarly program that reaches out to - 14 min), 2) I’m Betting on Iceland -
students of the Canterbury Tales to conservation measures that protect the
land (Iceland - 14 min) and 3) Changing THE PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM
relate its characters and themes to 001689 VH
everyday life in 14th century England. Mountains - recovery and restoration of
coal fields (France - 12 min). Each story 25 min IJS 1999
0380 English 29 min It’s geometry in the real world, then a
depicts children from different countries
taking action to make a positive change visit to triangle court to prove a few
in their immediate environment. Closed theorems about right triangles.
LA PROMENADE DE Afterwards, the Standard Deviants
BIROUDETTE Captioned. 0714 English 42 min
introduce the Pythagorean theorem,
105597 VH one of the most famous theorems in
5 min P 1991 PULLEYS (2ND EDITION) geometry, and two special types of right
Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre par 000567 VH triangles. 0574 English 25 min
Pat Hutchins. 1037 French 5 min 12 min IJ 1992
Straightforward diagrams of the QATUWAS : PEOPLE
individual segments of a pulley are GATHERING TOGETHER (CC)
PROPAGANDA combined with humorous, practical 107289 VH
106897 VH applications of fixed and moving 59 min 1996
30 min S 1992 pulleys as our intrepid caveman adapts For thousands of years the great
A resource tape, presenting selected these simple machines to Stone Age ocean-going canoe sustained the
segments of classic propaganda films life. 0574 English 12 min cultural and spiritual traditions of
from both World Wars with their original coastal First Nations. Yet this century
sound-tracks. Teacher’s guide PULLING TOGETHER ; 1 has seen the virtual disappearance of
included. 0267 English 30 min SERIES these sacred vessels. In the 1980s,
For descriptions see individual titles: Native peoples of the Northwest Coast
AN UNTOLD BC HISTORY [107200] embarked on an emotional voyage of
165
rediscovery. Reclaiming their ancient QUEL TEMPS FAIT-IL? RABBIT, THE (CC)
maritime heritage, they carved majestic 200201 DV PR0417 VH
canoes from cedars that were living 60 min I 2005 11 min P 1989
hundreds of years before Europeans L’objectif de Quel temps fait-il? est de This program follows several young
arrived in the Pacific Northwest. Crews raconter aux jeunes la diversite des rabbits as they learn to adapt to their
from thirty First Nations then set out in differents environnements naturels de new environment. Viewers are able to
1993 on a remarkable journey, paddling notre planete et de ces climats, de learn how a mother rabbit treats her
hundreds of kilometres along ancient decrire leurs principales young offspring as they develop their
waterways to an historic gathering of caracteristiques, d’expliquer leur skills. In addition, the program explains
more than three thousand people of formation et le fonctionnement des the basic life cycle of the typical rabbit.
Bella Bella, B.C. This video powerfully phenomenes meterologiques, et de 0983 English 11 min
documents this rebirth of the ocean mieux en comprendre les Primary
going canoe and celebrates the healing consequences sur la faune, la flore, les
power of tradition and the resurgence paysages et le mode de vie des
of Northwest Coast indigenous culture. RACCOONS: WILD IN THE CITY
habitants. 0714 French 60 min 102915 VH
0714 English 59 min
15 min PI 1992
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2
QUE FONT LES FLEURS? SERIES SERIES - With many ravines, big trees,
103192 VH For descriptions see individual titles: and old homes, Toronto provides an
12 min PI 1991 ideal environment for thousands of
ACCESS TO JUSTICE [100930]
Les fleurs ont plusieurs formes mais la raccoons. While some people lovingly
plupart d’entre elles sont composèes BETWEEN THE CRIME AND THE
COURTROOM [100922] feed the raccoons, others hire experts
de pètales, d’un pistil et d ètamines. to remove them from attics and
Les fleurs aident la plante à produire FAMILY AFTER FAMILY [100926]
HE WHO LOOKS UPSIDE DOWN chimneys. 0470 English 15 min
de nouvelles plantes. 0119 French
12 min [100929]
IT’S A FREE COUNTRY [100924] RACE TO FREEDOM : THE
QUÉBEC: A CITY I WANT TO OLD ENOUGH TO HURT [100927] UNDERGROUND RAILROAD
REMEMBER! OUT OF CONTROL [100928] 000085 VH
106594 VH TO BE EQUAL... OR NOT TO BE 100 min J 1994
30 min IS 1989 [100925] This video is an adaptation of Barbara
Thirty minutes of entertaining scenes VICTIMS AND WITNESSES Smucker’s novel "Underground to
and festivities showing Quèbec city and [100931] Canada". It presents an engaging
WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTS? portrayal of African-Americans
its surrounding area. 0068 French
30 min [100923] escaping slavery in the 1850s by using
a secret route to Canada. Graphic
YOUR DAY IN COURT: THE scenes of brutal treatment of slaves are
QUEBEC: DUPLESSIS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
AFTER included. 0104 English 100 min
[100921]
107449 VH
114 min S 1987 RACISM IN AMERICA
Quebec in 1936 and Quebec in 1970. A QUESTION OF LOYALTIES, 100653 VH
Two political leaders and two election 1775 TO 1815 (EPISODE 5A) 26 min JS 1993
campaigns, divided by time. The faces 000978 VH This program examines the resurgence
are different, but has anything else 60 min IJS 2000 of racially-motivated violence and
really changed? This exploratory CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY vandalism; the reasons people vent
documentary suggests not: the gospel SERIES - In 1775, American rebels anger against minorities; the social and
as preached in 1936 by Maruice invade Canada, but the invasion fails economic implications of racist acts;
Duplessis and his Union Nationale was when "les Canadiens" refuse to take up how a community successfully
essentially the same as that arms against British rule. The mass responded to its racial problems.
proclaimed in 1970 by Liberal Robert migration of Loyalist refugees that 0380 English 26 min
Bourassa. The emergence, in 1970, of follows creates an English-speaking
the Parti Quèbècois, had yet to make a Canada virtually overnight. In 1812, RADISSON AND GROSEILLIERS
difference. 0714 English 114 min American invaders are fought to a 107498 VH
stand-still at Queenston Heights and 14 min JS 1996
QUEBEC: DUPLESSIS ET Chateauguay, setting boundaries that EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES -
APRES remain today. Closed-captioned. The story of the "Two greatest
107450 VH 0189 English 60 min pathfinders of the West" commenced in
114 min JS 1990 1652 when Radisson was captured by
Tout en relevant le bouillonnement A QUESTION OF LOYALTIES, Iroquois warriors and learned the ways.
d’espoir des annèes 70, Denys Arcand 1775 TO 1815 (EPISODE 5B) After his escape he journeyed to France
se fait sceptique. Il nous montre where he ment Groseilliers. The two
000979 VH men decided to journey together in
jusqu’à quel point les grands thèmes 60 min IJS 2000
de Duplessis sont en fin de compte search of adventure and wealth. Here
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY in dramatized form are their amazing
resservis dans de nouveaux habits. La SERIES - In 1775, American rebels
question est posèe: la rèvolution adventures! 0065 English 14 min
invade Canada, but the invasion fails
tranquille a-t-elle vraiment changè when "les Canadiens" refuse to take up
quelque chose au Quèbec? 0714 arms against British rule. The mass THE RAILRODDER
French 114 min migration of Loyalist refugees that 106578 VH
follows creates an English-speaking 25 min I 1965
THE QUEEN VS. " - BASIC Canada virtually overnight. In 1812, [Without words] Have you ever had the
CONCEPTS OF CRIMINAL JUS American invaders are fought to a urge to travel across Canada? Well,
100919 VH stand-still at Queenston Heights and comedian Buster Keaton did just that
24 min S 1983 Chateauguay, setting boundaries that using a most unusual mode of
A combination of live action scenarios, remain today. Closed-captioned. transportation: he hopped aboard an
professional cartoons, and more. 0189 English 60 min open railway track-speeder. This video
Describes the basics of our criminal is full of visual gags. Perched on his
process. 0809 English 24 min seat, pork-pie hat firmly in place, this
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endearing traveller chugs nonchalantly RAMONA AND HER MOTHER RAVEN TALES: RAVEN AND
past some of Canada’s most 105637 VH THE COYOTE
spectacular landmarks from Nova 28 min PI 1991 001028 DV
Scotia to British Columbia. 0714 A visual novel comprised of three, 28 25 min PIJS 2008
English 25 min minute episode, New Pajamas, RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this ninth
Ramona’s Bad Day and the Great episode, Frog’s old friend Mother Toad
THE RAINBOW SERPENT Haircut. 0645 English 28 min comes to visit, and as the two story-
105606 VH tellers swap tales, Raven overhears the
12 min P 1991 story of another trickster, the Coyote,
Set in Dreamtime, this aboriginal RAMONA FOREVER who lives near Mother Toad’s home far
legend of the Creation follows the 105638 VH to the south. Determined to prove that
serpent Goorialla on his journey across he is the greatest of all tricksters,
28 min PI 1991 Raven heads down to meet Coyote and
Australia. Story by Dick Roughsey. A visual novel comprised of three 28
1037 English 12 min trick him. 1047 English 25 min
minute episodes; Goodbye, Hello, The
Perfect Day and Siblingitis. 0645 RAVEN TALES: RAVEN GETS
RAINBOW WAR English 28 min SICK
100608 VH 001029 DV
21 min KPIJS 1985 25 min PIJS 2008
Three imaginary kingdoms, one Blue, RAMONA QUIMBY, AGE 8 RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this tenth
one Red, and one Yellow, fight for 105636 VH episode, the first people get sick for the
supremacy in this award-winning 28 min PI 1992 first time, and the village echoes with
fantasy. As warriors splash paint A visual novel comprised of four 28 sniffles and sneezes. Nobody can
everywhere, colours combine to create minute episodes; Squeakerfoot, understand what is happening, but
new hues and the world’s first rainbow. Mystery Meal, Ramona the Patient and Frog arrives and tells the story of how
Astonished by the beauty they have Rainy Sunday. 0645 English 28 sickness first came to the people. The
created, all three kingdoms agree to min animals complained to the Great Spirit
coexist in peace. 0835 English 21 that people had too many advantages,
min so they convince him to inflict their
RAM’S HEAD (26TH DYNASTY) aches and pains upon the first people
RAINBOW WAR (FRENCH 106746 RE every year. 1047 English 25 min
VERSION) I
100606 VH Representation of the sacred beast, RAVEN TALES: HOW RAVEN
21 min KPIJS 1990 symbol of the god Amun. (7" on base) STOLE THE SUN
Document tournè au pavillon du English 001795 DV
Canadian Pacifique lors de l’Expo 86. 25 min PIJ 2004
Trois royaumes imaginaires, un Bleu, RAVEN TALES SERIES - Join Raven,
un Rouge et un Jaune se livrent une RAMSES II: GLORIOUS Eagle and Frog in a land before time!
bataille pour la suprèmatie. 0506 PHAROAH Raven Tales: How Raven Stole the Sun
French 21 min 106757 VH is a multiple award-winning animated
21 min IJ 1989 film based on the First Nations’folklore
RAINFOREST FOR CHILDREN Shot in Egypt, this gives an exclusive of the Northwest coast. Raven Tales
SERIES look at the magnificent temples built by concentrates on the wild and funny
For descriptions see individual titles: this important ruler. 0348 English adventures of Raven, the most
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST 21 min powerful, and one might add, trickiest
(CC) [102933] trouble-makers of First Nations’
PEOPLE OF THE RAINFOREST folklore. 1047 English 25 min
(CC) [102932] RANGERS OF THE NORTH
PLANTS OF THE RAINFOREST 107492 VH RAVEN TALES
(CC) [102934] 48 min 1993 l
For over 50 years a group of volunteers For descriptions see individual titles:
RAINFORESTS have guarded Canada’s remote RAVEN TALES: HOWL AT THE
102887 VH boundaries, equipped with only a 303 MOON [001027]
21 min IJS 1992 and their keen survival skills. They are RAVEN TALES: RAVEN AND THE
Covers the following areas: What is a called the CANADIAN RANGERS. This COYOTE [001028]
rainforest? The role of light and water, documentary highlights some of the RAVEN TALES: RAVEN GETS SICK
rainforest soils, nutrient recycling and most exciting moments in the history of [001029]
climate, fauna and vegetation, the Arctic, including: The Yukon RAVEN TALES: HOW RAVEN
rainforests and the future. 0267 Goldrush; The Mad Trapper of Rate STOLE THE SUN [001795]
English 21 min River; The Franklin Expedition; The RAVEN TALES: BALD EAGLE
Great Labrador Sealing Disaster. [001025]
Narrated by Gordon Pinsent. 0645 RAVEN TALES: GONE FISHIN’
RALPH S. MOUSE English 48 min [001023]
PLA026 VH RAVEN TALES: LOVE AND WAR
40 min 1990 [001024]
Based on the third book of author RAPUNZEL (CC) RAVEN TALES: RAVEN AND THE
Beverly Cleary’s series of Ralph S. 101600 VH FIRST PEOPLE [001021]
Mouse. Ralph must leave Mountain RAVEN TALES: THE CHILD OF
View Inn or risk having Matt the bellman 48 min PJ 1987
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - TEARS [001033]
lose his job. Ralph joins his friend Ryan RAVEN TALES: THE FLOOD
at school where, while taking part in a From high atop a tower, a beautiful
young woman lets down her hair - and [001026]
maze, he helps Ryan to make friends RAVEN TALES: THE SEA WOLF
with the school bully Brad. The mixture lets in love. That’s the time-honored
story of Rapunzel. Closed Captioned [001022]
of animation and live action is cleverly RAVEN TALES: THE GATHERING
produced. 0615 English 40 min for the Hearing Impaired. 0807
English 48 min [001030]
Primary Language Arts RAVEN TALES: THE ROUGH FACE
GIRL [001031]
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RAVEN TALES: BALD EAGLE together with a handful of dirt to form BRINGING THE RAIN TO KAPITI
001025 DV the shape of a little boy. What terrible PLAIN (CC) [PR0461]
25 min PIJ 2008 price shall be paid for Dzunakwa’s BUGS (CC) [PR0446]
RAVEN TALES SERIES - in the 6th help? 1047 English 25 min A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER
episode Eagle tells the children a story [105746]
of the creation time when he and RAVEN TALES: THE FLOOD CHICKENS AREN’T THE ONLY
Raven are still young and the world is 001026 DV ONES (CC) [PR0447]
new. One day, the Great Spirit comes 25 min PIJS 2008 COME A TIDE (CC) [105749]
to visit and asks the brothers to fly him RAVEN TALES SERIES - In episode DIVE TO THE CORAL REEFS (CC)
over the world he has created. 11 the children are visited by the tiny [102936]
According to Eagle, the Great Spirit Mouse Woman, who speaks in a voice DUNCAN AND DELORES (CC)
rewards his service with a crown of that only they can understand. She [PR0464]
white feathers on his head, but Raven warns them that a great flood is FLORENCE AND ERIC TAKE THE
remembers a different story and tells coming.... 1047 English 25 min CAKE (CC) [105754]
the children what really happened... FOLLOW THE DRINKING GOURD
1047 English 25 min RAVEN TALES: THE SEA WOLF (CC) [105740]
001022 DV GERMS MAKE ME SICK (CC)
RAVEN TALES: GONE FISHIN’ 25 min PIJ 2008 [PR0379]
001023 DV RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this third GIFT OF THE SACRED DOG (CC)
25 min PIJ 2008 episode, a young man named Gwai [101540]
RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this 4th asks Frog for help with his poor fishing GILA MONSTERS MEET YOU AT
episode, Raven teams up with Qos and skills. She tells him the story of the Sea THE AIRPORT (CC) [PR0449]
Widi to throw a fishing contest between Wolf: a great creature who has lived in GREGORY THE TERRIBLE EATER
Eagle and a mysterious giant bird who the sea since the time of creation. (CC) [PR0450]
Frog calls the Kulos. With all the fish in Gwai enlists the Sea Wolf’s help to HILL OF FIRE (CC) [PR0462]
the village on the line, will Raven and become the greatest fisherman in the HUMPHREY THE LOST WHALE
his pals be able to pull off his greatest village. But will he give the Sea Wolf (CC) [PR0465]
trick yet, or will they end up all wet? his due or take the credit for himself? IMOGENE’S ANTLERS (CC)
1047 English 25 min 1047 English 25 min [PR0451]
IS THIS A HOUSE FOR HERMIT
RAVEN TALES: LOVE AND WAR RE-TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL:PART CRAB? (CC) [103408]
001024 DV 1 KNOTS ON A COUNTING ROPE
25 min PIJ 2008 01685 VH (CC) [PR0452]
RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this 5th 50 min JS 2004 LIANG AND THE MAGIC
episode, Qos asks Raven to help him Newsworld - Part 1 : Re-Trial looks at PAINTBRUSH (CC) [PR0453]
with the heart of Igis, a young woman the life and times of Louis Riel through THE LIFE CYCLE OF THE
who is too vain to love anyone but modern legal eyes. Features leading HONEYBEE (CC) [103403]
herself. Raven asks Qos to collect the Canadians who re-examine the LOUIS THE FISH (CC) [PR0454]
snow from Igis’ footprints, a tuft of her evidence against Riel. The charge THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS INSIDE
hair and some of her old clothes to against Riel is treason and the trial is THE EARTH [102526]
build a snow man. With a puff of his based on historical facts but is judged MAMA DON’T ALLOW (CC)
breath, Raven brings the snowman to by today’s law. Thomas Berger is the [PR0466]
life and names him Moowis, telling Qos judge and Edward Greenspan is for the MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE
that it will teach Igis the true meaning defence. 0189 English 50 min RANCH (CC) [PR0455]
of Love.But Qos is shocked when Igis THE MILK MAKERS (CC) [PR0460]
falls in love with Moowis instead! 1047 MRS. KATZ AND TUSH (CC)
English 25 min RE-TRIAL OF LOUIS RIEL:PART
2: METIS [105753]
01686 VH MUFARO’S BEAUTIFUL
RAVEN TALES: RAVEN AND DAUGHTERS (CC) [PR0439]
THE FIRST PEOPLE 50 min JS 2004
Viewers are asked to vote online on MUMMIES MADE IN EGYPT (CC)
001021 DV [PR0384]
25 min PIJ 2008 Riel’s guilt or innocence based on this
Re-Trial of Louis Riel. CBC has MY LITTLE ISLAND (CC) [PR0456]
RAVEN TALES SERIES - This is the MY SHADOW [000702]
second episode in this series of excellent follow-up to this TV special
including a live forum made up of Metis NOSEY MRS. RAT (CC) [105744]
animated television programs
celebrating the First Nations’ folklore of and Aboriginal youth who discuss the ONCE THERE WAS A TREE (CC)
influence and impact of the Riel case on [103194]
the Northwest coast.In this new
episode, Dr. Evan Adams (Smoke their lives. 0189 English 50 min OX CART MAN (CC) [PR0457]
Signals) returns as Raven with Carmen THE PIGGY IN THE PUDDLE (CC)
Moore as the mysterious Frog and Ian READING RAINBOW SERIES [105752]
Reid as Eagle, as they discover the first For descriptions see individual titles: RECHENKA’S EGGS (CC) [101447]
humans in a giant clamshell washed up AMAZING GRACE (CC) [105728] ROBBERY AT THE DIAMOND DOG
on the beach. Can Raven teach AND STILL THE TURTLE WATCHED DINER (CC) [105755]
these,’people’ how to survive in this new (CC) [105741] RUMPELSTILTSKIN (CC) [PR0458]
world before they drive him crazy in the ANIMAL CAFE (CC) [105757] RUTH LAW THRILLS A NATION
process? 1047 English 25 min APPELEMANDO’S DREAM (CC) (CC) [104396]
[105751] THE SALAMANDER ROOM (CC)
RAVEN TALES: THE CHILD OF ARTHUR’S EYES (CC) [105742] [105739]
TEARS BARN DANCE (CC) [105747] SAM, THE SEA COW (CC) [103692]
001033 DV BEA AND MR. JONES (CC) SEASHORE SURPRISE (CC)
25 min PIJ 2008 [105745] [103311]
RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this 7th BERLIOZ THE BEAR (CC) [105748] SILENT LOTUS (CC) [105738]
episode, Qos and Igis are unable to BEST FRIENDS (CC) [PR0445] SIMON’S BOOK (CC) [PR0459]
have a child, so Frog tells Igis to visit THE BIONIC BUNNY SHOW (CC) STELLALUNA (CC) [105737]
Dzunakwa, an old witch who lives deep [105756] SUMMER (CC) [102296]
in the forest. Dzunakwa agrees to help BORED–NOTHING TO DO! (CC) THREE BY THE SEA (CC) [PR0441]
her, and tells Igis to mix her tears [105750] A THREE HAT DAY (CC) [PR0442]
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THROUGH MOON AND STARS THE REAL STORY OF HUMPTY REBELLION AND REFORM,
AND NIGHT SKIES (CC) [105743] DUMPTY 1815 TO 1850 (EPISODE 7B)
THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE 105681 VH 000983 VH
(CC) [PR0440] 25 min PI 1990 60 min IJS 2000
Did you ever wonder how Humpty CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
READING RECOVERY Dumpty happened to be up on that SERIES - This episode focuses on the
TUTORIAL SESSION WITH wall? Humpty was an overgrown, rebellions of 1837-38, the political
HEATHER MALLORY misunderstood egg. But one day, he conflicts that led to them, and their
000240 VH ended up in the right place at the right unexpected consequences. It portrays
14 min T 1996 time and overheard something that a colonial society caught up in a torrent
This video records a typical tutoring changed his life forever. 0418 of rapid growth and currents of
session with teacher Heather Mallory English 25 min democratic thought after the end of the
and a Grade 2 student using the Napoleonic Era. Through the figures of
principles as outlined in Marie Clay’s REALITY MATTERS: CRUEL Joseph Howe, Louis-Joseph Papineau
book Reading Recovery: A Guidebook SCHOOLS and William Lyon Mackenzie, it traces
for Teachers in Training,published in 002144 DV the strikingly different courses these
1993. The tutoring session is useful for 30 min IJS 2004 political conflicts took in Nova Scotia,
early intervention. A teacher’s guide Taunting, teasing, and the playground Lower Canada, and Upper Canada.
with the sequence of steps is included. brawls used to be considered child’s Despite the harsh repression that
English 14 min play. The schoolyard bully was just followed the Canadian rebels’ defeat,
another rite of passage in adolescent within 10 years, English- and French-
life. Now, times have changed. From speaking politicians would establish a
READING THE CODE OF LIFE long-lasting political partner that won
000891 VH events such as in Littleton, Colorado,
students and experts say bullying is the the prize of self-government. Closed-
30 min S 1999 captioned. 0189 English 60 min
UNSEEN LIFE ON EARTH SERIES - first step in a continuum of school
violence that can escalate to murder.
Find out how DNA is central to cell 0585 English 30 min RECHENKA’S EGGS
activity, replicating with great fidelity and 101412 VH
carrying the information for all proteins. 10 min PI 1991
This video shows how organisms also REALITY MATTERS : SEX AND
STDS Written, illustrated and narrated by
regulate the products made from genes Patricia Polacco. Old Babushka is
in an effort to conserve energy and 014338 DV
30 min IJS 2006 known far and wide for the beautiful
adapt to new environments. 0574 eggs she so lovingly paints. As she
English 30 min DISCOVERY SCHOOL SERIES -
Hormones, peers, the media, and other prepares her eggs for the Easter
factors all contribute to the pressure Festival in Moscow, she takes in an
READING, WRITING & many teens feel to have sex. Examines injured goose and nurses it back to
REVOLVERS the realities of that pressure and the health. Similar to 394 VR 108. 0907
101118 VH risks facing teens today, including STDs English 10 min
IS 1992 and AIDS. 0585 English 30 min
Violence in and around schools is an RECHENKA’S EGGS (CC)
increasing concern among parents, REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE 101447 VH
school officials, and students. How 105580 VH 29 min I 1993
should students react if they are 111 min JA 1955 READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
threatened on the way to school or if video demonstrates pysanky, traditional
James Dean, in one of screen history’s
they are coerced into potentially most influential roles, stars as the new Ukrainian egg painting. Also featured
dangerous situations by their peers? kid in town whose loneliness, frustration are various animals that hatch from
What can young adults do to protect eggs. It follows the standard "Reading
and anger mirrored the feelings of many
themselves? What can they do to limit postwar teens - and still nevertheless Rainbow" series format: an introduction
their chances of becoming a victim of a to the story with live footage; the story;
violent act? This unmatched program today. 1027 English 111 min
concept development with further live
provides students with specific skills footage; and related book reviews by
they can apply if confronted with REBELLION AND REFORM,
1815 TO 1850 (EPISODE 7A) children. Similar to 394 VR 073.
violence. 0297 English English Language Arts K-7 0104
000982 VH
60 min IJS 2000 English 29 min
REAL PEOPLE : COPING WITH CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY
EATING DISORDERS SERIES - This episode focuses on the RECIPROCAL TEACHING (A
104026 VH rebellions of 1837-38, the political VARIATION): HIGH SCHOOL
27 min JS 1989 conflicts that led to them, and their 001837 VH
Documents the stories of three young unexpected consequences. It portrays 13 min T 2001
people recovering from eating a colonial society caught up in a torrent THE LESSON COLLECTION: MATH
disorders. Helps teenagers to of rapid growth and currents of STRATEGIES SERIES - This videotape
recognize the reasons for and dangers democratic thought after the end of the is one in a series of programs compiled
of food and weight obsessions, and to Napoleonic Era. Through the figures of to illustrate various strategies teachers
be more sympathetic to peers who may Joseph Howe, Louis-Joseph Papineau are using in classrooms today. The
have eating disorders. 0920 English and William Lyon Mackenzie, it traces series is specifically designed to
27 min the strikingly different courses these provide teachers with practical
political conflicts took in Nova Scotia, examples of the teaching learning
REAL PEOPLE : MEET A Lower Canada, and Upper Canada. experience. 0054 English 13 min
TEENAGE DRUG ADDICT Despite the harsh repression that
104035 VH followed the Canadian rebels’ defeat, RECYCLE REX AND RETURN
24 min KPIJSCATIJ 1988 within 10 years, English- and French- TO SENDER
Opportunity to view a fellow teenager’s speaking politicians would establish a 104337 VH
drug addiction and troubled life long-lasting political partnership that 23 min PI 1993
objectively and perhaps reach some won the prize of self-government. Part 1: Recycle Rex is about a group of
conclusions of one’s own. 0920 Closed-captioned. 0189 English dinosaur friends who learn about
English 24 min 60 min recycling firsthand when the field
where they play is in jeopardy of being
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turned into a landfill site. Part 2: RED BALLOON, THE REDUCING, REUSING AND
Return to Sender is a story about 105473 VH RECYCLING: ENVIRONMENTAL
littering and what happens when many 34 min 1956 CO
people litter. 0645 English 23 min The Academy Award winning story of a 104332 VH
young French boy and his most 22 min PI 1990
unusual friend. A boy tames a balloon Designed to make young students
RECYCLING (CC) aware of the environmental
ISC069 VH which has mysteriously come to life.
He plays with it until a gang of street consequences of the solid wastes we
29 min I 1989 throw away. It also offers practical
This fast-paced video is composed of urchins "kill it". Then suddenly all the
balloons in Paris come to the boy. No steps we can take to help solve the
eight related segments, each dealing problems we have with our garbage.
with different aspects of recycling. narration. Same as 809 MP 087.
1003 English 34 min 0599 English 22 min
Topics include sewage treatment and
water purification, re-using old engine REFLECTED WORLDS : THE
oil, reducing family trash, bio- ELEMENTS OF SHORT FICTION
degradable plastics, a three minute
RED RIDING HOOD AND THE
WELL-FED WOLF 000141 VH
recycling "rock video", municipal 30 min S 1992
recycling programs and manufacturers 104038 VH
15 min PI 1989 LITERARY VISIONS series - This 30-
who are reducing packaging. The minute video focuses on elements of
video ends with an examination of the Red and her walking, talking foods short fiction: setting, characterization,
Mobius strip as an appropriate symbol show the big bad wolf what constitutes plot. A dramatization of Frank
for recycling. Closed Captioned for the a good meal. A fun romp into the tasty O’Connor’s "First Confession"
Hearing Impaired. 0189 English world of nutrition. 0244 English illustrates the unity of elements. An
29 min 15 min historical perspective is presented on
Intermediate Science the development of short fiction with
RED SERGE AND BLACK reference to Henry Fielding and Edgar
RECYCLING : CONSERVING HORSES Allen Poe. Style in short fiction writing
NATURAL RESOURCES 000900 VH is also discussed. 0104 English
000099 VH 23:35 min IJS 1992 30 min
20 min J 1994 CANADA IN VIEW SERIES - This
Shows how raw material (renewable
THE REFORMATION
video takes a look at the horses and 106871 VH
and non-renewable) is manufactured the men and women who are members 30 min JS 1990
into finished goods. It examines of the Musical Ride team of the RCMP.
problems caused by throwing away Program #14 - The Protestant
It follows them on a tour. It includes Reformation arises as many Europeans
finished goods and explains the interviews with members of the group.
benefits of reducing, reusing and particularly in cities, look for alternate
RCMP English 23:35 min forms of worship and break from
recycling these goods. 0104
Catholicism. 0574 English 30 min
English 20 min
RED TSAR THE RELATIVES CAME
RECYCLING : IT’S 106991 VH 105707 VH
EVERYBODY’S JOB 20 min 1987 8 min P 1988
103701 VH Explains the operation of the power Based on the book by Cynthia Rylant.
20 min I 1992 structure of the Soviet Union after the The relatives’ station wagon smelled
A group of students gets involved in a Revolution and the creation of the Stalin like a real car, looked like a rainbow,
class recycling project, separating hero cult. 0387 English 20 min and was roomy enough for the crowd
garbage into paper, metal, plastic, and that piled into it at four o’clock one
glass; in the process they learn why summer morning and piled out of it the
recycling is the most logical answer to REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE next day on the north side of the
our mounting problems. 0689 104338 VH mountain. 0058 English 8 min
English 20 min 15 min I 1994
Discusses the generation of waste in RELATIVITY: EINSTEIN’S
communities, the need for recycling, SPECIAL THEORY: PART 1
RECYCLING PROCESSES composting and waste reduction. Video 002062 VH
104334 VH includes in-depth tips on composting, 22 min S 2002
22 min KPIJS 1992 an educational activity suggstion sheet This Australian production clearly
All about the factory processes of (elementary level) based on the video explains the concept of relativity using
recycling - how it is done and what does and a 2 page flyer about composting. easy-to-understand language.
it save? The materials dealt with are 0804 English 15 min Computer graphics and live-action
paper, glass, aluminium, iron, concrete, demonstrations combine to convey the
sump oil and water from sewage key points of a complex theory.
treatment. 0267 English 22 min REDUCE SPEED Touches of humour and music engage
013398 VH students, while repetitions of significant
RECYCLING: THE ENDLESS 22 min IJS 2006 ideas support learning. 0414
CIRCLE Reduce Speed highlights five youth’s English 22 min
104340 VH experiences with the highs and lows of
25 min I 1993 crystal meth use in Victoria and THE RELUCTANT DECKHAND
Shows how landfills are created by Vancouver, BC. Their stories, lessons (CC)
consuming raw materials and energy to and photographs will challenge you to 105734 VH
make products that we use and then examine issues of: youth, drugs, 46 min I 1995
throw away. Looks at processes substance abuse, sexual exploitation, Tess is ten years old–old enough to join
involved in recycling paper, aluminum homelessness, AIDS, hepatitis,harm her mother, Sue, for a summer’s fishing
and plastic, and emphasizes the need reduction and enforcement in regards to in the northern waters off Vancouver
for a commitment to recycling. 0104 the growing crystal methamphetamine Island on their boat the Henry Bay.
English 25 min epidemic. 0279 English 22 min However Tess is reluctant to go; she
fears the stormy waters and would
rather stay at home for the summer with
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her best friend, Candice. Tess does go, désavantages. Les sources incluent : RENAISSANCE TRAVEL, TRADE
and with her goes Maa-mou the cat, a nucleaire, solaire, eolienne, biomasse, & EXPLORATION
parting gift from Candice, as her lively biocombustibles, vehicules hybrides et 002174 DV
companion. Together they rise to the le developpement du sable bitumineux. 23 min IJ 2004
challenges of life on a fishing boat, and nce d?’in établit le point focal de RENAISSANCE FOR STUDENTS
thrill in the summer’s unexpected l?’intérèt au sujet. Ce programme sert SERIES - Delves into the struggle for
pleasures. This video package de tremplin pour une discussion des trade dominance in the
contains: a 33-minute animation film in alternatives des carburants fossiles. Mediterranean,the emerging role of the
six episodes; a 13-minute documentary 0414 French 7 min wealthy merchant class, and the
of the making of the film; a 128-page worldwide effects of explanded trade on
novel, The Reluctant Deckhand by Jan RENAISSANCE people living during the Renaissance.
Padgett; and a 36-page teacher’s 106883 VH Advancements in navigational tools
guide. 0714 English 46 min 48 min KPIJS 1989 including lateen sails and the astrolabe,
This program begins by surveying the aided explorers such as Columbus and
REMBRANDT’S BERET background of the Renaissance in da Gama on their amazing journeys.
105620 VH Europe, from the collapse of the Roman 0868 English 23 min
14 min IT 1990 Empire to the Crusades. After briefly
Based on the story by Johnny Alcorn treating medieval culture, it outlines the RENAISSSANCE SCIENCE &
and illustrated by brother, Stephen. rise of humanism and events in 14th- INVENTION
The Alcorn brothers spent their century Italy that nurtured the revival of 002173 DV
teenage years in Florence, Italy, interest in classical learning. 0348 23 min IJ 2004
roaming museums and fueling their English 48 min RENAISSANCE FOR STUDENTS
imaginations. This account of a rare SERIES - Explores the people, ideas
visit to the forbidden corridor gives new THE RENAISSANCE AND THE and inventions behind the major
meaning to the words "immortal AGE OF DISCOVERY scientific breakthroughs in astronomy,
masterpiece". 0907 English 14 106885 VH physics, anatomy and mathematics
min 28 min JS 1994 from the engineering that inspired
FROM THE WESTERN TRADITIONS Florence’s stunning catheddral dome to
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERIES - Explores the forces behind the laws of planetary motion. Go
001695 VH the Renaissance spirit including behind the scenes with Galileo, Kepler
24 min IJ 2003 technical and scientific developments and Brunelleschi and discover how
Simon and Crystal travel back to WW II from the Middle Ages. Artists, scholars, being a Renaissance scientist was not
and meet their young grandfather. writers, and explorers benefited from an easy life! 0868 English 23 min
Simon is less than thrilled at having to the effect of the printing press on
attend a veteran’s ceremony with his intellectual life. Develops the RENARD BLEU VA A LA PECHE
curmudgeonly Grandpa Cates (Mavor relationship between the secular and 107270 VH
Moore). Curious to get some the divine in Renaissance art. 0104 30 min IS 1987
perspective on their Grandpa when he English 28 min (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS)
was a young man, Crystal attempts to Renard Bleu, un jeune orphelin venu
bring back Grandpa’s war buddy, Alex RENAISSANCE ART, MUSIC & vivre chez sa tante à la Baie des
D’Amico, but the concussion from an LITERATURE Esprits a de la difficultè à s’adapter.
exploding mortar shell accidentally 002175 DV Mais Cheemo dècouvrira que la fausse
propels them back to war-torn 23 min IJ 2004 bravade de Renard Bleu vient plutôt
France.After 36 hours in a war zone, RENAISSANCE FOR STUDENTS d’une peur d’ltre repoussè et il rèussira
Crystal and Simon return to the SERIES - Explores the newly à le convaincre qu’il est vraiment chez
present with a greater understanding of discovered uses of realism, lui. 0571 French 30 min
what their grandfather and men like him mathematics and perspective in art; the
experienced. 0390 English 24 introduction of new musical RENDEZVOUS CANADA, 1606
min instruments and changes in musical 107528 VH
style; and how literature flourished 29 min IJ
REMEMBRANCE DAY thanks to the invention of the printing HISTORY RE-ENACTMENT SERIES -
101405 VH press. Explore the lives and The dramatic story of two youths, one
15 min IJS 1992 masterpieces of Renaissance legends, Huron and one French, who shared a
The meaning and significance of including Leonardo, Machiavelli and pivotal time in Canada’s history.The
Remembrance Day is covered in this Shakespeare. 0868 English 23 video is a testament to the role of the
dramatic and fascinating video outlining min native Indians in shaping New France
the First and Second World Wars. and Canada. 0714 English 29
Many of the scenes are historic and RENAISSANCE FOR STUDENTS min
authentic, including early scenes in the For descriptions see individual titles:
air, sea and in the trenches. 0372 EVERYDAY LIFE IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY : THE
English 15 min RENAISSANCE [002172] SEARCH FOR ENDLESS
RENAISSANCE ART, MUSIC & ENERGY
REMEMBRANCE DAY : THE LITERATURE [002175] 000741 VH
SONG / LA CHANSON RENAISSANCE TRAVEL, TRADE & 24 min JS 1999
101357 VH EXPLORATION [002174] World supplies of fossil fuels are
7 min PA RENAISSSANCE SCIENCE & running out. Nuclear power has fallen
Montage of historic and modern day INVENTION [002173] by the wayside as a wide-scale future
visuals set to Remembrance Day song. energy source. Renewable energy: the
No dialogue or voice-over. 0682 THE RENAISSANCE STAGE search for endless energy highlights
French 7 min 105179 VH the work of front line renewable energy
30 min S 1991 research scientists and explores
REMPLACEMENT DE PETROLE Traces the earliest Renaissance leading commercial applications. It
200214 DV attempts to stage classical drama also examines: what renewable energy
7 min IJ 2003 through the application of medieval is, the future of fossil fuels, solar
Ce DVD presente un survol excellent concepts of production. 0380 photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind
de la variete de sources alternatives English 30 min energy, the concept of energy pay back,
d’energie, leurs avantages et leurs and social values. Produced with the
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assistance from Energy Australia and RESUMES THAT GET RETURN HOME
the NSW Dept of Educations. Sciences INTERVIEWS : INTERVIEWS 107470 VH
8-12. 0267 English 24 min THAT GET JOBS 29 min JS 1992
100736 VH First-generation Chinese-Canadian
34 min S filmmaker Michelle Wong returns to her
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM (2ND Pt. 1: Resumes: Presenting Yourself birth place, St. Paul, Alberta, to get
ED.) on Paper. Focuses on the importance reacquainted with her aging
103888 VH of a well-drafted resume. Pt. 2: Cover grandparents. Return Home captures
16 min JS 1980 Letters and Job Application Forms. the spirit and experiences of early
THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - Depicts examples of both effective and Chinese-Canadian immigrants,
Through animation, the structures of poorly executed resumes. Pt. 3: acknowledging a vital part of Canadian
the male and female reproductive Managing the Job Interview. The history. 0714 English 29 min
systems and the changes that occur importance of pre-interview
during maturation are clearly and "homework". Pt. 4: Job Interviews: RETURN TO EAGLE ROCK (CC)
objectively investigated. Science K-7 Presenting Yourself in Person. The 104676 VH
0299 English 16 min importance of body language, good 60 min S 1992
listening skills and consistency of Provides an interesting look at the life
approach in the job quest. 0602 and art of Tsimshian artist Roy Henry
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS English 34 min
103850 VH Vickers. The documentary traces his
childhood and adolescence as he
20 min JS 1988 moved from the small village of Kitkatla
Chronicles fertilization, the union of sex LE RETOUR DES AVENTURIERS near Prince Rupert to Victoria. Vickers’
cells and the development of a new DU ... : HISTOIRE (CC) struggle with the transition from
human life. 0689 English 20 min 106102 VH traditional to contemporary art forms is
48 min J 1994 well documented in the program. The
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS (Sèrie CONTES POUR TOUS) Cette program culminates with Vickers’
103901 VH vidèo porte le tournage de film "Les homecoming as he travels back to
16 min I 1994 Aventuriers du Timbre Perdu". Le Kitkatla to visit a group of school
Explains the male and female producteur Rock Demers raconte ce children and attend a community feast
qui se passe derrière la camèra: la in his honour. First Nations Studies 12
reproductive systems and uses
animation and medical photography to sèlection des comèdiens, la 0104 English 60 min
show fertilization and the dramatic prèparation technique, la vie
development of new life. 0689 quotidienne durant le tournage, RETURN TO VIETNAM
English 16 min l’utilisation de l’animation et des effets 107036 VH
spèciaux, etc. Des entrevues nous 20 min I 1991
permettent de faire la connaissance de Sixteen years after the end of the
LES REQUINS plusieurs artistes. Ce film, dont les Vietnam War, this video takes a
013055 VH vedettes sont des comèdiens de 11 à detailed look at the political and
35 min IJ 1996 15 ans, saura retenir l’attention d’un economic crisis facing Vietnam today.
SERIE LES YEUX DE LA public du mlme âge. Français Langue Take a tour through the rice paddies,
DECOUVERTE - LES YEUX DE LA K-7 0104 French 48 min bustling cities, and political halls of this
DECOUVERTE constituent le guide struggling nation, as its leaders and
d’histoire naturelle par excellence. LE RETOUR DES AVENTURIERS people seek a way out of the morass of
Penetrez dans un "musee virtuel", DU TIMBRE PERDU (CC) poverty and isolation in which they find
tridimensionnel ou la photographie sur themselves. 0274 English 20 min
106099 VH
le vif vous entraine au coeur de
l’action. Explorez le monde mysterieux 97 min J 1994
(Sèrie CONTES POUR TOUS) Cette RETURN TO WOUNDED KNEE
des requins. 0574 French 35 min 107242 VH
vidèo est la suite du film "Les
aventuriers du timbre perdu". Des 22 min JS 1992
THE RESCUE PARTY jeunes collectionneurs de timbres Correspondent Ken Bode examines
dècident le libèrer Charles this heinous crime committed against
105562 VH
Merriweather, prisonnier depuis 65 ans the Lakota Sioux nation over 100 years
20 min JS ago -the massacre at Wounded Knee.
With the imminent explosion of the sun, sur le timbre "Bluenose". Nos
intrèpides se lancet dan une folle The crime’s perpetrators were awarded
an expedition of alien races is sent to Congressional Medals of Honor for
save the people of Earth. By Arthur C. course contre la montre qui les amène
sur des ı̂les exotiques et magiques. actions that plunged the Sioux tribes
Clarke. 0983 English 20 min into a downward tailspin that has left
Une histoire remplie de
rebondissements, qui se dèroule au them among the poorest of America’s
RESPIRATORY ORGANS Canada et aux Iles Cook, actuellement citizens. Students are asked to
103723 MO et dans les annèes trente. Français examine the past in an effort to
PS Langue K-7 0104 French 97 min understand and promote solutions to
the problems of today’s diverse society.
Life-size model with removable heart 0274 English 22 min
and left lung. 0759 English
RETOUR, LE
002073 VH REVOLUTION AND THE
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM (2ND 54 min JS 2002 ROMANTICS
ED.) This video focuses on the human need 106956 VH
103889 VH for a community, parental love and a 30 min JS 1990
12 min JS 1980 connection with nature. To illustrate THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES
THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - these points, a visit is made to an Inuit - Program #22 - Revolution and the
Demonstrates the essential oxygen community, an Andean Indian is Romantics - leaders in the arts,
and carbon dioxide exchange of the interviewed, and a case study involving literature and political theory argue for
respiratory system that the body needs Romanian orphans is discussed. social justice and national liberation.
to stay alive. 0299 English 12 min 0414 French 54 min The Age of the Nation-States - central
and eastern Europeans aspire to
establish independent countries and
172
compete to acquire colonies. 0574 que d’affronter sa peur. Français Arthur Hill, Leslie Neilson, Don Harron,
English 30 min Langue Première K-7 0104 French Barry Morse, Lloyd Bochner, Paxton
75 min Whitehead and John Neville. 0470
REVOLUTION IN RUSSIA English 146 min
106992 VH RICHARD PRINCE: FORM AND Social Studies
1988 FANTASY
What the pre revolutionary Russia was A00202 VH
like and who the revolutionaries were 30 min 1983 RIEL COUNTRY (CC)
and how they took power. 0689 EXPRESSIONS SERIES - Richard 107460 VH
English Prince’s Vancouver studio looks very 49 min JS 1996
much like anybody’s basement or Features young adults from two distinct
REVOLUTION OF 1688 garage workshop. This non-traditional Winnipeg neighbourhoods, on either
106955 VH sculptor, like many modern sculptors, is side of the Red River as they struggle
33 min JA a multi-faceted craftsman, who is as at to overcome geographical and cultural
In 1685 James II of England attempted home with a blow torch as he is with barriers. High school students from the
to give Catholics the same rights carving tools. He works with metal, predominantly Aboriginal North End,
enjoyed by Anglicans, but opposition by wood, plastics -whatever "looks right". with the support of their peers from the
the majority set in motion events that Much of Richard Prince’s work is of a Francophone district of St. Boniface,
led to the Glorious Revolution, the mechanical nature. He says that all the work to produce a play on the origins of
deposition of James II and the art he does is founded on something the Metis - a theme which links both
accession of William III. 0140 very real, but that it has a sense of groups to Louis Riel’s dream of a
English 33 min absurdity to it as well. 0793 English society in which respect for difference
30 min is a founding principle. 0714
LA REVOLUTION TRANQUILLE Art English 49 min
000966 VH
47 min S 2000 RICHARD SCARRY’S BEST RIGHT-RIDERS / PROS DU
LES 30 JOURNEES QUI ONT FAIT LE COUNTING VIDEO EVER (CC) VELO
QUEBEC SERIES - Le 22 juin 1960. 102119 VH 104164 VH
En ce matin chaud et ensoleille, tous 30 min KP 1989 13 min KPI 1988
les bulletins de nouvelles et les unes Children will love helping Lily Bunny Establishes awareness in children to
des journaux rappellent aux Quebecois count from 1 to 20. Lily sings as she use common sense in the operation of
que c’est jour d’election. Ces cinq starts off on her counting adventure. a bicycle as a vehicle on the road, and
millions de citoyens porteront au Along the way she meets Huckle Cat, reinforces respect for the Police
pouvoir Jean Lesage, Rene Levesque Lowly Worm, Wrong-Way Roger, (R.C.M.P.) by emphasizing the
et Paul Guerin-Lajoie pour les quatre Bananas Gorilla, and many other "Policeman is Your Friend". 0800
prochaines annees. Personne ne se delightful Richard Scarry characters French 13 min
doute encore que cette journee sera who each help her find funny things to
l’une des plus marquantes de l’histoire count. Closed Captioned for the
du Quebec. La revolution tranquille est Hearing Impaired. 0846 English RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI (CC)
30 min 106015 VH
lancee et les Quebecois vont vivre
l’epoque peut-etre la plus exaltante de 30 min PJ 1991
leur histoire. 0252 French 47 min THE BEST CHRISTMAS In this exciting Rudyard Kipling classic
PRESENT EVER a young mongoose is adopted by a
REVOLUTION TRANQUILLE ET 000444 VH British family. Protecting his "family" to
LE PARTI QUEBECOIS 25 min KP 1995 the death, Rikki battles Nag and
107476 VH Join Huckle, Lowly and the rest of the Nagaina - two hideously evil cobra
11 min JS 1989 gang in this animated series based on snakes who want to kill the humans in
Montèe du nationalisme, the best-selling books by world famous order to safely hatch their eggs. Closed
transformations de Duplessis, et children’s author Richard Scarry. Each Captioned for the Hearing Impaired.
Lesage. Le Parti Quèbècois et le episode combines entertaining and 0381 English 30 min
rèfèrendum de mai 1980. 0599 educational elements that will delight
French 11 min kids. Also two other stories included: RIME OF THE ANCIENT
Abe and Babe’s Christmas Lesson and MARINER
A RIBBON OF STEEL Sally Cat’s Christmas Dream. 0574 105869 VH
HI0519 VH English 25 min 60 min JA 1976
11 min SI 1985 Coleridge’s famous epic poem read by
This program explains the importance RIDING THE SHUTTLE Sir Michael Redgrave and accompanied
of the construction of the railroad 104389 VH by both real and animated images.
across Canada for unifying the country. 11 min 1994 Includes a biographical section on
It also reeanacts the driving of the last This video traces the development of Coleridge. 0534 English 60 min
spike at Craigellachie in British the Space Shuttle program and looks
Columbia. 0953 English 11 min ahead to development of the Space
History Station. From the GALACTIC GRENDEL, DRAGONS, &
ENCYCLOPEDIA Series. and IRP006 MEANIES
RICHARD ET LE SECRET DES 0104 English 11 min 002064 VH
LIVRES MAGIQUES (CC) 26 min JS 2002
106101 VH RIEL It’s all about the bad guys of fantasy
75 min KJ 1994 9O1125 VH literature. First, we’ll meet Grendel and
(Feature film version) Cette vidèo nous 146 min his mother, two mean and nasty
transporte dans l’horreur et la fantaisie. This three-hour CBC production is monsters from the medieval poem
Richard Tyler, un jeune garçon, craintif, based on a stormy chapter in Canada’s Beowulf. Next, we’ll check out one of
est surpris par un violent orage au history. The film was two years in the the genre’s most ferocious creatures:
cours d’une randonnèe en bicyclette. Il making and boasts the largest the dragon. The Standard Deviants
trouve refuge dans une bibliothèque, assortment of Canadian stars ever finish it all off with a look at some sly
où, mystèrieusement, il est plongè assembled for an entertainment drama and sinister villains. 0414 English
dans l’univers des livres d’aventures et -Christopher Plummer, Raymond 26 min
d’horreur. Richard n’aura d’autre choix Cloutier (as Riel), William Shatner,
173
RINSE THE BLOOD OFF MY THE RISE AND FALL OF THE ROAD AND BRIDGES (HERE’S
TOGA SOVIET UNION HOW) CC
106018 VH 106997 VH PSC034 VH
25 min JS 1995 124 min SI 1992 10 min P 1991
WAYNE AND SHUSTER: This classic This epic film very clearly sets forth the FROM THE HERE’S HOW SERIES - A
piece of Canadiana is for those who dramatic events which occurred before, historical look at roads and bridges is
don’t take their Shakespeare too during, and after the Russian followed by modern construction
seriously. An ancient tale of Latin puns Revolution. It takes the viewer through techniques of road and bridge building.
and political jiggery-pokery, this the First and Second World Wars, the 0953 English 10 min
program provides comic relief, Cold War, and finally through the
crumble and collapse of this once Primary Science
especially for those studying the Bard’s
Julius Caesar. And as Calpurina said, mighty nation. This is the most
"I told him, Julie, don’t go! 0189 complete and entertaining piece ever ROAD TO BERLIN, THE
English 25 min created on this subject. It will HI0317 VH
excite,inform and above all...help the 20 min SI 1980
viewer understand what really TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
THE RIOT AT CHRISTIE PITS happened. 0851 English 124 min SERIES - By the end of 1942, the
000277 VH German occupation of Russia had
47 min JS 1996 THE RISE OF ROME reached its limits. Though Leningrad
This documentary exposes the roots of 106777 VH was under siege, the German armies
racism, focusing on Canada’s worst 30 min JS 1990 were to advance no further, while they
race riot. It happened in the fiery THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES had been repulsed outside Moscow.
summer of 1933,in Toronto- now the - Program #5 - The Rise of Rome - a Now they concentrated their attack in
world’s most multi-racial city. Using small city in central Italy builds an the south on Stalingrad, the important
contemporary and historical footage, empire with its army that will shape the industrial centre on the Volga. Soon,
reenactments and eyewitness whole Western world. The Roman they had the city in their grip and the
accounts, this film offers insight, Empire - Civil engineering contributes besieged Russians fought one of the
compassion and humour - and a to the expanding empire but the new fiercest battles in the second world war.
warning that hatred can lurk in the heart state established by Augustus begins 0076 English 20 min
of any city. 0390 English 47 min to destroy its own greatness. 0574 History
English 30 min
RIP VAN WINKLE (CC) THE ROARING ’20s
101602 VH THE RISING THREAT OF 000334 VH
49 min PJ 1987 INFECTIOUS DISEASES 15 min JS 1995
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - 000388 VH Explores the decade of the 1920s.
Accepting yourself for what you are can 27 min J 1996 Documentary footage highlights some
be a great help to anyone. In this Focuses on the interaction of disease- of the major events of the ‘20s:
enchanting tale, Harry Dean Stanton causing microbes with human beings. Prohibition; the re-emergence of the Ku
as the legendary Rip Van Winkle wakes It explores the discovery of bacteria Klux Klan; the growing popularity of the
up to find out who is is-in another time! and viruses, advances in sanitation and automobile, radio and the movies; and
Closed Captioned for the Hearing medical science, and the way in which the changing role of women in American
Impaired. 0807 English 49 min tiny microbes have adapted to these society. Also included are the Scopes
advances. Newly emerging diseases Trial, the court martial of General Billy
are discussed as is the impact of Mitchell and the flight of Charles
THE RISE AND FALL OF THE recent human actions on the global Lindbergh. 0599 English 15 min
GREAT LAKES ecosystems. 0104 English 27 min
201546 DV
16:40 min JS 1968 RIVER LANDFORMS AND ROBBERY AT THE DIAMOND
In this film directed and written by Bill CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT DOG DINER (CC)
Mason, a lone canoeist lives through 105755 VH
102570 VH
the changes of geological history, 23 min S 1991 30 min K 1988
through Ice Age and flood, only to find This video is designed as an READING RAINBOW SERIES - After
himself in the end trapped in a sea of introduction to the subject. Looks hearing reports of diamond robberies,
scum. 0714 English 16:40 min briefly at some of the aspects of Glenda helps her friends, Lola and
Catchment Management, each of Harry, owners of the Diamond Dog
which could be expanded to become a Diner, to hide Lola’s diamonds in some
RISE AND FALL OF THE SOVIET hollowed eggs. Glenda’s chattiness
UNION full project. Teacher’s notes included.
0267 English 23 min gives away the diamonds’ hiding place
000591 VH and she and the eggs are taken
25 min S 1994 prisoner. Fast thinking helps her come
This National Geographic Society
RIVER LANDFORMS: FROM up with a plan to save herself and the
video is an analytical summary of the SOURCE TO SEA diamonds. Also, a close-up look at how
000774 VH to make pasta as well as viewing a type
history of the Soviet Union. It
succinctly profiles each of the seven 26 min JS 1999 of restaurant called a diner. 0470
leaders of the U.S.S.R. from Lenin to Using examples from around the world, English 30 min
Gorbachev, tracing the creation and the program looks in detail at how rivers
consolidation of Communist power and shape the landscape. It examines the
various processes by which the energy ROBERT BATEMAN
its gradual disintegration. It describes 104691 VH
how the Soviet Union became a world of moving water over thousands of
years erodes, transports and deposits 75 min 1986
power and attention is given to Soviet The B.C. Art Teachers Association
participation in World War II and the material to create new landforms. Many
typical features are illustrated, such as Conference, March, 1986, was opened
Cold War. Use is made of archival and by keynote presenter Robert Bateman.
contemporary film, colour maps, and waterfalls, gorges, meanders and flood
plains. The different way in which river The former art teacher gave a very
narration to illustrate political, social, interesting talk and slide show which is
and economic developments. 0104 valleys develop in granite, sandstone
and limestone country is also shown. captured on this video. 0755
Suitable for secondary Geography and
Science. 0207 English 26 min
174
ROBERT BATEMAN: ARTIST scenic locations across North America. ROMAN CITY, THE
104927 VH 0599 English 18 min 106769 KT
24 min IJ 1994 IS 1994
This motivational video profiles one of ROCKS AND MINERALS David Macaulay, author of the book
BC’s most prolific and interesting artists 000888 VH City and host of the public television
as he discusses his work, influences 30 min IJ 1998 special Roman City, visits the
and sources of imagery. Bateman BACKYARD SAFARI SERIES - An Colosseum in Rome and many other
reflects on the contentious issue of the exploration of types and shapes of spectacular sites of the ancient Roman
reproductions and mass distribution of rocks with an explanation about rock Empire. Module I: People and Society,
his work. Many of his most famous composition. It contains outstanding Module II: The Built Environment and
public prints are surveyed and close-ups of rock specimens. It also Module III: Daily Life. Computer Discs
examined. 0104 English 24 min shows different uses of rocks in for both DOS-based computers using
carving, drawing and jewellery. 0167 Windows and for Macintosh using
ROBERT DAVIDSON : English 30 min Hypercard. 0983 English
YAA.7AA.ME : I’M IN AWE
104779 VH ROCKS AND MINERALS: THE ROME AND POMPEII
24 min JS 1981 HARD FACTS 013171 VH
THE WEST COAST INDIAN FINE ISC027 VH 70 min IJS 2000
ARTS SERIES - This program is about 16 min I 1989 ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES -
the use of art in West Coast Indian This factual video portrays a geologist See the burning of Rome and the
artifacts. Robert Davidson on location explaining and persecution of Christians. Pretend
demonstrates how a ceremonial drum demonstrating properties and you’re an eyewitness to the burning
is made. The entire process, from characteristics of rocks. The topics down of Nero’s Rome or Mount
treating the raw deerskin to applying a included are igneous, sedimentary and Vesuvius’ devastation of Pompeii. This
stylized killer whale design by means of metamorphic rock, fossils and lava. program makes it all possible through
a template guide and traditional paints, Closed Captioned for the Hearing its magnificent reconstructions of Rome
is shown. A teacher’s guide Impaired. 0772 English 16 min and Pompeii as they existed 2,000
accompanies this program. 0094 Intermediate Science years ago. 0357 English 70 min
English 24 min
ROCKWELL’S WORLD...AN ROME: UNE VILLE, UN EMPIRE
ROBERTA BONDAR AMERICAN DREAM
106681 VH 104895 VH 106779 VH
30 min IS 1995 30 min JS 1988 25 min JA 1993
FROM THE ORIGINALS: PORTRAITS Rockwell himself narrates this Vidèo rèalisè en infographie par Michel
IN THE FIRST PERSON SERIES - The Academy Award-winning film, the only Guay, qui offre une introduction à la
first Canadian female astronaut, authorized video portrait of one of civilisation romaine à travers le thème
Roberta Bondar, was interviewed America’s most beloved illustrators. de l’Empire romain. 0665 French
against the background of a space 0983 English 30 min 25 min
station. This adventurous, focused and
determined woman, who joined the ROCKY MOUNTAINS, THE ROMEO AND JULIET
NASA program in 1983, sees space as (PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY OF 105899 VH
an opportunity to find new ways to solve 120 min S 1978
N.A.) Shakespeare’s play has been divided
problems. She discusses her status as 107589 VH
a role model and her views on gender 20 min IJ 1989 into two acts instead of the original five.
relations and the need for exploration, Award winner. Explore North America’s The divisions go from Act I to the end
adventure and curiosity to succeed in backbone–the Rocky Mountains– of Act II with the second tape covering
life. 0585 English 30 min geologically young and still changing. Acts III to the end. This is a student
Weathering and erosion by gravity, ice, production from Vancouver City
ROBOT EXPLORERS wind and water continue to shape College. 0793 English 120 min
104388 VH them. They form the Continental
11 min S 1994 Divide–water drains into the Pacific, the ROMEO AND JULIET
This video uses computer enhanced Arctic or the Gulf of Mexico. The 105912 VH
images, graphics and film footage to mountains contribute to the dry climate 138 min JA 1968
show the future of space exploration. of the Great Plains to the east. Video The Franco Zeffirelli production of
Upcoming missions to Jupiter with the also covers plant and animal life. Shakespeare’s play. 0784 English
Galileo probe and Saturn with the 0689 English 20 min 138 min
Cassini probe are featured. In addition,
Earth-bound satellites used to produce RODIN ROMEO AND JULIET
various images of the Earth’s surface 104773 VH E00864 VH
are shown. From the GALACTIC 24 min JS 1983 25 min I 1989
ENCYCLOPEDIA Series. and IRP006 Opens with a blind schoolboy moving The time and place are sixteenth
0104 English 11 min his hands across a sculpture, century England... London’s Globe
interpreting the rough and smooth Theatre. The action on stage is a
ROCK CYCLE crevises which form the whole, from his rehearsal of one of the world’s most
102530 VH unique way of 0428 English 24 beloved plays, Romeo and Juliet, the
18 min JS 1992 min story of young love that ends in
EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY tragedy. Directing the renowned actor
SERIES - This program unravels the ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY Richard Burbage and others is the
complex processes that create, change CRY playwright himself, William
and break down earth materials. Clear 105617 VH Shakespeare. Though props and
and concise definitions of the major 45 min KPIJSCATPI 1988 scenery are not employed, by the
rock types are illustrated using full Based on a book by Mildred D. Taylor, program’s end one has gained a sense
motion video and colorful computer set in Mississippi during the Great of the entire play and the key issues it
graphics. Spectacular examples of Depression with all the discrimination raises. 0296 English 25 min
erosion, deposition, metamorphism towards blacks. 0058 English 45
and volcanism were filmed on location min English/Language Arts
in the Rocky Mountains and at other
175
ROMEO AND JULIET IN ocean in a time of war. Closed in medieval times. Host LeVar Burton
SARAJEVO (CC) Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. visits the Renaissance festival in
107007 VH 0714 English 48 min Agoura Hills, California where viewers
82 min JS 1995 have the opportunity to experience life
It is the spring of 1993. Amidst a brutal RUDYARD KIPLING’S HOW THE in medieval times. The daily lives of
Balkan war pitting Christian against ELEPHANT GOT HIS TRUNK lords, kings and queens, and knights in
Muslim, a young couple lie dead in each E00795 VH shining armour are re-enacted. 0264
other’s arms on a bridge in Sarajevo, 12 min IJI 1987 English 30 min
Bosnia, shot by sniper fire while trying Based on "The Elephant’s Child" from Primary
to escape the beleaguered city. She is Kipling’s JUST SO STORIES, thisl
Admira Ismic, a 25-year-old Muslim and program follows the adventures of the
he is a 24-year-old Serb named Bosko very curious Elephant Child as he RUNAWAY RALPH
Brckic. The international media dubs wanders through the jungle in search of 105558 VH
them "Romeo and Juliet," depicting answers to his never-ending questions, 42 min KPI 1987
them in death as a 20th-century version an odyssey that ends in a tug of war Adapted from Beverly Cleary’s novel of
of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers. that changes the appearance of the same title, this video features a
The video explores the history of this elephants for ever after. Imaginative unique blend of dimensional animation
tormented region through the lives of an clay animation, original music, and a and live action. 0244 English 42
ordinary couple caught up in a deadly warm humorous treatment combine to min
struggle. 0714 English 82 min offer a fresh look at a familiar favorite.
0983 English 12 min
ROMEO ET JULIETTE English/Language Arts
RUSH FOR GOLD
106024 VH 000875 VH
28 min JS 1993 RUINED LIVES; THE DANGERS 20:07 min IJS 1991
Livrofolie" sèrie. William Shakespeare. OF METHAMPHETAMINE THE PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE
Thème: L’amour 0665 French 28 002021 VH WEST SERIES - The Klondike Gold
min 34 min IJS 2003 Rush of 1897n brought to life through
This program powerfully illustrates the archival images and the voices of men
ROOSEVELT AND THE NEW and women who where there. Closed
DEAL effects of drug use, especially
methemphetamines, on users as well captioned. 0714 English 20:07
HI0312 VH min
20 min SI 1980 as their families.Interviews and
TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY dramatization thoroughly engage the
SERIES - The program starts by audience and educate viewers on the RUSSIAN DIARY
showing the effects of the Depression damgers of drug use, even for the first- 106994 VH
in America in the early 1930s, with time user. 0414 English 34 min 27 min JA
nearly a quarter of the working Based on a diary kept by a filmmaker
population unemployed. There was RULE OF LAW, THE on a Canadian film crew documenting a
real poverty in town and country, but DEMOCRACY: THE RULE OF pre-glasnost visit of two peace activists
there was no system of government LAW to the Soviet Union. Filmed months
relief and voluntary social help was 9O1313 VH before Gorbachev came to power, it
inadequate. 0076 English 20 min 55 min S 1990 shows the tensions of a society on the
This video deals with the role of law in threshold of change. Part of Speaking
History a democratic society. It moves our 0714 English 27 min
backwards and forwards in time,
ROSETTA STONE IEF (SAITE contrasting the law and rights of the
PERIOD) individual in Toronto, Ontario and THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
106743 RE Amsterdam, Holland. It surveys the 000832 VH
Replica of the commemorative plaque origins of law in ancient Athens and the 22 min S 1998
found by Napoleon’s army which transformation in British law from the
unlocked the mystery of hieroglyphics. From the reign of the last Tsar to the
rule of kings to the rule of Parliament. death of Lenin, this video covers the
0003 English The USA is credited with contributing a major events leading up to, and
Bill that upheld individual rights, while immediately following, the 1917
ROSSINI’S GHOST Nazi Germany provides a graphic Russian Revolution: the influential
000235 VH example of the dangers posed by laws personalities (Nicholas II, Alexandra,
52 min PIJSA 1997 which promote the state over individual
Set in 1816,the year THE BARBER OF Rasputin, Kerensky, Lenin); the
rights. Some nudity. 0983 English lifestyles of Russian people (rich and
SEVILLE had its disastrous premiere, 55 min
ROSSINI’S GHOST is the story of poor); the impacts of industrialisation;
Social Studies the Russo-Japanese War; Bloody
three women who learn that friendship,
Sunday; World War I; the March and
like opera - or a great pasta sauce - RUMPELSTILTSKIN (CC) October 1917 Revolution. 0267
requires nurturing,patience, and time. 101604 VH
48 min PIJ 1987
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES -
ROUGH CROSSING, A (CC) This production entertains with comedy THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
106931 VH and fantasy while dramatically 106998 VH
48 min I 1995 demonstrating the dangers of boasting. 33 min S 1989
Takes us on a journey back in time to Rumpelstiltskin is indeed pure gold. Although this video focuses on the
the summer of 1940 when British Closed Captioned for the Hearing Russian Revolution, the first segment
parents would accept offers from Impaired. 0807 English 48 min looks back at certain aspects of
families in the Dominions and the Russia’s early history. The video
United States to take their children for RUMPELSTILTSKIN (CC) program ends in 1924 with the death of
the duration of the war. No one knew PR0458 VH Lenin. All the footage shown is
the war would last so long, and the 30 min KP 1987 documentary with the exception of
children who had hoped to be home by READING RAINBOW SERIES - The three brief segments. 0348 English
Christmas of 1940 would remain in classic folktale retold and illustrated by 33 min
Canada for the duration of the war. It is Paul O. Zelinsky leads to a visit to a
the story of sharing children across an Renaissance festival to experience life
176
RUTH HELLER’S NATURE Sacajawea and her adventures come SAFETY SMART
STORIES (CC) alive as the viewer follows her from the SCIENCE:ELECTRICITY WITH
PLA027 VH days of her childhood, into captivity, BILL NYE THE SCIENCE
24 min P 1989 over the plains and mountains of 001039 DV
This video features four books by Ruth America and into her well deserved 25 min IJ 2008
Heller. The first, Chickens Aren’t the place in history. 0585 English 18 BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY
Only Ones discusses a variety of min SERIES - Bill Nye is charged up and
animals that lay eggs. The second, ready to show kids how to be Safety
Animals Born Alive and Well, features Smart around electricty. Learn the
examples of viviporous mammals. The XAY TEMIXW: SQUAMISH shocking truth about conductors and
Reason for a Flower and Plants that NATION FORESTS AND insulators and why electricity can be
Never Ever Bloom present the variety WILDERNESS LAND USE dangerous if you become part of the
and life cycles of flowering and non- 013015 VH circuit. 0414 English 25 min
flowering plants. Full-colour stills taken 29 min ISA 2001
from books. Closed Captioned for the Since time immemorial Squamish LES SAISONS, LA TERRE,
Hearing Impaired. 0296 English Nation people have lived on what is L’ESPACE
24 min now referred to as our Squamish Nation 102294 VH
Primary Language Arts ancestral territory. For thousands of 28 min I 1987
years we have been the stewards of the Des photographies prises sur le vif et
RUTH LAW THRILLS A NATION land, ensuring that the environment and des graphiques en couleurs qui
(CC) our communities prosper in a natural aideront les jeunes èlèves à examiner
104396 VH partnership. Since contact however, les concepts de la forme de la terre, des
30 min I 1994 our ways of being with the land have saisons et de leur relation avec la lune
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This been ignored. In recent years with et les ètoiles. 0910 French 28 min
video explores the unrecognized rising conflict over diminishing
female heroes of aviation. It follows the resources we have benn repeatedly LES SAISONS: LES ENFANTS
standard "Reading Rainbow" series asked by industry, government and the EN HIVER
format: an introduction to the story with environmental community to define our 102277 VH
live footage; the story; concept stance on land use in the traditional 13 min P 1988
development with further live footage; territory. Xay Temixw is our answer to Plus que toute autre saison, l’hiver
and related book reviews by children. these questions. Xay Temixw is a provoque des changements dans les
English Language Arts K-7 0104 uniquely Squamish Nation perspective habitudes de vie des ltres humains et
English 30 min on how the forest and wilderness lands des animaux. 0665 French 13
of the traditional territory should be min
treated. 0638 English 29 min
RYAN’S WELL
200246 DV THE SALAMANDER ROOM (CC)
50 min PI 2001 SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND 105739 VH
Ryan’s Well is the story of one young PAPER CRANES 30 min J 1993
boy’s determination to make a ILA080 VH READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
difference in the world. Through 30 min IJ 1991 video explores the world of the
perserverance and determination, rainforest, including the simulated
The legend of the 1000 paper cranes is rainforest at the Bronx Zoo. It follows
Ryan from Kemptville, Ontario, has woven into the true story of a Japanese
raised over $500,000. to build wells the standard "Reading Rainbow" series
girl who develops leukemia nine hours format: an introduction to the story with
and to buy drilling equipment to after the dropping of the Hiroshima
improve the lives of his pen pal Jimmy live footage; the story; concept
bomb. Effective integration of narration, development with further live footage;
Akana and the people of Angola, illustration and music combine to form
Uganda. In this moving documentary and related book reviews by children.
a powerful statement on the aftermath English Language Arts K-7 0104
we’ll find out what touched Ryan, what of the war as well as the peace
motivated him and what kept him English 30 min
movement. 0605 English 30 min
going. 0414 English 50 min
Intermediate Language Arts THE SALARY MAN IRONMENT
THE FOUR SEASONS: FOR EVERY LEARNER
TRADITIONAL LEGENDS FOR SAFE CHILDREN 107049 VH
EACH SEASON 104180 VH 14 min IS 1989
001032 DV Faces of Japan, Series 1: Corporate
60 min PI 1993 white-collar workers, or salarymen, are
100 min PIJ 2004 BE CAREFUL, BE SAFE SERIES -
In these beautifully animated legends, noted for their commitment to their
Designed especially for concerned companies. They typically work long
many life and environmental lessons parents to teach their children how to
are given. The beauty, bounty and hours for the company, and they adopt
stay safe. Includes how to teach your a company identity in ideology,
vulnerability of Mother Earth through child about: Bicycle Safety, Car Safety,
the seasons shines in these gentle, fun appearance, and workstyle. This
Water & Boat Safety, Good Touch / Bad program profiles a Japanese corporate
and at times mischievous Native Touch, Dealing with Strangers,
legends.Summer: How Wesakechak executive who is an exception to the
Breaking Away if Graffed, Short Cuts, salaryman norm -a young businessman
got his name; Legend of the Caribou. Parental Permission and Safe Places.
Autumn: Wesakechak and the striving to satisfy his personal interests
Produced with the assistance of the while still pursuing a successful career.
Medicine; Legend of the first RCMP and the Missing Children’s
Thanksgiving. 0390 English 100 0749 English 14 min
Registry. 0402 English 60 min
min
SALISH WEAVING
SACAJAWEA SAFETY ON OUR SCHOOL BUS 104846 VH
107243 VH 104161 VH 15 min I 1978
18 min PS 1991 13 min PI 1980 VANISHING CRAFTS SERIES - In
Sacajawea, 1768-1884, was a member This emphasizes the responsibilities of 1961, Mary Peters, a native woman
of one of America’s greatest riders in maintaining safety on a school living on the Sea Bird Island Reserve
adventures, the Lewis and Clark bus. 0350 English 13 min on the banks of the Fraser River, was
Expedition. The story unfolds in one of the last people who knew the
beautifully realized animation. techniques of Salish weaving.
177
Encouraged by Oliver Wells others sac? Program 3: Tu es dans la maison SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN
slowly began to learn this nearly lost VOCABULARY FOCUS: Home Life. 107503 VH
art. The film shows various aspects of STRUCTURES: Ou est le telephone? 18 min JS 1996
this craft including the gathering of Prepositions sur, sous, devant, EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES -
dyes, the shearing of sheep, the derriere, dans. Program 4: Il y a trois The life of Samuel de Champlain,
preparation of the wool, and the actual chiens VOCABULARY FOCUS: cartographer, explorer and Governor of
weaving. French version: 746 VR 001. Animals. STRUCTURES: Combien de New France is presented in this drama-
0793 English 15 min canards est-ce qu’il y a? Numbers 1 to documentary. Champlain played a
10. 0793 French 30 min paramount role in the establishing of
SALMON ON THE LINE (PARTS Languages France’s colony in North America. His
1 AND 2) amazing lifetime spent struggling to
LS0797 VH SALUT! PROGRAMS 20 – 22 carve an empire from the wilderness of
English L00059 VH Canada earned him his title as "Father
Life Science 30 min I 1978 of New France. 0065 English 18
SALUT! SERIES - Program 20: A la min
SALMON PEOPLE ville VOCABULARY FOCUS: The City.
000867 VH STRUCTURES: To (somewhere), in (a SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE:
24:43 min IJS 1976 place), at (a place); a, au, a la, a l’; THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT
The legendary relationship between addresses (streets, cities, provinces). 105874 VH
the West Coast Indians and the Program 21: De la creme glacee 52 min S 1988
salmon, once their staple food, is VOCABULARY FOCUS: Food. Draws a parallel between Coleridge’s
revealed in this video that contrasts STRUCTURES: de, de la, de l’, des. best known poem and his life, haunted
ancient myth and modern reality. Program 22: Pas de moutarde by his addiction to opium. 0380
0714 English 24:43 min VOCABULARY FOCUS: Food. English 52 min
STRUCTURES: Expressions of
SALMON: THE UPSTREAM quantity (assez de, beaucoup de, etc.).
BATTLE 0793 French 30 min THE SAND CASTLE
103462 VH Languages 205408 VH
15 min I 1992 14 min PIJ 1977
Rapids, natural predators, pollutants, SALUT! PROGRAMS 5 – 7 A Co Hoedeman production, this non-
and power dams are some of the L00054 VH narrated animation uses sand figures
obstacles salmon must negotiate when 30 min I 1978 in which the sandman and the
they journey from the Pacific up the SALUT! SERIES - Program 5: Je me creatures he sculpts celebrate their
Fraser River to their spawning grounds. leve a sept heures VOCABULARY new castle home, only to be interrupted
The process of spawning is shown. FOCUS: Time. STRUCTURES: Time by an uninvited guest, the wind, that
0953 English 15 min expressions; a few reflexive verbs; blows and crumbles the castle. The
telling time. Program 6: Il fait beau story is open-ended, leaving the
SALUT! PROGRAMS 11 – 13 VOCABULARY FOCUS: Weather. children to supply an ending. 0714
L00056 VH STRUCTURES: Weather expressions. English 14 min
30 min I 1978 Program 7: C’est le premier juillet
SALUT! SERIES - Program 11: Je VOCABULARY FOCUS: The Calendar.
STRUCTURES: Seasons. Days of the SARAH MCLACHLAN
parle, tu ècoutes VOCABULARY 000335 VH
FOCUS: Home Life. STRUCTURES: week. Months of the year. 0793
French 30 min 11:31 min JS 1997
"Er" verbs (je, tu). Program 12: Il
frappe la balle VOCABULARY FOCUS: Languages Valerie Pringle talks to one of Canada’s
Sports. STRUCTURES: "Er" verbs (il, hottest performers, Sarah McLachlan.
elle). Program 13: Nous jouons SALUT! SERIES After this summer’s highly successful
VOCABULARY FOCUS: Pastimes. For descriptions see individual titles: all-female concert tour, "Lilith Fair", and
STRUCTURES: Verb "etre" (je, tu, il, the recent release of her hugely
SALUT! PROGRAMS 17 – 19
nous, vous, ils). Review of "er" verbs [L00058] successful new album, "Surfacing",
(je, tu, il, elle). 0793 French 30 Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian on the
min brink of international stardom. Valerie
SALUT! SERIES speaks to her about the fan whose
Languages S00226 VH obsession resulted in suicide and her
For descriptions see individual titles: recent marriage to her band member,
SALUT! PROGRAMS 17 – 19 SALUT! PROGRAMS 11 – 13 Ashwin Sood. 0319 English
L00058 VH [L00056] 11:31 min
30 min I 1978 SALUT! PROGRAMS 2 – 4 [L00053]
SALUT! SERIES - Program 17: Je vais SALUT! PROGRAMS 20 – 22
en auto VOCABULARY FOCUS: [L00059] SARAH, PLAIN AND TALL
Transportation. STRUCTURES: Verb SALUT! PROGRAMS 5 – 7 [L00054] 105575 VH
aller; verb aller to become future. 30 min PIJ 1988
Program 18: J’aime le campagne! SAM, THE SEA COW (CC) Based on the book by Patricia
VOCABULARY FOCUS: Country Life. 103692 VH MacLachlan, the story recreates the
STRUCTURES: Review of verbs. 30 min PI 1993 lives of a pioneer family on the
Program 19: Lancez! VOCABULARY READING RAINBOW SERIES - This American prairies. 0846 English
FOCUS: Sports. STRUCTURES: video explores manatees and their 30 min
Commands. 0793 French 30 min natural habitat. Sea World staff nurse
Languages an injured manatee back to health and SATELLITES OF THE SUN
return it to the wild. It follows the 000851 VH
SALUT! PROGRAMS 2 – 4 standard "Reading Rainbow" series 12:14 min IJS 1974
L00053 VH format: an introduction to the story with The wonders of the universe are shown
30 min I 1978 live footage; the story; concept in amazing detail and perspective in
SALUT! SERIES - Program 2: C’est un development with further live footage; this award winning video. 0714
sac d’ecole VOCABULARY FOCUS: and related book reviews by children. English 12:14 min
School Life. STRUCTURES: Qu’est-ce English Language Arts K-7 0104
que c’est? Qu’est-ce qu’il y a dans le English 30 min
178
SATIRE Canada, the old tradition has become a SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES
000732 VH secular celebration for children and For descriptions see individual titles:
21 min JS 1999 adults who delight in inventing ANIMALS [103305]
This highly entertaining dramatized costumes and getting as scared as
video takes a satirical look at satire. possible. In Mexico, the Day of the
The bureaucratic "Satire Licensing Dead has maintained its religious SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES
Clerk" takes us through an roots. In both countries, these days are For descriptions see individual titles:
understanding of what satire is, using also an occasion for celebrating with HOW DOES YOUR BODY MOVE?
the analogy of "laughter with knives". special decorations and food. 0714 [000202]
Satirical sketches provide an English 23:33 min
understanding of the following:
Context, Purpose, Irony, Sarcasm,
SCIENCE FOR YOU
SCARY TALES: HALLOWEEN/ For descriptions see individual titles:
Ridicule, Exaggeration, Caricature, DAY OF THE DEAD
parody. English 9-12. 0267 English ELECTRICITY : WHERE DOES
013378 VH ELECTRICITY COME FROM?
21 min 23:33 min I 2004 [000038]
Alexis, a Canadian boy, and a Mexican
SAYING NO TO DANGER (CC) boy, Alejandro, trade places on
PR0491 VH Halloween and the Day of the Dead. In SCIENCE KEY CONCEPTS :
11 min P 1986 Canada, the old tradition has become a BIOLOGY SERIES
This animated program deals with secular celebration for children and For descriptions see individual titles:
some predictable and some adults. In MExico, the Day of the Dead CELLS AND TISSUES [000878]
unpredictable dangerous situations. has maintained its religious roots. In
Emphasis is given to the importance of both countries, these days are also an
personal responsibility in avoiding occasion for celebrating with special THE SCIENCE OF ENERGY
dangerous situations. The program decorations and food. 0373 English 102365 VH
includes many scenarios where 23:33 min 28 min JS 1994
decisions are made regarding personal Covers core concepts in physics and
safety and the safety of others. 0296 SCHINDLER’S LIST biology that are related to energy, such
English 11 min 013305 VH as the Laws of Thermodynamics and
Primary 196 min JS 2004 photosynthesis. It features one of
Schindler’s List, a Steven Spielberg film Canada’s most distinguished (a Nobel
SCANNING TELEVISION (DVD is a cinematic masterpiece, winner of Laureate) and eloquent scientists, Dr.
#1) - 2nd Edition, Videos 1-24 seven Academy Awards and many John Polanyi, along with the popular
002126 DV other honours. The film presents the music group, Moxy Früvous. 0612
100 min JS 2003 indelible true story of the enigmatic English 28 min
Volume 1 DVD comprises 24 short Oskar Schindler, a member of the Nazi
videos ranging in length from 23 party, womanizer and war profiteer who
saved the lives of more than 1,100 Jews SCIENCE STALKS THE
seconds to almost 20 minutes, selected CRIMINAL
from sources that include City TV, during the Holocaust. It is the triumph
of one man who made a difference, and 104156 VH
Warner Bros., BBC, L’Institut Lumiere. 25 min JS 1991
The video excerpts were selected from the drama of those who survived one of
the darkest chapters in human history The FBI reports that a crime is
hundreds of hours of television. The committed every 21 seconds in the
Teacher’s Guide introduces each video because of what he did. Bonus feature:
the Shoah Foundation story with Steven U.S. CNN’s Charles Crawford explores
with a brief description and some the collection and analysis of genetic,
background information on the issues Spielberg. 0574 English 196 min
dental, fingerprint and other evidence
and key concepts in the videos. Videos sucured by high-tech equipment and
are organized into 5 thematic groups. SCHOOL SHAKESPEARE
SERIES methods that can turn a hunch into a
1060 English 100 min conviction. 0274 English 25 min
SCANNING TELEVISION (DVD THE CHARACTERS OF MACBETH
[001715] SCIENCE WALK WITH DAVID
#2) - 2ND ed. VIDEOS 25-52 HAMLET THEMES [001716]
002127 DV SUZUKI: HABITATS (CC)
100 min JS 2003 PR0390 VH
DVD # 2 comprises the themes of : Our SCIENCE ESSENTIALS: LIGHT 15 min P 1987
Constructed Worlds: Media (CC) As children walk through Dr. Suzuki’s
Environments, The Global Citizen, New ISC021 VH garden the habitats of spiders, beetles,
and Converging Technologies. You can 32 min I 1989 worms, wasps and ants are identified.
adapt these broad themes easily to fit This video is organized in four parts, Differences in their homes and
the needs of your curriculum and your each with the same format: explaining a behaviours are noted. Detail is given to
students. You can use the videos in scientific principle, doing experiements ants and wasps. 0571 English 15
thematic clusters, or take a single video to promote understanding of the min
to start a discussion and go on to principle and then showing the viewer Primary
further research. Whichever approach where these principles are at work in
you use, preview the videos to ensure our every-day lives. i) What is Color?
that they are appropriate to the topic of describes how objects reflect and SCIENCE WALK WITH DAVID
study and to your students’ maturity and absorb color and explores prisms and SUZUKI : PART 1
interests. 1060 English 100 min color spectrums. ii) What is Light? 103122 VH
describes how scientists view light 14 min IJ 1989
waves and radiant energy forms as The Marsh: Cattail Country -
SCARY TALES: HALLOWEEN / part of the electromagnetic spectrum.
DAY OF THE DEAD Dr.Suzuki,Barbara McKean and six
0352 English 32 min neighbourhood children set out to
002199 VH
23:33 min I 2004 Intermediate Science explore a marsh and discover that it is
MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES - A like a microcosm of the earth’s
canadian boy, Alexis, and a Mexican SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES ecological system. 0574 English
boy, Alejandro, trade places on For descriptions see individual titles: 14 min
Halloween and the Day of the Dead. In WHAT IS COLOUR? [102407]
179
SCIENCE WALK WITH DAVID conditions of their marine habitat. SECOND STEP GRADE 3 KIT
SUZUKI : PART 2 0689 English 16 min 002119 KT
103123 VH P 2002
15 min IJ 1989 SEASHORE SURPRISE (CC) The Kit gives teachers a wealth of
The Marsh: Nature’s Nursery - Barbara 103311 VH information useful for understanding
McKean, naturalist, joins Dr. Suzuki 30 min I 1992 how to present Second Step lessons in
and the children to take a closer look at READING RAINBOW SERIES - This the classroom. In the Appendices
a marsh. They experience the beauty video features two naturalists exploring section, you will find helpful resources
and wonder of living things as they plant and marine animals at the edge and reproducible masters used
witness the re-birth and renewal of of the seashore. It follows the standard throughout the curriculum. English
nature in Spring. 0574 English 15 "Reading Rainbow" series format: an
min introduction to the story with live SECOND STEP:LEVEL 2 :
SCIENCE WALK WITH DAVID footage; the story; concept MIDDLE SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH
SUZUKI: SEEING THINGS (CC development with further live footage; 013393 KT
and related book reviews by children.
PR0391 VH 20 min IJ 1997
English Language Arts K-7 0104
14 min P 1987 English 30 min SECOND STEP SERIES - Level Two
Children accompany Dr. Suzuki for the has eight lessons that extend and
purpose of observing nature found in reinforce the foundation lessons.
our immediate environment. This is a SEASONS: AN ENVIRONMENT Designed to reduce impusive and
natural, realistic presentation of what FOR EVERY LEARNER aggressive behaviour and increase
could be observed in a garden. This 105304 VH adolescent’s social competence
program, suitable program for young 28 min PA 1993 through empathy training ,
Primary children, is a good introduction Produced by David Newman, this video interpersonal problem solving and
to any unit on living things. 0571 gives an overview of the varied and anger management. 0290 English
English 14 min wonderful learning opportunities 20 min
Primary available through the North Vancouver
Outdoor School. Narrated by Jack
Shadbolt, Chief Leonard George, SECOND STEP: LEVEL 3 :
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY: STEPS, Robert Bateman, Colleen McCrory, MIDDLE SCHOOL
SKILLS AND ACTION Hilary Stewart, Sid Katz and Gordon 013395 KT
002024 VH Smith, this is a tribute to the splendour 30 min IJ 1997
24 min JS 2003 and value of outdoor and environmental SECOND STEP SERIES - Level Three
The complex topic of scientific inquiry education - Used for Big House lessons for the third year of
is made accessible for secondary program. 0755 English 28 min implementation are essentially
students in this clear, concise extending and reinforcing the lessons
treatment.Examples from the realm of from Levels One and Two.This kit
biology are used to emphasize the SEASONS UNDER THE SUN: contains two videos called "Work it
stages of the scientific method. 0414 WINTER out"and "Friends like you". 0293
English 24 min 001995 VH English 30 min
15 min PI 2003
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD Students see why a low angled sun
102019 VH offers so little warmth,learn how a SECOND STEP : MIDDLE
20 min I 1993 variety of plants and animals cope with SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH
the low level of energy from the sun, 013392 KT
Shows work by a chemist, a biologist, and why life in the tropics is relatively
and a geologist to demonstrate how the 30 min IJ 1997
unaffected by winter stress. 0414 SECOND STEP SERIES - Level One
scientific method - observation, English 15 min
hypothesis, experimentation, and of the Violence Prevention
conclusion - helps scientists organize Curriculum,contains 15 lessons that
and define their research. 0689 SECOND STEP provide the foundation for the first year
English 20 min For descriptions see individual titles: of implementation within a middle
SECOND STEP:LEVEL 2 : MIDDLE school or junior high setting. Binder
SCHOOL/JUNIOR HIGH [013393] contains lessons for teacher and there
SCRIBE READING (NEW is a 30 min. video. 0290 English
KINGDOM) SECOND STEP: LEVEL 3 : MIDDLE
SCHOOL [013395] 30 min
106744 RE
I SECOND STEP : MIDDLE SCHOOL/
Votive statuette dedicated to the god JUNIOR HIGH [013392] SECOND STEP VIOLENCE
Thoth. (6" on base) English PREVENTION CURRICULUM
SECOND STEP : A VIOLENCE GR.2
SEALS PREVENTION PROGRAM, 002118 KT
002030 VH GRADE 1 P 2002
15 min PI 2003 002117 KT Second Step: A Violence Prevention
Watch these slippery creatures use 30 min P 2002 Curriculum is a universal prevention
their paddle-like flippers as they The Third Edition of Second Step: A program that proactively teaches
navigate water, rocks, and shore to eat Violence Prevention Curriculum is critical social and emotional skills to all
and to survive. From Disney’s Animal designed to promote social children. The curriculum goals are
World Series. 0414 English 15 competence and reduce children’s focused on reducing aggressive and
min social and emotional problems. The disruptive behavior while promoting
curriculum teaches students several social-emotional competence. English
SEASHORE, A: LET’S EXPLORE skills central to healthy social and
SERIES emotional development. There is an
administrator’s guide, Teacher’s guide, SECOND STEP VIOLENCE
102583 VH PREVENTION GRADE 5
16 min I 1994 unit cards, Photo-lesson cards,
Classroom posters, lesson video, 002121 KT
A mother and daughter explore a rocky I 2002
seashore in Maine, discovering how Second Step family overview video.
English 30 min See description for Grade 1. English
different plants and animals have
adapted to the ever-changing
180
SECOND STEP VIOLENCE SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : ship’s discovery, is presented in its
PREVENTION KIT GRADE 4 INCA entirety. 0689 English 60 min
002120 KT 000179 VH
I 2002 60 min IJS 1997 SEDNA : THE MAKING OF A
See abstract for Grade 1. English NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE MYTH
SERIES - Did they do it with mirrors? 101638 VH
THE SECOND VOYAGE OF THE That’s one of the more bizarre 59 min IJS 1992
MIMI explanations NOVA looks into while Follows the creation and epic journey
102886 VH trying to reconstruct the mysterious of an Inuit sculpture across time,
PIJS building techniques of the Inca, the landscape and cultures. Three Inuit
The Second Voyage of the Mimi remarkable civilizatiion who ruled the carvers, their families and a carver
combines the successful multiple Peruvian Andes 500 years ago. 0585 from the south, camp out on a
media format of the first voyage with a English 60 min spectacular outcrop of marble on Baffin
new thematic focus to create another Island. 0714 English 59 min
exciting and innovative Mimi learning SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES :
adventure. This time the crew is off to OBELISK SEE A BULLY - STOP A BULLY
Mexico to study the ancient Maya 000180 VH 013374 KT
civilization. (Prior episode entitled 60 min IJS 1997 15 min P 2006
VOYAGE OF THE MIMI - PART 1). NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE This program has a DVD, video and
Overview guide: $30.00 0069 SERIES - When a bunch of engineers, comprehensive teacher’s guide.It is
English scholars, and craftsmen come together designed to show children how to
to figure out how Egypt’s massive recognize when they or others are
SECONDHAND SMOKE obelisks were erected, there’s bound to acting like a bully and why such
104044 VH be some disagreement. By today’s behaviour needs to stop. The program
15 min IA standards, the feat seems impossible - quickly engages children’s interest
Combines humour with scientific facts in creating these mighty monoliths to when the host, Detective Bill E. Finder,
to prove that tobacco smoke increases the gods, the pharaohs’ teams had describes himself as a specialist in
the risk of lung cancer and other nothing to work with but stones, ropes, finding and stopping bullies. 0373
diseases in nonsmokers, shows logs, and dirt. 0585 English 60 English 15 min
smokers how their habit harms those min
around them, and urges nonsmokers to
defend their right to breathe clean air. SEE! HEAR! EXPERIENCE!
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : For descriptions see individual titles:
0835 English 15 min PYRAMID AMAZING GRAINS [013361]
000177 VH CANADA AM WITH LESLIE BECK:
THE SECRET GARDEN 60 min IJS 1997 FOOD BASICS 1 [013363]
106011 VH NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
107 min I 1988 PORTION SIZE ME, TOO [013364]
SERIES - Towering over the Giza SNACK ATTACK! [013362]
Based on the book by Frances plateau, the Great Pyramid stands in
Hodgson Burnett, this famous testimony to one of the world’s most
children’s story concerns a recently- SEE YOU IN SECOND GRADE
unfathomable feats of engineering - 101740 VH
orphaned little girl who’s sent to live at and cooperation. Looming over
her uncle’s oppressive house on the 9 min P 1992
Egyptologist Mark Lehner, stonemason Our most popular multi-ethnic First
Yorkshire moors. Brought to the screen Roger Hopkins (of This Old House),
with charm and sensitivity by this BBC Grade is about to graduate to Second
and a team of Egyptian workers is a Grade. Their teacher reminds them of
production. 0076 English 107 min daunting challenge: to replicate this some of the good things that have
achievement (albeit on a small fraction happened to them in First Grade, and
THE SECRET OF LIFE of the scale), while putting some
For descriptions see individual titles: together they all begin to look forward
pyramid-construction theories to the to the coming year. 0907 English
NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT : test. 0585 English 60 min
VIRUSES [000154] 9 min
ON THE BRINK : PORTRAITS OF
MODERN SCIENCE [000156] SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : SEEDS
TINKERING WITH OUR GENES : STONEHENGE 103193 VH
GENETIC MEDICINE [000155] 000181 VH 25 min IS
60 min IJS 1997 A timely exploration of the importance
SECRETS OF LOST EMPIRES : NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE of genetic diversity to the world food
COLOSSEUM SERIES - It’s one of the most supply. Crops that have adapted to
000178 VH mysterious places on earth: a strange local conditions over centuries are
60 min IJS 1997 circle of oddly arranged stones, being replaced by seeds produced by
NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE standing silently over the plains of multinational chemical companies,
SERIES - Ancient Romans flocked to England. Legends have linked seeds that are bred to be dependent on
this massive amphitheater by the tens Stonehenge to everyone from the their agrichemicals. An incisive
of thousands ... sure to stay cool and pagan druids to the magician Merlin. investigation of a growing crisis in world
calm - thanks to a billowing canopy that 0585 English 60 min agriculture. 0562 English 25 min
protected them from the balzing
Mediterranean sun. Without modern SECRETS OF THE TITANTIC SEEING ANEW : RHETORICAL
materials, how did the Roman builders 101305 VH FIGURES IN POETRY
complete the awesome task of 60 min IS 1986 000200 VH
covering the Colosseum? NOVA tries After years of research and exploration, 30 min S 1992
ot two competing concepts: One, a Dr. Robert Ballard of Woods Hole LITERARY VISIONS series - Defines
traditional theory holds that a giant Oceanographic Institution and a team the basic literary terms of metaphor,
spider web of ropes secured reams of of researchers located the final resting simile, and personification. The effect
cloth covering .. The other borrows place of the ill-fated S.S. Titanic, nearly of figurative language on tone is
from the elegant mast and boom two-and-one-half miles beneath the described. Also discussed is the effect
construction that was used to unfurl the surface of the icy Atlantic. Now the of tone, especially irony, on the meaning
canvas sails of ancient ships. Who is breathtaking footage of this exploration, of a poem. 0104 English 30 min
right? 0585 English 60 min as well as the intriguing story of the
181
SEGMENTATION: THE ANNELID SERIES AND PARALLEL staues, the temple, the roof top garden,
WORMS CIRCUITS the light house, and the second tomb
000417 VH PH0581 VH that Philo of Byzantium put on his
16 min S 1961 55 min S 1987 seven-wonders list, 2,000 years ago?
The major classes of the phylum PHYSICS 12 SERIES - Circuits with This program tracks dwon the seven
Annelida are illustrated. Animated resistors in series and with resistors in wonders of the ancient world in time
drawings show the structure and parallel, etc., are provided with and place, revealing the fascinating
functions of the nervous, digestive and ammeters to measure the currents in story behind each one. You’ll get the
reproductive systems of the earthworm. and out of junction points. Then opportunity to see the Great Pyramids,
The video reveals that the segmented voltmeters provide measurement of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of
annelid worm body plan represents an potential differences across each of the Zeus at Olympia, Temple of Artemis at
important evolutionary development. resistors. Students must tabulate the Ephesos, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus,
0585 English 16 min reading to verify Kirchhoff’s Laws and Colossus of Rhodes, and Pharos at
the method of adding resistances Alexandria. 0357 English 60 min
LES SEIGNEURS DE connected in series and resistances
L’ARCTIQUE connected in parallel. 0793 English SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED
55 min DISEASES: WHAT YOU SHOULD
002066 VH
52 min IJS 2003 Physics Space Science and Earth KN
Dans la foulee du rechauffement de la Science 104203 VH
planete, le recul des glaces menace la JS 1988
survie des ecosystemes arctiques dans
SERVICE WORKERS Story of a high school student who
000714 VH contracts a disease, receives
leurs formes actuelles. Si la tendance 14 min P 1999
se maintient, un monde different sera treatment. attends an STD education
Students witness how service workers, and prevention seminar, and vows
bientot appele a les remplacer. Mai a
quel prix? 0414 French 52 min both public and private, contribute to never to be so careless about sexual
the community. They learn why people involvement again. 0808 English
work - to earn money to buy goods and
SELF-DEFEATING BEHAVIOR: services which are also needs and SHADOWS OF WAR, FACES OF
HOW TO STOP IT wants and that money has a value PEACE (CANADA’S PEACE KE
000299 VH equal to the good or service. 100949 VH
40 min IJS 1990 Interviews with service workers let 30 min JS 1992
This program describes how many children hear from the workers These materials produced by the
adolescents become involved in self- themselves - police, fire, grocery, Department of National Defence
defeating behavior and negative sanitation workers, etc.- how their work clearly define the importance of
thought loops. Four major self- benefits society. Introduces the Canada’s role and involvement in
defeating behaviors are examined: concept of savings for deferred goods Peace keeping all over the World.
social anxiety, procrastination, worry and service. 0929 English 14 min 0648 English 30 min
and lack of assertiveness. The
program shows positive modeling of SETTING THE STAGE
appropriate behavior which fosters self- 105180 VH
SHAKE HANDS WITH THE
assertiveness, self-esteem and 26 min JS 1991
DEVIL
relaxation. 0599 English 40 min 014344 DV
This program examines the technology 91 min JS 2004
behind the theatrical artistry of plays
like Starlight Express and the Civil Based in part on his Governor General’s
SENTENCES Award winning book of the same title,
002040 VH Wars. 0380 English 26 min this is a searing and emotional journey
23 min P 2003 of Canadian Lt - General Romeo
The Wordswork staff is on a quest to fill SEUSS SERIES Dallaire, who commanded the U.N.
their magazine with those groups of For descriptions see individual titles: peacekeeping mission to Rwanda in
words we all know and love - ON THE LOOSE [105640] 1994. Over 100 days, 800,000 Tutsis
sentences. Their job sounds simple and moderate Hutus were slaughtered
enough, but little do they know that a 7 STEPS TO SOCIAL during the Rwanda genocide as the
sentence isn’t just any old group of INVOLVEMENT international community turned its back
words. To be considered a sentence, 002137 DV and ignored Dallaire’s cries for
those words must convey a complete 65 min IJS 2006 assistance. This is also in French.
thought and contain both a subject and Based on the best-selling Take Action! 0714 English 91 min
a predicate. Filled with clear book series, Craig and Marc Kielburger
explanations, helpful examples and empower students to get involved and SHAKESPEARE BACKGROUND
simple test to distinguish a complete make a positive difference at a local, FOR HIS WORKS : THE
sentence from an incomplete sentence. national and international level.This TEMPES
0414 English 23 min DVD will support your school and your E00860 VH
students, in developing and 24 min 1989
SEPARATING MIXTURES encouraging volunteer and community This behind-the-scenes dramatization
000834 VH service programs. This DVD is ideal for finds Shakespeare and his leading
students from grades 7-12 offering actors putting the final touches on this
22 min JS 1995 participants a unique opportunity to
This video looks at how differing spellbinding play. As Caliban, Prospero
transform their lives through reaching and Ariel work through their important
physical properties can be used to out to others. 0267 English 65
separate the components from lines and block out the staging under
min Shakespeare’s direction, the viewer is
mixtures. We look at laboratory and
industrial techniques for separating SEVEN WONDERS OF THE pulled into this private world and make
mixtures of solids, liquids, vapours and ANCIENT WORLD privy to an "insider’s" discussion on
gases. We see food and goods purified 013167 VH theme and plot interpretation, character
by using different settling rates, 60 min IJ 1999 motivation and development, pertinent
solubility, density, boiling points, historical references, line delivery and
ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS SERIES -
magnetic attraction or froth flotation. staging. 0296 English 24 min
The Great Pyramids still stand. But
0267 English 22 min where have all the other wonders English/Language Arts
gone? What happened to the two
182
SHAKESPEARE : JULIUS SHAPES SHEEP, THE (CC)
CAESAR 102141 VH PR0422 VH
105909 VH 15 min KP 1992 11 min P 1989
23 min S 1989 Viewers learn to identify shapes in the Footage gives each viewer a glimpse at
The setting is London’s Globe Theatre; abstract and as they occur in real life. the farm life of the sheep. In addition,
the time,sixteenth century England; the Mr. William Shakespeare, bard of the program covers the process wool
action,a rehearsal of key speeches shapes, brings circles, triangles, takes from its raw material right off the
form the play Julius Caesar. 0299 squares to life through original songs sheep to the desired end product...
English 23 min and poetry. 0689 English 15 min yarn. 0983 English 11 min
Primary
SHAKESPEARE OF SHAPING THE FUTURE: THE
STRATFORD AND LONDON TREATY PROCESS IN BC:
105905 VH GRADE 4 SHIPYARDS
32 min IS 1985 000440 KT 001788 DV
THE WORLD OF WILLIAM 53:50 min I 1998 21 min JS 2004
SHAKESPEARE SERIES - Visits to This resource has been created to
Shakespeare’s birthplace, the town of Shipyards is a short documentary film
enable Grade 4 and Grades 9,10, and by Cameron Folk. It is about the now
Stratford, 16th century London, and the 11 Social Studies teachers to use the
Warwickshire countryside bring his largely abandoned shipbuilding industry
signing of the Nisga’a Final Agreement that once thrived in the Vancouver
story to life. 0689 English 32 min as a basis for instruction that achieves region. This film explores the historical
provincially prescribed learning and social role that shipbuilding played
SHAKESPEARE SERIES outcomes for Social Studies. Designed to the region and the impact it had on
For descriptions see individual titles: to provide support for three to four the men and women that once worked
JULIUS CAESAR [E00139] hours of classroom instruction, this there. Shipyards is composed of
resource includes: detailed interviews with men and women that
SHAKESPEAREAN TRAGEDY instructional planning suggestions, once worked in the shipbuilding
105910 VH related student resource material (print industry, contemporary footage of the
40 min S 1988 handouts, video), ideas for assessing now empty shipyards and archival
Explores the nature of tragedy and the student performance, relevant teacher footage. 0414 English 21 min
Shakespearean tragic hero. This background material, extension
program prepares viewers for suggestions on how student interest in
Shakespeare’s concepts of action, this topic can serve as a springboard SHOOT AND CRY
character, and catharsis. When viewed for further instruction that addresses 013164 VH
after reading the tragedies, it helps other related aspects of the curriculum. 51:33 min JS 1998
students understand the relationship 0634 English 53:50 min A powerful exploration of the Israeli-
between Shakespeare’s heroes and Palestinian conflict in the West Bank
their destruction. 0380 English 40 A SHATTERED UNION and Gaza Strip, territories occupied by
min 000569 VH Israel since the 1967 Six Days’ War.
20 min S 1995 The film documents the lives and
SHAKING THE TREE FROM HERE TO DEMOCRACY encounters of two young men. About to
100951 VH SERIES - This is one of a five part begin his military service, Tal, an
60 min JS 1995 series dealing with the economic and, eighteen-year-old Israeli, is torn
What is social responsibility in to a lesser extent, political change between conscience and patriotism.
education and is it necessary? Noam experienced by the former U.S.S.R. Mohammed, a young Palestinian from
Chomsky keynotes this timely and since its break-up. "A Shattered Union" the West Bank, works as a cook at an
provocative teacher resource which focuses on the ethnic nationalism of Israeli cafe frequented by Tal. Their
examines how various social issues Kazakhstan and the internal difficulties discussions gradually reveal two starkly
are addressed/not addressed in public facing minorities in that newly different realities, underlining the
education. The program is broken into independent area. 0104 English complexity of the Middle East situation.
sections: racism, First Nations, poverty, 20 min 0714 English 51:33 min
gender and sexism, gender and
homophobia, violence prevention, and SHAWABTI IN THE NAME OF
the environment. It is hoped that the PTAH MES (C. 1280 B.C.) SHOOTING STARS
viewing of this video will act as a 102243 VH
catalyst for discussion of the issues 106736 RE
IS 11 min J 1994
raised as well as other pertinent issues This video uses computer enhanced
such as disabilities. TALK TO ME (361 From the earliest times, Shawabti
figures were placed in tombs and images, graphics and photography to
VR 002) is a companion video. 0927 show a variety of comets, asteroids
English 60 min thought to act as deputies for the
deceased to carry out necessary tasks and meteorites. From the GALACTIC
in the underworld. This one was made ENCYCLOPEDIA Series. IPR002 and
THE SHAPE OF SPACE during the reign of Ramses II. (24 cm) 0104 English 11 min
002114 VH 0004 English
9 min JS 2000
The video The Shape of Space uses A SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
animation to show: Flatlanders passing SHAWABTI OF KING ASPELTA 105339 VH
each other on the one-dimensional FROM NURI (C. 6TH CENT 50 min PI
surface of their two-dimensional world; 106732 RE
IS 7 short animated vignettes: Log
Universes that are finite yet have no Drivers Waltz (3 min.); Hot Stuff (9
boundary; a spaceship traveling across Shawabti figures were placed in the min.); Getting Started (12 min.);
the boundless three-dimensional tombs of important persons, so that if Blowhard (10 min.); Family that Dwelt
surface of a four-dimensional Klein the dead man were called upon to do Apart(8 min.); Lady Fishbourne’s
bottle; travel from inside the spaceship. any kind of work in the hereafter, he Complete Guide to Better Table
Includes an interview with Jeff Weeks, would send along one of these Manners (6 min.); Street Musique (9
the creator of this video. 0788 representations to do it for him. (30 min.). 0714 English 50 min
English 9 min cm) English
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SILENT LOTUS (CC) SIMON’S BOOK (CC) SIR ALEXANDER MACKENZIE
105738 VH PR0459 VH 107501 VH
29 min I 1993 30 min P 1984 22 min JS 1996
READING RAINBOW SERIES - This READING RAINBOW SERIES - The EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES -
video explores the world of non-verbal story of Simon and his pen and ink Mackenzie thought he was travelling
communication. It follows the standard friends trying to escape the clutches of towards the Pacific Ocean. Days later
"Reading Rainbow" series format: an a monster. LeVar Burton takes the he stood on a high cliff and viewed the
introduction to the story with live viewers on a visit to Henrik Drescher’s ice filled waters of the Arctic Ocean.
footage; the story; concept studio where he shows how he creates Journey with us on Mackenzie’s
development with further live footage; his characters. Another visit, to Rae treacherous voyage in search of the
and related book reviews by children. Lithographers, shows how books are Pacific Ocean in this drama-
English Language Arts K-7 0104 made from start to finish. 0264 documentary. 0065 English 22
English 29 min English 30 min min
Primary
SIZZLING, SIMMERING,
SILENT SAFARI SERIES SUCCULENT / GARDEN
For descriptions see individual titles: SIMPLE AND COMPOUND GREENS
ZEBRA [000544] MACHINES : HOW THEY WORK 000168 VH
102358 VH 54 min JS 1992
22 min I 1988 THE LIGHT GOURMET series -
THE SILENT SHOUT : LEARN "Sizzling,Simmering, Succullent"
ABOUT LANDMINES Explains lever, wheel, axle, pulley, discusses ways of cooking meat and
000044 VH wedge, inclined plane and screw. poultry while "Garden Greens and
Everyday experiences are turned into Yellows" discusses preparing
11 min PI 1997 seeing physics at work. IRP002
Four skilfully drawn child characters, all vegetables for optimum nutrition.
Science K-7 0024 English 22 min 0104 English 54 min
injured in some way by landmines,
break the silence that often shrouds
this topic. Interwoven through the short SIMPLE DC CIRCUITS SKELETAL MUSCULAR/
video are crucial messages about what PH0615 VH NERVOUS GLANDULAR
mines do, where they are planted, and 14 min S 1989 103736 KT
how best to avoid them. The video IJ 1987
shows how the four children are THE MECHANICAL UNIVERSE AND
BEYOND: EDITED VERSION SERIES Contents: Study prints (11" x 17"),
overcoming their injuries, including laminated, printed on both sides.
psychological trauma, reminding - Electric current, resistance and their
effects in series and parallel circuits are Blackline masters to accompany
viewers what can be achieved through student lessons and reviews, teacher’s
determination and the support of the topics of this video. The video uses
the analogy of water flow to correlate guide, student labcards with teacher’s
families and communities.. English guide cards and 30 marker pens.
11 min ideas between water flow and electric
current. Ohm’s law is explored to 0759 English
illustrate the relationship among
SILENT TEARS current, voltage, and resistance. 0571 SKELETAL SYSTEM (2ND ED.)
000675 VH English 14 min 103890 VH
27:50 min IJS 1998 Physics Space Science and Earth 12 min JS 1980
Based on a Cree family’s true story, Science THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - X-ray
Silent Tears is a gripping drama that cinematography shows what happens
chronicles a very tough northern winter when bones move and twist, how joints
for nine-year old Anne, her parents and SIMPLE MACHINES: A FIRST works, what a broken bone looks like
siblings. Hunger sets in when her LOOK and how it heals. 0299 English 12
father, Roger, becomes sick and can 000989 VH min
no longer tend the trapline. When a 17 min P 2000
horrendous tumour begins growing in This program shows simple machines SKELETON, 18" SCALE MODEL
the back of his neck, Anne’s mother, in a variety fo settings, including a 103720 MO
Sarah, has to operate to remove it and construction site and a playground. In PS
save his life. While Sarah cares for addition, a carpenter demonstrates that 0759 English
Roger and the younger children, Anne many of the tool she uses are forms of
takes on more responsibility, checking simple machines. The program also SKELETON, LIFE-SIZED
the traps herself. This video is in shows students performing a variety of (SKELLY)
Cree(with English subtitles) and experiments with simple machines, 103721 MO
English. 0714 English 27:50 min providing the teacher with opportunities PI
to stop the program so that students Life-sized skeleton on stand. 0759
can explore a problem posed by the English
SIMON FRASER program. This video is appropriate for
107504 VH grades 1-3. 0772 English 17 min
THE SKELETON (SECOND
17 min JS 1996
EXPLORERS OF CANADA SERIES -
EDITION)
During Simon Fraser’s amazing SING-ALONG STORY SONGS 000427 VH
journeys over the Rocky Mountains, he 105079 VH 17 min IJS 1979
kept a journal which he believed would 30 min KP 1987 Dramatic X-ray pictures, diagrams, and
one day be printed. To date this has not Come sing along with Don Cooper, the detailed close-ups of several types of
happened, which is indeed a tragedy Video Music Box Man, as he presents bones aid viewers in identifying the
for although poorly worded and filled "The Three Little Pigs," "The Tortoise structure, function, composition, and
with spelling inaccuracies, it is a link to and the Hare," "Roger the Robot," and overall coordination of the skeleton in
a voyage that would inspire others and four other great stories for children. A humans and other animals. The video
lead to the expansion westward of mixture of puppets, live action and also stresses the importance of proper
Canada. 0065 English 17 min cartoons. 0846 English 30 min diet and exercise to maintain healthy
bones. 0585 English 17 min
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SKELETONS: BASIC BUILDING SLIM GOODBODY’S DAILY SMOKE SCREEN 2:THROUGH
BLOCK FOR NATURE AND M DESK ’ERCISES THE EYES OF NEW
103734 VH 105291 VH CANADIANS
16 min KPIJS 1992 KP 200247 DV
Presents facts and ideas on the variety Five daily lesson plans are provided for 20 min IJS 2006
of characteristics of skeletons and the use with each Slim Desk ’ercise routine Young new Canadians share their
essential roles they play in both the covering balance, strength, agility, unique perspective on the experience
human and animal world, and the man- flexibility, and aerobics. Includes of smoking as they make anti-smoking
made world. 0267 English 16 min music. English ads.Their engaging personalities and
creative work form the centerpiece of
SKI AND RIDE SAFE SLIM HOPES : ADVERTISING
this student production. Anti-smoking
000288 VH ads are cleverly linked to the
28 min IJS 1998 AND THE OBSESSION WITH monologues of the participants and
0565 English 28 min
THINNESS lighting effects draw attention to the
000169 VH message. The DVD is intended for
SKIN 30 min S 1996 advanced ESL learners; subtitled
103718 MO This video offers an indepth analysis of versions in simple English, Chinese
PIJS the role female bodies play in and Punjabi have also been included in
Detailed model of human skin showing advertising imagery and the resulting order to reach a wider audience. There
layers of epidermis, dermis, and devastating efffects on women’s is an additional version of the guide for
subcutaneous tissue. 0759 English physical and mental health. The ESL teachers, and other translated
program is divided into seven main materials on the accompanying CD.
SKIP TO THE BEAT parts: impossible bearty, the waif look, 0414 English 20 min
constructed bodies, food and sex, food
104064 VH and control, the weight loss industry,
16 min IS 1992 SMOKE SCREEN: BEHIND THE
and freeing imaginations. The video SCENES
This video encourages girls and young offers a well-documented critical
women to be physically active. 001793 VH
perspective of the social impact of 19 min JS 2004
Addresses the key issues that often advertising. 0104 English 30 min
inhibit girls from participating in sports This documentary takes you "behind
and leisure: negative body image, the scenes" of "Smoke Screen", a
intimidation and embarrassment. Study A SMALL BUSINESS project involving 24 teenage girls from
guide provides a variety of activities for 107048 VH BC and the Yukon who made a series
use before and after viewing the film. 30 min IS 1989 of ads to educate the tv-viewing public
0574 English 16 min Faces of Japan, Series 1: Although about why young girls are smoking and
less well-known than the giant why they should resist! 0414
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT multinational corporations whose English 19 min
101031 VH names are familiar in the United States,
28 min I 1994 small businesses are a major part of SMOKEABLE COCAINE: THE
An adult interviews five teenagers with Japan’s economy. Even more than the HAIGHT-ASHBURY CRACK FILM
visual or physical disabilities. The country’s large corporations, Japanese 104024 VH
students explain that they would like to small businesses are experiencing 28 min JS 1987
be seen as people who accomplish serious economic problems because CRACK is freebase cocaine and not an
many goals rather than as people with the Japanese currency, the yen, is so entirely new drug...and freebase is
disabilities. As positive role models, the strong in international trade. 0749 simply a chemically altered form of
students display courage, self- English 30 min snorting cocaine. Freebase was
acceptance and value their developed in the mid 70’s to make
independence. From the SOAPBOX cocaine a smokeable drug. 0530
SMALL HORUS FALCON (SAITE English 28 min
Series. . 0104 English 28 min
PERIOD, 663 - 525 B.C
SLAVERY : A CANADIAN 106741 RE SMOKER’S LUNG
STORY, THE PACKWOOD I 000948 VH
FAMILY Figure of the god Horus, wearing the 13:33 min IJS 1971
107555 VH crown of double feathers. English Through a series of colour slides of
60 min IS 1994 lungs and lung tissues, shows how the
HYMN TO FREEDOM SERIES - PART SMART ROBOTS, PART TWO persistent prolonged irritation of
1: This four part documentary "mini- 000057 VH cigarette smoke can bring about drastic
series" revisits the past of the African 21 min JS 1996 – even fatal – changes in the lungs.
Canadian community through the NEW DIRECTIONS SERIES - Defines 0714 English 13:33 min
experiences and lives of four Canadian and illustrates computer vision systems
Black families whose survival has and medical robotics and SMOKESCREEN
depended on a unique set of skills. The microrobotics. Use in science and 104084 VH
Quebec story features the history of technology, mathematics, business/ 29 min I 1995
slavery in Lower Canada from the first economics, and guidance/career Season six, show two of KidZone. All
documented slave sale of Oliver Le counselling. 0553 English 21 min about smoking prevention for Grades 4
Jeune in 1626 to the present day Black - 7. 0531 English 29 min
community of Montreal. 0506
English 60 min SMOKE AND MIRRORS OF THE SMOKIN’: SOMEBODY STOP
WORLD ME!
SLEEPING BEAUTY 104079 VH 001792 VH
101535 VH 27 min I 1994 23 min IJS 2000
60 min IS 1983 This special smoking prevention This program talks to teens in their own
Christopher Reeve is the Prince, episode of KidZone reaches young language and gives them the hard facts
Bernadette Peters the slumbering people 8 - 12 years old very effectively. about what smoking can do to their
Princess, and Beverly D’Angelo the evil A teacher’s guide for this program is bodies and their lives. Our debaters,
Fairy in this tale of a beauty fated to also available. 0519 English 27 Teen and Nico, discuss the effects of
sleep until her Prince can awaken her min peer pressure, tobacco industry
with a kiss. 0204 English 60 min advertising and teenage rebellion on
185
kids pondering the questions"To SNAILS: BACKYARD SCIENCE THE SNOWMAN
smoke, or not to smoke?" 0414 103325 VH 101392 VH
English 23 min 12 min KP 1992 26 min P 1991
Outlines the life-cycle of land and water Based on the book by Raymond
snails, as well as slugs, showing how Briggs. A young boy builds an
SMOKING they eat, move and protect themselves. impressive snowman. Later that night,
000804 VH . 0104 English 12 min the snowman comes to life and they
29 min IJS 1997 spend a fantastic evening together.
A look at the physiological and SNOW CAT 0058 English 26 min
psychological effects of smoking on the 000642 VH
body, the world-wide proliferation and 23:02 min PI 1998 DANIEL’S STORY : THE
the marketing strategies of the major Oscar,Emmy and Tony award-winner HOLOCAUST: SOCIAL
purveyors. Drawing on a world Maureen Stapleton delivers a powerful RESPONSIBILITY
overview, this is an excellent general narration of the short story written by 000815 VH
background title with compelling celebrated author Dayal Kaur Khalsa 13:08 min I 2000
reasons to not smoke or to stop and adapted by two-time Governor- The Holocaust: Social Responsibility
smoking if you are so engaged. 0585 General’s award recipient Tim and Global Citizenship is a resource
English 29 min Wynne-Jones. This hearfelt story is guide for Social Studies 6 teachers.
perfect for a child’s sensibility, but The learning outcomes identified in the
SMOKING: I’M IN CONTROL people of all ages will be drawn to this section,"Curriculum Connections," are
timeless tale of enduring love. Artist part of the mandated curriculum
104092 VH contained in the Social Studies K-7
15 min IJ 1993 and filmmaker Sheldon Cohen, teams
up with animator Jeami, who created Integrated Recource Package (IRP).
This video raises awareness among Designed to provide support for
young teenagers about the reasons why an original finger-paint technique
especially designed for this film. 0714 approximately eight hours of classroom
they smoke and provides reassurance instruction, this resource includes:
that it’s possible to quit. The video tells English 23:02 min
guidelines for teaching about the
the story of Alex, a young teenage girl, Holocaust, detailed instructional
and her attempt to quit smoking. THE SNOW QUEEN (CC)
101605 VH procedures, extension suggestions for
Through her efforts and much support further investigation on this topic,
from her friends, Alex recognizes the 48 min PJ 1987
FAERIE TALE THEATRE SERIES - A suggestions for assessing student
reasons why she smokes and she performance, teacher resource
eventually quits. The underlying world without love is a cold place
indeed. But in this beautiful Faerie material (e.g.,backgrounders, student
message is that smoking is not in your assessment charts), student
own best interest. . (Also see 613 VR Tale, a young boy and girl, played by
Melissa Gilbert and Lance Kerwin, handouts(e.g.,charts, reading
084) 0104 English 15 min materials, case studies, glossary,
journey to a frigid ice palace to learn
the value of human warmth. Closed timeline), further resources
SMOKING: NO THANKS (CC) Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. (information centres, books, videos,
104093 VH 0807 English 48 min websites). FOR GRADE 6 SOCIAL
7 min PI 1993 STUDIES 0634 English 13:08 min
This video features four scenarios of SNOW WHITE : A LESSON IN SOCIALISM: CAPITALISM,
boys and girls being pressured or COOPERATION SOCIALISM, COMMUNISM
tempted to try smoking cigarettes and 100176 VH
then saying no in different ways. 0104 8 min PI 1991
SERIE
Viewers learn that working with others 25 min IS 1986
can be a satisfying experience as This film examines the effects of
dozens of delightful forest creatures socialism at work in Sweden today.
SNACK ATTACK! help Snow White with her chores.
013362 DV 0689 English 25 min
0574 English 8 min
21 min IJS 2006
SEE! HEAR! EXPERIENCE! SERIES - SOCIETY
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN 107062 VH
We’re surrounded by processed snack DWARFS
foods and they taste so good. It’s a 15 min 1989
101537 VH Looks at the lives of youth in the
shame they’re just not good for us. 60 min IS 1983
Filmed at a high school that has context of Japanese society. This
All-star cast (Vanessa Redgrave, program shows the two worlds of
implemented a healthy food vending Vincent Price, Rex Smith, Elizabeth
program, this DVD explains why "junk Japan, an ancient, traditional culture
McGovern) live in a magical forest that has its roots in Buddhist and
food" is fittingly named and shows where evil as well as true love can take
students how to balance their diets with Shinto religion, and a contemporary
root. Dramatizing both the pitfalls of technological culture that is strongly
nutritious snack alternatives.Onscreen vanity and the joy of friendship, this
quizzes keep the experience influenced by the West. Young people
classic Brothers Grimm tale is are shown to be living equally
interactive. 0599 English 21 min irresistably entertaining. PREVIEW comfortably in both worlds, attending a
RECOMMENDED FOR PRIMARY religious festival and playing computer
SNAIL, THE (CC) GRADES. 0204 English 60 min games. 0269 English 15 min
PR0426 VH
11 min P 1989 SNOWFLAKE BENTLEY THE SOLAR SYSTEM
This program takes students on a 001994 VH 000008 VH
journey into the fascinating world of the 20 min PIJS 2003 40 min IJ 1997
snail. The program follows the snail as This is a biography of a self-taught ISAAC ASIMOV’S LIBRARY OF THE
it hunts for food up a bamboo shoot to scientist, W.A. Bentley, 1865-1931, UNIVERSE SERIES - Four programs,
a tasty leaf. Close-up footage of a snail who photographed thousands of 10 min/ea. 1. OUR SOLAR SYSTEM:
sliding across a glass tabletop. 0983 individual snowflakes in order to study Traces the development of our solar
English 11 min their unique formations .Based on the system from the birth of the sun to the
book of the same name. 0414 building of the planets, satellites,
Primary English 20 min meteors and comets. 2. THE SUN:
Explores the sun’s origins and
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examines the mechanisms by which it Cube". Mr. E., his friend, provides him THE SOUND COLLECTOR
creates its great light and heat, the with the clues he needs to discover the 104817 VH
ways in which the sun changes, and relationships among solids, liquids and 12 min IJS 1991
the effect on our earth. 3.THE gas. 0296 English 20 min A charming animated film about a
ASTEROIDS: Takes a close look at the Primary Science young boy whose capacity for inventive
infinite variety of asteroids found in the fantasy is stimulated by the sounds he
universe. 4. COMETS AND hears about him. The film, with its
METEORS: Explores the causes of SOLIDS, LIQUIDS, GASES combination of artistic techniques -
meteor showers and the history of 102360 VH inks and paint on glass, and collage
some of the "great" comets. 0602 20 min IJ 1991 paper cut-outs - leads itself to a variety
English 40 min Substances can be sorted into solids, of preand post-screening activities,
liquids and gases. Here, pupils including the creation of sound
THE SOLAR SYSTEM : A FIRST investigate the state of matter and how sequences, collage art, story writing,
LOOK it can be changed. 0585 English and discussion of the differences that
000719 VH 20 min can exist even between members of the
15 min P 1999 same family. 0714 English 12 min
In this creative production, two children SOLVE IT SERIES
are playing outside on a summer For descriptions see individual titles:
evening. They wish upon a bright star UNDERSTANDING MEAN, MEDIAN SOUNDER
for a visit to all the planets and an AND MODE [M00376] 001992 VH
imaginary trip on board a space ship 88 min IJ 2003
results, giving factual information to Set in the rural south, Sounder
SOLVE IT SERIES explores the struggles of an African-
your class. For example, Mars - red For descriptions see individual titles:
planet, polar caps, may have life. Also American sharecropper and his family.
THE MEANING OF PERCENT This is a Disney production that is a
includes catchy poems to remember [102126]
facts about each planet. IRP Science special classroom edition. Based on
K-7. 0929 English 15 min the Newbery Medal-winning novel by
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN William Armstrong. 0414 English
THE SOLAR SYSTEM 107241 VH 88 min
(REVISION) 50 min S 1982
000520 VH A thorough background to SOUNDER
20 min IJ 1990 discriminatory aspects of the Indian Act 105581 VH
This largely animated video makes you which deprived First Nations women of 105 min IJS 1972
feel as if you’re drifting through outer their rights and status. Through an The story of a black sharecropper family
space, past planets and moons, past examination of the legislation and in Louisiana during the Depression
asteroids and comets. Compelling specific case studies, viewers see how starring Paul Winfield and Cicely
narration explains the origins of the First Nations women have responded Tyson. 0784 English 105 min
solar system and the geologic makeup to and resisted the loss. First Nations
of each planet. The video surveys Studies 12 0104 English 50 min
SOURCE OF LIFE: WATER IN
conditions for life on Mercury, Venus OUR ENVIRONMENT
and Mars; describes the earth in the SONGS FOR US: 101067 VH
context of the greater system; and APPRECIATING DIFFERENCES 24 min I 1992
explores the outer planets, looking as (CC) Highlights the causes of water pollution
new data on Jupiter’s rings and moons. PR0493 VH
Actual NASA footage is included. and its effects on the environment,
10 min P 1989 including oceans, lakes, streams, and
0350 English 20 min This is a three-song video celebrating underground water in the United States.
the differences between people and The concepts covered include: the
SOLDIER’S HEART: MEMOIRS families. 0571 English 10 min importance of water for life; sources of
OF A WW II VETERAN ETERA Primary water; causes of pollution; and possible
106927 VH
solutions to current environmental
20 min S 1994 problems. 0104 English 24 min
Explores the aftermath of a soldier’s SOUND
WWII experiences during a visit to the 102386 VH
battle site 40 years after D-Day. 0599 12 min PI SOURIS DU PERE NOEL, LA
English 20 min This film introduces children to basic TORY BOOK PART V
concepts of sound waves, echos and 101433 VH
LE SOLEIL the differences between loud and soft PI 1992
102222 VH sounds. 0983 English 12 min Sa lettre ètant parvenue en retard au
11 min PI 1989 Père Noöl, le petit Hans risque de ne
Prèsente le Soleil comme ètant l’ètoile SOUND CC pas recevoir son cadeau. Les petites
propre à la Terre. Dèmontre comment PSC016 VH souris se mettent done rapidement au
le Soleil et le système solaire se sont 13 min P 1990 travail pour construire le cheval de bois
probablement formès. Fais remarquer This video uses a mixture of animation demandè. Avec l’aide du renne
que le Soleil rend la vie possible sur and live footage to explore different Romuald, elles rèussiront à remettre le
Terre et que l’ènergie du Soleil est sounds in our daily lives. Investigator cadeau au petit garçon. 0665
responsable de beaucoup d’autres Alligator uses a discovery approach to French
phènomènes sur la Terre. 0772 solve "The Case of the Garden Hose
French 11 min Telephone". Mr. E., his friend, helps SOUTH AMERICA
him discover that materials, sizes and 107597 VH
SOLID, LIQUID, GAS CC shapes of instruments affect the sound 25 min IJ 1991
PSC015 VH he makes with them. He also learns
20 min P 1990 Highlights the Andes, the world’s
how a single instrument can make longest mountain range, the Atacama,
This video uses a mixture of animation different kinds of sounds. 0296
and live footage to explore the three the driest desert, as well as the
English 13 min Amazon River and its surrounding rain
states of matter, Investigator Alligator
uses a discovery approach to solve the Primary Science forest. 0689 English 25 min
"Mystery of the Disappearing Ice
187
SOUTH AMERICA - NEW SPACE AGE: THE UNEXPECTED SPACE : WHAT’S IT LIKE OUT
EDITION UNIVERSE THERE? (CC)
107595 VH 104370 VH ISC078 VH
24 min JSA 1985 58 min IS 1992 45 min I 1986
Presents the diversity of South For years telescopes offered us one This video provides an overview of the
America -people, countries, very serene view of the heavens, but challenges of travel in space. Young
economics, politics, history and when scientists began using rockets to people are filmed at a training camp at
geography. 0491 English 24 min rise above Earth’s atmosphere, our NASA where they experience
perceptions were shattered. As our simulated space activities. The
vision improved, our imagination has interview astronauts and tour Voyager
THE SOVIET CIRCUS (CC) soared. At last our minds have reached II. Featuring four distinct programs:
105154 VH far enough to contemplate the Earth’s "Planets and Stars", "Weightlessness",
60 min PIJS 1988 fiery origin and, possibly, its fate. "Preparing for a Space Mission" and "A
Go behind the scenes at Moscow’s 0833 English 58 min Trip into Space". Closed Captioned for
Circus School and experience the the Hearing Impaired. 0615 English
magic and wonder of the performances 45 min
that delight millions. See lion tamers SPACE AGE: TO THE MOON Intermediate Science
risk life and limb, trapeze artists glide AND BEYOND
through the air, and of course, the 104371 VH SPEAK IT! : FROM THE HEART
beloved clowns who inspire 58 min IS 1992 OF BLACK NOVA SCOTIA
imagination and fantasy. Closed The first trip to the moon was as a Cold 107554 VH
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. War competitor in the space race. Now 28 min JS 1994
0689 English 60 min the moon is being considered as a place Set in Halifax, the film follows 4 students
to colonize in peace. Blast off where as they work to establish a Cultural
the Apollo missions ended, and explore Awareness Youth Group, a vehicle for
SOVIET DISUNION : TEN YEARS where mankind’s "one giant leap" could building pride and self-esteem through
THAT SHOOK THE WORLD go next. 0833 English 58 min educational and cultural programs. In
000899 VH the environment of their predominantly
57 min JSA 1997 white high school, the students face
Comprehensive ten-year history of SPACE EDUCATION SERIES daily reminders of the presence of
Russia since glasnot and perestroika. For descriptions see individual titles: racism, ranging from abuse (crude
Major topics include the election of MAKING SENSE OF OUR SENSES racist graffiti on washroom walls), to
Mikhail Gorbachev; dissolution of the (CC) [103916] exclusion (the seemingly more
gulag system; Boris Yeltsin’s opposition "innocent" omission of Black history
to Gorbachev’s initiatives; from texts). Yet, they do not lose hope.
environmental legacies, including the ALL ABOUT THE EARTH With help from mentors, they discover
disaster of Chernobyl; the break-away 013179 VH the richness of their heritage and learn
of the Baltic states; Gorbachev’s arrest; 23 min P 2000 some of the ways they can begin to
the rise of Yeltsin; creation of the stock SPACE SCIENCE FOR CHILDREN effect change. (Same as 305 VR 032)
exchange; an explosion in crime; and SERIES - Understanding the wonders 0714 English 28 min
decay of the military. 0530 English of the universe begins at home - on our
57 min own planet! All About the Earth gives SPECIAL DELIVERY
children a close-up look at what makes 105462 VH
the third planet from the sun so special.
SPACE AGE: MISSION TO Why is there life on Earth? What is our 7 min IS 1978
PLANET EARTH planet made of? How does it fit into the Animated story about Ralph and the
104372 VH rest of the universe? These questions series of dinosaurs that ensue when he
and more are answered in this fun look fails to clear the snow from his front
58 min IS 1992 walk. 0714 English 7 min
On the way to the moon we discovered at planet Earth. 0868 English 23
another world: our own. The photo of min
Earth from space -perhaps the most THE SPELL OF THE YUKON
important of the 20th century -began (CC)
SPACE SCIENCE FOR 107495 VH
the transformation of humankind’s CHILDREN
understanding of Earth as a living 44 min IA 1996
system. Now the technology developed For descriptions see individual titles: This is the haunting story of the
to explore other planets is being used ALL ABOUT STARS [013180] Klondike Gold Rush, and of legendary
to monitor this living system. Join ALL ABOUT THE MOON [013181] Dawson City. When the news of the
scientists as they chart a course for a ALL ABOUT THE PLANETS world’s richest gold strike reached the
healthy planet and reveal our world in [013178] outside world in 1897, it unleashed a
ways that were never possible before ALL ABOUT THE SUN [013182] stampede of fortune-seekers from as
the Space Age. 0833 English 58 ALL ABOUT THE EARTH [013179] far away as Australia. But only half the
min 100,000 adventurers ever finished the
treacherous journey. Archival
SPACE TRAVEL photographs re-create the saga of the
SPACE AGE: QUEST FOR 104390 VH Klondike: the murderous Chilkoot
PLANET MARS 22 min Pass, over which the gold-seekers had
104368 VH Part 1: THE RACE TO THE MOON. to backpack a year’s worth of
58 min IS 1992 Early theorists, Tsiolokovsky, Goddard provisions; boats built from green
Join narrator Patrick Stewart in and Oberth; the world’s first satellites; lumber sailing down the Yukon River;
discovering the unexpected dangers chronological Soviet and American Dawson, where fortunes were made,
that would be faced on an extended developments; Apollo II first landing on and lost overnight. Mixing history with
journey to Mars, and see researchers the moon (1969). Part 2: QUESTIONS a personal quest, filmmaker Rita Roy
at work on the nuclear propulsion IN SPACE. Lift-off, gravity, orbiting, goes in search of her ghosts–a great-
system that may power the first free-fall, weightlessness, deflection. grandfather and uncles who left a farm
expeditions. 0833 English 58 min 0267 English 22 min in Quebec to dig for gold in the
Klondike. With a sense of wonder, she
discovers a territory still vibrant with
188
legends, and miners still panning for masterpiece, "Spirit of Haida Gwaii". On laisee à Renard Bleu la
gold. 0714 English 44 min The program shares candid thoughts responsabilitè de veiller sur l’èquipe
with the artist and gives you an insight pendant que le conducteru va chercher
SPHINX (305 - 30 B.C.) into the man who has resurrected the de l’aide. Au dèbut, les enfants trouvent
106734 RE art forms of his Haida ancestors. l’incident amusant jusqu’au moment où
IS 0710 English 48 min l’autobus tombe en panne sèche. Il fait
Apart from the original colossus near de plus en plus froid dans l’autobus;
the pyramids of Gizeh, many small SPIRIT OF THE CHEAKAMUS une situation qui devient de plus en
bronze and ceramic sphinxes were 107213 VH plus sèrieuse. Sachant confectionner
made as prayers for a renewal of 22 min IAT 1990 un abride neige qui est plus chaud
Egypt’s past greatness. The human- In 1985 the Squamish Band and the qu’un autobuse devenu froid, Rose
headed lion was a symbol or royalty. North Vancouver School District came invite les enfants à venir lui donner un
(12 cm) 0002 English together to develop a Coast Salish coup de main. Renard Bleu dècide
Bighouse Educational Program. This pulutôt de se moquer d’elle et refuse
SPIDER, THE (CC) informative video follows a teacher and d’aller aider. 0571 French 30 min
PR0415 VH her class of grade 4 students on their
11 min P 1986 two day visit to the Bighouse in the LE SPORTS D’HIVER
Cheakamus Valley near Squamish, 105966 VH
The program explains how a spider 20 min P 1988
makes its web. In addition to the B.C. 0755 English 22 min
spinning of the web, the program offers La premiere neige de l’hiver rend le
SPIRIT TO SPIRIT SERIES crapaud un peu fou; il veut devenir le
a visual document of how a spider
catches its prey. 0983 English 11 For descriptions see individual titles: champion des sports d’hiver.
min DREAMSPEAKERS [105166] Malheureusement, son manque
d’habilite et l’intervention des belettes
Primary
SPIRITUAL VALUES AND gachent ses plans. Malgrè tout, la
TRADITIONAL TEACHINGS : journèe finit sur une note gaie. 0941
SPIDERS AND HOW THEY LIVE French 20 min
PSC011 VH ELDER SAM
15 min P 1990 013080 VH SPORTS MEDICINE:AEROBIC
In this video, a boy and his mother 25 min IJS 1995 AND WEIGHTLIFTING INJURIE
become interested in spiders. Joined In this tape Elder Samuel Sam of the 104264 VH
by one of the boy’s friends, they initiate Tsartlip Nation reflects on the spitirual 12 min SA
a study of spiders. They learn about values and traditional teachings of his See 617 VR 001 0983 English 12
spider reproduction, body structure, people. He speaks of the story of the min
eating habits and the types of Flood and the sacred mountains. He
environments spiders live in. The boys speaks of the salmon people and the SPORTS MEDICINE: FOOT AND
use this information to successfully respect to be given to them and to the ANKLE INJURIES
keep spiders in cages. Eventually, the cedar tree and to other creatures with 104261 VH
spiders are returned to their habitat. whom man shares this Earth at the will 12 min SA
Documentary/dramatization. 0264 of the Creator. He reflects on the 5 videos in the series which profiles
English 15 min importance of meditation as a source various popular sports and how
of knowledge and wisdom, of the place amateur athletes can safely enjoy
Primary Science of healing, and on the teachings of the them. 0983 English 12 min
sacred Circle. PAC LEA English
SPILLS - SLICKS & SEALIFE 25 min
000400 VH SPORTS MEDICINE: HEAD,
26 min KPI 1998 SPLENDID STONES NECK AND SPINE INJURIES
"Spills - Slicks & Sealife" features two 102521 VH 104262 VH
stories on the impact of oil in our 12 min SA
59 min PS 1991
marine environment. "Bob the Blob", See 617 VR 001 0983 English 12
Of the thousands of minerals in the min
suitable for intermediate students, world, only a few dozen qualify as
follows a drop of oil from a car, through gems. Explore the mystery and SPORTS MEDICINE:WEEKEND
the storm drain and into the ocean mystique, as well as the high-stakes ATHLETE (MUSCLE
where it is picked up, recycled and business of precious gems-diamonds,
placed back on the shelf ready to begin pearls, emeralds, and rubies. 0689
TREATMENT
the cycle all over again. A classroom 104265 VH
English 59 min 13 min SA
discussion questions the impact of oil
in our waterways and provides us with See 617 VR 001 0983 English 13
SPORT AND THE MEDIA min
some prevention tips. "Nanook’s Ocean 000803 VH
Adventure", tells the tale of a baby 21 min JS 1998 SPOT’S FIRST VIDEO - FRENCH
seal’s concern for her water world. The What is the relationship between sport 106061 VH
story is read to a grade one class using and the media? This program probes 30 min P 1990
artistic drawings and real life images. the fascinating partnership and the way Animated video to introduce familiar
The children present their artwork and it impacts on everything including: objects and activities to your students.
suggestions on how you can prevent oil Body image, gender perceptions, 0910 French 30 min
spills. DELTA English 26 min choices about what we eat, drink,
smoke, drive, and the level of our SPREADING THE POLLEN
SPIRIT BAY SERIES participation in physical activity. 0585 102921 VH
For descriptions see individual titles: English 21 min 15 min PI 1992
HACK’S CHOICE [107259] FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2
LA SPORTIVE SERIES - Wind, insects, and birds are
SPIRIT OF HAIDA GWAII 107266 VH all used to great advantage by flowers,
104778 VH 30 min IS 1987 whose only mission is to be pollinated.
48 min IS 1992 (Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Closeup footage shows how flowers
This documentary is an intimate L’autobus transportant l’èquipe de are designed to ensure that insects
portrait of one man’s genius and living ballon-balai de la Baie de l’Esprit quitte and birds are dusted with pollen as
record of the toil that lies behind the la route pour se retrouver dans un they extract nectar. 0470 English
shining surface of Bill Reid’s fossè a cause d’une tamplte de neige. 15 min
189
TWO IN THE MORNING SQUELETTE D’UN BELUGA STAND AND DELIVER : A TRUE
013306 VH 002069 VH STORY ABOUT A MODERN M
15 min P 2003 7:18 min S 2002 101158 VH
Taped live at the 2003 Vancouver The video connects the discovery of a 103 min JS 1988
International Writers & Readers complete beluga skeleton 30 km away Jaime Escalante, a math teacher at
Festival. BC writers Bill Richardson from the St. Lawrence River to the East Los Angeles’ Garfield High,
and Chieri Uegaki team up to bring Champlain Sea which existed 13,000 refuses to write off his inner-city
young readers a sampling of their work. years ago. Clear narration, good students as losers. Escalante cajoles,
Bill’s book "Sally Dog Little - photography and a mix of real and pushes, wheedles, needles, threatens
Undercover Agent" features a delightful computer-generated images contribute and inspires 18 kids who were
canine protagonist. Chieri’s "Suki’s to the effectiveness of this videos struggling with fractions and long
Kimono" tackles ethnic differences with which showcases paleontology. 0414 division to become math whizzes. But
charm and humour. Young children will French 7:18 min are any of them really ready for the
be enchanted as these two authors tell National Advanced Placement
their stories. 0202 English 15 min SQUIGGLES : AN ART AND Calculus Exam and a ticket out of the
WRITING STRATEGY barrio? The film’s exhilarating ending is
REALITY, MEET FANTASY 01684 VH even more astonishing because it’s
013307 VH 10 min T 2004 true. 1027 English 103 min
15 min IJ 2003 In the Squiggles writing strategy with
Taped live at the 2003 Vancouver teachers, Faye Brownlie and Ruth STANDING ALONE
International Wrtiers & Readers Jacobson,children build an image from 107218 VH
Festival. Pender Island author Andrea a random line, create a story about 57 min JS 1991
Spalding (Finders Keepers,The White their image, and write their story. The Pete Standing Alone is a Blood Indian
Horse Talisman, Solomon’s Tree) lets power of talk and the power of
caught between two worlds - the 19th
imaginations soar to encompass brainstorming with art before writing century horse culture of the Plains
supernatural horses, talismans and old enhance idea generation for writing. Indian and the energy politics of the
magic. Spalding talks about how she 0634 English 10 min
1980’s. Award winner. 0714 English
comes up with the ideas for her books 57 min
and what inspires her. Appropriate for THE STAFF ROOM
Grades 6 to 9. 0202 English 15 For descriptions see individual titles:
BUILDING THE PARENT/STUDENT
STANDING BUFFALO
min 104848 VH
RELATIONSHIP [000752]
SPRING CORPORATIONS IN THE STAFF 23 min IA 1968
102275 VH ROOM [000753] An account of rug-making co-operative
16 min P 1983 TEACHING EXCELLENT TEACHING organized by Sioux Indian women of
THE FOUR SEASONS SERIES - The [000754] the Standing Buffalo Reserve in the
film illustrates the ways in which plants THE C-MINUS TEACHER [000755] Qu’Appelle Valley of southern
and animals change with the arrival of PEER-ING IN [000756] Saskatchewan. 0714 English 23
spring. 0689 English 16 min RICH SCHOOL/POOR SCHOOL min
[000758]
SPRING BREAK: IQALUIT, TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS STANDING TOGETHER: A
NUNAVUT [000759] FOCUS ON BULLYING
013338 VH ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS [000760] 001683 VH
26 min PI 2005 PARENT INVOLVEMENT [000761] 16:51 min T 2001
This series "Postcards from Buster" EDUCATION FORUM [000762] Standing Together: a focus on bullying
shows the culture, landscape and was created by Tabata Productions.
customs of Nunavut’s capital city, STALIN AND THE This video is intended as a training
Iqaluit, when Buster the Bunny takes a MODERNISATION OF RUSSIA support for a number of audiences
trip there during spring break.Buster HI0313 VH including staff, parents, and students.
narrates and interviews local children 20 min S 1980 The goal of the video is to introduce the
and adults in various activities TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY idea that when everyone in the
including throat singing, igloo building, SERIES - The starting point is the community works together, bullying
face pulling and leg wrestling. 0058 death of Lenin. Of his revolutionary behaviours can be curtailed, thus
English 26 min colleagues, the rivals for supreme reducing the incidence of bullying in
power are Stalin, wielding enormous schools and creating a safer learning
SPRING : IMPRESSIONS power as General Secretary of the environment. This video accompanies
102290 VH Communist Party, and Trotsky, architect Focus on Bullying: A Prevention
10 min PIJ of the Party’s victory in the Revolution Program for Elementary Schools, an in-
A visual portrait of the season. 0495 and Civil War. To establish the depth government resource which has
English 10 min absoluteness of Party control the been distributed to all elementary
program flashes back to Trotsky’s schools in British Columbia. It can be
SPRING : LEGEND OF THE suppression at Kronstadt of sailors who used to launch a schoolwide program
GIANT BEAVER mutinied against Communist as well as garner support for existing
002047 VH dictatorship. It goes on to present the programs from parents, staff and
13 min PI 2003 rival program for the future students. 0880 English 16:51 min
STORIES FROM THE SEVENTH FIRE development of the USSR: Trotsky’s
SERIES - This story of ancient policy of promoting revolution among STARLIFE
landscapes and nature sparks the her enemies abroad or Stalin’s formula 000852 VH
imagination of all young viewers! We of ’Socialism in one country’. After the 19:58 min IJS 1983
hear of great plains, covered with water exile of Trotsky, Stalin replaces the This award winning video traces the
and the giant beaver, the size of grizzly mixed economy of Lenin’s New evolution of a star from its birth in the
bears who built land and created Economic Policy (NEP) with the depths of a black nebula to its final
smaller lakes and ponds for other centrally directed industrialisation of extinction. It is of particular interest to
creatures. The natural link to shrinking the Five Year Plan. 0076 English students of physics, chemistry, and
waters and beavers introduces the role 20 min astronomy. 0714 English 19:58
of wetlands. 0414 English 13 min History min
190
STARS AND CONSTELLATIONS STAYING AWAY FROM THE STEIN VALLEY
000106 VH STRANGERS (CC) 100858 VH
25 min I 1993 PR0487 VH 19 min IA
ELEMENTARY SCIENCE series - 12 min P 1986 A Nature of Things program. Logging
Features an exploration and review of This video depicts some personal in the Stein Valley is one of the most
stars and constellations. It discusses safety strategies regarding dealing with hotley-contested issues the B.C.
how to locate stars and constellations people that you do not know. The government is facing. Discusses the
and how to measure distances in space. program includes identifying issue from the point of view of the
The life cycle of stars and the formation "strangers", avoiding advances by native bands and the logging industry.
of star clusters and galaxies are strangers, and some methods of 0192 English 19 min
addressed. 0104 English 25 min seeking help. The importance of
talking to someone you know and trust
STARS OF THE UNIVERSE and listening to your own feelings is STELE OF RAMSES II AS A
000827 VH emphasized. 0296 English 12 CHILD
19 min IJ 2000 min 106730 RE
In this video we take you on a tour to Primary IS
encounter and examine some of the Due possibly from the influences of the
amazing celestial objects of the near previous Amarna sculptures, this stele
universe. This video examines: stars
STAYING SAFE IN BEAR of the 19th Dynasty is more natural and
clusters, the Big Bang, the life of
COUNTRY softer than most royal works. Ramses
different sized stars, types of stars, the 013146 VH II was the grandson of Ramses I,
death of stars, variable stans, and 48 min IJS 2002 though not his heir. He usurped the
binary stars. 0267 English 19 min Staying safe in bear country ; A throne in 1304 B.C. The splendor of his
behavioral-based approach to reducing long reign and the stability of his large
STARS!STARS!STARS! risk provides information to help reduce empire, earned him the title of "The
013355 DV human injuries and property damage Great. 0705 English
10 min P 2005 from grizzly and black bears throughout
In this lively story, children take a North America. This video will increase
your knowledge of bear behavior and STELLALUNA (CC)
colourful ride through outer space to 105737 VH
visit distant planets and dazzling stars. help you prevent bear encounters and
attacks. It will allow you to appreciate 29 min I 1994
With simple rhyming text and colourful READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
collage-style animation, aspiring bears and the places where they live.
Presented by the Safety in Bear video explores the world the bats and
stargazers will rocket right out of this other nocturnal animals. A segment on
world!Good for introducing the Solar Country Society in cooperation with the
International Association for Bear dreaming is included. It follows the
system and poetry. 0373 English standard "Reading Rainbow" format:
10 min Research and Management. 0574
English 48 min an introduction to the story with live
STATIC ELECTRICITY footage; the story; concept
000807 VH development with further live footage;
STD’S, AIDS AND THE CLEAN and related book reviews by children.
20 min IJ 1995 LOVE SOLUTION
Spray painting a bicycle is used as a English Language Arts K-7 0104
starting point to investigate static 29 min JS 1998
electricity, what it is, how we can use it This engaging American video features
and what some of the dangers are. two young narrators undertaking a STEPHEN LEACOCK :
Atoms are made up of two parts; a research project of STDs including SUNSHINE AND SADNESS
positive and a negative. When some HIV/AIDS. They conduct interviews 000927 VH
materials are rubbed, one part of the with medical experts, as well as with 45 min JSA 1999
atom is separated from the other. We people infected with STDs to show the LIFE AND TIMES SERIES - As part of
say that such materials are charged importance of information while at the the series Life & Times, this biography
with static electricity. Objects with the same time promoting the message of introduces us to the life of Stephen
same charge repel each other, and abstinence as the only safe true Leacock and his contribution to
objects with a different charge attract method of prevention. A strong Canadian literature and the English
each other. An experiment shows that message is given about the need for language literature in general in the
lightning is an electrostatic honest communication in relationships. genre of satire and humor. No guide is
phenomenon resulting from static Additional segments include role included. 0194 English 45 min
electricity building up inside clouds. playing as it pertains to responsible
0585 English 20 min sexual decision making and examples
of a variety of non-sexual ways of
THE STEROID TRAP : TURNING
STATUETTE OF A GODDESS (C. showing love. 0104 English 29
WINNERS INTO LOSERS
3RD - 2ND CENTURY B.C min 104052 VH
107078 RE 37 min JA 1989
IS This program is divided into three parts
STD’S : STRAIGHT TALK (parts 1&2 - 22 min.; part 3 - 15 min.).
This statuette probably represents a 000894 VH
fertility idol. 0003 English Part One will focus on what makes
20 min JS 1996 steroids attractive to teenagers. Part
This newly revised program covers Two will provide straight facts about the
STATUETTE OF THE GODDESS both the emotional and physical results
BASTET physical and psychological effects of
of sexually transmitted diseases. The steroids. Part Three will present
106727 RE program follows two teenagers, one
IS interviews with professional athletes
male and one female, as they visit their who have suffered ill effects related to
The original is bronze and was made in local health clinic and undergo STD
Egypt between 663 and 332 B.C. steriod use. An interview with a winner
testing. It is stressed that although in the Handicap Olympics concentrates
Bastet was the goddess of Bubastis most sexually transmitted diseases are
and it was in her honor that the famous on the rewards of winning clean and
preventable, not all are curable. The overcoming incredible odds while still
Egyptian cat worship was conducted. only way to be safe is by practicing
She is represented as a woman with a being straight. 0599 English 37
abstinence. 0574 English 20 min min
cat’s head, wearing a tight embroidered
dress and a bead collar. English
191
STETHOSCOPES reflected not only in her modes of A STORY - A STORY
103727 MO artistic expression but also in her spirit; 105602 VH
PS what poet and editor Fred Cogswell 10 min I 1991
9 stethoscopes. 0759 English describes as a "filter of innocence" This African folktale is about Anansi,
joined to "the wisdom of despair." the Spider man, who climbed up to the
STEWARDS OF JUSTICE Closed Captioned for the Hearing sky to buy some stories from Nyame,
100940 VH Impaired. 0714 English 38 min the Sky God. By Gail E. Haley. 1037
60 min S English 10 min
THE LAWYERS SERIES - The video
explores the impact of Canada’s legal STINGING-CELLED ANIMALS: A STORY-A-STORY (CC)
system on the people of northern COELENTERATES E00660 VH
Canada. It attempts to show students 000416 VH 10 min P 1973
how justice is administered in the north 17 min S This animated version of an African folk
via the circuit court and how the This study describes the characteristics tale is retold by Gail Haley. Ananse, the
system attempts to deal with cultural of the phylum Coelenterata, shows the spider man, uses his cunning to earn
differences. Also discussed is the typical coelenterate body plan and the box which contains stories from the
important role of Judge Sissons in provides examples of the three classes Sky King, so he can retell them to
bringing law to the Inuit in an of coelenterates. The video shows how children on earth. Authentic African
understanding, compassionate way. coelenterates obtain and digest their instruments and narration capture the
0189 English 60 min food, how they reproduce and how they essence of the tale. 1037 English
move. 0585 English 17 min 10 min
STICKS AND STONES English/Language Arts
000329 VH
30 min IJS 1991 STONE AND THE MOUSE, THE THE STORY OF A COMMUNITY
Sticks and stones may break your (CC) 107529 VH
bones. And names can often hurt you. PLA013 VH 56 min PA 1990
That’s the story behind this Docudrama, 15 min P 1990 Takes the viewer on a journey through
a dramatised documentary for young This video from the 13 part series, one hundred and twenty-seven years of
people, which is a frank investigation Tales of the Wesakechak, tells the North Vancouver history from its
by children into the problem of bullying. story of The Stone and the Mouse. beginnings in 1863, emphasizing the
However, the victims of bullying are not Sometimes Wesakechak would importance of education in the
just the children who are picked upon - challenge other creatures to race with development of the community. 0755
bullies can be victims too. In Sticks and him. The story is about the time he English 56 min
Stones, two victims talk about their challenges a big, round stone to a race.
ordeals at the hand of bullies; a prison The stone teaches Wesakechak a STORY OF ISLAM : THE
inmate reveals how bullying started his lesson for his taunting of him. A mouse FLOWERING OF ISLAM
life of crime. As well as highlighting the helps Wasakechak after the race and 000083 VH
problems, this programme sets out to Wasakechak repays the mouse for his 22 min JS 1997
offer advice to young people on how to help. Closed Captioned for the Hearing 0104 English 22 min
cope with bullying. A warning to Impaired. 0405 English 15 min
children who suffer from the taunts of Primary Language Arts THE STORY OF LUCY
bullies, not to turn into bullies 000127 VH
themselves, comes from one 60 min IS 1994
adolescent who has seen both sides of STONEHENGE: A JOURNEY IN SEARCH OF HUMAN ORIGINS
the coin. 0937 English 30 min BACK IN TIME SERIES - In 1974, Johanson unearthed
002006 VH Lucy, at almost 3 million years of age,
STICKS & STONES 30 min IJS 2003 our oldest human ancestor. Lucy’s tiny
013081 VH HISTORY’S ANCIENT LEGACIES three-and-ahalf-foot-tall skeleton set
17 min PI 2001 SERIES - This is an incredible the world of paleoanthropology on its
Young children ages 5 to 12 describe monument dating from around 2,800 ear by showing that walking upright,
how they feel when they hear put- BC. Using the very latest in advanced not a larger brain, was the key factor
downs of themselves or their families in computer animation, this video lets the that separated us from the ape. In this
this video for kids, their educators and students step back in time to see the episode, Johanson recounts his
parents. Children learn from subtle origin of the stones and the monument discovery and the important information
clues what society thinks about gender in its original form. Leading authors it continues to generate. We join him
roles, same-sex parents and family explain the latest theories and known as he returns to the site in Ethiopia and
differences. The children in STICKS & facts about one of the great treasures makes an exciting new find that sheds
STONES vividly describe how it feels to of the ancient world. 0414 English light on the relationship between the
be teased when their families don’t 30 min sexes and the birth of the nuclear
follow traditional gender roles. They family. 0585 English 60 min
talk about why bullies indulge in name-
calling, and what they think should be STORIES FROM THE SEVENTH THE STORY OF NORIKO
done about it. This compelling video FIRE 107047 VH
uses interviews, animation and For descriptions see individual titles: 30 min IS 1989
documentary footage to spark AUTUMN:LEGENDS OF THE FIRST Faces of Japan, Series 1: In Japan, the
discussions about families, gender THANKSGIVING [001020] social and economic roles of women
stereotypes and name-calling. It AUTUMN: WESAKECHAK AND THE and men are strongly influenced by
encourages all children to feel empathy MEDICINE [002048] tradition. Although many young women
and respect for their playmates. 0714 SPRING : LEGEND OF THE GIANT in modern Japan enter the work force
English 17 min BEAVER [002047] before marrying and beginning a family,
the jobs available to them are
STILL WATERS: THE POETRY predominantly low-status secretarial
OF P.K. PAGE (CC) STORIES TO REMEMBER series positions. This program profiles Noriko,
105487 VH For descriptions see individual titles: a young Japanese woman determined
38 min I LA BELLE ET LA BETE [000104] to find a meaningful career while still
This remarkable film captures the dual MERLIN ET LES DRAGONS respecting traditional familial and social
quality of her vision -a duality which is [000152] obligations. 0749 English 30 min
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STORY OF THE WRIGHT street-toughened aspects of their animals, it changes, making it possible
BROTHERS:DYNAMICS OF existence. 0714 English 58 min for new colonists to gain a foothold and
FLIGHT create another, often much different,
002050 VH STREGA NONNA environment. and IRP032 0104
27 min IJS 2004 105552 VH English 14 min
This video investigates and explains the 9 min P
four forces involved in flight;(information From a book by T. De Paola. Animated SUEMI’S STORY: MY MODERN
about the Wright Brothers is story about a boy who unleashes a MAYAN HOME
peripheral). Explanations are clear and torrent of pasta from a pot which he 107567 VH
are supported by graphics. Excellent believes contains magical secrets. 22 min IJ 1991
experiments that could be done by 1037 French 9 min Viewers will recognize and appreciate
students demonstrate the dynamics of the similarities and differences between
flight. 0414 English 27 min STRESS: IT’S JUST WHAT YOU the viewer’s lifestyle and that of a young
THINK adolescent student of Mayan ancestry
STORYTELLER: MICHAEL 104019 VH who lives in the Yucatan peninsula of
ARVAARLUK KUSUGAK 19 min JS 1988 Mexico. 0964 English 22 min
105846 VH A guide for young viewers on how to
24 min PI 1995 recognize, manage and avoid stress.
0983 English 19 min THE SUFFERING OF SUDAN
Michael Arvaaluk Kusugak is an Inuit 200258 DV
author and storyteller whose books 12 min S 2006
incorporate traditional spirit creatures STRINGS
104811 VH This video provides graphic details and
into contemporary stories about life in personal accounts of the plight of the
Canada’s Arctic. His books also tell 10 min 1991
At first glance, the occupants of 2B and people in Darfur. The key groups
about how life was when many of the involved are clearly explained and the
traditional Inuit ways were still being 3B in an anonymous urban apartment
building seem made for each other. plight of refugees is described. Text
practised. 0910 English 24 min summaries are used to highlight key
Yet, when they meet in the slow-moving
elevator, not a word is exchanged. One concepts. The youthful narrator will
STRAUSS: THE KING OF day, fate - in the form of a leaking bath - engage student viewers. The
THREE-QUARTER TIME contrives to bring this pair together. But cinematography is excellent and each
000232 VH in the close quarters of her steamy point is well illustrated; some atrocities
51 min PIJSA 1996 bathroom, a promising waltz of furtive in Darfur are graphically documented.
The year is 1868,the city - Vienna, the glances and subtle gestures is, like the This video would provide necessary
music - exhilarating, yet all is not well dream of the Titanic’s maiden voyage, background for a discussion or lesson
with Johann Strauss,Jr.,the darling of abruptly suspended. Suitable for the on current global issues. Note:
waltzing Vienna. Haunted by the deaf or hearing impaired. Without Contains scenes with dead bodies.
constant pressure to outdo himself with dialogue. 0714 English 10 min 0414 English 12 min
each new composition, Strauss meets
Nicholas, a humble stable boy, who STRUGGLE FOR SURVIVAL SUMMER (CC)
fears his brutal stepfather. To their YRY017 VH 102296 VH
surprise, the composer and the boy 29 min S 29 min K 1994
find in one another a piece of life’s ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA READING RAINBOW SERIES - It
emotional puzzle, discovering the SERIES - An exploration of the follows the standard "Reading
healing bond of trust and embarking on corresponding events in Europe and Rainbow" series format: an introduction
a collaboration that will be music to the North America in 1812, and the effects to the story with live footage; the story;
world’s ears. 0574 English 51 min of Napoleon’s defeat on American concept development with further live
plans to take over Canada. Also, the footage; and related book reviews by
THE STREET circumstances that led to the downfall children. English Language Arts K-7
000641 VH of the Northwest Company, and the 0104 English 29 min
10:12 min IJS 1996 development of Western Canada.
This award-winning animation film 0471 English 29 min THE SUMMER ENCAMPMENT
spares no feelings and minces no First Nations (Socials) 107285 VH
words. A poignant interpretation of the 26 min IS 1981
short story by Montreal author Mordecai THE SUCCESS OF THE SEA MI’KMAQ SERIES - The little boy and
Richler, it makes what is sometimes an GULL his younger sister collect clams and
embarrassingly frank statement about 102913 VH eggs. Meanwhile, the men stand in the
how many families respond to their old 15 min PI 1992 estuary of a small river, spearing
and infirm members. The filmmaker FROM THE WORLD OF NATURE 2 salmon for the family. When they have
interprets reactions to a dying SERIES - The ability of the gull to eat enough, they head for home. While
grandmother, capturing family feelings almost anything and live almost they are on the way, the women and
and distilling them into harsh reality. anywhere has led to an overpopulation children are seen in camp, finishing
0714 English 10:12 min of this tough scavenger, while other their chores. The mother paints an
birds, not as adaptable, become image of her husband’s spirit helper,
THE STREET: A FILM WITH THE endangered species. Physical the bear, on their wigwam, as well as
HOMELESS characteristics, territorial defence, painting her young boy for fun. They
000612 VH courtship, and care for the young are then right their wooden kettle and heat
58 min JS 1997 examined. 0470 English 15 min water in it with hot rocks before boiling
Filmed in a cinema cerite style, THE the clams and eggs. When the men
STREET: A FILM WITH THE SUCCESSION return, the mother sets some of the fish
HOMELESS is unique: it humanizes 102924 VH to roast at the fire. Later, the family
the homeless, breaking down the 14 min IJ 1992 gathers around the fire in the wigwam
barrier between us and them, neither THE ECOLOGY SERIES - A to eat, work various crafts, and listen to
moralizing nor offering easy answers. fascinating look at succession in action the grandfather tell a story. At the
This is a gritty, compelling look at life on a barren beach, in an untilled field conclusion of the program, the father
on the streets that moves beyond the and in an abandoned urban area. leaves the wigwam to commune with
media stereotypes to show both the Viewers also discover that as a habitat his spirit helper and to check the camp
humanity of the homeless and the is colonized by different plants and before going to sleep. Please note that
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2 soundtracks are used in this SUNRISE OVER TIANANMEN SUZUKI SPEAKS
program. 0714 English 26 min SQUARE 001744 VH
000407 VH 44:54 min IJS 2004
SUMMER - - IMPRESSIONS 29 min JS 1998 David Suzuki speaks about humanity,
102288 VH This is a visual autobiography of an interconnectedness and our place in
9 min PJ artist who grew up in China during the the universe, in a documentary that
A glimpse into the summer activities of historic upheavals of the ’60s, ’70s and uses the latest in computer generated
a young Native boy. 0495 English ’80s. Through a rich collage of original imagery, motion graphics and
9 min artwork and family and archival innovative editing to blend Suzuki’s
photographs, Shui-Bo Wang offers a words with powerful visuals exploring
SUMMER: THE FOUR SEASONS personal perspective on the turbulent the beauty and complexity of our world.
SERIES Cultural Revolution and the years that 0202 English 44:54 min
102293 VH followed. For most Westerners,
16 min PI 1983 Tiananmen Square is synonymous with SWALLOWTAIL BUTTERFLY,
Hot sun, long lazy days, and sudden the bloody massacre the Chinese THE (CC)
thunderstorms - that’s summer. The government ordered in 1989 to quell PR0404 VH
video develops several themes with students’ pro-democracy 11 min P 1986
vivid examples. 0689 English 16 demonstrations. This animated From egg to adult, this program follows
min documentary artfully traces Shui-Bo’s the development of a swallowtail
roots and his own life journey. A Red butterfly. 0983 English 11 min
Guard during the Cultural Revolution, Primary
SUMO : AN AMERICAN he also served in the military as a
PORTRAIT propaganda artist and went on to
107051 VH become an artist and teacher during
SWAN, THE (CC)
14 min IJS 1989 PR0401 VH
the 1980s. 0714 English 29 min 11 min P 1986
FACES OF JAPAN SERIES - Sumo,
the national sport of Japan, dates back The program teaches students all
2000 years. Steeped in tradition, SUNSHINE AND ECLIPSE about one of nature’a most beautiful
pageantry, and ritual, the sport reflects (1927-1934) creations... the swan. The camera
the social and religious heritage of 000081 VH catches a flock of swans as they feed
Japan, as well as many of the nation’s and frolic in their winter habitat... a fresh
29 min JS 1960 water lake. 0983 English 11 min
most deeply-held values. Yet, despite
its ancient roots, sumo has undergone Confident, prosperous Canada,
expanding in all directions; then the Primary
a continuous evolution. In Japan today,
sumo is an extremely popular spectator stock market crash of 1929. But with it
all, an optimistic outlook: bargains by SWEET FRUIT, BITTER
sport for all age groups. 0749 HARVEST
English 14 min mail order; extremes in women’s
fashions; political see-sawing; hockey 104458 VH
broadcasts by a very youthful Foster 26 min IS 1993
THE SUN Hewitt; the word "quintuplets" in every Banana farming in the tropics, worker
001998 VH headline. A 1960 production. Black safety and the environmental impact of
23 min IJS 2003 and white. 0714 English 29 min chemical intensive farming are
The sun, an enormous sphere of gas, highlighted. Students explore the
is the centre of our solar system. For a economic and environmental effects of
star, it’s rather small, and about 5 billion SUPER SIZE ME : A FILM OF rainforest destruction and agricultural
years old. Its energy is generated EPIC PORTIONS pollution and developing countries such
through the nuclear fusion of hydrogen 002150 DV as Costa Rica. 0274 English 26
into helium in its core under enormous 100 min JS 2005 min
pressures and temperature. A In Super Size Me, filmmaker Morgan
spectrum analysis of sunlight reveals Spurlock unravels the American obesity THE SWORD AND THE
that the sun is 75% hydrogen but epidemic by interviewing experts CHRYSANTHEMUM
contains many other elements. 0414 nationwide and by subjecting himself to 107067 VH
English 23 min a "McDonald’s only" diet for thirty days 60 min I
straight. Many extra DVD features Of equal importance in today’s
THE SUN: EARTH’S STAR included. 0390 English 100 min Japanese culture are an aggressive
102202 VH corporate philosophy and the tranquil
spiritual life of the artist-poet. Insightful
20 min IS 1980 investigation traces these conflicting,
Our star, the sun, is an average star in SURVIVING IN AFRICA
000128 VH yet equally strong, cultural behaviours
the universe, but it is a steady source to Japan’s paradoxical history: ruthless
of light, heat, energy and life itself on 60 min IS 1994 Samurai and Ninja warriors, the ancient
earth. Only a tiny fraction of the sun’s IN SEARCH OF HUMAN ORIGINS tea ceremony, and a fascination with
energy is intercepted by earth. 0689 SERIES - In a unique way, Johanson meticulous garden design. 0574
English 20 min sets out to disprove the long cherished English 60 min
view that early man’s larger brain and
THE SUN, THE WIND AND THE reliance on technology are the by-
products of the ability to hunt. He SYBIL ANDREWS AND THE ART
RAIN OF LINOCUT
102704 VH embarks on a journey across the
Serengeti savanna of East Africa in 104947 VH
6 min PI 1992 23 min JS 1993
This is the story of two mountains. The search of food. He finds it - not by
hunting, but by scavenging off the Documents the artistic career of Sybil
Earth made one, Elizabeth in her Andrews from her first paint box as a
yellow sun hat made the other. The leftovers of lions and leopards. In the
process he proves it takes cunning and child, to her contemporary lino prints.
creation and evolution of mountains is Explores her formative years, her life in
described by comparing the centuries- intelligence to steal a meal from these
skilled predators, without becoming a Campbell River, and works. Her work is
long geological process to Elizabeth’s surveyed extensively and commentary
small-scale activities on the beach. meal himself. 0585 English 60
min provides appropriate support/
0907 English 6 min explanation. 0104 English 23 min
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LE SYNDROME P TAKING CHANCES: TEENS AND books to illustrate his points: THE MAN
001814 VH RISK WHO HAD NO DREAM by Adelaide
17:30 min IJ 2001 100621 VH Holl; THE SILVER PONY by Lynd Ward
SERIE BIEN DANS SA PEAU - Le 27 min IJ 1994 and Jane, Wishing by Tobias, and HUG
Syndrome P vise a montrer aux Helps students look at risk critically and ME by Pattie Stren. 0601 English
adolescents qu’ils sont responsables understand its sources. Positive and 42 min
de ce qu’ils doivent faire des choix en negative aspects of risks are highlights,
matiere d’alimentation. C’est une and the influence of peer pressure is THE TALE OF THE FROG
parodie des films policiers, des demonstrated. Teaches a risk-taking PRINCE
emissions d’information scientifique et strategy using a mental walk through of 101532 VH
de combien d’autres genres encore. "What can happen if...". Discussion 60 min IS 1982
Sympathetique et convaincant, captions are provided after each This romantic comedy teaches the
instructif et meme inspirant, ce film scenario. . 0104 English 27 min valuable lesson of keeping a promise.
s’addresse a tout ado qui a in jour Teri Garr and Robin Williams bring this
connu les affres du bouton d’acne. TAKING CHARGE production to life. 0204 English
0714 French 17:30 min 000229 VH 60 min
25 min JS 1997
0714 English 25 min TALESPINNERS COLLECTION:
SYSTEMS OF THE BODY: 8 ANIMATED TALES
SENSORY/DENTAL TAKING THE WEST (1873 TO 105338 VH
103735 KT 50 min I
IJ 1987 1896): EPISODE 10A
00987 VH The 8 tales are approx. 6 minutes each
Contents: Study prints (11" x 17"), and the titles are: Christopher changes
60 min IJS 2001
laminated, printed on both sides. CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY his name; Lights for Gita; From far
Blackline masters to accompany away; The Chinese violin; Christopher,
student lessons and reviews, teacher’s SERIES - The 1870s and 1880s are a
time of trial for the young Dominion of please clean up your room!; Roses
guide, student labcards with teacher’s Canada.A cornerstone of Sir John A. sing on new snow; Magic of Anansi;
guide cards and 30 marker pens. Friends of Kwan Ming. Many of these
0759 English Macdonald’s National Policy and a key
to the economic progress of the newly short animated films are original with
formed nation was the settlement of the cross-cultural themes, while others are
SYSTEMS WORKING West. The government introduced retellings of popular tales from around
TOGETHER initiatives to increase the number of the world. 0714 English 50 min
103891 VH settlers to farmland in the West, and by
15 min JS 1980 the 1880s Winnipeg had become the FROM FAR AWAY
THE HUMAN BODY SERIES - The Western gateway as settlers arrived and 013159 VH
body’s systems interrelate and bought supplies before heading out. 6:39 min P 2002
interdependently keeps alive and well This influx of settlers began to threaten This touching story tells of Saoussan, a
an incredibly complex living organism. a balance that existed between the young girl struggling to adjust to a new
0299 English 15 min French-speaking and English-speaking world after being uprooted from her
communities in Manitoba, and led to wartorn homeland. She has come to
renewed tensions between the French seek a quieter and safer life in Canada
T.S. ELIOT (1888-1965) and English. 0189 English 60 min although memories of war and death
105482 VH linger. It speaks to the power within us
55 min TKPIJSCATS 1992 TAKING THE WEST (1873 TO all to adapt like Saoussan and to
Dr. Barry Spurr teaches senior high 1896): EPISODE 10B welcome a newcomer. 0714
school poetry in Sydney, Australia. 001799 VH English 6:39 min
Emphasis on imagery and the use of 60 min IJS 2001
language and his idea of Christianity as CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY TALK TO ME
redemtpion from the tragedy of the SERIES - Tensions were mounting in 100952 VH
wasteland. 0267 English 55 min the days before the North-West 45 min JS 1995
Resistance.Parliament heard of the Ten high school students from diverse
Metis victory at Duck Lake and feared racial, gendered and socio-economic
TAIWAN : CHANGING OF THE backgrounds discuss sensitive issues
GUARD a full-scale "Indian" uprising that would
include the fierce warriors of the of race, gender and class in a personal
107034 VH narrative format. As a learning resource
28 min JS 1993 Blackfoot, under Chief Crowfoot. After
the defeat of the 1885 rebellion, Louis the program is designed to open
This video focuses on three factors: Riel found himself a prisoner of the discussion and get students to critically
economic development, democracy federal government facing charges of think and talk about stereotypes,
and dictatorship, as well as on the high treason and a possible death discrimination and difference. Included
changing role of the U.S. in this region. sentence. The fateful decision of Prime in the video are sections on Racism,
In Economics and World Geography Minister Macdonald and his Cabinet to Racism and Immigration, Racism and
classes, the content will stimulate hang Riel would have enormous First Nations, Gender Stereotypes,
discussion of the issues underlying consequences for relations between Gender Inequality, Homophobia, and
economic development and English-and French-Canadians for Class/Privilege. SHAKING THE TREE
international trade in Asia. 0274 many years to come. 0189 English (361 VR 001) is a companion video.
English 28 min 60 min 0927 English 45 min
TAJ MAHAL A TALE OF FOUR WISHES A TALK WITH AVI (UPDATE)

104752 VH (COMPLETE VERSION) 013358 DV
29 min JS 1981 105674 VH 22 min I 2005
Establishes the reason for the Taj 42 min KPI GOOD CONVERSATION SERIES -
Mahal’s existence, then traces the Jane, trapped in family conflicts and The author of the 2003 Newbery award
historical and romantic threads that led without allies except for Grandma, finds winning book, Crispin, The Cross of
to this architectural masterpiece. escape in wishing. In a dream, she Lead, talks about what it takes to be a
0983 English 29 min encounters Skeeter who offers advice good writer. From his home in Denver,
and comments on wishing. From a Colorado, Avi also talk about the
remarkable bag he produces four inspirations behind some of his books
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including , Poppy, and of course, TASTE AND SMELL the Hands. This series is designed to
Crispin, the Cross of Lead. 0373 000159 VH help preservice and in-service teachers
English 22 min 25 min J 1994 gain experience and confidence in
I LOVE SCHOOL SERIES - teaching the five curriculum areas
TALKING TABLES: Investigates the body organs involved integral to a complete program:
KINDERGARTEN LANGUAGE/ in the process of taste and smell. movement concepts and motor skills,
LITERACY INTERVENTI Shows the link between the outside and games, gymnastics, dance and fitness.
002003 VH the inside workings of the body using IRP K-7. 0007 English 31 min
11 min T 2005 miniature cameras and endoscopy as
EARLY LEARNING SERIES - Talking well as infrared photography. 0104 TECHNOLOGY &
Tables are organized from 3 to 5 times English 25 min ARCHITECTURE IN ANCIENT
a week for 15 to 20 minute sessions. CIVILIZATIONS
The teacher leads the group of 5 or 6 THE TASTE OF JAPAN (A For descriptions see individual titles:
students through a sequence of highly TRADITION OF HOSPITALITY) EGYPTIAN MONUMENTAL
focused activities drawn from these 107055 VH STRUCTURES [001038]
areas: warm-up chant, listening activity, 30 min IS 1990
phonological awareness, oral fluency, Here is a video which introduces many TEEN DRIVER
vocab development/language patterns. culinary cultural traditions of Japan’s 104376 VH
Based on a language intervention various styles, regions and people. 24 min 1995
program developed in Prince Rupert. Offered is the Japanese view of nature MARKETPLACE SERIES - The leading
0634 English 11 min and the spiritual contact between cause of death among teens is drunk
human beings and food. This driving. Noting that the traditional
TALKING TRANSLATION: S. presentation provides an excellent punishment of a prison sentence does
FISCHMAN, ROCH CARRIER IE insight into the Japanese way of life. not seem to deter teens, Marketplace
106060 VH 0262 English 30 min looks at an alternative. Windsor,
16 min JS 1993 Ontario teenager Kevin Helinski was
Literary translation opens doorways to A TASTE OF KING LEAR responsible for the deaths of two
the literature of the world. This video 001732 VH friends when he was driving drunk but
focuses on award-winning literary 57 min S 2004 he did not go to jail. The parents of the
translator Sheila Fischman and This is a shortened version of dead teens convinced the judge that
Quebec writer Roch Carrier as they Shakespeare’s King Lear as superbly there was a more effective way of
discuss their respective roles and their presented by the Shaw Festival dealing with the mistake he had made
particular methods of working. 0714 Players. The plot and understanding of and that was in community service that
English 16 min the themes is advanced by using one would promote awareness of the tragic
of the characters as a narrator. 0414 consequences of drinking and driving.
English 57 min We hear why the prosecution believed
TALKING WOMEN
For descriptions see individual titles: Kevin should go to jail and we learn of
DEMOCRACY A LA MAUDE
TEACHING BEGINNING DANCE the effect Kevin’s appearances had on
[000005]
IMPROVISATION: Part 1 the students who saw his
000285 VH heartbreaking presentation. 0189
48 min JS 1989 English 24 min
THE TAMING OF THE SHREW This videotape and workbook are
105913 VH produced by Joan Woodbury and
122 min JA 1967 Shirley Ririe. They can be used as
TEEN ISSUES: DATE RAPE
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton 101103 VH
catalysts,inspiration, or as supplements 27 min JS 1988
sparkle and amuse as Katherine and for teaching the beginning skills of
Petruchio in Shakespeare’s comic look dance improvisation. The tape can The program emphasizes that rape is
at male chauvinism and women’s lib in also be shown to students for freed sex, and a major crime whether
the 16th century. 0850 English clarification of problems and will give committed by a steady boyfriend or a
122 min them ideas of the skills toward which complete stranger. Learn some basic
they are working. English 48 min guidelines to minimize the chance of
T’ANG HORSES date rape. 0599 English 27 min
107022 RE TEACHING BEGINNING DANCE
IS IMPROVISATION: PART 2 TEEN SEX: REALITY STRIKES
These polychrome pottery horses were 000286 VH BACK
made during the golden age of Chinese 53 min JS 1989 001046 VH
art - the Tang Dynasty (618 - 906 A.D.) Discusses the elements of dance which 34 min JS 2002
Horses and camels were favorite are time,space,shape and motion. In this dynamic video a variety of myths
animal subjects deposited in the tombs Dance improvisation encourages those regarding teen sex and sexually
of nobles and officials. 0002 English moments when the whole human being transmitted infections are examined.
comes together in an instant of Timely uses, such as ’sex and
TARGETED:HOW TOBACCO & oneness.The physical being, the cyberspace’and meeting internet
ALCOHOL CO. TRY TO HOOK emotional being, and the psychical contacts are explored. Encourages
YOU being, are all fused in the instant of teens to make health enhancing
002022 VH transendence. English 53 min decisions regarding lifestyle options.
25 min JS 2003 0414 English 34 min
This video reveals the ways the TEACHING CHILDREN
advertising industry attracts new GYMNASTICS VIDEO TEENS AND AIDS: REAL
smokers and drinkers. Research- 000723 VH PEOPLE, REAL STORIES (CC)
based information and experts who 31 min PI 1994 104255 VH
deconstruct alcohol and tobacco This video shows three condensed 20 min IS 1993
advertisements that target youth lessons that provide real-world Introduces HIV: what it is, how it can be
contribute to this program to ensure examples of effectively teaching transmitted, means of avoidance, and
students will be able to recognize gymnastics to children. The lessons presents several HIV-positive persons
advertising "tricks". 0414 English are geared toward intermediate levels who provide information. Skills to resist
25 min and cover these topics: Partner HIV exposure are demonstrated. An
Balances, Shoulder Stands, Weight on accompanying one page guide contains
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suggestions for discussion and LE TEMOIN (CC) LA TERRE
activities. 0104 English 20 min 106098 VH 102223 VH
26 min 1992 11 min IJ 1985
(Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet L’Univers tel que nous l’apercevons de
TEENS AND ALCOHOL : THE èpisode, le jeune livreur Serge est notre perchoir, sur le bras d’Orion de la
HIDDEN PROBLEM terrorisè par un motard que Julie rèussit Voie lactèe. Le centre tourbillonnant de
104033 VH à identifier. Dans le but de retrouver sa notre Galaxie luit à des milliers
35 min KPIJSCATIJ 1989 soeur Julie, sèquestrèe dans le repaire d’annèes-lumière de nous. La Terre est
Designed to illustrate the connection du malfaiteur, Tom recrute des jeunes une planète calcinèe. 0772 French
between alcohol use and the livreurs. Français Langue Première K-7 11 min
destructive behaviour directly related to 0104 French 26 min
its abuse. 0920 English 35 min TERRE - TERRITOIRE ET
THE TEMPEST RESSOURCES
105902 VH 013042 VH
TELL ME A STORY: PART 1 30 min KPIJSCAT 1985 25:03 min IJS 2001
105847 VH Prepared under the direction of the SERIE TRANSIT D’UN OCEAN A
29 min PI 1994 Teachers’ Committee of the Stratford L’AUTRE - Terre present les six regions
This series promotes Canadian writers Shakespearean Festival, this total distinctes dont se compose le Canada.
of children’s literature. It is designed for package emphasizes the action and Des montagnes, plaines et forets aux
elementary school students and excitement of the play while reinforcing vastes cotes et aux banquises du Nord,
encourages story telling and the the literary, thematic, and philosophical le territoire et les ressources du pays
sharing and comparing of family aspects. 0196 English 30 min sont riches et feconds. Bien que le
situations. Includes: 1. THE MARE’S Canada soit le deuxieme plus vaste
EGG: An original Canadian folk story THE TEMPEST pays au monde, la majorite de sa
about a naive and gullible settler’s 105914 VH population occupe moins d’un pour
adventures in the wilderness; 2. 126 min 1983 cent du territoire. Une partie assez
DINNER AT AUNT ROSE’S: Lucy and Shakespeare’s play on 2 cassettes . importante de ce territoire est presque
her mother go to visit Aunt Rose, Uncle An American production with American inhabitable, sauf pour les plus endurcis
George and cousin Jeremy "who is a accents set against an artist’s aux grands froids. 0714 French
TURKEY!" The visit is described from recreation of England’s Globe Theatre 25:03 min
the point of view of six-year-old Lucy stage. 0225 English 126 min
and humourously reflects her
TERRIFIC TRIP SERIES
perception of family relationships; 3. THE TEMPEST
THE GENERAL: Based on true events, ZOO / POST OFFICE [103261]
105917 VH
this story set in southern Ontario tells 76 min S 1990
of the friendship between a little girl TERRIFIC TRIPS SERIES
Starring Richard Burton in an ethereal For descriptions see individual titles:
and a slightly eccentric self-appointed production of this gentle comedy.
crossing guard. 0714 English 29 FARM / AMUSEMENT PARK
0380 English 76 min [104419]
min
FIREHOUSE / MAGIC SHOW
THE TENDER TALE OF [104175]
TELL ME A STORY PART II CINDERELLA PENGUIN HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL /
105706 VH 000597 VH AQUARIUM [104365]
27 min PI 9:57 min P 1981
The Tell Me a Story series opens up Even children in the primary grades TERRY FOX STORY
can relish the zany qualities of this new 106675 VH
the rich world of Canadian children’s
literature in a most entertaining way. version of the tried-and-true folk tale. 97 min IS 1990
These lavishly illustrated video The story remains the same but the The story of the young man with one
cast is a flock of penguins, including a artificial leg who ran a marathon across
productions are designed to be used in
a variety of classroom situations. They lovelorn prince searching desperately Canada to raise money for cancer
give students a good foundation for the for the damsel who will fit the glass research. 0983 English 97 min
flipper she left behind. 0714 English
appreciation of art and stimulate their
imagination in a creative manner while 9:57 min FROM NO TO YES
teaching storytelling skills. 0599 002148 DV
English 27 min
THE TENTH GOOD THING 27 min STA 1988
ABOUT BARNEY (CC) The DVD, From "No" to "Yes" (The
PLL022 VH Constructive Route to Agreement), is
TELLING THEIR TALES : 13 min P 1987 about the art of persuasion. The
CHARACTER IN SHORT When Barney the family cat dies, the setting is a middle managagement
FICTION young boy who loved him is broken- meeting where department heads all
000198 VH hearted. To help console her son, the have different priorities and cannot
boy’s mother plans a backyard funeral agree. It shows how it is possible, with
30 min S 1992 and suggests he think of ten good
LITERARY VISIONS series - Provides certain skills, to reach agreement in a
things about Barney. The boy can only much more constructive and creative
viewers with insights into character think of nine, until his father explains
development and point of view through atmosphere. 0506 English 27 min
that in the ground everythings changes,
a discussion of Tillie Olsen’s "I Stand including Barney. Learning that his cat
Here Ironing". Olsen speaks of her will now help the plants grow, the
ISRAEL & PALESTINE:ROOTS
motivation as a writer to redress "the youngster decides that’s ’a pretty nice
OF CONFLICT, FIGHT FOR
voices that have been silent". Social job for a cat’ and the tenth good thing
CONFLICT
issues such as single parenting are 002015 VH
about Barney. The supportive and
addressed. Engaging dramatizations thoughtful input from both parents in 104 min S 2003
of exerpts from short stories include this video provides positive role This two-video set deals with the origin
Faulkner’s "Barn Burning" and Shirley modelling. Based on Judith Viorst’s of the conflict between Jews and
Jackson’s "The Lottery". 0104 book. 0264 English 13 min Palestinians and traces the events from
English 30 min 1947 to 2002 in some detail. The
Primary Learning for Living reasons for the conflict are clearly
presented, and the attempts toward
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peace and the role of terrorism are dealt TOMIE dePAOLA : LIVE IN Gretsinger talks with them in the studio
with up to 2002. A well-constructed CONCERT about their teaching and why it is
teacher’s guide offers lesson plans. 000678 VH successful. 0759 English 30 min
0414 English 104 min 65 min PI 1999
"Tomie Live in Concert" is an THE C-MINUS TEACHER
entertaining video program for all ages 000755 VH
RAVEN TALES: THE by Tomie dePaola, a prolific artist,
GATHERING 30 min TEACHER 1999
illustrator and writer, is best known for THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode
001030 DV his childre’s books, which have sold
25 min PIJS 2008 4 - Everyone has experienced
over 5 million copies worldwide. This uninspired teachers in the classroom -
RAVEN TALES SERIES - The concert was videotaped in front of 500 they can turn a student against a
Gathering is the twelfth episode in children and adults at a college in New subject as surely as an inspired
Raven Tales and the first people return Hampshire. Tomie interacts with the teacher can get them excited. This
to their village to find it devastated by audience, talks about childhood episode tackles the sensitive issue of
the great flood. At first they are experiences, reads his books Tom and what can be done when a teacher is
overwhelmed by the work that needs to Strega Nona, gives an art lesson and not working well in a school. We look at
be done to rebuild their homes and shows how he draws his most popular the factors, many of them systemic,
food stores, but Frog suggests they character "Strega Nona." NBS that lead to less than excellent teaching
look to their friends for help. Sure English 65 min in our schools and the changes that
enough, the Kulos, Sea Wolf and can help us address these factors and
Dzunakawa join the animals to help RAVEN TALES: THE ROUGH raise the bar on teaching. Guests:
rebuild the village before winter comes. FACE GIRL Clifford Smith, former superintendent of
1047 English 25 min 001031 DV the Sunshine Coast School District,
25 min PIJS 2008 and Helen Raham, executive director of
PAN-TROGLODYTES: AN IN- RAVEN TALES SERIES - In this the Society for the Advancement of
DEPTH ANALYSIS; THE GREAT thirteenth episode,the boys are making Excellence in Education. 0769
CANADIANS fun of Dza because she is a girl. When English 30 min
001681 VH she shows them that she can compete,
60 min PIJS 1997 even beating her brother Winadzi at PEER-ING IN
The two programs in this video are part wrestling, they call her names. Walking 000756 VH
of the Kratts’ Creatures series, which alone by herself in the forest, she 30 min TEACHER 1999
use an innovative mix of wildlife comes upon the mysterious Frog, who THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode
documentary, creative animation and tells her the story of Rough Face, a 5 - In the classroom, teachers work in
humorous dialogue to excite and young girl who showed the people of isolation from their colleagues - making
educate kids. Pan-Troglodytes, the her village that true beauty lies within. peer feedback and encouragement
scientific name for chimps, is the 1047 English 25 min rare. Building on some of the issues
primate most closely related to humans. presented in Episode 4, we look at
Chris and Martin become teachers to a CORPORATIONS IN THE STAFF peer development with the goal of
trio of young orphan chimps in Africa ROOM incorporating the best practices into
who are being prepared fro a return to 000753 VH teaching methods. Guests are
the wild. These orphans left their wild 30 min TEACHER 1999 Maureen McDermid who facilitates the
families and wild lifestyles when they THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode Mentoring Program for Beginning
were babies, and don’t know much 3 - To what extent are businesses Teachers in Richmond School District
about being wild chimpanzees. The taking part in the K-12 curriculum? and Christina Schut who helped to
Great Canadians - Chris and Martin set What kinds of partnerships are proving develop and now facilitates the
out on an expedition to look for successful? What pitfalls do teachers Program for Quality Teaching with the
creatures that live in the Great and school administrators need to be BCTF. 0769 English 30 min
Canadian North. Needing shelter, they aware of when entering into business
watch a beaver building a dam and try partnerships? We look at some of the RICH SCHOOL/POOR SCHOOL
to build their own beaver lodge. And corporations that have gotten through 000758 VH
just as the Mounties "always get their the door and how they are affecting 30 min TEACHER 1999
man," so Chris and Martin always get schools - are they providing much- THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode
their creatures, finding moose, caribou, needed resources or are they simply 7 - This episode looks at the inequities
bears, beavers and a whole lot more. trying to gain a foothold in a coveted between schools and how the
0788 English 60 min market, or both? Guests Michael education system can help those in
Maser and Kerry Mahlman talk about need. We visit some programs that are
their experiences on opposite sides of making a difference in BC schools, and
LEONARDO: A DREAM OF the issue. 0769 English 30 min we hear from Noel Herron, an expert
FLIGHT "on the ground", who is a former inner
000724 VH
48:12 min IJ 1999
TEACHING EXCELLENT city school principal passisonate about
TEACHING meeting kids’ needs. We also talk to
In the year 1504, eleven-year-old 000754 VH Clyde Hertzman, a director of the
Roberto befriends an unusual artist in 30 min TEACHER 1999 Centre for Health Services and Public
Milan. It turns out to be the great THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - The Staff Policy Research, about how to level the
genius of the Italian Renaissance, Room visits three excellent teachers in playing field for children in poverty.
Leonardo da Vinci. Already a highly their classrooms. Dan Miscisco has 0769 English 30 min
regarded artist, Leonardo’s keen mind written several books on teaching and
and insatiable curiosity lead him to has developed and runs a camp on TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOLS
ponder nature’s secrets. Roberto motivational learning for youth. Pamela 000759 VH
encourages Leonardo to pursue his Hagen shows students that there is 30 min TEACHER 1999
passion and study winged creatures. math in everything and presents "Math THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode
Their dreams lead to the conquest of Unplugged", a one-day conference for 8 - We are seeing the focus of school
the skies. Inspired by the Maestro, her entire primary school. Tony Araujo budgets shifting to the acquisition of
Roberto allows his imagination to has taken a single school choir of technology. Is this appropriate? How
soar,"if birds can fly, I must try..." 0687 reluctant students and turned it into five can schools develop a functional
English 48:12 min award-winning choirs. After we see technology plan? Author Heather-jane
these teachers in action, host Kathryn Robertson (No More Teachers, No
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More Books), laments "technohype" ways we can support teachers and THERE’S AN ALLIGATOR
and asks if classrooms really need to maintain the public system. 0769 UNDER MY BED
be wired to give our children an English 30 min 105694 VH
excellent education. Dr. Milton 5 min P 1993
McLaren, Professor Emeritus of PULLEYS The resourceful young hero of Mayer’s
Education at Simon Fraser University, 013129 VH classic bedtime tale, There’s a
believes that technology is vital to the 13 min I 2003 Nightmare in My Closet, finds new
future of BC’s education system and THE WAY THINGS WORK SERIES - In danger lurking under his bed. But the
explains how we can best use Pulleys, inhabitants of Mammoth Island boy, a little wiser now, has a plan that is
technology to help students learn more try to find the best method to lift their sure to get the reptilian renegade out of
effectively. 0769 English 30 min mammoths. A young islander, Olive, the bedroom! 0240 English 5 min
decides to use a simple machine called
ALTERNATIVE SCHOOLS a pulley to get the job done. A pulley is THESEUS AND THE
000760 VH a wheel that carries a rope, chain or LABYRINTH
30 min TEACHER 1999 cable on its rim and can be used to lift a 100212 VH
THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode heavy load. And when multiple pulleys 20 min PIJ
9 - Waiting lists for alternative schools work together, they lessen the effort it Animated Greek myth. 0983
continue to grow, and some see this as takes to do work. So using a ten-pulley English 20 min
an indication that the public education system would require one tenth of the
system is not meeting student needs. effort of a single pulley to lift a THINK SET SAFETY
Should the public school system mammoth! 0574 English 13 min 200333 DV
provide more alternative schools or 21 min S 2008
does "school choice" really mean WHEELS & AXLES This is a resource for all grade 11 and/or
segregation and elitism? Would a 013128 VH 12 students enrolled in Drama/Theatre,
market-driven system threaten values 13 min I 2003 Theatre Tech, Film Production or
such as inclusion and multiculturalism? THE WAY THINGS WORK SERIES - In Dance programs to develop and be able
Kathryn Gretsinger fields points on Wheels & Axles, the inhabitants of to demonstrate an understanding of the
both sides of the issue in a spirited Mammoth Island decide to use the principles of workplace safety within
discussion with guests Dr. Charles concept of a wheel and axle to create a the arts.There is a DVD containing two
Ungerleider, Deputy Minister of feather machine that will help them dry short films and also a CD containing
Education and Heather Maahs, their mammoths. The wheel and axle is student handouts, suggested activities
coordinator of The Parent Network. a simple machine that makes work and discussion points, SHAPE
0769 English 30 min easier by changing the effort force infosheets. 0414 English 21 min
needed to move an object. Aside from
PARENT INVOLVEMENT their feather wheel,the Islanders THE THIRD HEAVEN
000761 VH discover that the wheel and axle is at 000874 VH
30 min TEACHER 1999 work all around them-from waterwheels 48:52 min JS 1998
THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode and windmills to turbines and The massive immigration of Hong Kong
10 - Studies have shown that when doorknobs. 0574 English 13 min Chinese has reshaped the face of
parents are involved in schools, both vancouver. This video provides a
the students and the school perform THE NORTHERN NATIVE glimpse inside this influential, but little-
better, but many parents complain of GAMES known community through a moving
feeling marginalized or unwelcome. In 000401 VH portrait of the Lam family, who arrived
this episode, we examine how school 25 min IJ 1995 on the West Coast in 1991. Closed
can break out of the "clcosed system" THE YUKON : OUR LAND, OUR captioned. 0714 English 48:52
mode to involve parents in meaningful PEOPLE SERIES - This video covers min
ways. We take a look at a school where the Northern Native Games held in a
they take parent involvement seriously Canadian arctic community. THIS IS DANIEL COOK :
and talk to a superintendent about what Competition in the cultural and physical ANIMALS
the district is doing to make parents a activities involves the whole community 002143 DV
fundamental part of the education from the children and inexperienced to 30 min KP 2004
equation. Guests are Richmond the experts. It is fast paced, informative This series features six-year-old Daniel
School District Superintendent Chris and engaging. Comments: Unit and Cook. Inquisitive and intelligent, Daniel
Kelly and Vancouver School Board further research on the Inuit People. explores the world around him through
Trustee Adrienne Montani. 0769 Clothing - possible design and fashion his own candid questions. There is a
English 30 min show. Dance demonstrations. Great companion interactive website to
examples of Inuit and Northern First enhance and further the Daniel Cook
EDUCATION FORUM Nations in traditional sport and experience:www.thisisdanielcook.com
000762 VH recreational activities. Caution: one This Episode 6 - Animals contains:
30 min TEACHER 1999 competition involves the skinning of a This is Daniel Cook milking a cow,
THE STAFF ROOM SERIES - Episode seal and a muskrat. Some students learning about raptors, feeling giraffes,
11 - As the educational needs of BC may find the graphic nature of these training puppies, at the farm. 0604
communities cahnge and grow, so do scenes hard to watch. 0104 English English 30 min
the pressures on the public school 25 min
system. In this episode teachers THIS IS MY COUNTRY
explain their expanding roles: Along THERE’S A NIGHTMARE IN MY For descriptions see individual titles:
with new technology demands, many CLOSET IN PERU WITH VIVIANA [013356]
are now facing increasing ESL needs 105695 VH
as well as health and safety issues. 4 min P 1993 THIS OLD PYRAMID
They are struggling to find the personal There used to be a nightmare in my 104744 VH
and physical resources to teach well, closet. Before going to sleep, I always 90 min IS 1993
year after year. There’s no question the closed the closet door, I was even Reveals the ancient secret of how the
majority of British Columbians want to afraid to turn around and look. When I pyramids were built by actually building
keep the public school system. David was safe in bed, I’d peek...sometimes. one. A noted Egyptologist and a
Chudnovsky (president,BCTF), Clifford One night I decided to get rid of my professional stonemason join forces in
Smith(former superintendent), and nightmare once and for all. 0240 the shadow of the great pyramid of
Wendy Johnson (principal) debate the English 4 min Giza to put clever and sometimes
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bizarre pyramid construction theories English/Language Arts THUMBELINA
to the test. 0380 English 90 min 101538 VH
60 min IS 1983
THIS RIEL BUSINESS A THREE HAT DAY (CC) Carrie Fisher is the diminutive heroine
107522 VH PR0442 VH of THUMBELINA, a girl so tiny she
27 min IS 1991 30 min P 1985 slept in a match box, so kind even field
This video is a record of a performance READING RAINBOW SERIES - The mice loved her, so beautiful she
of Tales of a Prairie Drifter a play about feature book is a heartwarming story married a prince. This tale teaches that
the 1885 Northwest Rebellion enacted on how dreams can come true at the everyone, no matter how unique, can
before an audience of Metis and change of a hat. The host/ find someone to love. 0204 English
Indians. Good for sparking discussion commentator, LeVar Burton, then 60 min
about the cause of the revolt. 0714 illustrates that he can go anywhere just
English 27 min by changing his hat. By placing a jockey TIANANMEN SQUARE
hat on his head, he visits a racetrack, 107033 VH
THIS WAS THE BEGINNING : and with a change of hat, he then looks 71 min JS 1991
PART 1 : THE INVERTEBRATES in on the New York Islander hockey This 12 part video captures the hopes,
000858 VH team. 0264 English 30 min youthful confidence, the final downfall,
13:33 min S 1980 Primary and the aftermath of China’s student
Biology film dealing with the beginning rebellion. Interviews with Chinese
of life, and the evolution of students and government officials
invertebrates, from single-cell algae to THREE LITTLE TRAMPS highlight their conflicting political views
more complex forms of the species. and are applicable in Political Science
0714 English 13:33 min 101428 VH
and Sociology classes. Also, the
25 min K drama and powerful emotions
THOMAS EDISON : LE An enchanting animated tale about preserved by CNN’s cameras and
MAGICIEN DE LA LUMIERE three abandoned dogs who set off in correspondents are excellent tools for
001817 VH search of a new home. The three Language Arts and Speech classes.
52 min IJS 2002 friends venture out on their own with 0274 English 71 min
SERIE LES GRANDS INVENTEURS - the hope of being reunited on
En 1893, l’inventeur Thomas Edison Christmas Eve. Their wish comes true
and at the same time they discover the TICK TOCK: ALL ABOUT THE
est en train d’apporter les derniers CLOCK
perfectionnements a son " kinetoscope" real meaning of friendship. 0503
quand un jeune delinquant pentre dans 16 min P 1992
le laboratoire. C’est le debut d’une Discusses how to tell time on various
relation mutuellement fructeuse. 0252 types of clocks. Concepts covered
French 52 min THROUGH A BLUE LENS
000728 VH include the functions of the hour,
minute, and second hands; how to tell
THREADS OF HOPE 52:08 min JS 1999
time on a digital clock; how the earth
106635 VH Seven policemen, began video- and sun influence time; and how time
50 min JS documenting the lives of people on was told before the invention of clocks.
The story of a group of Chilean women their beat in downtown Vancouver to This video also explains what hours,
who banded together in silent protest create a powerful educational tool to minutes, and seconds mean. 0104
and dared to defy a dictatorship. help prevent drug use among young English 16 min
Armed with scraps of cloth, sewing people. This unique group of officers,
needles and the overwhelming desire who formed a non-profit group dubbed
to find their loved ones, they set to the Odd Squad, resulted in an unusual TIDE POOLS
work telling their stories by creating relationship between the police and 102892 VH
colourful hand made tapestries that addicts in Vancouver’s Downtown 24 min IJ 1991
chronicle the horror and injustice of Eastside. Through a Blue Lens tells THE NATURE CONNECTION SERIES
Chile’s reign of terror. The ultimate this moving and compassionate story. - David Suzuki and his daughters invite
story of women helping women. 0562 The result is a gritty documentary that a group of children to visit their cottage
English 50 min gives addicts a voice to talk openly on Quadra Island. They observe the
about who they are, and how they got tide pools rich with marine life such as
THREE BY THE SEA (CC) to the streets. Through their clams, oysters, starfish, hermit crabs,
PR0441 VH participation on this video, they want to sand dollars and geoducks 0645
30 min P 1983 stop others from joining their nightmare. English 24 min
READING RAINBOW SERIES - The Warning: Contains coarse language
story about Lolly, Sam and Spider who and graphic scenes. Preview before TIGERS
each tell a story. LeVar Burton, the use. 0714 English 52:08 min 002095 VH
host-comentator, explores a beach 15 min PI 2003
examining sea shanteys and talking to Discover how these ferocious felines
sand sculptors. 0264 English 30 THROUGH MOON AND STARS gracefully and stealthily hunt their prey,
min AND NIGHT SKIES (CC) escape from danger, and survive in the
Primary 105743 VH wild. Dazzling footage shows students
28 min K 1992 a variety of tigers. 0414 English
THREE FOX FABLES (2ND ED) READING RAINBOW SERIES - This 15 min
(CC) video deals with families and
E00797 VH relationships, including adoptions. It TIME FOR CLOCKS
11 min P 1984 follows the standard "Reading 000122 VH
Brilliantly narrated in the tradition of the Rainbow" series format: an introduction 11 min P 1997
backwoods storytellers, this animated to the story with live footage; the story; Two children learn the importance of
program introduces some of Aesop’s concept development with further live time in their daily lives. This film
best allegories. Young viewers will footage; and related book reviews by introduces techniques for telling time
learn why Aesop so carefully chose the children. English Language Arts K-7 with an illustration of the relationship
animals that would represent human 0104 English 28 min between the big hand and the little
beings in his tales. 0351 English hand. Poetic narration and stylized
11 min settings explain the times for working,
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playing, sleeping, etc. 0585 English INCA : SECRETS OF THE later, the modern world still regards
11 min ANCESTORS Athens as the intellectual and aesthetc
000350 VH inspiration for the society in which we
A TIME FOR JUSTICE: 36:54 min JS 1998 live today. Journey back to Athens, the
AMERICA’S CIVIL RIGHTS TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS world’s first democracy, as Pericles
MOVEMENT SERIES - While dominating a kingdom helps usher it into a Golden Age of
000552 VH challenged by the harshest unparalleled achievemnt in philosophy,
38 min S 1994 environmental conditions known to science, and art. Learn how this mighty
This video examines the story of the man, legendary Inca emperors ruled city-state became the ultimate
American civil rights movement with great splendor and ritual, marking expression of the Greek drive for
focussing on the struggle to gain the the stunning climax of 3,000 years of perfection, with architectural triumphs
right to vote up to 1965. It contains South American cultural evolution. Join such as the Parthenon and the
archival footage of attempts at black researchers as they unravel the puzzle intellectual brilliance of Socrates, Plato,
voter registration, school of the Nazca, creators of the earth- Aristotle, and others. See how their
desegregation, and the crises at drawings once believed to be the pursuit of intellectual superiority was
Montgomery, Little Rock, Birmingham, workings of extraterrestrial beings. matched by their admiration for
and Selma. Features the Discover the exquisite gold artifacts of physical grace and beauty, from the fine
reminiscences of participants. 0104 the Moche, all that remains of highly arts, to the development of the Olympic
English 38 min developed society that vanished games. 0574 English 27 min
centuries ago. Then, witness the
incredible engineering feat of the fabled AFRICA : A HISTORY DENIED
THE TIME IS OUT OF JOINT Machu Picchu, lost for centuries until 000353 VH
105906 VH an American archaeologist fought his 32:44 min JS 1998
20 min S 1985 way through the jungle and uncovered TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS
THE WORLD OF WILLIAM its majestic beauty in 1911. Travel the SERIES - Cloaked in darkness since
SHAKESPEARE SERIES - England’s 15,000-mile Inca road system, marvel medieval times, the spectacular ruins
own despondency is reflected in at the magnificence of Inca of the once dazzling, southern African
"Hamlet’s" Denmark. 0689 English architecture, and observe the ancestral kingdom of Great Zimbabwe posed a
20 min mummy worship. Then witness the dilemma for white settlers who claimed
devastating encounter between the to have "discovered" the region a mere
TIBET : THE END OF TIME Inca and the Spanish conquistadors hundred years before. Refusing to
000348 VH who, armed with firearms and a lust for believe the massive, finely hewn stone
36:22 min JS 1998 gold, brought about their tragic demise. walls could be the product of native
TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS 0574 English 36:54 min culture, white "experts," eager to claim
SERIES - Isolated within the towering the land for Europeans, credited the
sanctuary of the Himalayas, Tibet EGYPT : QUEST FOR ancient city to everyone from
developed a culture unique in the IMMORTALITY wandering Phoenicians to the biblical
history of world civilization. Steeped in 000351 VH Queen of Sheba. In so doing, they
the mystical ideals of Buddhism, the 36:44 min JS 1998 began a European tradition of
Tibetans centered their lives on the TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS misinterpreting Africa’s past. Now, trek
perception of the world as an endlessly SERIES - The year is 1922. Beneath inland to the remote site of Great
repeating cycle of life, death, and the desert sands of Egypt, Howard Zimbabwe, a fabulous "lost city," which
rebirth. Now, journey to the roof of the Carter prepares to breach the final reached the height of its glory in the
world as this real-life Shangri-la barrier between the modern world and 14th century. Then, sift through the
collides head-on with the ruthless the single most coveted prize in sands of time to uncover the equally
realities of the modern age. Discover archaeology: the tomb of an Egyptian splendid culutre of Africa’s Swahili
how Tibetans voluntarily abandoned pharaoh, intact and untouched for Coast. Reclaiming their past from a
their warlike past to worship their ruler, thousands of years. The discovery of long tradition of racial prejudice and
the Dalai Lama. And witness the Tutankkhamen’s undisturbed burial neglect, the descendants of these lost
outside world’s impact on people totally chamber provided an unprecedented cultures are only now dicovering the
devoted to the quest for peaeful glimpse into a civilization that coninues extraordinary achievements of Africa’s
coesixtence, inner knowledge, and the to tantalize us in a manner that indigenous civilizations. 0574
ultimate spiritual bliss of "nirvana". transcends mere historical interest. English 32:44 min
0574 English 36:22 min Learn how archaeologists are
penetrating Egypt’s long-buried ROME : THE ULTIMATE EMPIRE
mysteries, from the science of 000354 VH
MESOPOTAMIA : RETURN TO preparing a mummy for eternity, to the
EDEN 30:37 min JS 1998
art of composing a love letter in TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS
000349 VH hierglyphs, to the technology capable SERIES - From humble beginnings on
21:25 min JS 1998 of raising the largest stone buildings the banks of Italy’s Tiber River, Rome’s
TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS ever erected by human beings. 0574 formidable combination of military
SERIES - The great world traditions of English 36:44 min prowess and political discipline
the Christian, Jewish, and Muslim transformed this small, tribal village
faiths all trace the roots of their GREECE : A MOMENT OF into a military colossus. Rome’s battle-
civilizations to the river valleys of EXCELLENCE hardened legions forged a glittering
Mesopotamia’s Fertile Crescent. 000352 VH domain that, even to the present day, is
Embark on an exraordinary, thought- 27 min JS 1998 regarded as "The Ultimate Empire".
provoking "Return to Eden" as you TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS Now, discover the essence of what it
descend through time, layer by layer, SERIES - Five hundred years before meant to live as an ancient Roman.
from the Jewish Exodus into Babylon to the birth of Christ, small city-states in Join researchers uncovering the harsh
the barbaric reign of the fearsome Greece rose from obscurity to ignite life of a legionnaire posted to the
Assyrians, to the dawn of civilization one of the most spectacular explosions empire’s farthest frontier at Hadrian’s
itself amid the first cities of ancient of cultural achievement in the history of Wall and experience the everyday lives
Sumer. Witness the invention of western civilization. Chief among these of the citizens through their personal
writing, the wheel, and the concept of fiercely competitive enclaves was a letters. Witness the spectacle of
law. 0574 English 21:25 min group of warriors dedicated to the gladiators battling for glory, and sense
goddess Athena. Two thousand years the striking humanity of the lifelike,
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volcanic ash body-casts of Vesuvius’ TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS LE TISSAGE CHEZ LES SALISH
victims in ancient Pompeil. 0574 SERIES - The story of Atlantis is a 104845 VH
English 30:37 min mythic tale of a once mighty island 15 min I 1985
empire vanquished by the sea. But (Sèries VANISHING CRAFTS) En
MAYA : THE BLOOD OF KINGS what if the accounts passed down to us 1961, Mary Peters, une autochtone qui
000355 VH by the likes of Plato rest not on fantasy demeurait dans la rèserve indienne de
31:50 min JS 1998 but on an actual civilization? Visit a I’ı̂le Sea Bird sur la rive du fleuve
TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS candidate for the site of Atlantis on the Fraser, ètait l’une des dernières
SERIES - A.D. 650. Europe languishes Greek isle of Thera, where 3,000 years personnes à connaı̂tre les techniques
in the Dark Ages. But half a world ago a highly advanced culture was de tissage des Salish. English version:
away, rising from the mists of central destroyed by the most violent volcanic 746 VR 002. 0793 French 15 min
America like a fabulous dream, the eruption in human history. Then sail to
soaring stone pyramids, teeming Crete, Turkey, and the Greek mainland
plazas, painted ball courts, and on a search for evidence of the Battle TITRATION
majestic temples of the ancient Maya of Troy with its fabled Trojan Horse, the 002104 VH
present a civilization of dazzling power murdered king Agamemnon, and the 23 min JS 2003
and sophistication. How did the ruling origins of the man-eating Minotaur. It’s This video offers a good introduction or
elite maintain the loyalty of their people, a dazzling voyage of discovery into the follow-up to the study of
making possible a culture that could origins of western culture. A voyage titration.Students see how this
fashion such extraordinary innovations that takes you to the shadow zone technique is applied in a number of
as the New World’s most complicated where legend and history combine to real-world settings and become actively
writing system, astonishingly complex reveal the astonishing "Legacy of engaged in an experiment, which uses
mathematics, and astrological Atlantis." 0574 English 35:56 min the scientific method to determine the
calculations that continue to amaze - amount of vitamin C in a number of
even today? The answers now being TIME LIFE’S LOST foods via a reduction/oxidation titration.
uncovered in sites all across the region CIVILIZATIONS 0414 English 23 min
spin a remarkable archaeological For descriptions see individual titles:
detective story of a society dedicated TIBET : THE END OF TIME T’LINA : THE RENDERING OF
to the divinity of their rulers. Exploring [000348] WEALTH
archaeological ruins reclaimed from the MESOPOTAMIA : RETURN TO 000951 VH
jungles of Mexico, Honduras and EDEN [000349] 50:20 min JS 1999
Guatemala, you’ll discover the secret of INCA : SECRETS OF THE
the power at the center of this glittering Filmed at Dzawadi, in BC’s remote
ANCESTORS [000350] Knight Inlet, over a three-week period,
civilization ... and the still-debated EGYPT : QUEST FOR
mystery of its sudden demise. 0574 T’lina captures a rarely seen way of life
IMMORTALITY [000351] as families join together to continue
English 31:50 min GREECE : A MOMENT OF ancestral traditions increasingly
EXCELLENCE [000352] threatened by logging and diminishing
CHINA : DYNASTIES OF POWER AFRICA : A HISTORY DENIED eulachon stocks. Told entirely through
000356 VH [000353] the words of the Kwakwaka’wakw
35:50 min JS 1998 ROME : THE ULTIMATE EMPIRE people, this film gives voice to the
TIME LIFE’S LOST CIVILIZATIONS [000354] history and culture of this dynamic
SERIES - In the 2nd century B.C., MAYA : THE BLOOD OF KINGS coastal First Nation. It was the Best
China faced attacks from Mongol [000355] Documentary Short at the American
hordes on its vast frontiers. In CHINA : DYNASTIES OF POWER Film Festival in San Francisco in 1999.
response, China’s leaders would build [000356] Closed captioned. 0714 English
the most awesome barricade in the AEGEAN : LEGACY OF ATLANTIS 50:20 min
history of civilization: The Great Wall of [000357]
China. Within this 2,600-mile barrier,
China nurtured revolutionary TO A DIFFERENT BEAT
TIME: TAKE OFF SERIES 000625 VH
achievements from the invention of PSC001 VH
paper, printing, and the compass - to 27 min P 1990 48 min JS 1997
the development of weaponry, torture, This video features a multicultural cast In this timely documentary, we speak
and fierce warfare. Now, join Western with officers on the beat, their
of 7 children, ages 9 to 13, exploring
and Chinese archaeologist to vaious concepts relating to time. The commanding officers and private
rediscover China’s past, where the diverse collage of ideas features time citizens, as well as community groups
ruling elite lived in splendor, while and institutions to learn first-hand
zones, animal instincts re: time, the
peasant masses endured hardships. evolution of time measurement, about the resurgence in community
Trace the rise of China’s earliest policing. Throughout To a Different
dynasty, the Shang - savage, expressions about time, and concludes
with a folktale of how and why time was Beat, we hear from Chris Braiden, a
aristocratic hunter-warriors. Then, created. 0404 English 27 min world-renowned policing activist. As
witness the dawn of the golden age of Edmonton’s superintendent of police
enlightenment during the Chou Primary Science he conceived and implemented a
dynasty, followed by the rise of Ch’in program of neighbourhood foot-patrols
Shihuang Di, China’s first emperor, who TINKERING WITH OUR GENES : and community-based policing that has
would build the Great Wall. From the GENETIC MEDICINE become a model for police forces
stunningly lifelike,full-size terra cotta 000155 VH around the world. 0714 English
soldiers buried by the thousands at 15 min JS 1995 48 min
Xi’an, to the vibrant imperial court of the THE SECRET OF LIFE SERIES -
fabled Forbidden City, it’s a revealing Describes current research on genetic TO BE EQUAL... OR NOT TO BE
glimpse into the majesty - and - diseases. Examines three different
savagery of China’s ancient "Dynasties 100925 VH
genetic diseases and explains how
of Power." 0574 English 35:50 min 30 min S 1994
scientists look for solutions to detect,
treat, or cure these diseases. Ethical A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES -
AEGEAN : LEGACY OF considerations of genetic testing - who Subject: Charter of Rights and
ATLANTIS should be informed of the results of a Freedoms - Equality. 0953 English
000357 VH test, for instance - are addressed. 30 min
35:56 min JS 1998 1062 English 15 min
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TO CANADA WITH LOVE AND TOBACCO : THE PUSHERS AND Olympics and personal success
SOME MISGIVINGS THEIR VICTIMS stories. 0264 English 30 min
107440 VH 104059 VH Primary
57 min JS 1992 38 min IS 1989
The dreams, concerns and grievances Designed to counter the social causes
of a number of the population that of smoking among children, this video TOTEM TALK
make up our wildly diverse country are is strong and direct in its message. 000922 VH
poignantly revealed in this video. THE PUSHERS shows exactly how 22 min JS 1998
0714 English 57 min and why the tobacco companies Traditional Northwestern Native
manipulate kids into getting addicted. spiritual images combine with cutting-
0041 English 38 min edge computer animation in this surreal
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD story about the power of tradition.
105579 VH TOOLS OF THE TRADE : Three urban Native teens are whisked
131 min JA 1962 WORDS AND IMAGES IN away to an imaginary land by a magical
Based on Harper Lee’s novel about a POETRY raven. Here, the young people meet a
southern lawyer who defends a black 000195 VH totem pole whose characters (a raven, a
man accused of rape. 0592 English 30 min S 1992 frog and a bear) come to life, becoming
131 min LITERARY VISIONS series - Focuses their teachers, guides and friends,
on the relationship between fiction and demonstrating their significance to
TO SET OUR HOUSE IN ORDER imagery with concrete examples of Northwest Native cultures and allowing
E00829 VH different types of poetic language "from the teens to understand the strength of
26 min IS 1987 street language to courtly poems". The their own traditions. Closed captioned.
Based on a short story by Margaret scope of poetry discussed includes 0714 English 22 min
Laurence, To Set Our House in Order William Carlos Williams, Emily
is the story of a young girl’s passage Dickinson, E.A. Robinson, Marge
into adulthood. Vanessa MacLeod lives Piercy, and others. 0104 English TOTEM: THE RETURN OF THE
with her parents and her grandmother 30 min G’PSGOLOX POLE
in the old family home. When her 002043 VH
mother goes into premature labour, TOONIK TIME : AN INUIT 70 min S 2003
family relationships begin to intensify. SPRING FESTIVAL (CC) This video documents the efforts of the
In this atmosphere, Vanessa gains a 107245 VH Haisla people of northwestern B.C. to
new perspective on her father and 12 min PI 1994 repatriate a totem pole. The mortuary
grandmother. 0571 English 26 CELEBRATING TOGETHER SERIES - pole went missing in 1929 and its
min How long does it take to build an igloo? whereabout remained a mystery until
English/Language Arts Skin a seal? Bake bannock? And just 1991 when it was discovered in a
how many things can husky dogs do? Swedish museum. Brings to light a
Akeeshook and Tytoosi find out all powerful story of cultural rejuvenation
TO THE MOON AND BEYOND these things and more during Toonik and provocative questions about the
(CC) Time, three days of fun and games, ownership and meaning of Aboriginal
104391 VH Northern style. And every one of the objects held in museums. 0414
60 min I games is rooted in the traditions of the English 70 min
Presents a concise history of lunar early days, when people lived in camps
exploration, projects the moon’s future on the land. On the last day there’s a
colonization and discusses lunar A TOUR OF THE LOUVRE
concert with drum dances and 104703 VH
geology. Examines technological throatsinging. Toonkik Time is a great
developments which have arisen 105 min PIJS 1983
way to welcome spring! 0599
through the Apollo space program as English 12 min THE GRAND MUSEUM SERIES - The
well as technology which will be tour reviews over 100 paintings from
necessary for the colonization of the one of the world’s great museum
TORNADO! collections. List of paintings discussed
moon. Links between space exploration 000113 VH
and science fiction are shown. Closed is included. 0344 English 105 min
60 min IS 1995
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
0104 English 60 min SERIES - Ride along with the chase TRACK AND FIELD TODAY
teams as they view the awesome 105259 VH
TO THE MOON (CC) power of tornadoes and seek to 28 min JS 1972
104393 VH understand how they are created. An analytic view of track and field
11 min IJS 1993 0585 English 60 min competition with the use of slow
This video traces the development of motion, stop action and replay. 0729
manned space flight in both the former TORSO - DISSECTIBLE (LARGE English 28 min
USSR and the United States to the CHESTER)
point of the landing on the moon. and 000512 MO TRADESMEN AND TREASURES
IRP006. 0104 English 11 min JS GOTHIC AND RENAISSANCE N
Detailed life-size (larger) model with 26 106886 VH
TOBACCO, ALCOHOL AND removable parts and 604 coded
structures. See 611MO005 for primary/ 55 min S 1994
MARIJUANA intermediate (smaller) model. 0759 GOTHIC AND RENAISSANCE
001794 VH English NUREMBURG. Focuses on the
23 min IJS 2003 evolution fo the city from a trade centre
Exciting graphics, expert testimony and in the Holy Roman Empire to a
four young narrators work together to
THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE sophisticated Renaissance city using
(CC) illustrations, music and contemporary
educate viewers about the tremendous PR0440 VH
damage that tobacco, alcohol and accounts. Reenactments of artists,
30 min P 1985 merchants and patrician families of the
marijuana do to users’ lives. An READING RAINBOW SERIES - This
effective part of your comprehensive city provide examples of period art,
program presents the following: a architecture and crafts. 0104
drug abuse prevention program. 0414 feature book, The Tortoise and the
Hare; a cycling documentary; several
clips of the Olympics and Special
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TRADICIONES NAVIDENAS animates Shadbolt’s paintings, creating TREASURE OF THE
107571 VH an entirely new work of art on film. This GROTOCEANS/LE TRESOR DES
56 min JS 1989 segment without words is followed by GROTOCEANS
This program lets viewers take part in a JACK SHADBOLT- 000859 VH
traditional posada. Spanish language. METAMORPHOSIS, a documentary 15:32 min IJS 1980
0380 English 56 min that enriches our appreciation of Octopus-like puppets cut out of foam
Shadbolt’s oeuvre by examining the rubber are the central characters in this
THE TRADITION OF artistic vision behind the work. 0714 delightful underwater fantasy with its
PERFORMING ARTS IN JAPAN English 37:46 min message about ecology and
107065 VH conservation. Award winning. Without
38 min IS 1989 words. 0714 English 15:32 min
This video presents a variety of TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA
traditional Japanese theater ... Noh, For descriptions see individual titles: THE TREE
Bunraku and the total theater FIRE-ENERGY [013201] 000267 VH
experience which is Kabuki. Based on LAND - TERRITORY AND 14 min PI 1989
the book, "NIPPON: THE LAND & ITS RESOURCES [013100] A girl discovers how living things
PEOPLE". 0697 English 38 min LIFE - PEOPLE, FAUNA AND depend on each other - and the beauty
FLORA [013203] and stillness of trees. 0983 English
TRADITIONS SERIES WATER- RESERVES AND 14 min
For descriptions see individual titles: NETWORKS [013202]
FROM THE HEART [107228] THE TREE
000313 VH
TRANSIT D’UN OCEAN A 17 min PI 1991
TRAGEDIE OF HAMLET : Using the techniques of micro- and
PRINCE OF HAMLET L’AUTRE
For descriptions see individual titles: time-lapse photography, this video
105908 VH focues on the ecosystem of small
23 min S 1989 AIR - LES CLIMATS [013041]
creatures and plant life living in and
How did Shakespeare and his actors EAU - RESERVES ET RESEAUX around an oak tree. The growth and
work through countless lines of [013044] development of the various plants and
philosophical dialogue and mold FEU - L’ENERGIE [013043] animals during the four seasons are
complex characters? Viewers are TERRE - TERRITOIRE ET detailed and processes such as
offered a unique glimpse into the RESSOURCES [013042] photosynthesis are clearly explained.
plot,character, and the playwright 0714 English 17 min
himself. 0299 English 23 min
TRANSITIONS: THE A TREE IS A LIVING THING
THE TRAGEDIE OF MACBETH CHALLENGE FOR PERSONS 000312 VH
E00862 VH WITH AUTISM 10 min P 1964
20 min I 1988 000693 VH For all children, but especially for those
How do Shakespeare’s poetic lines 15 min T 1993 studying science in elementary grades,
define, develop, and reveal Macbeth’s Transition phases - preschool to this video shows an aspect of life they
character? This backstage kindergarten, elementary to high will understand and enjoy. A motion
dramatization of an actual Globe school, high school to work - are all picture camera linked to a high-
Theatre rehearsal shows how explored. Experienced parents and powered microscope shows the miracle
Shakespeare directed his actors by professionals discuss ways of making of the leaf as it turns sunlight into
offering them his own insights into the transitions as smooth and effective as chlorophyll. The video also shows how
play’s most integral passages. This possible. 0104 English 15 min a tree feeds, breathes, and grows.
guidance provides viewers with a 0714 English 10 min
unique understanding of the troubled,
yet murderous persons of Macbeth LE TRAVAIL WORK) TRIBES; A NEW WAY OF
during key portions of the play. Viewers L00188 VH LEARNING AND BEING
will also recognize how Shakespeare 5 min IJ 1980 TOGETHER
used actual events of the time to form Un hercule de cirque et un clown 001776 VH
provocative undercurrents in this illustrent la dèfinition du travail en 10 min T 2002
tragedy. 0296 English 20 min physique. Ce programme est aussi Tribes demonstrates the power of peer
English/Language Arts desponible en anglais. Veuillez support to increase students’ self-
consulter Work, PEMC No. PH0195. esteem, motivation to learn and
TRAIN OF THOUGHT Sèrie EUREKA! 0953 French 5 respect and liking for teachers and
107467 VH min school. Based on the popular book of
18 min IS 1992 Languages the same title and by author, Jeanne
Featuring the voices and stories of Gibbs. English 10 min
passengers on the last run of the
"Canadian", the late, great passenger THE TREASURE HUNT TRICK OR TREAT
rail service. "Train of Thought" YRY008 VH 101361 VH
captures a three day journey and finds 29 min 9 min PI 1991
time to reflect on Canada as it passes. ORIGINS: A HISTORY OF CANADA Donald Duck learns what " trick or treat
0562 English 18 min SERIES - The quest of the Western " is all about after he decides to play a
Europeans for gold and fish - the trick on his nephews on Hallowe’en.
TRANSFIGURED: JACK treasures of the New World - brought 0574 English 9 min
SHADBOLT INSIDE THE MIND the Portuguese to Eastern Canada, the
000464 VH Spanish to Mexico and Peru, and the THE TRICKSTER : EDWARD
37:46 min IJS 1998 French to the coast of North America. POITRAS IN VENICE
This video compilation brings the Their routes and legacies in these 104732 VH
viewer into the world of Jack Shadbolt, regions are traced in this program. 48 min 1996
the innovative and influential Canadian 0471 English 29 min Edward Poitras is the first of an
painter. The first part of this video, First Nations (Socials) aboriginal descent to represent Canada
entitled TRANSFIGURED, features the at the Venice Biennale, a prestigious
work of filmmaker Stephen Arthur, who international art exposition held every
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two years in Venice, Italy. As a Mètis, him on a magical journey. 0299 seem almost insurmountable. 0714
whose lineage is both European and English 25 min English 14:08 min
aboriginal, Poitras straddles identities
by belonging to a distinctive third TUKTU AND HIS ESKIMO DOGS
culture. He blends the vocabularies of TUKTU AND THE INDOOR
000456 VH GAMES
European art with those of native art, 14:10 min PI 1966
culture and spirituality. The work of 000449 VH
How dogs are often used by the Inuit,
Poitras is regarded as a crucible for both in summer and winter is the focus 14:18 min PI 1967
understanding how contemporary of this video. In this video we see A happy, joyous look at the Inuit and
aboriginal people are possessing and puppies, sled dogs, and dogs being the games they play in the big igloo.
articulating their identities. His used as pack animals. Inuit dogs are Outside, the wind and blizzard howl,
participation in a world renowned also used for hunting purposes, and we but Tuktu’s family and friends ignore
cultural area comes at a time when see how they can sniff out the seal the weather. They juggle stones, skip
Canadian aboriginal people are re- blowholes when deep snow covers the and play with a delightful Inuit child.
examining their ethnic, tribal, and winter sea ice. 0714 English Finally Tuktu falls asleep and dreams
personal identities; identities long 14:10 min about the good time he has had. 0714
suppressed by law and by societal English 14:18 min
pressure to assimilate. 0937 TUKTU AND HIS NICE NEW
English 48 min CLOTHES TUKTU AND THE MAGIC BOW
000448 VH 000451 VH
LES TROIS BRIGANDES 14:13 min PI 1968 14:16 min PI 1968
105596 VH Tuktu and other children are shown The Inuit in far-off times used the bow
6 min PI 1991 being fitted for and dressed in warm and arrow for hunting. We see a bow
Un film d’adaptation base sur le livre par winter clothes, beautifully made by the being made and how the Inuit practise
Tomi Ungerer. 1037 French 6 min Inuit women. We see the cutting, their shooting skill by aiming arrows at
stitching and use of Arctic clothing, and snowmen and snow bears. Tuktu’s
TRUCE : CONFLICT we learn how important it is for Inuit father proves himself the best at this
RESOLUTION mothers to be clever seamstresses. test of hunting skill. 0714 English
100381 VH 0714 English 14:13 min 14:16 min
17 min JS 1994
Introduces the topic of interpersonal TUKTU AND THE BIG KAYAK
conflict in a high school setting. The 000452 VH TUKTU AND THE MAGIC SPEAR
purpose is to teach attitudes and skills 14:16 min PI 1967 000455 VH
necessary for a successful resolution of Tuktu impatiently watches his father 14:15 min PI 1967
conflicts. Two scenarios are examined and the kayak man build a kayak. He Tuktu accompanies his family when
through the three stages of breaking the longs to cut wood and use the bow drill, fishing is done through the ice during
anger cycle. 0104 English 17 min but is told to watch and learn. In the the long cold winter. He also sees his
end the boat is finished, and Tuktu father catch fish with a spear during the
TRUTH ABOUT ALCOHOL goes for a ride in it with his father. summer, and he longs to grow up and
104061 VH 0714 English 14:16 min spear fish too. 0714 English
30 min JS 1991 14:15 min
Utilizing hard-hitting dramatic footage TUKTU AND THE BIG SEAL
with insightful interviews, this program 000450 VH TUKTU AND THE SNOW
graphically illustrates why alcohol is so 14:21 min PI 1967 PALACE
widely used and abused by both adults A big seal gets away after being 000459 VH
and teens. 0160 English 30 min harpooned by Tuktu’s father. Perhaps it 14:13 min PI 1967
is the same seal that has, in the past, After a trek to new hunting grounds,
TRUTH ABOUT TOBACCO escaped the harpoons of other hunters. Tuktu’s family and friends build igloos,
104062 VH But Tuktu’s father does bring home a in particular a giant igloo where
30 min JS 1991 seal in the end. 0714 English feasting, dancing and games take
Everyone knows the statistics. Tobacco 14:21 min place. 0714 English 14:13 min
is the leading contributor to hundreds
of deaths and debilitating illnesses. So TUKTU AND THE CARIBOU
why do teens continue to take up HUNT TUKTU AND THE TEN
smoking? 0160 English 30 min 000453 VH THOUSAND FISHES
14:15 min PI 1967 000458 VH
TSUNAMIE EN ASIE When the caribou cross the small lakes 14:13 min PI 1967
002164 VH to reach new grazing ground, the Inuit Tuktu is taken on a fishing trip to the
8:37 min JS 2005 hunt the animals from their kayaks. ancient stone weir. He sees his father
Cette video fournit un reportage concis Tuktu’s father has bad luck with his and other hunters spear fish in great
et instructif sur le tsunami du 26 hunting and a caribou escapes his numbers, and watches his father and
decembre 2004 en Indonesie. Un spear. But we see him bringing one his uncle make fire with an Inuit fire
excellent graphisme combine avec un home, and the video ends with an drill. 0714 English 14:13 min
explication geologique aide les eleves outdoor fire and everyone enjoying a
d’immersion en francais a comprendre feast. 0714 English 14:15 min
la perspective scientifique de cet TUKTU AND THE TRIALS OF
evenement qui a domine les nouvelles TUKTU AND THE CLEVER STRENGTH
pendant des mois. French 8:37 min HANDS 000457 VH
000454 VH 14:18 min PI 1967
TUKIKI AND HIS SEARCH FOR 14:08 min PI 1968 Strong and hardy Inuit hunters
A MERRY CHRISTMAS A general look at some of the things demonstrate and test their strength in
101416 VH made by the Inuit and a commentary boxing, tug-of-war, and other strenuous
25 min TKPIJSCATP 1992 on the clever use that they make of the activities. We see and hear the drum
What is the meaning of Christmas? raw materials that are available in their dance, a demonstration of Inuit poetry
When Tukiki, an Inuit boy, can’t find the harsh environment. We come to the and rhythm. 0714 English 14:18
answer from his Arctic animal friends, conclusion that they are highly skilled, min
he turns to the north Wind who carries overcoming problems that to us would
205
TUKTU ET LE GRAND KAYAK les vetements et apprenons a quel TURTLE, THE (CC)
000460 VH usage precis sont destinees les PR0410 VH
14:16 min PI 1969 differents parties de l’habillement. 11 min P 1986
Avec impatience, Tuktu observe son Nous voyons aussi combien il est The sea turtle lays her eggs in the sand
pere et le constructeur de kayaks, alors important pour une Inuit de se servir and painstakingly covers the nest with
qu’ils en fabriquent un. Il a une grand avec adresse d’une aguille. 0714 sand to ward off predators. Viewers
envie de couper le bois et d’utiliser le French 14:13 min are also shown the mad Crabscramble
foret a archet, mais on lui dit de of baby turtles running toward the sea
regarder et d’apprendre. Enfin, le THE TURKEY CAPER after they hatch. 0983 English 11
travail est termine et son pere 101371 VH min
l’emmene faire un tour de kayak. 25 min PI 1985 Primary
0714 French 14:16 min HOLIDAY SERIES - Buttons and Rusty
learn the story of Thanksgiving, the
TUKTU ET LE PALAIS DE Pilgrims and the Indians, while ending TUT : THE BOY KING
GLACE up in their usual mischief. 0772 000884 VH
000662 VH English 25 min 60 min IJS 1978
14:13 min PI 1968 Award-winning documentary narrated
Apres avoir gagne un nouveau terrain
de chasse, la famille de Tuktu et des THE TURKISH BATH by Orson Welles showing visually
104919 VH stunning artifacts unearthed after more
amis de celle-ci construisent des than 3,000 years. 0489 English
igloos, et, en particulier, un igloo geant 30 min S 1992
Having arrived at the end of his life, 60 min
ou ont lieu festins, danses et jeux.
0714 French 14:13 min Jean-Dominique Ingres assembled 25
nude women in a lovingly prepared TV PLANET
TUKTU ET LES CHIENS canvas. Even today, the painting
inspires as much repulsion as it does 000882 VH
ESQUIMAUX 26 min IJ 1999
000663 VH fascination. 0585 English 30 min
This entertaining video teaches about
14:10 min PI 1969 TV viewing, advertising, violence and
Nous voyons comment les Inuit se TURN OF THE CENTURY TV production. It has four stand alone
servent de leurs chiens, en hiver et en 000652 VH segments. 0167 English 26 min
ete: jeunes chiens, chiens de traineau 28:05 min IJS 1994
et chiens servant de betes de somme. A glance at Canada’s yesteryears, at
Les betes peuvent aussi servir a la people and events, fashions and foibles TWEEDLEDUM AND
chasse et nous voyons l’une d’elles at the end of the 19th century and the TWEEDLEDEE? THE PARTY
decouvrir, grace a son flair, les trous beginning of the 20th. From old photos SYSTEM
par lesquels le phoque vient respirer and fragments of silent movies, this 100646 VH
quand la surface gelee de la mer est video pieces together a lively chronicle 30 min SA 1993
recouverte d’une epaisse couche de of what our elders like to call "the good From the Remaking of Canada series
neige. 0714 French 14:10 min old days." 0714 English 28:05 min this program discusses the nature of
party politics in Canada, the impact of
TUKTU ET LES GRANDS TURNING AWAY television on party politics and the
SECRETS 000614 VH principles and policies of Canada’s
000462 VH 59:50 min JS 1998 Liberals and Conservatives. 0574
14:08 min PI 1968 Shot over a year, Turning Away is a English 30 min
Un coup d’oeil sur quelques-uns des powerful look at the complex factors
objets que les Inuit fabriquent et un keeping Darci, Blair and countless
commentaire sur le facon dont ils tirent others on the margins of one of the TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
parti des rares materiaux qu’ils peuvent world’s wealthiest societies. Darci SERIES
trouver dans un milieu particulierement makes a rough sort of living through For descriptions see individual titles:
inhospitalier. Nous en venons a la panhandling and prostitution. Blair, a CHINA SINCE MAO [9O1123]
conclusion que l’Inuit est extremement former junior boxing champ, is one of
habile et tres intelligent et qu’il a resolu the squadrons of squeegee kids who
des problemes qui nous semblent clean car windshields at busy TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
quasi insolubles. 0714 French intersections. Both have been on the SERIES
14:08 min street for 10 years. At 25, they have For descriptions see individual titles:
reached a pivotal age: the age at which BOOM AND BUST [HI0310]
TUKTU ET LES PETITS street wisdom maintains you either get
ANIMAUX BRITAIN ALONE [HI0315]
off the street or die there. 0714 MAKE GERMANY PAY [HI0309]
000866 VH English 59:50 min
14:13 min PI 1969 PEARL HARBOR TO HIROSHIMA
Un coup d’oeil sur la faune des regions [HI0316]
arctiques et en particulier sur les petits TURNING DOWN THE HEAT: ROAD TO BERLIN, THE [HI0317]
animaux: lemmings, belettes, canards THE NEW ENERGY ROOSEVELT AND THE NEW DEAL
et mouettes. On peut voir egalement REVOLUTION [HI0312]
quelques fleurs de ces regions. Le pere 000623 VH STALIN AND THE MODERNISATION
de Tuktu escalade de hautes falaises 48:55 min JS 1999 OF RUSSIA [HI0313]
pour trouver des oeufs de mouettes. The burning of fossil fuels releases WHY APPEASEMENT? [HI0314]
0714 French 14:13 min carbon dioxide, which warms the
atmosphere, leading to increased
TUKTU ET SES BEAUX HABITS floods, droughts and hurricanes. TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
NEUFS Turning Down the Heat addresses the SERIES
000461 VH crisis of global warming and offers For descriptions see individual titles:
14:13 min PI 1968 renewable energy and energy INDIA : THE BRIGHTEST JEWEL
Tuktu et d’autres sont habilles de neuf conservation as economically viable [107085]
pour l’hiver et nous assistons a solutions to climate change. Narrated MR. KENNEDY AND MR.
l’essayage des chauds vetements faits by Dr. David Suzuki. 0714 English KRUSHCHEV [106903]
de facon experte par les femmes inuit. 48:55 min
Nous voyons celles-ci couper et coudre
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TWILIGHT OF AN ERA UKRAINIAN CANADIANS UNDERSTANDING FABRICS
(1934-1939) 107420 VH 104650 VH
000080 VH 60 min JS 1990 24 min JS 1994
29 min JS 1960 Ukranian culture has flourished in This is an introduction to fabric basics
Canada is still in the oils of the Canada; more children on the prairies aimed at everyone who uses fabrics.
Depression, and in Europe the learn Ukranian folk dancing than play Viewers learn that fabrics are an
rumblings of war are heard. A king hockey. This documentary special is a integral part of daily life and their use
abdicates; war in Spain; Italian celebration of the Ukranian story of extends far beyond clothing. 0545
agression in Ethiopia; a German hardships and triumphs. 0189 English 24 min
submarine torpedoes a passenger English 60 min
ship; again Canada takes up arms. A UNDERSTANDING GLOBES
1960 production. Black and white. 106270 VH
0714 English 29 min UNDER CONTROL 15 min I 1991
101034 VH This video explains scale and how it is
TWIN PEAKS (MATHESPHERE 21 min S 1991 used on globes. It describes the four
II) Addresses the problems of co- hemispheres and how they are
102145 VH dependency and "enabling" in a determined. The presentation then
10 min IJS 1994 single-parent home where the mother discusses latitude and longitude and
Video demonstrates surveying is an alcoholic. Dramatizes how a teaches students how to use
techniques being applied to measure teenage daughter has taken on the coordinates to locate specific areas of
the length of India and the relative "hero" role to protect her mother, and the world. The Tropics of Cancer and
heights of Mount Everest and Mount the consequences of those actions. . Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circles,
K2. Triangulation, global positioning 0104 English 21 min equator, and Prime Meridian are
satellites, trigonometry, and three- located and defined. Time zones are
dimensional mapping are discussed. explained in relation to lines of
Students are presented with three UNDER THE INFLUENCE 2...A longitude. 0910 English 15 min
open-ended questions. Mathematics DECADE LATER
11 & 12 0104 English 10 min 104023 VH UNDERSTANDING & MAKING
27 min JS 1987 MAPS
TWO COASTS OF CHINA (CC) As in the original film,volunteers drive 002151 DV
107032 VH on a test track designed to reflect 24 min PI 2004
60 min S 1994 everyday driving experiences. When Learn the connection of drawings to
THE PACIFIC CENTURY series - the individuals drink alcoholic maps and models to globes as
Presents a balanced view of Chinese beverages and then drive the track the students see their community from
civilization from the Mongol Dynasty to results will enlighten anyone who thinks above to understand scale, relative
the present. Evokes the greatness of it is okay to drive under the influence. position, direction. Definition include
Asia’s ancient civilizations and the 0530 English 27 min symbol, compass rose, cardinal
challenge posed to them in the 19th direction and key or legend. 0929
century by western traders and English 24 min
colonizers. Original location footage UNDER THE WILLOW TREE:
recreates the dramatic stories of the PIONEER CHINESE WOMEN IN UNDERSTANDING MEAN,
Mongol Invasions, the Opium Wars and CANADA MEDIAN AND MODE
the Boxer Rebellion. Shows the 000292 VH M00376 VH
difference between hinterland and 52 min JS 1997 15 min I 1987
coastal Chinese economic interests A rich and little-known part of Canadian SOLVE IT SERIES - Children discover
throughout history. 0104 English history unfolds through the stories of that there are actually three types of
60 min the first Chinese women to come to average: mean, median and mode.
Canada and of subsequent Students learn to select the most
TWO FACES OF THE generations of Chinese Canadian appropriate of these averaging
SEVENTEENTH CENTURY women. These are the women who methods to their problems. 0529
104905 VH fought against the many forms of English 15 min
28 min JA racism they faced in Canada while, at Mathematics
This program explores two the same time, challenging sexism
masterpieces of painting in the within their own communities and UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE
collection of the Metropolitan Museum striving to be more than "dutiful A six volume series designed to aid the
of Art: the 1660 self-portrait by daughters’ and "obedient wives." By instructor in explaining difficult
Rembrandt and the 1650 Portrait of passing on language,culture, and concepts in an easy to understand
Juan de Pareja by Velasquez. 0618 values to their children, these women format. V. 1. Scientific problem solving
English 28 min defined what it means to be Chinese ; V. 2. Matter ; V. 3 Energy ; V. 4.
Canadian. 0714 English 52 min Ecosystems ; V. 5. Classification of
U-TURN living things ; V. 6 Weather systems.
000040 VH For descriptions see individual titles:
22 min IS 1995 UNDERSTANDING EVOLUTION ECOSYSTEMS [000023]
Host Severn Cullis-Suzuki delivers a 001780 VH ENERGY [000022]
fresh approach to environmental 31 min S 2003
education through a narrative which This is a very comprehensive video MACBETH (CC)
focusses on consimption reduction: about the evolutionary process. 000336 VH
solid waste reduction, eliminating Because it is very rich in content 90 min JS 1993
household hazardous products, considerable background work should This video tutorial approaches the
conserving water & energy, and be done before presenting it to seniior understanding of Shakespeare in a
improving air quality. Yet the strongest biology students. The video could be unique,four-fold manner: 1) An
message in the video is deliveredin its used in small sections throughout the introduction by master William
subtext, the media simultaneously tells unit or as a summary. Suitable for Shakespeare himself. 2) The
us to consume and conserve. Good for Science 10 or Biiology 11/12 students. dramatization of the principal scenes of
Media Literacy and Environmental 0414 English 31 min the play. 3) A running commentary on
Education. 0114 English 22 min the meaning of scenes by a
spokesperson...one of the
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Shakespearean players who steps out AN INTRODUCTION TO THE THE UNIVERSE WITHIN
of character to camera. 4) An HOUSE OF COMMONS 000163 VH
elaboration, scene by scene, by a 002115 VH 60 min IJS 1986
panel of Shakespearean scholars. 9:14 min I 2005 NOVA ADVENTURES IN SCIENCE
Shakespeare’s introduction and the Filmed on location in Ottawa, this video SERIES - NOVA takes viewers on an
dramatic vignettes occupy offers an overview of the grandeur, incredible voyage into the microworld of
approximately 50 minutes of the total importance and relevance of Canada’s the human body to explore The
running time. The other 40 minutes is Parliament, with a specific focus on the Universe Within. Breathtaking sports
devoted to commentary from the House of Commons. Students will gain photography captures amazing athletes
scholars. English 90 min insight into the role of Members of in action - but the real action happens
Parliament, and the basic structure and inside, revealed by microphotography.
HAMLET: PRINCE OF functions of the House of Commons. Covers three team efforts: the
DENMARK (CC) The French version is also on the same coordination of muscles, bones, heart
000337 VH cassette. Designed to hold the attention and circulatory system; the digestive
90 min JS 1993 of students in Grades 4 to 6, the video dynamo; the development of a new
The first few minutes are devoted to has an interactive quiz featuring human life. 0585 English 60 min
giving the viewer insight into Canadian celebrities.Also known by the
Shakespeare, the man, his life and title MPTV. 0202 English 9:14 min UNSEEN LIFE ON EARTH
times. He discusses his family, career, SERIES
criticism and traditions which surround For descriptions see individual titles:
him. Finally, he provides us with a story UNFINISHED BUSINESS MICROBES AND HUMAN
synopsis of the play, to give the viewer 107201 VH DISEASES [000892]
some advance knowledge of where the 30 min IS 1996 READING THE CODE OF LIFE
plot line will take us. The main plot is PULLING TOGETHER ; 2 SERIES - [000891]
enacted to provide the viewer with the The British Crown made treaties with
beauty and majesty of a Shakespeare the aboriginal people starting in 1693 AN UNTOLD BC HISTORY
play the way it is meant to be with the new England Friendship 107200 VH
experienced, in performance. English Treaties and, in BC, treaty-making 30 min IS 1996
90 min ended in 1899 with Treaty 8. Treaties PULLING TOGETHER ; 1 SERIES -
allowed peaceful passage for settlers This program examines the early
OTHELLO : THE MOOR OF development of relations between
VENICE and speculators alike, across vast
tracts of land which became Canada. settlers and aboriginal people and the
000338 VH formation of colonial government policy
90 min JS 1993 This production reviews how BC First
Nations, then and now, continue to regarding the aboriginal people of BC.
Othello presents the timeless battle of From first contact in the late 1700s
good versus evil. The sinister Iago is press the government for recognition of
aboriginal rights. History reminds us of through to the establishment of
pitted against Othello, a man of honour. reserves and residential schools,
Yet Othello "loved not wisely,but too the need for new relationships between
the First Nations and the governments Confederation and the Indian Act, it
well," perhaps his tragic flaw. Iago,the provides a historical overview that is
classic Shakespearean antagonist, -a struggle for self-determination.
0102 English 30 min not often taught. Despite a history of
manipulates Othello’s trust until it prohibitive legislation and regulation,
becomes a fit of deadly jealousy and we see an awakening -the cultural
rage that causes him to murder his renewal of a people. 0102 English
loving wife Desdemona. THE UNIFICATION OF
GERMANY 30 min
Shakespeare’s display of
dramatic,situational and verbal irony 106965 VH
UNWANTED SOLDIERS
makes Othello one of his most 30 min JA 000873 VH
fascinating works. English 90 min This program studies the creation of a 47:21 min JS 1999
unified Germany in the 1860s, probably A multi-layered documentary of
ROMEO AND JULIET(CC) the single most important political Chinese-Canadian men during World
000339 VH development in 19th century Europe. War II and their top-secret missions
90 min JS 1993 Starting with the formation of the behind enemy lines in Southeast Asia.
Although Romeo and Juliet is based on German Confederation in 1815, it takes Theirs is a tale of young men proudly
the long-standing hatred between two us to the end of the Franco-Prussian fighting for a country that had always
families, its tale of "star-crossed lovers" war in 1871. 0140 English 30 min mistreated them. 0714 English
is perhaps the greatest tragic love story 47:21 min
in English literature. In their heedless
passion for each other, Romeo and UNITED EMPIRE LOYALISTS UPPER CANADA VILLAGE
Juliet defy the rules of their world to be 107425 VH 107537 VH
together. The Capulets and 21 min JS 1985 24 min IS 1967
Montagues, warring families of Verona, Examine the United Empire Loyalists Authentic dramatization of settlers’
are ultimately united by Romeo and who fled from the United States during activities in an Upper Canada village in
Juliet’s doomed relationship. A classic and after the American Revolution and the 19th century. Shows fashions worn
story that has since seen many modern the War of 1812. 0066 English 21 by early Canadian men and women,
interpretations. English 90 min min the homes they lived in, the foods they
ate, their work and play and their
UNDERSTANDING SURREALISM transportation facilities. Also seen is a
: PAINTERS OF THE DREAM L’UNIVERS INTERPLANETAIRE sawmill in full operation and a thriving
104890 VH 102225 VH farm. 0495 English 24 min
36 min JS 1985 JS 1986
Part 1. Dada and the Surrealist L’univers interplanètaire nous entraı̂ne URANIUM
Revolution. Part 2. Automatism and dans un voyage intersidèral à la 104645 VH
Dream Painting. Shows the range and rencontre des astres. Voici: Satellites 48 min JS 1990
variety of styles identified with the du soleil -Comète -Notre univers We learn that the extraction of uranium
surrealistic movement. 0356 -Champs de l’espace. 0714 French ore, whether to produce atomic
English 36 min weapons or generate electricity, is
unique in the mining industry in one
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important and terrifying way. 0714 associated with love and the rebirth of SALISH WEAVING [104846]
English 48 min spring. Modern ballet dancers show
how their art is used to portray different
URBAN ELDER emotions, and children learn how to VANISHING PRAIRIE SERIES
000275 VH make a floral heart centerpiece to give For descriptions see individual titles:
28 min IJS 1997 to someone special. 0574 English PIONEER TRAILS, INDIAN LORE &
In the last 40 years, Canada has seen 25 min BIRD LIFE OF THE PL [107583]
a major population shift of Aboriginal
peoples to the cities. Toronto has LA VALISE D’HANA VANISHING PUMPKIN, THE
become home to the largest urban 002154 DV 101423 VH
Native population in the country, with 20:31 min IJS 2005 12 min P 1993
an estimated 65,000 Aboriginal people Ce documentaire raconte l’histoire Rocking by the fire as the sun comes
living there now. Meet Vern bouleversante de Hana Brady, une up, the 700-year-old woman and the
Harper,Urban Elder, who walks the fillette victime des chambres a gaz du 800-year-old man are reminded of
"Red Road" in a fast-paced, urban camp d’Auschwitz. La courte pumpkins, and pumpkins remind them
landscape. The camera follows Vern biographie d’Hana est entrecoupee du of Halloween. Thwarted from making a
as he leads a sweat lodge purification recit de l’enquete de Fumiko Ishioka, pumpkin pie because the pumpkin
ceremony, watches his 11-year-old responsable du Centre de l’Holocauste they’d been saving had been snitched
daughter Cody at a classical ballet au Japon. 0414 French 20:31 min from the garden, the couple’s search is
rehearsal, conducts a private healing on, and so begins this incredible tall
ceremony, participates in a political VALLEY GLACIERS tale of Halloween adventure, complete
march of 150,000 people, and counsels 102664 VH with ghouls, rapscallions, varmints and
Native prisoners at Warkworth Federal 20 min JS 1989 a 900-year-old wizard. 0240
Prison. 0714 English 28 min Illustrates the origins of glaciers, English 12 min
examines the dynamics of glacial ice
URBAN GORILLA, THE (CC) flow, shows how glaciers operate as
103685 VH agents of erosion and demonstrates VARIABLES
60 min IS 1991 simple field investigative techniques for 102361 VH
Take an intimate and timely journey into stream gauging. 0380 English 20 20 min IJ 1991
the world of gorillas living under human min Variables are the features of objects,
care. Witness a heartwarming reunion materials or systems which can be
between a zookeeper and the gorilla he VALOUR AND THE HORROR changed. Students investigate
befriended more than 20 years ago. For descriptions see individual titles: variables and apply the information to
Meet a remarkable gorilla who paints 1945-1989 : THE COLD WAR real life problems. 0585 English
while in captivity, and visit an innovative [106917] 20 min
gorilla orphanage in West Africa.
Spanning three continents, The Urban VAN GOGH IN ARLES: IN A VARLEY
Gorilla will forever change the way you BRILLIANT LIGHT 104930 VH
see these magnificent creatures. 104903 VH
16 min JS 1995
Closed Captioned for the Hearing 57 min JS 1989
A portrait of Vincent Van Gogh’s Frederick Varley was a talented colorist,
Impaired. 0689 English 60 min draftsman and intimate observer of life
climatic 444 days in the south of France.
Focusing of the artist’s work rather than whose gifts were best displayed in his
THE US AND CANADA drawings and small watercolors. In this
001723 VH on his life, this compelling program
dispels many of the myths surrounding video, Varley, known as the "gypsy" of
25 min IJ 2001 the Group of Seven, returns to his
Take a trip with the Standard Deviants this legendary post-Impressionist
painter. 0983 English 57 min studio in Toronto after a sketching trip,.
as they show you the diverse people The camera moves about his studio,
and landscapes that make up North selecting examples of his canvasses
America! You’ll explore America’s VANCOUVER, SPECTACULAR and watching him begin a new one.
major regions and go on a journey BY NATURE 0714 English 16 min
through the home of hockey, Canada. 013134 VH
0414 English 25 min 30 min IJS 2003
This Video Post Card of Vancouver THE VELDT
USING MAPS & GLOBES was photgraphed by some of Canada’s 105608 VH
002152 DV best cinematographers. It includes the 24 min JS 1991
21 min PI 2004 following Vancouver sights: The Zoo, A home equipped with all the
Building on students basic Chinatown, Aquarium, Sailing, Skiing, mechanical comforts necessary to
understanding of maps and globes, the Stanley Park, The Skyride, The relieve the burdens of everyday living is
more complex concepts of latitude and Beaches, The Logger’s Festival, The the setting for Ray Bradbury’s
longitude are introduced. The equator, Air Show, Granville Island, The Sea frightening glimpse into the future.
north and south hemispheres, Tropics Festival, Gastown, The Bathtub Race 0140 English 24 min
of Cancer and Capricorn are defined and much more! 0033 English 30
and located down to minutes and min
degrees. Time Zones and the VENTE DE GARAGE (CC)
Internation Dateline come to life on a VANCOUVER SYMPHONY 106083 VH
world cruise. 0929 English 21 min ORCHESTRA 26 min 1992
105085 VH (Sèrie LES INTREPIDES) Dans cet
VALENTINE’S DAY 16 min PI 1996 èpisode, les deux enfants Paolo et
000513 VH Elementary School Concert. A Mellito organisent une vente de
25 min P 1994 promotional video for elementary garage. Un antiquaire en profite pour
HOLIDAYS FOR CHILDREN VIDEO school students that gives an insight voler une statuette de valeur et tente
SERIES - From cupid to heart-shaped into the magic of the symphony. 1022 de la revendre à prix fort à une de ses
candy and cards, Valentine’s Day is the English 16 min clientes. Les "intrèpides" vont la
day for sharing tokens of caring and remplacer par une copie. Français
affection. This video explores the VANISHING CRAFTS SERIES Langue Première K-7 0104 French
history behind Valentine’s Day and For descriptions see individual titles: 26 min
explains why certain traditions are BASKET MAKING [104847]
209
LOONEYSPOONS a room with rice paper walls. A trip you describes the attempts to settle in
000812 VH won’t forget! 0496 English 50 min Vinland, which many historians now
13 min JS 1998 believe to be in modern-day
The Wealthy Barber’s new adventure: LA VIE EN NOUVELLE-FRANCE Newfoundland. 0414 English 23
after creating the all-time best selling 107479 VH min
book in Canada, financial guru David 18 min IJ 1991
Chilton is going to try his magic again Dans le nouveau monde une race THE VILLAGE
with a low-fat, corny cookbook unique au monde emergait. Un peuple 107547 VH
dreamed up by two Ottawa sisters. He d’origine français restait fidele au roi 11 min PS
thinks the book could be a hit. But his tout en ayant dèjà des caracteristiques Authentic settings and pioneer
new partners’ business styles couldn’t de Canadiens-Français de nos jours methods are used to illustrate the skills
be more different than his own. 0194 dans leur pensèe et leur monde de vie. of the blacksmith, shoemaker, printer,
English 13 min 0066 French 18 min broom-maker, weaver and miller and
explain the importance of each to the
VENTURE VIE EN NOUVELLE-FRANCE, LA community. Also portrays the system of
For descriptions see individual titles: 107441 VH barter to exchange goods. 0495
PRISONS FOR PROFIT [101123] 18 min IJ 1991 English 11 min
Dans le nouveau monde une race
VENTURE : TECHNOLOGY AND unique du monde emergeait. Un peuple LE VILLAGE DU HAUT-CANADA
CHANGE d’origine françoise restait fidele au roi 107538 VH
000571 VH tout en ayant dèjà des caracteristiques 24 min IS 1967
26 min JS 1998 de Canadiens - Français de nos jours Version française de 971 VR 511.
Technology is creating new realities dans leur pensèe et leur mode de vie. 0495 French 24 min
and methods of getting things done in 0066 French 18 min
our homes, our workplaces and just VILLE DE QUEBEC : JE M’EN
about everywhere in between. We’re in VIENS VOIR SOUVIENS!
the midst of a world-wide technological For descriptions see individual titles: 106593 VH
revolution that is radically altering the LE VOL [000930] 30 min IS 1989
speed and manner in which information Une demi-heure divertissante, des
is stored, accessed and communicated. THE VIEW FROM HERE : A scènes et festivitès de la ville de
Not since our ancestors left the fields CANADIAN PICTURE SHOW IN Quèbec et de sa règion. 0068
and went to work in factories two 104706 VH French 30 min
hundred years ago has there been such 28 min IA
widespread transformation in people’s Video introduces viewers to the VINCENT : A DUTCHMAN-
lives. This program provides a lively richness and diversity of the National PORTRAIT OF AN ARTIST
overview of the changes taking place Gallery’s Canadian collection. 104904 VH
around us. 0194 English 26 min Designed for schools and museums as 26 min JA 1985
well as for the general public, the video Through van Gogh’s paintings and
VERBS is organized thematically, and features letters we follow the artist’s life from his
002041 VH works by Canadian artists from the childhood in Holland, through his years
23 min PI 2003 eighteenth century to the present. in Paris and the productive period in
The Wordswork staff decides on an Leading viewers through the galleries, Arles and St. Remy. 0449 English
action theme as they prepare the latest the video focusses playfully and 26 min
issue of their literary magazine, and imaginatively on a variety of paintings,
that can only mean one special group sculpture, prints, drawings and VINCENT ET MOI (CC)
of words : verbs. Viewers will have fun photographs. A short introduction on 106082 VH
playing along with the Wordswork the founding of the Gallery is followed 100 min KS 1992
team, as they put their knowledge of by an exploration of nine themes (Sèrie CONTES POUR TOUS) La
verbs to use in a fun word game! animated by quotes from well-known vidèo nous fair connaı̂tre Jo, une jeune
0414 English 23 min Canadian artists, which impart a Canadienne de 13 ans qui frèquente
personal flavour to the "acts" of this une ècole des Beaux-Arts et dont les
VICTIMS AND WITNESSES visual survey. 0714 English 28 oeuvres s’inspirent de Vincent Van
100931 VH min Gogh, son idole. Un jour, un mystèrieux
30 min S 1994 personnage achète un de ses dessins
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - VIEW FROM THE TYPEWRITER qu’il fait ensuite passer pour une
Subject: Victim and Witness Assistance 105840 VH esquisse de Van Gogh. La jeune artiste
Program. 0953 English 30 min 47 min S 1992 part à la recherche de l’imposteur. Par
Through selections from the works of la magie du cinèma, elle voyage dans
VIDEO LETTER FROM JAPAN ten of Canada’s finest writers, the le temps et rencontre son idole qui
SERIES nation’s cultures, peoples and l’aidera à dèjouer les faussaires. Le
For descriptions see individual titles: landscapes are explored. Compiled guide d’accompagnement contient des
MY TOWN, AND, NOBLES AND from twenty years of National Film suggestions d’activitès à rèaliser avant
SAMURAI : JAPAN BEFORE Board documentary portraits. 0714 et après la prèsentation de la vidèo.
PERRY [106430] English 47 min Français Langue Première K-7 0104
French 100 min
VIDEO VISITS: JAPAN THE VIKINGS
107070 VH 001991 VH VINCENT VAN GOGH:
50 min IS 1993 23 min IJ 2001 EXPLOSION OF COLOR
Japan, where bullet trains streak into Sailing 500 years before Columbus, the 104916 VH
the past, begins to unfold as you enter Vikings are credited with being the first 54 min JS 1990
a Zen temple, then witness an ancient Europeans to reach the New World. Filmed on location and in various
ritual in a Shinto shrine. Travelling Join our two young hosts as they speak museums throughout Europe, the
south to the resort of Ibusuki, you’ll with Leif Erikson as he recounts the program combines both the paintings
marvel at guests buried to the neck in history of the Age of Vikings. Discover and the words of Van Gogh to paint a
steaming volcanic sand. Leave your why the Vikings decided to leave their fascinating portrait of the brilliant artist.
shoes at the door of a ryokan and pad homes in search of fertile lands, timber 0350 English 54 min
across tatami mats to spend a night in and adventure.Then listen as Erikson
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VINGT MILLE LIEUES SOUS A VISIT TO WILLIAM BLAKE’S thought about the internal systems of
LES MERS INN volcanoes, and footage of an
106037 VH 105479 VH avalanche of hot rock fragments,
28 min JS 1993 18 min S 1986 craters, and eruptions illustrate the
Livroclips" sèries. Jules Verne. Thème: A collection of poems describing the power and hazards of volcanic activity.
Le courage. 0665 French 28 min curious menagerie of guests who arrive Earth Science 11 & Geology 12 0104
at William Blake’s Inn. 0846 English English 24 min
18 min
VIRUSES: THE DEADLY ENEMY
000587 VH VOLCANOES: EXPLORING THE
UNE VISITE A PARIS EYERS RESTLESS EARTH
24 min S 1996 106339 VH PH0469 VH
Topics covered include: Viral structure; 16 min IS 18 min IJ 1973
Living/non-living discussion A short tour of Paris. 0024 French This program introduces and examines
(comparison); Viral "reproduction"; 16 min the three basic types of volcanoes:
Immune system (antibody) production; shield, cinder cone, and strato volcano.
Viral infections...herpes simplex 1, VISUAL REALITY Also included is a survey of some of the
ebola, HIV; Vaccines against viral 000160 VH earth’s more than five hundred active
infections. 0104 English 24 min 25 min JS 1994 volcanoes. 0983 English 18 min
I LOVE SCHOOL SERIES - Uses
graphics, micrographs, and Physics Space Science and Earth
VISAGES DU CANADA photography of the eye to examine the Science
107491 VH various parts of the eye and its
30 min JS function. The role of the brain in VOLCANOES: UNDERSTANDING
Une jeune ètudiante explore le relation to sight is also discussed. THE HAZARDS
milticulturalisme et les contributions 0104 English 25 min 102535 VH
des membres de six groupes 18 min JS 1992
ethniques. Ce documentaire qui es VISUAL WORLD EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY.
prèsentè sous forme de projet de For descriptions see individual titles: Understand the processes that lead to
classe fait le lien avec le passè en WOODLAND / THE SEA [000184] one of nature’s most terrifying
employant d’anciennes photos et de phenomena - a volcano’s eruption.
vieux films. Il illustre le rôle qu’ont jouè LA VITESSE Live action footage illustrates the
les immigrants de sources varièes pour 102367 VH hazards volcanoes pose to millions of
faire du Canada ce qu’il est 28 min I 1990 humans around the world. 0599
aujourd’hui. Dans cette vidèo, Les concepts expliquès dans cette English 18 min
l’ètudiante nous prèsente ces six vidèo sont: les rèflexes corporels, la
canadiens de diffèrentes cultures qui vitesse du son et de la lumière, des LES VOLCANS
ont les mlmes prèoccupations et les techniques de course automobile ainsi 013037 VH
mlmes problèmes recontrès en tant que la course et la bicyclette, et leur 35 min IJ 1997
que membres de groupes minoritaires. rapport avec le concept de la vitesse. SERIE LES YEUX DE LA
Pourtant, un lien fort les unit: c’est la On discute ègalement de l’importance DECOUVERTE - Les videocassettes
contribution importante de ces nouveux de la vitesse dans des situations Les Yeux De La Deouverte constituent
canadiens au dèveloppement d’urgence (911), le rythme de la vie le guide d’histoire naturelle par
èconomique et social du pays. 0104 quotiedienne ainsi que le besoin de se excellence.Penetrez dans un "musee
French 30 min dètendre. 0104 French 28 min virtuel" tridimensionel ou la
photographie sur le vif vous entraine au
THE VISION QUEST : MYTH VOICES IN THE FOREST coeur de l’action. Grace a des effets
AND SYMBOLISM IN DRAMA 104446 VH speciaux et a un graphisme stupefiant,
000196 VH 46 min JS 1990 la nature prend vie a l’ecran. 0104
30 min S 1992 NATURE OF THINGS SERIES - David French 35 min
LITERARY VISIONS series - Focuses Suzuki explains in scientific detail
on Oedipus the King, with reference to about the escalating phenomenon of VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND
concepts such as myth, archetype, forest dieback and old-growth logging. DRILLS: A LEVELS APPROACH
ritual, ceremony, and masks. The 0189 English 46 min #
second half compares Greek drama 105261 VH
with traditional First Nations drama. LE VOL 30 min 1984
References are made to similar use of 000930 VH Designed to introduce skills and drills
masks. Rituals and values evident in 10 min P 1987 (beginner) level of competence.
Greek myths are also evident in First SERIE VIENS VOIR - En examinant la Includes a teacher’s manual for backup
Nations myths (e.g., themes of "pride" structure d’un oiseau et de differentes material. 0969 English 30 min
and "revenge"). 0104 English 30 sortes de plumes, Sophie comprend
min que le corps d’un oiseau est VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND
parfaitement adapte au vol. A partir DRILLS: A LEVELS APPROACH
d’un modele, le telespectateur peut #
A VISIT FROM CAPTAIN COOK 105262 VH
107370 VH construire son propre cerf-volant.
0953 French 10 min 30 min 1984
15:22 min JS 1981 Designed to introduce skills and drills
When world-famous explorer James VOLCANOES (CC) at the (novice) level of competence.
Cook took to the high seas in the 102598 VH 0969 English 30 min
1700s he had ships’ artists accompany 24 min S 1994
him to record first-hand the people and CHANGING EARTH SERIES - VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND
events in the far-away lands he visited. Presents a variety of regions such as DRILLS: A LEVELS APPROACH
Cook’s stopovers among the Nootka Mexico City, Iceland, etc., where #
Indians on the west coast of Vancouver volcanic eruptions have altered the 105263 VH
Island are featured in this film that uses landscape. Layers of volcanic ash 30 min 1984
old paintings to recreate his search for fragments and lava flows are studied to Designed to introduce skills and drills at
a northwest passage to the Orient. learn about different types of eruptions. the (intermediate) level of competence.
0714 English 15:22 min Both explosive and effusive volcanoes 0969 English 30 min
are examined. Graphics outline recent
211
VOLLEYBALL SKILLS AND de la nouvelle, il invite son ami Canard BAD GIRLS [000393]
DRILLS: A LEVELS APPROACH dans une randonnè en motoneige qu’il MILLION DOLLAR BABIES [000395]
# a empruntèe à Cheemo. Pour se
105264 VH rèchauffer, ils rentrent par infraction WALKING
30 min 1984 dans un chalet inhabitè et s’allume un 105464 VH
Designed to introduce skills and drills feu de foyer. Sans le vouloir, plusieurs 5 min IS 1968
at the (advanced) level of competence. choses seront brisèes. 0571 French Same as 809 MP 043. 0714
0969 English 30 min 30 min English 5 min
VOYAGE DANS DE NOUVEAUX W-FIVE: EXPERT WITNESS WALKING WITH CAVEMEN #1
MONDES 200233 DV 002139 DV
002075 VH 21 min JS 2006 50 min IJS 2003
53:09 min JS 2002 This is a case study of the failure of Episode #1 - Three and half million
David Suzuki helps us identify and due process in a criminal investigation years ago in East Africa, as a
understand various living systems. He and conviction, and its subsequent consequence of changing flora and
meets and has discussions with Julie effect on the wrongfully convicted and fauna, apes have begun to stand and
Payette and other experts in genetics, their relatives. Although not specifically walk on two legs. Following a close-knit
cardiology and space exploration. designed for classroom use, this piece troop of apemen as they struggle to
0414 French 53:09 min of conventional investigative journalism survive, we see how bi-pedalism opens
lends itself quite naturally to the door to an astonishing set of new
VOYAGE OF THE MIMI : PART 1 straightforward lesson application. It is skills and abilities that change the
102885 VH ideal for Law 12 students as they shape of human life on Earth. 0604
30 min PIJS 1988 examine the criminal process. As well,
Thirteen dramatic episodes tell the English 50 min
the program can be used to examine
story of a research expedition aboard and discuss investigative techniques
the Mimi to study whales off the coast and their inherent pitfalls. 0414 WALKING WITH CAVEMEN #2
of New England. Captain Granville, his English 21 min 002140 DV
eleven year-old grandson, C.T., and the 50 min IJS 2003
rest of the crew learn about whales, An astonishing creature has come to
NO MEANS NO dominate Africa - Homo ergaster, an
navigation, maps, computers and much 000392 VH
more. (Sequel entitled THE SECOND apeman with a much larger brain than
10:36 min JS 1995 any of its predecessors, with new skills
VOYAGE OF THE MIMI). Overview W5 SERIES - Considers the recent
guide: $30.00 0071 English 30 and a wider grasp of the natural world,
consent law determining what actions and who understand the most
min may be defined as rape in a court of complicated thing in the world - each
law. Discusses "specific consent given" other! Human evolution takes two very
VOYAGES DE GULLIVER, LES and participants under the influence of
106026 VH different routes 300,000 years
alcohol or drugs, etc. 0574 English ago.Experience how Homo sapiens
28 min JS 1993 10:36 min
Livrofolie" sèrie. Jonathan Swift. came to dominate the world. 0604
Thème: la satire. 0665 French 28 BAD GIRLS English 50 min
min 000393 VH
11 min JS 1998 WALKING WITH GRANDFATHER
THE VOYAGEURS W5 SERIES - Interviews with young (CC)
000664 VH women who have been involved in ILA005 VH
19:50 min IJS 1964 violence against other females. 84 min I
A video about the men who drove big Examines the attitudes of young This series of programs provides an
freighter canoes into the wilderness in women offenders and their reasons for introductory episode and five legends
the days when the fur trade was what they do and how they got to that done in a similar format. Five children
Canada’s biggest business. This video point. Some disturbing footage of a visit "Grandfather" at a youth camp.
recreates scenes of the early victim of a female gang fight. Could be "Grandfather" shows them a teepee
nineteenth century on the 5000 km useful for discussion regarding the case and the children choose stories that
river trade route to the Athabasca. With of the murder of Reena Virk. PREVIEW are depicted on the walls. These
songs by a male chorus, this video REQUIRED. 0574 English 11 min stories reinforce moral values and
presents a tuneful view of history. issues that have arisen during the
0714 English 19:50 min children’s walks with "Grandfather".
MILLION DOLLAR BABIES
000395 VH Closed Captioned for the Hearing
LES VOYAGEURS 10 min JS 1998 Impaired. 0406 English 84 min
900010 VH Intermediate Language Arts
20 min I 1964 W5 SERIES - The three surviving
Hommes simples, d’un naturel gai, les Dionne Quintuplets believe the Ontario
"voyageurs" s’appretenta rejoindre les Government, not content with cheating DISNEY’S HAUNTED
pays de l’Ouest canadien. C’est le 20 them of their childhood, have also HALLOWEEN
mai 1805. Depuis pres de cent ans, cheated them out of the trust fund set 000365 VH
avides de pelleteries, ils poussent plus up for their benefit. To find out what 10 min KPI 1990
loins vers le mer Pacifique. Stimules happened to the money, W5 hired a WALT DISNEY ANIMATED CLASSICS
par le seul desir de s’enrichir, ils ont forensic accountant to investigate, and SERIES - An animated pumpkin
contribue a decouvrir le Canada. his findings are clearly in their favour. It discusses Halloween and superstitions
0714 French 20 min seems like almost everyone who was with Goofy, showing the origins of
involved in their upbringing got rich, Halloween, and guidelines for safe and
UN VRAI FILS except for them. They now live together happy trick-or-treating. 0574
107272 VH in poverty with a total income of $700 English 10 min
30 min IS 1987 per month. Rosemary Thompson
(Sèrie LA BAIE DES ESPRITS) Quand reports. 0574 English 10 min WALT DISNEY ANIMATED
Renard Bleu apprend que ses parents CLASSICS
adoptifs Annie et Ron attendent un W5 SERIES For descriptions see individual titles:
nouveau bèbè, Renard s’inquiète qu’il For descriptions see individual titles: DISNEY’S HAUNTED HALLOWEEN
sera dèsormais mis à l’ècart de la GLOBAL WARMING [101072] [000365]
famille. Peu de temps après l’annonce NO MEANS NO [000392]
212
THE WAR BETWEEN US WASTE MANAGEMENT : TIME WATER- RESERVES AND
107494 VH FOR ACTION NETWORKS
95 min JS 1994 104330 VH 013202 VH
THE CANADIAN COLLECTION 10 min S 1990 20 min IJ 2001
SERIES - This bittersweet drama This is an information-packed overview TRANSIT ACROSS CANADA SERIES
follows the story of the Kawashima of the problem of hazardous waste. - Canada possesses the greatest
family, and brings to life the tragedy of Intended as a springboard for post- supply of fresh and salt water on the
one of the most shameful periods in screening discussions. 0714 planet. This video examines the
Canadian history–the internment of English 10 min country’s waterways, reserves and
23,000 West Coast Japanese networks, and looks at the important
Canadians during the Second World WATARI DORI: UN OISEAU role water has played in the past and
War. While not denying the wrongs MIGRATEUR present. WATER shows how this
done to innocent people during this 000969 VH precious resource has been both a
part of Canada’s history, the program 30 min S 1997 boon and a challenge. Early explorers
does not dwell on personal hurts, Memoires d’un pays Series - Ce video trying to locate the Northwest Passage
focusing rather on how the situation dresse le portrait d’Irene Tsuyuki, une to Asia ended up marooned and
brought people together. 0645 Nippo-Canadienne de la premiere shipwrecked on the treacherous ice
English 95 min generation qui a ete incarceree au floes of the Canadian Arctic. Yet
camp d’internement japonais de coastal waters have been treasured the
WAR II : TOTAL WAR Tashme, a l’interieure de la Colombie- world over for their bountiful fish stocks.
000860 VH Britannique, durant la Seconde Guerre 0714 English 20 min
25:51 min JS 1965 mondiale. Apres la guerre, elle est
repatriee au Japon avec ses parents.
It shows the major developments of the WATER SUPPLY IN CANADA
years 1939-1945, from the rise of Ce documentaire decrit aussi le role
qui a joue Winifrid Awmack, une femme 000295 VH
Nazism in Germany to the dropping of 20 min IJ 1998
extraordinaire qui a enseigne a Mme
the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 0714
English 25:51 min Tsuyuki et a de nombreux autres eleves How water is supplied; what it is used
japonais a Tashme, il y a plus de 50 for - domestic, industry, agriculture,etc.
ans. Les deux femmes etaient restees What are the benefits and costs of
THE WAR OF 1812 en contact l’une avec l’autre, mais c’est dams, effect on migration of mammals
107426 VH ce documentaire qui les a de nouveau and fish, river downstream. How much
28 min JS 1985 reunies. 0252 French 30 min is there? Discusses the sale of water to
A two part examination of the major the U.S.A. 0267 English 20 min
events and causes of this important THE WATER CYCLE (2ND ED)
historical event. 0066 English 28 LS0963 VH
min 14 min IJ 1980 WATERWORKS: AN
Stunning visuals illustrate the INTRODUCTION TO
WARRIOR CHIEF (NIGERIA) importance of the endless exchange of SUSTAINABLE DEVELO
107097 RE water between land, atmosphere, and 102670 VH
IS the sea. Evaporation, condensation 30 min IJ 1993
AFRICAN REPLICA: This plaque is a and the effects of the water cycle on Water changes form and is naturally
relic of a fascinating but little-known climate and the land are also closely recycled over time. Water does not
culture as practised in this once examined. 0983 English 14 min recognize boundaries between
powerful wealthy kingdom of West Life Science countries or continents. The Red River
Africa, with its capital of Benin. These of the North Watershed, which crosses
courtyard bronze plaques provide THE WATER CYCLE (CC) International, Provincial and State
exciting historical documentation into PSC012 VH boundaries is a perfect example of this.
the life-sytle of this 17th and 18th 11 min P We depend on the actions of people
century kingdom. (42 cm long) 0002 FROM THE WEATHER WISE SERIES within another country or province to
English - This video develops the concepts of ensure a supply of usable water. Just
evaporation, condensation and as we may depend on others, we must
precipitation. The concepts, which are also protect the water we use, to ensure
THE WARS OF RELIGION its quality for those who may depend
106872 VH clearly developed and summparized,
are highlighted by graphics and on- on us. 0599 English 30 min
30 min JS 1990 screen vocabulary. The program
THE WESTERN TRADITION SERIES presents students with questions for
- Program #15 - The Wars of Religion - WAVES AND BEACHES
consideration, as well as observations
for 150 years much of Europe is of nature. Several brief songs dealing 102665 VH
devastated by wars between the with aspects of the weather are also 20 min JS 1989
Protestants and Catholics. The Rise of included. 0264 English 11 min Examines the various shapes taken by
Trading Cities - in the midst of religious a beach in order to dissipate wave
wars a few cities learn that tolerance is Primary Science energy. Two beaches are compared - a
good for society and good for business. fairly steep one, a mixture of sand and
0574 English 30 min WATER CYCLE ; GO WITH THE shingle, and half a mile away, a flat and
FLOW sandy one. 0380 English 20 min
WASTE DISPOSAL 000037 VH
104333 VH 15 min I 1993
3-2-1 CLASSROOM CONTACT WAVES IN THE OCEAN
23 min TKPIJSCATI 1992 SERIES - 3-2-1 Classroom Contact is 102568 VH
Looks at the way we constantly a set of eight televisiion shows which
generate garbage and the increasing 20 min JS 1990
emphasize the process of scientific This secondary version of Waves
problems this is causing in disposal. investigation. Water Cycle : Go With
The video asks us to become aware of covers terms like refraction, reflection,
the Flow looks at the never-ending spectrum, oscillates and diffraction.
these problems and asks how and cycle of evaporation, condensation and
what we can do about it. 0267 Teacher’s guide included. 0267
precipitation. 0104 English 15 English 20 min
English 23 min min
213
WAVES ON WATER (REVISION) much more than just "having an idea". WEATHERING AND EROSION
000528 VH 0793 English 30 min (CC)
16 min IJS 1989 Art 102602 VH
Most waves are caused by wind 20 min S 1994
blowing over water. Using a wave tank, WAYS OF SEEING : EARTH SCIENCE VIDEO LIBRARY
this video shows how. It also explains RESPONDING TO LITERATURE SERIES - Covers weathering and
that, as waves approach the shore, 000193 VH erosion. It also shows how wind, water,
they slow down and move parallel to 30 min S 1992 gravity, and temperature change
the shoreline. The program goes on to LITERARY VISIONS series - Focuses contribute to the transport and
show how earthquakes cam move on critical approaches to literature and breakdown of rock fragments. The
water from the ocean floor to the previews selected dramatic scenes and formation of soil is covered as well.
surface, creating the huge, destructive interviews with authors in upcoming Glacial features produced by erosion
waves called tsunamis. 0350 programs. The historical role of are illustrated (e.g., U-shaped valley,
English 16 min literature in culture and literature as art cirque, arete, and glacial striations).
are addressed. 0104 English 30 Geology 11 & Earth Sciences 12.
THE WAY I SEE IT min 0104 English 20 min
104965 VH
JS WEATHER: A FILM FOR
Four experienced professional A WEB OF WAR (CC)
BEGINNERS (CC) 106936 VH
photographers talk about "tricks of the ISC033 VH
trade" they have discovered over the 52 min 1996
14 min I 1987 Combining original footage, interviews
years. English Through simple activities performed by and dramatic re-enactments, A Web of
children, the role of the sun in creating War accompanies three Canadians as
THE WAY THINGS WORK changes in weather is shown. Video
For descriptions see individual titles: they return to Europe to relive their
and graphics illustrate the concepts of wartime experiences: veteran
PULLEYS [013129] convection, energy, causes of wind,
WHEELS & AXLES [013128] Canadian officer Pierre Sevigny, who
thunder and lightning, and how water received Poland’s highest military
becomes condensed in the form of decoration; Michael Gutowski, a Polish
THE WAY THINGS WORK: rain, show and hail. After each concept
LEVERS cavalry officer who went on to found
is shown by experiment and graphics, Canada’s Olympic equestrian team;
013120 VH actual examples of weather forms are
13 min I 2003 and Krystyna’s cousin, Irena Bellert, a
provided. Closed Captioned for the member of the Polish underground and
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY Hearing Impaired. 0583 English
SERIES - In LEVERS, inhabitants of today a linguistics professor at McGill
14 min University. They recall the Warsaw
Mammoth Island have decided to enter Intermediate Science
their mammoth in a "heaviest uprising, the Normandy campaign and
mammoth" competition. To do so, they the liberation of the Oberlangen
WEATHER AND THE SEASONS concentration camp, among other
need to find the best method to weigh a 102728 VH
mammoth. After observing some pivotal events. The video chronicles
8 min P the little-known shared military history
children playing on a see-saw, Olive, a SPEAKING OF WEATHER: Mr. Sun
young Islander, is inspired to try a of Canada and Poland. 0714
explains basic weather concepts, English 52 min
simple machine called a lever to get the showing how phenomena such as rain,
job done. The Islanders then explore snow, lightning and thunder are the
the properties of the three classes of result of how the effects of sun and air WEE SING PRESENTS KING
levers and discover that scissors, nail movement. Live action and animation. COLE’S PARTY
clippers and tweezers are just a few WINNIE THE POOH DISCOVERS 105076 VH
examples of useful inventions based on THE SEASONS: Pooh’s adventures
the principle of the lever! Based on the 60 min KP 1987
introduce beginning science concepts King Cole’s Party is the charming tale
book by David Macaulay called "The and basic science vocabulary related
Way Things Work". 0574 English of your favorite nursery rhyme
to animal behaviour, hibernation, characters - Jack, Jill, Little Boy Blue
13 min temperature and weather patterns. and Mary (with her lamb) - as they learn
WAYNE NGAN 0645 English 8 min that gifts from the heart are the most
104692 VH special. 0817 English 60 min
65 min 1986 WEATHER FORECASTING
Wayne Ngan discusses and 000772 VH
19 min IJ 1999 WE’RE JUST AROUND THE
demonstrates his Sung dynasty kiln CORNER
project for the B.C. Art Teachers This program investigates weather lore
and early forecasting efforts and how 013340 DV
Association participants at the annual
conference held in North Vancouver. weather observations are taken - 15:51 min I 2005
0755 English 65 min whether manually by weather This program is designed for use with
observers, or automated weather pre-adolescent boys and girls, and can
WAYNE NGAN: REFLECTIONS stations, aeroplanes, weather balloons, be shown to a mixed audience. In part
OF EARTH ocean buoys, ships, or satellites. it uses animations of a male and
A00200 VH These measurements are then quickly female naked body to explain changes
communicated to a central point where to the human body during puberty.
30 min 1983
they are plotted onto a map. From this Concepts are clearly explained. The
EXPRESSIONS SERIES - On Hornby material is chunked for instructional
Island, in a house built partly from map, prognoses are developed by
weather forecasters with the aid of ease. 0983 English 15:51 min
driftwood, we watch Wayne Ngan work.
He is very sensitive to the whole computers which forecast the weather
pottery process -from the preparation numerically. In extreme weather THE WEST COAST INDIAN FINE
of the clay to the removal of the pieces conditions weather forecasters come ARTS SERIES
from the kiln. He shares his sensitivity into their own. A case study shows
how forecasters interact with For descriptions see individual titles:
by communicating the profound ROBERT DAVIDSON : YAA.7AA.ME
involvement in each step to viewers, so emergency services during bushfire
conditions. 0267 English 19 min : I’M IN AWE [104779]
that they can begin to understand the
true meaning of "creativity" -which is so
214
WEST WIND : THE ART OF TOM WHAT ABOUT MY RIGHTS? WHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME:
THOMSON 100923 VH BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM
104932 VH 30 min S 1994 013373 KT
20 min JS 1995 A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - 18 min P 2005
Artist Tom Thomson stands as one of Subject: Introduction to the Charter of Introduces young students (K -2) to the
the few who succeeded in transmitting Rights and Freedoms. 0953 English healthy concept that liking who they are
onto canvas the bold colors and 30 min can give them a strong sense of self-
outlines of a northern Ontario autumn worth and self-confidence. Designed to
and winter. How completely he WHAT CAUSES help children recognize and appreciate
accomplished this is proved by EARTHQUAKES? their own special qualities, the program
comparative shots of his sketches and 001037 DV invites viewers to see themselves as
the Algonquin Park landscape that was 25 min IJS 2008 capable and confident by making clear
his subject. 0714 English 20 min HEAD’S UP! SERIES - From deep into the many ways that can make them feel
the earth’s surface and atmosphere, good about themselves. (DVD and VHS
THE WESTERN TRADITION Bob MacDonald (Quirks and Quarks in binder). 0373 English 18 min
SERIES and Wonderstruck) explains and
For descriptions see individual titles: demonstrates complicated concepts in WHAT IS A COMMUNITY
THE AGE OF ABSOLUTISM a fun and logical way that all can 200262 DV
[106873] understand. Explore the mysterious 12 min P 2006
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION movements beneath our feet and see People, buildings and land - all combine
[107584] how buildings are designed to take the to form a community.All communities
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, THE [107006] shakin’. 0414 English 25 min old or new, large or small - have people,
THE COLD WAR [106888] sometimes from different parts of the
THE DARK AGES [106866] WHAT CHILDREN NEED IN world. All communities have buildings-
THE DEATH OF THE OLD REGIME ORDER TO READ places to work, go to school, places to
[106978] live. Learn about your community in
000301 VH
THE DECLINE OF ROME [106778] this DVD. 0414 English 12 min
30 min TA 1998
THE ENLIGHTENED DESPOTS
[106874] Marilyn Jager Adams, the author of
Beginning to Read: Thinking and WHAT IS A DESERT?
THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND 103126 VH
SOCIETY [106875] Learning About Print and Phonemic
Awareness in Young Children: A 13 min IS 1989
FIRST WORLD WAR: RISE OF THE LIVING DESERT SERIES -
FASCISM [106887] Classroom Curriculum, shares what
children need to know about reading Shows how geographic and weather
THE LATE MIDDLE AGES [106869] before first grade. They should know factors such as winds, mountains, and
REVOLUTION AND THE the letters of the alphabet, the sound temperature create one of nature’s
ROMANTICS [106956] structure of language, and the pleasure harshest and yet most beautiful
THE RISE OF ROME [106777] of books. Susan DeBeck, the producer, regions. 0574 English 13 min
THE WARS OF RELIGION [106872] is also a kindergarten teacher who was
so impressed with the intelligence and WHAT IS A FLOWER?
WESTERN TRADITION SERIES easy applicability of Marilyn Jager
For descriptions see individual titles: 103166 VH
Adam’s research-based information on 15 min I 1991
MESOPOTAMIA (CC) [106766] beginning reading that she invited her KINGDOM OF PLANTS SERIES -
to share her knowledge. 0328 Award winner. Students learn how
WETLANDS: EVAPORATING English 30 min flowers ensure the growth of new
HABITAT plants. See how the flower’s structure
200267 DV WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE encourages pollination. Close-up views
25 min PI 2005 WHEN YOU GROW UP? SERIES of insects gathering nectar and pollen
CG Kids - Follow along with Canadian For descriptions see individual titles: reveal life-giving fertilization. Pollen
Geographic Kids as they check out INVENTOR, PROGRAM 7 (CC) can be carried by birds and bats as
marshes, bogs and find out the [103712] well as by wind and water. 0689
importance of wetland areas. Sid and English 15 min
Idee go to the Wye Marsh Wildlife
centre in southern Ontario where they WHAT EXACTLY ARE
feed some Trumpeter Swans and go to MINERALS? WHAT IS A LEAF?
Wapusk National Park in Northern 200270 VH 103165 VH
Manitoba and see the seasonal refuge 11 min I 2003 15 min I 1991
for hundreds of polar bears. 0414 This video is an in-depth explanation of KINGDOM OF PLANTS SERIES -
English 25 min the chemical structure of minerals, and Varied in shape, size, and color, all
looks at properties geologists use to leaves perform the vital functions of
WETLANDS; RIVERS & identify them, such as hardness, luster, manufacturing food for the plant and
STREAMS cleavage, and crystal form. The video releasing oxygen through
013155 VH also explains the relationship between photosynthesis. Animation illustrated
minerals and rocks, and how humans the process. 0689 English 15 min
50 min IJ 1998
BILL NYE : THE SCIENCE GUY obtain minerals. 0414 English 11
SERIES - Wetlands: Bill Nye sloshes min WHAT IS A PLANT?
across American wetlands and gets 103163 VH
muddy to show us how swamps, bogs WHAT GOOD ARE ROCKS? 15 min I 1991
and marshes help control floods, filter PSC017 VH KINGDOM OF PLANTS SERIES -
water naturally, and provide a home for 12 min P Examines the different parts of a plant–
a lot of living things. Rivers & Streams: A Wonder World of Science film. its roots, stems, and leaves–and
Get wet with Bill as he follows the flow Wondercat learns about different kinds outlines their functions; uses animation
of rivers and streams. He tracks the of rocks, the minerals they contain and to reveal the food-making process of
origins of these bodies of waters and about rock collecting. 0299 English photosynthesis and explores different
shows us what impact they have on our 12 min kinds of plants and their habitats.
own lives. 0574 English 50 min Primary Science 0689 English 15 min
215
WHAT IS A SEED? WHAT IS WINTER? hunger for variety. Everything teens
103167 VH 102281 VH need to know about healthy eating and
15 min I 1991 6 min PJ the four food groups is right here in
KINGDOM OF PLANTS SERIES - As Shows how animals, birds, plants and irreverent, fun-filled morsels. Viewers
large as a fist or as small as a speck of people adapt to the changes winter follow a pair of engaging adolescents
dust, a seed is the beginning and end brings. Also shows the special fun with on a rollicking voyage of discovery. Our
of a plant’s life cycle. Learn about sports, as well as the extra work young hero and heroine are definitely
some of the ways in which seeds are involved. 0495 English 6 min into chips and soft drinks, but this video
dispersed. A time-lapse sequence of is nothing if not persistent, winning
seed germination reveals how new WHAT KIDS WANT TO KNOW them over with a banquet of gags and
generations of plants are born. 0689 ABOUT SEX AND GROWING UP information. Must viewing for anyone
English 15 min 000553 VH who eats! 0714 English 13:25
55 min I 1997 min
This video presents two sex educators
WHAT IS A SHORT STORY?: interacting with "real" kids asking "real" WHAT’S IN A HORN?
DISCUSSION BY CLIFTON questions about puberty, sex, and 105096 VH
FADIMAN sexual reproduction. Sensitive issues PS
002122 VH are handled in a straight forward and Clever animation and a lively sound
14 min IJS 1980 reassuring manner. Key points are track help students understand how
This program with commentary by illustrated with simple animation, clear horns produce sound; how pitch and
Clifton Fadiman, features clips from anatomical drawings, and range are controlled and how the
The Gift of the Magi, The Necklace and microphotography. After each segment, invention of the valve has enabled one
The Magic Shop. The program the video may be stopped to discuss trumpet to do the work of seven.
illustrates the art of the short story specific topics and/or answer related English
form, focusing on plot, theme, questions. 0104 English 55 min
motivation, characterization, mood, and WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH
style - and helps viewers appreciate WHAT MAKES WIND? (CC) TREATIES?
the short story as a literary form. ISC054 VH 000905 VH
0414 English 14 min 7 min I 1989 21 min S 2000
One of a series from "Science Using archival photos and interviews,
Essentials", this video demonstrates by this video follows a group of students
WHAT IS AUTUMN? experiments that differential heating of learning about treaty making in British
102279 VH the atmosphere causes air to move. Columbia in preparation for a class
6 min PJ 0352 English 7 min assignment. TREATY English 21
The beauty and colour of autumn is Intermediate Science min
portrayed as well as the meaning of
harvest time. 0495 English 6 min WHAT TO DO ABOUT STRESS WHEAT
(CC) 000253 VH
103908 VH 30 min PI 1997
WHAT IS COLOUR? Explore the most important food crop in
102407 VH 12 min KP 1993
Space explorer Zork becomes curious the world, wheat. Observe wheat grow
8 min I 1989 when he sees some children who look from seed to mature plant, ready for
SCIENCE ESSENTIALS SERIES - unhappy. "Why do Earth people get harvest. Follow changing technology -
Explains how reflection produces the upset?", wonders Zork. He learns that scythe to combine harvester. See
appearance of colour. 0470 English it is because of stress. Looking around, wheat being milled into flour. Watch
8 min he sees several examples of problems racks of spaghetti move into packages
that cause stress for both children and at a pasta plant. 0328 English 30
WHAT IS ELECTRIC CURRENT? adults and several ways in which Earth min
000036 VH people can get rid of too much stress.
13 min IS 1992 Closed Captioned for the Hearing WHEELCHAIR CHALLENGE
This film illustrates that there in an Impaired. From OUR WONDERFUL 002198 VH
electric current only when electricity BODY Series. . 0104 English 12 23:33 min IJ 2004
has a complete circuit through which to min MY BRAND NEW LIFE SERIES -
flow; that electricity can flow in either Rahaim, an able-bodied Torontonian,
direction; and that electric current is a
WHAT WE LEARN ABOUT discovers how tricky it can be to get
flow of electric changes that are in all
EARTH FROM SPACE around in a wheelchair. School
000584 VH corridors and crowded sidewalks
materials. 0585 English 13 min
25 min S 1996 become obstacle courses. He also
Through the use of satellite photos and discovers that beng an athlete doesn’t
WHAT IS SPRING? images, this video explains the use of require two arms and two legs. In the
102283 VH satellite data relating to the case of Rahaim’s new friend, Shane, a
6 min PJ atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, physical handicap can be an
The gradual but dramatic changes in and biosphere. It describes the benefits opportunity to blossom in many
the landscape as well as in the of using satellite data to explain the different ways. A brief guide appears
activities of people, plants and animals interacting and interdependent nature inside the video case. 0714 English
are depicted. 0495 English 6 min of physical and human systems. 0104 23:33 min
English 25 min
WHEN DATING TURNS
WHAT IS SUMMER? WHAT’S EATING YOU? DANGEROUS
102285 VH 013038 VH 101038 VH
6 min PJ 13:25 min IJS 2001 33 min I 1995
The effects of the long days and warm BEAUTY BEGINS INSIDE SERIES - Dramatizes the situation of a young
sun: increased outdoor activity and The theme of this video is healthy woman verbally, emotionally and
appreciation of the season. 0495 eating. How do you convince a physically abused by her boyfriend.
English 6 min teenager that there’s more to life than Opportunities for question and
junk food? You look at the issues from discussion are provided. The story is
their point of view and make them not resolved, allowing for the audience
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to draw conclusions and suggest is a tool for teachers, counsellors and alarming increase in cancer and teen
outcomes. 0104 English 33 min youth groups wanting to explore and smoking. 0714 English 23 min
address this issue. Illustrates how sex
WHEN THE WORLD BEGAN– trade recruiters lure teens away from
15,000 BC TO 1800 AD friends and family, gain their trust, then WHICH WAY TO CARNEGIE
(EPISODE 1A) force them into an often violent life on HALL
000971 VH the streets- sometimes in only 24 105023 VH
60 min IJS 2000 devastating hours. Background 55 min IS 1989
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY information and classroom activities A compelling portrait of seven young
SERIES - From the rich resource of are printed on the inside of the artists ages 7-16 performing on
native oral history comes the stories of videojacket. 0714 English 22 min violin,cello, and piano. The program is
the first occupants of the territory that narrated by Jon Kimura Parker, winner
would become Canada: how dozens of WHERE DOES SAND COME of the 1984 Leeds International Piano
distinct societies took shape, and the FROM? (CC) Competition. 0887 English 55
electrifying moments of their first 102607 VH min
contact with a strange new people, the 12 min P 1989
Europeans. Closed-captioned. One WONDER WORLD OF SCIENCE
Teacher Resource Package each, WHICH WITCH IS WHICH?
SERIES - An animated cat, called 101367 VH
available per series for grades 5-9 and Wonder Cat, and a narrator discuss
10-12. ($80.00 each) More information what sand is and where it comes from. 24 min PI 1985
available at http://cbc.ca/historys/ Erosion, properties of sand and states HOLIDAY SERIES - Follow the little
elemdownload.html for Elementary and of matter are topics covered in this bear and his friend the fox, when they
http://cbc.ca/historys/highschool for video. 0296 English 12 min celebrate Hallowe’en by putting on
Secondary. 0189 English 60 min costumes and accidentally assist in
catching robbers who are also
WHEN THE WORLD BEGAN– WHERE THE FOREST MEETS disguised as trick-or-treaters. 0772
15,000 BC TO 1800 AD THE SEA (CC) English 24 min
(EPISODE 1B) PR0534 VH
000972 VH 7 min P 1987
60 min IJS 2000 A young boy and his father camp on a WHISTLING SMITH
CANADA: A PEOPLE’S HISTORY beach bordering a rainforest. The 000469 VH
SERIES - From the rich resource of history and geography of this tropical 27:20 min JS 1975
native oral history comes the stories of rainforest in Northern Australia are Sergeant Bernie "Whistling" Smith
the first occupants of the territory that depicted. The music features the pounds the beat on Vancouver’s east
would become Canada: how dozens of dijeridu (didgereedoo), an Australian side: the hang-out of petty criminals,
distinct societies took shape, and the instrument played by the northern down-and-outs, and a variety of
electrifying moments of their first aborigines. 0296 English 7 min unsavory characters. His policing is
contact with a strange new people, the Primary unorthodox. To many a drug-user,
Europeans. Closed-captioned. One petty thief, or young woman drawn into
Teacher Resource Package each, WHERE THE RED FERN prostitution, he is more than the iron
available per series for grades 5-9 and GROWS (CC) hand of the law, he is also counselor
10-12. ($80.00 each) More information 105723 VH and friend. Here is a revealing insight
available at http://cbc.ca/historys/ 97 min IS 1974 into one side of big-city life and a tough
elemdownload.html for Elementary and The heartwarming tale of a young boy cop with a big heart. Award winning
http://cbc.ca/historys/highschool for whose hard work and determination film. 0714 English 27:20 min
Secondary. 0189 English 60 min help him to realize a dream and endure
a heartbreak. More than anything else,
WHERE ANGELS DARE Billy Coleman wanted a pair of hunting WHITE CHRISTMAS
000615 VH dogs. Following his grandfather’s 000443 VH
26:10 min S 1998 advice, Billy scripmed and saved until 26 min P 1996
Where Angers Dare is an intensely he had enough money to purchase the Highlighted by Bing Crosby’s
personal film about healing from two redbone hounds he longed for. unforgettable rendition of the title song,
childhood sexual abuse and torture. Closed Captioned for the Hearing "White Christmas," is a classically
Six men and women speak honestly Impaired. 0554 English 97 min animated journey into dream-come-
and eloquently of painful childhood true fantasy, laughs and fun! As our
experiences, subsequent journeys tale opens, young Peter and Dorothy
through hell, the turning points that set WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE have just finished their wish lists for
them on the road to well-being, the 105554 VH Santa Claus. While Peter asked for
’angels’ who guided them, and their 8 min PP 1992 every toy under the sun, little Dorothy
committments to buuilding a better From the book by Maurice Sendak. wished for something she had never
world for children. 0714 English Animated story about a boy who ever seen: a snow-white Christmas.
26:10 min creates a fantasy world inhabited by 0574 English 26 min
weird and horrible creatures which he
WHERE ANIMALS LIVE tames and reigns over as king. 1037
103256 VH English 8 min WHITE WOLF (CC)
15 min 1988 103663 VH
How familiar and exotic animals have WHERE THERE’S SMOKE 60 min IJS 1988
adapted to their environments. 0689 014339 DV Journey to the snow-covered slopes of
English 15 min 23 min JS 2005 Canada’s Ellesmere Island to observe
Looks at one of Canada’s most a remarkable pack of white arctic
WHERE DID YOU SLEEP LAST contentious public health issues. The wolves. Shielded by their remote
NIGHT? voices come from the heart of tobacco location and inhospitable climate, these
013209 VH country, in southern Ontario. Once a wild animals have not yet learned to
22 min JS 2002 prosperous crop for the region, the fear man. Closed Captioned. 0689
The sexual exploitation and recruitment golden leaf is known to cause the English 60 min
of teens into the sex trade is a reality in death of some 45,000 Canadians every
our suburbs today. This graphic drama year, and health groups cite the
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WHO MOVED MY CHEESE? position of urban First Nations youth. oasis. Rare creatures such as the
001829 VH 0104 English 48 min crowned lemur, the leaf-tailed gecko,
13:10 min JSA 2000 and the souimanga sunbird in THE
Who Moved My Cheese? The movie WHY APPEASEMENT? WILDS OF MADAGASCAR. Closed
version is based on the book written by HI0314 VH Captioned. 0689 English 60 min
Dr. Spencer Johnson. This simple 20 min SI 1980
movie contains profound truths about TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY
how we respond to change at work and WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE: POET
SERIES - The program tries to look at & DRAMATIST 1564 - 1616
in our lives. This animated movie can the 1938 Munich crisis as it appeared
be used as a meeting opener to E00858 VH
to those involved and uses newsreel
introduce changes you want to make, 55 min JS
commentaries to evoke the mood of the
or as a part of a complete interactive time. It starts with a brief introduction 0471 English 55 min
multi-media Learning Experience. This to Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister English/Language Arts
animated movie is based on the #1 from May 1937. He wanted to avoid the
best-selling business book, used in horrors of another great war at almost
large and small organizations around any cost. This policy came to be known
WILLIAM WORDSWORTH AND
the world. An amazing way to deal with THE ENGLISH LAKES
as ’Appeasement’. 0076 English
change in your work and in your life. 20 min 105870 VH
0695 English 13:10 min 28 min S 1990
History
Photographed in the Lake District,
WHO MURDERED D’ARCY which was the setting for much of
WHY GEOGRAPHY? Wordsworth’s composition, this
MCGEE? (HERITAGE THEATRE 000795 VH
#8) program gives an idea of the range of
17 min IJS 1997 his poetry. 0380 English 28 min
107457 VH To scandal reporter Wiley Beaton-
23 min IJ 1985 Smith, the study of geography has
HERITAGE THEATRE #8 SERIES - come to be meaningless. Why WILLY WONKA AND THE
There are only two times in Canada geography? is the question he poses CHOCOLATE FACTORY (CC)
that civil rights have been suspended: to his academic opponent, Professor 105729 VH
the FLQ crisis of 1970, and during the Pablo Pierpoint. Longitude and latitude, 100 min KPIJSCAT 1994
Fenian uprising. This story looks at the the Dark Ages, imaginary geography Join the expedition visiting the
murder of D’Arcy McGee in 1868, and and the wonders of early China are splendiferous movie version of Roald
the hanging of a man many considered brought together with humour as Wiley Dahl’s scrumptious children’s classic.
to be a scapegoat for the crime, Patrick comes to understand the importance of This marvelous musical never fails to
Whelan. 0645 English 23 min geography. 0585 English 17 min enchant viewers young and old. It all
starts when candy mogul Wonka offers
WHO WILL BE MY FRIEND? WHY THE CROW IS BLACK (CC) a grand prize tour of his factory to five
100183 VH PLA014 VH lucky contest winners, which include
23 min P 1991 15 min P 1990 Charlie Bucket and his Grandpa Joe.
This Learn About Living video provides Wesakechak, a powerful being in Cree By the time it’s over, they’ve had fun,
kids with entertaining dramatic mythology, is found in many Cree made mischief and learned that
productions designed to help them sort stories. In this tale, we learn how sweetness of heart is better than all the
out the big challenges of growing up. Ahawshiw the crow offers to help candy in the world. 1027 English
This is about a little girl’s first day in a Wesakechak. Ahawshiw is however, 100 min
new school. 0357 English 23 min rather vain and allows his vanity to
distract him from his responsibility. WIND AND AIR
WHOLE SCHOOL CLASSROOM Through his irresponsible acts, we
MANAGEMENT FOR CORE 000801 VH
learn how the crow becomes all black. 10 min P 1997
FRENCH Full-colour shadow puppets. Closed
001756 VH On a windy day the rats see an
Captioned for the Hearing Impaired. opportunity for offering trips across the
60 min TA 2004 0405 English 15 min
INSTRUCTIONAL INTELLIGENCE pond using a wooden raft and a kite.
DEMONSTRATION LESSONS Primary Language Arts Things go wrong and Duo finds himself
SERIES - Dr. Barrie Bennett leads sailing up into the air. This video shows
teachers and administrators in a WILDERNESS UNDER SIEGE some of the effects of the wind: flying a
discussion about Whole School 100857 VH kite, on a boat’s sail, and on a hang
Classroom Management. Profiles 48 min IA glider. 0585 English 10 min
French across the school, French as a A Nature of Things program.
component of literacy, Practical school- Documents the continuing battle to WIND AND WHAT IT DOES
wide responses in behaviour, group preserve our priceless natural heritage (REVISION)
dynamics and causes and goals of by examining two endangered regions: 000487 VH
behaviour; how the teacher can be Polar Bear Pass on Bathurst Island and
Windy Bay in the Queen Charlottes. 10 min IJ 1989
assertive while still being kind. 0075
English 60 min 0192 English 48 min Wind is moving air, and this video uses
experiments to show how heat makes
wind. Compared to higher latitudes,
WHOSE LAND IS THIS? THE WILDS OF MADAGASCAR the Earth’s equator gets more
000483 VH (CC) sunshine; consequently, the ground
48 min S 1997 103667 VH gets warmer. In places where the
This video provides a historical and 60 min IJS 1988 ground is warm, air gets hot and rises;
contemporary examination of the Land Just off the east coast of Africa, in places where the ground is cold, air
Question within British Columbia. Both Madagascar is an island unique in all cools and sinks. This movement of air
First Nations and Non-First Nation’s the world. Separated from the is wind. The video goes on to describe
viewpoints are explored. Featured mainland 165 millions ago, gale winds, hurricanes, and tornadoes.
interviews include: Ed John, Sera Madagascar’s flora and fauna have It also shows how meteorologists use
Manuel, Wilf Adam and Paul Tennant. evolved in near isolation. Join a team balloons and wind vanes to measure
Includes historical footage of Frank of naturalists as they trek to the island’s the wind. 0585 English 10 min
Calder and the signing of the BC Treaty remote Ankarana plateau to study the
Commission. It also examines the exotic animals of this forbidding wildlife
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WIND IN THE WILLOWS: FANCY WINNIE THE POOH AND THE bedtime,chores... and getting your kids
DRESS BLUSTERY DAY (CC) out of the local jail. 0527 English
105975 VH E00674 VH 125 min
20 min PI 1989 26 min P 1965
Invitations are received to a fancy- Animated adventures of Winnie the WINTER IMPRESSIONS
dress ball in Toad Hall, but when Pooh and his friends when a storm hits 102287 VH
everyone arrives, there is no sign of their homes. 0571 English 26 min 11 min KPI
Toad! The mystery deepens as the English/Language Arts All bundled up for the cold day, his
night progresses but soon the guests breath making frosty clouds as he
discover the Weasels have been up to WINNIE THE POOH AND THE walks, a little boy sets off to discover
their old tricks! 0941 English 20 HONEY TREE (CC) the joys of winter. No narration. 0495
min E00673 VH English 11 min
26 min P 1965
WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE Animated adventures of Winnie the WINTER PROPHECIES: THE
GRAND ANNUAL SHOW Pooh in his quest for his favourite food POETRY OF RALPH
105977 VH -honey. 0571 English 26 min GUSTAFSON
20 min PI 1989 105486 VH
English/Language Arts 30 min I
When the Grand Annual Show is
announced Rat,Badger and Toad are This film on Ralph Gustafson gives off a
all determined to win the Silver Cup for WINNIE THE POOH AND remarkable glow. Its winsome warmth
Best Entry. But one of them decides to TIGGER TOO comes partly from lyrical images of the
cheat and naturally,so do the Weasels! E00664 VH Eastern Townships of Quebec in both
0941 English 20 min 26 min I 1965 winter and summer, and from the
This animated program follows the music of Chopin which Gustafson plays
further adventures of Winnie the Pooh superbly on his piano. But the bright
WIND IN THE WILLOWS:THE as he meets Tigger. 0571 English charm of Winter Prophecies is derived
PIPER AT THE GATES OF DAW 26 min mostly from its glimpse of a life that is
105978 VH English/Language Arts unpretentious, yet nearly ideal. 0714
20 min PI 1989 English 30 min
Little Portly is lost while men are WINNIE THE POOH DISCOVERS
hunting otter along the riverbank. THE SEASONS WINTER SURVIVAL
Everyone,even the Weasels, set out to 102257 VH 104097 VH
look for him then, in their search,Rat 8 min P 1982 15 min IJS 1979
and Mole find something they have Who could better capture the wonder A dramatic film about two people -a
never dreamed of! 0941 English and beauty of nature’s changes than cross-country skier and a snowmobiler
20 min Pooh Bear with his delightful curiosity? -who separately became stranded in
Pooh’s light-hearted adventures lead the bush and are in danger of dying
WIND IN THE WILLOWS: THE naturally to an introduction to animal from hypothermia. The snowmobiler,
WEASELS’ TRAP behaviour, hibernation and weather well-prepared and aware of techniques
105980 VH patterns. Animated. 0574 English for keeping himself warm, copes well
20 min PS 1989 8 min with the situation while the skier must
The Weasels find a dangerous iron trap be revived by emergency treatment
left by Man in Wild Wood. Disobeying WINNIE THE POOH DISCOVERS administered by a group of well-trained
the animals ancient code, they set the THE SEASONS cross-country enthusiasts. The video
trap to catch and injure Badger. Rat and LS0480 VH clearly shows the part knowledge plays
Mole hear the terrible cry of pain and An introduction to beginning science in making survival possible. Same as
set off to helpbut they cannot get the concepts and the basic vocabulary 614 MP 842. 0714 English 15 min
trap open. 0941 English 20 min young students need to acquire for
learning about weather. Uses the lively WINTER: THE FOUR SEASONS
WIND IN THE WILLOWS: characters from A.A. Milne’s stories to SERIES
WINTER SPORTS explain hibernation, temperature and 102292 VH
105976 VH weather patterns. English 15 min PI 1983
20 min PI 1989 Life Science The pace of life changes in winter.
The first snow of winter sets Toad off Some animals hibernate; those that
on a new craze - to become the WINNING AND LOSING: THE don’t have a more difficult time finding
champion to the winter sports. ELECTORAL PROCESS AND food in a forest pond. The farm animals
Unfortunately, his lack of ability - and ELE have moved into the barn, where they
the intervention of the Weasels-spoils 100647 VH are fed crops harvested earlier. Birds
his plans. But the day still ends on a 30 min SA 1993 frequent a bird feeder. Other animals
happy note! 0941 English 20 min From the Remaking of Canada series continue their search for food also.
this program discusses electoral Deer browse in the shelter of the forest,
WIND IN THE WILLOWS: systems and the electoral process in and owls and foxes are out hunting.
YULETIDE ENTERTAINMENT Canada. In particular, mechanisms for 0689 English 15 min
105979 VH ensuring fairness in the Canadian
electoral process and the effect of WISHBONE : BONE OF ARC
20 min PS 1989
differing electoral systems on election 105731 VH
The annual Christmas entertainment at results are highlighted. 0574
Toad Hall is a wonderful opportunity for 29 min I 1996
English 30 min WISHBONE CLASSICS SERIES - In
Toad to show off. Speeches by Toad,
songs by Toad and Toad star of the Bone of Arc, meet Joan, a peasant
show. But things do not go quite as he WINNING AT PARENTING : child who hears heavenly voices telling
arranged and someone else steps into WITHOUT BEATING YOUR KIDS her to save her beloved France. She
the limelight! 0941 English 20 min 101193 VH becomes a soldier destined to lead her
125 min 1989 people against brutal English invaders.
KIDS ARE WORTH IT SERIES - This Will anyone listen to this poor,
WINDS OF CHANGE SERIES excellent program by Barbara Coloroso uneducated girl? How can she hope to
For descriptions see individual titles: gives parents and teachers a lead the French army to victory?
A MATTER OF PROMISES [107226] humorous approach to mealtime, Trouble brews for Joan when powerful
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men convince her followers and the of young thieves. Will they lead honest WOMAN WHO RAISED A BEAR
court that she is not a hero, but a witch Oliver to a life of crime? 0996 AS HER SON (CC)
who must be destroyed. Can Joan find English 29 min 101637 VH
a way to prove herself innocent? 0004 23 min I 1990
English 29 min WITNESS TO HISTORY: THE This animated Inuit folktale is about an
CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT elderly woman who raises an orphaned
WISHBONE CLASSICS SERIES 000274 VH polar bear cub as her son. Within the
For descriptions see individual titles: 15 min JS 1989 context of the story many
WISHBONE : BONE OF ARC Shocking scenes of the KKK in the representations of the Inuit culture are
[105731] 1920’s bring you to Washington,D.C. illustrated. The colour animation is
WISHBONE : FRANKENBONE where thousands parade in full regalia. innovative. The relationship that is built
[105733] Experience the horror of Martin Luther between the old woman, the cub and
WISHBONE : HOMER SWEET King’s assassination in Memphis and the young boy becomes strong enough
HOMER [105732] the investigation and mourning that to overcome problems such as
WISHBONE : TWISTED TAIL followed. Follow Dr. King’s historic surviving the winter. 0589 English
[105730] Selma March. Includes JFK’s stirring 23 min
civil rights speech,LBJ signing the Civil WOMEN IN THE MIDDLE AGES
WISHBONE : FRANKENBONE Rights Bill, the call for the Voting Rights
105733 VH 106882 VH
Act of 1965 and Gandhi’s famous 22 min I 1992
29 min I 1996 hunger strikes. 0599 English 15
WISHBONE CLASSICS SERIES - Shows rulers and noblewomen
min exercising administrative tasks
Meet Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant
young scientist. After two years of hard associated with their social rank;
THE WOLF AND THE LAMB, working women in their rural and urban
work and experimentation, he AND, THE BOY WHO CRIED
discovers the secret of bringing a contexts; women as independent
WOLF entrepreneurs and as wives
creature to life. To his surprise, Dr. 101611 VH
Frankenstein’s creation is horrifying contributing to the family economy; and
30 min P 1991 women participating in religious life.
and he abandons the monster. Lonely AESOP’S FABLES 1) THE WOLF AND
and rejected, the eight-foot beast seeks Illuminates the social history of the
THE LAMB: The moral of the first fable Middle Ages and dispels some popular
revenge. When the doctor’s friends are is One Thing at a Time. 2) THE BOY
murdered, Frankenstein knows who the misconceptions about the status of
WHO CRIED WOLF: The moral of the women. 0104 English 22 min
killer is. Now Frankenstein must search second fable is No One Can Believe a
the world to track down the hideous Liar, Even When He is Telling the Truth.
creature. Can the doctor find the THE WONDER OF SOUND
monster before he strikes again?
WOLF PACK Through instrument, voice and
WISHBONE : HOMER SWEET 103686 VH graphics, students easily discover how
HOMER 20 min KI 1991 sounds are produced and students
105732 VH A fascinating documentary which learn how we hear. Vibration is
29 min I 1996 follows a wolf pack from late winter demonstrated and children experiment
WISHBONE CLASSICS SERIES - In through early spring. Striking footage with the way sound travels - in the air,
Homer Sweet Homer, share the shows the hierarchical organization of through the ground and under water.
adventures of Odysseus, the most the pack, the actual birth of wolf cubs, 0929 English 13 min
heroic of the ancient Greek warriors, as the ways in which the young are reared
he returns home to Ithaca after the and how the adults hunt the caribou. WONDER WHY? SERIES
Trojan War. During his ten-year 0714 English 20 min For descriptions see individual titles:
voyage, Odysseus outmaneuvers the HOMES [000183]
sea god Poseidon, outwits the WOLFE AND MONTCALM MUSIC (CC) [105087]
fearsome one-eyed Cyclops, and 000436 VH
resists the spellbinding song of the 29:30 min JS 1970 WONDER WORLD OF SCIENCE
sirens. Odysseus must use all his History comes to life. The video SERIES
courage and cunning to manage one recreates the tense hours before the For descriptions see individual titles:
hair-raising escape after another. Can Battle of the Plains of Abraham, and WHERE DOES SAND COME
Odysseus survive to see his beloved then the battle itself in which both FROM? (CC) [102607]
wife Penelope once more? 0004 Generals Wolfe and Montcalm were
English 29 min fatally wounded. 0714 English THE WONDERS OF EARTH &
29:30 min SPACE
WISHBONE : TWISTED TAIL 102527 VH
105730 VH WOMAN SOLDIER 60 min IS 1992
29 min I 107053 VH Contains these 6 animated titles: 1)
WISHBONE CLASSICS SERIES - This 45 min IS 1989 64,000,000 Years Ago, 2) Evolution, 3)
series is designed to introduce students Follow Fumiko Ishikawa through basic Boomsville, 4) What on Earth!, 5)
to classic literature by way of Wishbone, training camp where she undergoes Cosmic Zoom and 6) Satellites of the
"a little dog with a big imagination." The three months of training in drill, Sun. 0714 English 60 min
two parallel story lines developed in command, marching, and combat,
each episode provide a model of how despite the fact that, as a woman THE WONDROUS WORLD OF
the universal themes found in classic soldier, she would never be called upon WEIRD ANIMALS
literature apply to everyday situations. to perform many of these skills. As she 103677 VH
In Twisted Tail, meet Oliver Twist, a completes her basic training and 32 min PI 1993
poor orphan hoping for a better life. His graduates with her class, she looks This fun and fascinating video safari
days in the workhouse are nothing but ahead anxiously to three months of features an amazing array of critters
hard work, little food, and no fun. When specialized training as a including: the very rare to the highly
he is only nine, he is falsely accused of communications expert for the Self endangered to what may be one of a
fighting and he runs away to London. Defense Force. 0749 English 45 kind to the incredibly bizarre. Come
In the backstreets of London’s slums, min along with Gary and Eric as they offer
Oliver meets crafty Fagin and his gang living proof that, although dinosaurs
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have disappeared, our old planet Earth referred to a peer mediation team WORLD OF DARKNESS, THE
is still inhabited by creatures almost where the core issue of the conflict is (CC)
beyond imagination. 0590 English uncovered. A very realistic portrayal of 101621 VH
32 min the mediation process in action is 3 min I 1994
given. . 0104 English 30 min A Yugoslavian Fable of a brave king
WOODLAND / THE SEA and his band of men who set off to find
000184 VH THE WORLD BETWEEN THE the edge of the world. Once there, they
30 min I 1994 TIDES cross over into the world of darkness
VISUAL WORLD SERIES - Provides a 002188 VH where they are faced with a choice
stimulus for outdoor art activities and 23 min I 2004 which leads to bitter disappointment
for the use/assembly of found objects. This award-winning video introduces when they return to their own world
Children are shown working creatively the diverse world found in the Pacific proving that virtue is not always its own
with materials found at the seashore Coast intertidal zone. Students are reward. 0599 English 3 min
and in the woods. 0104 English introduced to the varying living
30 min conditions of the resident plants and BIOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF
animals, as well as to the challenges LIFE
WORDLOVE WORLDLOVE they face as the environment changes 001777 VH
013370 DV with the tides and the weather.Even 14 min IJ 2003
46:40 min IJS 2006 students who have never seen this This program introduces students in
This is a story about the strength of environment will acquire a clear Grades 5-9 to biology: the science of
humanity and compassion...the understanding of intertidal life. The life. In this program, nine important
compassion of a class of young, 4th teacher’s guide lists all new vocab and characteristics of living things are
grade children from Cleveland school, provides questions and activities. Also presented. The characteristics used for
finding a way to reach out across the suitable for Biology 11. 0114 classifying living things into one of five
sea to connect with the children of English 23 min basic kingdoms (Monera, Protista,
Kalmunai in Eastern Sri Lanka whose Fungi, Animalia, and Plantae) are also
lives were torn apart by the 2004 presented in this highly informative
Boxing Day tsunami. What the North
WORLD DRUMS video. 0414 English 14 min
van kids have to offer is their words. 105112 VH
60 min IS 1988
Not money or material things... just
Filmed at EXPO ’86 in Vancouver, this
WORLD OF WILLIAM
heartfelt words that offer
documentary follows the gathering of
SHAKESPEARE, THE
encouragement and inspiration. E00865 VH
AVANTI English 46:40 min 250 drummers from around the world 15 min S 1984
as they come together for one gigantic Born in Stratford-on-Avon in
performance. The fulfillment of a
WORK OF THE HEART dream for John Wyre, composer and
approximately 1564, William
103868 VH Shakespeare went to London after his
leader of the percussion group NEXUS. marriage and became the city’s leading
21 min IJS 1991 0714 English 60 min
This video observes our hardest playwright. Shakespeare’s plays
working organ: the heart, the touched on universal themes of
constantly pumping power source of THE MIDDLE EAST AND tragedy, humour, compassion, and
our circulatory system. Gives special CENTRAL ASIA: LAND AND understanding that transcended and
emphasis to the importance of good RESOURCES brought into intensely personal terms
health care. 0350 English 21 min 001720 VH the tumultuous occurences of this
21 min JS 2002 Golden Age of England. 0937
In our first glimpse of this mysterious English 15 min
WORK OF THE KIDNEYS region, we see towering canyon walls
103867 VH framing an ancient temple carved from English/Language Arts
23 min TS 1991 sandstone. Stunning images such as
A person’s health depends on the tasks these, provide a backdrop for this THE WORLD OF WILLIAM
performed by the kidneys - the filtering, interesting and informative program on SHAKESPEARE SERIES
cleansing and regulating of the blood how people, animals and plants have For descriptions see individual titles:
plasma. Explains the concept of adapted to the Middle East and Central SHAKESPEARE OF STRATFORD
homeostasis. 0350 English 23 Asia region. English 21 min AND LONDON [105905]
min THE TIME IS OUT OF JOINT
[105906]
WORKING FOR CHANGE: WORLD OF ANCIENT ROME,
ACTIVE GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP THE (753 BC - 476 AD) WORLD POPULATION ISSUES:
014335 DV 106781 VH HOW MANY IS TOO MANY?
18 min IJS 2005 20 min IJ 1994 000294 VH
In the age of globalization, our world is Live-action footage from the city of 27 min IJS 1997
increasingly interconnected, yet the Rome and from Roman provincial This video presents a historical
gap between rich and poor grows every towns in Britain, is combined with background to world population growth,
year. It does not need to be this way. photographs of archival material to and different perspectives on how
Through our actions as government, provide students with a glimpse of life many people the planet’s resources
corporations and individuals, we can during ancient Roman times. 0964 can support. Using sample studies in
work for greater global fairness and English 20 min India, Rwanda, and China the video
justice. "Working for Change" explores explores the issues surrounding
the impact of our actions on the rest of THE WORLD OF CHARLES population growth and change. 0267
the world. 0983 English 18 min DICKENS English 27 min
105981 VH
WORKING IT OUT 14 min JS 1989 THE WORLD TURNED UPSIDE
100545 VH Born in 1812,Charles Dickens lived DOWN
30 min I 1992 through and provided a vivid record of 107480 VH
Depicts two teenage boys, Alex and two great periods of transformation in 24 min IS 1993
Robert, who have a major conflict on England’s history - the Industrial A Loyalist’s story - Loyalty to the King
the school bus. During the episode, Revolution and the Victorian Age. of England during the American
there are racist comments, put downs, 0941 English 14 min Revolution meant fight, flight and
ridicule, and fighting. The two boys are rebuilding a new life in Canada. This is
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one family’s story, re-created through WORLD WAR TWO fun, especially in poetry. 0868
the eyes of eleven-year-old Hannah 106914 VH English 23 min
Ingraham. This tale of hardship and 30 min S 1991
courage is dramatically re-enacted at Covers WW II from the invasion of X-POWER
the reconstructed King’s Landing Poland to the Nuremberg War Trials and For descriptions see individual titles:
Historic Settlement in New Brunswick. the hanging of the convicted Nazi war X-POWER : BATTLE PLAN:
0714 English 24 min criminals. 0380 English 30 min SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS
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WORLD WAR 1 : CANADA’S THE WRIGHT BROTHERS
ROLE 000908 VH X-POWER : BATTLE PLAN:
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30 min PI 1996 SYSTEMS OF EQUATIONS
ANIMATED HERO CLASSICS SERIES 002170 DV
30 min JS 1991 - This animated video tells the story of 15 min JS 2005
The story of Canada’s role in World the Wright brothers’ trials, frustrations, X-POWER SERIES - This program is
War 1, at home and on the Western failures and perseverance as they part of a visually engaging, animated
Front, is told using quotes from made their vision take flight. series that develops plot and characters
soldier’s letters original period songs, Appropriate for grades 4-6. Closed- while analyzing mathematical concepts.
archival footage, photographs and captioned for the hearing impaired. In this segment, the X-team employs a
posters. 0267 English 30 min 0574 English 30 min variety of strategies including graphing,
substitution, and elimination of a
WORLD WAR I AND ITS THE WRIGHT BROTHERS variable to solve a system of linear
AFTERMATH 001733 VH equations. This program is supported
013369 DV 23 min IJ 2001 by an online comprehensive teacaher’s
52 min IJS 2004 For centuries, people had looked to the guide that identifies suitaable points to
What events led to this conflict, and how skies and dreamed of human flight, but pause the program for classroom
did the world change as a result? Four it took Orville and Wilbur Wright, two discussion. 0167 English 15 min
segments explain the political setting, bicycle mechanics from Dayton, Ohio,
strategies, and realities of "the war to to turn this fantasy into reality. The LES YEUX DE LA DECOUVERTE
end all wars."Archival images and Wright Brothers tells their story through For descriptions see individual titles:
modern-day research form a compelling reenactments, photographs and LES INSECTES ET LES OISEAUX
account of how soldiers, citizens and footage of the brothers themselves! [002123]
nations fared during the war and its Viewers will follow along as the Wrights LES REQUINS [013055]
aftermath. 0373 English 52 min test their ideas about flight. 0414 LES VOLCANS [013037]
English 23 min
YOU ARE FREE
WORLD WAR II: CANADA’S A WRINKLE IN TIME 9O1105 VH
ROLE 002193 VH he sorrow of the Nazi concentration
106923 VH 2:08 min I 2004 camps becomes a human reality in this
34 min JS 1992 Closely following the plot of the award- program which focuses on interviews
This video looks at Canada’s winning novel on which it is based, this with five people who took part in the
involvement in the Second World War. production uses special effects that liberation. Intercut with the thoughts
Among the topics are: Declaration of give an illusion of reality to this fantasy and feelings of four American soldiers
War, Canadians at War on Land, Sea story. Language and context have been and one camp survivor is powerful
and Air, the Fall of Hong Kong, Dieppe, modernized to make it more accessible archival footage of holocaust realities.
Campaigns in Itlay and France and the to students. Video is best utilized after In the last ten minutes, important
Battle for the Atlantic. 0267 English the bookby Madeline L’Engle has been questions are raised about the
34 min read. From the Wonderful World of meaning of the holocaust and why it
Disney. 0058 English 2:08 min occured. 0470 English
WORLD WAR II ’THE EASTERN Social Studies
FRONT’ (PART 2) WRITE A LETTER
HI0526 VH 105343 VH YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU -
29 min J 1986 20 min IJ A GUIDE TO WILLS
NEVER AGAIN! SERIES - Part 2 tells When the kids of Hansen’s Gulch are 100934 VH
of how an entire generation of young about to lose their clubhouse to 26 min S 1982
men marched to their deaths on the developers, they write letters to the Explains the purpose of a will with
Eastern Front during the Second World government. They learn how to write regard to property and family
War. 1024 English 29 min both personal and business letters. responsibilities. Advantages of making
0983 English 20 min a will are discussed. 0809 English
History
26 min
WRITING FOR CHILDREN
WORLD WAR II ’THE WESTERN For descriptions see individual titles: YOU, ME & THE KIDS - THE
FRONT’ (PART 3) WRITING RESOURCES [002176] TEEN YEARS
HI0527 VH For descriptions see individual titles:
29 min J 1986 WRITING RESOURCES YOUTH AND CRIME [001719]
NEVER AGAIN! SERIES - Part 3 002176 DV
focuses on the Western Front as a 23 min PI 2004 YOUNG BASEBALL HEROES
young amputee is shown two different WRITING FOR CHILDREN SERIES - 107045 VH
pictures of WWII -an old newsreel The gang at Wordswork, a literary 14 min IS 1989
depicting an optimistic, heroic version magazine written by and for kids, is at it Faces of Japan, Series 1. The high
of the war presented to those back again! Using their own work as well as school baseball team in this video
home, and an archival film of thousands other kids’ stories and letters, the busy practices a modern Western sport
of Canadians being slaughtered at team of editors ventures into the wide which, as they play it, integrates many
Dieppe -their first, and for many, last world of writing and learns the ins and of Japan’s most traditional values. The
invasion. 1024 English 29 min outs of Writing Resources like series provides in-depth, personalized
dictionaries nd thesauri. Techniques profiles of five Japanese citizens.
History 0749 English 14 min
like rhyme, alliteration and
onomatopoeia can make writing more
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YOUNG NEGOTIATORS YOUTH AND CRIME edge of their small spice farm. As with
000510 KT 001719 VH 95% of Zanzibar’s population, Sophia’s
23 min JS 1998 24 min IJ 2002 family are devout Muslims.After
Young Negotiators is an adaptation of YOU, ME & THE KIDS - THE TEEN morning lessons at school she attends
courses offered by the program on YEARS SERIES - While some kids fall the madrasah, which is the religious
Negotiation at Harvard Law School. victim to a life of crime, some can be school where she learns about the
The course consists of ten ready-to- helped. Emily and Jessie try to help a Koran and Islam. 0414 English 15
teach levels, each approximately former gang member. Reinforcing each min
requiring 90 minutes of class time. The drama, real life situations are examined
Teacher’s Manual is complete with as teens, parents and experts discuss ZEA
overviews, cases, and wrap-ups for the pressures and realities of today. 105471 VH
each of the program’s ten units. It also 0390 English 24 min 5 min IJ 1991
includes facsimiles of all student Light moves across the screen. It
pages, copymasters of scripts and role- YUKON GOLD : A seems like the creation of the world...
plays, and a variety of assessment COMPILATION OF TWO or is it perhaps an orange, a glove, an
forms. There is a Student Activity book GOLDEN CLASSICS embryo? Zea is a delightful film about
where students can practice and apply 107496 VH perception and deception which lends
skills learned in class; Negotiation 28 min IA 1996 itself to all kinds of mystery games,
Cards for a class of thirty students to FROZEN GOLD OF THE KLONDIKE: especially those related to language
complete each activity, and a A lively historical look at gold mining in and science. No dialogue. Also
Negotiation video which introduces the the Klondike from gold-rush days to the available on 16mm film (see 809 mp
program and presents individual case present, using archival stills and 103) 0714 English 5 min
segments. 1060 English 23 min footage. A 1981 production. 17
minutes. GOLD: East of Dawson City, ZEBRA
NERVOUS SYSTEM giant dredges cut deep into the creek 000544 VH
000399 VH beds, unearthing gold-bearing gravel. 10 min PI 1990
16 min I 1994 This film offers a fascinating look at SILENT SAFARI SERIES - This silent
YOUR BODY SERIES - Animation, how gold is trapped and hand-sorted, safari focuses on the zebra - a horse of
medical footage, and classroom finally to emerge as precious gold brick. different colours. Its dark and light
experiments reveal the anatomy and A 1955 black-and-white production. 11 stripes obscure the outline of its body,
power of the nervous system, including minutes. 0714 English 28 min making it difficult for late-night predators
the brain – the body’s control center – to focus their attack. Because each
as well as the senses and reflexes. THE YUKON : OUR LAND, OUR zebra wears a distinct pattern of stripes,
0689 English 16 min PEOPLE SERIES zebras usually recognize one another
For descriptions see individual titles: in large herds composed of different
YOUR BODY THE NORTHERN NATIVE GAMES famailies. 0350 English 10 min
For descriptions see individual titles: [000401]
CIRCULATORY AND RESPIRATORY ZERO HOUR
SYSTEMS [103902] YUM (FOOD AND NUTRITION) 105609 VH
MUSCULAR AND SKELETAL 000890 VH 24 min JS 1991
SYSTEMS [103849] 15 min P 1999 In this story by Ray Bradbury, Mrs.
NERVOUS SYSTEM [000399] GOODBODIES SERIES - Great up to Morris notices that her seven year-old
date video on nutrition and on daughter has become preoccupied with
digestion. It shows food around the a fascinating new game called
YOUR DAY IN COURT: THE world. 0167 English 15 min Invasion. 0140 English 24 min
CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS
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30 min S 1994 YUXWELUPTUN: MAN OF ZONE DE HAUTE PRESSION :
A QUESTION OF JUSTICE SERIES - MASKS IMAGE CORPORELLE
This video series is a collaboration 000627 VH 001816 VH
between McGraw-Hill Ryerson (text) 21:35 min JS 1998 11:24 min IJ 2001
and TV Ontario (documentary. It Yuxweluptun: Man of Masks opens at SERIE BIEN DANS SA PEAU - Zone de
explores contemporary legal issued the Bisley Rifle Range in Surrey, haute pression caricature les forces qui
relevant for senior high school students. England, where Lawrence Paul se disputent les esprits et les corps des
Programs are designed to provike Yuxweluptun is shooting the Indian Act, ados. C’est l’histoire de deux miroirs
responsibilities. Legal issues are a performance piece to protest the qui s’affrontent dans un duel pour
explored through dramatic segments ongoing effects of the legislation on gagner l’adhesion de loyaux clients:
and documentary footage of landmark Aboriginal people. Back in Canada, l’un d’eux est le champion du corps
cases. Tape 1: The Criminal Justice "An Indian shooting the Indian Act" parfait modele a coups d’exercices de
Process. 0953 English 30 min opens at Vancouver’s Grunt Gallery musculation et de dietes, tandis que
where framed copies, riddled with l’autre puise a la "quintessence" par la
bullet holes, are on display. Interviews meditation et la medication aux herbes.
YOUR SKIN AND THE SUN (CC) with Yexweluptun, striking images of Le combat est aussi feroce que drole.
103862 VH his paintings and a visit to his virtual Chaque miroir propose une vision
13 min I 1988 reality longhouse provide a glimpse qu’ils pretend la meilleure et utilise la
Excessive exposure to sunlight is into contemporary First Nations art provocation, l’ironie et le persiflage
damaging to the skin and cancer is making and the politics of the artist. pour amener les ados a croire que
becoming a serious concern. How 0714 English 21:35 min leurs corps a besoin d’un remodelage
sunlight affects the skin, how skin immediat. Amusant, vif et tres
cancer develops and how to prevent it. ZANZIBAR - SPICE GIRL physique. 0714 French 11:24 min
Explains various sunscreens. Science 001738 VH
K-7, IRP 007 Personal Planning K-7, 15 min IJ 2001 ZOO / POST OFFICE
IRP 027 Biology 11 & 12 0772 This program features Sophia Humudi 103261 VH
English 13 min who is thirteen years old and comes 30 min P 1987
from Zanzibar, an island that is part of TERRIFIC TRIP SERIES - A TRIP TO
YOUR TOWN SERIES Tanzania. She lives with her extended THE ZOO - Come to a modern zoo and
For descriptions see individual titles: family in a large house which also meet giraffes, orangutans, a newborn
FIRE STATION [104174] doubles as a shop. It is situated on the hippo and a baby Malaysian Sun bear.
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complete with manicure! 0393
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