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For The Juniors: Space
15:27

For The Juniors: Space: Space Travel

Season 1 Episode 4 ABC March 31, 2010

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In this program we meet Australian astronaut Dr. Andy Thomas. Dr. Thomas answers questions children are likely to ask about his experience travelling in space. Using footage ...

In this program we meet Australian astronaut Dr. Andy Thomas. Dr. Thomas answers questions children are likely to ask about his experience travelling in space. Using footage from the space shuttle and NASA to illustrate, Dr Thomas explains how you eat, exercise, wash, clean your teeth and work in space.

For The Juniors: Space
15:00

For The Juniors: Space: The Stars

Season 1 Episode 3 ABC March 24, 2010

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Stars have fascinated people ever since the beginning of time. In this program, students see some well known constellations such as the Southern Cross and the Saucepan which ...

Stars have fascinated people ever since the beginning of time. In this program, students see some well known constellations such as the Southern Cross and the Saucepan which appear in the night sky. Using their own words, children in the program give a simple definition of a star.

For The Juniors: Space
14:29

For The Juniors: Space: The Sun

Season 1 Episode 1 ABC March 10, 2010

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This program focuses on the way in which people make use of the sun in everyday life. For example, drying the washing or paintings, ripening fruit and providing warmth so ...

This program focuses on the way in which people make use of the sun in everyday life. For example, drying the washing or paintings, ripening fruit and providing warmth so that we can enjoy outdoor activities. The use of solar power as a form of energy is also introduced.

For The Juniors
15:25

For The Juniors: Celebrations - Celebrating A New Baby

Season 1 Episode 1 ABC February 28, 2010

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People often celebrate the birth of a new baby in their family. In this program a young boy talks about his excitement - and concerns - as he walks through a hospital to meet ...

People often celebrate the birth of a new baby in their family. In this program a young boy talks about his excitement - and concerns - as he walks through a hospital to meet his new baby sister for the first time. Later we rejoin his family as they bring their newest addition home.

For The Juniors
15:19

For The Juniors: Celebrations - Weddings

ABC February 21, 2010

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The romance and ritual of weddings comes alive in this fly-on-the-wall look at tying the knot. From an exotic outdoor Hindu ceremony to the rich formality of a Greek Orthodox ...

The romance and ritual of weddings comes alive in this fly-on-the-wall look at tying the knot. From an exotic outdoor Hindu ceremony to the rich formality of a Greek Orthodox service, this program shows children the range of cultural and religious forms a wedding can take.

For The Juniors
14:52

For The Juniors: Celebrations - A Monster Christmas

Season 1 Episode 5 ABC December 2, 2009

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With only two days to go, Dodly and Flynn are busy making the final preparations for their Christmas celebration. As expected, it's not all smooth sailing for the two ...

With only two days to go, Dodly and Flynn are busy making the final preparations for their Christmas celebration. As expected, it's not all smooth sailing for the two monsters, especially when Dodly discovers he has no money left to buy Flynn a present, and they encounter a reluctant turkey. Whilst looking for solutions to their problems, they uncover the history and meaning behind some of the traditions of Christmas.

For The Juniors
15:43

For The Juniors: Celebrations - New Year

Season 1 Episode 4 ABC November 25, 2009

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This program opens with the countdown to the end of a year. Graphics are used to explain the concept of one year ending and another beginning. Children are introduced to the ...

This program opens with the countdown to the end of a year. Graphics are used to explain the concept of one year ending and another beginning. Children are introduced to the idea that not all people celebrate New Year at the same time. We witness the strict rituals of a Jewish New Year celebration, both inside a synagogue and at home. We experience the unique sights and sounds of a Chinese New Year, from the hypnotic chanting inside a Buddhist temple to the raucous, vibrant dragon dances.

For The Juniors
15:01

For The Juniors: Celebrations - Christmas

Season 1 Episode 3 ABC November 18, 2009

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This program presents Christmas as a time when people show how much they care for others. Whether it's making presents or cooking up a feast, Christmas is portayed as a happy ...

This program presents Christmas as a time when people show how much they care for others. Whether it's making presents or cooking up a feast, Christmas is portayed as a happy time spent with family and friends. Scenes from a school nativity play help to explain the celebration's religious origins. Traditions such as sending cards, putting up a Christmas tree and writing a note to Santa are all illustrated. The program also shows the preparatoin and sharing of special Christmas foods from a range of cultures.

For The Juniors: Celebrations
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For The Juniors: Celebrations: Celebrating Achievements

Season 1 Episode 2 ABC November 11, 2009

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The planning, preparation and staging of a Year Seven graduation party is woven throughout this program. Achievements are defined as happy events that can take place both in ...

The planning, preparation and staging of a Year Seven graduation party is woven throughout this program. Achievements are defined as happy events that can take place both in private and public settings. Viewers learn that most people achieve things because they've worked hard and, in some cases, have special talents.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Safety - Water Safe

Season 1 Episode 4 ABC June 26, 2000

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This program has been designed to complement and conform with the rlssa aquacode program. Covers safety around the pool, supervision, float and wave procedure, reach to rescue ...

This program has been designed to complement and conform with the rlssa aquacode program. Covers safety around the pool, supervision, float and wave procedure, reach to rescue principle.

For the Juniors
14:44

For the Juniors: Safety - Travel Safely

Season 1 Episode 3 ABC June 19, 2000

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This program looks at road safety from the point of view of the child. Other areas covered are pedestrians, safe night clothing, seat belts and behaviour.

This program looks at road safety from the point of view of the child. Other areas covered are pedestrians, safe night clothing, seat belts and behaviour.

For the Juniors
14:32

For the Juniors: Safety - Play it Safely

Season 1 Episode 2 ABC June 12, 2000

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This program takes us out of the house into the suburban backyard or garden. It looks at hazards that can exist in apparently harmless environments like the lawn, the ...

This program takes us out of the house into the suburban backyard or garden. It looks at hazards that can exist in apparently harmless environments like the lawn, the vegetable garden and the garden shed. Raises issues of safe places to play etc.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Safety - As Safe as Houses

Season 1 Episode 1 ABC June 5, 2000

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This program opens with the proposition that houses are not necessarily as safe as they seem.

This program opens with the proposition that houses are not necessarily as safe as they seem.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Food B - Milk

Season 1 Episode 2 ABC August 23, 1995

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This program takes us from the cows in the fields through to milk being bottled in a factory and aims to dispel any misconception- in the city child that milk comes from a ...

This program takes us from the cows in the fields through to milk being bottled in a factory and aims to dispel any misconception- in the city child that milk comes from a bottle or a carton.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Food B - Fishing

Season 1 Episode 1 ABC August 16, 1995

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This program gives an insight into the very particular way of life of the fishers.

This program gives an insight into the very particular way of life of the fishers.

For the Juniors
15:45

For the Juniors: Food B - Vegetables

Season 1 Episode 3 ABC August 9, 1995

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This program includes a wide range of vegetables, some familiar and some a little more unusual. We meet a family who grows all their own vegetables. We see them planting, ...

This program includes a wide range of vegetables, some familiar and some a little more unusual. We meet a family who grows all their own vegetables. We see them planting, weeding, and harvesting. We visit markets in different parts of the world and see people buying and selling vegetables.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Friendship - Keeping Friends

Season 1 Episode 3 ABC June 28, 1995

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Andrew comes to stay with Liam overnight. They have a great time and get on extremely well.

Andrew comes to stay with Liam overnight. They have a great time and get on extremely well.

For the Juniors
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For the Juniors: Friendship - Losing Friends

Season 1 Episode 2 ABC June 21, 1995

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Gus, Liam’s best friend from his old school comes to stay at Liam’s house for the first time. Liam introduces Gus to Andrew his new friend. They don't get on. For Liam and ...

Gus, Liam’s best friend from his old school comes to stay at Liam’s house for the first time. Liam introduces Gus to Andrew his new friend. They don't get on. For Liam and Gus, things have changed.

 
 
 
Indigenous Australia in secondary school

Videos to stimulate discussion, inform and expose students to concepts and history surrounding indigenous Australia's history and culture.

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Indigenous Australia in primary school

Videos to stimulate thought, promote discussion, inform and expose primary students to concepts and history surrounding indigenous Australia's history and culture.

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
NSW HSC English prescribed texts

Challenge your assumptions about the world we live in with stories set by the NSW Education Standards Authority for HSC. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW stage 5 English suggested texts

Delve into the world of literary greats and modern classics with movies recommended by the NSW Education Standards Authority for stage 5 English. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

English

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
NSW stage 3 and 4 English suggested texts

Explore storytelling for stage 3 and 4 English with the diverse range of films and documentaries recommended by the NSW Education Standards Authority. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
Queensland secondary suggested film texts

From literary classics to cinematic favourites, these are some to the great films the Queensland Studies Authority recommends for English and film high school students. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

Drama

English

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts
 
 
 
SACE English suggested texts

The cinematic world is full of amazing stories and these are some of SACE Board of South Australia's favourites. These texts are amongst South Australia and the Northern Territory's suggested texts for secondary English and media arts. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

Critical Thinking

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Victoria primary school TV texts

Prepare yourself for some of (school) life's big questions with TV shows recommended by the Department of Education and Training Victoria for primary students. Please note, while these videos are recommended by the education department we suggest vetting them with respect to your school's film classification policy.

English

Intercultural Understanding

Media Arts

Personal and Social Capability

Science
 
 
 
The 'My Place' Collection

26 episodes of My Place, with stories ranging from a time before European settlement to the early 21st Century, My Place tells the tales of children across the generations, all of whom have a knack of getting into some sort of trouble. Expose students to the way our society has changed from the days before colonisation to the multicultural Australia we know today.

Asia and Australia

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Literacy
 
 
 
Get started with primary school clips

With classroom-ready clips for term 1, put some of the big issues of the summer in context, and discuss Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Safer Internet Day, Clean Up Australia Day and Harmony Day as well.

Asia and Australia

Critical Thinking

Geography

History

Intercultural Understanding

News and Current Affairs

Sustainability
 
 
 
Religious Studies in Primary School

Expose young learners to the different beliefs and traditions of the many religions and cultures that make up Australia.

Intercultural Understanding

Religious studies
 
 
 
Term 1 ready for secondary school

With classroom-ready clips and programs for term 1, put some of the big issues of the summer in context, and discuss Lunar New Year, Australia Day, Safer Internet Day, Clean Up Australia Day, International Women's Day and Harmony Day as well.

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
The primary school year in video

Get ready for some of the red letter days in the school calendar with this collection of videos for Australia Day, Clean Up Australia Day, Harmony Day, Easter, Ramadan, Anzac Day, NAIDOC Week, Book Week, Remembrance Day, Christmas and more.

Asia and Australia

Critical Thinking

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Australian History for Primary School students

Look back on the history of Australia and how it informs the debate around Australia Day. Consider the perspectives of Aboriginal Australians and others. Learn about significant people, places and events in our nation's history.

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history
 
 
 
Intercultural Understanding in Primary School

Give your students a window to the world with this collection of videos showing how children from all different cultures have things in common, as well as differences. Allow the children to learn about different traditions and folklore through entertaining, animated movies.

Geography

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Catch up on documentaries

Challenge the limits and assumptions of your students with this range of thought-provoking documentaries. Reveal new insights into Australian race relations, and the way the globe has changed socially and environmentally.

Earth and environment

Ethical understanding

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Soul-searching pilgrimages

Join some of the world's pilgrims on their journeys of personal and spiritual discovery, as they challenge their souls as much as their soles. Start with Martin Sheen on the Camino de Santiago or take a dip in the Ganges (and Hinduism) with Shaun Micallef.

Intercultural Understanding

Religious studies
 
 
 
Indigenous Australia in the movies

Explore the rich stories of Indigenous Australians in film through this collection of some of this country's most thought-provoking, engaging and challenging cinema.

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Media Arts
 
 
 
Indigenous languages

Learn and discover Indigenous Australian languages in celebration of International Mother Language Day with this collection featuring BTN, ABC Open and language with Ernie Dingo.

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Chinese New Year

Did you know 2019 is the year of the pig? Explore and develop an understanding about the Chinese New Year through this curated collection showcasing clips and videos about the magnificent celebration.

Intercultural Understanding

Religious studies
 
 
 
Spooky ways to spend Halloween

Discover stories and activities to share with your students this week for Halloween, from friendly ghosts to ghoulish makeovers.

Intercultural Understanding

Media Arts
 
 
 
Colours of India

The Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, is the perfect excuse to explore India's vibrant culture with your students. Discover the ancient origins and modern shape of the globe's second most populous nation.

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Families and communities

Use this playlist to allow students to explore different families and understand the reasons why certain people, events and days are important to themselves and their families.

Civics and Citizenship

Intercultural Understanding

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Respectful relationships for high school students

Classrooms are where respect and equality can be modelled as well as inform young people about violence and how it can be prevented. Share this playlist which focuses on building respectful relationships.

Critical Thinking

Ethical Understanding

Health and PE

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
The fight for Indigenous Australian rights

This National Reconciliation Week, learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' struggle for civil rights as Australia reconciles with its past.

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
All about Italy

Italy lies in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea Find out all about Italy, it's culture, food and history in this curated playlist.

Geography

History

Intercultural Understanding

Languages
 
 
 
Indonesian language and traditions

Indonesia is a diverse country with over 300 ethnic groups, and home to more than 700 living languages. Find all about Indonesian food, culture, language and relationship with Australia in this playlist.

Asia and Australia

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Pre colonial Australia

Before European people arrived in Australia in 1788, the way indigenous people lived was very different to how we live today. Find out more about their life pre colonialisation. (ACHASSK107,VCHHC082,VCHHC097,VCHHC121)

Asia and Australia

History

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Australia as a nation for primary students

Australia as a nation moves from colonial Australia to the development of Australia as a nation. Explore the factors leading to Federation and experiences of democracy and citizenship.

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history
 
 
 
Refugees

Gain new insights into the lives of the diverse individuals that who seek asylum in Australia and around the world with this collection of clips and documentaries.

Asia and Australia

Intercultural Understanding

Languages

News and Current Affairs
 
 
 
Cultural diversity

With Harmony Day marked on March 22 every year, help students gain insights into the importance of multiculturalism, diversity, and remaining open-minded to the beliefs and customs of other people.

Asia and Australia

Civics and Citizenship

Geography

Intercultural Understanding
 
 
 
Royal weddings

A royal wedding is a marriage ceremony involving members of royal family. This week we are celebrating the royal event the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Civics and Citizenship

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history

News and Current Affairs
 
 
 
The holy month of Ramadan

Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is a special time for Muslims. See how the community fasts from dawn and dines together come sunset with Behind the News and Compass. (ACHASSK065,VCHHK077)

Intercultural Understanding

Languages

News and Current Affairs

Religious studies
 
 
 
Freedom Day: the birth of a new nation

On April 27, 1994, millions of first-time voters cast their ballots in South Africa's first free elections, ushering in the presidency of Mandela. Learn about the enormous change from those who lived it.

Civics and Citizenship

Critical Thinking

History

Intercultural Understanding

Modern history

Personal and Social Capability
 
 
 
Heritage for generations

Dive into the Great Barrier Reef with Attenborough, explore Kakadu's Mountford rock art, peek inside the micro-worlds of the Galapagos, and be awed by the Great Wall of China when exploring the world's heritage sites.

Ancient History

Asia and Australia

Earth and environment

Geography

History

Indigenous Australians

Intercultural Understanding

Science

Sustainability
 
 
 
Chinese language and culture

Take your class on a trip behind the red curtain with these videos that will help young minds better understand Chinese language, culture, history and modern life in China. (ACLCHU110,VCZHU110)

Asia and Australia

Intercultural Understanding

Languages
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