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Grand Designs Australia

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ABC  |  June 30, 2018

Design and technologies
9-10 11-12
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Trevor and Francoise Sullivan plan to build a cyclone proof, tropical tree house that is windowless and based on the shape of a 50 cent piece. Trevor, a wood carver, is building it all himself with the help of generous mates.

Trevor and Francoise Sullivan plan to build a cyclone proof, tropical tree house that is windowless and based on the shape of a 50 cent piece. Trevor, a wood carver, is building it all himself with the help of generous mates.

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This is an absolute stand out in terms of its originality - incorporating a complete lifestyle sea change that revolves around a massive fibre glass shed, housing all the elements for a totally sustainable lifestyle, like animals and home grown veggies. It also includes a stylish two-bedroom pad for Trace and Ronnen - a couple of perfectionists. Brisbane based architects Donovan Hill have helped the boys design this 100m-long shed which includes an office, loft, stable, animal pen and garden kitchen, surrounded by internal herb and vegetable gardens. The structure will be clad in clear and opaque fibreglass with shade cloth protecting the gardens. This is truly an incredibly unique project.

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44:06
Germany is on the rise and Hitler has plans for world domination. He sees the battleship as the ultimate status symbol for his new Third Reich, and orders two vessels to be constructed that are bigger, more powerful, and more heavily armoured than anything else at sea. But the British will stop at nothing until Hitlers new mega-weapons are destroyed.
As European countries fall like dominoes to the all-conquering German armies, Hitler becomes convinced of his own military genius. He plans to invade Russia and orders the construction of a huge, heavily protected command complex of bunkers and buildings named the Wolfs Lair. But as he isolates himself in his concrete city, the war begins to slip from his grasp, and a conspiracy is hatched to make the secret base his tomb.

Nazi Megastructures: The Wolf's Lair

Design and technologies, Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Modern history, History
44:11
As European countries fall like dominoes to the all-conquering German armies, Hitler becomes convinced of his own military genius. He plans to invade Russia and orders the construction of a huge, heavily protected command complex of bunkers and buildings named the Wolfs Lair. But as he isolates himself in his concrete city, the war begins to slip from his grasp, and a conspiracy is hatched to make the secret base his tomb.
Nazi Megastructures returns with a third series that uncovers the hidden remains of some of Hitler's most ambitious projects, telling the stories of the engineers that built them and revealing how these structures changed warfare forever. In June 1940, the Nazis set foot on British soil. The Channel Islands, a British territory since the 11th century is now under German occupation. Hitler becomes obsessed with keeping control of this small corner of Britain and orders the construction of some of the most fortified structures in the Third Reich.

Nazi Megastructures: Hitler's Island Megafortress

Design and technologies, Modern history, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Modern history, History
44:13
Nazi Megastructures returns with a third series that uncovers the hidden remains of some of Hitler's most ambitious projects, telling the stories of the engineers that built them and revealing how these structures changed warfare forever. In June 1940, the Nazis set foot on British soil. The Channel Islands, a British territory since the 11th century is now under German occupation. Hitler becomes obsessed with keeping control of this small corner of Britain and orders the construction of some of the most fortified structures in the Third Reich.
Scarlett wants to surprise her dad by making a birthday cake for his birthday. Scarlett and a chef work together to make and decorate a chocolate fudge heart-shaped cake. Now it's time to blow out the candles.

This Is Scarlett and Isaiah: This Is Scarlett Making a Birthday Cake

Design and technologies

Years 1-2 Design and technologies
6:01
Scarlett wants to surprise her dad by making a birthday cake for his birthday. Scarlett and a chef work together to make and decorate a chocolate fudge heart-shaped cake. Now it's time to blow out the candles.
Bryce has double trouble in Adelaide as he helps twins Melinda and Trudi search for their first home in the cities eastern suburbs. While in Sydney, Veronica is with Alun and Ange tracking down a family nest in some of the priciest parts of town, the budgets healthy but so are the demands.

Location, Location, Location Australia: Manly and Adelaide

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
49:03
Bryce has double trouble in Adelaide as he helps twins Melinda and Trudi search for their first home in the cities eastern suburbs. While in Sydney, Veronica is with Alun and Ange tracking down a family nest in some of the priciest parts of town, the budgets healthy but so are the demands.
Since 1945, there have been no less than eight wars being fought somewhere on the planet at any given time. They have rarely been proper wars - with uniformed soldiers confronting each other - more often than not they have been guerrilla wars, and they have employed some of the most terrifying tactics. In this program, we examine the origins of guerrilla warfare and how they have subsequently given birth to the global phenomenon of terrorism. Each new decade brings its own developments in this strategy of war. The 1960s saw revolutionary politics become cool and suddenly every city had its own brand of urban guerrilla. In the 1970s, the increase in cheap air travel meant that terrorists were no longer confined to committing atrocities in their own backyard. Now they were free to send a message anywhere by hijacking and blowing up planes in the full glare of the media spotlight. But nothing could compare with the far reaching potential of the centuries newest type of urban guerrilla - the cyber terrorist, armed with the potential to cripple the world at the touch of a keypad. The world has changed, and a new age begun, and however interpreted or understood, it is an age of terror.

Strategy: The Genius of Warfare: Terrorism - War Without Frontiers

Modern history, Design and technologies, History

Years 9-10, 11-12 Modern history, Design and technologies, History
51:50
Since 1945, there have been no less than eight wars being fought somewhere on the planet at any given time. They have rarely been proper wars - with uniformed soldiers confronting each other - more often than not they have been guerrilla wars, and they have employed some of the most terrifying tactics. In this program, we examine the origins of guerrilla warfare and how they have subsequently given birth to the global phenomenon of terrorism. Each new decade brings its own developments in this strategy of war. The 1960s saw revolutionary politics become cool and suddenly every city had its own brand of urban guerrilla. In the 1970s, the increase in cheap air travel meant that terrorists were no longer confined to committing atrocities in their own backyard. Now they were free to send a message anywhere by hijacking and blowing up planes in the full glare of the media spotlight. But nothing could compare with the far reaching potential of the centuries newest type of urban guerrilla - the cyber terrorist, armed with the potential to cripple the world at the touch of a keypad. The world has changed, and a new age begun, and however interpreted or understood, it is an age of terror.
From manmade peaks to breaking scientific frontiers, host Danny Forster investigates China's phenomenal growth as the country embarks on its 13th five year plan, transforming from world manufacturer to world innovator.

How China Works: Lifestyle Revolution

Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Geography, Asia and Australia
43:32
From manmade peaks to breaking scientific frontiers, host Danny Forster investigates China's phenomenal growth as the country embarks on its 13th five year plan, transforming from world manufacturer to world innovator.
Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his great culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier - the man who turned eating into dining. The first great restaurant chef, Escoffier established restaurants in grand hotels all over the world and in these centres of luxury and decadence the world's most glamorous figures of the day would mix - actresses and princes, duchesses and opera singers. Catering to this international jet set, Escoffier produced fabulous dishes that combined luxury and theatricality, elevating restaurant food to an art form.

The First Masterchef: Michel Roux on Escoffier

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
58:49
Michel Roux Jr explores the life and influence of his great culinary hero, Georges Auguste Escoffier - the man who turned eating into dining. The first great restaurant chef, Escoffier established restaurants in grand hotels all over the world and in these centres of luxury and decadence the world's most glamorous figures of the day would mix - actresses and princes, duchesses and opera singers. Catering to this international jet set, Escoffier produced fabulous dishes that combined luxury and theatricality, elevating restaurant food to an art form.
Scarlett gets her first formal polka dancing lesson. Scarlett meets a polka dancer teacher who shows her to gallop, jump back and forth and spin polka style. Scarlett gets to dance with a partner to the beats of a live band.

This Is Scarlett and Isaiah: This Is Scarlett Polka Dancing

Design and technologies

Years 1-2 Design and technologies
6:01
Scarlett gets her first formal polka dancing lesson. Scarlett meets a polka dancer teacher who shows her to gallop, jump back and forth and spin polka style. Scarlett gets to dance with a partner to the beats of a live band.
Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke on Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter. Over 35 days and 18 mammoth challenges, the potters must make earthenware kitchen bowls, decorative raku vases, delicate but functional chandeliers and super-sized garden sculptures. Whose work will stand up to scrutiny and whose will come out of the kiln in pieces? Judging their craft skills and creativity are two leading lights in the world of pottery; ceramic artist Kate Malone, and master potter Keith Brymer Jones. Hosting the action, and holding the potters' mucky hands along the way is Sara Cox. Across six action-packed episodes, we discover the art and science of turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects. With its rich heritage, intriguing technical language and magical transformations, this program brings the messy and marvellous world of pottery to life.

The Great Pottery Throw Down

Visual arts, Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Visual arts, Design and technologies
59:41
Ten home potters from around the country head to Stoke on Trent, the home of pottery, in their quest to become Top Potter. Over 35 days and 18 mammoth challenges, the potters must make earthenware kitchen bowls, decorative raku vases, delicate but functional chandeliers and super-sized garden sculptures. Whose work will stand up to scrutiny and whose will come out of the kiln in pieces? Judging their craft skills and creativity are two leading lights in the world of pottery; ceramic artist Kate Malone, and master potter Keith Brymer Jones. Hosting the action, and holding the potters' mucky hands along the way is Sara Cox. Across six action-packed episodes, we discover the art and science of turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects. With its rich heritage, intriguing technical language and magical transformations, this program brings the messy and marvellous world of pottery to life.
Costa Georgiadis decorates his beard for Canberra's Floriade. Jerry Coleby-Williams gets the low-down on growing passionfruit. Tino Carnevale visits a Gondwana-themed garden. Millie Ross visits a garden designer.

Gardening Australia: Floriade Special

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
56:46
Costa Georgiadis decorates his beard for Canberra's Floriade. Jerry Coleby-Williams gets the low-down on growing passionfruit. Tino Carnevale visits a Gondwana-themed garden. Millie Ross visits a garden designer.
Isaiah loves to swim and today he visits an Olympic swimming pool. Isaiah meets a coach that teaches him how to do a cannonball, a star float, and a backstroke. Isaiah also meets and races a gold medal Paralympian swimmer.

This Is Scarlett and Isaiah: This Is Isaiah Going Swimming

Design and technologies

Years 1-2 Design and technologies
6:00
Isaiah loves to swim and today he visits an Olympic swimming pool. Isaiah meets a coach that teaches him how to do a cannonball, a star float, and a backstroke. Isaiah also meets and races a gold medal Paralympian swimmer.
Throughout human history, architecture has served to showcase power, express meaning and keep secrets. Now, thousands of years later, modern scientists are working to uncover the truth behind these mysterious structures.

Architects of the Ancient World

Design and technologies, Ancient history

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Ancient history
44:13
Throughout human history, architecture has served to showcase power, express meaning and keep secrets. Now, thousands of years later, modern scientists are working to uncover the truth behind these mysterious structures.
Greg and Trish plan to subdivide, sell the heritage cottage at the front of their block and build a new house the back. After setbacks and a re-think, they find themselves embarking on an epic upsizing adventure.

Grand Designs Australia: Battery Point Glass House

Design and technologies

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies
49:16
Greg and Trish plan to subdivide, sell the heritage cottage at the front of their block and build a new house the back. After setbacks and a re-think, they find themselves embarking on an epic upsizing adventure.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

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