Subscribe | Sign in
Home Subjects Movies Documentaries Search

Our World

Report this video

Our World

In Darwin's Footsteps
BBC World News  |  November 11, 2009

Geography

News and current affairs
9-10 11-12
Classification: Not Classified Classification: Not Classified

As the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, David Shukman retraces his footsteps on the Galapagos Islands that are now threatened by tourism.

As the world celebrates the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth, David Shukman retraces his footsteps on the Galapagos Islands that are now threatened by tourism.

Report this video

More from this series
View All
Gabriel Gatehouse has been to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to hear from survivors of a massacre in the village of Tula Toli in Myanmar. This film contains harrowing testimony.

Our World: The Massacre at Tula Toli

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:58
Gabriel Gatehouse has been to a refugee camp in Bangladesh to hear from survivors of a massacre in the village of Tula Toli in Myanmar. This film contains harrowing testimony.
Selective mutism is a condition which deprives some children of the ability to speak at will. Our World hears from parents, and children, about living with the condition.

Our World: Why Can't My Child Speak?

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
24:25
Selective mutism is a condition which deprives some children of the ability to speak at will. Our World hears from parents, and children, about living with the condition.
Mosul: Living with Islamic State. Iraq's second city is closed to the outside world and controlled by its new rulers. With exclusive, secretly filmed footage of life in Mosul, Yalda Hakim tells the story a city run by Islamic State.

Our World: Living with Islamic State

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
23:38
Mosul: Living with Islamic State. Iraq's second city is closed to the outside world and controlled by its new rulers. With exclusive, secretly filmed footage of life in Mosul, Yalda Hakim tells the story a city run by Islamic State.
Life in India for single women can be tough. Rupa Jha meets single women across the country who are single and she uncovers some uncomfortable truths.

Our World: Freedom to be Single

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
26:13
Life in India for single women can be tough. Rupa Jha meets single women across the country who are single and she uncovers some uncomfortable truths.
Featuring news on issues around the world. It's been nearly a year since Saudi troops rolled into Bahrain to help crush a pro-democracy uprising.

Our World: Bahrain's Forgotten Spring

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:35
Featuring news on issues around the world. It's been nearly a year since Saudi troops rolled into Bahrain to help crush a pro-democracy uprising.
As America grapples with a deepening recession, white-collar workers are now losing their homes in increasing numbers. Paul Mason travels the country down the same road as John Steinbeck's migrants in The Grapes of Wrath. Visiting homeless shelters along the way, he unexpectedly finds a growing number of middle-class people who have ended up on the street.

Our World: Crossing Steinbeck's America

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
21:53
As America grapples with a deepening recession, white-collar workers are now losing their homes in increasing numbers. Paul Mason travels the country down the same road as John Steinbeck's migrants in The Grapes of Wrath. Visiting homeless shelters along the way, he unexpectedly finds a growing number of middle-class people who have ended up on the street.
Laura Trevelyan meets three New Yorkers all affected in different ways by 9/11. Their minute-by-minute recollections of that azure-blue morning convey the chaos and confusion which engulfed Manhattan as the twin towers were hit by hijacked planes.

Our World: That September Day

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:49
Laura Trevelyan meets three New Yorkers all affected in different ways by 9/11. Their minute-by-minute recollections of that azure-blue morning convey the chaos and confusion which engulfed Manhattan as the twin towers were hit by hijacked planes.
Featuring news on issues around the world. David Shukman visits Manhattan to discover how thousands of people have become seriously ill from toxic dust after 9/11.

Our World: Fallout 9/11

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:35
Featuring news on issues around the world. David Shukman visits Manhattan to discover how thousands of people have become seriously ill from toxic dust after 9/11.
Through interviews with relatives, biographers and politicians, James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader. Who is this man? And how has he consolidated Iran's Islamic Revolution?

Our World: Ruling Iran: A Profile of the Supreme Leader

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
23:19
Through interviews with relatives, biographers and politicians, James Reynolds profiles Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader. Who is this man? And how has he consolidated Iran's Islamic Revolution?
Sue Lloyd-Roberts travels undercover through Syria to the capital Damascus to find out what is really going on under Bashar al-Assad's rule.

Our World: Inside Assad's Syria

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:07
Sue Lloyd-Roberts travels undercover through Syria to the capital Damascus to find out what is really going on under Bashar al-Assad's rule.
Richard Wilson travels to the West Antarctic ice shelf to see the work of the British scientists who are investigating changes to the shape of the ice - and the possible consequences for our world.

Our World: The Vanishing Antarctica

Geography, News and current affairs

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, News and current affairs
22:00
Richard Wilson travels to the West Antarctic ice shelf to see the work of the British scientists who are investigating changes to the shape of the ice - and the possible consequences for our world.

Latest Geography programs
View All
It's wetsuits on for the team as they hit the surf to unlock the secrets of king-sized waves and fast-rising tides.

Fierce Earth: Waves and Tides

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:16
It's wetsuits on for the team as they hit the surf to unlock the secrets of king-sized waves and fast-rising tides.
Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Biology, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 7-8, 9-10 Biology, Geography, Earth and environment
21:59
Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.
After a physically testing hike across the spectacular Pyrenees, the seven pilgrims continue along the famous Camino de Santiago. to their eventual destination will be the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Pilgrimage: Road to Santiago

Religious studies, Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Religious studies, Geography
59:07
After a physically testing hike across the spectacular Pyrenees, the seven pilgrims continue along the famous Camino de Santiago. to their eventual destination will be the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.
Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities

Biology, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 7-8, 9-10 Biology, Geography, Earth and environment
22:35
Sir David Attenborough reveals the most intriguing animals he's met during his incomparable career. Each episode features two species connected by a distinctive evolutionary quirk.
An aerial exploration of China's vast interior, revealing the people who live in some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet.

China From Above: Land of Mountains and Rivers

Geography, Earth and environment, Asia and Australia

Years 7-8, 9-10 Geography, Earth and environment, Asia and Australia
44:05
An aerial exploration of China's vast interior, revealing the people who live in some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet.
Acclaimed historian Neil Oliver is joined by a team of local experts to celebrate New Zealand's unique history, people, archaeology, geography and wildlife in this stunning second series. Shot with the trademark Coast award-winning cinematography, this series transports viewers to a picturesque paradise. With a wealth of intriguing tales and inspiring locations to draw from, this is a fun and informative tour of a remarkable coastline.

Coast New Zealand: West Coast

Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography
44:01
Acclaimed historian Neil Oliver is joined by a team of local experts to celebrate New Zealand's unique history, people, archaeology, geography and wildlife in this stunning second series. Shot with the trademark Coast award-winning cinematography, this series transports viewers to a picturesque paradise. With a wealth of intriguing tales and inspiring locations to draw from, this is a fun and informative tour of a remarkable coastline.
In the wake of Trump's election victory, Ross finds a country riven by racial hatred and extremists on both sides arming themselves for a coming war.

Ross Kemp: Extreme World: USA

Intercultural understanding, Ethical understanding, Geography

Years 11-12 Intercultural understanding, Ethical understanding, Geography
26:34
In the wake of Trump's election victory, Ross finds a country riven by racial hatred and extremists on both sides arming themselves for a coming war.
Mike Theiss travels into the heart of the Boston Blizzard of February 2013. He witnesses first-hand how a major city in the US comes grinding to a halt after 36 hours of winter chaos.

Fierce Earth: Blizzards

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:25
Mike Theiss travels into the heart of the Boston Blizzard of February 2013. He witnesses first-hand how a major city in the US comes grinding to a halt after 36 hours of winter chaos.
Sophie Thomson gets a master class in pruning wisteria, Jane Edmanson pots up winter-flowering natives, Costa Georgiadis meets an urban farmer, Millie Ross plants a berry patch and Tino Carnevale makes a propagation unit.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:00
Sophie Thomson gets a master class in pruning wisteria, Jane Edmanson pots up winter-flowering natives, Costa Georgiadis meets an urban farmer, Millie Ross plants a berry patch and Tino Carnevale makes a propagation unit.
The team travel to Morocco, North Africa and to the Sahara Desert: the biggest hot desert in the world. Leo is put to the test as he finds out how to escape the deadly grip of quicksand.

Fierce Earth: Deserts

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:17
The team travel to Morocco, North Africa and to the Sahara Desert: the biggest hot desert in the world. Leo is put to the test as he finds out how to escape the deadly grip of quicksand.
Millie Ross and Costa Georgiadis learn how to read the plants in Kakadu, Jane Edmanson admires some winter magnolias, Josh Byrne shows how to keep your vegie patch productive, and Tino Carnevale gets some tips on grafting.

Gardening Australia: Kakadu Special

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:33
Millie Ross and Costa Georgiadis learn how to read the plants in Kakadu, Jane Edmanson admires some winter magnolias, Josh Byrne shows how to keep your vegie patch productive, and Tino Carnevale gets some tips on grafting.
In the city of love, Andrew Zimmern explores the delicacies of Paris, France; from indulgent steak frites and croque monsieur to baked croissant and baguette, sweet macarons and savoury crepes.

Bizarre Foods: Delicious Destinations: Paris

Design and technologies, Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Design and technologies, Geography
20:59
In the city of love, Andrew Zimmern explores the delicacies of Paris, France; from indulgent steak frites and croque monsieur to baked croissant and baguette, sweet macarons and savoury crepes.
The team investigates what happens when water becomes our enemy. Mike heads to Southampton to learn all about the most important flood rescue vehicle - the hovercraft.

Fierce Earth: Flooding

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
27:39
The team investigates what happens when water becomes our enemy. Mike heads to Southampton to learn all about the most important flood rescue vehicle - the hovercraft.
Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a garden of old-fashioned plants, Josh Byrne explores an art display that questions our ideas of weeds, Sophie Thomson meets a nut tree expert and Tino Carnevale has tips for newbie gardeners.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:08
Jerry Coleby-Williams visits a garden of old-fashioned plants, Josh Byrne explores an art display that questions our ideas of weeds, Sophie Thomson meets a nut tree expert and Tino Carnevale has tips for newbie gardeners.
Introducing dirtboy and scrapgirl! What happens when everyone in dirtgirlworld swaps jobs?

dirtgirlworld: Swap

Geography, Science, Sustainability

Years F, 1-2 Geography, Science, Sustainability
11:00
Introducing dirtboy and scrapgirl! What happens when everyone in dirtgirlworld swaps jobs?
Millie Ross meets an artist who creates cultural works with plants, Costa Georgiadis visits Clarence Slockee in his garden, Jerry Coleby-Williams shows different ways to propagate, and Josh Byrne plants out a wetzone.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
56:43
Millie Ross meets an artist who creates cultural works with plants, Costa Georgiadis visits Clarence Slockee in his garden, Jerry Coleby-Williams shows different ways to propagate, and Josh Byrne plants out a wetzone.
Could a remote island chain in Polynesia have been the centre of a thriving civilisation? New archaeological and geological evidence reveal an ancient world of human sacrifice and epic voyages.

Lost Continent of Pacific

Ancient history, Geography

Years 9-10, 11-12 Ancient history, Geography
45:01
Could a remote island chain in Polynesia have been the centre of a thriving civilisation? New archaeological and geological evidence reveal an ancient world of human sacrifice and epic voyages.
Costa Georgiadis visits chef Peter Gilmore's garden, Sophie Thomson plants summer-flowering bulbs, Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests onion substitutes for sub-tropical gardeners, and Jane Edmanson explores a native garden.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
58:01
Costa Georgiadis visits chef Peter Gilmore's garden, Sophie Thomson plants summer-flowering bulbs, Jerry Coleby-Williams suggests onion substitutes for sub-tropical gardeners, and Jane Edmanson explores a native garden.
Steve's epic adventure has reached Cuba, a colourful Caribbean island with a secret deadly side.

Deadly Pole to Pole: Cuba

Geography, Earth and environment

Years 3-4, 5-6 Geography, Earth and environment
24:29
Steve's epic adventure has reached Cuba, a colourful Caribbean island with a secret deadly side.
For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens.

Gardening Australia

Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies

Years 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Sustainability, Design and technologies
57:29
For almost 30 years Gardening Australia has provided practical, trustworthy and credible gardening advice to inspire and entertain. Join Costa Georgiadis and the team as they traverse the country unearthing the best gardens.
This program takes viewers on a journey to one of the world's coldest and most hostile places on the planet - the Yukon territory in Canada.

Fierce Earth: World's Coldest Places

Earth and environment, Geography, Science

Years 3-4, 5-6 Earth and environment, Geography, Science
28:18
This program takes viewers on a journey to one of the world's coldest and most hostile places on the planet - the Yukon territory in Canada.
Legendary wildlife filmmaker David Attenborough reveals the animals that have intrigued him the most, including the anaconda which can swallow prey twice its own body size.

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities: Expandable Bodies

Biology, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 7-8, 9-10 Biology, Geography, Earth and environment
21:21
Legendary wildlife filmmaker David Attenborough reveals the animals that have intrigued him the most, including the anaconda which can swallow prey twice its own body size.
Legendary wildlife filmmaker David Attenborough reveals the animals that have intrigued him the most, including the flamingo which spends its life eating with its head upside down.

David Attenborough's Natural Curiosities: Curious Feeders

Biology, Geography, Earth and environment

Years 7-8, 9-10 Biology, Geography, Earth and environment
41:53
Legendary wildlife filmmaker David Attenborough reveals the animals that have intrigued him the most, including the flamingo which spends its life eating with its head upside down.
Steve Backshall journeys to the remote Hawaiian Islands in search of three very different deadly carnivores. After days of searching the open waters for the mighty white tip shark, Steve eventually comes nose to nose with it.

Deadly Pole to Pole: Hawaii Carnivores

Geography, Earth and environment

Years 3-4, 5-6 Geography, Earth and environment
24:29
Steve Backshall journeys to the remote Hawaiian Islands in search of three very different deadly carnivores. After days of searching the open waters for the mighty white tip shark, Steve eventually comes nose to nose with it.
In the mid-13th century, scientists are discovering that a giant volcanic eruption wreaked havoc on the world. Studies of polar ice cores reveal it released more sulphur into the atmosphere than any other eruption in the past 7000 years. It caused summer to turn to winter, and likely left millions starving and dead. But the identity of the volcano was a mystery - until now.

Killer Volcanoes

Geography, Science

Years 9-10, 11-12 Geography, Science
49:58
In the mid-13th century, scientists are discovering that a giant volcanic eruption wreaked havoc on the world. Studies of polar ice cores reveal it released more sulphur into the atmosphere than any other eruption in the past 7000 years. It caused summer to turn to winter, and likely left millions starving and dead. But the identity of the volcano was a mystery - until now.

Teaching resources for the Australian Curriculum

help@enhancetv.com.au
EnhanceTV
Support
Legal
Heap | Mobile and Web Analytics
Follow Us
follow enhanceTV on facebook follow enhanceTV on twitter
Loading...