May 2017 Monthly Curriculum Library Update for Secondary Schools
Contents Biology Geography Media Arts Ecosystems The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Wonder 3 The Great Barrier Reef: Coral, Carbon and Climate Change 4 Megacities London 5 Mumbai 6 Analysing Cinematic Texts: The Dressmaker and Animal Kingdom Acting in Film 7 Production Elements in Film 8 Story Elements in Film 8 2 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
Biology Stills from our new series Ecosystems The Great Barrier Reef is an ideal case study for learning about the delicate ecological balance between living and non-living things, and the need for careful management in order to safeguard against critical threats posed by human activity. The Great Barrier Reef: A Natural Wonder Australia is home to one of the world s largest, most complex and amazing ecosystems the Great Barrier Reef. This video explores the reef s biotic and abiotic features, including coral formation and how changes in abiotic factors affect it; the food chain, nutrient cycle and carbon cycle; and the impact of human activity. It is an excellent resource for middle/senior students of geography, biology and environmental science. Mid Secondary - Snr Secondary Additional Resources 2017 16 min CC AR Story of the Reef The Carbon Cycle 3 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
The Great Barrier Reef: Coral, Carbon and Climate Change The future of the Great Barrier Reef, one of the world s most significant marine environments, is under threat due to modern industry and agriculture. Featuring interviews with reef experts, including the director of the GBR Marine Park Authority, accredited reef divers and a Reef Guardians cane farmer, this programme presents an outstanding case study of environmental management for middle/senior secondary students. 2017 15 min CC AR Mid Secondary - Snr Secondary Additional Resoures Report Card The Time is Now 4 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
Geography Stills from our new series Megacities This series examines two of the world s megacities London and Mumbai. It examines the factors that have shaped them over the centuries and what makes them tick today. These programmes are ideal case studies for middlesenior secondary geography students. London London is one of the world s most important megacities. It has long attracted people from all over the globe, as well as migrants from within the UK, and continues to do so today. This programme explores some of London s history and presents a range of information regarding its geography, economy, labour market, and standard of living in the 21st century. Mid Secondary - Snr Secondary Additional Resources Come on Over! The Pulse of London Life 2017 14 min CC AR 5 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
2017 16 min CC AR Mumbai Mumbai, the world s most densely populated city, has been a thriving commercial hub for millennia. Its population has increased massively over the past 50 years, and although it has slowed, growth continues today, placing the city s infrastructure under enormous pressure. This programme explores some of Mumbai s history and presents a range of information regarding its geography, economy, labour market, and standard of living in the 21st century. Mid Secondary - Snr Secondary Additional Resoures Disappearing Money People Power 6 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
Media Arts Stills from our new series Analysing Cinematic Texts: The Dressmaker and Animal Kingdom This series takes a behind-the-scenes look at the carefully constructed world of film. Students will learn how narratives and production elements are woven together to make the movies we love, using Australian films Animal Kingdom and The Dressmaker. Acting in Film In Animal Kingdom, David Michôd s casting choices make the characters all the more chilling and compelling to watch. In The Dressmaker, actors experiences, talents and natural inclinations are given room to shine. This programme explores the important role that acting plays, in order for the audience to connect with the characters on their screen. 2017 11 min CC AR Snr Secondary Additional Resources Casting Call Extension Activity - Historical Casting Who Am I? 7 2017 ClickView Pty Limited
Production Elements in Film The police arrive their headlights the only light in the overwhelming darkness In this programme, students consider how filmmakers use light and other production elements to create mood and tone, convey meaning, and stir the emotions of their audiences. This programme explores how production elements combine to create the cinematic experience by comparing and contrasting the two feature films. 2017 16 min CC AR Snr Secondary Additional Resoures Bingo! Lights, Camera, Action, Effect! Take a Shot Story Elements in Film 2017 19 min CC AR Her Singer sewing machine is centre of frame, like a case holding a weapon Costume design, character, and cause and effect are all important elements in film. This programme invites students to consider how these story elements work together to drive the narrative, while presenting different narrative possibilities along the way, in order to keep the audience enthralled to the very end. Snr Secondary Additional Resoures Compare and Contrast Pre-Viewing Terms and Effects Zoom In 8 2017 ClickView Pty Limited