Schlesinger Media. The American Revolution for Students. (2005). (Available from the Library Video Company at http://www.libraryvideo.com) Item #: V6140.
Plot Summary
These DVD’s provide a narrative of the American Revolution and include re-enactments, paintings, photographs, primary documents and locations to help tell the story. University experts also provide additional information within the narrative. The DVD's also include additional activities to help students understand the various issues at hand.
Critical Evaluation
Both American and British viewpoints are included, and a continuous timeline helps viewers keep their place. DVD’s also include teacher’s guides. This is a definite plus!
Reader's Annotation
This is a multi-volume series that showcases the American Revolution from both the American and British perspectives.
About Schlesinger Media
Schlessinger Media, founded in 1990, is a division of the Library Video Company. Products are created to support science, social studies, language arts, math, and health curricula. Programs are award-winning and originally-produced.
Genre
Multimedia (history)
Curriculum Ties
Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
*Students are presented with facts related to the American Revolution. American and British viewpoints help to provide a balanced understanding of this historical event.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5+
Reason for Book Selection
Students learn about the American Revolution in 8th grade; however, they rarely learn it from any other perspective accept the American one.
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Friday, December 4, 2009
Discovery School. Holocaust Heroes [Motion picture]. (2005). ASIN: B002UMLIES
Plot Summary
In the first part of this DVD, an examination of who might have betrayed Anne Frank and her family is presented and three suspects are revealed. Personal history about Anne’s family is provided and segments of her diary are used to explain what happened to them. The second part of this DVD provides a present day reunion of Holocaust survivors who, unlike Anne, were sent to the safety of their parents to evade capture by the Nazis.
Critical Evaluation
Although this is aimed mainly at the teen-age group, the pre-teens may find this helpful if they are studying The Diary Anne Frank. This DVD will be a worthy addition to their resources.
Reader's Annotation
This DVD is made up of two parts: 1) a focus on Anne Frank; and 2) Holocaust survivors.
About Discovery Education (excerpt from http://discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/)
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.
Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, LLC the leading global nonfiction media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more, Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning.
Genre
Multimedia (history)
Curriculum Ties
Social Studies and Geography
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about Anne Frank, as well as Holocaust survivors (present-day).
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 9-12
Reason for Book Selection
Students read the Diary of Anne Frank as part of their 8th grade core literature. This Dvd is a good addition to their studies.
Plot Summary
In the first part of this DVD, an examination of who might have betrayed Anne Frank and her family is presented and three suspects are revealed. Personal history about Anne’s family is provided and segments of her diary are used to explain what happened to them. The second part of this DVD provides a present day reunion of Holocaust survivors who, unlike Anne, were sent to the safety of their parents to evade capture by the Nazis.
Critical Evaluation
Although this is aimed mainly at the teen-age group, the pre-teens may find this helpful if they are studying The Diary Anne Frank. This DVD will be a worthy addition to their resources.
Reader's Annotation
This DVD is made up of two parts: 1) a focus on Anne Frank; and 2) Holocaust survivors.
About Discovery Education (excerpt from http://discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/)
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.
Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, LLC the leading global nonfiction media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more, Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning.
Genre
Multimedia (history)
Curriculum Ties
Social Studies and Geography
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about Anne Frank, as well as Holocaust survivors (present-day).
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 9-12
Reason for Book Selection
Students read the Diary of Anne Frank as part of their 8th grade core literature. This Dvd is a good addition to their studies.
Cameron, James (Producer & Director). Aliens of the Deep [Motion Picture]. Walt Disney Pictures (2005). ASIN: B000AJJNHW
Plot Summary
In this movie, James Cameron explores the deepest parts of the ocean. He dives into the ocean with amazing technology in the form of submersibles and other interesting and advanced technology. He encounters strange and wondrous sea creatures that look like they came from one of his science fiction movies. With these strange creatures, the film takes the unique direction that they are down deep in the ocean to study biological life. They are interested in living creatures in outer space and believe that these sea creatures are the closest animals on the planet possibly like them.
Critical Evaluation
This interesting twist on ocean documentary makes this an enjoyable film that sparks the imagination. Creative special effects and amazing cinematography fill this movie from beginning to end. This is a good film that shows just how strange the ocean really can be.
Reader's Annotation
Academy Award-winning director, James Cameron, takes a closer look at the deepest parts of the ocean.
About the Director
James Cameron, born in 1954, is a Canadian movie director, screenwriter, producer, and film inventor. His works include The Terminator, Titanic, and the soon to be released Avatar. Cameron has also created documentary films, such as Aliens of the Deep.
Genre
Multimedia
Curriculum Ties
Science
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about sea creatures while experiencing the ocean depth through amazing 3-D technologies.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Young Adult
Reason for Book Selection
Cameron in as amazing director. Students love learning about new technologies, and Cameron does an awesome job showing how he uses these new gadgets.
Plot Summary
In this movie, James Cameron explores the deepest parts of the ocean. He dives into the ocean with amazing technology in the form of submersibles and other interesting and advanced technology. He encounters strange and wondrous sea creatures that look like they came from one of his science fiction movies. With these strange creatures, the film takes the unique direction that they are down deep in the ocean to study biological life. They are interested in living creatures in outer space and believe that these sea creatures are the closest animals on the planet possibly like them.
Critical Evaluation
This interesting twist on ocean documentary makes this an enjoyable film that sparks the imagination. Creative special effects and amazing cinematography fill this movie from beginning to end. This is a good film that shows just how strange the ocean really can be.
Reader's Annotation
Academy Award-winning director, James Cameron, takes a closer look at the deepest parts of the ocean.
About the Director
James Cameron, born in 1954, is a Canadian movie director, screenwriter, producer, and film inventor. His works include The Terminator, Titanic, and the soon to be released Avatar. Cameron has also created documentary films, such as Aliens of the Deep.
Genre
Multimedia
Curriculum Ties
Science
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about sea creatures while experiencing the ocean depth through amazing 3-D technologies.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Young Adult
Reason for Book Selection
Cameron in as amazing director. Students love learning about new technologies, and Cameron does an awesome job showing how he uses these new gadgets.
Philbrick, Nathaniel. Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex. Audio Bookshelf (2005). (Audio book read by Taylor Mali. Available in CD, cassette, preloaded digital audio player, and printed book.) Preloaded digital audio player: ISBN-10: 1605146048
Plot Summary
This audiobook begins with a lively whaling song. In this true story, the 1821 whaling ship, Essex, is attacked and sunk by an enraged whale. Twenty members of the crew jump into leaky lifeboats. After 3 months in the lifeboats, only 3 crew members survive.
Critical Evaluation
The story is gripping, but also gruesome. Listeners beware!
Reader's Annotation
This is a true story about the 1821 whaling ship that is attacked by an angry whale.
About the Audio Bookshelf
Heather Frederick founded Audio Bookshelf, an award-winning producer and publisher of audio books, in 1992. Each audio book in Audio Bookshelf contains reviews, and some entries even have Curriculum Connections.
Genre
Multimedia (audio book)
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about the 1812 whaling ship that gets attacked by a whale. Only three crew members end up surviving.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5-8
Reason for Book Selection
Students of all ages enjoy listening to stories on tape – fiction and nonfiction.
Plot Summary
This audiobook begins with a lively whaling song. In this true story, the 1821 whaling ship, Essex, is attacked and sunk by an enraged whale. Twenty members of the crew jump into leaky lifeboats. After 3 months in the lifeboats, only 3 crew members survive.
Critical Evaluation
The story is gripping, but also gruesome. Listeners beware!
Reader's Annotation
This is a true story about the 1821 whaling ship that is attacked by an angry whale.
About the Audio Bookshelf
Heather Frederick founded Audio Bookshelf, an award-winning producer and publisher of audio books, in 1992. Each audio book in Audio Bookshelf contains reviews, and some entries even have Curriculum Connections.
Genre
Multimedia (audio book)
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about the 1812 whaling ship that gets attacked by a whale. Only three crew members end up surviving.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5-8
Reason for Book Selection
Students of all ages enjoy listening to stories on tape – fiction and nonfiction.
Discovery Channel School. The Middle East: Land of Contrast [DVD]. (2004). ASIN: B002ABINP6
Plot Summary and Short Evaluation
This DVD is a fun-filled and action-packed quest for the wonders of the Middle East. First you will learn about ancient trade routes and the three cities that were most important: Jerusalem, Aleppo, and Istanbul. You can wander through the bustling bazaars that haven’t changed much over the years, and learn about the goods that made each city famous. Next in store is an exciting trip through Jordan, guided by King Abdullah himself! You may think he’s too cool to be a king: he loves motorcycles, helicopters, hang gliders, speedboats, scuba diving and a new sport—sand surfing! He will take you on all these adventures while showing you lost cities, ancient tombs and amazing natural beauty. Better than any travel video, this inside tour of Jordan is unforgettable. After that, the final section of the video is on the holy cities of the Middle East. You’ll see Jerusalem, home to three religions, with the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Muslim Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where some say Jesus’ tomb was. Mecca hosts thousands of Muslims who come in pilgrimage to the Ka’bah. With so much to discover, this DVD is one journey you’ll be glad you took!
Reader's Annotation
About Discovery Education (excerpt from http://discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/)
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.
Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, LLC the leading global nonfiction media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more, Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning.
Genre
Multimedia (history)
Curriculum Ties
Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about the Middle East: trade routes, kings, holy cities, etc.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 6+
Reason for Book Selection
Students study the history of the Middle East in middle school and in high school.
Plot Summary and Short Evaluation
This DVD is a fun-filled and action-packed quest for the wonders of the Middle East. First you will learn about ancient trade routes and the three cities that were most important: Jerusalem, Aleppo, and Istanbul. You can wander through the bustling bazaars that haven’t changed much over the years, and learn about the goods that made each city famous. Next in store is an exciting trip through Jordan, guided by King Abdullah himself! You may think he’s too cool to be a king: he loves motorcycles, helicopters, hang gliders, speedboats, scuba diving and a new sport—sand surfing! He will take you on all these adventures while showing you lost cities, ancient tombs and amazing natural beauty. Better than any travel video, this inside tour of Jordan is unforgettable. After that, the final section of the video is on the holy cities of the Middle East. You’ll see Jerusalem, home to three religions, with the Jewish Wailing Wall, the Muslim Dome of the Rock, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher where some say Jesus’ tomb was. Mecca hosts thousands of Muslims who come in pilgrimage to the Ka’bah. With so much to discover, this DVD is one journey you’ll be glad you took!
Reader's Annotation
About Discovery Education (excerpt from http://discoveryeducation.com/aboutus/)
Discovery Education provides engaging digital resources to schools and homes with the goal of making educators more effective, increasing student achievement, and connecting classrooms and families to a world of learning.
Discovery Education is a division of Discovery Communications, LLC the leading global nonfiction media company. The leader in digital video-based learning, Discovery Education produces and distributes high-quality digital resources in easy-to-use formats in all core-curricular subject areas. Discovery Education is committed to creating scientifically proven, standards-based digital resources for teachers, students, and parents that make a positive impact on student learning. Through solutions like Discovery Education streaming, Discovery Education Science, Discovery Education Health and more, Discovery Education helps over one million educators and 35 million students harness the power of broadband and media to connect to a world of learning.
Genre
Multimedia (history)
Curriculum Ties
Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
*Students learn about the Middle East: trade routes, kings, holy cities, etc.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 6+
Reason for Book Selection
Students study the history of the Middle East in middle school and in high school.
Mazon Productions (Producer). Astronomy 101. (1995). ASIN: 6303366724
Plot Summary
This short 23-minute video shows viewers how to be an astronomer in their own homes. The host is a girl named Michelle, who is about ten years old. She and her mother buy a telescope and study the stars at night. Michelle shows viewers some of the most famous constellations, and she explains how some of them got their names. She also explains how astronomers use the constellations to locate the positions of stars they want to study.
Michelle and her mother also point out some of the largest craters and landmarks to look for.
Critical Evaluation
Michelle and her mother explain how telescopes work, which is an essential part of studying astronomy. This video, overall, shows that astronomy is something fun that kids and parents can do together. It also suggests that it is not difficult to begin life as an astronomer.
Reader's Annotation
This short 23-minute video shows viewers how to be an astronomer in their own homes.
About Mazon Productions
Established in 1993, Mazon Productions Inc. is a private company that focuses on Video Tape Production. The company is located in Northbrook, Illinois.
Genre
Multimedia (astronomy)
Curriculum Ties
Science (astronomy)
Booktalking Ideas
Did you know that you can see details on the moon with a good pair of binoculars? Join Michelle and her mother as they discover simple ways to become an astronomer in your own homes. Check out Astronomy 101!
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 2-6
Reason for Book Selection
Younger students tend to be fascinating with the study of the earth. Astronomy, in particular, interests students the most.
Plot Summary
This short 23-minute video shows viewers how to be an astronomer in their own homes. The host is a girl named Michelle, who is about ten years old. She and her mother buy a telescope and study the stars at night. Michelle shows viewers some of the most famous constellations, and she explains how some of them got their names. She also explains how astronomers use the constellations to locate the positions of stars they want to study.
Michelle and her mother also point out some of the largest craters and landmarks to look for.
Critical Evaluation
Michelle and her mother explain how telescopes work, which is an essential part of studying astronomy. This video, overall, shows that astronomy is something fun that kids and parents can do together. It also suggests that it is not difficult to begin life as an astronomer.
Reader's Annotation
This short 23-minute video shows viewers how to be an astronomer in their own homes.
About Mazon Productions
Established in 1993, Mazon Productions Inc. is a private company that focuses on Video Tape Production. The company is located in Northbrook, Illinois.
Genre
Multimedia (astronomy)
Curriculum Ties
Science (astronomy)
Booktalking Ideas
Did you know that you can see details on the moon with a good pair of binoculars? Join Michelle and her mother as they discover simple ways to become an astronomer in your own homes. Check out Astronomy 101!
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 2-6
Reason for Book Selection
Younger students tend to be fascinating with the study of the earth. Astronomy, in particular, interests students the most.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Comical Sense Company (Producer). Taking the “duh” out of divorce (with Trevor Romaine). (2005). ASIN: B000AYEL1K
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, has done it again! In this short video/DVD Romain explores the topic of divorce and provides children with an understanding and ways to cope with this most difficult issue. This film is made appealing through animation and a fictional courtroom drama.
Reader's Annotation
Taking the “duh” out of Divorce is a 25-minute film that helps students understand and deal with the topic of divorce.
About the Speaker
Trevor Romaine was born in South Africa and spend much of his childhood in special education classes because of dyslexia. When he turned 18, Romaine left to serve a manadatory two years in the South African Army. It was his experience with a severely injured child during his military service that later inspired his work with children and his desire to help them cope with the trials of life. Today, he is the host of the animated DVD series that teach life lesions to children. His award-winning books have sold over a million copies and have been published in 16 different languages.
Genre
Multimedia: Social Issues
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Social Sciences
Booktalking Ideas
My parents are getting a divorce! What do I do now? Trevor Romaine’s short movie Taking the “duh” out of Divorce will help you answer some of the burning questions you may have. Check it out from your library!
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 2-8
Reason for Book Selection
Divorce is such a huge and painful experience for students to have to endure. This video helps to bring the topic down to a student’s level of understanding.
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
Motivational speaker, Trevor Romain, has done it again! In this short video/DVD Romain explores the topic of divorce and provides children with an understanding and ways to cope with this most difficult issue. This film is made appealing through animation and a fictional courtroom drama.
Reader's Annotation
Taking the “duh” out of Divorce is a 25-minute film that helps students understand and deal with the topic of divorce.
About the Speaker
Trevor Romaine was born in South Africa and spend much of his childhood in special education classes because of dyslexia. When he turned 18, Romaine left to serve a manadatory two years in the South African Army. It was his experience with a severely injured child during his military service that later inspired his work with children and his desire to help them cope with the trials of life. Today, he is the host of the animated DVD series that teach life lesions to children. His award-winning books have sold over a million copies and have been published in 16 different languages.
Genre
Multimedia: Social Issues
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Social Sciences
Booktalking Ideas
My parents are getting a divorce! What do I do now? Trevor Romaine’s short movie Taking the “duh” out of Divorce will help you answer some of the burning questions you may have. Check it out from your library!
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 2-8
Reason for Book Selection
Divorce is such a huge and painful experience for students to have to endure. This video helps to bring the topic down to a student’s level of understanding.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Human Relations Media (Producer). (2007). Becoming an Organized Student. Available from Human Relations Media, 41 Kensico Drive, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 or http://www.hrmvideo.com).
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
Learning to be organized is not an easy task. Being a successful student requires real planning. This short educational video/DVD is an awesome resource for students who need a little help developing organizational skills. Actual student scenarios are provides, and viewers are given organizational strategies such as planners, wall calendars, color-coding, etc. Especially valuable are the Pre- and Post-tests that are provided.
The video/DVD has received awards from the American Library Association (ALA) and it has been placed on the Notable Children's Video List.
Reader's Annotation
This short educational video/DVD is an awesome resource for students who need a little help developing organizational skills.
About the Producer
Anson Schloat founded Human Relations Media in 1976 by. Most educational products provided through HRM are about 25 minutes long and they include teacher resources, program summaries, learning objectives, student activities, handouts, fact sheets, etc. Today, HRM is a leading k12 publisher of supplemental video-based educational products.
Genre
Multimedia: Self-help
Curriculum Ties
All classes, all grades
Booktalking Ideas
Need a little help with organization? Check out the video Becoming an Organized Student. In only 20 minutes you’ll learn real strategies to help you get and stay organized.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5-9
Reason for Multimedia Selection
Middle school children are especially in need of organizational skills that will help to prepare them to become successful students (and adults) in the future. This short video doesn’t solve the problem, but it certainly is a step in the right direction.
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
Learning to be organized is not an easy task. Being a successful student requires real planning. This short educational video/DVD is an awesome resource for students who need a little help developing organizational skills. Actual student scenarios are provides, and viewers are given organizational strategies such as planners, wall calendars, color-coding, etc. Especially valuable are the Pre- and Post-tests that are provided.
The video/DVD has received awards from the American Library Association (ALA) and it has been placed on the Notable Children's Video List.
Reader's Annotation
This short educational video/DVD is an awesome resource for students who need a little help developing organizational skills.
About the Producer
Anson Schloat founded Human Relations Media in 1976 by. Most educational products provided through HRM are about 25 minutes long and they include teacher resources, program summaries, learning objectives, student activities, handouts, fact sheets, etc. Today, HRM is a leading k12 publisher of supplemental video-based educational products.
Genre
Multimedia: Self-help
Curriculum Ties
All classes, all grades
Booktalking Ideas
Need a little help with organization? Check out the video Becoming an Organized Student. In only 20 minutes you’ll learn real strategies to help you get and stay organized.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Grades 5-9
Reason for Multimedia Selection
Middle school children are especially in need of organizational skills that will help to prepare them to become successful students (and adults) in the future. This short video doesn’t solve the problem, but it certainly is a step in the right direction.
Normal Films (Producer). The Sandwich Kid: A Film About Siblings & Disabilities. Created by Keri Bowers, Featuring Jace King (2007). (Available from www.normalfilms.com).
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities. Through interviews, viewers will develop an honest understanding of the difficulties and experiences faced by these siblings. This film is appropriate for anyone who might also be undergoing a similar situation, or a person who is looking for depth in this topic.
Reader's Annotation
This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities.
About the Producer
Keri Bowers, a parent, speaker, and disabilities advocate created Normal Films in 2005. At the young age of 6, Keri’s son Taylor was diagnosed with autism. Because of his desire to become a filmmaker, Taylor and his mother (with the help of producer, Joey Travolta) created a short 10-minute film. Later, the film would gain national attention and develop into an even longer 90-minute film. This film, Normal People Scare Me, was released in April of 2007. In September of the same year, Normal Films released The Sandwich Kid, a movie about the siblings of people with disabilities. Interestingly, Taylor’s brother Jace worked with Keri to explore his own experiences as the brother of an autistic boy.
Genre
Multimedia: Children with disabilities
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Special Education, Science, Physical Education, Social Science
Booktalking Ideas
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be the brother or sister of a person with a disability? The film The Sandwich Kid gives viewers a unique perspective – the sibling perspective.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 6+
Reason for Multimedia Selection
There are many books that deal with the topic of disabilities and perceptions of those individuals who have disabilities. This movie shows a perspective that is often forgotten – sibling perspective.
Plot Summary and Critical Evaluation
This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities. Through interviews, viewers will develop an honest understanding of the difficulties and experiences faced by these siblings. This film is appropriate for anyone who might also be undergoing a similar situation, or a person who is looking for depth in this topic.
Reader's Annotation
This 78-minute DVD takes a closer look at the brothers and sisters of children who have disabilities.
About the Producer
Keri Bowers, a parent, speaker, and disabilities advocate created Normal Films in 2005. At the young age of 6, Keri’s son Taylor was diagnosed with autism. Because of his desire to become a filmmaker, Taylor and his mother (with the help of producer, Joey Travolta) created a short 10-minute film. Later, the film would gain national attention and develop into an even longer 90-minute film. This film, Normal People Scare Me, was released in April of 2007. In September of the same year, Normal Films released The Sandwich Kid, a movie about the siblings of people with disabilities. Interestingly, Taylor’s brother Jace worked with Keri to explore his own experiences as the brother of an autistic boy.
Genre
Multimedia: Children with disabilities
Curriculum Ties
Language Arts, Special Education, Science, Physical Education, Social Science
Booktalking Ideas
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to be the brother or sister of a person with a disability? The film The Sandwich Kid gives viewers a unique perspective – the sibling perspective.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 6+
Reason for Multimedia Selection
There are many books that deal with the topic of disabilities and perceptions of those individuals who have disabilities. This movie shows a perspective that is often forgotten – sibling perspective.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Torrance, Jennifer (Producer), & Huff, Sue (Director). Kids Talkin’ About Death. Canada: National Film Board of Canada (2005). ID NO: 153C9909382
Plot Summary
Kids Talkin’ Aboutt Death is a documentary that explores the topic of death as it related to kids, ages 9-12. The children in the video are from various backgrounds, and they describe their understanding of death. They also respond to questions from an interviewer in a way that only children can. The discussions that ensue are enlightening and heart-felt. A study guide is also provided for educators who wish to continue discussions well beyond this short 20-minute video recognized by the Association for Library Services to Children as a Notable Children’s Video.
Critical Evaluation
Talking about “death” is not always easy, especially for children. This short 20-minute video explores this topic in a positive way and provides an understanding of death as a life process. Some animation makes the video appealing to watch.
Reader's Annotation
The video is short and insightful, which is perfect for children, ages 9-12.
About the Director
Sue Huff received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama in 1988. For twenty years, Huff worked in the film, television, and radio industries. She has been a writer for national television, a researcher, a film director, and a professional actor. In 2007, she was elected as a trustee with the Edmonton Public School Board.
Genre
Nonfiction: Documentary
Curriculum Ties
Health, Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Are you having trouble expressing what you are feeling? In the short video Kids Talkin’ About Death, you can meet many children as they express their opinions and thoughts about death.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 9-12
Reason for Media Selection
Discussions about death are difficult for everyone. I have had students in my classes experience the loss of a family member or pet. I am often at a loss for words, as many of us are. This video allows students to see that it is okay to discuss “death” as a part of life.
Plot Summary
Kids Talkin’ Aboutt Death is a documentary that explores the topic of death as it related to kids, ages 9-12. The children in the video are from various backgrounds, and they describe their understanding of death. They also respond to questions from an interviewer in a way that only children can. The discussions that ensue are enlightening and heart-felt. A study guide is also provided for educators who wish to continue discussions well beyond this short 20-minute video recognized by the Association for Library Services to Children as a Notable Children’s Video.
Critical Evaluation
Talking about “death” is not always easy, especially for children. This short 20-minute video explores this topic in a positive way and provides an understanding of death as a life process. Some animation makes the video appealing to watch.
Reader's Annotation
The video is short and insightful, which is perfect for children, ages 9-12.
About the Director
Sue Huff received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama in 1988. For twenty years, Huff worked in the film, television, and radio industries. She has been a writer for national television, a researcher, a film director, and a professional actor. In 2007, she was elected as a trustee with the Edmonton Public School Board.
Genre
Nonfiction: Documentary
Curriculum Ties
Health, Social Studies
Booktalking Ideas
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Are you having trouble expressing what you are feeling? In the short video Kids Talkin’ About Death, you can meet many children as they express their opinions and thoughts about death.
Reading Level/Interest Age
Ages 9-12
Reason for Media Selection
Discussions about death are difficult for everyone. I have had students in my classes experience the loss of a family member or pet. I am often at a loss for words, as many of us are. This video allows students to see that it is okay to discuss “death” as a part of life.
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