Title Length Country Age Group Archaeological In short entertaining animation Experts: the movies, archaeology experts will Archaeozoologist make you understand how scientists conjecture reality from elements that the inexperienced eyes would consider meaningless or undecipherable. The archeozoologist… his speciality is studying. 2 min. France Under 12 Biodiversity Alphabet This alphabet in 26 short animation films shows in a new way the biodiversity. Behind the question of nature’s preservation, it is also the living being what is at stake: the required conditions to its emergence, its reproduction and its diversity. In each episode, a scientist shows us his personal vision of one topic in a popularized and passionate way. In this episode, the scientist explains what biodiversity is. 26 min. Forests cover almost a third of the Earth's surface. They are home to over half of all terrestrial species and partially supply one in four persons income. Forests provide resources for the food we eat, the air we breathe and the medicines we consume. Forests are also a key element in the fight against climate change. And we are threatening 8 min. Of Forest and Men Synopses Grades 4-6 and above France Under 12 Above 12/ Intermediate Level France Under 12 Above 12/ Intermediate Level Comments (Positive and Negative) Need to check/ensure the availability of English subtitles; For above 12 y/o; Some concepts are for Biology-HS students; Good for Grade 5 & 6. Not really for under 12; strict orientation and reminder that French alphabet is presented; needs English subtitles; possible to pause every after letter? Grade 6 and up; Message is clear; Simple and understandable for kids; for higher level and its very nice; very quantitative, informative, educational; recommend: subtitles Category Family Edutainment Family Edutainment Ecology and Environment these ecosystems formed hundreds of millions of years ago before the first humans appeared on Earth. This International Year of Forests is an opportunity to discover, celebrate and protect these essential ecosystems. but not necessary DNA – Sanctuary for a Second Chance Aurélien “Chanee” Brulé has been an ape-enthusiast since his earliest childhood. After living in Indonesia for 13 years, he can only think about one thing: saving gibbons from being traded by humans. Having been treated as personal pets, the apes he takes in have never had the chance to lead a true “ape’s life.” On “DNA”, we’ll meet Chanee and his team at the heart of the Borneo forest in a sanctuary that today houses 125 gibbons. With them, we’ll discover how humans can teach animals to become wild again. 9 min. France Above 12 For subtitle-needs to check grammar and spelling; Good for HS; How Can we Feed the World? Every day, year after year, tens of millions of men, women and children suffer from hunger. Two opposing worlds occupy the planet: the overfed and the underfed. Yet, feeding all of the planet’s inhabitants is not just a pipedream. This film assesses the current situation and identifies key means of achieving this goal. 9 min France Under 12 Can be a good lesson in Economics; Above 12; Pictures are appropriate for kids but language is difficult for children under 12; Talking more of Economics, good for HS level; Above 12/ Intermediate Level Ecology Environment & Family Edutainment The Whizz Reporters: Into the Rainforest The Whizz Reporters takes you into the heart of the largest rainforest on the planet: the Amazon rainforest. This forest covers a third of South America, or pretty much the surface of the United States! With millions of species, fauna and flora are an exceptional World Heritage. Fred, Jamy and Sabine meet CNRS (A famous French sciences institute) scientists working in the middle of Guyana, in a primary forest that has never been influenced by man. We discover with them the unexpected treasures of this extraordinary biodiversity. 26 min Biodiversity Cemagref A young girl explains the concept of biodiversity. She introduces the concept through an attractive graphical animation. Then she discovers the research at Cemagref, a French research center in the environmental field. This research relates to: the sustainable forest management, monitoring quality of rivers, the preservation of migratory fish, soil biodiversity in the forest to fight against the greenhouse effect. 26 min at France Under 12 Above 12/ Intermediate Level France Above 12 Needs translation and/or subtitles; Good for Grade 4-6. For 12 y/o and up; okay for HS and for Gr. But with cuts and processing; too small font size in subtitles; follows the Scientific process; needs to cut per part so each issue can be discussed extensively Family Edutainment Ecology Environment and No Coral, Maldives No Does my Brain Have a Sex? Global Warming has become a major challenge of the 21st century. Acting to counter the most pessimistic forecasts, preventing political and economical imbalance and providing information are major goals for the responsible media. Yet environmental subjects such as coral reefs damage in the Maldives are still rarely covered on television, and we note a lack of knowledge of these ecosystems by local population. That is why scientific documentaries are so important to increase awareness through visual’’ information. 13 min Why do men and women behave so differently in certain situations? Is it a matter of biology and can we establish a different pattern between men and women’s brain capacities? There is no such thing as “neutral gender” social studies nor science when dealing with these questions. From the most advanced biological researches, to the latest studies in human sciences, this film explores and cross examines the whole process of how we construct and structure our sexual identity. 53 min France Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate Level France Above 12 Grade 5 and up; Educational, coral experiment; Clear; needs extensive processing in the end and relate to issue in the Philippines setting; recommend: subtitles during interviews Ecology Environment and Suited for Biology and Medical students; Some parts should be censored; good for Psychology and Biology students; Good to show to Psychology majors but not okay in schools; Good for Medical, Sociology, Psychology and Anthropology majors will benefit; Has naked body of Man and Pornographic scenes; recommend: can already cut at 35:00 minutes but can also still continue Natural Science and Technology The Great Invasion Young Explorers in Africa - Léa on the trail of Gorillas Our ordinary everyday lives are steeped in chemical products. Invisible, they are encrusted in plastic, in detergents and toasters, concealed in our food, in toys, in shampoo. They have invaded everything, including our bodies. Thanks to the consumer society, petrochemicals, with their magical powers and unfamiliar barbaric names are happily strolling around our little insides. These phthalates, brominated flame retardants, parabens, bisphenol-A, all have the regrettable habit of invading our hormonal intimacy. They are endocrine disruptors. The pioneer scientists taking part in this documentary say that from breast cancer to obesity, this chemical invasion is closely tied up with the diseases of modern society. 52 min Discovering Africa aged ten, leaving your home for the unknown. This will be the adventure of Lea, a budding explorer, as she will share the everyday life of an African child for two weeks, in Congo. Through her passion for animals and nature, she will make new friends and notice that everything is so different from home: school, food, showering, playing,. Always curious, sometimes shocked, she will explore through 26 min France Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level France Under 12 Above 12 Okay, good for 2nd yr HS and above; For older audience specially for College levels; Very good! Informative Good fro Gr. 6 and above; for 10 y/o and above; slow-pace of presentation which is good for young listeners; child narration is also good to relate to young listeners Natural Science, Life Science and Technology Culture & History marveled eyes, and in her own spontaneous words will give us a glimpse of Africa as you've never seen it. I Got It! – The Sugar Episode One thing is for sure: everybody likes sweets! Young or old – we love sweet things in whatever form. There are certain foods that are naturally sweet, like some fruits and honey. But who discovered this and why do people also call sugar “white gold”? Let´s find out in this episode of “I Got It!”. 09 min 50 sec Nine and a Half: Nuclear Accident in Japan A severe earthquake and tsunami damaged whole areas of Japan. Many people became homeless, got injured or even killed. But there is one more danger threatening the Japanese: The earthquake led to serious problems in the nuclear power plant Fukushima I. There have been explosions and blazes at the plant and since then, nuclear radiation is leaking. But what exactly is nuclear radiation? Why is it so dangerous? What was really happening in Fukushima? This is what you will find out in this episode of “neuneinhalb”. 09 min 32 sec Nine and a Half: Bees in Danger It is summer and the flowers bloom. But something is missing – the bees. It is because of the high bee mortality 09 min 27 sec Philippines Under 12 All Ages Germany Under 12 All Ages Germany Under 12 All Ages Interesting; Elementary; Good graphics!; Educational as well entertainment; very interesting for children under 12; Technology; Very informative; Human Body/Health Clear explanation, VO rather than subtitles for interview inserts (dubbed); With animation; English; Small font size; Educational; Environment Protection; Energy; Would best fit for children 10-12; Technology Employs dramatizations; SFX; role of bees in Environment that there are less than usual. To get to know what makes the life of the bees difficult, Johannes meets Alicia and Jaspreet from the AlbertSchweitzer-Gymnasium in Plettenberg. Both are members of a bee workshop at their school and hence experts on the topic. This episode of “neuneinhalb” tells you everything about why the bees die, what can be done against it and why honey is connected to aphid droppings and bee vomit. Fascination Knowledge: Sharks Italian researchers have found out that the population of Mediterranean shark species like hammerheads, blue sharks or thresher sharks decreased by 97 to 99 percent over the last two centuries. Numerous species are threatened with extinction through overfishing. Especially the shark population needs a lot of time to recover itself as they only grow very slowly, mature late and bear few offspring. “Fascination Knowledge” sees the sharks as the protagonist and the humans as antagonists. Iska Schregelmann explains the current situation of the sharks and looks at recent scientific projects. She shows the extraordinary abilities of the Agriculture; dubbed in English; presented as a science project by students; Ecological balance to sustain bees; They use students to explore; No introductory video; Original language can be heard; English; Elementary; 9 y/o and up; Biology and Environment; good for young kids; cuts across ages – all ages 29 min 05 sec Germany Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level Very comprehensive, good case study for Biodiversity; good for HS & College students; Too long and serious but videos are rarely, extensive footages; Human practice as major practice for endangered sharks; Physiology, Anatomy and Ecology; Biodiversity conversation; Ecology of sharks; Life Science; Needs subs; Shown concerns for sharks; Environment, Sharks and Marine Protection; Environment sharks and what has to be done to rescue those creatures. Mouse TV: Fuel Cell Informed children that Sharks are harmless; How does a fuel cell works? A hydrogen car drives entirely without gas. Hoe does it work? Christoph takes a look.. While other cars have a combustion engine, this one got fuel cells. One just have to fill it up with hydrogen – and the exhaust fumes contains eco-friendly steam. And to understand how these things work, fist of all, Christoph builds a model. 05 min 38 sec Germany Under 12 Experiment Kinship – Your Inner Animal Our bodies today still contain evolution’s ancient blueprint. Where do we come from? How does a human embryo develop and what does it have in common with worms, fishes and other animals? Three experts embark on a journey to the very beginning of life itself. They meet creatures to whom we owe some of our amazing adaptations and e.g. find out that the elasticity of our bones is due to a substance “invented” by jellyfish. The forerunner of our spine was brought into play by Pikaia, a fish-like animal that lived over 500 million years ago. 28 min 18 sec Germany Above 12 ARD-Kopfball "Can Spider Silk Hold a Man?" Spidersilk is one of the most stable natural materials. In theory spider silk is five times more tear-resistant than 28 min 18 sec Germany All Ages Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level Above 12/ HS appropriate; English; Physics/Chemistry; around 12 and up; German dubbed; very visual; clear illustrations using models; simple explanation on water components Adjust screen size; Needs subtitles Hypothetical frame proven; Comprehensive Technology Human Science Environment Intermediate Level steel. Nobody so far has tried to lift a human being with spider silk. Together with a scientist of the University of Oxford the German science show “ARD - Kopfball” did the experiment. Was it a success? The Real Guinea Pig * Guinea pigs: we all know them, but what do we really know about them? This surprisingly social and cunning critter tells a fascinating story from ancient civilization to modern technology; from sacred animal of the ancient Inca, to ritual meat, to diagnostic tool and research model for human society. Get ready for an off-beat voyage from the soaring peaks of the Andes to the Amazon rainforest and Argentine deserts to see guinea pigs as you’ve never seen them before! 50 min 03 sec Germany Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate Level presentation; Long but interesting; For children above primary intermediate; Senior HS, Engineering Students; Elementary; HS; True!; For HS; Physics & Engineering; Appealing to young boys, educational; Presents processes of experiments but for children older than 9; good to recommend to college students; to discuss ethics and procedures; Long but interesting Good for viewing; Animal behavior, domestic and wild animals; for Social structure/social system among Guinea pig; needs better quality copy The Forest – Part 1 # Universe of the Oceans # Planes Go Green The Central European Forest – a secret place whose inhabitants live clandestine lives. How do innumerable organisms, large and small, live together? Are our forests truly natural or the result of man’s intervention? Do they still have anything in common with untouched wilderness? 01 hr 29 min Germany All Ages For Cinema viewing; okay for opening; English narration needed, or at least subtitles; but better if English narration Oceans cover three-quarters of the earth’s surface, and yet we know less about them than about distant planets. Light only penetrates the surface layers of the seas; below this upper part of the sea eternal darkness – and mysterious life – prevails. Only with the most up to date technology are we able to take a look into this spectacular world. In the course of this three-part documentary series the international bestselling author Frank Schätzing embarks upon a breathtaking journey through time and space to explore the secrets of the world’s oceans. 42 min 50 sec Germany Above 12 For Cinema viewing; Okay; Marine life At a time when the world focuses on the best ways to work on sustainable energy, life is not easy for flying heavy carriers, and charter airliners withstand the comparison with other modes of transport. Differently from electric buses, hybrid cars and 27 min 19 sec Belgium Above 12 Senior HS and up; Aeronautics/Engineerin g students; Aerodynamics; Very technical; Too scientific; Not for children below 12 years Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level Ecology Environment and Natural Science Environment magnetic trains, planes are still flying with the good old polluting kerosene. What if the revolution came out of a barn, like the first airplane in Virginia more than a century ago? Is the Magnetic Pole About to Flip? # Wonders of the Solar System: Dead or alive # old The earth has two North poles, the geographic and the magnetic. The magnetic pole is the one that attracts the needles of our compasses. It’s always moving, but could it be about to flip? What will be the impact? Canadian geophysicist Larry Newitt and French geologist Jean-Jacques Orgeval as they meet astronauts, marine biologists, paleo and archeomagneticians, in an attempt to understand, measure and explain the consequences of a pole inversion. 51 min 46 sec France/ Canada Above 12 For cinema viewing; very good presentation; extensive research Natural Science Professor Brian Cox visits some of the most dramatic locations on Earth to explain how the laws of nature create astonishing natural wonders across the Solar System. Our planet is geologically alive, a place of constant change and renewal. Earth’s beating heart is its hot molten core Earth that fuels the volcanoes of the world. Without this source of heat trapped when the planet was first formed, Earth would be a dead 59 min 10 sec UK Above 12 Okay, very interesting, HS and up; Informative; okay for opening; Let the teachers conduct an activity after watching it so that the students will be attentive to the flow. Physics and Earth Science; Over 12 years old; very informative; spectacular view of Natural Science world – a world much like Mars. The Ecology of Climate Change America before Columbus Part 1 *# planet’s activities/landscape; should be divided into films; fascinating view of the Solar System/Earth’s land Scott Goetz has studied the boreal forest of Alaska for more than two decades, but year by year, the landscape is becoming less familiar to him. Forest fires have become more frequent and intense. In severely burned areas, Goetz has seen new landscapes grow back, with fewer evergreen trees and more deciduous trees like aspen and birch. “Every time we come back, the forest has changed in some way,” he says. 08 min 06 sec This is the first broad-scale documentary about the Columbian Exchange. In beautiful and seductive images it narrates the effect of the discovery of America on the environment of both continents. Living conditions of plants, animals and human beings on both the Atlantic dramatically altered and changed the world over. 50 min USA Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level Germany Above 12 Above 12/ Intermediate to Tertiary Level Researched-based; videos of forest tree; needs more graphics more graphics/text to illustrate; exquisite videography; College level; For SH, too serious; for science schools; bad effects of forest fire in the environment; needs to be dubbed in Filipino; for older kids; environmental science; Environment Very good presentation; for cinema viewing; needs better quality copy Culture and History