FRESH WATER VIDEO LIST
LOWER ELEMENTARY (K-­‐2) Cruising the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River 1997 This program takes the viewer on a tour of two of the most scenic and historic bodies of water in America. The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving 1995 Trouble has come to the Great Valley in the form of a meteorite. It fell just beyond the valley and now blocks the main water supply. As the land dries and thirst increases, the different species of dinosaurs who once coexisted peacefully become unruly. The Land Before Time IX: Journey to Big Water 2002 When a fantastic downpour creates a mysterious "new water," Littlefoot sets out to explore the Great Valley. 1 UPPER ELEMENTARY (3-­‐5) Kirikou and the Wild Beasts 2005 The animated movie contains four different stories: 1) stopping a witch from denying local farms the water necessary to raise crops, 2) finding food for the village, 3) defeats a group of robots sent by the witch, 4) finding a cure for an illness that threatens all the women of the village. Look Again: Journey of the Blob 1989 Illustrates the water cycle and raises many questions about environmental responsibility and the consequences of our decisions. Outside: The Waterkeepers 2000 Dedicated residents of areas with beautiful natural waterways -­‐-­‐ concerned about the harm being done to their beloved places by industrial pollution -­‐-­‐ undertake the courageous task of monitoring America's waters and keeping corporations within their legal bounds. Tell Me Why, Vol. 2: Water and Weather 1987 Answers questions such as "How do we have different seasons?" "How does the weather man know what to say?" "What is a rainbow?" The Nature Connection, Episode 6: Water Works 1991 Dr. David Suzuki leads a group of children on field trips to discover different aspects of the environment and learn how we are all "connected" to nature. 2 MIDDLE SCHOOL (GRADES 6-­‐8) After the Storm 2004 30 minute show about how polluted runoff threatens watersheds highly valued for recreation, commercial fisheries and navigation, and drinking water. Bikutsi Water Blues 1988 Docudrama concerning the contamination of water in Cameroon and ideas for purification. Biomes of the World in Action: Freshwater Ecosystems 2001 Explore freshwater habitats and learn about biotic and abiotic factors that make up this ecosystem. Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature -­‐ An American Nile 1996 Depicts the use and misuse of water in the American West. The episode takes an in-­‐depth look at the damming of the Colorado River and how it became the most "controlled, litigated, domesticated, regulated, and over-­‐allocated river in the history of the world". Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature -­‐ Last Oasis 1996 The episode takes an in-­‐depth look at how America's large dams became prototypes for projects in developing countries. The Three Gorges Dam in China and the Sardar Sarovar Project on India's Narmada River are featured. Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature -­‐ Mulholland's Dream 1996 The episode documents Water Department chief William Mulholland's efforts to supply Los Angeles with water and illustrates the role of water in the history of the city. 3 Cadillac Desert: Water and the Transformation of Nature -­‐ The Mercy of Nature 1996 The episode takes an in-­‐depth look at the environmental and political battles surrounding the development of California's Central Valley. Deep Water: Building the Catskill Water System 2005 Most people turn the tap on their faucet and don't give much thought to the complicated arrangement of pipes, reservoirs, and filtration systems necessary to ensure their constant flow of water. This is the story of how water made its way into one of the most populated places on earth-­‐-­‐New York City. Earth Aid: Water Conservation 1994 The modern world increases its use of water daily, while the available water supply diminishes. This is a serious look at the planet's water resources and their preservation. 4 HIGH SCHOOL (GRADES 9-­‐12) Blue Gold: World Water Wars 2009 Wars of the future will be fought over water, as they are over oil today, as the source of human survival enters the global marketplace and political arena. Built for the People: The Story of the TVA 2008 The greatest transformation of the North American landscape since the Ice Age -­‐ this is the story of Tennessee Valley and the TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority). Dead in the Water 2004 Around the world, one in four people doesn't have access to clean drinking water. Some large international corporations view this crisis as a business opportunity. Companies have attempted to deliver clean water, while also privatizing what many consider a public resource. This controversial trend looks at recent developments in Argentina, South Africa, Bolivia and California. FLOW: For the Love of Water 2008 Feature length documentary about the industry and consumption of mankind's most precious resource. Frontline: Poisoned Waters 2009 Examines the rising hazards to human health and ecosystem, and why it's so hard to keep our waters clean. The coastal estuaries of Puget Sound and the Chesapeake Bay are examined. 5 Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk 2008 A documentary about a 15-­‐day river-­‐rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues. Grand Canyon: The Courageous First Explorers 2000 Featuring spectacular footage of the Grand Canyon, the film uses the journals of Powell and two of his men to tell the tale of their historic voyage. In Search of History: Fountain of Youth 2006 Explore the origins of the powerful belief in water mythology, which arose in ancient times and reached its peak in the court of 16th century Spain. In Search of History: Lourdes-­‐ Shrine of Miracles 2000 Scientists, scholars and the Catholic Church remain divided over the answer to the question that brings thousands to Lourdes every year -­‐ can the waters of Lourdes actually bring miracles? Junkyard Wars: Hovercraft 2001 The teams build and race working hovercraft on a still body of water. Lovins on the Soft Path: An Energy Future with a Future 1982 Proponents of an energy policy that concentrates on efficiency and the appropriate use of renewable energy sources such as the sun, wind, and water. Modern Marvels: Grand Coulee Dam 1994 Celebrates some of the technological achievements of modern times; this episode chronicles the monumental task of building the Grand Coulee Dam in the state of Washington. 6 Modern Marvels: Hoover Dam 1999 The task was monumental: Build the world's largest dam in the middle of the desert, and tame the river that carved the Grand Canyon. Niagara: Miracles, Myths and Magic 1986 A documentary about Niagara Falls with dramatic re-­‐enactments of various historical adventures having taken place there. Poison in the Rockies 1990 Details how thousands of abandoned mines contaminate water by leaching heavy metals into rivers and streams, a problem that is compounded by acid rain and snow. Physical Geography: Running Water -­‐ How it Erodes and Deposits William Ashworth 2000 Examines the effects of water movement on land. Viewers learn that water washes rock away and reshapes the earth. Geologic topics discussed include suspension, solution, load, rapids, potholes, deltas, and alluvial fans. Physical Geography: The Hydrologic Cycle Water Resources 2000 Researches the various processes of the life-­‐sustaining water cycle. Viewers learn about transpiration, evaporation to condensation, precipitation, and run-­‐off. The program provides a thorough introduction and an overview of the water cycle. Physical Geography: Underground Water 2000 Researches life-­‐sustaining water, its composition and distinctive characteristics, as well as its retrieval. Viewers learn about wells, water flow, hydrology, artesian wells, the water table, and the reasons behind hard water and soft. 7 Physical Geography: Weathering and Erosion 2000 The program travels the United States studying the effects of wind, water, gravity, and temperature shifts on rock formations. Pointless Pollution: America's Water Crisis 1989 Focuses on how nonpoint pollution has affected the lives of people in four regions of the country. River of Renewal 2008 River of Renewal tells the story of conflict over the resources of California and Oregon's Klamath Basin. Rivers of Fire: Conflict Over Water in the Middle East 1991 Control of water is the ultimate weapon in the Middle East, and it is an issue which will continue to threaten stability in the area well into the next century. Sacred Living Geometry: The Enlightened Environmental Theories of Viktor Schauberger 1995 Schauberger's deep insights in the special properties of water and nature hold immense implications for future technology and ecology. SDS Geology Module 6: Water in Geology 2002 Why do some rivers run straight while others twist and bend? What causes ocean waves? What is a glacier made of? Dive in with the Standard Deviants as we discuss the role of water in geology. The Johnstown Flood Narrated 1926 This melodrama focused on the Johnstown flood, which destroyed the Conemaugh Valley in 1889. 8 The New Fist of the North Star 2003 Unpolluted water has become a luxury in this vision of post-­‐apocalyptic Earth (Japanese anime w/ English subtitles). The Wasting of a Wetland The everglades are being threatened by modern industrial pollution, agriculture, and development for a burgeoning human population. Thirst 2004 This documentary travels throughout the United States, Bolivia, and India to question whether water is a human right or a commodity to be bought, sold, and traded within the global marketplace. 9 General (All Grade Levels) Amazing Streams and Rivers 1999 Magnificent scenery of rivers and streams in California. Aquaria: The Freshwater Aquarium 1999 Tranquil footage of animals in freshwater. Kabala 2002 The conflict between ancient customs and progress comes to a head when Hammala's attempt to clean up the well of holy water, which is contaminated with cholera, are met with staunch opposition from the villages' official shaman. L'Arche et les Deluges 1992 A documentary about the Earth's water and all the animals and elements involved. National Geographic: Monster Fish of the Congo 2009 Journey into Africa's Congo River Basin on a treacherous expedition to find out what powerful environmental forces created the tiger fish and to reveal the array of fantastic creatures that also inhabit this underwater Eden. Mysterious Islands: Forgotten Tales of the Great Lakes 1999 The Great Lakes region of the United States has a rich history, and the past of some of its islands are shrouded in mystery. 10 National Geographic: Africa's Stolen River 1988 Documentary examines the slow disappearance of the Savuti Channel, a small river in the wilderness of Botswana, capturing the slow and painful struggle of the wildlife that had come to depend on the channel for survival. On the Waterways 2001 The Driftwood, a 60-­‐foot motor yacht, and its modern-­‐day band of explorers traveled along 25,000 miles of North American waterways rediscovering the sights and sounds of a continent; 13-­‐part series as they sample the substance, the spirit and the extraordinary stories of people who live along rivers, lakes and coastal waters. Paucartambo: The Inca River 1987 Documentary reveals the sensation of the first running by kayak of the Paucartambo River in Peru. Paucartambo: The Rest of the River 1988 Travel down the Peruvian waterway with a group of kayakers after an abandoned attempt. The Water Engine 1992 A Depression-­‐era inventor finds a way of revolutionizing manufacturing technology through alternative water energy and then discovers that this invention has its dark side as well. 11