Term 4 2014 · the Term 4 2014 update ... Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare illustrate the ... mathematical formulae in solving everyday problems

Term 4 2014Update for Secondary Schools

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Contents

Catalogue Key

T414 T414 indicates that the title was included in the Term 4 2014 update

Min Duration in minutes

AR Additional resources: Student activities and support notes to assist teachers

CC Closed captions

English Evolution of English

A Short History of the English Language

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Borrowed Words: How Languages Influence Each Other

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Language and Identity: You Are What You Speak

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Language and Technology 4

Geography Internal Migration in China 5

Forest Conservation 6

History Ancient Greece

Athens and Sparta 7

War and Death 8

The Black Death

What is the Black Death? 8

Impact of the Black Death 9

Spread of the Black Death 9

Mathematics Algebraic Variables and Index Laws 10

Exponents and Index Laws 11

Irrational Numbers: Pi and Pies 11

Operations with Algebraic Fractions 11

Simplifying Algebraic Products and Quotients

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Substituting Values in Formulae 12

Science Chemical Reactions and Equations: Combination Reaction

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Chemical Reactions and Equations: Rancidity in Food

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Control and Co-ordination: The Human Brain: Forebrain and Midbrain

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Life Processes: Photosynthesis 14

Matter in Our Surroundings: Changes in States of Matter

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English

Evolution of English This unique series investigates the history and evolution of the English language. Audiences will gain an understanding of how vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and spelling have all been affected over time by different cultures and new technologies. Essential viewing for any study of language variation and change.

A Short History of the English LanguageThis program provides an overview of four key periods in the chronological history of the English language and how events in each period shaped the words, spelling, pronunciation and grammar of English. We explore the cultural and social influences on Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English and Modern English. Excerpts from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare illustrate the changing structure of English over time.

2014 | 12 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACELA1550, ACELA1563

Stills from our new English titles

• Comprehension Questions

• Crack the Runic Code

• Create a Crossword Puzzle

• Suggested Student Responses

• Transcript of the Program

Additional resources

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Borrowed Words: How Languages Influence Each OtherThis program investigates the wealth of English words and phrases stemming from Indian, Greek, Latin and Japanese origins, as well as the influence of English on other languages. Packed with interesting words and anecdotes, this is an ideal resource to better understand the complex and fascinating ways that English has evolved into the rich, expressive language we know today.

Language and Identity: You Are What You Speak This program explores the relationship between language and identity as we follow Detective Quinn’s investigation of a bank robbery. Listen to the interviews of four witnesses with very different ways of speaking: Queen’s English, Australian ocker, business jargon and hip hop. Information on each style of speech and its characteristics are given. This is an excellent resource for showcasing how language influences identity and identity influences language.

Language and TechnologyThis engaging program compares the way a person might have communicated in 1960 to the way we communicate today by following a young writer on vacation then and now. In the 1960s, she uses postcards and letters to correspond with friends back home, and today it’s text messages and emails. Audiences will gain an understanding of how vocabulary, grammar, punctuation and spelling are affected by communicative technologies and why these changes have occurred.

2014 | 12 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414



ACELA1540

ACELA1529, ACELA1541

ACELA1528, ACELY1765, ACELY1729

• Latin and Greek Stems

• Word Bank

• Word Origins Poster


• Exploring Your Identity

• Writing a Witness Statement

• Communication Styles

• Communication Then and Now - Venn Diagram

• New Dictionary Words

• Writing a ‘Borrowed Words’ Piece





• Text Speak Table






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Internal Migration in ChinaSince the 1970s, China has been experiencing the world’s largest internal migration. This program looks at what internal migration is and why China is experiencing a dramatic rural to urban population shift. The program looks closely at the hukou system of household registration and its resulting ‘floating population’ of migrants. Woven throughout is the fictional account of the challenges farmer Huang Li faces as he moves to the city to improve economic opportunities for himself and his family.

2014 | 13 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACHGK057

• Floating Population Venn Diagram

• Huang Li’s Letter

• Push and Pull Factors

• Timeline of Reforms

• Understanding the Data

• What is the Hukou System?




GeographyStills from our new geography titles

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Forest ConservationThis succinct clip outlines using strong graphics the important role that forests play in the natural environment. Through viewing, students will understand that humans must protect forests and learn the ways that this can be done.

2014 | 3 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACHGK073, ACHGK053, ACSSU112

• Keywords and Interesting Facts

• Quiz


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HistoryStills from our new history titles

Athens and SpartaAthens and Sparta, the leading city-states of ancient Greece, helped to establish many of the ideas and concepts we take for granted: citizenship; voting; and individual rights and freedoms. This program provides insight into the values of each city-state by examining their attitudes toward: education, entertainment, military training, and crime and punishment. Key groups within Athenian and Spartan social structures are discussed, and the rights and responsibilities of citizens and women in each city-state are compared.

2014 | 14 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACDSEH035

• Citizenship Then and Now

• Comparing City-States

• Design an Athenian Pot

• Greek Terminology

• Key Groups in Athens

• Key Groups in Sparta




Ancient GreeceWhile the ancient Greeks lived in separate city-states, most shared a common language, culture and belief system. This series explores life in Athens and Sparta and beliefs and practices about war and death.

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War and DeathWhile the Ancient Greeks lived in separate city-states, most shared a common language, culture and belief system. This program examines the way their beliefs and values about warfare and death influenced daily life. Specific rules of engagement, battle manoeuvres, naval warfare, beliefs about death, and funerary customs are explored in detail. This resource is ideal for any close examination of the common practices and rituals of ancient Greece.

2014 | 14 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACDSEH036


• Funeral Customs

• Funeral Job Application

• Greek Gods and Goddesses




What is the Black Death?The outbreak of the Black Death in the 14th century decimated populations across Europe, Asia and Africa. This program looks at: the symptoms of the disease, how it was caused and transmitted, and the role poor living conditions and a lack of medical knowledge played in its fast and far-reaching spread. Prevailing and sometimes bizarre beliefs about its causes and cures are discussed in this stylised and at times gruesome presentation which is sure to capture viewer attention.

2014 | 10 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACDSEH070, ACDSEH015

• Comprehension Questions - Advanced

• Comprehension Questions - Basic

• Create a Poster

• Diagram of Symptoms

• Disease Transmission Flowchart

• Strange Causes and Cures Table




The Black Death The outbreak of the Black Death in the 14th century decimated populations across Europe, Asia and Africa. As well as a high mortality rate, the epidemic affected many aspects of society.

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Behind the ScenesFilming of The Black Death series required a specialised prosthetic make-up artist. The artist researched historical and medical sources on the plague’s symptoms and appearance to bring to life the horror and devastation of this sweeping epidemic.

Impact of the Black DeathAs well as a high mortality rate, the Black Death affected many aspects of society. This program examines its impact on: religion, feudalism, farming, urban life, the arts, and minorities in Europe; the economic and political consequences of the disease in Asia; and the socio-economic impacts in North Africa and the Middle East. Filled with unique examples, this is an informative and accessible look at the far reaching effects of the Black Death.

Spread of the Black DeathThis program takes a detailed look at the spread of the Black Death in the 14th century. From its theorised origins in Asia, we trace its movement along the famous Silk Road trade route to Europe. This ‘golden age of trade’ provided the ideal conditions for the rapid transmission of the disease via caravans and ships, while attempts to escape it only further contributed to its expansion. Excellent maps and graphics will help audiences to follow this relentless and pervasive epidemic along its devastating journey.



ACDSEH071, ACDSEH072

ACDSEH069

• Comprehension Questions - Advanced

• Comprehension Questions - Basic

• Analysing Sources of Evidence

• Cause and Effect Table

• Map the Spread

• Researching Epidemics

• Timelines

• Writing a Personal Account







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Algebraic Variables and Index LawsThis clip defines the mathematical concepts of constants and variables before going on to apply index laws to variables using positive integer indices and the zero index. Simplifying equations by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing indices are demonstrated. Ideal for introducing or reinforcing concepts.

2014 | 4 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACMNA212

• Worksheet



MathematicsStills from our new mathematics titles

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Exponents and Index LawsIn this clip, two situations are used to apply index laws to numerical expressions with integer indices. In the first situation, the narrator needs to determine how many pallets of water bottles he and his friends will need for a 16-day yacht trip. The second situation involves calculating the rate at which light sensitive bacteria populations increase or decrease depending on changes to their environment. Ideal for applying mathematical concepts to real world situations.

Irrational Numbers: Pi and PiesThe clip explains how the irrational number Pi is derived and provides an example of its practical application in calculating the area of different sized pie tins. It explores: how pi is derived by finding the relationship between a circle’s diameter or radius and its circumference; and the relationship between a circle’s radius and its area. Ideal for reinforcing concepts.

Operations with Algebraic FractionsThis clip applies the four operations to simple algebraic fractions with numerical denominators. It begins by using the example of a pizza to add and subtract fractions, and determine lowest common denominators. Pronumerals are then incorporated into examples, which increase in difficulty to multiplying and dividing fractions. Ideal for reinforcing concepts.




ACMNA209

ACMNA186

ACMNA232

• Worksheet


• Worksheet


• Worksheet





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Simplifying Algebraic Products and QuotientsFollow along as our narrator plays a video game that requires him to simplify algebraic products and quotients using index laws. It’s a race against the clock as the questions become increasingly difficult and require him to work with negative numbers and indices in order to complete the level. Ideal for reinforcing concepts.

Substituting Values in FormulaeThis clip demonstrates the importance of algebra and mathematical formulae in solving everyday problems. Working through a series of real life examples, our narrator substitutes values into formulas to determine the information he requires. Follow along as he calculates speed, distance and time measurements, the volume of a cylinder, and the cost of electricity. Ideal for applying mathematical concepts to real world situations.



ACMNA231

ACMNA234

• Worksheet


• Worksheet




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Chemical Reactions and EquationsCombination ReactionThis 3D animation explains to students how a chemical reaction can be defined as a combination reaction, with an example of the formation of magnesium oxide and hydroxide. The video equips students with enough knowledge to be able to perform a combination reaction, using different chemicals.

2014 | 6 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACSSU187, ACSSU178


• Quiz


ScienceStills from our new science titles

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Life ProcessesPhotosynthesisThis two-part 3D animation allows students to grasp that sunlight and carbon dioxide are essential for photosynthesis, and that photosynthesis is how plants create their energy to survive. Two experiments are performed in a clear manner that are easily imitable by students.

Control and Co-ordinationThe Human Brain: Forebrain and MidbrainWith the use of an eye-catching animated diagram, the forebrain and midbrain are explained, helping students to identify the main parts of the forebrain and midbrain and understand the different functions of each part.



ACSSU179

ACSSU175


• Quiz


• Quiz



Chemical Reactions and EquationsRancidity in FoodThis 3D animation helps students to understand the effects of atmospheric moisture and oxygen on food; students will learn how air reacts with food to cause oxidation and some of the methods used in the home and food industry to prevent food from becoming rancid.

2014 | 3 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACSSU187


• Quiz


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Matter in Our SurroundingsChanges in States of MatterThis clear and engaging animation explains the three states of matter, and helps students to understand how ice, water, and water vapour are formed.

2014 | 4 min | Australia | CC | AR | T414ACSSU151, ACSSU095, ACSSU077


• Quiz


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Term 4 2014 · the Term 4 2014 update ... Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare illustrate the ... mathematical formulae in solving everyday problems