| Description |
1 online resource (streaming video file) (24 min. 36 sec.) ; 148453191 bytes |
| Summary |
United NationsWhen kids are in trouble around the world they're often helped by the United Nations. it feeds the starving, runs schools, sets up hospitals and looks after people escaping wars. So what exactly is the UN and why does it go around helping everyone? Kirsty looks for answers.. Story explains how UN was set up and why. How it operates and its different agencies. Endangered KoalasWhere are all the koalas going? Scientists say their numbers are in a massive decline and the species could be extinct in decades. Nathan looks at why. Story explains how researchers arrived at their findings and what they say is causing the problem. Indigenous LanguageCan you imagine going to school and having to learn your lessons in a different language? Tough work? For some Indigenous Aussie kids that's what they have to do for some of their day and it's causing quite a bit of controversy. Kirsty explains what's been going on Story explains decision in Northern Territory to make students learn in English for four hours a day. Discusses concerns in Indigenous communities. Remote ArtIn remote mining towns life can be a bit tough for kids. They don't have as many options as city kids so it can get a bit dull! In one town however that's changing with a project that's getting kids to make some pretty amazing movies. Sarah has more. Story explains project in Newman WA that gives kids a chance to make movies. Talks about problems kids face in a remote community. California ClassroomOn the TV each night we see life in schools in the United States. Often it seems much more glamorous and exciting than the way we live in Oz. Catherine has been to a school in California to find out if it's really like the movies. Story tours school in Santa Monica in California. Interviews with kids |
| Event |
Broadcast 2009-11-17 at 10:00:00 |
| Notes |
Classification: G |
| Subject |
Aboriginal Australians -- Languages.
|
|
Language and languages -- Study and teaching.
|
|
Mass media and education.
|
|
Rural children -- Social conditions.
|
|
School management and organization.
|
|
Sparsely populated areas.
|
|
Australia.
|
|
California.
|
| Form |
Streaming video
|
| Author |
Bazley, Nathan, host
|
|
Bennett, Kirsty, reporter
|
|
Ellis, Catherine, reporter
|
|
Larsen, Sarah, reporter
|
|
Machin, Jessica, contributor
|
|
Scrymgour, Marion, contributor
|
|
Sivananthan, Shakthi, contributor
|
|
Tabart, Deborah, contributor
|
|
