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Made in Maine59 programs - 30 min. each ; 7-12 ; Business Education, Career Education, Economics, Maine Studies, Social Studies ; MPBN This Emmy-Award winning series highlights businesses in Maine and demonstrates the creativity and uniqueness of trade, arts, music, and business in Maine .
Maine Art Museum Trail4 programs - 30 min. each ; 6-12 ; Art/Fine Arts; History; Maine Studies ; MPBN, Lewiston , ME (2004) Since the 1800's, the splendor of Maine has provided inspiration to many of America 's most important artists, including Winslow homer, Edward Hopper, Louise Nevelson, Berenice Abbott, and three generations of Wyeths. To showcase the magnificent art that is Maine 's heritage, seven Maine art museums have collaborated to create the Maine Art Museum Trail, bringing stories and collections of Maine art museums.
Maine Artist and Landscape Project - The Lucid Mark - South School Interviews Dennis PinetteK-8 ; Art/Fine Arts, Maine Studies; Maine Artist and Landscape Project Dennis Pinette talks about painting a landscape: mixing colors and building the texture. He also talks about what matters to each individual student when painting landscapes. Maine Artist and Landscape Project: Waypoints - Tanglewood Interviews Eric Hopkins30 min.; K-8; Art/Fine Arts; Maine Stuides Eric Hopkins talks about the meaning of the landscape in his life and work. Among the dynamic paintings in his Farnsworth Art Museum exhibit, the campers ask him the kind of questions all children would want to know. Mr. Hopkins gives a lively response about the inspiration for his work in "the meeting of land, sea, and sky." In a rousing session, the campers then paint in his style. They take up brushes again to do paintings of landscapes that are important to each of them. As one girl says "...it was a once in a lifetime experience." Maine Artists4 programs - 16 min. each ; 7-12 ; Art, Fine Arts, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Coast Artists (1980) Several of Maine 's most distinguished artists are shown discussing their philosophies, goals, attitudes and techniques. 1) Reuben Tam 2) Neil Welliver 3) Denny Winters 4) Leonard Craig (1982) Maine Birds: Managing for Their Future24 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994) Management of all bird species, other than endangered or threatened species, is now done by the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Bird Group. Upland game birds and waterfowl work continues by this group; but other bird species, including colonial wading birds, coastal island nesting species, songbirds, and shorebirds, are now receiving increased attention. The program visits some of the special habitats in which we find these bird species and describes the ways in which Department biologists are involved to preserve and protect the birds of Maine . Maine Conservation Camp: Ticket to a Maine Adventure10 min. ; 4-12 ; Environment, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1995) Details scholarship opportunities to attend the Maine Conservation Camp. Maine Deer: Product of the Land20 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1990) A look at how dependent Maine deer are on their habitat and how the loss of that habitat can adversely impact the deer population. Somewhat dated, but the message is still valid. Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife: Preserving, ... 30 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993) Takes a look at many of the projects in which the Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is involved. Biologists, wardens and other IFW personnel are shown at work with the fish and wildlife they are charged with protecting. Maine Field Trips17 programs - 15 min. each ; 5-10 ; Energy Use & Conservation, Environment, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Public Broadcasting (1981) The Maine Field Trips are intended to supplement and extend field trip opportunities still available to Maine children in the 1980's. They run the gamut from historical to industrial and environmental sites. 1) The Maine Potato (1983) 2) Between High Tide & Low (1982) 3) Power from Water 4) Yacht Building 5) The Little Time Machine 6) Harvesting our Forests 7) Making Paper 8) "The Play's the Thing" 9) Growing Salmon 10) Update: Defence (1982) 11) The Weaver (1982) 12) Maine Black Bear (1983) 13) Aquaculture: Harvesting Clams (1983) 14) Early Man in Maine (1983) 15) On the Bangor River (1986) 16) Making Maple Syrup (1986) 17) JAX - Jackson Labs (1986) Maine Game Warden24 min. ; 7-12 ; Career Education, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994) Maine 's first game warden was appointed by the governor in 1830 to enforce moose and deer laws enacted that year. In 1880, the Warden Service was officially created by the legislature. Today game wardens are dedicated law enforcement professionals charged with enforcing fish and game laws throughout the state. Maine Geological Survey9-12 ; Education Network of Maine ; Education Network of Maine
Maine Outdoorsman6 programs - various lengths ; 4-12 ; Career Education, Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Ursus Productions (1999) Various aspects of wildlife management programs and Maine environmental issues involving the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
Maine Student Film Festival120 min. ; K-12 ; Art, Fine Arts, Maine Studies ; Sponsored by: Maine Alliance for Media Arts (1989) Shows the work of the winners and finalists in the annual student film and video festival (13th Annual, 1989). Includes examples of both live action and animation techniques. Maine Works7 programs - 50 min. each ; 7-12 ; Career Education, Economics, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Governor's Office, MDECS, and UMA (1990) Maine Works, hosted by Governor John McKernan, is a career information series. The programs introduce students to a variety of careers, allow them to see Maine people working in those fields, and to explore and gather information about the skills, interests, and education needed for a particular job. 1) Journalism 2) Athletics 3) Small Business 4) Environment 5) Health Care 6) Criminal Justice 7) Human Services Maine 's Fish & Wildlife: What are They Worth?30 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1993) Shows how fish and wildlife-related activities comprise an integral - and previously little recognized - part of Maine 's economy. Fully 91% of Maine residents participate in one or more forms of wildlife-related activities. In addition, wildlife related activities contribute income and jobs for Maine residents in a variety of ways. Maine 's Infrastructure4 programs - 6 min. each ; 7-12 ; Environment, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Media Source (1984) Examines and defines the status of Maine 's Infrastructure. That is, the condition of our highways, bridges, public buildings, and other aspects of our community. 1) Physical Decay 2) Economic Decay 3) Reinvestment 4) Rebuilding Maine 's Magnificent Coast25 min. ; 4-12 ; Environment, Maine Studies, Science, Social Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996) A picturesque account of Maine 's coastal wildlife with an emphasis on seabird nesting sites. Also shows how human interaction with certain species can hinder nesting opportunities. Maine 's Resources3 programs - 30 min. each ; 9-12 ; Environment, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Public Broadcasting (1977)
Maine 's Surprising Christmas Wreath Industry5 min. ; 7-12 ; Agriculture, Economics, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Media Source (1984) A look at the winter time agricultural industry that generates thousands of dollars in Hancock and Washington Counties . Maine 's Water Resources20 min. ; 7-12 ; Environment, Geology, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Geological Survey (1992) Life, as we know it, started out in the seas many millions of years ago. Although the original seas are vastly different than today's oceans, the basic ingredient was still the same - water. Here in Maine , we have been blessed with a rich abundance of clean, pure water sources. That is changing. How much it changes, and how long our supplies of clean water last is up to each of us, and depends on choices we make each day in our routine living habits. Maine 's Wildlife Management Areas25 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies, Science ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1994) The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife owns and/or manages some 83,000 acres of forests, fields, fresh and salt water wetlands, and coastal islands to benefit wildlife. Department activities include maintaining existing roads, trails, bridges, buildings, signs, fences, and gates. Dams, dikes, and levees also require periodic maintenance. In addition some 1,500 waterfowl nest boxes are maintained and replaced annually, small fields are mowed to slow succession, and timber harvesting takes place to create habitat diversity. Wildlife Management Areas are open to the public for a variety of recreational uses--from bird watching to horseback riding; hunting and fishing to snowmobiling and cross-country skiing. MaineWatchprograms - 30 min. each ; 7-12 ; Current Issues, Maine Studies, Social Studies ; Produced by: MPBN MaineWatch tackles the significant issues facing Maine and brings together leaders from government, politics, business, education, and social, religious, and environmental groups to discuss and debate the major issues of the week. Each weekly program features a field report framing the issue, followed by discussion and commentary.
Managing Wildlife60 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies, Science ; Produced by: MPBN, Lewiston , ME (2001) (Quest Series) A hundred years ago, wildlife was hard to find in northern New England . And, the prognosis for their recovery was bleak. Yet today, most of the region's native species are on the rebound. Most wildlife is doing so well now that they may be more numerous than some of us can tolerate. And, there's even been a new species on the scene - the coyote. Manned Space Flight10 programs - 30 min. each ; 7-12 ; Space ; Produced by: National Aeronautics & Space Administration (1991) 1) First Manned Gemini Mission 2) World Was There 3) MR-2 Launch 4) Mission Of Apollo-Soyuz 5) Time Of Apollo 6) Apollo 10: To Sort Out The Unknowns 7) Apollo 11: For All Mankind 8) Apollo 14: Mission To Fra Mauro 9) Apollo 15: In The Mountains Of The Moon 10) Apollo 17: On The Shoulders Of Giants Mathematics at Work in Society4 programs - 20 min. each ; 8-12 ; Career Education, Mathematics ; Produced by: The Mathematicsl Association of America (1982) Mathematics At Work In Society is designed to increase student awareness of the connection between mathematics and careers. 1) An Actuary: What's That? 2) Mathematics In Space 3) Mathematics: The Language Of Research 4) Mathematics: Where Will I Ever Use It? May Sarton: She Knew a Phoenix30 min. ; 7-12 ; Language Arts ; Produced by: The Women's Media Network (1980) May Sarton: She Knew A Phoenix is an intimate interview with the poet in her house by the sea. She reads seven poems including "The Phoenix" and discusses topics such as solitude, the creative impulse, and the making of one's soul. Mi'Kmaq (English)5 programs - 120 min. total ; 6-12 ; Anthropology, Foreign Countries, Maine Studies, Native Americans ; Produced by: CBC Halifax & the Nova Scotial Dept. of Education (1986) Depicts the material culture of Micmac Indians before the arrival of Europeans in Nova Scotia by dramatizing the seasonal round of an ancient Micmac family. PLEASE NOTE: There are 2 versions of each Mi'Kmaq program. When ordering videotapes, please specify which version you want: English version or Micmac version. 1) Arrival 2) Summer Encampment 3) The Wedding 4) The Eel Weir 5) Winter Encampment Miracle Planet6 programs - 60 min. each ; 7-12 ; Geology, Science ; Distributed by: Bull HN Information Systems, Inc. (1993) The Miracle Planet explores the formation of the Earth and how it came to be "the jewel of the Universe." Viewers are taken to geological formations all over the world and shown, through visual simulation and photography, how continents are formed, how meteorites shaped our environment, and what the past can teach us about the future. Narrated by TV journalist Bill Kurtis. 1) The Third Planet 2) The Heat Within 3) Life from the Sea 4) Patterns in the Air 5) Riddles of Sand and Ice 6) The Home Planet Moose Antlers & Eagle Feather: What's Legal and What's Not?25 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996) Have you ever found a pretty blue jay feather, a beautifully woven bird's nest, a shed moose antler, or an empty turtle shell? How often have you taken such treasures home with you? Did you know possession of most such wildlife parts is actually against the law? Wardens detail what's legal and what's not, and the wildlife enforcement problems they face in Maine . Moose in Maine23 min. ; 4-12 ; Fisheries & Wildlife, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife (1996) No animal is more symbolic of Maine 's northern forests than the moose, as officially attested by its adoption as Maine 's state animal. The moose is the largest antlered animal in North America and the largest member of the deer family in the world. Learn more about the moose from the Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife's moose biologists. More Books from Cover to Cover16 programs - 15 min. each ; 5-6 ; Language Arts ; Distributed by: WETA-TV (1987) More Books From Cover To Cover features one or two books, blending dramatic narration, artwork, sound effects and music to bring the books to life. Host John Robbins introduces each book and the narration takes viewers up to a crucial point in the story. Students must read the book to learn the ending. 1) The Wish Giver 2) The Summer Bride 3) Won't Know Till I Get There 4) The Agony of Alice 5) Stone Fox 6) Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird 7) The Ghost Squad Breaks Through/Who Kidnapped the Sheriff? 8) The Castle in the Attic 9) Baby-Sitting is a Dangerous Job 10) Come Sing, Jimmy Jo 11) The Not-Just-Anybody Family 12) Tom's Midnight Garden 13) Midnight is a Place 14) The Root Cellar 15) The Whipping Boy 16) The Dark is Rising Native Americans3 programs - 20 min. each ; 4-8 ; Anthropology, Archaeology, Native Americans ; Distributed by: Journal Films (1983) This series helps students understand the origin of American Indians, their diversity, and the effect on the Indians of the coming of the Europeans. The programs are based on geological, archaeological, and historic evidence, and give students an understanding of how these skills are combined to recreate the past.
NATO II20 min. ; 7-12 ; Foreign Countries, Government ; Distributed by: US Dept. of State (1987) A brief look at the 35 year history of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Natural Environment11 programs - var. lengths ; 7-12 ; Environment ; Distributed by: Journal Films (1982) The world encompasses a vast array of ecological regions; from the glacier region to the tropical marshland, from the region far above the timberline to our coastal environment. This series introduces these various habitats and examines each ecosystem in order to give students an understanding of the natural world in which they live.
New England Christmas30 min. ; 9-12 ; Maine Studies, Social Studies ; Produced by: Maine Public Broadcasting (1972) The program follows Jon Emery as he returns to his childhood home in Maine to spend Christmas with his father. An odyssey rich in tradition and alive with the past - the one room school house, the general store, the country church, the farm. Filmed at various Maine locations. Night Portland Burned (The)30 min. ; 7-12 ; History, Maine Studies ; Produced by: WCSH-TV (1976) Historical report on the July 4, 18 66 fire in Portland , Maine . No Boss on Your Back31 min. ; 9-12 ; Career Education, Forests & Forestry , Maine Studies, Safety ; Distributed by: Maine Dept. of Labor (1992) No Boss On Your Back deals with safe trucking in the wood industry. No Time to Waste30 min. ; K-6 ; Environment, Social Studies ; Distributed by: Slim Goodbody Corp. No Time To Waste involves school children from Washington , DC , Oakland , California , and Toronto , Canada in exploring environmental issues. Step by step the program follows their progress from research to active negotiation regarding environmental problems with community leaders. In addition, it features students from many other countries following similar steps in their native lands. Norse Coin30 min. ; 9-12 ; Archaeology, History, Maine Studies ; Produced by: Maine Public Broadcasting (1981) The Norse Coin, taped at the excavation site near Blue Hill , Maine , and at the Maine State Museum in Augusta , examines the validity of the now famous Norse coin and theorizes on how it made its way to Maine. |
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