CANADA IN THE 1920’s The Great War was over and Canada like the rest of North America entered into the roaring twenties. This two part program views the decade in such areas as economic growth, the automobile and the changes it brought, fashion, music, politics, the prohibition movement and its fight to ban alcoholic beverages, rum running, the entry of women...
Living With The Aztecs – Educational Film
LIVING WITH THE AZTECS A look at the world of the Aztecs including their society, commerce, trade, religion, warfare, government, justice and cities. It concludes with a historical summary of their decline at the hands of the Spanish Conquistadors. 18 mins. Gr. 3 to 7 PPR Order: DVD-1417 $79.50 This film is available in DVD format...
Understanding Elections In Canada
This program presents to elementary students a complete and easy to understand overview of our Federal Election Process. It explains why we have elections and their importance in our parliamentary democracy. It covers terms such as constituencies, candidates, party platforms, differing political parties, political literature, voting patterns, polls, types of...
Lest We Forget – Educational Film
This outstanding film presents a uniquely Canadian view of the importance of Remembrance Day. It looks at the efforts of Canada's armed forces in World War One, World War Two, Korea and Afghanistan. Students learn how Remembrance Day relates to them in their day to day activities, personal lives and friendships. Students are shown that on November 11th they...
Our Parliament – Educational Film
This program presents an overview of Canada’s Federal Government. It is an excellent and concise introduction to understanding Canada’s Parliamentary System. Topics covered include: Political parties and divisions of governments to our election process Legislation Role Of Prime Minister Role Of Members Of Parliament Purpose of Parliament Our...
Letters From The Front
This film follows the daily life of a Canadian Private in World War Two through the letters he wrote home and the photographs he took. Aware of the immensity of the war which had engulfed the world, his letters described in detail the daily life of a soldier and the lives of those caught up in the war. His photographs taken with a Kodak Brownie camera, were not...