VIDEO
TITLE |
CALL
NUMBER |
Ecology:
Soil, Erosion, Deforestation |
|
THE EARTH
THAT FEEDS US
Beacon Films.
1990. 15:00.
M, HS
A compelling
look at environmental problems experienced by African
farmers in recent years. Explores how Africans might
strike a balance between ecological conservation and
economic development. Draws comparisons with environmental
problems facing the U.S. Includes brief lesson plan. |
IA FS 91 |
*** HARVEST
OF HUNGER
OXFAM, 1987.
20:00.
HS, Adult
Creative
graphics to Jackson Browne music combine with stunning
photos of overseas projects in this exploration of the
underlying causes of world hunger. Excellent for high
school, college, and community groups; includes teacher's
guide with quizzes, exercises, and maps. |
IA FS 53 |
MOVING ON:
THE HUNGER FOR LAND
California
Newsreel. 1982. 54:10.
HS, Adult
An examination
of the colonial history of Zimbabwe and the challenges
facing newly independent nations, especially the land
question. |
IA FS 54 |
NIGERIA: A
TALE OF TWO FAMILIES
Geographical
Eye Over Africa. 1994. 20:00.
This program
looks at the effect of climate on the lives and economic
strategies of two farming families living in very different
environments, and at the influence of culture on the
children and their ambitions. |
IA FS 152 |
SECOND NATURE
Cyprus Productions.
1997. 40:00.
HS, Adult
This video
examines how the forest in West Africa is actually on
the increase, due to the farmers' skill in transforming
savanna into forest. It shows how easily experts can
reach incorrect conclusions if local knowledge and history
are not taken into account. |
IA FS 153 |
WHEN THE RAINS
DON'T FALL
Childreach
1992
Documents
the Zimbabwe drought of 1992 and how those hardest hit
faced the challenge. Also includes footage on the role
of the international aid program, Plan International. |
IA FS 108 |
