key_stages: Key Stage 3 (Age 11-14)

Politics Makes The World Go Round

We don’t always realise how much politics is involved in every single aspect of our lives. This film shows just how much the decisions that politicians make affect us, and why it is therefore important that we affect which politicians take power, by voting.

Politics Makes The World Go Round

Video length - 02.41

Published date - May 2009

Keystage(s) - 3

Off Streets On Board

Four young skateboarders talk about the positive power of skating! They discuss how skating keeps them fit, out of trouble and gets them to meet new people. Filmed at Rampworx as part of the TrueVan project.

Off Streets On Board

Video length - 03.06

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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I’m No Role Model

A past winner of “The Apprentice”, Tim Campbell, doesn’t believe he’s a role model… but he certainly has a few Bright Ideas.

I’m No Role Model

Video length - 03.33

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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The Bomber Killed My Friend

Lateefa shares her story of a friend who was killed by terrorists in the 7/7 London bombings. She explains how it made her feel, how she has felt since and attempts to understand the terrorists’ motives behind the attacks.

The Bomber Killed My Friend

Video length - 01.21

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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All Terrorists?

Interviews with young people regarding the impact of terrorism on the way Muslims are perceived in society today.

All Terrorists?

Video length - 02.28

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Losing My Brother

Laura’s brother committed suicide. In this incredibly honest and brave interview she discusses how she feels about his decision, what it meant for her life, and what her lasting memories of him are.

Losing My Brother

Video length - 04.54

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Life After Life

This animated film takes a light-hearted look at the history of how death is perceived, and how different cultures view the end of our life on earth today; is it an end or is it a beginning?

Life After Life

Video length - 03.34

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Our Oceans are Dying

Willie MacKenzie from Greenpeace discusses the importance of the ocean. He shares facts and figures about humankind’s damage to the ocean environment due to climate change, high levels of fishing and lack of care.

Our Oceans are Dying

Video length - 5.09

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Money: Alien Idea

An animated alien gives a news report about a strange little planet called ‘Earth’, and its crazy attitude towards a thing called ‘money’.

Money: Alien Idea

Video length - 4.08

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Pedalling the Planet

This film explores the true environmental impact of bicycles and encourages people to look at the facts before they jump on the green band wagon.

Pedalling the Planet

Video length - 2.45

Published date - Apr 2009

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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