This film shows students what life is like for children around the world. Follow 11 and 12 year-olds on their journeys to school. Perla lives in Iceland near an active volcano, and sometimes has to wear a mask to school because of toxic gas or ash. Ignas from Lithuania loves his independence and tromping through the city. Valeria from Peru wishes her mom would let her walk to the bus alone. Some deal with bullying while others struggle with family separation. Students describe morning routines, social lives, and concerns for the environment.
This film shows students what life is like for children around the world. Follow 11 and 12 year-olds on their journeys to school. Perla lives in Iceland near an active volcano, and sometimes has to wear a mask to school because of toxic gas or ash. Ignas from Lithuania loves his independence and tromping through the city. Valeria from Peru wishes her mom would let her walk to the bus alone. Some deal with bullying while others struggle with family separation. Students describe morning routines, social lives, and concerns for the environment.
General Note
Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on November 11, 2015.
Content Note
Getting Ready For School --(2:45) -- Black Sand from Volcanos -- (2:51) -- Natural resources -- (2:14) -- Travelling to School -- (2:14) -- Impacted By Terrorism -- (2:41) -- Hoping to Help People -- (3:21) -- Morning Chores -- (2:38) -- No Snow Before Christmas -- (2:18) -- Meeting Up With Friends -- (3:44) -- Seeking Independence -- (3:22) -- Step By Step -- (2:41) -- Dreams and Imagination -- (2:22) -- Scooting to School -- (3:25) -- Brother Problems -- (3:22) -- Morning Preparations -- (2:23) -- 2011 Earthquake -- (2:48) -- Positive Thinking -- (2:55).
