RESOURCES

This page continues to be a working document. If you come across any

resources not listed below which you have found to be invaluable while
using the Capital E, ONTV Resource please fax the information through to:
04 913 3735 or email to caroline.summers@capitale.org.nz

FOR TEACHERS:
1. We’re ONTV!
Author: Pat Quinn Publisher: Learning Media (School
Journal Part 2 Number 1 1999)
Upper Atiamuri School students experience the Children ONTV
Studio, at Capital E.

2. Careers in Media
Author: Ruth Learner Publisher: Victoria Press Publication
1994
Interviews with over 20 media professionals.

3. Media Works
Author: Bert Aldridge Publisher: User Friendly Resources
1995
Visual Language strand resource unit containing some information
on television news production.

4. New Zealand on Air: A Study Guide for School Students

Publisher: NZ on Air
Media resource unit.

5. Exploring Language – A Handbook for Teachers

Author: Ministry of Education Publisher: Learning Media 1996

6. Scholastic Literacy Place Kit - In the News

Author: John Wilson Publisher: Scholastic
A very good resource package which looks at the media as a whole.
Covering television, radio, newspapers, journalists and journalism,
and communication. Aimed at Upper Primary to Lower Secondary.
This is a whole resource pack containing multiple copies of books
and also a CD-ROM.

7. Bright Ideas Media Education

Author: Avril Harpley Publisher: Scholastic

8. Tell it on Video
Author: Hardy Stow Publisher: Scholastic

9. Media for Kids - Television

Author: Unknown Publisher: Scholastic

10. Reading the Pictures

Author: Sam Edwards Publisher: Berkley Publishing
FOR STUDENTS:
1. We’re ONTV!
Author: Pat Quinn Publisher: Learning Media (School
Journal - Part 2 Number 1 1999)
Upper Atiamuri School students experience the Children ONTV
Studio, at Capital E.

2. The Way Things Work

Author: David Macaulay Publisher: Doring & Kindersley 1988
Wonderful book, showing very simply how everyday things such as
televisions and radios work.

3. Film and TV - 100 Questions & Answers

Author: N. Cook & K. Barnham Publisher: Puffin1995
What was the first film? Why is Hollywood famous? What is a
clapperboard used for? Packed with detailed illustrations, this
fascinating book answers all your questions about cinema, television
and video.

INTERESTING INTERNET SITES

The following web sites maybe of some interest to both teachers and
students. These addresses were correct at the time of printing.

News…

www.tvnz.co.nz Website with the latest national and international news.

Also includes pages for all of the popular shows.

www.tv3.co.nz Continuously updated news site and news videos on

demand.

www.stuff.co.nz Latest news separated into categories including “odd

stuff” where we find great stories for the OnTV scripts! Access
to Presto, the kids page/club from the Dominion post.

www.news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/ BBC’s children’s site, sensitive use of up

to date news.

www.headlinespot.com/for/kids Lists top stories of the day relevant to

children which get up dated regularly. Also lists other
websites you might find handy.

http://www.ducksters.com/ A fun children’s site with Safe Search, Sports,

Games, Hobbies, and Homework help. A “kids news
update” can also be access from the home page.
Weather…

www.metservice.co.nz/ Up to date New Zealand Weather Forecasts and

Information.

www.weatherwizkids.com Website designed by an American

meteorologist especially for children to allow them to learn more about
the fascinating world of weather.

www.wxdude.com The “Weather Dude”… a weather information site

packed with child friendly information. You can even
“sing along with the weather dude!”

www.predictweather.co.nz Weather forecasting. Also holds articles about

climate change etc. Some articles are aimed at children
specifically.

www.theweatherchannelkids.com Interactive weather site for children.

Includes games, interesting facts and cool clips.

And of course…

http://capitale.blip.tv Where you can watch shows already made in the

studio AND where your class can watch their own show
after your OnTV Experience!