Tertiary Catalogue

Following World War I, the Middle East, was reshaped with new borders, movements, ideologies, and power structures. This video explores how the partition of the Middle East and conflicting desires for a Jewish homeland and an Arab state laid the foundations for future conflict and instability. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

The Soviet Union and the United States played key roles in reshaping political structures in the Middle East. This video looks at the conflicts that would eventually culminate in the events of September 11, 2001, including the Soviet-Afghan War and the First and Second Intifadas. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

In the late 20th century, internal and external change was a constant feature of nation-states in the Middle East. This video traces changing leadership in Iraq and Iran, covering the 1953 Iranian coup, Ayatollah Khomeini and Saddam Hussein';s rises to power, and the Gulf War. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

During the Cold War era, the Middle East changed significantly, experiencing periods of both war and peace. This video covers key events in this period, including the Suez Crisis, the Six-Day War, Black September, the Yom Kippur War and the signing of the Egypt-Israel peace treaty. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

During the 1930s and 40s, new countries were created and independence was achieved through both military and diplomatic means. This video describes the unrest between the Arab and Jewish populations in Palestine, and the events and aftermath of the Arab-Israeli War. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

In October, 1923, the Republic of Turkey was established. This video explains the circumstances that led to the demise of the Ottoman Empire, including World War I and the Turkish War of Independence, and outlines the reforms ushered in by Ataturk. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

The Ottoman Empire stood as the bridge between Europe, Asia and Africa for more than six centuries. This video traces the history of the Ottoman Empire, from conquest and expansion, to the rise of nationalism and the Young Turks, to the outbreak of World War I. With key dates, events and people, this provides an excellent introduction to the history of the Middle East. Show Less

Once home to the capital of a vast empire that stretched across the Mediterranean, Italy’s fertility rate has been steadily dropping for more than a century. This video presents a case study of the factors contributing to Italy’s population structure, including low fertility rate, an ageing population and a smaller workforce. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Migration is a way of life for humans and has been for millions of years. This video provides an overview of migration, exploring migration trends, the push and pull factors that lead people to migrate and the impacts of migration, both in homelands and in destination countries. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

In the past, governments and nations have been guided by Malthusian or Neo-Malthusian theory, but it has also caused pain and hardship for many throughout history. This video explains how the problems observed by Malthus inspired problematic laws and policies and discusses whether the world still faces the problem of overpopulation. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

The demographic transition model is a helpful too for understanding the complex relationship between changes in a population as a nation develops over time. This video guides viewers through the five stages of the model, providing clear explanations and examples of countries in each stage. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

A population pyramid is one of the easiest ways to capture humanity in a single snapshot. This video helps students understand population pyramids, explaining how to read a pyramid and interpret changes to a pyramid’s shape over time, with real-world examples of different countries including Japan, Niger and Syria. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Populations are influenced by a wide variety of factors, but understanding population change in the past helps us to better predict the future. This video provides an introduction to demography, defining key terms such as crude birth rate, total fertility rate, infant mortality rate, life expectancy at birth and replacement rate. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Tracking population growth is more complex than it looks, but the trends can help us to project how the world will look in the future. This video explains how population growth rate is calculated and explores what different rates in different countries might mean for the future of the Earth. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

While China’s fertility rate has steadily dropped over the decades, thanks in part to family planning policies , these policies have had a tragic cost. This video presents a case study of both the problems posed by China’s population structure and changes to government policy to counter its rising dependency ratio. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

In the past, China had to deal with the consequences of a booming population, but in the future, it may be reckoning with the consequences of a shrinking one. This video presents a case study of the factors contributing to China’s population structure, including industrial reform, the one-child policy and rising emigration rates. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Since 2015, Italy has been heading towards a larger population of retirees being supported by a shrinking population of workers: a rising dependency ratio. This video presents a case study of both the problems posed by Italy’s population structure and government policy interventions to counter these problems. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

While a rapidly growing population presents many problems for Chad, understanding these challenges could help the country become a thriving nation. This video presents a case study of both the problems posed by Chad’s population structure and how this structure could be a valuable resource for future economic growth. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Chad is one of the world’s poorest nations, yet it also has one of the highest fertility rates. This video presents a case study of the factors contributing to Chad’s population structure, including high fertility rate, increasing life expectancy and refugee population pressures. Packed with vital statistics and informative diagrams, this is an essential resource for Geography classrooms. Show Less

Globalisation necessitates cultural exchange, leading to both societal unity and division. This video examines the benefits of globalisation, such as solidarity on global issues, and its drawbacks, such as the impact of nationalism and xenophobia on refugees. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Civics and Social Studies students. Show Less

Economic globalisation is strongly tied to the ideology of neoliberalism. This video guides viewers through the economic history of globalisation, from the downfall of communism and the rise of the free market following the Cold War, to the 2008 global financial crisis. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Economics and Business students. Show Less

At the heart of political globalisation is the idea of cooperation and consensus between nations. This video takes viewers through the political history of globalisation, from the formation of global institutions following World War II, to the resurgence of nationalism. Featuring commentary from academics and experts in industry and not-for-profit, this is highly recommended for Geography and History classrooms, and a valuable resource for Civics and Politics students. Show Less

Which is more important for our society: common good or individual freedoms? Or are the lines blurred? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, examining the history of tobacco and seat belt legislation, and discussing 21st century issues of airport screening and COVID-19 measures. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Civics classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Philosophy students. Show Less

Should countries accept refugees, and how many? Or could the disadvantages of doing this outweigh the benefits? This video looks at the arguments for all sides, explaining countries’ legal and moral obligations, and exploring short-term versus long-term impacts of resettlement. Nuanced and considered, this is a highly valuable resource for English and Geography classrooms, and thought-provoking viewing for Civics and Philosophy students. Show Less

When adventurers find themselves in peril, should they be rescued? Or should they be left to deal with the consequences of their risky, and sometimes reckless, actions? This video looks at the arguments for both sides, exploring safety risks and financial aspects. Nuanced and considered, this is thought-provoking viewing for English and Philosophy students. Show Less