Topic: Global

Robot Love

Dr David Levy thinks that human-robot relationships and even marriage are part of our future. But what do young people think? Vox pops on whether we can see ourselves dating robots.

Robot Love

Video length - 01.25

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Norman Kember

Interview with former Iraq hostage Norman Kember who tells us his faith gave him the strength to put his beliefs on the line, thus risking death for what he believes in.

Norman Kember

Video length - 2.35

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Making Waves

Whilst fundraising for the 2004 Asian tsunami victims, 17 year old Rhiannon Stuart travelled to Sri Lanka on behalf of CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) to see how the money is being spent, and how CAFOD is bringing joy to children’s lives in affected communities.

Making Waves

Video length - 2.39

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Model United Nations

TrueTube travelled to Haileybury School to see how a Model United Nations conference works and why you should get involved. The MUN debates global issues by simulating the diplomacy and practices of the UN. The MUN is open to all schools and universities: in 2007, 515 delegates from all over the world attended the MUN conference at Haileybury School in Hertfordshire. Students explain how it can enhance young people’s personal development, confidence, and social and political awareness.

Model United Nations

Video length - 2.30

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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Stop and Search Me

Seyi Rhodes, a black British man, decides to test the theory that the police are racist in their “stop and search” antics.

Stop and Search Me

Video length - 08.37

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

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From England To Madagascar

Jenny shares her travels and experiences in Madagascar, highlighting the differences in lifestyle between busy, chaotic London and the laid-back remote Madagascan village. Thoroughly enjoying her time, Jenny leaves Madagascar contemplating her life back home, the lessons she’s learnt and reassessing what she values in life.

From England To Madagascar

Video length - 01.57

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

Buddhism Can Solve It All

Tibetan monk Geshi Tashi Tsering explains the basic principles of Buddhism and how it can be used to promote peace.

Buddhism Can Solve It All

Video length - 03.02

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

MTV EXIT: Human Trafficking

Angelina Jolie presents this shocking film by MTV:EXIT about Human Trafficking.

MTV EXIT: Human Trafficking

Video length - 10.51

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 4 and 5

Freedom Vs Responsibility

Can all religions live together in peace? This video details the opinions of students and MPs regarding this issue.

Freedom Vs Responsibility

Video length - 01.49

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 4

Real Risk

A set of short interviews with members of the public asking how at risk they feel from petty crime and how threatened they feel by terrorism.

Real Risk

Video length - 03.28

Published date - Jun 2008

Keystage(s) - 3 and 4

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