Reach Across the Globe with the Launch of
Worlds Together
Bringing Remote Areas of the World to Children and Families
on DVD September 4, 2012 from Master Communications
Initial Titles in the Launch Feature Africa:
“Ethiopia”
“East Africa”
“West Africa”
Review of Worlds Together Ethiopia DVD
Did you know that coffee accounts for more than half of Ethiopia’s exports and involves one quarter of the nations people? Or that in Ethiopia, half the country’s population is under the age of twenty? I did not know these interesting facts about Ethiopia until I viewed the new Worlds Together Ethiopia DVD from Master Communications!
The fascinating 25 minute documentary takes viewers on an exciting journey from the comfort of their own living area to explore one of Africa’s most hidden treasures–Ethiopia. The DVD includes 8 chapters:
Gonder
Harar
Addis Ababa
The Omo Region
Lalibela
Coffee Ceremony
Food
Tribal Groups
Also, it contains an extremely useful Teacher’s Guide consisting of the full script of Ethiopia, and information about the country’s climate, vegetation, language, people, national parks and wildlife. Additionally, there is 9 multiple choice questions based on the DVD, which are perfect to print off and quiz learners.
Typically, the discussion of Ethiopia concentrates on the issues of poverty, hunger, and diseases. However, the Worlds Together Ethiopia DVD focuses on much more of a friendlier and uplifting place, where students and adults are able to get a brief glimpse of the beautiful people, culture, food, geography, and history. The documentary would make a marvelous resource to be utilized in public and homeschool classrooms!
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More Information About the New “Worlds Together” Series
Bringing remote areas of the world right into your living is the new DVD series Worlds Together from Master Communications. Initial titles in the launch transport young viewers and their families to the world’s second-largest and second-most-populous continent through three charming titles – East Africa, West Africa and Ethiopia, available on DVD September 4, 2012 for a suggested retail price of $29.95 each.
The Worlds Together series, originating out of the travels of photographer/songwriter Elmer Hawkes, visits some of the most remote places on Earth, examining topics ranging from history and culture to sports and cuisine and giving viewers an up close and personal introduction to cultures quite different from their own. Learn about the various climates, languages, religions, wildlife, architecture, agriculture, ethnicities and more.
East Africa features Kenya’s capital city, Nairobi (“the place of cold water”); Mombasa; Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam, an Islamic city with a busy seaport known as “Haven of Peace;” Zanzibar, a city where boats and global trade play an important role; and Uganda’s Kampala, a very modern city and home to one of Africa’s largest universities. Also visited is Uganda’s Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake and the second largest freshwater lake in the world.
Next, in West Africa, visit Mali, a land of fishing and farming, and its cities of Timbuktu and Bamako; Nigeria, a federal constitutional republic that boasts over 250 different ethnic groups alone; and Senegal, considered a gateway to the African continent and one of West Africa’s most popular destinations. See the Cape Verde Islands, which served as a base for the Portuguese as they rounded Africa over five hundred years ago, and be introduced to life along the Niger River, the 10th largest river in the world, as it flows 2,600 miles to the sea. Take in this amazing region of lively music, culture, business and rapidly changing lifestyles!
Then, in Ethiopia, travel to this country – twice the size of Texas – that is believed to have the longest archaeological record on Earth and to have been present at the dawn of creation. It’s also been linked to the mysterious Queen of Sheba. With many areas lush and green, the region has also suffered many droughts, but the economy is still dominated by agriculture. Featured cities include Harar, Addis Ababa, Gonder and Lalibela, the last featuring 800-year-old Christian churches, some carved into volcanic rock.
Future countries to be explored in Worlds Together series include Cuba, Tibet, Ecuador and Colombia. Approximately 25 minutes each, all the titles in World Together DVD series will include a teacher’s guide (also available via download). To order call 1-800-765-5885 or visit www.master-comm.com.
