Passages from an early pioneer’s journal illustrate the contrast between the American wilderness then, and the environment today. Shows how the wilderness is being decimated by construction and “progress”, often without thought. Emphasises the importance of attitudes. Suitable for upper primary and secondary levels.
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In ACMI's collection
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ACMI Identifier
504137
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Wilderness areas - United States
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environment - Social aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental education
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural resources - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Urbanization - Environmental aspects
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Wilderness areas - United States
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Attitude change
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Environment - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social change
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Attitude change
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Life change events
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Attitude change
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Life change events
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)