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A production by the Yap Institute of Natural Science in association with PMA Studios inspired by a Papua New Guinea children's story "The Other Side of the Mountain"by Paquila Brown. Produced by Dr. Margie Falaruw based on research on the Yapese Agricultural system and traditional use of the marine environment. It was supported by SPREP and other institutions in 1998.

Everyone is interested in the weather. We talk about it all the time and our outdoor activities are greatly influenced by it.For children, a hot day might mean going to the beach or swimming in a pool. Wind blows leaves and dust through the playground, bending branches and sometimes making it difficult to walk. On a cold morning,you can see your breath and skate across frosty lawns. Thunder,lightning, snow and hail all hold great attraction.Children’s own experiences of weather make a good starting point for exploring science. This booklet for teachers contains a range of experiments and activities that are fun to do and will help students learn about weather and the environment. As well as activities on weather,there are activities on the main medium of weather — air.Most of the activities require only s

The video showcases the Takitumu Conservation Area in Rarotonga emphasising the collaborative and enduring efforts of local communities, environmental organisations, and conservation practitioners.