Attack on Pearl Harbor
This clip, from a Universal Newsreel, combines Japanese and American historical footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. The events, which took place on December 7, 1941 - a Sunday that year - initially surprised the United States.
What Is A Watershed
From the mountains to the coast, this series focuses on the water system known as the Connecticut River, one of 10 designated American Heritage Rivers. Filmed in the ecosystem and supported by The Connecticut River Education Initiative. Water. About three feet of it falls as rain and snow in this part of New England every year. In cities and other developed areas, much of it runs off rapidly, down into catch basins and storm drains, where it races through pipes and discharges into our rivers. I
Learn about Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are a beautiful addition to many of our home this time of year. Did you know that the tree was original decorated with large, red apples as a symbol of Adam and Eve? Learn more about the origins of the Christmas tree with this video. Allen Smith shares more on this symbol of the holiday. Run time 01:39.
Marketing Economics
The purpose of this course is to deliver better understanding about the marketing of food and agricultural products. Both theories and empirical examples of the marketing will be provided to give insights about the food marketing. In order to take this course, basic microeconomic theories on demand as well as supply and market structure are required.
Chatting in Skype
Demonstrates how to set up a chat, to view all messages from a specific person, and to look at any chats over a one year period.
Year On Earth
A year on earth is measured by one complete trip around the sun. Seems simple enough but there is a problem. The earth doesn't travel in a path around the sun that returns it to its starting point. So how do we know when the year starts or ends? This video answers that question by describing the various way a year is measured. Video is of good quality and is appropriate for middle elementary school, middle school, and high school. Run time 09:28.
Rotation and Revolution
Quick review video on the basics on Earth's rotation and revolution. A teacher explains axis, how the Earth is on a tilt, why we have seasons, how it Earth revolves around the sun, explains why we have leap year every four years. Also explains how the moon rotates around the earth and why we only see one side of the moon. Video is of good quality and appropriate for elementary age students. 05:33.
What Is a Leap Year
This short video gives a brief overview of the leap year. Occurring every fourth year, the leap year has 366 days, with 29 days for February. Run time 01:23.
Great Performances Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Considered the most dynamic young conductor in classical music since Bernstein, 28-year-old Gustavo Dudamel begins his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in fall 2009. In this program, learn more about Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic, composer John Adams, and see a movement from John Adams' "City Noir" and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D major" performed at his inaugural concert. (51:41)
Dr. Seuss Documentary, Part 1 of 9
This is part 1 of The History Channel documentary about Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. Documents his early years through his first year at Oxford University, and meeting his wife, Helen. (9:35)
How To Predict The Weather : A Bad Weather Watch Or A Warning?
Narrated by Melissa Schenk, a meteorologist. Weather watches and warnings are excellent indicators of future weather, learn how to use these meteorological portends to warn people of inclement weather. In this video she discusses the difference between a watch and a warning. These watches and warning can happen in any season of the year. This video includes closed captioning. Run time 01:26.
J.K. Rowling; A Year in Her Life, Part 6 of
One of the most popular authors of this era. This extensive documentary and interview chronicles a year in the author's life. This section shows her shopping in Tifany's, and shoe shopping. She would like to be remembered "... as someone who did the best that she could with the talent she had." Part 6 of (9:49)
Barney "I Love You" Remix
A mom originally made this version of Barney's I Love You song for her 2 year old who loved to hear a strong beat behind her kids music. Enjoy!! This is a fun, upbeat version of the original.
Sesame Street Keep Christmas With You All Through The Year
Sesame Street characters sing, Keep Christmas With You All Through the Year.
History of the Mac OS; part 1
A small calibration of videos I threw together. It's main point focuses on the good and bad of the Mac operating system. In 1977 the Apple II was created. One year after Lisa the system I OS was created. This shows the history of the Apple OS. (10:05)
Equinoxes and Solstices
Twice a year, day and night fall into perfect balance. Some claim that this astronomical phenomenon, called the equinox, inspires ancient structures to reveal hidden secrets. Run time 02:38.
Innovation: the key to future growth
Which is more innovative? The global conglomerate with revenue of $363 billion or the entrepreneur whose ground-breaking Double-Click software package revolutionised online selling and was ultimately sold to Google for more than $3 billion?
Answer: it’s a tie.
Yellowstone Coyotes
Experience nature as never before as a young coyote must learn to survive on his own. This professionally made video clip covers a year in the life of a coyote. Run time 54:35.
Not by drugs alone but by partnership
Nearly eradicated 20 years ago, tuberculosis has since re-emerged at the top of the world’s most deadly infectious diseases list.
“Drugs are not enough to combat TB,” says Patrizia Carlevaro, the head of Eli Lilly’s international aid unit speaking to INSEAD Knowledge. “We have all the tools we need to defeat the disease – the challenge rests in effectively linking private sector resources and skills to the needs of local healthcare providers.”
Ladybug Pajama Part
This video segment, adapted from QUEST, explains the unique behavior of a species of ladybug that spends most of its year feeding on the California coast but then migrates by the millions inland to spend the winter. Once they reach their destination, they huddle together to maintain temperature and moisture level in order to survive. Run time 02:46.
