NASA to Launch R2 to Join Space Station Crew
NASA will launch the first human-like robot to space this year to become a permanent resident of the International Space Station. Robonaut 2, or R2, was developed jointly by NASA and General Motors under a cooperative agreement to develop a robotic assistant that can work alongside humans, whether they are astronauts in space or workers at GM manufacturing plants on Earth.
Become an Accountant: How to Become an Accountant
Becoming an accountant typically involves obtaining a degree, whether it be two-year or four-year, from an accredited higher learning institution. Discover the many different educational options available for accountants with tips from a certified public account in this free video on accounting.
Video: “What Happened at Vatican II”
The Second Ecumenical Council of the Vatican, or Vatican II, put the condition and future of the Catholic faith on the table for discussion. Nearly 45 years after the three-year council ended, the effects of Vatican II are still being felt, from the role of laity to the language used in services. For the annualkeep reading »
(5/6) Tanks - Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was monumental for numerous reasons but will almost always be remembered for being the largest clash of armor. The vast area around the city of Kursk presented itself as a target with a salient being formed in the Russian line of defense. Hitler needed a victory that would regain the initiative in the east and declared that Operation Zitadelle as it was known" would shine like a beacon to the world" and would avenge the crushing defeat at Stalingrad earlier in the year, but e
(4/6) Tanks - Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was monumental for numerous reasons but will almost always be remembered for being the largest clash of armor. The vast area around the city of Kursk presented itself as a target with a salient being formed in the Russian line of defense. Hitler needed a victory that would regain the initiative in the east and declared that Operation Zitadelle as it was known" would shine like a beacon to the world" and would avenge the crushing defeat at Stalingrad earlier in the year, but e
J.K. Rowling; A Year in Her Life, Part 1 of
One of the most popular authors of this era. This documentary chronicles a year in this author's life. In November 2006, in a hotel room in Edinborough, J.K. Rowling is working on the last chapters of her final Harry Potter book. The series took 17 years to write. Writer James Runcie interviews Rowling throughout this series. (4:39)
Elmo Talks about the Word "Season"
Adrian Grenier and Elmo help explain what the seasons are. Season is the time of year that is known for a certain kind of weather and there are four seasons in the year. Run time 01:58.
Four Seasons in a Year Song
This video is a song about the four seasons in each year. It is geared to younger learners. It shows images of each season and gives characteristics of each season.Â
Lesson 10 - Time Sense
Pick up how to say the parts of the day and year.
Lesson 13 - Time
Days of the week, months of the year, and telling time.
Energy Sources
Every year that the world continues to rely on non-renewable fossil fuels for our energy needs brings us closer to needing alternatives. This video segment produced for Teachers' Domain identifies some current and future alternatives and describes some of the benefits and limitations inherent in each. The video could also be used for a lesson on transfer of energy. Closed captioning included. Run time 06:09.
Texas Tech Students Celebrate El Grito
On Wednesday, September 15th, 2010, The Cross-Cultural Academic Advancement Center at Texas Tech hosted "El Grito: Mexico's Bicentennial Independence."
200 years ago, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla made a decision that revolutionized the course of Mexican history. Hidalgo, a Catholic priest in the village of Dolores initiated the call for Mexico's Independence from Spain, who had exploited and oppressed Mexicans for ten generations.
Every year at 11:00 p.m. on September 15, Mexicans led by the pre
Ping 80: Office 365, Ozzie blogs, Oprah loves Kinect, Re-Tweeting Fail It's the best time of the year! Time for ghosts, goblins and hot stories from the land of Microsoft.On this episode of Ping, Laura & Paul bring you all the news...with as straight faces as possible,
Earth Systems: Drought and Air Quality
Droughts claim more victims each year than any other natural disaster. Depending on where it occurs and how long it persists, the cost of a drought can run into the billions of dollars. Droughts cause more than economic hardship, however. As this video segment adapted from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center demonstrates, droughts have a complex web of impacts that also affect us socially and environmentally. Closed captioning included. Run time 01:40.
News #52 - Top Secret Project 101 Revealed!
We’ve got a confession to make. We’ve been keeping a secret from our Innovative Language listeners…and you’re in on it! For the past year, we’ve been working on secret Project 101 – brand new website designs for all 16 sites! In addition to writing and recording new Spanish lessons, we’ve also been reading through all [...]
How Do Tornadoes Form?
On average, about 800 tornadoes occur in the United States each year. They can appear and disappear in moments, and key details about their formation are unknown. These factors make the research to understand and predict tornado occurrence extremely difficult. This video segment adapted from NOVA describes the challenges of studying tornadoes and shows how computer simulations are helping researchers observe what they can't possibly see in a real storm. Closed captioning included. Run time 06:
Hurricanes:Â New Orleans Under Threat
Long before Hurricane Katrina, most experts knew the city of New Orleans was vulnerable. Situated up to 3.7 meters (12 feet) below sea level, between a lake and a river, and on the hurricane-prone Gulf Coast, the city was arguably a disaster waiting to happen. This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW describes the threat Hurricane Ivan posed just one year before Katrina — an ominous foreshadowing of one of the country's worst natural disasters. Closed captioning. Run time 05:46.
Moveable Museums Make Trip to D.C.
A group of New York City schoolchildren and American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) officials launched two Moveable Museums as they left on their first trip to Washington, D.C. The Moveable Museums, 37-foot-long customized recreational vehicles outfitted as exhibition spaces with specimens, videos, and interactive activities, will represented the Museum at the first-ever USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo on the National Mall on October 23-24.
The Moveable Museum fleet consists of four v
Astronaut Shannon Walker Sponsors Video Contest for Greater Houston Area Students
Post Video Response—NASA astronaut Shannon Walker is hosting a video competition for students in the greater Houston area. The competition will begin Thursday, April 1, and continue through Friday, May 14, 2010. Students participating in this unique competition must answer Walkers question, Why should the United States explore space? The answer must be recorded on video and posted to YouTube at the following link, www.youtube.com/reelnasa. Walker is asking students to be as creative as pos
"Tortilla Flat - excerpt" by John Steinbeck (short story reading)
This chapter seems to me one of the best short stories ever written. Everything that happens, happens as the logical consequence of the nature of the characters. Steinbeck believed in the essential goodness of humanity and he was relentlessly optimistic. It's a pity there are so few like him - or few that can pull it off so convincingly. These traits make the story intensely satisfying: we are not defrauded by some Deus Ex Machina nor by people doing things which are preposterous or inexpli
