Basic Economics (pt. 2)
This series of lectures attempts to describe the basics of economics. This lecture concerns the marketplace and the exchange of goods and/or money for items available.
What is Gravity?
This thirty minute video explains gravity. The study of gravity has played a central role in the history of science—from Galileo and Newton to Einstein's twentieth century theory of general relativity. Yet, in spite of five centuries of study, many aspects of gravity remain a mystery. How can gravity, which in many ways
is the dominant force in the universe, be at the same time, by far, the weakest of the four known forces in nature? See how physicists are
approaching this que
Alaska Brown Bear Trapped National Geographic Video. National Geographic researchers trap an Alaskan brown bear for research. Video is used for research on the life of the brown bear. Researchers are trying to discover more about the bears movement. How is their movement affected by clear cut forests and roads? They use GPS systems to do this, in order to get the GPS on the bear they need to capture the bear the bear does not like this.
Catfish Farming in Indianola, Mississippi
Mississippi is a rural farming state, but in 1965 a local farmer took a different look at his recreational fish pond. Travel with Bennett-Watt and learn about the Catfish Farming Industry in Indianola, Mississippi. Run time 06:59.
Oklahoma Flag and Anthem The Oklahoma state flag honors more than 60 groups of Native Americans and their ancestors. The blue field comes from a flag carried by Choctaw soldiers during the civil war. The center shield is the battle shield of an Osage warrior. It is made of buffalo hide and decorated with eagle feathers. Two symbols of peace lie across the shield. One is the calumet, or peace pipe. The other is an olive branch. Crosses on the shield are Native
Short A Sound - Fruity ABC
This video is a snippet from the "Fruity ABC" learning DVD. It focuses on letter a. It tells the name of the letter a, make the short a sound a few times, then shows a picture of an apple, which begins with short a. The video ends with the word "apple" being spelled out on the screen and sounded out phonetically. (:52)
World Geographical Regions
This explains the different aspects of human and physical characteristics that define the culture of different areas. Slides, text, and narration are used. Fair quality amateur video.
Imaging: Photoshop Selection Tools
Video: Imaging: Photoshop Selection Tools Episode 2 (of a 25-part series) This Nortel LearniT tutorial reviews the process to use the selection tools on Photoshop. It shows you how to select a part of your image to edit. (7:08)
German Furniture
Learn German furniture terms in this video. Â You will hear the word for the furniture in German and see the German words on the screen and then the words in English will appear on the screen. Â This is great for beginning language learners.
Mexico: Aztec Monolith
A recent discovery under modern day Mexico City reveals the largest Aztec sculpture ever to come to light and is the topic of this 2:32 long video. It focuses on the images carved into this rock. There is some basic history offered, but essentially it is a quick insight into the Aztec culture.
World's Top Ten Longest Rivers
A Video Presentation of the World's Top Ten Longest Rivers. Pictures are shown of each river.
"How Tsunamis Are Formed"
A six minute video on how they are formed and lesson plans.
Geography: Climate and Vegetation
An introduction to climate and vegetation in world regional geography. IU Southeast Instructor: Clint Franklin
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SID THE SCIENCE KID-"The Journey of a Germ"
"The Journey of a Germ" comes from the SID THE SCIENCE KID episode "The Big Sneeze." This song shows the journey of just one cold germ from one person to another and another and so on.... it shows the importance of protecting yourself from germs! (2:18)
Latch Key Children Need Attention
Unsupervised children are at increased risk for violence, drug abuse, and sexual activity.
Born to Talk Part II
Learn the factors that affect a child's learning of language. Parents can learn what they can do with their child to help develop language skills even before the child is actually talking.
Land Of The Tiger - Mountains Of The Gods, Part 3
This documentary, which is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students, explores the wildlife lives on and around the highest mountain range on earth (Himalayas). Run time 09:50.
Judy Bume Answers Kids' Questions: Live Interview at Trevor Day School
Judy Blume is interviewed in a school library setting. The author answers questions from kids. She talks about her life and career with kids for the WB Network. This clip has a little static in the background. All children receive a copy of her new book, Double Fudge. (3:53)
Harriet Beecher Stowe's  "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
This video shows the injustices of slavery and how Stowe's book, Uncle Tom's Cabin, helped motivate people in the North to action on the issue of slavery while creating a backlash in the South. (03:02)
Author Rick Riordan
Rick Riordan was a teacher who turned into a best-selling
children’s author with The Lightning Thief, the start of a
series about a 12-year-old demigod and his friends. He also
wrote the award-winning Tres Navarre mystery series. This is a 25 minute video. Skip to the 3:35 minute section to get to the interview. A good video to motivate students to read and to understand that writing about what you like is a good start. He promotes writing and not when to share it with
