Buffalo, NY and the Underground Railroad
Found in western New York, Buffalo is an important city in the history of African Americans in the United States. Due to the city’s proximity to the Canadian border, the city was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. In this video, learn more about the significance of New York’s Buffalo-Niagara region to history of African Americans in the United States. (2:06)
Virtual Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery (Interactive Game)
This interactive video of a Virtual Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery brings to life what actually goes on in the surgery room. The students and teachers will enjoy this video where the student(s) have the opportunity to actually perform surgery virtually, by following the directions given by the surgeon. The 5 step by steps of the procedure. They will help Dr. Vanessa Mei cut, probe and drill her way to helping her patient cope with a movement disorder thro
Read the Signs
This video segment from Between the Lions features Sloppy Pop singing "Read the Signs," a catchy song that points out the words we see all around us on street signs: "WALK," "STOP," "EXIT," and "PLAYGROUND," for example. This song and video illustrate some of the functions of print in the environment, motivating kids to stop, look, and read. (1:31)
Science Bulletins: Infant Stars Shimmer in Orion's Nebula
Sometimes two telescopes are better than one. Data gathered by the European Space Agency's Herschel Space Observatory and NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope have provided astronomers with an extraordinary view of young stars' growing pains. Combining two types of infrared vision revealed previously undetected bursts of stellar activity, with much faster cycles of heating and cooling than expected. The observations provide important data, which will help astronomers more fully understand the stages o
Anne Frank: The Whole Story Part 4 of 19
This selection contains part four of the mini-series about the life of Anne Frank. ( See part one for complete description of series.) This portion shows Jewish people being required to wear the Star of David to identify themselves and cruel treatment of Jewish people. At the end of the video, Mr. Frank reveals that the family will go into hiding. In the final scene, Anne receives her diary. ( Video contains some violent scenes.) ( 10:05)
Once There Was A Bull...(frog)
Compound Words
Ballimartin to Airigh Mairi Thormaid, Islay
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Il était une histoire : Databank met Franse verhalen Deze site met verhalen, sprookjes, versjes, liedjes voorzien met enkele tekeningen is echt fijn om te gebruiken tijdens (facultatieve) lessen Frans.
Romeu e Julieta (Gabriel Villela)
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The Love-Story of Romeo and Juliet (Elza Andrade)
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird--An Overview
This short video gives excellent real life footage of a Ruby Throated Hummingbird. Students will enjoy the sights and sounds of this beautiful bird as it interacts in its natural environment. The most widespread of all hummingbird species, the ruby-throated hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) is a familiar inhabitant of Central and North America but is often only seen as a flash of green and red as it zips between flowers at remarkable speed. This is a great resource to help build background
The Final Defeat of Hitler in April 1945
In this video clip, from Indigo Film, learn how the Nazi Furher had given up on his 1000 year Reich and had committed suicide knowing that the war was coming to an end in Germany’s defeat. (11:49)
The Battle for Okinawa in April 1st 1945
In this video clip, from Indigo Film, learn how American forces had invaded the island of Okinawa and had successfully split the Japanese defenses in the Pacific front of World War II. (6:36)
Juan Fernandez Firecrown Hummingbird--An Overview
This short video gives excellent real life footage of Juan Fernandez Hummingbirds. This strikingly colored and big-footed hummingbird shows a pronounced difference in physical appearance between males and females. The male Juan Fernández firecrown is fiery reddish in color, particularly the iridescent forehead and crown, and the wings are a dark coppery-grey. The female has an iridescent bluish-purple crown and slate green wings. The upperparts are blueish-green and the underparts ar
The Founding Fathers Unite
In this video clip, find out who really wrote which parts of the anonymous Federalist Papers. Also learn how Madison and Jefferson disagree on a number of issues. (2:51)
Allied Advances in Japanese Occupied Asia in Late 1944
Towards the end of World War II, Japanese power was gradually decreasing due to pressuring American forces. American troops were wiping out the dwindling Japanese navy as Americans advanced inland towards more Japanese territory. In this video clip, from Indigo Film, learn how the Allied forces were finally bringing the battles of World War II to the Axis Powers Heartland. (5:17)
This Week @Minnesota: Support the U Edition
This episode of This Week @Minnesota features the "Support the U Rally Day," which took place on Friday, March 30th, 2012.
Race and Ethnicity Conference: Jim Crow Museum Walkthrough
Race and Ethnicity Conference: Jim Crow Museum Walkthrough
The Aztecs (1:20)
This video uses animation and graphics to explain the accomplishments and demise of the Aztecs. Very fast moving and so the teacher may have to stop the video to enable the students to keep up with the information.
