Dyslexia: Types of Dyslexia
This video is presented by Dr. Diane Sawyer. There are four main types of dyslexia; the first one is the most common it is phonological dyslexia. This is where children have difficulty separating out the parts of language, such as words within sentences and sounds within words. Then orthographic dyslexia, means the individual has difficulty with the spelling patterns. Another type discussed is dyscalculia, which is having t
Who is Qualified to Diagnose Dyslexia?
Who is Qualified to Diagnose Dyslexia?. Part of the series: Dyslexia. The most qualified people to diagnose dyslexia are those who are involved in the child's learning progression, such as reading teachers, school psychologists and special educators. (1:56)
At What Age is Dyslexia Diagnosed?
At What Age is Dyslexia Diagnosed?. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Dyslexia is usually diagnosed at early ages, but it depends on the severity of an individual case. Find out why some children are diagnosed later in their schooling while others are diagnosed early. (1:25)
Diagnosing Dyslexia
Diagnosing Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Diagnosing dyslexia involves a series of tests that assess a child's learning, reading and speaking abilities. Discover the dyslexia diagnosing process with tips from a recognized scholar. (3:27)
Signs of Kindergarten Dyslexia
Signs of Kindergarten Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Signs of kindergarten dyslexia include a history of language impairment, a family history of reading difficulties and problems with memory abilities. Identify signs of dyslexia. (3:09)
Dyslexia--the Signs to Look For
Learn how to identify the signs of dyslexia.
How to handle a child with ADHD
How to handle a child with ADHD. Part of the series: How to Tell if Your Child Has ADHD. How to handle a child with ADHD in this children's health video.
Battle Of Midway - WWII in colour
This is part from WWII in colour series. This one deals with the Battle Of Midway. All footage is in color and in good quality.
Sufferin' Till Suffrage - Song
This is an animated video for a song showing the history of Women's rights. It lists historical events and shows images of the time. There is reference to the role women played in society, what the suffragists demanded and to the 19th amendment.
19th Amendment
This photostory deals with the 19th Amendment to the Constitution and the events leading up to it. Very little insight into the groups. At best an introduction.
Mexican-American War - 5 of 6
One of the most controversial conflicts in U.S. history, the Mexican-American War erupted as President James K. Polk sought to extend the borders of the nation into Mexico.
Gilded Age: The Tweed Ring and Machine Politics
This video is accompanied by text. "The late nineteenth and very early twentieth centuries in America are often referred to as the “Gilded Age.” The origin of this name is usually attributed to Mark Twain who co-authored a novel entitled The Gilded Age. The term is metaphoric on several levels. It can be taken to reference an obsession with appearances. Unlike “golden,” which has positive associations of beauty and value, the word “gilded” carries connotations of cheap commercializat
Spot's Winter Sports
One of The Adventures of Spot, the dog, for toddlers. This clip also includes the Disney Spot promo at the end. (6:28)
Trench Warfare in WW I
This slide presentation is an overview of trench warfare in WWI. It refers to the effects it had on the war and the soldiers involved. At the end, it includes an assignment for students to practice writing a "primary" document.
How Does Lung Cancer Develop?
How Does Lung Cancer Develop?. Part of the series: Cancer Facts. Lung cancer develops when smoking, air pollutants and free radical formation damages sensitive lung tissue, causing the cellular DNA to restructure and malfunction. Avoid lung cancer by stopping the smoking of cigarettes.
Hare Krishna Prayer Ritual
This short video shows what the Hare Krishna meditation ritual is like. Mr Dasa describe their prayer symbols and explains the number of times the prayer is repeated.
Of Mice and Men - In Context (Part 2 of 2)
The second half of the BBC's on the social/historical context of the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
JK Rowling reads from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 of 2
Imagine J.K. Rowling reading from her acclaimed series to YOU! Get your book and read along. J.K. Rowling, seated in a large wooden chair, reads to an enthusiastic crowd of fans from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the Natural History Museum in London. Part 1 of 2 (9:41)
Deathly Hallows (Audiobook) Ch. 5.3 - Fallen Warrior
Instructor can have students read along with the book in the classroom. (There is only one still image for the duration of the reading.) Instructor can review vocabulary, context clues, elements of a story, etc.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Audiobook)
© 2007 by J.K Rowling
© 2007 Listening Library, Arthur A. Levine Books, an Imprint of Scholastic
© 2007 by Random House, Inc.
Original artwork by Mary GrandPre. Copyright Warner Bros.
Harry Potter,
Great Expectations 2/12
The movie based on the novel by Charles Dickens, Great Expectations.
There are subtitles in this movie. This is part 1 of 12 parts.
