The Dark Ages
This three minute video is about the the second century A.D. when the Roman Empire was the beacon of learning, trade, power and prosperity in the western world. It shows some images that may be offensive to some. Not much depth in terms of data, but it does paint a picture of what life was like.
JFK Cuban Missle Crisis Newsreel
A radio reel of JFK addressing Americans regarding the Cuban Missile Crisis.
The Odyssey ( KCLS Book Trailer Contest Entry)
This video is a trailer book review of the Odyssey of Homer. This was used as an entry for the KCLS Video Book Review Contest on the The Odyssey by Homer.
Homer's The Odyssey- (part 2)
This is a video project for English class based on the Odyssey of Homer. It was made with Sims animation. This is part 3
Nichi Bei Times Exclusive! The Tanko Bushi
A Nichi Bei Times Exclusive! Sensei Michiya Hanayagi, demonstrating the famous Japanese American Obon festival dance THE TANKO BUSHI! Only on the Nichi Bei Times. (1:40)
Japanese Dancers in DC
Taiko performance/Dance performance in Washington DC. (1:35)
French Lesson : Le Verbe Partir
French lesson : Le verbe partir. The instructor gives English information at the beginning of the video. This video (03:18) gives the conjugations for the word: partir (to leave). The native speaker says the phrase twice. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants - Labor Leaders
Tribute to historical leaders of the U.S. Labor Movement.An amateur video that morphs labor leaders' faces. Slides, text, and music are used.
Discovering the Internet: Credibility (collected)
Video: Discovering the Internet: Credibility Episode 10 (of a 11-part series) This Nortel LearniT tutorial reviews the process for analyzing the credibility of information found on the Internet. (6:10)
Evaluating Websites
This video is in a PowerPoint style. It discusses how to evaluate websites for accuracy. (7:08)
Evaluating Web Sites Tutorial
This tutorial covers how to evaluate websites for credibility. It discusses the differences between the different domains and how to check to get the best information.
How to Calculate Molecular Weight
This is a six-minute video tutorial about calculating molecular weight. The instructor uses a whiteboard to calculate the weight of h2o.
Boolean Operators
Do you want to decrease your time spent searching online? You can improve your searching abilities by using an easy tool called "Boolean operators."
Google Scholar Can be a Starting Point for Research
A colleague once said that students can't use Google for research, because they don't know how to search properly. She was primarily concerned that inexperienced researchers do not know how to identify legitimate online resources. Google Scholar solves this problem by providing books, articles and even legal documents on virtually any subject. (There is no sound.) (01:53)
Fraction Pieces - A Virtual Manipulative
This virtual manipulative can be used to work with fractional parts of a circle or a square. Please wait a few seconds for the Java applet to load. There are instructions to the right side of the manipulative.
Oh, The Thinks You Can Think! by Dr. Seuss
This video clip shows still images of the double-spread book pages with words and illustrations, so one could read along with the friendly female narrator. (2:49)
If I Ran The Zoo by Dr. Seuss, Part 1 of 2
This is film animation with the words narrated by a man and a child (text does not show on screen) and music added. (6:49)
Hunches in Bunches
A little boy, trying to decide what to do, has all sorts of ideas presented to him by grinchy-looking hunches who give good, bad and silly ideas. The book has Dr. Seuss's bright, funny illustrations and rhymes.
How Social Security Numbers are Given
Introduced in 1936, Social Security numbers have become increasingly vital. But the nine-digit number can tell you about the person as well. This video shows how each number means something. This is a good video to show students when teaching them about identity theft.
Learn English Through Song - Listening Comprehension
Help listening comprehension from the lyrics of the song Dancing in the Street by Martha and the Vandrellas. Learn English Through Song Program helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. More songs at www.learn-to-speak-english-esl.com
