Facts about Texas
A fourth-grade student describes facts and features about the state of Texas. The student explains the weather, bordering states, population, state quarter, and history of Texas along with geographical images of Texas.
7 Wonders of Utah: Devils Slide StandardNET Live video. A history of Devils Slide, video describes Devil's Slide, such as how it got it name, and how it was formed. Video shows how rock was weathered into this shape. Video is of good quality. (2:02)
7 Wonders of Utah: The Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle StandardNET Live video. Video gives a history of the Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle. Video discusses how the Salt Lake Temple was built and how important it is to the state. Video also discusses how many people and countries were involved in the building of the Temple. The Temple was not open until 40 years after it was begun. Video is of good quality. Video is appropriate for elementary and middle school. (2"04)
7 Wonders of Utah: Zion National Park StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of Zion National Park. Video discusses how many people come through the park, how it was named, and what the name stands for. Video also discusses the animals, plants, and birds that live in Zion National Park. Video contains awesome pictures. Video is appropriate of elementary and middle school students.
7 Wonders of Utah: Bryce Canyon StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of Bryce Canyon. Video discusses facts about the Canyon, how it was named, how the geology of the Canyon comes alive, where the park is located, and what there is to do in the park. (2:19)
7 Wonders of Utah: Bear Lake StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of Bear Lake. Video discusses where Bear Lake is located, the history, what the lake is used for today, and the myth that surrounds the lake. Video contains awesome pictures. Video is appropriate of elementary and middle school students.
7 Wonders of Utah: Great Salt Lake StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of the Great Salt Lake. Video discusses how big the lake originally was, the current size and depth of the lake, the life that live in the lake, the minerals that come from the lake, the ecosystem of the lake, the recreation that the lake has to offer. Video contains awesome pictures. Video is appropriate of elementary and middle school students. (2:13)
7 Wonders of Utah: Arches National Park StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of Arches National Park. Video discusses the natural stone arches, how long ago the arches were formed, how they were formed, climate, and how the park is a constantly changing landscape. Video discusses how Native Americans once lived in the park and shows proof of this. Video contains awesome pictures. Video is appropriate of elementary and middle school students.
Childhood Obesity Epidemic - ABC News
News short on the childhood obesity epidemic. One in five children in the United States is diagnosed with obesity. About 1/4 of kids in the US don't exercise on a regular basis. For the first time in history, this generation may be sicker and die younger than their parents. Grades 5-12. 1:37 min.
The World of Biophysics
In this Wichita State University program, Don Lamb, professor of physical chemistry at Ludwig University of Munich, delivers a lecture on the biophysics. Dr. Lamb explains the history of biophysics and how the intersection of biology and physics helps to explain living systems. Lamb discusses his research into the world of biophysics and fluorescence. Grades 10-12. 58:56 min.
King Charles I 's execution
This video begins with a part of the film Cromwell that shows the execution of the king. The scene is very well set. You can see the moment when the king walks through the crowd. After that there are images of other useful sources such as king portraits and pictures of books of the time. The film scene goes on but you can´t hear the dialogues. (4:57)
Longitude and latitude
This video takes pupils through the major lines of latitude and longitude to an overly dramatic music score. Note: The film lasts 2 minutes but goes on with music and a blank screen for 10 minutes.
Digital Images-Introductions
An introduction to digital images and the move from film to digital imaging. It is easy to take digital images-you can see your pictures and decide right away if you want to keep it-you never run out of film. Digital images are more than just pictures-you can scan images and send them or print out copies. (2:32)
China During the Tang Dynasty; Part 1 of 3
This video is suitable for older middle school or high school students and offers a history of the Tang Dynasty. "The Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 唐朝; pinyin: Táng Cháo; Middle Chinese: dhɑng) (June 18, 618 - June 4, 907) was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li (李) family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. " (Tang Dynasty, Wikipedia, 2009).
China During the Tang Dynasty, Part 2 of 3
(Video is notated as Part 1, but it is Part 2.) This video is suitable for older middle school or high school students and offers a history of the Tang Dynasty. "The Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 唐朝; pinyin: Táng Cháo; Middle Chinese: dhɑng) (June 18, 618 - June 4, 907) was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li (李) family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. "
China During the Tang Dynasty, Part 3 of 3
This video is suitable for older middle school or high school students and offers a history of the Tang Dynasty. "The Tang Dynasty (Chinese: 唐朝; pinyin: Táng Cháo; Middle Chinese: dhɑng) (June 18, 618 - June 4, 907) was an imperial dynasty of China preceded by the Sui Dynasty and followed by the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period. It was founded by the Li (李) family, who seized power during the decline and collapse of the Sui Empire. " (Tang Dynasty, Wikipedia, 2009).
China During the Song Dynasty, Part 1, 2/3
This video features information about the Song Dynasty (which is not to be confused with the Liu Song Dynasty and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. "The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝; pinyin: Sòng Cháo; Wade-Giles: Sung Ch'ao) was a ruling dynasty in China between 960–1279 AD; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money and the first Chi
China During the Song Dynasty, Part 1, 3/3
This video features information about the Song Dynasty (which is not to be confused with the Liu Song Dynasty and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. "The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝; pinyin: Sòng Cháo; Wade-Giles: Sung Ch'ao) was a ruling dynasty in China between 960–1279 AD; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money and the first Chi
China During the Song Dynasty, Part 2, 1/3
This video features information about the Song Dynasty (which is not to be confused with the Liu Song Dynasty and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. "The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝; pinyin: Sòng Cháo; Wade-Giles: Sung Ch'ao) was a ruling dynasty in China between 960–1279 AD; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money and the first Chi
China During the Song Dynasty, Part 2, 2/3
This video features information about the Song Dynasty (which is not to be confused with the Liu Song Dynasty and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. "The Song Dynasty (Chinese: 宋朝; pinyin: Sòng Cháo; Wade-Giles: Sung Ch'ao) was a ruling dynasty in China between 960–1279 AD; it succeeded the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period, and was followed by the Yuan Dynasty. It was the first government in world history to issue banknotes or paper money and the first Chi
