Basic Economics - Lesson 1
This video examines some of the basic foundations of economics. Individuals act, i.e. they undertake purposeful behavior. People make choices, dependent upon their preferences. This is the fundamental idea upon which the study of economics is built. (This is a lecture with only one picture.)
Economic Scarcity & Choice
What is economics all about? This teacher-made video explains how economics is based upon resources and wants. This is a high quality video with good information.
Classigying Quadrilaterals
The instructor demonstrates how to classifying quadrilaterals based on the given information using specific attributes.Â
American Troops React To Obama Election
"CBS News:" Troops based just south of Baghdad react to the election of Sen. Barack Obama, saying they will support him as president.
A Day in Kandinsky
A 3D Motion Graphic Design piece based on the work of Kandinsky a Russian painter and theorist that painted in the abstract style. (0:38)
Science Experiments
Experimentation is the fourth step of the scientific method. Science experiments are necessary to test hypotheses and to form accurate conclusions based on real world results. All branches of science conduct experiments. The video is in lecture format with an instructor in front of a dry erase board. Run time 05:20.
Animal Movement
Biologist Robert Full shares slo-mo video of some captivating critters. Take a closer look at the spiny legs that allow cockroaches to scuttle across mesh and the nanobristle-packed feet that let geckos to run straight up walls. Robert Full studies cockroach legs and gecko feet. His research is helping build the perfect "distributed foot" for tomorrow's robots, based on evolution's ancient engineering. Run time 19:28.
How to Secure a Wireless Internet Connection
Wireless connection should be secured so that only authorized people can access the network. Find out how most wireless configuration utilties are browser-based-go to a specific web address and you will be able to access the settings.
What's a Terrarium and How does it Work?
A short segment explaining what a terrarium is and how it works. Produced for students and is suitable for elementary and older.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method. The series seeks to motivate students to become critical thinkers and active problem solvers.)
History of Measuring Systems
Live action movies describing the history of measuring systems. The development of measuring systems is a great human accomplishment. The early Egyptians created a unit of length, the cubit, based on the human forearm. The English and others, used the human foot and grains of barleycorn to measure length. The metric system started with an fascinating attempt to define the metre using time. The metre evolved through a number of incarnations many involving distances taken from the planet. Today
Metric Unit Conversions
Students learn that in the metric system, all measures of length are based on meters. For example, a centimeter is 1/100 of a meter. And all measures of weight are based on grams. For example, a kilogram is 1000 grams. And all measures of volume are based on liters. For example, a milliliter is 1/1000 of a liter. Students are then asked to solve problems using conversion factors, such as 4,500 milligrams = ____ grams.
Secrets in the Salt
In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, take a trip
to an underground salt deposit that formed 250 million years ago to
search for evidence of ancient life. Learn about the formation of the
salt deposit and observe as scientists drill into the salt walls to
retrieve samples. See liquids trapped within the salt that are millions
of years old, and hear from scientists who were stunned to find that
there were fibers of ancient cellulose inside.
Layers of the Earth
NASA Sci Files segment exploring the many layers of the earth and how these relate to earthquakes. Produced for students and is suitable for elementary and older.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method. The series seeks to motivate students to become critical thinkers and
Pendemonium Apostrophes and Double Negatives part 6
Students learn about apostrophes and double negatives, as well as the Moon, Mars, and Milky Way when they follow the fast-paced adventures of a "pentastic" foursome into space. Seemingly ordinary writing implements named Florentina, Arturo, Buzz, and Penny come to life and try to stop a smelly Dark Marker from taking over the universe by solving clues based on good grammar.
Pendemonium - Apostrophes and Double Negatives part 7
Students learn about apostrophes and double negatives, as well as the Moon, Mars, and Milky Way when they follow the fast-paced adventures of a "pentastic" foursome into space. Seemingly ordinary writing implements named Florentina, Arturo, Buzz, and Penny come to life and try to stop a smelly Dark Marker from taking over the universe by solving clues based on good grammar.
Algae Biofuels As America looks for new alternative fuel sources, biodiesel from algae offers a new and innovative solution.  America uses 180 billion gallons of oil for transportation systems and it is starting to harm the Earth. Wind, solar, and hydrogen energy forms are impractical due to size, scale, and cost of locations. This video discusses how the best alternative fuel is bio-fuel. Ethanol’s from corn and crop based biodiesel have p
Ocean Odyssey - Surface Currents
This is a segment from the Ocean Odyssey series that describes in layman's terms what surface currents are, what role they have in the creation of climate, and how they form. Produced for students and is suitable for elementary and older.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific
Ocean Odyssey - Coastal Currents
This is a segment from the Ocean Odyssey series that describes coastal currents and how they might effect oil spills and objects in the ocean. Produced specifically for students and is suitable for elementary and older students.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method. T
Ocean Topology
This segment of the Ocean Odyssey series describes ocean topography and where oil seepage comes from. Produced specifically for students and is suitable for elementary and older students.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method. The series seeks to motivate students to be
Ocean Pressure and How it Effects Ocean Exploration
Ninth segment of the Ocean Odyssey describes Ocean Pressure and how that limits the depth to which people can dive. Produced specifically for students and is suitable for elementary and older students.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the scientific method. The series seeks to motivate s
