How to Go Green: Earth Day 2009
Watch and learn a few tips on leading a more eco-friendly life. These
tips are from Earth Day 2009. Go Green!
The Human Body - Music Video
This music video gives a brief introduction to the human body. Not much information content but might be nice to introduce a new lesson/unit on the human body, cells or systems.  Run time 01:03.
The Water Cycle
A female voice explains how the water cycle works as images and graphics are shown. All the stages in the water cycle are explained. Run time 01:47.
The Wonder of Water
This is a great overarching series of video introducing the variety of ways water is constantly a part of life. This is a great introductory video to water in any classroom.
Solving Equations With Exponents
In this lesson, the instructor begins with a review of how to simplify radicals. Then, the lesson begins to explain how to solve equations that have exponents. The teacher also takes time to discuss even and odd roots.
Ernie & Bert: The Opposite Game From 1990s Sesame Street. Ernie wants plays a game with opposites, and Bert does not. In the game Bert says a word and Ernie says the opposite of the word. Video is a good explanation of opposites. This video is good for very early learners. (2:01)
The Planet Mercury HD
A brief look at The Planet Mercury (Now in HD) and some interesting facts. This video includes images and new video from the messenger probe. Music 'Musica Universalis' by the great Mike Oldfield.
Egypt's Ten Greatest Discoveries: Daily Life in Egypt
This video shows how the discover of a community of stone built houses resulted in some important discovers about how the workers in Egypt lived. Good images. Students might benefit from having a map of the area to show its location and its relation to the Nile.
Harriet Tubman Documentary
In this edited documentary of Harriet Tubman, aimed at milddle-school and high school students, Harriet Tubman and her contributions to history are presented.
(08:22)
How Old Should Kids Be When Learning to Read?
There are a wide range of ages for children to start learning how to
read, but children usually start learning how to read in the first
grade. Discover ways to teach pre-reading skills to children who are
four or five years old with help from an English specialist in this video.
American Experience: Amelia Earhart
The first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart was one of America's first celebrities. After only a few years as a pilot she became the best-known female flier in America, not only for her daring and determination but also for her striking looks and outspoken personality. Three weeks before her 40th birthday Earhart disappeared over the Pacific Ocean, and her story became legend. (51:42)
B.B. King on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual 1968 Part 2
This video shows B.B. King playing live on B.B. King on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual 1968
Musicians:
B.B. King - guitar
Sonny Freeman - drums
James Toney - organ
Mose Thomas - trumpet
Lee Gatling - sax
(10:44)
Julius Erving – Inspirational Basketball Champion
Basketball Player: Julius Erving - Julius Erving, otherwise known as Doctor J, lead a successful basketball career and provides an inspiration to us all to this day. These clips are from older footage, so the image quality could be better.(01:33)
Tornado Documentary Part 1/4
Learn about Tornadoes! How do they form? Where to they affect? What can you do to prepare?
What is the Cardiovascular System?
An animated explanation of the cardiovascular system that might be appropriate for younger viewers as it is animated; however, even older viewers can learn much as there is a great amount of detail in certain parts. Key vocabulary words include: heart, blood vessels, oxygen, carbon dioxide, right atrium, left atrium, ventricle, valve, blood pressure, systolic pressure, and diastolic pressure.Run time 04:27
Newsreel - Kennedy speech: Peace Corps [3-13-1961]
News broadcast announcing Kennedy's creation of the Peace Corps.
Conjugation of -ARE -ERE -IRE verbs in Italian in the present tense
A native Italian uses a white board and the written word to explain the conjugation of the three types of verbs in the Italian language. Although the speaker only uses Italian, he is easy to understand and uses gestures and written examples to help.
Scientists claim to have created first manmade cell
This is from Fox and explains the ramifications of a manmade cell. The newscast shows the many possible uses how manmade bacteria can be used to help society. A good way to show students what the future may hold.
Teachers Demonstrate Effective Descriptive Feedback to Their Class Using Moon Journals-Part 1 of 2
Using appropriate and respectful vocabulary, two teachers share their own moon journals and give each other feedback. Students deepen their appreciation of the value of descriptive feedback and gain insight into how to give and receive descriptive feedback. They reflect on the demonstration and co-create success criteria for effective feedback sessions. This is a great teaching resource to enhance a writing curriculum and to create a literacy rich environment. The teachers provide
" 3-D Shapes I Know"- A Song With Real-Life Examples
This computer-animated video contains a lively song which identifies the 3-D shapes ( sphere, cylinder, cube, and cone) and shows real-life examples of each. ( 3:18)
