Density Current
This segment of the Ocean Odyssey series describes how the salinity and temperature of the ocean increases its density. 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 moti
Abraham Lincoln
Today he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at the time of his election no one would have predicted Lincoln's success based on his many failures. This is a motivating video for students as it shows the importance of trying despite setbacks. Slavery is also shown as a topic for him to oppose. The Civil War is also mentioned.
Number Patterns
This is a 14 page slide show that investigates a variety of number patterns and how to best discover their what their pattern is. Number patterns are all about prediction and recognizing number patterns is also an important problem-solving skill. A great video for skill practice.
Awaiting, a 12-hour performance art piece
 Take 40 people. Dress them in white. Then prepare them for a slow, serene walk up and down the Utah Capitol steps until the break of dawn. Both beguilement and befuddlement greeted 'Awaiting,' a 12-hour performance art piece by New York-based artist Ernesto Pujol. Music composed by Rosi Hayes (2;38)
Herbert Hoover
Calvin Coolidge declined to run in the 1928 presidential election, paving the way for Herbert Hoover who had ably run the Department of Commerce under both Coolidge and Harding. Hoover was educated as a mine engineer and had become a wealthy and successful businessman on his own merits before being appointed to Harding's cabinet. He had been brought up as a Quaker and espoused a practice of business and government that he called "associationalism," a term that might be translated as individual i
Face Sculpting Demo - Two of Two
This is the second part of face sculpting demo with an example at the end of what you need to do for practice. Â Â It is strictly video, no sound, no interaction with a speaker, but the video itself is very well done and is easy to see and follow.(9:24)
Houghton Mifflin Readers Theater
Houghton Mifflin Readers' Theater is a play-based program
where students read aloud and/or perform scripts on social studies
topics. Readers' Theater is an easy way to teach your social studies
and ELA standards. It builds vocabulary comprehension and fluency and allows ALL students to access the content with multi-leveled scripts. The emphasis is on oral expression facilitated through active
imagination so all scripts can be performed with a minimum of
prepa
Aviation History
This is a segment tracing the history of human flight. 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 become critical thinkers and active problem solver
History: DaVinci's Outline In The Last Supper?
Did Leonardo DaVinci use his own shadow to create the outline of Jesus in The Last Supper? James Williams speaks with a researcher who has found evidence in Leonardo's manuscripts suggesting that's the case.
Naked Science / Hyper Hurricanes
This video explains how a hurricane is born. Scientists are given a challenge to find evidence from ancient hurricanes that may resemble current threats. This video is from the Naked Science series. This is Episode 10 from Season 1 and it is suitable for older elementary, middle-school, and high school students.
Le Voyage Dans la Lune
The first science fiction movie, based on a story by Jules Verne. Called "Voyage to the Moon" in English, it was created by George Melies in 1902. The film is from France and is about a small group of scientists that travel to space on a rocket to get to the moon. Originally, this was a silent film, but this film has a narration which explains what is happening to modern viewers. (11:48)
How to conjugate verbs sentire and capire in the present tense
In this video, the verbs sentire and capire are used to show how there are two different types of -IRE verbs in Italian. The speaker uses a white board to illustrate and only speaks Italian. A worksheet with answers is included for practice.
The Three Main Verb Tenses: Present, Past, and FutureÂ
 This video contains a power point presentation which defines and gives examples of the three main verb tenses: present, past, and future. Examples of regular and irregular verbs are given , and the video contains practice sentence. A narrator explains each slide. (6:57)
How Far Smells Travel
A short segment describing how NASA scientists track smells around the globe. 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 become critical thinkers an
The Angle Game Video uses an electronic black board with different-colored pens. Using what we know about angles students need to figure out the measurement of the other angles in the figure that is drawn. Video should be paused then restarted for solution. Narrator mentions that this is good practice for SAT’s. This could also be a challenge for high level middle school students. Good quality video. Good for middle elementary and middle school students.
Teacher Moderation Guided Reading/Guided Writing Pt1 of 2
Teacher-Created Video- During small-group guided lessons, students practice skills previously taught during read-aloud and shared reading sessions. (6:45)
Inside Writing Communities Grades 3-5
This video workshop for elementary school teachers uses classroom
footage to demonstrate how a writing workshop approach motivates
intermediate students and helps them become proficient and independent writers. Ten teachers from across the country model teaching strategies and share reflections on their practice. Six nationally known experts in writing instruction comment on teaching and using the writing workshop approach with upper elementary students. The package includes eight
Studying For Exams Made Simple This video provides tips and guidelines to help you improve your grades and make fundamental changes to how you study. Focus on the things that are important. Ask questions and practice. Prepare mentally for the exam. Video is of average quality and would be good for students in middle school or high school. (10:46)
How To Study For Exams: The Q & A Reflex
Video compares test prep with sports practice. This slide show teaches you how to program yourself to make answering questions a simple reflex. Video is a little slow at first, but is very thorough. Grades 9-12. 9:59 min.
A Glacier Investigation
From Dragonfly Tv. Deborah and Brittani live in Juneau, Alaska, which is home to 38 glaciers flowing from the gigantic Juneau Ice Field. The girls love being outside, especially in the short Alaskan summers, so they decided to check out a glacier up close at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The center has cool exhibits that explain the science behind glaciers-like the fact that a glacier is a river of ice that moves because of its own weight and that the Mendenhall Glacier receives abo
