The Arts in Every Classroom: Building on New Ideas
More documentary segments show further work by the team members with their students, among themselves, and with colleagues. The end-of-year discussions continue, with team members reflecting on how their new initiatives in the arts have affected them and their schools, and offering advice for other teachers who want to bring the arts into their own classrooms.
(6/6) Tanks - Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was monumental for numerous reasons but will almost always be remembered for being the largest clash of armor. The vast area around the city of Kursk presented itself as a target with a salient being formed in the Russian line of defense. Hitler needed a victory that would regain the initiative in the east and declared that Operation Zitadelle as it was known" would shine like a beacon to the world" and would avenge the crushing defeat at Stalingrad earlier in the year, but e
Attack on Pearl Harbor
This clip, from a Universal Newsreel, combines Japanese and American historical footage of the Pearl Harbor attack. The events, which took place on December 7, 1941 - a Sunday that year - initially surprised the United States.
What Is A Watershed
From the mountains to the coast, this series focuses on the water system known as the Connecticut River, one of 10 designated American Heritage Rivers. Filmed in the ecosystem and supported by The Connecticut River Education Initiative. Water. About three feet of it falls as rain and snow in this part of New England every year. In cities and other developed areas, much of it runs off rapidly, down into catch basins and storm drains, where it races through pipes and discharges into our rivers. I
Learn about Christmas Trees
Christmas trees are a beautiful addition to many of our home this time of year. Did you know that the tree was original decorated with large, red apples as a symbol of Adam and Eve? Learn more about the origins of the Christmas tree with this video. Allen Smith shares more on this symbol of the holiday. Run time 01:39.
Rhythmic Dance Group
Montage of footage of Belle. There is no narration nor instruction, just movement to a French song.
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tai chi-this video is in French. Movements are demonstrated and easily copied. (6:30)
Marketing Economics
The purpose of this course is to deliver better understanding about the marketing of food and agricultural products. Both theories and empirical examples of the marketing will be provided to give insights about the food marketing. In order to take this course, basic microeconomic theories on demand as well as supply and market structure are required.
Chatting in Skype
Demonstrates how to set up a chat, to view all messages from a specific person, and to look at any chats over a one year period.
Canada: A People`s History - Champlain`s Gamble
This video recreates the first French attempt at creating a permanent settlement in Quebec under the direction of explorer Samuel de Champlain. (Professional video with re-enactment, stills, and narration.)
Samuel de Champlain - Québec History 2
Samuel de Champlain, "The Father of New France", was a French
navigator, cartographer, soldier, explorer, geographer, ethnologist,
diplomat and chronicler. He founded Quebec City on July 3, 1608, and
served as its administrator for the rest of his life. He forged the
Great French and Indian Alliance.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Regarder
This video (08:11) gives the conjugations for the word: regardez (to look). The native speaker says each phrase one time. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
Conjugaison - Regarder - Indicatif Présent
This video (00:43) gives the present conjugations of the word: regardez (to look). The native speaker says each phrase one time. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
[Learn French] [Conjugaison] Partir
This video (08:08) gives the conjugations for the word: partir (to leave). The native speaker says each phrase one time. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
Conjugaison - Partir - Indicatif Présent
This video (00:43) gives the present conjugations for the word: partir (to look). The native speaker says each phrase one time. Good for beginning French language-learners or for review.
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.
Year On Earth
A year on earth is measured by one complete trip around the sun. Seems simple enough but there is a problem. The earth doesn't travel in a path around the sun that returns it to its starting point. So how do we know when the year starts or ends? This video answers that question by describing the various way a year is measured. Video is of good quality and is appropriate for middle elementary school, middle school, and high school. Run time 09:28.
Rotation and Revolution
Quick review video on the basics on Earth's rotation and revolution. A teacher explains axis, how the Earth is on a tilt, why we have seasons, how it Earth revolves around the sun, explains why we have leap year every four years. Also explains how the moon rotates around the earth and why we only see one side of the moon. Video is of good quality and appropriate for elementary age students. 05:33.
What Is a Leap Year
This short video gives a brief overview of the leap year. Occurring every fourth year, the leap year has 366 days, with 29 days for February. Run time 01:23.
Great Performances Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Considered the most dynamic young conductor in classical music since Bernstein, 28-year-old Gustavo Dudamel begins his tenure as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic in fall 2009. In this program, learn more about Dudamel, the LA Philharmonic, composer John Adams, and see a movement from John Adams' "City Noir" and Mahler's "Symphony No. 1 in D major" performed at his inaugural concert. (51:41)
