What are Gamma Rays? Part 2
Somewhere out in the vast depths of space, a giant star explodes with the power of millions of suns. As the star blows up, a black hole forms at its center. The black hole blows two blowtorches in opposite directions, in narrow jets of gamma rays. NASA's Gamma-ray Large Area Space Telescope, or GLAST, will catch about 200 of these explosions, known as gamma-ray bursts, each year. GLAST's detailed observations may give astronomers the clues they need to unravel the mystery of what exactly produce
Admiral Nelson: Death on the HMS Victory
This film is about the death of Lord Nelson in the Battle of Trafalgar. It discusses the possibility of Lord Nelson being the target of a French assassin.
Documentary on Arctic Sea Ice Shrinking – Global Warming
During the summers of 2007 and 2008, year-round Arctic sea ice shrank to its lowest level since satellite records began 30 years ago. Some scientists now predict an ice-free Arctic summer by 2012. As snow and ice levels decline, sea-levels and weather patterns are affected which in turn impact plant, animal, and human life.
VeggieTales-Where's God When I'm S-Scared Part 1
Where s God when I m S-Scared? contains two hilarious, fully computer-animated stories that teach kids a biblical perspective on handling everyday fears. Tales From The Crisper : After watching a scary Frankencelery movie, five year-old Junior Asparagus gets some help from an unlikely duo. Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber come to Junior s rescue with a rollicking song, teaching him that God is bigger than anything he might be afraid of. Daniel and the Lions Den : The second segment takes us
VeggieTales-Where's God When I'm S-Scared Part 3
Where s God when I m S-Scared? contains two hilarious, fully computer-animated stories that teach kids a biblical perspective on handling everyday fears. Tales From The Crisper : After watching a scary Frankencelery movie, five year-old Junior Asparagus gets some help from an unlikely duo. Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber come to Junior s rescue with a rollicking song, teaching him that God is bigger than anything he might be afraid of. Daniel and the Lions Den : The second segment takes us
What is a Leap Year Exactly?
Video discusses what leap year is, why we have a leap year, and some unusual occurances people have done on leap years. (1:24)
Why We Have Leap Years?
Video discusses and shows why we have leap years. Good video that shows the scientific meaning behind leap year. The demonstration shows how leap year gets our calendar back in sync with Earth's motion around the sun. (1:40)
Thanksgiving Traditions
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is celebrated throughout the United States. The date changed at the beginning of the history of the US but now, we all celebrated on the 3rd Thursday of November each year. (Teacher-made video with slides and narration. The narration is delayed for some reason.)
Wuthering Heights: Context
This video examines the context of Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë. Wuthering Heights is a tale of passion, a tale of
extremes. Published in 1847, a year before Brontë's death, it was not
received well by the critics of the time, yet today we see it as one of
the great Romantic classics. When reading Wuthering Heights we need
Learn French - French Color Vocabulary
Each word is introduced in English and French. This is a great way to study new vocabulary words that will build up your proficiency in French.
Basic French - The Verbs Etre and Aimer
This video explains the uses the verbs etre (to be)Â and aimer (to like or to love)Â and is suitable for all beginning French-language learners.
Learn French - Etre Imparfait
Learn French - Etre Imparfait. This short video has the imperfect forms of the etre (the verb 'to be'). The instructor shows how to use the the imperfect etre with I, you, he, she, they, etc. The words appear on the screen as the instructor speaks.
Learn French Verbs - Aimer - Imparfait
Learn French verbs - Aimer - Imparfait. This short video has the imperfect forms of the aimer (the verb 'to like' or 'to love'). The instructor shows how to use the the imperfect aimer with I, you, he, she, they, etc. The words appear on the screen as the instructor speaks.
Alcatraz
This video is from Veronica Hill of California Travel Tips. It shows the island/jail as it is today. Alcatraz Island, once home to the nation' most dangerous criminals. Alcatraz is among the most popular San Francisco attractions, drawing 1.5 million tourists a year.
San Diego Zoo
Veronica Hill with California Travel Tips.  Nearly 3 million people a year visit the San Diego Zoo, making it the city's most popular attraction.   Get on your best walking shoes before starting your safari into the zoo's 100-acre jungle of steep hills, canyons and winding trails.  During your trek through the park, you'll pass by beautiful waterfalls, tropical flowers and numerous natural-styled environments. Approximately 4,000 animals mak
Monterey Bay Aquarium
California travel tips host Veronica Hill takes you inside the Monterey Bay Aquarium in Cannery Row, just two hours south of San Francisco beside the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary.
Almost 2 million people visit here every year, making it one of California's most popular attractions. More than 623 marine species are on display, so allow at least 3 hours to fully enjoy the aquarium's galleries, touch pools and exhibits. You can easily spend the entire day here.
Egyptian Trading, Money, and Numbers
This 7-year-olds presentation on Ancient Egyptian money demonstrates his knowledge of a very specific subject he found interest in. However, its value may be greater as an example of how everyone struggles to communicate in words what they know in their head. Also demonstrates realistic expectations of oral presentation for younger age children.
How to Test Homeschooling Students
In this clip a home school teacher talks about evaluations and standardized tests. She explains that home school students typically perform standardized tests administered by a non-biased third party to evaluate their performance at the end of the year. She discusses various methods of evaluation for home school students.
Whole Brain Teaching: 3rd Grade: Classroom Management
Watch first year teacher, Andrea Schindler, demonstrate features of Whole Brain Teaching's classroom management system with her inner city, third graders! Â This video is a great example of the whole brain teaching system works easily - even for beginning teachers.
Berlin Wall Falls - News Programme
This video is part of the CBC Archives. It shows the day in 1989 when Germans were finally allowed free access across the divided city. The 28-year-old wall between East and West Berlin was demolished.
