Basic Information on Dyslexia
Basic Information on Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects language, speech, grammar and memory, manifesting as early as the ages of 3-5 years old. (2:13)
Preventing Dyslexia
Preventing Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Preventing dyslexia is impossible, as it is caused by a mutated gene affecting the development of the left temporal lobe of the brain, but early treatment helps reduce the impact of dyslexia in some. (1:48)
Treating Dyslexia
Treating Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Treating dyslexia begins with early diagnosis and teaching at the mastery level, where a student masters a grade level of materials before pursuing the next level. (3:11)
Introduction to Harmonic Motion
Intuition behind the motion of a mass on a spring (some calculus near the end). This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 10:30.
Impossible City - Dubai Part 1 of 6
Takes viewers on a journey to explore the eye-popping and often unprecedented engineering feats that are re-shaping Dubai into a model for visionary urban development in the 21st century. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Discovery Channel - Impossible City - Dubai Part 2 of 6
Takes viewers on a journey to explore the eye-popping and often unprecedented engineering feats that are re-shaping Dubai into a model for visionary urban development in the 21st century. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Impossible City - Dubai Part 3 of 6
Takes viewers on a journey to explore the eye-popping and often unprecedented engineering feats that are re-shaping Dubai into a model for visionary urban development in the 21st century. Suitable for middle school and high school students.
Urine Formation
This is a brief (01:10) video using computer animation to demonstrate how urine forms.
The Longbow, Part 10 of 12
Some scholars claim that the longbow 'made' Britain.This documentary explores the technology of the longbow. Suitable for high school students.
The Longbow, Part 11 of 12
Some scholars claim that the longbow 'made' Britain.This documentary explores the technology of the longbow. Suitable for high school students.
The Longbow, Part 12 of 12
Some scholars claim that the longbow 'made' Britain.This documentary explores the technology of the longbow. Suitable for high school students.
That Catholic Show - Night of the Living Catechism
Episode 3 - The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a big looking book, but is it as scary as it looks?
Hepatitis C
This is a video interview of an expert on Hepatitis C. Good explanation of the disease symptoms, progress, and treatment. It is estimated that one in every 10 Americans have Hepatitis C. Known as "a silent killer," many people are unaware they are infected, leaving them vulnerable to liver damage and other health problems. 28:50 min.
Hepatitis C Animation
Short animation showing how Hepatitis C infection takes place. Includes how the infection affects the body. 1:23 min.
The Marshall Plan
This short video has footage of George Marshall testifying before Congress in January of 1948 about the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe after World War II. (01:40)
Human Physiology: How Does Food Get Broken Down in the Stomach?
This video describes how food is broken down in the mouth and esophagus before reaching the stomach, at which point proteins are broken down in pepsin. (1:31)
Lymphatic System
This is an introduction to the Lymphatic System and its role within the Circulatory System. The lymphatic system restores vital fluid to the blood and plays a vital roll in disease resistance.
Algebra: Solving Linear Equations - Part 2: Applications History Channel - Biography: Lord Byron Part 4 of 5 Immanuel Kant: The Great Synthesizer This video describes Immanuel Kant's great synthesis of the rationalist and empiricist philosophical traditions. Kant famously stated "Percepts without concepts are empty; concepts without percepts are blind." Kant argues that our experience of reality is not merely passive, but rather that the mind actively structures how we encounter the world. Â The video also explains the difference bet
NOTE: Educators/Parents: Because of the nature of Lord Byron's life. this biography is suitable for older high school students only. An episode of the series Biography on History Channel dedicated to Lord Byron and produced in 2004. 'George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale FRS (22 January 1788– 19 April 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Among Byron's best-known works are the brief poems 'She Walks in Beauty', 'When We Two Parted,' and 'So, We'll
