Organic Chemistry 9
In this video, the instructor, 'Chemguy', introduces alcohols. This video is suitable for high school chemistry students.
Egypt's Golden Empire : The Last Great Pharaoh 8/9
For over 3,000 years Egypt was ruled by Pharaohs. But in that last sweep of time, one pharaoh stands out. He would reign for 67 years, command the largest empire on earth and capture the imagination of the world. His name was Ramesses (or Rameses). This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
Egypt's Golden Empire : The Last Great Pharaoh 7/9
For over 3,000 years Egypt was ruled by Pharaohs. But in that last sweep of time, one pharaoh stands out. He would reign for 67 years, command the largest empire on earth and capture the imagination of the world. His name was Ramesses (or Rameses). This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
Egypt's golden empire : The Last Great Pharaoh 1/9
For over 3,000 years Egypt was ruled by Pharaohs. But in that last sweep of time, one pharaoh stands out. He would reign for 67 years, command the largest empire on Earth. Rameses.
Of Mice and Men - In Context (Part 2 of 2)
The second half of the BBC's on the social/historical context of the novel, Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - Chapter I
This is a video recorded reading of the novel, Charlie and the Chocolate factory by Roald.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Reading- Chapter 2
Chapter 2 from the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is read.
Charlie and the Chocolate F is read factory - Chapter 3
Chapter 3 is read from the book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.!
Table Manners for Children: How to Use a Napkin Table manners including napkin use are very important throughout a child's life. Make sure as a parent you show your child how to use a napkin correctly, to put it on their lap and to use it to wipe the mouth. This should be started early in life. Video is good quality. (1:26)
Construct a Octagon
Video on how to construct a regular octagon with Euclidean tools (Ruler and compass).
Similar Triangles
Introduction to similar triangles. The instructor uses his computer (appears to be the Paint program) to communicate with the viewer. He uses different colors to aid in comprehension. For middle school students and older.
Isosceles Triangle Theorem
In this video, an instructor shows an isosceles triangle and discusses the isosceles triangle theorem. Then, she explains how to use the theorem to determine the unknown angles in her example triangle. (02:08)
Ballad of Magellan - Song by the Animaniacs
The brilliance of Steven Spielberg's 'Animaniacs' is that it combines the wit and slapstick of traditional cartoons with important educational segments like this excerpt about Magellan's historic voyage around the world. Song includes lyrics. Run time 02:53.
Outbreak of WW II
On September 1, 1939, the Second World War commenced in Europe when German troops invaded Poland. After the conquest of Poland and its division between Germany and the Soviet Union, Europe settled into the "Phony War." In the spring, Hitler unleashed a "blitzkrieg" ("lightening war") that swept through Denmark, Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Taking advantage of the non-aggression pact, Soviet forces defeated Finland and occupied the Baltic States. Winston Churchill succeeded the discredit
Displaced Jews-Effects on a family
This clip, from a BBC miniseries, focuses on Jews who escaped the growing threat of Nazism. Living in other countries, like Britain, many later told their children: "The only thing that matters in life is what's inside of you because nobody can take it away." (29:09)
Pearl Harbor-December 7, 1941
Because the clouds have cleared on Sunday morning - December 7, 1941 - every pilot has an unobstructed view as hundreds of Japanese airplanes approach Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
With strike force orders from the high command, and detailed information supplied by Takeo Yoshikawa (a Japanese spy at Pearl), pilots know their individual targets. In 110 minutes, the U.S. Pacific Fleet will be horrendously crippled.
At 7:58 a.m., Lt. Commander Logan Ramsey dispatches an urgent
The Last Aztec 8/10
Booker Prize winner DBC Pierre returns to the Mexico of his youth to explore the downfall of one of the world's greatest civilisations -- the Aztecs ruled by the emperor Montezuma II who were defeated by a small force of Spaniards under Hernán Cortés. Suitable for high school students. Educators/Parents: Some segments speak of human sacrifice.
Mouse Showing Optigenetics
Mouse expressing ChR2 channels in its neurons starts running when receives blue light in its motor cortex. Experiment conducted by Karl Deisseroth at Stanford. This is an example of the new science of optigenetics, where light is used to highlight neurons functioning within the brain.
Controlling the Brain with Light - Optigenetics
Karl Deisseroth is pioneering bold new treatments for depression and other psychiatric diseases. By sending pulses of light into the brain, Deisseroth can control neural activity with remarkable precision. In this short talk, Deisseroth gives an overview of his Stanford University lab's groundbreaking research in "optogenetics".
The Miracle in the Human Brain
A short medical video about the brain, neurons, nerve cells, and brain development. Run time 01:26.
