Renewable Energy: Wind
This lesson introduces students to the uses of wind energy. Topics include a history of wind usage (grinding grain, pumping water, transportation), including the development of wind power in the United States and its more recent adaptations.
Alternative Energy: Solar Energy
This lesson provides an introduction to the use of the sun's energy. Topics include the history of solar energy usage and its more recent adaptations. There is also discussion of how the sun produces and radiates energy and what happens when it reaches Earth.
Renewable Energy: Hydropower
This lesson introduces students to the use of flowing or falling water (hydropower) to perform work, particularly electric power generation. Topics include the history of hydropower development, the invention of turbines and electric generators.
Nuclear Energy: Radiation Exposure
This lesson provides an overview of the sources and potential effects of radiation exposure. Topics include the history of the United States' domestic nuclear power program, the concept of ionizing radiation, and how radiation dosage is measured.
Drinking Water Treatment
This lesson provides an introduction to the treatment of drinking water to remove harmful or distasteful substances. Topics include the history of treatment and a brief listing of treatment processes.
Fossil Fuels: Coal
This lesson provides an introduction to the use of coal as an energy source. Topics include the history of coal usage, applications of coal as an energy source, and major suppliers of coal (the United States).
Pinarbasi 1994: Animal Bones
1994 Excavations at Pınarbaşı, Karaman Province, Turkey: Excavations began at Pinarbasi in August and September 1994, and continued in September 1995. The site is in the lands of Suleimanhaci village, Karaman province, on the south side of the central Anatolian plateau, only about 20 km from Çatalhöyük. This is a salvage excavation, jointly organised by the University of Edinburgh, Department of Archaeology (Dr Trevor Watkins) and the Karaman Museum (Cengiz Topal). The group of sites at Pi
On the Road Again
The movement of people and goods is an important part of the New York State Global History and Geography Curriculum. It is listed as one of the themes that are emphasized in the core curriculum. Students are expected to understand why people migrate and what the impact of migrations has been on people, nations, and regions. Recently, the PBS WIDE ANGLE documentary series created two programs that relate to the movement of people. 'Border Jumpers' (2005) documents migration between countries in A
This Land is Our Land
Throughout history, as the concepts of empire and nation-states took hold, individual countries secured their borders and tried to keep unwanted migrants out. As we enter the 21st century Anwarul K. Chowdhury, an Under-Secretary of the United Nations, says, 'The first step towards examining the road to peace should start with an appreciation of the changing nature of conflicts. Gone are days of war between states for conquest, extension of spheres of influence in the name of ideology ... Today's
Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga
This Web site, created to complement an American Museum of Natural History exhibition, paints a well-rounded picture of Viking life.
The College of Optical Sciences: Past, Present, and Future
The College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona is a great place to do research and to study and learn optics and photonics. This talk gives a short history of the Optical Sciences Center, now the College of Optical Sciences, describing some of the decisions and actions that have shaped the college. The current status of the college and future plans of the college will be presented.
This presentation was given by Dr. Jim Wyant, Dean of the University of Arizona's College of Optic
#25 Music History: The General History of Music from 1600-Present
In this Lesson, I try to cover the HUGE topic of music history. I had to leave out many small details because of the scope of the topic. If music history interests you I'd suggest you look up "music history" on google or wikipedia you could also try "Classical Music History".
Korean War ( Incheon ) 4/15
Korean War - Incheon Video gives history of the war. See Korea as the soldiers saw it. Pictures are real and may be disturbing. (CAUTION: Scenes of executions and dead bodies)
Korean War ( The road to Seoul ) 5/15
Korean War - The road to Seoul Video gives history of the war. See Korea as the soldiers saw it. Pictures are real and may be disturbing. (CAUTION: Scenes of executions and dead bodies)
Korean War ( The 38th parallel ) 6/15
Korean War - The 38th parallel Video gives history of the war. See Korea as the soldiers saw it. Pictures are real and may be disturbing. (CAUTION: Scenes of executions and dead bodies)
Korean War ( The Chinese surprise ) 7/15
Korean War - The Chinese surprise Video gives history of the war. See Korea as the soldiers saw it. Pictures are real and may be disturbing.
(CAUTION: Scenes of executions and dead bodies)
The Art of Teaching the Arts: Choosing Instructional Approaches
Arts teachers take on a variety of roles, and use many different instructional techniques, as they engage with their students. Teachers can be instructors, mentors, directors, coaches, artists, performers, collaborators, facilitators, critics, or audience members. In this session, participants follow a vocal music teacher as she takes on different roles in order to encourage students to find creative solutions to artistic challenges. Next, an acting teacher becomes a facilitator as his students
King Tut
This video is a brief history of King Tut.(Amateur video)
Heroes For My Son, by Brad Meltzer, book trailer
From the author's website: "Since the day my son was born, I've been writing a book for him. It's a collection of heroes throughout history. Some are famous (Jim Henson, Rosa Parks, Mr. Rogers). Some are totally unknown. But the result is this book -- a gift to my son. It's called Heroes For My Son. It came out in May 2010. And as I share this with my sons, I hope you'll share it with the hero in your life." The video shows the author seated o
ADHD and the Brain AnswersTV.com, video is hosted by Dr. Gerald Chodak. Video gives the history of ADHD, what happens in the brain, and what is often used to treat ADHD.  ADHD is a common behavioral disorder and occurs before the age of seven. What they do know is that the occurrence of ADHD is tied to biological factors such as the size and density of various brain structures and the chemical reactions that take place in the brains. ADHD child
