Alaska Brown Bear Trapped National Geographic Video. National Geographic researchers trap an Alaskan brown bear for research. Video is used for research on the life of the brown bear. Researchers are trying to discover more about the bears movement. How is their movement affected by clear cut forests and roads? They use GPS systems to do this, in order to get the GPS on the bear they need to capture the bear the bear does not like this.
Performing "The Walrus Hunt"
This video, adapted from material provided by the ECHO partners, shows how students in Anchorage, Alaska, develop a song and dance to tell about a walrus hunt. Their goal in creating this dance is to connect with their Yup'ik and Iñupiaq cultures, help preserve the cultures for future generations, and express their joy in being part of those cultures. To share their dance with others, the students produce a music video of their work, excerpts of which appear in this video. Closed captioni
The Grand Canyon
Data about the Canyon and how it came to be. Great visuals. A map of the canyon or a Google Earth image would be a benefit. The time it took to be created is also debated (Running Time 2:48).
Black Swamp - Exploring Arkansas (AETN)
Arkansas Educational TV publication. In this video the narrator goes to the Rex Hancock/Black Swamp Wildlie Managment Area south of Augusta. Rex Hancock helped to preseve these wetlands and that is why it is named after him. This is a very unusal and unique trip down the swamp. Video is good quality and has information for students studying this area of the United States.
Facts about Florida
This video is about the state of Florida. Students in the video present many facts about the Florida with pictures of Florida. (Amateur video)
Georgia Land Forms
Student reviews (5) Georgia land forms for a 5th grade project and gets help from a special guest, the Governor of Georgia!(Amateur video)
Destination: Hawaii
Beautiful beaches, active volcanoes, and a rich, diverse culture make Hawaii a visitors' paradise. This video discusses how 1.2 million people call Hawaii home and many more visit the islands, surfboarding was invented here, Pearl Harbor, volcanoes, wildlife, and traditions. Video is good quality and appropriate for all students.
Hawaii Flag and Anthem Hawaii was once an independent kingdom. (1810 - 1893) The flag was designed at the request of King Kamehameha I. It has eight stripes of white, red and blue that represent the eight main islands. The flag of Great Britain is emblazoned in the upper left corner to honor Hawaii's friendship with the British. The combination of the stripes of the United States flag and the Union Jack of Great Britain is said to have pleased the merchant
How Hawaii was Formed
the origins of the Hawaiian islands have remained a geological puzzle
for generations, but recent investigations uncovered that volcanoes hold
the key to much of the formation of these islands. Good introduction to the impact of volcano eruptions.
Illinois Flag and Anthem The Illinois flag is a simple representation of the Great Seal of Illinois against a white background. In 1969, the General Assembly voted to add the word "ILLINOIS" under the Great Seal of the flag. The State's name was added to the flag to ensure that people not familiar with the Great Seal of Illinois would still recognize the banner. Flag adopted 1915. Illinois anthem is “Illinois” written by C.H. Chamberlain and compose
Indiana State Flag and State Song
The flag of Indiana is shown against a blue sky. The field of the flag is blue with nineteen stars and a flaming torch in gold or buff. Thirteen stars are arranged in an outer circle, representing the original thirteen states; five stars are arranged in a half circle below the torch and inside the outer circle of stars, representing the states admitted prior to Indiana; and the nineteenth star, is larger than the others and represents Indiana. The
Iowa State Flag and Song
The flag of Iowa is shown flying against a blue sky. The flag has three vertical strips, blue, white and red the Iowa flag resembles the flag of France. On the white stripe is a bald eagle carrying a blue streamer in its beak. The state motto "Our Liberties We Prize, and Our Rights We will Maintain" is written on the streamer. The name of the state is emblazoned in red letters. Flag adopted 1921.Listen to the Iowa state song, “Song of Iowa” wo
Weird US - Grotto of the Redemption
In this excerpt from the History Channel they travel to an amazing shrine in the American heartland, West Bend, Iowa, which is built entirely out of minerals. A conglomeration of nine grottos depicting scenes in the life of Jesus, the Grotto contains a large collection of minerals and petrifications and is believed to be the largest grotto in the world. It is also "considered to be the world's most complete man-made collection of minerals, fossils, shells, and petrifications in one place." The t
Kansas State Flag and Kansas State Song
Five Star Flags presents the Kansas flag flying against the blue sky, with "Home on the Range" playing in the background. "Home on the Range" is the Kansas state song.
Kentucky State Flag and State Song Five Star Flags presents the Kentucky flag flying against the blue sky. Placed on a navy blue field is the seal and words "Commonwealth of Kentucky". The two friends shaking hands, a pioneer and a statesman, represent all the people. They are acting out the meaning of Kentucky's motto:
Kentucky Show!
Video is a great iMax style documentary about Kentucky that gives the viewer insight into the heart and sole of Kentucky and it's history. Video discusses why Kentucky Blue Grass is called Kentucky Blue Grass. Video is set to music and has great pictures. (2:30)
A Louisiana Montage-- Pictures from the Past
This video offers a slide show of images from the 19th century in Louisiana. The music is haunting...and seemingly appropriate.
Maryland Facts
This is a 4th-graders' report about the State of Maryland. They discuss important facts of Maryland including famous people, industry, weather, state flower, state bird, and more. (02:19)
Facts about New York
A 4th grade report on the state of New York. They present many facts and pictures of Florida.
Visit the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee
The Grand Ole Opry is a place where new, country artists dream to perform and where the legends of country music will always have a home. It is the longest-running, life radio show. Travel with Bennett-Watt and discover the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville Tennessee. Run time 02:14.
