Macedonia
'For a brief period, after the conquests of Alexander the Great, it became the most powerful state in the world' (Macedonia, Wikipedia, 2009). This history channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students. (WARNING: There may be scenes of war.)
Macedonia 3
'For a brief period, after the conquests of Alexander the Great, it became the most powerful state in the world' (Macedonia, Wikipedia, 2009). This history channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students. (WARNING: There may be scenes of war.)
Caesar part 3 of 5
In part 3 Julius Caesar formed an unofficial triumvirate
with Marcus Licinius Crassus and Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus
which dominated Roman politics for several years, opposed in the
Roman Senate by optimates including Marcus Porcius Cato and Marcus Calpurnius Bibulus. His conquest of Gaul extended the Roman world to the North Sea, and he also conducted the first Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC. The collapse of the triumvirate, however, led to a stand-off with Pompey and the S
The Battle Of Rome, Caesar, 3
This well-explained Discovery Channel documentary is suitable for high school students and is told through narration and re-enactments. The Roman Empire lasted a thousand years but like most ancient civilizations, the great empire fell under the guidance of many emperors.
Homeschooling Tips : How to Deal With Socialization
Homeschool students are encouraged to join a homeschool support group in order to meet other kids and deal with socialization issues. opportunities with help from a homeschool teacher in this free video on education. Linda Wooldridge has been homeschooling since 1998, and she has been on the PPEA board for three years as the orientation coordinator for Pinellas County.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
How to Write a Mission Statement
A mission statement should be written to express everything about an
organization in a short, succinct and attention-grabbing slogan and this 1:37 minute video does that in general terms. A good introduction into what a mission statement is and does.
Character
This video concerning the characters of a story is by a college professor, however, the information presented by the instructor will be readily understood by middle and high school students. Instructor: Assistant Professor Adam Crowley, Husson University.
C is for Conifers - Song
They Might Be Giants' song about conifer trees. A sample of the lyrics: "Most with cones for seeds, most with needles for leaves. C is for conifers, my kind of trees. Large junipers and fir, spruce, cedars and pines. C is for conifers, more then five hundred kinds." Run time 02:50
Reading : What Is Story Resolution?
Story resolution occurs after the climax of a story in order to
tie up the loose ends of what happens in the story. Find out about less
traditional story resolution with information from a writing instructor
in this video.
The Battle of Russia Pt. 4 of 9
The Battle of Russia from the War Classics Collection. "Here we discover Russia's valiant resistance to invasion throughout its history and how that strength of character was key to their determination to prevail against the seemingly unstoppable forces of Nazi Germany in the bloodiest battles of World War II. The film is a wonderful compilation of authentic newsreel footage from both the US Signal Corps and various Soviet resources."
Moscow 1941 - 1/6
Hitler tries to take Moscow, thinking once he had Moscow he would be able to take all of Russia. German forces quickly advance.
Polynomial Functions
In this lesson, the lesson explains what polynomial functions are and provides examples. Then, he explains some relevant terminology such as "leading coefficient" and "constant term". The instructor shows and explains a chart with the standard form for five different types of polynomials (constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, and quartic). The lesson finishes with a variety of examples.
Computer Typing Lessons : Proper Posture When Typing On A Computer Keyboard
Learn proper typing posture in this free instructional video. Expert: Jenifer Cononico. English Captions. (1:07)
The Progressive Era
Video discusses the Progressive Era in the United States. It was period of reform which lasted from the1890s to the 1920s. Video discusses the presidents during this time period, the muckrakers, political reform, and amendments established. This is a great video that gives a lot of information.
Jason and the Argonauts
This is an animation based on the mythical tale, Jason and the Argonauts. Jason and his band of Argonaut warriors as they fight the evil skeletons.
The Crash of 1929
This video discusses the crash of the stock market, what caused it and how it affected people.
Hard drive in action
This video illustrates how a hard drive works by showing it in action. The narrator also describes what the hard drive is doing. (2:20)
How Not to Become a Victim: Personal Protection
This ten minute interview is with an instructor and author about how you can help prevent yourself from becoming a victim and how you can defend yourself. Also find out how important it is to develop your awareness. This video applies to both sexes. A MUST watch for all students and others.
Global Wonders: African-American Jackie Robinson-"The First"
In this brief video, students will be introduced to the first African American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues, Jackie Robinson. and other African-American Heroes. Content is appropriate for elementary students. The real photographs will help to bring a real world, authentic experience to the classroom. (1:51)
(6/6) Tanks - Battle of Kursk
The battle of Kursk was monumental for numerous reasons but will almost always be remembered for being the largest clash of armor. The vast area around the city of Kursk presented itself as a target with a salient being formed in the Russian line of defense. Hitler needed a victory that would regain the initiative in the east and declared that Operation Zitadelle as it was known" would shine like a beacon to the world" and would avenge the crushing defeat at Stalingrad earlier in the year, but e
