Multiplication Times Table (2's & 8's) on a Number Wheel
This video illustrates how numbers make fun and fascinating patterns. Also modeled is multiplication tables for 2's and 8's. The information is good, but audio must be turned up in order to hear anything. (05:30)
Times Tables for 4s & 6s
Learn math times tables for 4 and 6 with fascinating cool math patterns. This animated video teaches math in a fun way that appeals to the right brain and teaches math techniques with visual aids as a math exercise.
How To Learn Multiplication Tables
In this video learn that when learning multiplication tables, fill in as many rows as possible without looking for the answer. A math teacher explains how to make a multiplication, gives tips on how to learn the table, and explains how to check how well a multiplication table has been memorized.
Great Pyramid of Giza
This is a review of how the pyramid was built, what was required, and the reason for it to be constructed. The video is about a minute and moves rapidly. Best used as an overview.
Using the Quadratic Formula
This instructor in this video, Sal Khan, explains the quadratic formula. Mr. Khan uses computer software (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education. The viewer may want to open the video to 'full screen' as the instructor fits a lot of information on a dark screen.
Multiplying Rational Expressions
Algebra video on how to multiply rational expressions. Run time 03:02
Complex Numbers - Yay Math
Introduction to complex/imaginary numbers. Defines i and works through several examples with increasing complexity. Using white board in classroom setting. Clear and understandable.Produced by Robert Ahdoot, yaymath.org
Secrets Of Egypt: Cleopatra (Part 5/5)
'Cleopatra VII Philopator (in Greek, Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ; January 69 BC –August 12, 30 BC) was the last effective pharaoh of Egypt's Ptolemaic dynasty, (Cleopatra VII, Wikipedia, 2009). This documentary features narration and scholarly commentary and is suitable for high school students. Contains content from National Geographic.
Algebraic Word Problem
In this video, Sal Khan demonstrates how to solve an algebra word problem. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors) to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009 Microsoft Tech Award in Education. (08:01) There is a lot of information on the screen--the viewer may want to open the video to 'full screen.'
Sesame Street - Plants
This is a 55-second animation that demonstrates how seeds are dispersed.
Hinterland Who's Who in Canada
A one minute video that highlights the types of animals that live in the grasslands that are now under threat. Brief, but on the right hand side of the opening page is an extensive list of other videos that are well done, short, and easy for students to understand. Run time 01:02.
Money Magic - A Money Counting Game
This video helps students practice counting coins in a game presented as an animated "game show." (2:38)
Counting Change in First Grade
Practice with quarters and pennies, then quarters and nickels. Teaching script appears as a captions on the slides. The video is in lecture format while examples are provided on the screen. (1:30)
Measuring Length
Instructor demonstrates how to measure length using a ruler. This short video is from Jimmy Chang, who has a master's degree in math and has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for more than eight years.
Storm Tracking
The Weather or Not video series uses weather forecasting and the science of meteorology as a context for learning. In this "Storm Tracking" episode you learn how meteorologists track severe weather events, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and winter storms. Sound is off from video. Run time 11:53.
Youth Leadership - JD Russo - Awareness Is Not Enough
JD Russo, 16-year-old Advisory Board Member of Plastic Pollution Coalition, speaks about indifference, and the need to be personally involved in creating change.
Sonnet 3: By William Shakespeare
Sonnet no 3: By William Shakespeare Read by: Bertram Selwyn (Bernard Shakespeare) "Look in thy glass, and tell the face thou viewest Now is the time that face should form another; Whose fresh repair if now thou not renewest, Thou dost beguile the world, unbless some mother. For where is she so fair whose unear'd womb Disdains the tillage of thy husbandry? Or who is he so fond will be the tomb Of his self-love, to stop posterity? Thou art thy mother's glass, and she in thee Calls back the lovely
A History Of Scotland - Episode 3 - Bishop Makes King (1/6)
A well-photographed history of Scotland that is explored through commentary and re-enactments. This BBC documentary is suitable for middle school and high school students.
Controlling Fear During a Speech
How do you control fear during a speech? This short video tip says that the only way your anxiety will show to your audience is if you tell them...so the tip is don't tell them (0:47).
Personal Space Social Story
Person space is something that is very important for all students. While it comes naturally for most children, some require direct instruction using social stories. This social story focuses on personal space- who needs it and how to get it.
