Renewable Energy Report from the European Union
Most of the energy we use today to help power industry, vehicles, and
appliances for everyday living come from the combustion of fossil
fuels. Fossil fuels release energy in the form of carbon. This carbon is
of organic origin, and dead organic matter, accumulating and forming
layers under the surface of the earth over millions of years, forms
fuels like petroleum. These sources of energy are called non-renewable
as they will not last forever and human bei
The Story of Bottled Water (2010)
The Story of Bottled Water shows the environmental problems created by water sold in plastic bottles. It is eight minutes in duration and points out how the bottled water industry created an industry based on fear. There is only one side to this video, but the facts presented are pretty overwhelming. This video would be best to raise awareness of recycling and question the need for such products. The video also addresses marketing tactics and manufactured demand and could jumpstart a nice classr
History of Hollywood: Part of a Series
This is the first part of 11 in a series that traces this history of Hollywood and the film industry. Uses orginial footage. Excellent for film appreciation classes and sociology lessons.
How Fast Does Light Travel?
Light is a form of electromagnetic radiation, which always travels
at a speed of 186,000 miles per second in a vacuum. Discover how light travels slower in transparent media with information from a science teacher in this video.
Chain Reaction: Water
Artists using using visual media to capture climate change in the act. The video begins with showing water bottles made from plastic which uses oil to produce the bottles, gas to transport the bottles and the entire planet's resulting consequences of global warming. Speeded up climate changes showing dying coral, rising water levels, hurricanes, ending with a challenge to be concious of the changes and "Sound the Alarm." Set to contemporary music.
Calvin Coolidge
As Harding's vice president, Calvin Coolidge took office for the final year of Harding's presidency. He then ran for president the next year. The election of 1924 was characterized by deep fragmentation of the Democratic Party over such issues as prohibition, progressivism, north/south sectionalism, urban/rural disffection, and immigration. The Democratic convention chose John W. Davis, a conservative Democrat, to counter Coolidge, but the liberals decamped to field their own candidate, Wisconsi
Utah Flag and Anthem The Utah flag is on a blue field, appears the state seal. In the center of the seal is a beehive, the state emblem, with a sego lily growing on either side. The sego lily stands for peace. The state motto "Industry" means steady effort. A national flag shows that Utah supports the United States. The eagle stands for protection in peace and war. The date 1847 represents the year that Brigham Young led a group of people to the Salt Lake
Imaging: Digital Images
Video: Imaging: Digital Images Episode 9 (of a 25-part series) This Nortel LearniT tutorial familiarizes students with Digital Images. Digital Images has changed the photography industry. There are many ways to change the images.
Finding the Main Idea with Mac and PC Commercials
This video shows a reading teacher explaining one strategy she used to help her students to recognize the main idea. First, she had them find the main idea of Mac and PC commercials. Then, they were able to transfer the skill to find the main idea in many different informational texts. In addition, this activity made them more media literate as well, allowing them to identify the main idea of many different commercials, TV shows, and video games.
How to Paint a Sunrise : Mixing Paints for Oil Painting Sunrise
Use a round brush to add oil paint colors. Use permanent rose and some media and white pigment to get a nice pink color. Mix with palate knife-take the round brush to add a thin layer of pink color. Avoid severe straight lines. English captions. (1:49)
The Chemistry of the Earth Geographic distribution of specific resources determines global economics. The program highlights how specific deposits of resources came to be located in specific places. Rare resources inspire the search for alternatives in industry. Silicon, a cornerstone of the high-tech industry, is one of the elements of the Earth highlighted in this program.
How Bacteria "Talk"
Bonnie Bassler discovered that bacteria "talk" to each other, using a chemical language that lets them coordinate defense and mount attacks. The find has stunning implications for medicine, industry -- and our understanding of ourselves. Bonnie Bassler studies how bacteria can communicate with one another, through chemical signals, to act as a unit. Her work could pave the way for new, more potent medicine. Run time 18:11.
Creative Writing Activities for Ages 9 to 11
Creative Writing Activities for Ages 9 to 11. Part of the series: Reading, Writing & Education. Creative writing activities for students between the ages of 9 and 11 could include workshop sessions with other children, having the kids write different forms of media. (2:01)
What Is a Computer Router?
A computer router is used to take the data being transmitted between computers and make sure it gets routed to the right computer using a scheme called addressing. Connect a network of computers using a wired or wireless router with tips from a certified computer technician in video on computers. (02:06) There are English captions at the bottom of the screen.
Expert: Jonathan Ayres
Bio: Jonathan Ayres has more than 25 years of computer industry experience with all types of com
Slow Motion Hummingbirds
A montage of HD and high speed footage showing these fascinating little birds from 1/4 to 1/40 actual (realtime) speed. Cameras placed in a number of different angles give some new perspectives, and a top-down angle shows the bird lapping-up the nectar with what appears to be a forked tongue! All scenes are set to music. Run time 03:02.
Some great chases and flying scenes round out this video.
Examples of Similes in Songs and Movies
NOTE:  This video contains some rap songs.  This video begins by explaining what a simile is, with a couple of written examples, then proceeds to show many examples, from different media, including concerts, music videos, and movies. Some examples include: mad as a bull, hungry like a wolf, quick as a whip, stings like a bee. Includes movie and concert clips.  (4:04)
The Proton in Chemistry Acids are often thought to be harmful, but acids have many important uses in industry. Both strong and weak acids and bases are shown to be found in the natural world and used in our daily lives. Demonstrations explain pH and how it is measured. Five of the top 10 chemicals used in industry are acids and bases.
"I Hear America Singing" Poem by Walt Whitman
A virtual movie of Walt Whitman (photograph of head with moving lips) "reading" his great homage to the working people and industry of America, "I Hear America Singing."Â (1:13)Â
Proteins: Structure and Function Proteins are very important to living organisms and to industry. Proteins are part of the chemistry of life, and the program examines proteins — polymers built from only 20 basic amino acids. The arrangements of these long chains of amino acid are important to their functioning. The video also explores the history of the discovery of the structure and function of pr
Egalitarian America Unit 20
Brown v. The Board of Education was one of the significant results of
Americans demanding political, social, and economic equality. This call for parity in all walks of life was symptomatic of a growing social and political liberalism, which was fueled by the growing presence of mass media.
