mosses and liverworts
Non-vascular plants have no true roots, leaves, stems, or flowers. They also have no internal circulatory system for bringing water to the various parts of their bodies. Therefore, non-vascular plants are typically found in very wet places. This video gives a brief overview of two non-vascular plants, mosses and liverworts. Run time 0:50.
Homer's The Odyssey-Joshua (part 1)
This was made for a video project for English class,. It was made with Sims Animation. It is based on The Odyssey of Homer. Part 1
English Learners: Rebecca's Dream
This video of an inpiring woman wanting to pursue her dream of perfoming her songs. The dialoge going on between the each person is emotional. there are many
facial expressions to help hint that they are feeling either sad, happy, or in confusion. The body language such as a hug really shows her affection towards someone. This video helps new English learners acquire skills by using visual clues. There are a lot of helpful comments on the site to help students and teachers as well. The vi
Aboriginal DIDGERIDOO Playing Live in Sydney
This 2:00 minute video shows how the didgeridoo is played and accompanied. It is a clear representation of aboriginal music.
Twelve Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories
Twelve short animated movies showcasing stories from northern Australia. Brilliant website with beautiful animations and the sounds of outback Australia. Has full study guides accompany each story. Glossary includes pronunciation guide Students can create their own version of the dream story in the mash up section.
The Art of Francis Bacon - Part 4/6
Francis Bacon is widely held to be the greatest living painter in the world. No actual Bacon footage, but some good close-ups and quotes narrated by Derek Jacobi. No actual Bacon footage, but some good close-ups and quotes narrated by Derek Jacobi. Bacon lived from 1909-1992. He was an Irish painter who lived mostly in London. In 1960 he painted portrait heads of his friends because he wanted to defeat death by leaving images.
Marbury v. Madison Dramatization
A Dramatization of the legal case that set the precedent for the Supreme Court’s ability to declare that Acts of Congress are unconstitutional. One in a series of historic decisions from the courtroom of America's great Chief Justice, John Marshall.
Xtender/Banner INB password sync
Training video on how to synchronize a Banner INB users password with the Xtender System.
Naming Fractions-Virtual Manipulative
Count how many parts of the whole unit are colored and enter that number in the top (numerator) box.
Count how many parts make up the whole unit and enter that number in the bottom (denominator) box.
Find out if your fraction name corresponds to the picture by clicking the Check button.
Ask for a new fraction to name.
Click the New Fraction button.
Good Night, Gorilla by Peggy Rathmann
"Good night, Gorilla," says the weary watchman as he walks by the gorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. The gorilla answers by quietly pickpocketing the guard's keys, stealthily trailing him, and unlocking the cages of every animal the oblivious fellow bids goodnight to. Looking much like an exhausted father, the uniformed guard traipses home toward his cottage, while the lonely zoo animals softly para
JS Bach pt.5
 J.S.Bach occupies a pivotal place in the history of music.His compositions reprensents both the height of the Baropue and the beginning of the Modern Age of music .Filmed in Leipzig,London and America,this documentary both fascinating anf authoritative features specialy-filmed extracts with Jonh Eliot Grandiner conducting the Monteverdi Choir and English Baropue Soloists, performing the Mass in B minor,Andras Schiff playing the GoldBERG variations,Jacques Loussier improvising on the Toccata an
Phonic Faces Beginning Reader
Preschooler learns alphabet, letter-sounds and phonological awareness by reading a specially designed Phonic Faces alphabet-storybook learning letter-sounds is a natural part of reading these stories. (2:46)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Part 3
The original special from 1978 featuring old school Sesame Street humans and Muppets.
History of music - Part V (W. A. Mozart)
 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: The Marriage of Figaro (Le nozze di Figaro), Eine kleine Nachtmusik (A Little Night Music), Rondo alla Turca, Don Giovanni, Clarinet concerto, Violin concerto in G, Symphony nr. 39, 40 and 41, Divertimento in D, Sonata facile, Piano concerto in A, The Magic Flute (Die Zauberflöte), Quintet for clarinet and strings, Requiem . (10:36)
Web Design Tips
Christopher Merrill discussed basic web design tips for new web designers. Less is always more. It is better to have one large quality image than a mess of images. Keep it simple. (2:05)
Bomb Squad
This seven minute video is about bombs and explosives. It deals with both bombs and how they are dealt with by authorities. Students should be reminded that they should never touch something that has been left and to call the authorities. Good instructions about not touching blasting caps as well. Teachers should always remind students of the dangers involved.
" They Were the Pilgrims"- A Song About the Journey of the Pilgrims
This computer-animated video features a song which traces the journey of the Pilgrims to America. The selection includes maps and describes challenges faced by the Pilgrims. ( 2:24)
Feudal System
This nine minute video is about the importance of land and its power. The Feudal System was the "power pyramid" of the Medieval age. The Kings were the ones with Power aka land. People were afraid of the Viking and so they turned to the King for protection in these dangerous times. Students should know what a monarchy is to provide more background to this lecture.
La longitude, muse oubliée de l'astronomie classique
Conférence donnée à l'IAP le 14 juin 2011, par par Alain Giraud-Ruby, scientifique et écrivain.
On montre comment, à l'âge classique, les problèmes stratégiques liés à la mesure de la longitude, à l'origine notamment de la construction des premiers observatoires optiques, succèdent à ceux du calendrier et de l'astrologie comme principal moteur des progrès de l'observation astronomique. La cartographie terrestre, spécialité des astronomes et géodésiens de l'observ
Video Production - Lighting (#8)
Painting with light is an important part of your movie. Lighting can effect the mood of your final product. Have a shot list so you know how to set up your lighting. You do not need professional lighting, there are household lamps that will work.
