World At War: Alone (4th) 1 of 6
The fourth installment in a long series covering World War II in great detail from every angle. This segment deals with the plight of the British having to having to go it alone from May of 1940 to May 1941. This video has interviews, still photos and movie images.
World At War: Alone (4th) 3 of 6
The third episode about the British having to deal with the Nazis from May 1940-1941. The Battle of Britain, retreats in Greece, Crete and Tobruk, and life in Britain between the evacuation at Dunkirk and Operation Barbarossa. Interviewees include Anthony Eden, J.B. Priestley, Sir Max Aitken, Lieutenant General Adolf Galland and Sir John "Jock" Colville. (9:34)
World At War: Alone (4th) 5 of 6
The third episode about the British having to deal with the Nazis from May 1940-1941. The Battle of Britain, retreats in Greece, Crete and Tobruk, and life in Britain between the evacuation at Dunkirk and Operation Barbarossa. Interviewees include Anthony Eden, J.B. Priestley, Sir Max Aitken, Lieutenant General Adolf Galland and Sir John "Jock" Colville. Footage of Buckingham Palace being bombed and Churchill talking to the people. Acutal footage. (8:28)
World At War: Alone (4th) 4 of 6
The fourth episode about the British having to deal with the Nazis from May 1940-1941. The Battle of Britain, retreats in Greece, Crete and Tobruk, and life in Britain between the evacuation at Dunkirk and Operation Barbarossa. Interviewees include Anthony Eden, J.B. Priestley, Sir Max Aitken, Lieutenant General Adolf Galland and Sir John "Jock" Colville.
Shows the aftermath of the raid of September 7th-may be too graphic for younger children.(9:41)
World At War: Alone (4th) 6 of 6
The third episode about the British having to deal with the Nazis from May 1940-1941. The Battle of Britain, retreats in Greece, Crete and Tobruk, and life in Britain between the evacuation at Dunkirk and Operation Barbarossa. Interviewees include Anthony Eden, J.B. Priestley, Sir Max Aitken, Lieutenant General Adolf Galland and Sir John "Jock" Colville.
This segment centers around May 10, 1944 which was a turning point for the war in Britain as it was a diversion for the invasion
'Kangaroo's Visitor gets a Surprise' a self-published picture book by Peter Taylor
Peter Taylor reads. with Australian/British accent, his self-published book, Kangaroo's Visitor gets a Surprise, illustrated by Gail Breeze. The words do appear on the screen, but they are too small to read easily, and do not appear at length on the screen, which focuses on the illustrations (wide-to-tight and tight-to-wide shots). (8:24)
Who are the Greens?
Mr Anderson was speaking in the Centre for British Politics' Seminar Series.
The Seminar series is designed to give students and staff a balanced view of British politics by the people who practise it. Previous podcasts can be found in the 'Politics' cat
Continuing with the podcasts on the Centre for British Politics Seminar Series Paul Anderson explains the origins of the Green Party and their policies.
That sinking feeling
Professor Steven Fielding asseses the damage, and asks if, in the face of a stormy political future, British political parties are sunk?
Have British political parties become a joke? Recent controversies such as MP expenses, alleged email smear campaigns and the ongoing concern about the economy has led many to question the state of the political structures in Britain.
Adding and Subtracting Negative Numbers
A teacher-made video that shows a virtual video while using a classroom board along with an instructor. Run time 06:42.
Werewolves and Vampires With Author Kelley Armstrong
Though the name of the genre may have changed throughout the years, Kelley Armstrong is a fantasy writer. Vampires and werewolves inhabit her worlds, and her popular Women of the Otherworld series follows these and other characters as they attempt to lead ‘normal’ lives. She was originally inspired to write about werewolves as she watched an episode of the X-Files – and in her opinion, their depiction of werewolves was false. In this video, WatchMojo.com chats with Armstrong to learn more
Learning from Past Experiences? Building an Ambitious Future?
Please refer to part A for the abstract.
Inside the Audiobook Studio: Behind the Mic - Space Station Rat
Children's fiction writer Bruce Coville directs actor Dan Bostick in Full Cast Audio’s audio production of Michael J. Daley's Space Station Rat, science fiction for grades 3-5. They discuss their working relationship and show examples of how Bruce directs Dan. You can see more videos on Full Cast’s YouTube Channel. The audiobook company includes authors, actors, directors, and founder Bruce Coville. (4:25)
Facts About the Pyramids of Egypt
The pyramids of Egypt were built originally as tombs for Pharaohs, but no one is sure exactly how they were built. Learn more about these wonders of the world with answers from an experienced history teacher. (1:19)
"Evening Wind" by Robert Mezey (poetry reading)
The picture referred to in the poem - Evening Wind by Edward Hopper - is the first and last frame.
The original is in the British Museum
http://www.britishmuseum.org/explore/highlights/highlight_objects/pd/e/edward_hopper,_evening_wind.aspx
The other paintings are also by Edward Hopper.
Google finds them using Strict Safe Seach.
Other poems by Robert Mezey can be found here.
http://tinyurl.com/38bngcs
Cookie Monster Helps with the Alphabet
Elmo introduces Cookie Monster, then Cookie Monster bounces on a ball on top of a trampoline while saying the ABCs with the kids. The letters are also printed on the screen. From Sesame Street Sports. Run time 01:17.
Learn Basic English Colors 1 - Vocabulary by Pumkin.com
This video is meant to help kids learn beginner English colors. It is fun and kids can use it to study.
James M. Lang, ON COURSE: A Week-by-Week Guide to Your First Semester of College Teaching
"Briskly moving through the basics, [Lang] tackles the hard questions...with humor and insight...'On Course' is a vital resource for educators, even those who don't fit the first-year college-teaching market. My copy is dotted with notes about new ideas to try out in my lecture class this fall. Happily though, I took away from Lang's guidebook much more than techniques."
-Barbara J. King, Bookslut.com
For more on the book, visit http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674047419
Jon Latimer, 1812: WAR WITH AMERICA
"In this welcome British perspective to the canon of research on the War of 1812, Latimer convincingly debunks the popular myth that this was a second war of independence and a total victory for the United States...The financial deficiencies, administrative mishaps, and military mistakes on both sides are examined in thorough detail, making for a balanced and enlightening account."
-Library Journal
For more on the book, visit http://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674034778
PLATO Computer Learning System 50th Anniversary
[Recorded: June 2, 2010]
Science fiction writer William Gibson once famously said, "The future is already here. It's just not evenly distributed." Such was the case in the early 1970s, when the fourth generation of the PLATO system, evolving since 1960 at the University of Illinois, made its debut. Viewed from today, it is hard to believe that the PLATO IV system could have existed when it did: Terminals with touch-sensitive, gas-plasma flat-panel displays, random-access audio, built-in color mi
Lab Safety Rap
A rap on lab safety rules simple explanation of lab safety acted out by students. The original lyrics and song are from Rhythm, Rhyme, and Results. Lyrics are included at the bottom of the screen. Run time 03:24.
