Cochabamba Water Wars Democracy NOW! (2 of 2)
Democracy NOW! - DN! 2/2 Ten years ago this month the Bolivian city of Cochabamba was at the center of an epic fight over one of the citys most vital natural...
Colors for Beginning Learners
The video deals with colors. The video doesn't do the colors in the order of the spectrum, but that shouldn't matter to beginning learners. The instructor says the colors to match the Rainbow Song. The video may have been helped by adding the words of the colors. Suitable for pre-school learners.
Hey Diddle Diddle Nursery Rhyme Flannel Board Story
The traditional nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle" is recited during this video and accompanied by flannelboard characters. Produced by Worthington Libraries Programs to Go (:54)
Possessive Pronouns
A teacher shows the difference between possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns. He presents a column of possessive adjectives and one of possessive pronouns to illustrate the difference.
How to Use Parentheses
Parentheses are often used to offset an intense moment or a weak moment of a sentence. Use parentheses to emphasize or take away from what's going on in a sentence with help from a certified tutor in this video. (1:22)
Metaphors and Similes This video describes the difference between metaphors and similes. This video uses think blocks to show the differences between analogy, metaphor, and simile. Every metaphor and simile has an analogy inside of it. Video shows how metaphor and simile are related. Not a very exciting video, but gives good examples. Good for elementary grade students.
The Simile
Similes in 30 seconds or less, this film offers a quick outline of what a simile is as well as how writers use them for effect. (0:42)
It's A METAPHOR!
This video gives examples of common metaphors and tells why authors use them when writing. (1:20)
Examples of Onomotapoeia
This is a short video with examples of what onomatopoeia is, including "zzz" for sleeping, and "bark, bark" for a dog bark. Very entertaining and informative. Minimalist but fun. (2:35)
Onomatopoeia This is an student English project. The slide show talks about the meaning of onomatopoeias – words that imitate the sound they represent. Many examples of onomatopoeias and how they are used are shown. Video also shows how they can be used in writing, or to give a picture action, or as a fashion statement. (2:06)
Mrs. Munger's Class - Onomatopoeia
This is a short, funny video that uses simple animation to make just the mouth move on the photographs. Onomatopoeia - try saying that ten times fast! It means words that sound like what they are - Splash! This is from ABC's One Saturday Morning. For third-grade and older students. (01:40)
Runnin' with the Devil
Death Valley is the lowest, hottest, driest area in North America. In the summer, temperatures commonly run above 120° Fahrenheit. The hot dry air just sucks the moisture out of the human body. A person can lose over one gallon of water just sitting in the shade on a summer day in Death Valley. In this video segment from Nature, runners try to keep their cool as they race through Death Valley. Run time 01:54.
What Is Ammonia?
Ammonia is a chemical compound molecule that is made of one part
nitrogen and three parts hydrogen. It plays an extremely important role
in the nitrogen cycle. Identify ammonia by its pungent smell with advice
from a science tutor in this video.
Volcanoes 101 Today we know volcanoes are openings or vents to the interior of the planet. About 1,500 volcanoes around the world are considered active, about 90% rest in the Ring of Fire, a band circling the Pacific Ocean. While the Earth’s surface looks peaceful the crust is made up of slabs of rock that constantly shift, where the plates interact, volcanoes often form. Friction from shifting plates melts the Earth’s crust, causing ro
Exploring the Deep Sea for Oil
Exploring the Deep Sea for Oil - Remotely Operated Vehicles, also known as ROV, are valuable for the oil industry as they can go deep into the sea to look for oil. (04:52)
Great Barrier Reef Wildlife
The largest living structure, the Great Barrier Reef spans more than 1,200 miles of islands and submerged reefs. A plethora of coral thrives here, along with a sweep parrotfish, sugeonfish, barracuda, and sharks. Run time 4:11.
Take off - Lesson 6
This NASA video segment explores how Newton's laws apply to the takeoff of an airplane. Viewers watch an instructor and engineer at NASA's National Test Pilot School and learn that there are four opposing forces on an airplane, that takeoff is the point at which the lift just starts to offset the weight, and that the distance needed for takeoff can be calculated using an equation derived from Newton's second law. The video clip also discusses the extra drag force created by the rolling friction
What does Influence Mean? Who has Influenced you?
This lesson deals with the meaning and the power of influence. How does it affect us? There is a clear definition of the word "Influence" and there are many words listed. The new vocabulary is presented in context and you can read the examples on the screen.
Vertebral Column Tutorial
Video uses hand drawn diagrams to identify and discuss the structure and physiology of the vertebral column. Each type of vertebrae is examined. Good review for a test. Music in background is a little distracting, and video is a little pixelated. Grades 9-12. 8:12 min.
Cervical Spine and Discs, 3D Animation
Nucleus Medical Art's 3D medical animation shows the
anatomy of a typical cervical (neck) spine and intervertebral disc. Details include orientation of the cervical spine, movements of the spinal vertebrae, and movement of intervertebral discs. A cross section of the intervertebral disk and spinal cord highlight the nucleus pulposus, annulus fibrosus, spinal cord, dura mater, spinal root, and spinal nerve. 3-D animation is set to music. Run time 1:43.
