My First English Words, Holidays
This animation for kids presents vocabulary related to holidays, and reads and shows each word in a sentence. The sentences are read by a male and a female narrator with British accents. British terms such as ""ice creams" are used.
The Months of the Year
English speakers, with slight British accents, narrate as each of the twelve months of the year appear on a slide. The names of the months are displayed as text on the screen. Very distinct pronunciation. ELL students might find this useful. (:39)
Myth or Reality? | Ganoderma Lucidum | Reishi |
The Undisputed King of Herbs for Over 4000 years, scientifically known as Ganoderma Lucidum. Commonly known as Reishi in Japan, Lingzhi in China, or the Red Mushroom. Ganoderma is the most nutrient dense substance on the planet providing over 200+ phytonutrients, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids! No other source of nutrition begins to compare.
What is Reishi? (Ganoderma Lucidum)
Reishi is a basidiomycete, lamellaless fungus belonging to the family of polyporaceae. In
Magna Carta
The King John and the Magna Carta edition of a teacher's podcasts. It is a series of slides with narration by the teacher. An entertaining lecture with computer graphics.
The Big Book of Gross Stuff: Making Distinctions!
Bart King, a longtime middle school teacher, began writing to get reluctant readers hooked on books. The Big Book of Gross Stuff explores the international standards of grossness, while delving into history and science. This trailer introduces the book. Visit http://ultragross.blogspot.com for more gross stuff! (:42)
The 2010 Horizon Report
The 2010 Horizon Report
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
