Wonders of the Natural World - Rio De Janeiro Harbour Video is presented by watchmojo.com. Video discusses the details of Rio De Janerio, such how it got its name, where it is located, the statue that overlooks Rio De Janeiro, and how big it is. Video is of good quality, it is a short video and narrator talks fast. Video would be appropriate for children of all grade levels. (0:55)
What is an atheist?
Video is a home video that answers the question " What is an atheist?" An atheist is a person who has no belief in a God or Gods. He explains that there are different levels of atheism. A strong atheist is someone who says there are no Gods. A weak atheist says they have no belief in a God, they don’t see any evidence in a God, don’t see a reason to believe in a God. Video is of average quality and appropriate for high school students.
Anatomy of a Kidney
There is a very brief video with still images of the kidney. This is a quote from the video:
"This cross section of a kidney, almost three times life-size, shows its blood supply and one of the filter tubules, a nephron, highly magnified. The nephron is a highly specialized coiled tubule measuring up to one inch in length. There are more than one million nephrons in each kidney. They function as the kidney's filter units. The kidneys filter unwanted materials from the blood and regulate th
Endocrine Function: Oscillations in Hormone Levels
Professor George Wolfe discusses oscillations in hormone levels in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. The video uses lecture format along with notes and illustrations on a board. Run time 09:39.
Wonders of the Natural World - Great Barrier Reef
This video discusses the Great Barrier Reef. Video discusses where the reef is located, shows the reefs from outer space, what species live in the reefs, and how the reefs formed, how much the reefs are growing, and the effects of global warming and other threats. Video is of good quality, it is a short video and narrator talks fast. Video would be appropriate for children of all grade levels.
Variables and Equations using Substitution
This introduction shows students how to substitute variables in equations. It is geared for intermediate grade levels 7-8. The video looks a substitutions examples on a white board. The whole video lesson is not presented in this clip. You have to go the link shown at the end of the clip to watch the entire lesson.
An Introduction to Natural Gas
Until recently, most natural gas in Canada came from what are referred to as "conventional" sources -- with the gas trapped under relatively high pressure in relatively loose formations which allowed the gas to move freely to the wellhead for production.
In recent years, however, production of natural gas from conventional sources here in Canada has fallen, despite record levels of drilling and completion. With demand for natural gas continuing to grow, additional sources of natura
ZEN DEN: Power of the Sea
During the summers of 2007 and 2008, year-round Arctic sea ice shrank to its lowest level since satellite records began 30 years ago. Some scientists now predict an ice-free Arctic summer by 2012. As snow and ice levels decline, sea-levels and weather patterns are affected which in turn impact plant, animal, and human life. Run time 02:05.
Charge - Sixty Symbols
Professor Roger Bowley puts on bit of a magic show in this light-hearted look at electrical charges. Video discusses electric charge, such as static, postive and negative charges. Could be used at all levels of students. Video is of average quality. Video would be good for middle elementary, middle and high school students. This is an interesting video for any student studying electric charge. Run time 05:56.
Who Is Sonia Sotomayor?
Raised in The Bronx, one of New York's most poverty-stricken
boroughs, Sonia Sotomayor has now been elected to the U.S. Supreme Court. An excellent motivator for students at all levels. A two minute video that can be used to remind students that education that is a stepping stone to success.
Math Games for Kids-Improve Math Skills Bonnie Terry, M. Ed. shows a variety of math games to improve math skills. There are two levels of play, primary and middle grade. These card games make learning math facts fun. The game is for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division practice. The cards used in the game would be easy to make. Video is of good quality and the game is a good idea for parents and teachers.
Nature's Fractal Nature
With carbon dioxide levels around the world rising, a team of American scientists travels to a rain forest in Costa Rica. They employ fractal geometry to analyze how much CO2 the rain forest can absorb. Running time 7:52
Comparing Adverbs
This lesson explains the three levels of adverbs: positive, comparative, and superlative. The lesson provides examples of each level. The video is an excerpt and doesn't go into a great deal of detail.
Anti-Semitism: A History
An excellent video that goes through the history of the term, the treatment of Jews through the years, and the Jewish culture. Relates to both Christians and Muslims. Needs a word list, map, and could benefit from a timeline. Very well done. Good for most grade levels and is one of the best videos on this topic
Autism & Pediatric Diseases : Different Types of Autism Presented by Dr. David Hill. There are many different types of autism, known as the autism spectrum. The main thing they have in common is that they have trouble communicating with other people. There are three levels of autism, Asperger's syndrome, difficulty communicating with others, interpreting their intentions or emotions, they tend to go on with subjects that interest them, may have a hard time getting jokes, but can live o
Intervention Strategies - Early Intervention in Primary Schools
From England: How early intervention strategies in KS1 and KS2 are helping pupils in three school improve their attainment levels in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Very small class, but the ideas are good; use more senses.
Teaching Social SkillsTo Kids With Autism And Aspergers
Moving piece about one mother's journey to treat her son with
Autism. She started a company, Watch Me Learn, to share her videos.
Very inspirational! As seen on the Glenn Beck Show on CNN. Her teaching videos are now used in schools and therapy centers. They reference the ABLLS-R assessment which is used to evaluate functioning levels of kids with autism. A parent can really make a difference. visit www.watchmelearn.com
Tyrannosaurus Debt
This School House Rock music video is about the U.S. National Debt. It lyrics explain how debt began in the 1790's when the new government spent $75 million on the Revolutionary War and then continues to explain the different events in our history that have increased the amount of national debt. This video could be used for various grade levels depending on the lesson. Run time 03:01.
Mountain Gorillas
In this video Steve Leonard treks above altitude sickness levels on a mountain to come face to face with one of the most fascinating on the planet; the mountain gorilla. Apes roam the jungle and don't always like intruders in their nests. Learn more about them in this incredible video.
Resources for Home School Geography
In this clip learn about resources for home school geography. An experienced teacher and home school authority telsl where to find geography teaching resources that can be added to any curriculum at all grade levels.
