The Solar Sea
Geologists investigate an 800-million-year-old rock record of sun activity in an ancient Australian lake bed, and fabulous ground and satellite photography of the aurora borealis all contribute to an understanding of earth's relationship to the yellow dwarf star we know as the sun.
Easy Break Dance Moves : Break Dance Top Rock Crossover Step Out Moves
Learn break dancing top rock crossover step outs with expert freestyle hip hop dance tips and techniques from a break dancing b-boy professional in this free instructional dancing online video clip. English captions. (1:03)
Chasing Tornadoes
From an outsider's perspective, storm chasing might appear to involve hours and hours of boredom, accentuated by a few moments of unimaginable excitement — or terror — depending on one's love or fear of tornadoes. But to tornado researchers, the effort and expense they expend in search of a single tornado-producing storm reflect the importance of these events in terms of their impact on lives and property. This video segment adapted from NOVA follows some of the scientists who study these vi
Landforms
Pictures of various landforms with rock musc playing in the background. No much information on this video and the pictures are grainy and go very fast. There is some educational value in the pictures of landforms.
Do The Circulation - Song
This is an animated Science Rock about blood circulation. The song explains the parts the heart has and the way blood goes in it circulation. The importance of exercise to keep the system healthy is also shown
School House Rock "Do the Circulation"
Learn about the human circulatory system with this short, catchy song from School House Rock. Quickly memorize information with these lyrics about arteries, veins, left and right ventrical, left and right atrium, red cells, white cells, and how the bloodstream carries nutrition to the rest of your body. Run time 03:01
Touch and Vision
In this episode of the human senses, they explore the two most highly used senses, touch and vision. In this video they test the amazing things we do with our eyes, how we can instantly spot attractive people in a crowded room, and how our eyes guide us around the world with astonishing accuracy. When it comes to touch they reveal why we love the feel of some things and loath others. Discover what our skin
A Glacier Investigation
From Dragonfly Tv. Deborah and Brittani live in Juneau, Alaska, which is home to 38 glaciers flowing from the gigantic Juneau Ice Field. The girls love being outside, especially in the short Alaskan summers, so they decided to check out a glacier up close at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center. The center has cool exhibits that explain the science behind glaciers-like the fact that a glacier is a river of ice that moves because of its own weight and that the Mendenhall Glacier receives abo
King Minus
King Minus is a cute video to introduce or review basic subtraction. The animations are great, and fun. Any early elementary child will love this one!
How to Teach Children to Read : Favorite Children's Authors
Learn about popular authors for children's books from a professional librarian, Debbie Noah, in this children's video. Parents, this video is a great tool to use to help you choose great books that your children will love.
How to Teach Children to Read : Favorite Children's Authors: Part 2
Learn about favorite authors of children's books from a professional librarian in this free children's video with expert: Debbie Noah. This is a great video for helping parents to choose reading material that young children will love.
Interview with Phyllis Reynolds Naylor (Part 3)
In this section Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, winner of the ASPCA Roger Caras Award, answers the question, "Shiloh is included on the recommended book list for many school districts and is assigned reading for many students each year. What are your thoughts about the wide appeal of Shiloh and the impact you have made with this book for countless children...and animals?" In her answer happy about the impact the books have had. She also commented that one teacher told her how children who have been abu
Lois Ehlert Interview
Lois Ehlert's unique children's books, such as Color Zoo, reflect her creative and curious mind. In this exclusive video interview, Lois Ehlert discusses her early love for art and how she continually strives to create highly original children's books. style, a vibrant mix of watercolor and collage, she brings stories to life.
The Land of Sedona
This video takes a look at the geology, scenery, and history of Sedona, Arizona. Sedona is becoming known as some of the most magnificient land on earth with wonderful rock formations that have been cut over thousands of years. The video is good quality and provides information for students studying this area of the United States. (6:00)
California Flag and Anthem
California’s flag is the historic Bear Flag raised at Sonoma on June 14, 1846, by a group of American settlers in revolt against Mexican rule. The flag was designed by William Todd on a piece of new unbleached cotton. The star imitated the lone star of Texas. A grizzly bear represented the many bears seen in the state. The word, "Cal
New Mexico State Flag and State Song The flag is shown against the blue sky. The yellow field and red symbol colors are the colors of Spain. There is a red sun with rays stretching out from it. There are four groups of rays with four rays in each group. This is an ancient sun symbol of a Native American people called the Zia. They believed the giver of all good gave gifts in groups of four. The gifts are: the four directions - north, east, south and west
New York Flag and Anthem The New York flag is emblazoned on a dark blue field is the state coat of arms. The goddess Liberty holds a pole with a Liberty Cap on top. Liberty stands for freedom. At her feet is a discarded crown, representing freedom from England at the end of the revolutionary war. On the right is the goddess, Justice. She wears a blindfold and carries the scales of justice, meaning that everyone receives equal treatment under the law. The stat
7 Wonders of Utah: Devils Slide StandardNET Live video. A history of Devils Slide, video describes Devil's Slide, such as how it got it name, and how it was formed. Video shows how rock was weathered into this shape. Video is of good quality. (2:02)
Adverb Song
This is School House Rock video on what an adverb is, while giving several examples of adverbs. This video is suitable for elementary school students.
On Point: Maya Angelou Indepth Interview (1 of 5)
Armstrong Williams interviews Dr. Mana Angelou, poet, author, dancer, scripwriter, at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. He asks about her challenges. She says every day is a challenge. She is challenged to be honest, courageous, kind, and present in this interview. She talks about her life growing up. After being raped at age 7 she stopped speaking for 6 years. During that time she learned to read, and she read many books. She now has 55 doctorates and teaches all over the world.
