Light Absorption, Refraction, and Reflection - by StudyJams
Light always travels in a straight line until something gets in its way. When that happens, light can be absorbed, reflected, or refracted, depending on what kind of surface it hits. Learn more about light with this cartoon animation from StudyJams. A short, self-checking quiz is also included with this link.
Doppler Effect
This brief, 3-D animation shows how the Doppler Effect changes sound waves as an object moves toward and away from the listener. Grades 5-12. (30 sec.)
The Doppler Effect (3-D animation)
This is a 3-D animation showing the physics behind the Doppler Effect. (04:42)
Skull Bones
A review of the cranial and facial bones of the skull, using a rotating human skull with each bone highlighted as it is discussed. It is good study video for human anatomy students. Computer animation with narration. Run time 02:51.
Skull (Part 3) Tutorial
Video uses diagrams to identify and discuss the structure and physiology of the skull from the bottom view and within the orbit and nasal cavity. Good review for a test. Music in background is a little distracting, and video is a little pixelated. Grades 9-12. 7:47min.
Anterior Bone Landmarks of the Skull
Video uses a skull diagram to point out major anterior feature of the skull. Ends with a blank diagram and arrows to allow students to review on their own. Grades 9-12. 58 sec.
Lessons From the Dover Trial - Part II
Part 2 from Dr. Ken Miller's "God, Darwin, and Design- Lessons from the Dover Monkey Trial" lecture at U of Texas- Austin. Dr. Miller uses news clippings and humor to undermine the anti-evolution movement. Inset video of Dr. Miller giving the lecture with his powerpoint presentation in the background. 9:59 min.
International Space Station Tour (Part IV)
Astronaut Mike Fincke takes you on a tour of the International Space Station. Gives you a view of our beautiful planet. Looks at the heart of the Space Station where the crew eats and sleeps. RUn time 06:45.
Observe the International Space Station
If you know where and when to look, it is actually possible to see the International Space Station as it passes over your community.
This video is a short guide to finding and observing the ISS. Viewing times for your location can be found at http://www.heavens-above.com .
Real World: Keeping the International Space Station in Orbit
Each day, gravity pulls the International Space Station, or ISS, a little closer to Earth. See how drag causes the ISS to slow down. Learn about the challenges of keeping the ISS in orbit and how NASA counteracts orbital decay. (05:38)
SAT Prep: Test 2, Section 3, Part 6
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This video is appropriate for high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 2, Section 6, Part 1
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This video is appropriate for high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
World’s Most Powerful Lasers
This four minute video shows the National Ignition Facility, where an enormous 192-beam laser bay may become capable of fusing hydrogen atoms into helium - creating an endless, clean source of energy. Excellent graphics help students understand how lasers and astro phyics work
Be Human Calculator
In just 4 minutes, this video shows how one can learn to calculate faster than any calculator. Your can power-up your weak Math muscle and turn it into a bulging bicep. This video gives great directions on how to follow the steps given on the screen. (02:45)
Learning Latin with Virgil - Pt. 5
Learning Latin with Virgil is a completely new and original Latin video series. It hopes to bring you engaging, effective and regular lessons to enhance your knowledge and enjoyment of Latin. In this series, the emphasis is on understanding the Latin you read, not on translating it. The course centers around the characters and the stories of the great epic work of Virgil, the Aeneid.
Coordinating Conjunctions
In this animated video to decipher Dark Marker's message, the Pentastic Four travel to 1776 in search of clues. Dotty introduces F.A.N.B.O.Y.S., an acronym used to remember each of the coordinating conjunctions.
War Birds of World War II
A video montage of the War Birds of World War II. Dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Air Force, the War Birds of the world, and the brave pilots of World War II. (04:12)
WWII Plane Dogfight - History Channel
A video shows what planes dogfight during WWII was like. There is dogfight representation and you can hear the machine guns. There are images from inside a plane and a WWII pilot narrating his experience. There is information about the speed of the planes and technological descriptions.
WWII Veteran Interview
WWII Veteran Interview. This video helps to give a picture of what it was like to be a soldier in the European theater during WW II.
The Last Aztec 10/10
Booker Prize winner DBC Pierre returns to the Mexico of his youth to explore the downfall of one of the world's greatest civilisations -- the Aztecs ruled by the emperor Montezuma II who were defeated by a small force of Spaniards under Hernán Cortés. Suitable for high school students. Educators/Parents: Some segments speak of human sacrifice.
