On Point: Maya Angelou Indepth Interview (2 of 5)
Armstrong Williams interviews Dr. Mana Angelou in her home in North Carolina.  She continues describing her early life growing up. She became a single mother in high school. When she was 20, her mother told her she was a wonderful woman, kind and exceedingly intelligent, and she began to believe her. Part 2 of 5 (8:23)
What Is Settlement Geography?
An American History teacher defines the term settlement geography. It is used to define which areas of land can be used for agriculture, which areas can be mined, which land is best for urban usage and to avoid environmental distress.
Exploring History: Corinth, Mississippi and Shiloh National Military Park
"Exploring History: Corinth, Mississippi and Shiloh National Military Park" looks at two southern locations important to the outcome of the American Civil War and the years following. Explore Corinth, Mississippi and the Battle of Shiloh along with a group of students from the area." (25:58) WJLT TV episode
Evaluating Early Reading Comprehension Using Kidspiration
This video shows a sample Kidspiration Activity used to evaluate early reading comprehension by using a storyboard for students to add pictures and short descriptions to visually show what they have read.Â
Georges Seurat - A Slideshow
Warning-Brief frontal female nudity at 2:00, should you choose to skip it.) 'His large work A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-1886), his most famous painting, altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo-impressionism, and is one of the icons of 19th century painting' (Georges-Pierre Seurat, Wikipedia, 2009). (3:34)
Georges-Pierre Seurat Slideshow
WARNING: Brief female frontal nudity from 4:00-4:24 [24 seconds]
Features several close-ups of his work. This is suitable for middle school, and high school students. 'His large work A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-1886), his most famous painting, altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo-impressionism, and is one of the icons of 19th century painting' (Georges-Pierre Seurat, Wikipedia, 2009). Accompanied by classical music.
La Grand Jatte by Georges Seurat
This is a great video which enables the viewer to focus in on segments of this iconic painting. This is suitable for all students. 'His large work A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte (1884-1886), his most famous painting, altered the direction of modern art by initiating Neo-impressionism, and is one of the icons of 19th century painting' (Georges-Pierre Seurat, Wikipedia, 2009). Accompanied by classical music.
Overview of the Rules of American Football
Overview of the Rules of American Football. A two minute talking head segment that does little to explain the game to a novice. There are no graphics, vague descrptions, and a lack of explanation of what officals do or equipment. Run time 2:17
Kary Mullis Celebrates the Experiment
Biochemist Kary Mullis talks about the basis of modern science: the experiment. Sharing tales from the 17th century and from his own backyard-rocketry days, Mullis celebrates the curiosity, inspiration and rigor of good science in all its forms. Kary Mullis won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for developing a way to copy a strand of DNA. Run time 29:30.
Challenger - The Final Voyage Part 3 of 6
Discovery Channel Video. By early Sunday evening the launch team gathers. By early Monday morning everything is ready for countdown. However, the flight was again delayed. The next morning the temperature is really cold, the O rings have a 40 degree qualification temperature. Thiokol says they should not launch. NASA and Thiokol meet to discuss the decision. NASA is not convinced of low temperature and O ring failure. NASA decides
The Golden Door - Immigration Documentary Part 1 Part 1 of 2. Documentary on immigration to the United States in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Video is hosted by a group of students. In this video the narrator discusses the early immigration into the United States. They also discusses why people left their home country, how people came to America, Ellis Island and what happened there, movement of people into the cities and how they lived, and
The Golden Door - Immigration Documentary Part 2 Video is hosted by a group of students. Video discusses the 1882 Emigrant Act and 1917 revision of the act. The 1882 Emigrant Act charged fifty cents for each immigrant. This money was to be used for the care of the immigrant. In 1907 the law was revised, $4.00 was charged on any immigrant for the first time. The increase in immigration changed education in America. Immigrants nee
Immigration
Immigration is an 11 minute video that is old, but useful because it shows a view of immigration that is influenced by the times it was made. Reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains scenes of Ellis Island and New York City in the early 20th century.
Learning About Diabetes: A Walk with Tim and Lindsey
This video was made in cooperation with the American Diabetes Association to support their school-based outreach and fundraising program: School Walk for Diabetes. The target audience for this video is school children in grades K-6. Video is two children discussing diabetes, the child with diabetes is a girl and she is discussing it with her younger brother. Animated video. This video gives a good explanation for younger children.
Protozoa Classification
Protozoa: a now obsolete term that referred to colorless protists and included flagellates, ciliates, amoebae and sporozoa. The protozoa were all thought to be single celled eukaryotes. The concept was popular for much of the 20th century, but it has become clear that some are relatives of animals and fungi, others have closer relationships with algae than with other protozoa, and that protozoa are not closely related. The term has largely fallen into disuse. This interactive webpage gives clear
How-to: Teaching your child to count back change Mrs. Thorp, a retired third-grade classroom teacher, shows how to teach your child the important skill of making change.  She uses a number chart, 1 – 100, with the numbers 25, 50, 75 (representing quarters) colored yellow, the numbers ending in 5 and 0 (representing nickels and dimes) are colored red, and all other numbers are colored blue.  This is a good learning tool or alternative way to teach counting back change. Good vide
How to Teach Veteran's Day in Kindergarten
How to Teach Veteran's Day in Kindergarten. Part of the series: Early Education Teaching Tips. Teaching kindergarten children about Veteran's Day involves first helping them understand bravery, courage and patriotism before explaining about the military and honoring those who have served in the armed forces. (2:35)
Basic Information on Dyslexia
Basic Information on Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects language, speech, grammar and memory, manifesting as early as the ages of 3-5 years old. (2:13)
Preventing Dyslexia
Preventing Dyslexia. Part of the series: Dyslexia. Preventing dyslexia is impossible, as it is caused by a mutated gene affecting the development of the left temporal lobe of the brain, but early treatment helps reduce the impact of dyslexia in some. (1:48)
Sign Language Made Easy
The award winning, American Sign Language Made Easy Series is the most complete series on signing ever produced. This 40-volume, educational video and DVD series teaches conversational sign language, in a fun and easy manner and is ideal for students, teachers and parents. The focus of this series is to teach students basic to advanced communication skills, vocabulary, finger spelling, the alphabet and grammar principles to be able to start signing and communicating easily and quickly.
