Language Translations
In this video you can learn some basic english to spanish translations.
Spanish Alphabet
This video will help you learn the letters in the spanish alphabet and how they are pronounced. (2:31)
Likes, Dislikes, and Days of the Week
Increase your conversation power by learning how to express likes and dislikes using the verb "gustar," days of the week, and hobby vocabulary.
The Shark's Diet
This short video clip compares the almost boundless diet of the tiger shark to the more discriminating eating habits of the nurse shark. Run time (02:43)
Whale Sharks
On Australia's Ningaloo Reef, tourists can swim with whale sharks. What do the sharks think of this? Researchers deploy the National Geographic Crittercam to study whale shark behavior and the animals' relationship with tourists. Run time 05:38.Â
Orcas Grooming
Everyone enjoys a good back scratch now and then, even orcas will take a break to rub their backs on kelp and pebbles. Run time 01:33.
Fainting Goats
Professional video from National Geographic showing the genetic trait of fainting goats. Shows actual footage of goats fainting. Grades 5-12. 49 sec.
The Mysterious Okapi
The African Rainforest is filled with all kinds of odd and facinating creatures. The mysterious okapi wasn't discovered until the 20th century! Watch this video to see this rare relative of the giraffe. Run time (01:04)
Harmonius Hippos and Crocs
They're ferocious predators, but these crocs still fear the hippo. Watch as the croc attacks an impala that is running through the water, nearly pulling it under, until the hippo comes to the rescue in attempts to save the impala from danger. Scenes may be disturbing for younger children. Professional video by National Geographic. Run time 01:56.
Texas Independence
A 2:25 video that reviews the causes of the Texas war for independence and the events that resulted ultimately to the surrender of the Mexican leader and the signing of documentation giving Texas independence. Student done. Strange ending.
Counting to Twenty Tennis Match With Big Bird
Big Bird and Tony Danza take part in a Sesame Street tennis match in. They count from 1-20 as the ball is hit back and forth. Big Bird wins the match after hitting the ball the 20th time. (1:48)
Gretchen am Spinnrade - accompaniment
Gretchen am Spinnrade (Gretchen at the Spinning Wheel) is a fun and intricate piece by Schubert. Posted here is the accompaniment only in the original key of D minor. This will be extremely helpful for vocalists learning this piece who wish to practice without a pianist. Run time 03:46.
Constellations
Find out how we group stars into constellations. This is a student made video.
Backyard Astronomers (Part 4 of 6) Constellations
This is a ten-minute History Channel documentaryabout constellations.
Stars and Constellations
Learn about the constellations and how to locate them in the night sky. (02:34)
What Is A Constellation?
This is a four minute video that does a good job of explaining why we have constellations and their purpose. Compares the constellations and learning about them to studying a map of the world. Teachers may want to stop the video at times so that the students can better understand the patterns.
What are Constellations?
In this four-minute video, the viewer will learn what constellations are. Some phrases are present to highlight the narrator's words.
What Is the Nearest Galaxy to the Milky Way?
This short video is part of the series "Ask the Astronomer." The question proposed is the title isn't as simple to answer as you might think! The Andromeda Spiral Galaxy is one possible answer (it's about 2,000,000 light years away from us). However, there are also several dwarf galaxies which are much closer (as close as 25,000 light years away). Watch this short video for the details. Run time 02:34.
Universe
Is it possible for distant galaxies to be moving away from us faster than the speed of light? And if it is would it be possible for us to see them? Surprisingly the answer to both questions is a resounding YES. How is that possible? How can something travel faster than the speed of light? Today we will try and paint an accurate picture of the Universe based on the Lambda-Cold-Dark-Matter model, which is the best cosmological model today. Once we have painted that picture, the answers to our ques
Zen Buddhism
This video shows another part of the interview to Gen Lakma. She talks about the reasons why she became a Buddhist in Great Britain. There is reference to the meaning of Faith for Buddhism, to enlightenment and to doubt.
