Learn German Fruits
Learn terms and expressions for German fruits by watching this video.  You will hear the word in German and see the German word on the screen and then the word in English will appear on the screen.  This is great for beginning language learners.
Map Legends (colors)
A brief lesson on how to read a map legend.
Human-Made Wonders of Europe and Asia Visit some of the famous human-made landmarks of the Europe and Asia. Shows actual photos of these wonders. (2:17)
Ancient Egypt_The Gift of the Nile
This is a 28 minute video that deals with the history of Egypt and its dependence on the Nile River to survive and grow. It shows how many of the iconic forms were built and the development of paper and even farming practices. A good introduction video to the study of this country.
How To Find a Summer Job
This is a short "how-to" film about securing part-time summer employment. There is a State Farm commercial that plays before the video begins. (1:21)
Perseverance: True Voices of Cancer Survivors, by Carolyn Rubenstein, Book Trailer
August 17, 2009 — Official book trailer for Carolyn Rubenstein's Perseverance: True Voices of Cancer Survivors, a non-fiction book which contains life lessons learned for all of us from young adult cancer survivors. While in middle school, the author visited Camp Sunshine, a camp for children going through cancer. This transformed and directed her life.  Watch the author's face as she talks and see slides of cancer patients and Carolyn.Â
When HIV Becomes AIDS
HIV and AIDS are not the same thing, but the virus can lead to the disease. In this video, a doctor explains when a person who is positive for the virus becomes diagnosed with the disease. Various signs and symptoms are examined. 3:51 min.
Legionella, Listeria, and Mycobacterium
Detailed microscopy shows each of these microbes and narration explains basic structure of each microbe. Video explains exactly how each of the microbes cause damage and disease within humans. 5:56 min.
Born to Talk Part II
Learn the factors that affect a child's learning of language. Parents can learn what they can do with their child to help develop language skills even before the child is actually talking.
Overview of Duke Ellington
'Duke Ellington was known as one of the most influential figures in jazz, if not in all American music' (Duke Ellington, Wikipedia, 2009)This is a short documentary about Ellington's leadership style with contributions from Ben Webster and Alice Babs.
Land Of The Tiger - Sacred Waters, Part 1
This documentary, which is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students, explores the wildlife of the Indian subcontinent living in close proximity to the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. Run time 09:50.
Pottery
This great short film teaches kids about pottery. Viewers are exposed to spinning clay on a wheel to make bowls and cups. (0:50)
Pottery Crafts for Kids : How to Make a Clay Pottery Bowl
How to make a clay pottery bowl for kids; they can make a pinch pot working from the bottom up pushing out the clay and smoothing it up.
Photography: How to 'See' Like a Photographer
The secret is to be able to see images photographically and grab them with your camera. Edit your images to determine which images work-becareful not to become personally involved with your images. Critique the images critically.
Author's  Purpose
This video defines the three main purposes authors have for writing: to inform, entertain, or persuade. Examples of each type of writing are shown. ( 2:39)
Fact and Opinion
This brief slideshow shows the differences between fact and opinion. There is no narration--just music.
Charles Darwin-David Attenborough-BBC Documentary; Introduction
In this BBC documentary, David Attenborough discusses Darwin and his theory of evolution and is suitable for high school students. Run time 03:12.
Visual Discrepancy
Video shows how the mind can play tricks on us as we concentrate on one thing, we may miss other thing. Grades 5-12. Includes closed captioning. 1:45 min.
Optical Illusions Show How We See
Beau Lotto's color games puzzle your vision, but they also spotlight what you can't normally see: how your brain works. This fun, first-hand look at your own versatile sense of sight reveals how evolution tints your perception of what's really out there. 16:31.
Gallery of Visual Illusions
This collection of visual illusions adapted from the University of Washington's Neuroscience for Kids Web site shows that, although we can trust our senses most of the time, our minds sometimes misinterpret the visual information our eyes receive. Interactive website.
