This, That, These and Those
This is a short video lesson about the demonstratives with interactive exercises. Questions are asked about the demonstrative pronouns, this, that, these, and using picture examples to choose from. Very slow paced and simple for younger viewers or ESL students.
Voi Che Sapete, Act 2 “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Mozart
This is a performance (recorded 'live') of Cherubino, sung by Susanne Mentzer in a performance at Salzburg in 1991. (3:08)
Non Piu Andrai “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Mozart
This is a live performance of Figaro's second aria in Act 1 sung by Ferruccio Furlanetto in a live performance at Salzburg in 1991. (3:49)
Sull’aria “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Mozart
Cecilia Bartoli and Renee Fleming in a duet from Mozart's performed live at the Metropolitan Opera, 1998. Conductor: James Levine. (2:57)
Porgi Amor “The Marriage of Figaro” by Wolfgang Mozart
Kiri Te Kanawa sings the Countess Almaviva’s aria in a live performance.
Westard Movement: Texas Revolt
A short video about slavery as one of the causes of the Texas revolt explained.
U.S. Inches Closer to Civil War
The two steps that result in a Civil War are discussed. The election of Abraham Lincoln, Southern secession and the attack on Fort Sumter lead to the outbreak of the Civil War. A good introduction into causes of Civil War. This video shows how South Carolina attacks the USA and starts the war (2:25).
Slavery in America
America became dependent on slavery as both the industrial North and the farming South became dependent on cotton. However, states' rights soon made slavery a politicized issue. This video shows how America started to react strongly against the idea of having slaves even if was justified in the South because they made money from them. The Missouri Compromise, abolitionists, Underground Railroad, and others explained.
Origins of Slavery in America
Following the arrival of the first captured Africans in the early 1600s, the slavery system in America evolves into a nightmare of abuse and cruelty. This video does not deal with slavery worldwide, just in the colonies. It shows how the slaves were not given rights and could be bought and sold. The slave trade expands even after the importation of slaves ended in the early 1800s. May be too intense for some students. Slaves shown in the Southern states and its use changed the culture and
Jefferson Davis: The End
A short biography of this president of the Confederacy. It shows how mentally challenged he was about the defeat of the South to the United States. A good insight into the world of the Confederate leader who caused the greatest lose of life in American history.
Subordinate Conjunctions Rap Song
A subordinate conjunction rap. The lyrics start with dependents won't last unless they are attached and then rap music is added to the lyrics. This non professional production rap lesson takes place in a bedroom.
Subordinate Conjunctions Lesson Song
This is a classroom lesson teaching students about subordinate conjunctions through a son. The students in the class sings a song about subordinate conjunctions and then the teacher asks students to answers questions using examples of subordinate conjunctions. The students sing the song five times getting faster and faster with each repitition adn finally ending in a rap version of the song.
Subordinating Sally Film About Subordinating Conjunctions.
A lesson in subordinating conjunctions presented as a short Film. This is non-speaking film with music in the background and speaking voices shown as text on the bottom of the screen. Coordinating conjunctions are shown in the dialog in the film.
Learning About Subordinating Conjunction
This brief slide show explains what a subordinating conjunction is.
Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause to an
independent clause. Examples are shown of complete thoughts and
incomplete thoughts.
Correlative Conjunction
In this brief slide show lesson learn about correlative conjunctions. A correlative conjunction is a word that appears in pairs and connects equivalent parts of a sentence. Examples are shown of word pair and correlative conjunction sentences.
Correlative Conjunctions
A short musical slide show lesson on correlative conjunction. Correlative conjunction words and an example sentence with an image are shown.
The Great Pyramid - Part 2 of 7
The Great Pyramid - Ancient Wonder; Modern Mystery. How was it built? Who built it? Why was it built? This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
The Great Pyramid - Part 3 of 7
The Great Pyramid - Ancient Wonder; Modern Mystery. How was it built? Who built it? Why was it built? This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
The Great Pyramid - Part 4 of 7
The Great Pyramid - Ancient Wonder; Modern Mystery. How was it built? Who built it? Why was it built? This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
The Great Pyramid - Part 5 of 7
The Great Pyramid - Ancient Wonder; Modern Mystery. How was it built? Who built it? Why was it built? This documentary, which explores the importance of the pyramids to the Egyptian civilization, is suitable for middle school and high school grades.
