The Digital Drum debuts in Uganda
Oct. 25 - A solar-powered computer kiosk is breaking new ground by making the internet available to school children in Uganda for the first time. Maryam Behmard reports.
Quadrilateral Overview
In this eight-and-a-half-minute video, Sal Khan, of Khan Academy, discusses the basics of quadrilaterals including such as parallelograms, rectangles, rhombi, and squares.
Advanced Audio Blog S4 #19 - Top 10 Japanese Songs: Usagi to Kame/The Tortoise and the Hare
Learn Japanese with JapanesePod101.com! When you hear someone singing a song in Japanese about a tortoise and a hare, you immediately recall your childhood. When you tell your Japanese hosts that you love this familiar story, they smile proudly and say that it’s impressive how Japanese folklore has spread far and wide. You think to [...]
How to Make a Stuffed Crust Pizza
This selection contains a video which shows a stuffed crust pizza being made step-by-step. Ingredients needed and directions appear in print. ( 1:35)
Alopecia
This health education program explains alopecia including the different types of hair loss, the causes, and the treatment options. It also reviews normal hair growth. This resource is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
Allgemeinwissen - Quiz
Eight general knowledge questions on German-speaking countries.
Neanderthal mammoth hunters in Jersey
This week in the Planet Earth Podcast: Richard Hollingham meets scientists and archaeologists who are working to preserve one of the most important Neanderthal settlements in north-west Europe to find out how they lived; later on, he visits the local primary school to find out what schoolchildren make of the Neanderthals.
Baby rescued from Turkey quake rubble
Oct. 25 - A 14-day-old baby is rescued from the rubble of a collapsed building, two days after a powerful earthquake hit southeastern Turkey. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Daphnia heart and eyes
Anterior end of Daphnia showing beating heart - note moving eyes and other body structures.
The Real Causes of America's Wars: A Revisionist View "War is the health of the state." These famous words of Randolph Bourne have been confirmed throughout the course of American history. This course will examine the origins of a numbe
Wonen naast een luchthaven
you can read a newspaper commentary on current affairs
The Animal Sounds Song
In this cute, animated video, students will learn animal names and sounds. The animals included are duck, cow, owl, dog, cat, bird, pig, mouse, horse, sheep, rabbit, chicken, snake, frog, bee, lion, donkey, elephant, and bear. This is a great resource for the early childhood classroom. (2:24)
Animal tracks
If an animal track is fork-shaped, it was probably made by a bird. If the track shows four or five toes and is paw-shaped, it was probably made by a mammal. There are many other tracks that different animals make.
2011 McColl School Investment Forum at Queens
Queens Trustee Alex Porter moderated an enlightening discussion with economists and investment experts who spoke about domestic and global opportunities and current trends in the investment world. Panelists included Joe Bossong, managing partner of ASI Healthcare, an independent research firm assisting institutional money managers with investment in the healthcare industry; Harry Bowen, Ph.D., professor of international business and finance, McColl School of Business; Randy Kincaid, Ph.D., profe
Eye dilation
The iris is the colored part of the eye. The pupil is the dark circle in the middle of the iris. The iris causes the pupil to expand or contract depending on the amount of light in a given area. Once light passes through the pupil, a structure called the lens that is directly behind the pupil focuses the light at the back of the eye. The optic nerve, located at the back of the eye, takes the focused message and relays it to the brain where it is processed into an image.
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Hermit Crab Shell Change
The "Kindergarten4TheArts" has chosen some of Florida's own "Hermies" as class pets. We LOVE hermit crabs! Here's a video of one of the females (Shelby) changing her shell. This is a great resource to help students make real world connections. (1:28)
Bubble Guppies: Bunch of Bones
This video explains why bones are important and mentions several body parts. The kids love the catchy song and it really captures their attention. Great for ESL students. (1:32)
What is the futue of learning in Canada? - Dr. Paul Cappon
Dr. Paul Cappon, Canadian Council on Learning, presented CCL's recent findings on all aspects of the learning cycle: from early childhood through school, post-secondary education, and adult and workplace learning and training.
Walcott and Naipaul: History and Myth
Catherine Brown, Lecturer in English Literature, compares West Indian writers Derek Walcott and Vidiadhar Surajprasad Naipaul on their attitudes towards history and myth
