Planets - Special Tricks to See More With Telescopes
This video episode shows how to best observe the other worlds of our Solar System by using proper settings and special filters. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. Suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
What is a Telescope?
Mrs. Forsythe gives a very brief history of the telescope and explains the uses of a telescope in clear terms. The sound could be better.
The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare, Part 3 of
This BBC animated version of the great classic by Shakespeare brings his words to life. Animation brings these stories to younger students. It uses Shakespeare's words and has the words at the bottom of the screen. Educators can pause the film to discuss the different passages. Suitable for older middle school and high school students. (7:51)
Oscar Wilde Biography, Part 3 of A&E Biography. In 1883, Wilde arrived in Paris and "put his aesthetic posing behind him." He wrote the play “The Duchess of Padua” for Mary Anderson; she turns it down. He goes back to London and continues to lecture. There he meets Constance Lloyd and marries her. Apparently unaware of his homosexuality, they have two sons, Cyril in 1885 and Vyvyan in 1886. At 32 he accepts a job as an editor with a popular magaz
Oscar Wilde Bio 4 A&E Biography. In 1891, Wilde fell in love with Lord Alfred Douglas. He explained to his wife that he needed the time to write. During the time away he wrote four critically acclaimed plays that mocked Victorian society, poking fun at London’s upper class. His plays brought him great acclaimed and filled his pockets with money. He spent money extravagantly and was soon in deep debt. Bosie’s father finds out about h
Collective Nouns - Knewton.com
This video defines collective nouns and then gives examples of collective nouns and how they are used. It specifically talks about how to determine what kind of verb to use with collective nouns. (2:02)
Learn - Collective Nouns (Animation)
This is a very brief introduction that shows the viewer how to indentify collective nouns. Uses computer software and colors for emphasis.
Calcium, Myosin, Muscle Contraction
This is a brief one-minute video about calcium and the myosin crossbridge.
Side-Side-Side Congruency
In this video clip learn how to create a proof to show that two
triangles are congruent because all their sides are the same. A math instructor shows examples with triangles and makes a statement and proof chart to show side, side, side congruency.
Idioms in English - 'Blue'
This video is in lecture format with a white board. There aren't any graphics provided to help add depth to the lesson. The phrases are all common expressions
and phrases that use the color blue. (3:26)
Using Nature to Grow Batteries
Inspired by an abalone shell, Angela Belcher programs viruses to make elegant nanoscale structures that humans can use. Selecting for high-performing genes through directed evolution, she's produced viruses that can construct powerful new batteries, clean hydrogen fuels and record-breaking solar cells. At TEDxCaltech, she shows us how it's done. (10:26)
Solar Eclipses
Every now and then, the Sun, Earth, and Moon align so that, when viewed from the Earth, the Moon eclipses the Sun's light. Solar eclipses are fairly common -- the Moon will block out some portion of the Sun at least twice a year. However, it is still a special event to be able to witness a total solar eclipse. In this video segment adapted from NASA, learn how solar eclipses happen and why they are so difficult to witness. Closed captioning included. Run time 01:53.
A History of Scotland Part 1 Introduction, BBC Scotland
A history of Scotland starting with the very first clan/tribe. This BBC documentary is suitable for middle school and high school students.
Ancient Warriors - The Highlanders 1/3
The beginning is purposely blurred as an artistic effect. This is a History Channel documentary regarding the Highlander's fight against the English in the 14th century that is suitable for high school students.
Happy Groundhog Day - a song for young children
A song about the significance of the groundhog seeing or not seeing his shadow on February 2nd.
If the parts of speech were people
Reid and Kristen read to us their responses. If nouns, verbs, and adjective were people, what would they be like?
Dissociation of Salt
This brief video uses computer animation and narration to explain the dissociation of salt (sodium chloride) in water - creating a sodium chloride solution. Run time 0:52.
A close look at carbon fiber
A three minute video that shows how carbon fiber is made and some uses. Brief, but usable for older students.
Solving Exact Differential Equations
Now, let's learn how to solve exact differential equations. Video starts with a problem and then goes through the steps to solve the problem.
Spanish Vocabulary - Descriptive Adjectives
This video teaches a group of basic Spanish adjectives. It is presented in Spanish and English, but has great illustrations, and the words are written and pronounced in both English and Spanish. Very easy to follow.
