Tech Award Video Presentation - Curriki
Video presentation of Curriki as a Tech Award Laureate 2008. Run time 01:09.
Incumbency
While the president is limited to serving two terms in office, members of Congress can serve an unlimited number of terms. In the mid-nineteenth century, most congressional representatives served only a single term because at that time politics was not considered a career. However, by the mid-twentieth century, congressional representatives began to view holding congressional office as a prestigious career. (Video is narrated with slides and speeches.)
The Colonial Economy
Economic conditions of the 1700s were a contributing factor to the discontent felt by the American colonies towards Great Britain and were not easily overcome after independence. This is how the British used a shortage of money to their advantage. A three minute video that gives some depth to the causes of the Revolution. Well worth viewing. Shows the importance of a common currency to a nation's success.
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Animated Storybook- "When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but really loves you, then you become Real." Margery Williams' enchanting story about a toy rabbit will live forever in the annals of children's literature, coming alive through this unforgettable rendition. Told by Meryl Streep, Music by George Winston, Illustrated by David Jorgensen Awards: 1986 Grammy Award Nomination - Best Recording for Children Action For Children's Television (ACT) Award American Fil
Carpentry Skills Contest - Part 2
Carpentry Skills USA contest held at New Market Skills Center in Tumwater, WA January 30, 2010. Live action video of 20 contestants working on projects while judges observe. No narration. Includes photos of the contestants receiving their prizes. (6:11)
ACT Math Video Solution #2
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to practice problems and view professional explanations on the best way to solve them. Take advantage of these video solutions and do the best you can on the math ACT.
ACT Math Video Solution #3
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to practice problems and view professional explanations on the best way to solve them. Take advantage of these video solutions and do the best you can on the math ACT.
ACT Math Video Solution #4
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to practice problems and view professional explanations on the best way to solve them. Take advantage of these video solutions and do the best you can on the math ACT.
ACT Math Video Solution #5
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to practice problems and view professional explanations on the best way to solve them. Take advantage of these video solutions and do the best you can on the math ACT.
How to Improve Your Math Skills
Excellent video from Jimmy Chang, who has a master's degree in math and has been a math teacher at St. Pete College for nine years. Â Mr. Chang discusses how a learner can improve their math skills.
How to Pass the GED
Passing the GED test requires reviewing algebra, geometry and
other basic math skills, keeping up with current events and taking
several practice tests to plan out the timing. This video clip a GED tutor will help to prepare for the GED test and help to ensure a passing grade.
Veggie Tales- Minnesota Cuke and the Search for Samson's Hairbrush part 1 Can the Veggies capture Samson's hairbrush and put an end to the bullying? Larry the Cucumber is Minnesota Cuke, a children's museum curator and part-time adventurist hired to secure Samson's lost hairbrush before it's purported powers are used to carry out a hairbrained scheme to control both sides of Niagara Falls! Could this preposterous plot be the dirty work of Minnesota's long-time nemesis Professor Rattan? In
Bridge Collapse: The New Tacoma Narrows Bridge Opens
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge project is one of 10 signature transportation projects named as a finalist for the prestigious "America's Transportation Award."
Becoming Naomi Leon
A slow book trailer for the award winning juvenile fiction book Becoming Naomi Leon by Pam Munoz Ryan. No narration; some text appears in script on screen. Guitar music, photography, map of Mexico.
PG Dip Landscape Architecture
Listen to Landscape Architecture student Lindsay Robinson talk about her reasons for choosing the postgraduate diploma and the impact it has had on her career.
Mouse Was Mad, picture book by Linda Urban
The author, a Children's Choice Book Award finalist, reads her picture book, Mouse Was Mad. The viewer can turn the pages of the book by clicking on them, and can read along with the author, who is seen in a side window, reading and talking to the viewer. One of the "A Story Before Bed" author read-alouds. (6:23)
Educational Software
MAIN AIMS OF THE MODULE: To achieve an understanding and practical experience of key principles, methods and theories in the area of educational software.
LEARNING OUTCOMES FOR THE MODULE: The module provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas: 1. Obtain understand of major learning principles, theories, and approaches 2. Identify key factors of successful educational software design a
Acoustic Remote Sensing and Sea Floor Mapping
The course treats the following topics: - Relevant physical oceanography - Elements of marine geology (seafloor topography, acoustical properties of sediments and rocks) - Underwater sound propagation (ray acoustics, ocean noise) - Interaction of sound with the seafloor (reflection, scattering) - Principles of sonar (beamforming) - Underwater acoustic mapping systems (single beam echo sounding, multi-beam echo sounding, sidescan sonar) - Data analysis (refraction corrections, digital terrain mod
Opportunity cost & comp. advantage
Using farmers from Vermont and computer graphs, this amateur video tries to explain how each farmer has a comparative advantage and how they should help themselves out by trading. Good quality video. run time 3:39
Comp Advantage Input
This is a video of problems concerning comparative advantage. Computer graphics and lecture format. Run time 5:27
