Design by the Book - Episode 2
Episode 2 - The New York Public Library holds a wealth of unexpected sources of inspiration for artists and designers—from vintage valentines and textile patterns, to fabric samples and turn-of-the-century menus from around the world. For this online-only miniseries, Design by the Book, the Library partnered with the leading design blog Design*Sponge to invite five New York City–based artists to sift through our collections in search of inspiration. Watch as the artists, who range from a gla
Design by the Book - Episode 3
Episode 3 - The New York Public Library holds a wealth of unexpected sources of inspiration for artists and designers—from vintage valentines and textile patterns, to fabric samples and turn-of-the-century menus from around the world. For this online-only miniseries, Design by the Book, the Library partnered with the leading design blog Design*Sponge to invite five New York City–based artists to sift through our collections in search of inspiration. Watch as the artists, who range from a gla
Design by the Book - Episode 4
Episode 4 (last episode) - The New York Public Library holds a wealth of unexpected sources of inspiration for artists and designers—from vintage valentines and textile patterns, to fabric samples and turn-of-the-century menus from around the world. For this online-only miniseries, Design by the Book, the Library partnered with the leading design blog Design*Sponge to invite five New York City–based artists to sift through our collections in search of inspiration. Watch as the artists, who r
10 Ways the World Will End: The Big Freeze
How the ocean and its salt content can change the weather patterns and a climate change that impacts the Earth. The impact could go on for decades. Good video for a discussion.
Shape and Pattern Rap
A fun shape and pattern rap accompanied by pictures of young children. The rap describes attributes of squares, triangles and rectangles. Examples of patterns in children's clothing and in the classroom are shown.
Number Patterns
This is a 14 page slide show that investigates a variety of number patterns and how to best discover their what their pattern is. Number patterns are all about prediction and recognizing number patterns is also an important problem-solving skill. A great video for skill practice.
Something's Missing Frog and Dog
This short animated Sesame Street video focuses on patterns. In the video, there is a simple pattern with dogs and frogs that repeats. One item is left out, and the question "What's missing?" is posed. The missing item is put into position, and then "Nothing's missing!" (:42)
Finding Missing Numbers in Sequences
In this video, the instructor shows the viewer how to solve number sequences by looking for patterns-- then shows how to use addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to complete the sequence. The instructor uses a sketchpad program to model examples.
Pilot Math: Patterns
This animation, from the Pilot Math Principles 10 series, explains the concept of Patterns in math by using a party attended by the Pilot Math gang as an example.
Finding Patterns
In this interactive game, students must identify patterns in pictures. Students become pattern detectives and find the patterns. The lesson is available in text only or text with audio for non-readers.
Model, Extend and Translate Geometric Shapes Patterns
Learn about patterns as they are modeled using shapes. Try to figure out what will come next in a pattern. User clicks through the slides.
Patterns
A pattern is a set of shapes or numbers that are repeated over and over again. This video has four parts: Part 1 is about identifying patterns, Part 2 is about identifying the core of a pattern, part 3 is about extending the pattern with the core, and part 4 is about identifying the same pattern in different images
How to Find Free Knitting Patterns
This video explains how to find free knitting patterns for many skill levels with information. Some places to find free knitting patterns are at yarn supply stores, as many yarn distributors supply free patterns to complement their products and the Internet also offers free patterns.
DNA Folding
Paul Rothemund folds DNA into shapes and patterns. Which is a simple enough thing to say, but the process he has developed has vast implications for computing and manufacturing. Rothemund compares genetic programs to computer programs. He uses many examples to explain the molecular programs underlying biology. DNA origami is being used to do complex molecular computations.
Tips for Creating Watercolor Paintings
(These are very short clips.) Extra hints you'll want to know to make beautiful watercolor paintings by Larry Dubitsky. Watercolor is great for creating patterns. English captions. (0:59)
Multiplication by Fours & Sixes, Learning the Times Table Stars
This video is a great way to learn the times table and multiplication in a friendly way. Using number circles to create star patterns. Plays with patterns
Times Tables for 4s & 6s
Learn math times tables for 4 and 6 with fascinating cool math patterns. This animated video teaches math in a fun way that appeals to the right brain and teaches math techniques with visual aids as a math exercise.
Magic Math for 7's Multiplication, Learning the Times Table
Shows how to multiplying by 7 in a fun way from patterns. This teaches a positive attitude toward math and pattern recognition, as well as teaching the times table.
ZEN DEN: Power of the Sea
During the summers of 2007 and 2008, year-round Arctic sea ice shrank to its lowest level since satellite records began 30 years ago. Some scientists now predict an ice-free Arctic summer by 2012. As snow and ice levels decline, sea-levels and weather patterns are affected which in turn impact plant, animal, and human life. Run time 02:05.
200 Videos for Pre-K to Kindergarten
This collection of short videos deals with arts, crafts, counting games, and other activities to help younger children learn. There are over 16 pages of them so it will take you time to find the ones you like from the song about the days of the weak to using M and Ms to learn to make patterns.
