100 Greatest People - Friedrich Nietzsche - 04/04
This episode continues the discussion of works written by Nietzsche during his life. Picture does not change. Video is appropriate for high school students.
Steve Jobs: His Emotional Stanford Commencement Speech
Drawing from some of the most pivotal points in his life, Steve Jobs, chief executive officer and co-founder of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, gives a commencement speech at Stanford University. This is the emotional and compelling life story of how a famous college drop-out came to be; from his adoption to his position in the technology industry. (15:04)
Between the Lions: Cliff Hanger and the Yodeling Yellow Yak
Two scientists yearning to find a yodeling yellow yak just might be the key to Cliff Hanger's salvation, in this y-filled installment of Between the Lions' thrilling action-and-phonics serial. In this video, the some of the words are printed out on the screen. Video would be good for early readers.
Counting to 30 - The Shy Dot
Practice counting the 30 dots are they appear on the screen. One dot is very shy and tries to leave his friends. Classic Sesame Street production. (:18)
Counting to Thirty
This is a simple video counting to thirty. Large colored numbers are shown on a black screen while an instructor says the number. Run time 01:06.
Amazing Fungi Growth in Time-Lapse Photography
In this amazing BBC documentary, suitable for all grades, one can view time-lapse photography of different types of fungi growing.
Story Time | Literary Elements | Second Grade-The Crow and the Pitcher
Reading Comprehension Story: Adapted from a Native American legend. There are no moving images in this video; it just has narration. (02:39) Great for improving listening skills.
Visiting Paris, France Video
Over a healthful breakfast, Toot and Puddle discuss traveling to Paris.
Climate Definition
Climate is defined as the long term patterns of temperature, humidity, wind, etc. in an area. People often confuse climate with weather. Weather is considered a temporary state while climate is the overall set of patterns. Climate can be influenced by latitude, altitude, terrain and nearby bodies of water. Examples of climates include Mediterranean, tundra and subarctic. (01:17)
Words and Expressions to Talk about Technology
This video is about Technology and its effect on our lives. The presentation starts with some facts about how technology has changed in the recent years. There is a definition of TECHNOLOGY and several words related to it are listed. There is also some reference to the negative side of using technology.
Plato Part 2
Plato was a Classical Greek philosopher. Credited as one
of the founders of Western philosophy, in reality he is an enigmatic
figure known only through other people's accounts. It is Plato's
dialogues that have largely created today's impression of him.
Conditioning Behavior
Learn about Conditioning Behavior in this educational video from dizzo95. This video briefly explains Pavlov's famous dog experiment that demonstrates how learning is acquired. Run time 01:23.
Aquatic Ape 3 - BBC Documentary
This excellent documentary gives pros and cons of the so-called aquatic ape theory. Executive producer Moira Mann, narrated by Andrew Sachs. This documentary is suitable for high school students. Run time 10:00.
Factoring of a square root in the denominator
This video shows how to factor a square root when a square root is in the denominator of a mathematical expression. This allows the student to factor out the answer in this scenario.
A History of Scotland - Episode 2 - Hammers of the Scots (6/6)
A well-photographed history of Scotland that is explored through commentary and re-enactments. This BBC documentary is suitable for middle school and high school students.
Monster Me Read Aloud
An animated halloween poem from Highlights. Its about a monster that is going trick or treating. Students will love the rhyming words and surprise at the end. This is a good center activity for the Halloween season. (1:38)
Sixth Grade Reading Objectives
This instructor in this video says that this is for the Texas standardized tests for reading. However, virtually every state has the same standards, with minor differences. Hence, this poster felt this information was relevant.
How to Improve Your Grammar
Don’t be intimidated by the complexity of English grammar; take it one step at a time and you’ll be fine.
Different Kinds of Essays
Different Kinds of Essays. Part of the series: How to Write an Essay. Learn about the different kinds of essays in this free video on writing essays.
War of The Century - Part 7
This part of the documentary explains that the German did not step backwards even when they were not able to do much due to the weather. There is reference to both groups' harsh techniques. Some Ukrainian people had welcome the German who promised to set them free from Stalin. However, they were not helped by the Nazi. On the contrary, they would take their agrarian production. There is a description of the brutal Nazi occupation. The way the Jews were killed in Ukraine is mentioned.
