Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [9/9]
(Caution: Scenes of violence and insensitive racial language)THE 20TH CENTURY(TM) ventures back to the days of the Reconstruction South and through the landmarks in Klan history to tell the complete story of the most famous hate group in America. Discover how the six original Klansmen came together and chose their name. See how the release of America's first blockbuster movie spurred a resurgence in the KKK and how they expanded their target to include Jews, Catholics and immigrants as well as b
History Channel - Biography: Lord Byron Part 2 of 5
NOTE: Educators/Parents: Because of the nature of Lord Byron's life. this biography is suitable for older high school students only. An episode of the series Biography on History Channel dedicated to Lord Byron and produced in 2004. 'George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale FRS (22 January 1788– 19 April 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Among Byron's best-known works are the brief poems 'She Walks in Beauty', 'When We Two Parted,' and 'So, We'll
History Channel - Biography: Lord Byron Part 4 of 5
NOTE: Educators/Parents: Because of the nature of Lord Byron's life. this biography is suitable for older high school students only. An episode of the series Biography on History Channel dedicated to Lord Byron and produced in 2004. 'George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale FRS (22 January 1788– 19 April 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Among Byron's best-known works are the brief poems 'She Walks in Beauty', 'When We Two Parted,' and 'So, We'll
Dualism, Descartes legacy - Part 4 Superstar Teacher Series, Produced by the Teaching Company, Lecturer is John Searle. Lecture is titled, “The Philosophy of Mind.” This set of lectures is about the Philosophy of Mind. This episode discusses, “How do I know there is a physical object out there?” Idealism is then discussed it says all we are ever aware of is the contents of our own mind. Idealism in the 20th century is
How to Teach Piano to Kids: Basic Beats for Children's Piano Lessons Expert Village video. This lesson is taught by Hope Wells. How to teach rhythm to children, including tips for making it fun. Good quality video.
How to Teach Piano to Kids: How to Teach Children About the Music Staff
Expert Village video. This lesson is taught by Hope Wells. Video teaches the music staff to children, including tips for making it fun. Video teaches children how to read sheet music. Good quality video. Video would be good for any age student who is learning to play the piano.
Political Science Our Government and Economy
A 19 minute video that is meant to explain the various types of governments and how to recognize them. It is a long video and gives plenty of time to the subject matter and provides good examples. A word wall with the names of the major types of governments may be of help. Also recommended as a compare and contrast review to help students better understand what the differences are and what they have in common.
Why we have a Census
A short video that explains what a Census is and what purpose it has. More for older students with nothing about House of Representatives.
Letter "W" and its Sound - "W" Trouble Song
This song from "Between the Lions" features a lion singing a song about "W Trouble". The trouble with "w" is that the sound "W" makes does not resemble its name. Many "W" words are featured during this country song.Produced by PBSkids for the learn to read series, "Between the Lions." (1:27)
Subject Pronouns
Brief lesson on subject pronouns. Subject pronouns are words like I, you, he, she, it, they.(1:00)
Prefixes and Suffixes
The slide show presents a prefix or a suffix and the definition. The student narrator uses a word with the prefix in a sentence and simple animations clarify the sentence. (4:44)
Metaphors and Similes This video describes the difference between metaphors and similes. This video uses think blocks to show the differences between analogy, metaphor, and simile. Every metaphor and simile has an analogy inside of it. Video shows how metaphor and simile are related. Not a very exciting video, but gives good examples. Good for elementary grade students.
Math Made Easy: Fractions: Parts of a Whole (Part 1)
In this video, the instructor shows how breaking a whole into a few parts gives a few large pieces, and how breaking a whole in several parts gives you several smaller pieces. Suitable for third-grade students and older.
Comparing Numbers to 50 Using Greater Than and Less Than
Using two numbers, students will compare the numbers to determine if it is less than or great than. Remember, the greater than/less than symbol points to the smaller number. User clicks through the slides.
Oceans: Monterey Bay
Monterey Bay boasts an undersea canyon that is deeper than the Grand Canyon. This rich environment is home to krill, Humboldt squid, mola mola, and a plethora of tiny animals that thrive in giant kelp. Produced by National Geographic. This is a great resource to help make real world connections between nature and the classroom (4:36).
Chemistry Magic Show
This chemistry project could be used for grades 9-12. It builds on their previous knowledge of chemistry and shows them how different chemical reactions can be going on at the same time. Run time 02:57.
Newton's First Law (part 2)
See a demonstration and explanation of Newton's First Law using a raw egg and boiled egg. This video is part of the video collection at NextVista.org (http://nextvista.org), a proud partner of Curriki. Run time 03:11.
How is Glass Made?
This video is used at the Columbus Museum of Art to show how glass can change from solid to fluid and back again. The artists at Jason Antol Studios in Columbus, Ohio, graciously performed the demonstrations on camera. Several questions are presented throughout the video and a 10-second on-screen countdowns allow the viewer a chance to answer each question. The video is presented with background music. (04:38)
Where Do You Get Your Energy
Cells extract energy from sugar to produce ATP, the molecular fuel that powers all life processes. This interactive activity adapted from the Exploratorium delves into the processes that enable cells to unlock the energy contained in the foods we consume. We often use the term "energy" as an informal shorthand for our ability to stay alert and complete tasks. In fact, the presence of energy-rich molecules and our cells' ability to obtain, process, and use this energy is critical to life.
Egg Osmosis Lab
Illustrates Osmosis with Eggs, Corn Syrup and Vinegar
