Part 2 - Books, Writing and Creativity
An Australian author explains how to encourage children to be creative and help them enjoy books and writing. He gives tips and ideas for how to use books to encourage children to write. This is part 2 of 6 parts in the series. The web site is located at: www.writing-for-children.com
Scale of Cells and Complex Biological Systems
Advanced video lecture that looks the unity of life from a mathematical perspective. In organisms from the tiniest to the largest, lifespans and growth rates, for example, increase with exponents which are typically simple powers of 1/4. Geoffrey West, president of the Sante Fe Institute, shows how these scaling laws can explain essential features of many diverse biological systems. Incredibly complex systems scale in a predictable manner. He then extends these ideas to discuss urban systems: to
Stem Cell Breakthrough
This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW tells the story behind one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs in the past decade. Human embryonic stem cells, once thought to be the key to curing countless debilitating diseases, have sparked a decade-long firestorm of ethical and political debate in the United States that has greatly curtailed their use in scientific research and medical therapies. Now a revolutionary method of creating stem cells—without embryos—may pave the wa
Stem Cells Breakthrough
This video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW tells the story behind one of the most significant scientific breakthroughs in the past decade. Human embryonic stem cells, once thought to be the key to curing countless debilitating diseases, have sparked a decade-long firestorm of ethical and political debate in the United States that has greatly curtailed their use in scientific research and medical therapies. Now a revolutionary method of creating stem cells—without embryos—may pave the wa
Digital Camera Inventor
This video contains an interview with Steven Sasson, the inventor of the Digital Camera. See how the digital camera was built up from a - simple white piece of paper - and great some ideas.... Also shows the first digital camera. (8:00)
On Point: Maya Angelou Indepth Interview (5 of 5)
Armstrong Williams concludes his interview with Dr. Maya Angelou. He asks how she learned so many languages. "I have an eye and a soul for the human being. Languages are just devices human beings use to tell other human beings how they feel."  Williams asks her about her initiatives in health issues, and about her cookbook. "I want my ideas in people's hands.... in their conversations.... That's the best thing I can do, as a child of God." "I pray to give my spirit back to God as
Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Rudimentary "puppet show" animation of the darker scenes of Macbeth featuring the three witches. It could be used as a focus before reading one day as it could appeal to a unique learning style. It could also give you ideas for student projects. with sound effects. (2:00)
What is Cultural Geography?
Video answers the questions: What do geographers mean when they talk about culture? Culture can be defined as a way of life that distinguishes a people from another group. Cultural traits can be explained in religion, language, system of government, customs, and beliefs. Also discusses; culture region - which is an area occupied by people who share one or more cultural trails, culture hearth - which is a place where important ide
Guided Reading Crash Course - Part 2
Part 2 - This video features a professional development session for Guided Reading. It states the purpose of Guided Reading, and walks teachers though the planning phase. The video contains examples of planning for a DRA 12 and 38. Â An excellent teaching tool full of great ideas.
Bulletin Board Slide Show
See a brief slide show of bulletin board ideas for elementary classrooms. Some good ideas. For more ideas go to http://www.reacheverychild.com/feature/bulletin_board.html. Run time 0:34.
Immigration (1946)
Video reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. Immigrants came to America for economic, political, and religious freedoms. Video discusses where immigrants came from, when the great migration happened, what happened when people arrived at the immigration stations, and what happens once immigrants are in the new land. Video then shows on a map where Germans, Scandinavians, a
Reaction to New Immigration- late 1800s
This video is accompanied by text. "The influx of millions of new immigrants into America’s cities had a powerful effect on city governments. At the time, state and federal governments did little to help immigrants adjust to their new lives in America, leaving city governments burdened with the enormous task. Due to the rapid rate of urban growth, cities could scarcely keep up with city dwellers' needs for transit, water, sewers, street cleaning, and fire and police protection. This lack of go
Immigration
Immigration is an 11 minute video that is old, but useful because it shows a view of immigration that is influenced by the times it was made. Reviews the history of immigration to the United States up to the restrictive law passed in 1924. A dramatized scene in a European steamship office is used to show the economic, political and religious motives for immigration. Contains scenes of Ellis Island and New York City in the early 20th century.
Teaching Great Writing Habits
This short video is really an advertisement for a product sold by Really Good Stuff, but gives the basic steps in the writing process and suggests ideas for managing the writing process in the classroom.
Writing like Eric Carle, the "Picture Writer"
Students are introduced to Eric Carle, learn about the process he follows to write a book, and generate ideas for their own story. The internet is a wonderful tool to get to know authors. Although this video uses Eric Carle's website, the concept could be applied other websites. Run time 03:34.
Learn to Read-Short Vowel Sounds
Bonnie Terry, M. Ed. In this video she shows how to teach or learn the short vowels. These are easy ways to learn the short vowel sound. She teaches how the short vowel sounds are on our body.  Video is of good quality and the ideas are very handy for teachers and adults.
How to Teach Irregular Vowel Sounds
To teach irregular vowel sounds, think of several words with the
vowel sound, teach the words as sight words, and create a word bank with irregular vowel sounds. Have students work on irregular vowels
repeatedly with ideas from a writing instructor and former classroom
teacher.
Christmas Lesson Plan Ideas
Check out www.Teachnology.com We look at Christmas project ideas for your classroom. We offer some teaching ideas you probably havent heard of before.
Magic School Bus Hops Home
Wanda brings Bella, her pet bullfrog, to school and starts to set up a habitat for her in the classroom. Bella has other ideas, however. She hops out the window and heads for parts unknown. The class hops after her - in the Magic School Bus turned bullfrog. After searching in a few habitats, the kids find Bella in a lovely pond that’s just right for a frog to live in. But how will Bella escape the predator heron? And if Bella lives there, won’t Wanda be lonely without her? Students will lear
NATO
The aftermath of these wars and the rapidly increasing Soviet threat helped bring The Western Europeans together. Several nations began discussing the idea of a mutual defense organization, and some European leaders met in a series of meetings. Ideas soon began to take shape. Representatives from Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium eventually met in Brussels, Belgium and signed a mutual defense pact in 1948. This was an historic agreement as it was the first large-sca
