Adding Fractions with Different Denominators (No LCD)
In this video learn how to add two fractions that have different denominators without having to find the least common denominator (LCD) first. Explanations of numerator, denominator, and what to do if the denominators in the problem are different and how to make them the same, simplifying improper fractions
Converting Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
This video is from The Math Party National Standards Program and features a rap song to help students remember how to convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.
Writing Mixed Numbers as Fractions
When writing a mixed number as a fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator. Make mixed numbers into improper fractions with help from a math author and teacher.
Proper and Improper Fractions with Sal Khan
This video helps explain the difference between proper and improper fractions. Story problems and pictures are used to help reinforce the concept. The instructor, in his conversational tone, uses a black screen as a 'chalkboard.' Different colors and pictures are used for clarification.
Learn The Basics to Subtracting Fractions
John Zimmerman from www.tabletclass.com explains how to subtract fractions. The instructor uses computer software to illustrate his points and feels that math students in middle school and basic math should find the lesson helpful. The two examples used in this video are 3/5-1/5 and 4 1/2- 2 2/3. (06:55)
Circles Radius Diameter & Pi Math Learning Upgrade
Video is in song form and discusses the circumference, radius, pi and more. The video shows the formulas for finding circumference and area, and also explains the definition of Pi. (01:51)
Complex Numbers - Yay Math
Introduction to complex/imaginary numbers. Defines i and works through several examples with increasing complexity. Using white board in classroom setting. Clear and understandable.Produced by Robert Ahdoot, yaymath.org
Weight and Capacity
In this lesson learn about weight and capacity. Watching this video students will learn two words that can be used to describe weight and five words that can be used to describe capacity. An interactive activity is part of this lesson where students select the unit that is best to used to describe the weight and capacity of example objects.
100 Greatest People - Friedrich Nietzsche - 03/04
Video continues with Nietzsche’s life in Switzerland. In this episode they discuss the madness that Nietzsche suffered from. Nietzsche was drugged and sent to live with his mother, here he died. Video then discusses the books that Nietzsche had written during his life. Picture does not change. Video is appropriate for high school students.Â
How to Teach Piano to Kids: How to Teach a Child to Play Do Re Mi on the Piano
Expert Village video. This lesson is taught by Hope Wells. Video teaches children to play three notes, which are the Do Re Mi notes. Placement of fingers is shown on the keys of the piano. Good quality video. Video would be good for any age student who is learning to play the piano.
How to Teach Piano to Kids: Tips for Teaching Music to Children
Expert Village video. This lesson is taught by Hope Wells. How to teach music to children, video reminds parent what to do when teaching another person. This video includes tips and techniques for making it fun. (3:10)
The Giants of Philosophy - Arthur Schopenhauer - 10/18
'Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity' (Arthur Schopenhauer, Wikipedia, 2009). He was influenced by Plato and Kant, and he, in turn, inlfuenced Einstein, Freud, and Jung among others. Suitable for high school students. Video consists of one still image and narration.
ON THE SUFFERINGS OF THE WORLD - Arthur Schopenhauer; Philosopher
'Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity' (Arthur Schopenhauer, Wikipedia, 2009). He was influenced by Plato and Kant, and he, in turn, inlfuenced Einstein, Freud, and Jung among others. Suitable for high school students. Video consists of one still image and narration.
Elmo's Potty Time: Sesame Street
Elmo and his father sing and dance to an upbeat blues tune.
Hickory Dickory Dock - Song
A cartoon animation of the classic nursery rhyme, Hickory Dickory Dock. Â The words appear on the screen as the song is sung. Â Fair animation. Â (:37)
Subject Pronouns
Brief lesson on subject pronouns. Subject pronouns are words like I, you, he, she, it, they.(1:00)
Subjective Pronouns
This is just an excerpt from the entire video. The entire video can be viewed at mindbites.com/lesson/2851. The setting of the video clip is at a candle-lit dinner party with friends. In the clip she talks about the dinner quests and shows ways to shorten sentences by using one pronoun as the subject.
Color Changing Flowers (Science)
Have you ever had a hard time trying to find science projects with your children were here is a fun science activity that don't require a lot of items. This is maybe something that you think can't happen but just from three different objects just to put them together can make a colorful change in science.
Converting Pints to Gallons
A math teacher show how to convert pints to gallons. He explains to to divide by eight because there are eight pints in a gallon. Examples are shown on a whiteboard of how to convert pints to gallons and making a conversion chart.
Customary Units Of Capacity
This brief video is from The Math Party National Standards Program and features a rap song to help students remember U.S. units of capacity.
