How Animals Shelters Find Homes for Abandoned Dogs and Cats
NOTE: Some graphic images of abused animals. In the United States alone, as many as ten million animals enter shelters each year and millions must be euthanized due to lack of space. Explore visits the Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley -- the first no kill shelter in Idaho -- and finds out how the shelter staff rescues, protects, and finds homes for abandoned dogs and cats. (6:29)
Bruce Degen (Magic School Bus)
In elementary school he said he had a wonderful teacher, he was always doing art in the back of the room. His teachers would always hang up his art around the school. He reflects that his artwork was a huge part of his life. He says authors need to be clear, readers need to know what is going on, it needs to be truthful. He also talks about how the writing comes first and then the illustrations. He uses real pictures to draw the kids in his stories, some are based on kids his son went to school
The Petrified Forest in Arizona
The Petrified Forest National Park combines the majestic brilliance of its petrifaction with the rugged beauty of a colourful desert. It is, without doubt, a unique masterpiece of Nature.
Story Time | Facts and Details | Fifth Grade - The Florida Everglades
This is an article about the Florida Everglades. There are no moving images in this video; it just has narration. There are many facts in this video which is a non-fiction book being read. (05:31)
Dangers of College Alcohol Abuse - Research Channel
Vivian Baltz, mother of a former University of Virginia student, tells the story of her daughter's untimely death after drinking too much alcohol at a college party. She discusses what parents need to be aware of when their children go off to school — and what to tell children when they start drinking alcohol. Applies to all teen drinkers. Grades 9-12. 28:58 min.
Don't Drink and Drive
An EMS worker discusses how makeup is used to simulate a drinking and driving accident to encourage students not to drink and drive on prom night.
Main Idea Song
Video is about finding the main idea in a passage, it is in song form. This video discusses what a paragraph is, the topic sentence, detail sentences, and conclusion. Video is good quality and good for all students as review or initial learning of the concept. (1:08)
How to Find the Topic and the Main Idea, with Tim and Moby
This cartoon lecture uses examples and humorous situations to explain how to find the topic and the main idea in a piece of text. (04:30)
BBC: Michael Palin travels in Russia
Michael gets himself involved in the Russian Film industry when he stumbles across a film set.
Europe and Russia: Language
Part 2 in the Europe and Russia series. This episode examines the relationship between world regional geography and language. IU Southeast Instructor: Clint Franklin
Pinhole Photography for Children
PIN HOLE PHOTOGRAPHY, San Diego. Children from Point Loma Elementary
School in southern California learn about the art and science of
pinhole photography and the annual World Pinhole Photography Day.
Learn Latin - Animals
In this presentation, you will learn the latin words for a variety of animals. You will see pictures of the animals while the words are shown on the screen in both english and latin. The words are being pronounced clearly in Latin while you view the words and pictures
HIV in India
HIV is a growing problem in India. The disease has spread from affecting particular groups - sex workers and truck drivers, for instance - to all sectors of Indian society. But in a country where poverty, illiteracy, and poor health are rife, doctors are faced with the daunting challenge of raising awareness and getting those that are already infected to seek medical assistance. Run time 0:59.
Mark Twain Biography - 1835-1910 Part 4 of 5
Biography of Mark Twain in short video clips. After the war, Clemens took the writing name Mark Twain and began writing humour. Reenactment. Part 4 of 5 (1:26)
Mark Twain Biography - 1835-1910 Part 5 of 5
Biography of Mark Twain in short video clips/reenactments. The author speaks about his writing process. Part 5 of 5 (0:54)
Mark Twain: A Short Biography
A two minute video that briefly reviews his life and accomplishments and failures. Not much depth and little about what he wrote. Essentially, a trailer for a longer video, but a good teaser for students about to read his works. Be aware of the movie ad that has violence.
Dog and Bear by Laura Vaccaro Seeger - Dylan Seeger
This video, a live action play, was produced and directed by Dylan Seeger, who was 12 years old at the time it was made. Dylan Seeger is the son of Laura Vaccaro Seeger, creator of the "Dog and Bear" series of books published by Roaring Brook Press. The video is a play of one of the Dog and Bear stories, with a live dog and a prop bear. (0:52)
Where the Wild Things Are
An animation of the book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak.
Pottery How to Guide (pt 7)
A How to Guide to Pottery. In this video ceramic pottery is shown and different types of pottery are discussed. This piece used mid-fired red clay. Just like there are different types of wood there are different types of clay that can be used.
Informatie opzoeken : Online en op papier In deze werkbundel vergelijken we papieren naslagwerken zoals woordenboeken en encyclopedieën met verschillende onlinebronnen. Bij de verschillende onderdelen horen telkens ook opdrachtjes. Leerlingen worden aangespoord om kritisch te …
