Human Prehistory 101: Epilogue
Final video in a series that introduces human prehistory, this video describes how when people started crossing oceans, genetic and cultural differences between people from different continents began fading. (02:46)
Model Your Math Problems Using Thinking Blocks--Episode 2
This video shows how to solve an algebra word problem visually. The word problem is displayed on screen and then broken down on an interactive board program. The teacher uses blocks to represent parts and wholes. Labels are used to represent what we know from the problem and what we are trying to figure out. This would be a great resource to use as teacher professional development or for direct instruction. (6:15)
Edna Buchanan: Florida Inspires
In this States video clip, Edna Buchanan tells us why Florida has some of the most resilient people and what life is like living in the Sunshine state. (1:58)
Mysteries of Florida's Coral Castle
In the early 20th century, a man in Florida secretly cut and sculpted 1,100 pounds of stone with basic tools to build the Coral Castle as a tribute to his runaway bride. In this video clip, learn whether or not he really constructed this mysterious home all by himself. (3:17)
Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers and Special Guests - Leverkusen Jazz Fest Oct. 9 1989 Complete
1:37:06 Very Exciting! Art Blakey's 1989 TV special celebrating Bu's 70th birthday. Including Terence Blanchard, Freddie Hubbard, Brian Lynch (tp) Curtis Fuller, Frank Lacy (tb) Donald Harrison, Jackie McLean (as) Benny Golson, Javon Jackson, Wayne Shorter (ts) Walter Davis Jr., Geoff Keezer (p) Essiet Okon Essiet, Buster Williams (b) Art Blakey, Roy Haynes (d) Michelle Hendricks (v).
Tracklisting:
Two of a Kind
Moanin'
Along Came Betty
Lester Le
Sister Meal Festival Customary Silver Craft and Embroidery
1:06 Sister Meal Festival Customary Silver Craft and Embroidery slideshow.
Lesson #086, Monday Io non ho comprato la borsa. = I did not buy the purse. Abbiamo bevuto molto latte. = We drank a lot of milk. Chi ha venduto il cavallo? = Who sold the horse? I ragazzi hanno avuto il tempo per mangiare. = The boys had the time to eat. Tu hai sentito la musica? = Did you hear the music? Ho parlato due volte nella scuola. = I spoke two times in school. Ho detto la verita' alla polizia. = I told the truth to the police. Non ho capito la lezione.
The Demands of Justice
Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen delivers Kroc Institute's 2012 Hesburgh Lecture in Ethics and Public Policy. http://kroc.nd.edu/
Winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, Amartya Sen is best known for his commitment to addressing the challenges faced by the world's poorest people.
After a childhood encounter with famine victims in Bengal, India (now part of Bangladesh), he has spent a lifetime fighting poverty through research, analysis, and advocacy of human development informed by an ethical d
The Lundberg Farms: Farming and Math
From planting the seeds to harvesting, and everything in between, Bryce Lundberg takes students through the process of growing rice. To ensure he grows a successful crop, Bryce depends on his algebra skills to get the job done. Running time 3:50 minutes
A Charleston Affair -- Challenge Question 6
The Countdown to A Charleston Affair Weekend Contest is a seven week social media challenge - and this is the sixth challenge:
Create or update a MyCofC account! In case you didn't know, MyCofC is the alumni online community which gives you access to an alumni directory, job bank, yellow page listings, chapter information and more!
So go to http://alumni.cofc.edu now and click on MyCofC! Create or update your account, post on our Facebook page the time you created or updated your account, and
Plights and Pleasures of Public Service On April 16, 2012, former White House Counsel Fred Fielding delivered the Mary and John Carrington Lecture, "Plights and Pleasures of Public Service." Currently a partner with the Litigation Department of Morgan Lewis in Washington, D.C., Fielding has spent his distinguished legal career in both the public and private sectors. Before joining the firm, he served as White House Counsel to President George W. Bush from 2007 to 2009. He also served as White House Counsel to Presid
ISS Update: Station Command and Data Handling System
NASA Public Affairs Officer Kylie Clem interviews ODIN flight controller Amy Brezinski, who monitors and commands the Command and Data Handling System for the International Space Station. Brezinski is responsible for monitoring over 48 computers on the station that control the station and all its systems.
Questions? Ask us on Twitter @NASA_Johnson and include the hashtag #askStation. For the latest news about the space station, visit http://www.nasa.gov/station.
The University of Memphis minute for the week of April 27, 2012.
The University of Memphis minute for the week of April 27, 2012.
UR Jazz Ensemble: My Funny Valentine
The University of Richmond Jazz Ensemble performs at its spring concert "My Funny Valentine" by Richard Rodgers and Lorenzo Hart.
Duke University Student Chat Arts and Humanities
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Distinguished Alumni Awards 2012: Joan Chen
Joan Chen '92 (Radio/TV/Film) is an award-winning, internationally acclaimed actress, director, screenwriter, producer and Cal State Northridge graduate. The university honors her achievements in this biography video, produced for the 2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards.
directed and edited by Krishna Narayanamurti
produced by Gray Mounger, Cheryl McMillan and Krishna Narayanamurti
executive producers: Stacy Lieberman and Vance Peterson
CSUN interviews videotaped by Jacquil Constant and Krishna N
Generating Electrical Voltage
In this interactive resource adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center, learn how a generator converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. Investigate the principle of magnetic induction by moving a conductor through a magnetic field to see how voltage is generated. Explore factors that influence the amount of voltage generated, such as the angle, speed, and length of the conductor and the strength of the magnetic field. In addition, learn the left-hand rule that describes the rela
Think Tanks and Liberty [GaryNorth.com] There is a fight going on inside the Cato Institute, which is a very well-funded libertarian think tank that deals with policy issues. That is what think tanks do. They are po
Lincon's Letter to His Son's Teacher
This selection features a slide show set to music. The slide show shows the words of the inspirational lettwe Abraham Lincoln wrote to his son's teacher. These words of wisdom could serve as motivation for both teachers and older srtudents. ( 3:19)
Closed-Loop Manufacturing System (Interactive)
In this interactive activity adapted from the Wisconsin Online Resource Center, learn about the elements of a closed-loop system. An animation illustrates typical components (such as an error detector, a controller, an actuator, and a measurement device), as well as the input and output signals for each component. The activity also allows you to compare the animation to a standard block diagram to see how the various elements in a closed-loop system can be represented in a simplified form.
