Examples of Similes in Songs and Movies
NOTE: This video contains some rap songs. This video begins by explaining what a simile is, with a couple of written examples, then proceeds to show many examples, from different media, including concerts, music videos, and movies. Some examples include: mad as a bull, hungry like a wolf, quick as a whip, stings like a bee. Includes movie and concert clips. (4:04)
Telling Time to the Hour With the CooCoo Bird This live action movie and cartoon characters help children learn to tell time. First children are asked why it is important to tell time; know what time to wake up, know when to get the bus, when to play, when to take a nap, and many more reasons. Then video goes into the different types of clocks. (5:42)
Canadian Goose
Canadian geese take to the skies along their annual migration paths. This movie shows their journey as well as gives information about this strong bird. A flock can travel 1500 miles a day and mates stay together for life! This video could easily be used for a lesson on animal adaptations and/or migration. Run time 02:32.
Earthquake Country; Reducing Your Losses
A quote from the movie: "Earthquakes don't kill, buildings do." There are other segments of this series on WatchKnow. This is the 'Earthquake Country' series which is suitable for middle school and high school students. Through live-action demonstrations and vivid animations, Dr. Pat Abbott explains how earthquakes have shaped the scenery and the character of the greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Abbott shows how faults capable of large earthquakes lie beneath most of the area, posing great risk to
"I Hear America Singing" Poem by Walt Whitman
A virtual movie of Walt Whitman (photograph of head with moving lips) "reading" his great homage to the working people and industry of America, "I Hear America Singing." (1:13)
Ku Klux Klan- A Secret History [6/9]
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 blacks. Examine the tactics of Klan leaders like William Josep
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
Ballet Lessons : Perform a Pirouette
When performing a pirouette in ballet, allow the head to move freely, keep the arms in the port de bras position and keep the legs on the balls of the feet. Avoid doing a flat-footed pirouette turn with help from an experienced dance instructor in this free video ballet lesson.
Arizona Condors
One of the largest birds in North America the endangered condor has a new home in Arizona. This movie talks about the efforts made to help this endangered bird. Run time 02:01.
3 of 5 -- The Universe - Secrets of The Sun
A quote from the movie: "The sun is the superpower of our solar system, a thermonuclear blast furnace, erupting with massive explosions. At 93 million miles away it would seem that we are safe from the sun's wrath. But are we? With some experts predicting the most violent outbreak of solar activity in modern history it has never been more important to understand the secrets of the sun." This documentary is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
4 of 5 -- The Universe - Secrets of The Sun
A quote from the movie: "The sun is the superpower of our solar system, a thermonuclear blast furnace, erupting with massive explosions. At 93 million miles away it would seem that we are safe from the sun's wrath. But are we? With some experts predicting the most violent outbreak of solar activity in modern history it has never been more important to understand the secrets of the sun." This documentary is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
1 of 4 -- Hyperspace - Star Stuff
Quote from the movie: "Look up at the night sky, what do you see? The Planets, the Stars, a million points of light. Your looking at your universe. This show will take you there." Suitable for older elementary school, middle school, and high school students. Hosted by Sam Neil.
Perseus vs. Medusa: "Clash of the Titans" film
Film clip from the movie, "Clash of the Titans," this video shows how Perseus defeated Medusa. Very suspenseful, good special effects, color, and sound. Appropriate for older students; may be frightening to young children. (8:05 min.)
4th Piano Concerto in G Major, Op. 58 - First Movement
On the 17th of December, 1808, an announcement appeared in a Vienna newspaper. It told the public that Ludwig van Beethoven would give a concert, at the Theater an der Wien, in five days. It said, among other things: "All the pieces are of his own composition, entirely new, and not yet heard in public."
In this clip, recorded in 1989, we see Krystian Zimerman performing Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto with Leonard Bernstein conducting the Wiener Philharmoniker. (9:09)
March on Washington
While campaigning for the White House in 1960, John F. Kennedy made the pledge that civil rights would take center stage during his presidency. Kennedy guaranteed that discriminatory practices in housing would be done away with at the start of his term "with a stroke of a pen." Once in office, the results of his pledge were much less dramatic. In fact, the process took nearly two years to complete; all the while civil rights groups were sending pens to the White House to protest Kennedy's inacti
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 1 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and Peace. This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of Russia. Starring Audrey Hepburn. Part 1 of 10 (9:56)
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 2 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace. This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Henry Fonda, John Mills. Part 2 of 10. (9:59)
War and Peace, novel by Leo Tolstoy, Part 3 of 10
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. Part 3 of 10. (9:56)
War and peace. Leo Tolstoy Part 4
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace, . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. part 4
War and peace. Leo Tolstoy Part 5
A 1956 movie version of Leo Tolstoy's literary masterpiece, War and
Peace, . This epic tale takes place during Napoleon's invasion of
Russia. part 5
