Astronauts Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice for Space Exploration
This tutorial starts with the Apollo 1 disaster which happened while still on the ground. Then, the narrator tells of Apollo 13 (dubbed a 'successful failure'), the space shuttle Challenger (which exploded 73 seconds after take-off), and the crew of Columbia (which broke up while re-entering Earth's atmosphere). Finally, the video focuses on Russian astronauts who lost their lives. (03:19)
What it Takes to Do Extreme Astrophysics
All over the planet, giant telescopes and detectors are looking (and listening) for clues to the workings of the universe. At the INK Conference, science writer Anil Ananthaswamy tours us around these amazing installations, taking us to some of the most remote and silent places on Earth. (14:09)
Finding Percentages of a Whole Number
The instructor uses a chalkboard to demonstrate how to figure out a percentage of a whole number. Â He uses a step by step approach by showing that you multiply the whole number by the percentage in decimal form. Â
Incas: A History
A good video that explains the Inca culture, history, and demise. A map, word list, and timeline would benefit students when watching this excellent overview.
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker
While on the hunt for the endangered Ivory-billed Woodpecker in Arkansas, Jorge Ribas encounters all kinds of wildlife. Run time 06:09
Greg Stone: Saving the Ocean One Island at a Time
Aboard Mission Blue, oceanographer Greg Stone tells the story of how he helped the Republic of Kiribati create an enormous protected area in the middle of the Pacific -- protecting fish, sealife and the island nation itself.
11 Ultimate Things - Earth Day 2011
This highly informative video includes great messages and helpful tips. The video begins with information written on the screen with music in the background and then continues by providing 11 easy tips that everyone can do to help participate in Earth Day. (05:41)
George Washington
George Washington was the 1st U.S. President (1789-1797). He was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in 1732. During the French and Indian War, George was able to show what a good leader he was. Later, he became commander of the colonial army during the Revolutionary War. He helped make the United States a new country.
This is a video clip. (1:47)
John Adams and the Boston Massacre
Fame without Honor is the key phrase in this interesting look at John Adams as done by an actor using the president's writings to show how he acted and why. Very good, but this 4:38 video is best used to show the times and the nature of Adams.
Research Process-- Framing the Research Question
What's the difference between a theory and hypothesis again? This is very important to understand in your research process. Sociologists use it all the time in studying human interactions...you can too!
How To Tie Your Shoes
This video shows children how to their shoes. It gives a demonstration and pauses to show how the laces should look at each step. Diagrams are hard to follow (Running Time 0:57).
How to Create Charts and Graphs From Google URL
Input data into a API to create a chart or graph. The narrator in this video tells how to get to the URL and information about how the program works to create a chart or graph.
Billie Holiday singing "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" 1958
Billie Holiiday singing live "What a little moonlight can do". Black and white video (3:09)
Billie Holiday Singing "A Fine Romance"
A Fine Romance -- Billie Holiday in 1936
In a second recording date under her own name was made in New York on September 29, 1936. Artie Shaw was replaced by a clarinetist from the Bob Crosby band called Irving Fazola, and pianist Clyde Hart replaced Joe Bushkin, with Bunny Berigan trumpet, Dick McDonough guitar, Artie Bernstein bass and Cozy Cole drums
Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern produced this tune and it goes a little bit like this:
"A fine romance, with no kisses, a fine
Windbags - Cool Science Experiment
How many breaths does it take to inflate an 2 meter (8 ft) Windbag? 70 breaths, maybe? Why even try? With a simple science secret you can amaze your  friends by blowing up a Windbag in one breath! If you don't believe it, try this amazing science activity! Windbags are so light and strong that even the smallest scientist can demonstrate the amazing properties of air!
Johannes Vermeer; A Slideshow
Perhaps best known for his painting, 'Girl With a Pearl Earring', Vermeer was an artist who painted Dutch interiors with a focus on light. This video is a slideshow of his work set to classical music. (1:19)
The Amish
There's a place in Ohio where people live in simpler times. No traffic
jams, limited technology. It's a place where family and place come
first. Our Ohio travels to Holmes County to experience the world's largest Amish community.
Jewish History and Culture in the 20th Century
This is a video of Jewish History. The Story of The Jewish People in The 20th Century (Introductory video for a much longer video series.)
Digital technology in education...will it transform it?
Short video expressing some views regarding digital technologies in the education system and the lack of university instruction.
Italian for Kids: Colors
A kid friendly and fun video where a young girl teaches the colors when the bright colors pop up in the background behind her. The words are also written in Italian on the screen.
