The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans 8/10
History Channel - Documentary - The last stand of the 300 told through re-enactments and scholarly commentary. A quote from the movie: "The 300 Spartans were the Delta Force of the ancient world." Suitable for high school students.
The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans 9/10
History Channel - Documentary - The last stand of the 300 told through re-enactments and scholarly commentary. A quote from the movie: "The 300 Spartans were the Delta Force of the ancient world." Suitable for high school students.
The Last Stand of the 300 Spartans 10/10
History Channel - Documentary - The last stand of the 300 told through re-enactments and scholarly commentary. A quote from the movie: "The 300 Spartans were the Delta Force of the ancient world." Suitable for high school students.
George Orwell's 1984 - 1
This video is about the novel, 1984 by George Orwell. It is a
novel written in 1948 depicting the future as the author
imagined it could be if the Soviet social trend went too
far. The video shows footage of the movie while discussing the novel.
George Orwell's 1984 -Part 7
This video is about the novel, 1984 by George Orwell . It is a novel
written in 1948 depicting the future as the author imagined it could be
if the Soviet social trend went too far. Footage of the movie is shown
as the novel and author are discussed.
A Summary of George Orwell's 1984
This video is a quick and easy synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel 1984. The video includes detailed cartoon animation along with a male narrator. More information can also be found at http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/1984/ (07:37)
To Kill a Mockingbird
This video was created to help introduce The Great Depression and Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Pictures from the Great Depression are shown with text telling about the Great Depression with music in the background. To Kill a Mockingbird a beautiful depiction of life during Harper Lee's era. Harper Lee's masterpiece is a heartrending story of justice, growing up, racial injustice, and the Quest to find the mocking birds that linger somewhere in our
lives.
To Kill a Mockingbird Book Review
This is a book review of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. A True American classic. and a beautiful depiction of life during Harper Lee's era.
A Summary of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird
This video is a quick and easy synopsis, analysis, and discussion of major characters and themes in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. The video includes detailed cartoon animation along with a male narrator. (07:26)
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte Derbyshire Footage
This video shows images at Derbyshire and how the images model her novel, Jane Eyre. Charlotte Bronte stayed at Hathersage Church Vicarage for three weeks in the summer of 1845, the year before she started to write Jane Eyres o she would have been very aware of the chime of the church clock, the sound Jane Eyre hears that draws her to 'Morton'. Charlotte Bronte walked up to the moors and also visited North Lees Hall, then occupied by Mary Eyre and her family. There are Eyre family gr
How to Check Your Skin for Skin Cancer
How to Check Your Skin for Skin Cancer. Part of the series: Cancer Facts. Check your skin for skin cancer by looking for any lump or rapidly changing spot that has multiple colors on the body. Protect against skin cancer by wearing a hat and sunscreen when going in the...
Down Syndrome in Children
This selection contains a slide show showing children with down syndrome living fulfilling lives. Music plays in the background and words are on some slides giving information about the condition.
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Hare Krishna - The Founders
In this part of the interview to Mr Dasa he talks about the founder of the movement. He gives historical background and explains the reasons why they chose the USA to establish.
Hare Krishna Prayer Ritual
This short video shows what the Hare Krishna meditation ritual is like. Mr Dasa describe their prayer symbols and explains the number of times the prayer is repeated.
Hare Krishna - Distinctions
This last part of the interview to Mr Dasa refers to the image of God. He explains the importance of the statue images. He also refers to Jesus as an spiritual leader.
John Steinbeck Discusses The Grapes of Wrath
This is a video of the novelist John Steinbeck (1902 -1968) discussing his reasons for writing his great novel The Grapes of Wrath in a sound interview recorded in 1952.
The Hobbit Radio Adaptation - Part 1
1974 Radio Adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'. Narrated and acted by British actor Nicol Williamson. This is the abridged version.
The Hobbit Radio Adaptation - Part 2
1974 Radio Adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'. Narrated and acted by British actor Nicol Williamson. This is the abridged version.
The Hobbit - 1974 Radio Adaptation - Part 4
This video is a 1974 Radio Adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit'.
Narrated and acted by British actor Nicol Williamson. This is the
abridged version.
Brave New World Audio Book, Part 5-12
This science-fiction novel, set in 2540, was published in 1932. Brave New World is a science-fiction classic. This is AUDIO only (there is only one image); there are several voice actors and sound effects. Students can read along with the book. Suitable for eighth grade and up.
