Structure of Water
This is a teacher-created, short animation that illustrates the structure of water. English captions appear to explain the images. (03:35) Music by Ben Hammer.
Cornstarch Walk on Water - Cool Science Experiment
This is a three minute video shows how kids can make a walk on water type experiment. For younger folk.
Science Project: How Salt Effects The Density of Water
This video provides a step-by-step demonstration of an experiment of the effects of salt on water density. Using the concepts of density and buoyant forces, the experiment shows what happens when you drop an egg in a cup of water and what happens after salt is added to the water. (6:29)
Water Density and Temperature
This is a short video that demonstrates the difference in density of cold water and warm water. It explains how the waters will mix or not mix according to their density and temperature. This is a good idea for a simple classroom experiment. (1:57)
The Phase Changes of Water Song
This teacher-made video shows a teacher singing about the phase changes of water while holding up the lyrics and diagrams of what he is singing about. The song is set to the tune of "Hey Soul Sister." Some key concepts include phase, state of matter, heat energy, particles, vibrating particles, latent heat of fusion, kinetic energy, melting, boiling point, vaporize, latent heat of vaporization, breaking bonds, and constant. (3:34)
Ancient Egyptian Mummification: Gods and Godesses
This video features an 11-year-old who is giving a presentation on the details of ancient Egyptian burial and mummification. Basic overviews of godesses and gods of the culture are also included.
Ancient Egyptian Embalmer's Apprentice
A BBC produced simulation in which the student becomes a mummy maker. The animations are basic. The "ick" factor of removing body parts is sure to appeal to middle school students.Â
How to Make a Mummy: Easy Clay Animation
A fun classroom annimated claymation video that shows how an Egyptian Mummy was made. Three minutes of good information in a "friendly" format. The video needs to be accompanied by a worksheet and, perhaps, timeline. Lots of learning possibilities here such as a map of Eqypt and study of human anatomy. Run time 03:29.
Fluids (Part 1)
What a fluid is. Difference between liquids and gasses (both fluids). This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 09:46.
Fluids (Part 2)
Pressure and Pascal's Principal. This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 10:12.
Fluids (Part 3)
Pressure in a fluid at depth. This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 09:54.
Fluids (Part 4)
This video uses our understanding of fluid pressure to figure out the height of a column of mercury. This video, which is suitable for high school students, starts with a black screen because the instructor, in his conversational tone, uses it as a 'chalkboard.' Instructor uses different colors for clarification. Run time 10:09.
History of Jerusalem - Pt. 1 of 4
History of Jerusalem - Crescent And The Cross - Muslim and Christian. The video is of professional quality and re-enacts the first Crusade.
The Birth Of Israel (2008) - Part 2-8
Jeremy Bowen presents a look back at the creation of the state of Israel, examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its...
The Birth Of Israel (2008) - Part 4-8
Jeremy Bowen presents a look back at the creation of the state of Israel, examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its...
BBC Documentary: The Birth Of Israel (2008) - Part 6-8
Jeremy Bowen presents a look back at the creation of the state of Israel, examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its...
BBC Documentary: The Birth Of Israel (2008) - Part 7-8
Jeremy Bowen presents a look back at the creation of the state of Israel, examining the the events leading up to the Israeli war of Independence in 1949, its...
Palestine 1930-1948 - 5 of 14
A small minority of Arabs opposed the policies imposed by the British and they reacted against the British. More Jewish settlements were built. There is footage of the moments settlements were created. There is reference to immigration of Jews to other places such as Australia and how this increased hostility in Palestine. Immigrants to Palestine were only admitted in restricted quotas controlled by the British. There are images of the precautions taken in Palestine as WWII started. AmericaÂ
Kathi Appelt Reading at the 2008 National Book Award
Kathi Appelt reads an excerpt from her 2008 National Book Award Young People's Literature Finalist book, The Underneath. Kathi Appelt sings a blues song from a chapter in the book.
Parenting Basics : Educational Games for Toddlers
Any game can be education for a toddler, as they absorb an immense amount of information and skills from simple tasks, such as stacking blocks or singing songs. Make games educational for toddlers with advice from a clinical psychologist in this video on parenting.
