Writing Techniques for Novels
Discover your own personal writing process that gets the job done with tips from a published author and English professor in this video on writing. The professor gives you ideas that help you find what works best for you.
The Harvest Moon
Although most think of the "harvest moon" as a bright full moon any time in the late summer or early fall, defined properly it is the full moon closest to the fall equinox in September in the Northern Hemisphere. THe slide show explains the history behind the "harvest" name for the moon, as well as why it appears larger in the horizon with its pale yellow, orange or red tinge. This slide show does not include audio.
How to Interview for Essays
How to Interview for Essays. Part of the series: How to Write an Essay. Learn how to gather interviews for essays in this free educational video on writing essays.
Open-Ended Research Questions: Success Secret for Research Projects
How to frame an open-ended research question for your research project: who, what, when, where, why, how--and all the variations of them.
English Grammar - Noun
A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. Whatever exists, we assume, can be named, and that name is a noun. In this English grammar lesson, Mrs. Santha A.Kumar explains about the different forms of noun. Includes common, proper, collective, and abstract nouns. Lecture format with teacher at the dry erase board. Instructor somewhat difficult to understand. Run time 05:25.
Defining Nouns
This computer-animated video defines nouns. Nouns are then identified in a sentence. ( 1:12)
Google Docs 101-#6- Footnotes and Comments
Because files can be shared easily and can be edited simultaneously with one or more collaborators, Google's online offering proves it can do some things that other offline office suites simply can't do. In this
video tutorial on using Google Docs, we look at the comments workflow and how it makes online document collaboration easy.
QUICKTIME format
Google Docs 101-#7-Free Templates in Google Docs
There are a ton of templates in Google Docsand they're free for the taking. In part seven of our video tutorial on using Google Docs, Molly McDonald looks at using templates in Google Docs. Templates offer attractive layouts, project-specific functions and just generally save a lot of time. Why reinvent the wheel, after all.
Quicktime Format
Macedonia 5
Note: this last clip is quite short. 'For a brief period, after the conquests of Alexander the Great, it became the most powerful state in the world' (Macedonia, Wikipedia, 2009). This history channel documentary is suitable for older middle and high school students. (WARNING: There may be scenes of war.)
The Battle Of Rome, Caesar, 3
This well-explained Discovery Channel documentary is suitable for high school students and is told through narration and re-enactments. The Roman Empire lasted a thousand years but like most ancient civilizations, the great empire fell under the guidance of many emperors.
The History of Slavery In America (part 2 or 3)
Slavery in the United States began soon after English
colonists first settled Virginia in 1607 and lasted as a legal
institution until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United
States Constitution in 1865. (Professional video with interviews,
slides, and narration.)
Who were the Vikings?
From around 800 to 1100 A.D., bands of Scandinavian seafaring warriors known as the Vikings raided and settled in vast areas of eastern and western Europe. This video gives a wonderful description of the Vikings. Run time 02:35.
Americans in the Spanish Civil War (1 of 2)
The story of Americans involved in the Spanish Civil War. 'The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict that devastated Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939' (Spanish Civil War, Wikipedia, 2009). This documentary is suitable for high school students. The story is told through commentary, narration, and several still images from the period.
Americans in the Spanish Civil War (2 of 2)
The story of Americans involved in the Spanish Civil War. 'The Spanish Civil War was a major conflict that devastated Spain from 17 July 1936 to 1 April 1939' (Spanish Civil War, Wikipedia, 2009). This documentary is suitable for high school students. The story is told through commentary, narration, and several still images from the period.
"Under Milkwood" by Dylan Thomas
The great Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas, reads his famous poem about his homeland, while photographs of Thomas are displayed, tightshot to wideshot or vice versa, throughout the video. The voice is urgent, youthful, articulate: "Listen!" "Look!" "Only you can see...." (4:05)
Meet Michelle Obama Interview
A brief biography, and some insight into the life of Barack Obama's wife, Michelle from campaign files.
Barack Obama's Life in Pictures
This video is a retrospective of his life from the early years, through high school, college, his life with Michelle and his family, and on the campaign trail.(Amateur video)
Spectacular Roll Cloud
Timelapse from the Parkersburg, Iowa KCRG-TV Citycam showing a roll cloud after a storm complex moved through the area and to the south on 10 July 2009.
Native Americans
This a very brief slide show that explores various regions of the United States and the Native Americans that lived there.(Slides and text but no narration)
Natural World: Bear Cubs Learn to Climb
This three minute video shows how a mother bear teaches her cubs how to climb trees for safety.
