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.
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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.
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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.
Meet Michelle Obama Interview
A brief biography, and some insight into the life of Barack Obama's wife, Michelle from campaign files.
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)
Trigonometry Word Problems (Part 1)
The instructor explores the first part of a problem when the captain of a ship goes off track. In an easy conversational tone, the instructor uses the computer screen Paint program) as his 'blackboard' and different colors to emphasis his points. For high school students.
Creative Writing Part 5: Dialogue & Description
This video (which is part of a larger segment) features information from a former teacher and is suitable for middle and high school students.
Using Addition to Check a Subtraction Problem with 3-Digits
Students will learn to use addition (the opposite of subtraction) to check the difference. If the sum of the addition problem equals the number you subtracted from, then the answer is correct. User clicks through the slides. Uses metacognitive strategies.
Column Substraction and Problem Solving With Subtraction
Using one-, two-, and three-digit numbers, students learn how to subtract numbers without borrowing in columns. They use their
knowledge of number families to find the missing numbers in tables using addition and subtraction. Finally, students learn key words to look for in word problems that signal addition or subtraction operations.
Subtracting-Working With Three Digit Numbers
When subtracting three-digit numbers, students learn that
they may have to borrow from either the tens or the hundreds column to solve the problem.
Adding Information To Your Weather Forecast
Adding information to a weather forecast is an important part of predicting the weather. If you are making your own weather forecast presentation, this video gives you several tips on the information you will need to add. Learn how to predict the most powerful forces on earth in this free video. Part of the series: How To Predict The Weather.Run time 02:43.
The "ST" Blend
The Electric Company sings about the blend, ST.
Right Triangle Solver – A Virtual Manipulative
Practice using the Pythagorean theorem and the definitions of the trigonometric functions to solve for unknown sides and angles of a right triangle. There are more instructions on the right side of the Java applet.
Physics in Action: Barrel Crunch
Professor Ephraim Fischbach demonstrates barrel crunch in this video from Thinkwell's online Physics series. They began by heating water inside the barrel to create steam. They then capped the barrel to keep the steam inside and poured liquid nitrogen over it to make sure that the can cooled down quickly. The steam condensed and created a partial vacuum. The atmospheric pressure outside the can was stronger than the pressure inside, causing it to collapse. Run time 04:30.
Statistics: Variance of a Population - Khan Academy
Mr. Khan continues his discussion about statisitics. This is the video after Sample vs. Population Mean. In this video, he discusses the variance of a population. (12:22)
Dr. Angela Brodie Comments on Breast Cancer Prevention Trial
A New England Journal of Medicine study released on June 4, 2011, reported a significant advance in breast cancer prevention. The study found that exemestane, an aromatase inhibitor, already approved to treat breast cancer, can reduce the risk of postmenopausal women ever developing the disease by 65 percent.
Dr. Angela Brodie, an internationally recognized University of Maryland breast cancer researcher, pioneered the development of aromatase inhibitors. In this 2-minute video, she comments on
Scientist seeks clues in volcanic ash
June 23 - A leading Argentine geologist and volcanologist studies the composition of volcanic ash to learn what weary residents can expect next. Travis Brecher reports
