How to Teach Handwriting
How to Teach Handwriting. Part of the series: Writing Tips & Teaching Strategies. Handwriting requires fine motor skills, and should be taught to kids between the ages of three and a half and five. Prepare children for handwriting with other fine motor skills by following these tips. (3:02)
Preschool Lesson: Forming Capital Letters
With Stamp and See, children learn to make capital letters step by step. They form letters by tracing with magnetic chalk or stamping with wood piece shapes. This lesson shows the teacher modeling a lesson using this product helping a small group of students learn how to form capital letters step by step. Â
Fractions Music Video
This brief video clip uses computer animation and music to teach about basic fractions. The lyrics are provided on the screen and examples of simple fractions are provided. (4 out of 7 fish are red - or 4/7). Ru time 01:26.
Definition of Parallel Lines
Students learn the definitions of parallel lines, skew lines, parallel planes, and transversals, and are asked to identify these types of lines/planes in given figures. Students are also asked to identify alternate interior angles, same-side interior angles, and corresponding angles. Always, sometimes, and never questions are included in this lesson. (00:49)
Addition with Regrouping - by StudyJams
Sometimes when you add, you have to regroup, or carry, a group of tens. That is why you need to line up your math problems like a pro. Learn more about addition and regrouping with this step-by-step, interactive link from StudyJams. A short, self-checking quiz is also included.
Multiplying by 3's Using a Tic Tac Toe Method
This is a great way to have a kid create a fun overview of multiplying by three. Â This animated video demonstrates using a tic tac toe board method to perform computation.
Introduction to the Coordinate Plane
In this PowerPoint presentation the learner is taken on a tour of the coordinate plane. All aspects of the coordinate plane are pointed out and directions on how to plot a point are given.
Distance Formula (not_upside_down) - Yay Math
The upright version of the Yay Math Distance Formula video. Formula for calculating the distance between two points on a co-ordinate plane -- from a different perspective. White board in a class setting, some interaction, engaging, several examples of increasing complexity. The discussion is clear and understandable. Preview - full version at http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4061431760087851937&q=source:012956945238798337823&hl=en
Produced by Robert Ahdoot, yaymath.org
Graphing Ordered Pairs
A brief lesson showing where the x and y axes are located. In
addition, the origin is shown as are the four quadrant. Finally graphing ordered pairs (x, y) are demonstrated for the viewer with a paper and pencil.
Finding Points on a Grid Using Ordered Pairs (Coordinates)
In this video, I show you how to plot and locate points on a grid
using an (x,y) coordinate system, also known as ordered pairs. I also
show you how grids are divided into quadrants and how each quadrant has unique characteristics.
Angle-Side-Angle Congruency
In this video clip, learn how to create a proof to show that two triangles which have two matching angles and one matching include side, are congruent. A table is created showing statement and proof. (02:44)
Squeeze Theorem
Mr. Khan offers this video of the intuition (but not a proof) of the Squeeze Theorem. Mr. Khan uses the Paint Program (with different colors on a black screen)Â to illustrate his points. Sal Khan is the recipient of the 2009Â Microsoft Tech Award in Education. (07:37)
Measurement-Weight
In this video clip learn about Weight. Units of weight are discussed.
Compare, Order and Measure Weight and Capacity
Observing a virtual balance, students will compare a two objects to determine which is heavier, lighter or about the same weight. Compare two jars to see which one would hold more.  User clicks through the slides.Â
Advanced Algebra - Lecture 5 - Complex Numbers and Geometry (series)
College Algebra with Professor Richard Delaware - UMKC VSI - Lecture 5 - More numbers and geometry. In this Lecture,we learn about complex numbers, area formulas and the Pythagorean theorem.
The Giants of Philosophy - Arthur Schopenhauer - 15/18
'Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity' (Arthur Schopenhauer, Wikipedia, 2009). He was influenced by Plato and Kant, and he, in turn, inlfuenced Einstein, Freud, and Jung among others. Suitable for high school students. Video consists of one still image and narration.
The Giants of Philosophy - Arthur Schopenhauer - 17/18
'Arthur Schopenhauer (22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860) was a German philosopher known for his atheistic pessimism and philosophical clarity' (Arthur Schopenhauer, Wikipedia, 2009). He was influenced by Plato and Kant, and he, in turn, inlfuenced Einstein, Freud, and Jung among others. Suitable for high school students. Video consists of one still image and narration.
Parable
Short stop-motion film of "The Little Fisher Boy" created by students in the collaborative stop-motion project, The Longfellow Ten. (2:59) Uses Lego figures to tell th story.
Word Families - 'at' and 'an'
Teacher models words from: the 'an' Â and the 'at' family. Teacher points to word chart. Teacher names first letter plus 'an" and says the word. Models rhyming with 'at' family. (6:07)
Words With Short "A" Song - Hooked on Phonics
A catchy call and echo song accompanies this animated cartoon video focusing on words that contain short "a." Â Words are mentioned in rhyming (word family) groups and include -at, -an, and -ack. (1:31)
