Evolution Ep2: Great Transformations (4/6)
From the development of the four-limbed body, to the journey of animal life from water to land, to the emergence of humans, this video focuses on the important evolutionary changes that triggered Earth's incredible diversity. This documentary is suitable for high school grades. Run time 08:01.
Sunrise and Sunset - Timelapse
Night and day are determined by the Sun's presence in the sky. As Earth rotates, the portion of the planet that is illuminated by the Sun experiences day while the portion that faces away from the Sun experiences night. As observed from most locations on Earth, the Sun appears to rise in the east and set in the west every day. In this segment produced for Teachers' Domain, observe time-lapse video of a sunrise and a sunset. No audio. Run time 01:06.
A Day on Earth - by StudyJams
As the Earth rotates, light from the sun hits different parts, giving us day and night. During its orbit, the Earth's tilt on its axis also causes two hemispheres to be different distances from the sun, and that gives us seasons. Learn more about the Earth's rotation with this cartoon animation from StudyJams. A short, self-checking quiz is also included with this link.
Landing on the Moon--July 20, 1969
NASA footage with international broadcasters showing public reaction to the landing on the moon. Run time 09:54.
Solar System 101
Tour the Milky Way galaxy—home to our solar system—in this video from National Geographic. In this video, you will hear scientists' theories on how our solar system was formed and take a look at the planets and moons that make up the solar system. (3:20)
The Outer Gas Giant Planets - Part 1
The 'Light Heavyweights'-- the Outer Gas / Giant Planets from their birth to this day, their compositions, structures, atmospheres, and their differences. (08:19)
The 8 planets & the Sun
Simple introduction to the 8 planets and Sun of our solar system. The facts are given in rhyme and are easy to remember.
SAT Prep: Test 1, Section 3, Part 6
This video starts off with a black screen because the narrator uses it as a chalkboard. This is video is appropriate high school students. Uses a textbook commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 1, Section 6, Part 2
Students, improve your math SAT score! This video starts off with a black screen because the narrator uses it as a chalkboard. This is video is appropriate high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 3, Section 4, Part 3
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This video is appropriate for high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
Galileo Biography, Part VI
This is an animated biography of Galilei Galileo from the Discovery Channel Education series. This series is aimed at older elementary school children. Run time 03:02.
Mystery of the Sphinx Part 1
This video is about the Sphinx and the pyramids and the mystery surrounding them.
Learn to Speak French - Days of the Week
This video features the days of the week in English and French and is suitable for all beginning French-language learners.
1942 Battle of Midway (Part 6/6)
BBC Video. The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle widely regarded as the most important of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. It took place between 4 and 7 June 1942, approximately one month after the Battle of the Coral Sea and six months after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor. The United States Navy decisively defeated an Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) attack against Midway Atoll, inflicting irreparable damage on the Japanese navy and seizing the strategic initiative.
Battlefield: The Battle of Midway (2/12)
In June 1942, the most decisive naval battle of WWII was fought between the United States of America and the Japanese empire. Waged entirely of aircraft carriers, hundreds of miles apart, the Battle of Midway was the first major fleet encounter in which the ships on each side never came within visual range of enemy vessels. Victory or defeat depended not on the big guns of battleships, but on the carrier born bombers and torpedo bombers flying over vast tracks of ocean to seek and destroy their
Encourage School Administrators to do Walkthroughs-Cute!
Cute, short video of school administrators using technology to document how many walkthroughs they have done and how many teachers are posting learning objectives. The goal of video is to encourage administrators to do 100 walkthroughs before semester end. Running Time is less than one minute.
How to Study Spelling
How to Study Spelling. Part of the series: Math Lessons and Study Tips. In order to study spelling for a spelling test or for general knowledge, it can be helpful to read books about words that are commonly spelled incorrectly. Use reference books when studying spelling with help from this author and tutor.
Titling a Public Speech
Titling a Public Speech. Part of the series: How to Pick a Public Speech Topic. It's important to have a good title for your public speech. Get tips for titling a speech in this free video clip from a professional public speaker.
Public Speaking - Organize Main Idea
Nervous about standing in front of your classmates to make a speech? Identify the main ideas of a speech and make an outline. This is a clip from a larger segment. (01:21)
Public Speaking - Organize the Speech's Outline
Outlines for speeches typically include an introduction, the body and a conclusion. This is a clip from a larger segment. (01:15)
