Workshop 7: Sun and Seasons
The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the cycle of the seasons. In this workshop, we'll discuss how different parts of the Earth receive different amounts of light energy that result in the Earth's seasons. In particular, we will look at the tilt of the Earth's axis and how the hours of daylight change throughout the year.
Academic Writing Tips: How to Write a Persuasive Essay
Writing a persuasive essay involves proving one side of an argument against another side and developing the best arguments into a standard format essay. When writing a persuasive essay you need to be upfront on your position. Take all your reasons to agree with your position and then all the reasons to disagree. Then take all the reasons and figure out why your position is better than the other position. Make sure to only mention arguments t
Google Docs 101 - #5 - Linking to Documents in Google Docs
Linking to Documents in Google Docs - In Google Docs, you can easily link one document to another. You can link a sales write-up to a slideshow presentation for example or just link one text document to another in order to provide context. (1:19)
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First Invasion War of 1812 Part 5
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Shows footage of people involved in the war and the making of the first flag. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 6
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Video shows battles of the War of 1812. (10:00)
First Invasion War of 1812 Part 7
First Invasion War of 1812 History Channel Documentary. Discusses how Scott Francis Key wrote the words to the poem that became the National Anthem.(10:00)
Hard Drives
In episode 5, we show you how to add a hard drive to a PC. Discussion about Serial ATA vs IDE/EIDE and external USB vs. Firewire. We suffer a power outage, get interrupted by our pizza guy and enjoy the company of a studio audience that helps out with lighting.Close
The Search for the Baby Bald Eagle - A Shared Story
Inspired by Eric Carle, this story was written. illustrated, and read by the elementary children and teachers in the school. They sing a song at the end of the story: "Fly with me." Illustrations are collage cut-outs with some animation. (4:13)
Adding Details
In this episode, The Word Chef compares making pancakes to
adding interesting details to your writing. Writing tips for elementary
school kids.
Five Themes of Geography
This video covers the definition of geography. It explains the jobs of geographers and explores what the earth looks like on a map. (Teacher-made video that matches with the textbook being used in that class.)
Theatre-2-Development of Greek Tragedy
Development of Greek Tragedy History & Basic's of the Theatre Stage This 18 part series goes threw the History, Elements, Types and functions of the Theatre. (9;46)
 Open Number Line Subtraction
In this video, a student works on a short word problem at the dry erase board, using the open number line subtraction strategy.  She explains her steps to the camera as she is working through the problem. 684-341 = ? Run time 02:22.
1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-Â Digit Subtraction Made Easy
This video uses simple animation to teach subtraction and borrowing; the video also has a wonderful instructor. (13:17)
7 Addition Facts
This video demonstrates an addition table and how it can be used to practice the 7 addition facts. Following the addition table, the Magic Number 7 music video helps students learn the 7 addition facts. Finally, students are shown the 7 fact families and their relationships in both addition and subtraction. Run time 06:47.
Properties of Addition - by StudyJams
Addition properties are rules that you can follow when adding numbers. The commutative property, assiciative property, and identity, or zero, property are the rules. They can make adding as simple as singing a song. Learn more about the properties of addition with this step-by-step, interactive link from StudyJams. A short, self-checking quiz and song are also included with this link.
How to Predict the Wind from Isobars
Video is narrated by Melissa Schenk, a meteorologist. Predicting the wind is an aspect of weather prediction you'll want to master before becoming a meteorologist, learn how to predict the weather. In this video she discusses wind is important in forecasting temperature, isobars (which are a line of constant pressure), if isobars are close together or far apart, how these affect the wind, direction of wind and how these affect the temperature that is going to occur. This video includes closed ca
How To Predict The Weather : How To Predict The Rain
Video narrated by Melissa Schenk, a meteorologist. Predicting the rain is an aspect of weather prediction you'll need to become a meteorologist, learn how to predict the weather. In this video she reminds the viewer that precipitation can come in different forms, such as hail or snow. In this video she discusses what to look at to predict the rain. The video includes closed captioning. Run time 01:11.
How To Predict The Weather : A Bad Weather Watch Or A Warning?
Narrated by Melissa Schenk, a meteorologist. Weather watches and warnings are excellent indicators of future weather, learn how to use these meteorological portends to warn people of inclement weather. In this video she discusses the difference between a watch and a warning. These watches and warning can happen in any season of the year. This video includes closed captioning. Run time 01:26.
How To Predict The Weather : How To Read Radar & Satellite Weather Images
Narrated by Melissa Schenk, a meteorologist. Reading radar and satellite images in an essential part of being a meteorologist and accurately predicting the weather, learn how to read computer weather photos. In this video she tells you what radar and satellite images tell you. They not only tell you what precipitation is coming, cloud cover and wind speeds and direction. The video includes closed captioning. Run time 01:16.
Predict The Temperature
Predicting the temperature is crucial to predicting other weather elements like wind, rain, and pressure systems. Learn how to read and predict temperature in this video. Part of the series: How To Predict The Weather. Run time 01:52.
