Aquatic Ape 5 - BBC Documentary
This excellent documentary gives pros and cons of the so-called aquatic ape theory. Executive producer Moira Mann, narrated by Andrew Sachs. This documentary is suitable for high school students. Run time 10:17.
6.541J Speech Communication (MIT)
6.541J surveys the structural properties of natural languages, with special emphasis on the sound pattern. Topics covered include: representation of the lexicon; physiology of speech production; articulatory phonetics; acoustical theory of speech production; acoustical and articulatory descriptions of phonetic features and of prosodic aspects of speech; perception of speech; models of lexical access and of speech production and planning; and applications to recognition and generation of speech b
The Aztec Massacre - Part 5 of 5
This video is the last part of the historical documentary focusing on the Aztec Empire. There are descriptions of the way the bodies of the human sacrifices were treated and what the bones were used for. Puts out the theory that humans were cooked and eaten as well as sacrificed.(6:00)
Dyslexia, So What is it All About?
This is a short animated film explaining what dyslexia is. It is used to describe difficulty with written language, organization and short term memory. No one’s dyslexia is the same. It is different depending on how the individual's brain works. This can also have positive effects also, often dyslexics are good problem-solvers, communicators, and practice tasks. About ten percent of the population is dyslexic. Most dyslexics find a w
Evolution Ep1: Darwin's Dangerous Idea (1/11)
Interweaving key moments of drama in Darwin's life with current research, "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" explores why his theory of evolution might matter even more today than it did in his own time. This documentary is suitable for high school grades. Run time 10:38.
Rudolph's Nose With Different Colored Noses (song)
This song shows a flannelboard picture of Rudolph without a nose. Then, each verse of the song changes Rudolph's nose to a different color, until finally the red one is added. This would be great color identification practice.
8.251 String Theory for Undergraduates (MIT)
This course introduces string theory to undergraduate and is based upon Prof. Zwiebach's textbook entitled A First Course in String Theory. Since string theory is quantum mechanics of a relativistic string, the foundations of the subject can be explained to students exposed to both special relativity and basic quantum mechanics. This course develops the aspects of string theory and makes it accessible to students familiar with basic electromagnetism and statistical mechanics.
Practice Helps Public Speaking
This short public speaking tip will guide students in practicing a speech for the big day. Speaker says it is very helpful to practice in front of a person to get valid, effective feedback (1:15).
Practicing Speeches: Content
When going over your recorded practice speech, this video teaches you to look at it closely for the quality and organization of your content. Learn how to practice for a speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this public speaking video.
Practicing Speeches: Record it!
This video teaches you to tape or video record your practice speech to get a feel for your voice quality and nonverbal communication. Professional, Tracy Goodwin, gives tips on what to look for when you look back at your recording.
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Practicing Speeches: Finally, Stand & Give Speech
This video will show you how to practice the speech just as you will when it's time to give the speech to your audience. Learn how to practice for a speech from professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin in this public speaking video.
Practicing Speeches: Study Outline
In this video, professional speaker and communications instructor Tracy Goodwin, teaches that it is best to work from an outline.  She provides you with numerous tips including that you need to read over your outline multiple times so that your speech practice will be profitable.  This is a great video to get you started on the path to a fabulous speech.
Public Speaking Tips: The Night Before
The night before a public speech, the speaker should practice
and get plenty of rest. Prepare for a speech the night before with tips
from a communications specialist in this video.
18.735 Double Affine Hecke Algebras in Representation Theory, Combinatorics, Geometry, and Mathemati
Double affine Hecke algebras (DAHA), also called Cherednik algebras, and their representations appear in many contexts: integrable systems (Calogero-Moser and Ruijsenaars models), algebraic geometry (Hilbert schemes), orthogonal polynomials, Lie theory, quantum groups, etc. In this course we will review the basic theory of DAHA and their representations, emphasizing their connections with other subjects and open problems.
Declaration of Independence - Remember this.
Reading of the Declaration of Independence we need to put this into practice. The beginning is the reading of letters from those who were present or involved. This is followed by the reading of the declaration by NFL football players past and present and others. (This video was filmed in the early 2000's)
Adverb Clauses Practice to TOFL Exam
This is a podcast that explains and analyzes a number of adverb clauses using some multiple choice examples shown as text on the screen. It provides practice for the TOFL exam. This video is useful for students preparing to take English exams. When finisedh watching the podcast solve the adverb clause quiz on the website. www.myenglishtoday.com
Complete SAT Math Practice Test - Part 1
A complete SAT Math practice test - Part 1. In these videos, the instructor works through a complete practice SAT math test. This will not be the exact questions, but they are very similar to those one would encounter on the actual exam. For high school students.
Complete SAT Math Practice Test - Part 2
A complete SAT Math practice test - Part 1. In these videos, the instructor works through a complete practice SAT math test. This will not be the exact questions, but they are very similar to those one would encounter on the actual exam. For high school students.
ACT Math Video Solution #2
The best way to prepare for the ACT is to practice problems and view professional explanations on the best way to solve them. Take advantage of these video solutions and do the best you can on the math ACT.
