How to Write a Poem in Iambic Pentameter
Writing a poem in iambic pentameter requires writing five metrical feet in a specific rhythm. Write a poem in iambic pentameter with tips from a produced playwright in this video. This video goes slowly enough so that students can grasp the concept. A practice activity would help the students understand better as it looks very easy in the video and some students may struggle without added practice. The video is in lecture format with an instructor standing in front of the camera. On occasi
Understanding Asthma
More than 20 million people in the US suffer from this disease. It maybe triggered many different things. Attacks can last from minutes to days. In this professional video, a doctor explains what asthma is and what happens during an asthma attack. Both genetics and environmental triggers are discussed. Graphics help to illustrate the information. Grades 6-12. 3:11 min.
Basic Math: Lesson 6 - Video Clip #3 - Equivalent Fractions
Concepts covered: Like Fractions, Common Denominator, Equivalent Fractions, Reduced Fraction, Lowest Terms (or Simplest Form), The Cancellation Method, The GCF Method, and Higher Form.
Math Worksheets - Equivalent Fractions
This short video enables to viewer to understand equivalent fractions. The instructor uses computer software to illustrate his points. Suitable for fourth-grade students and older.
What is Communism?
Educational video presented by Herbert A. Philbrick, former undercover agent for the FBI, author of "I Led 3 Lives." Herbert Philbrick, a Boston advertising executive who infiltrated the U.S. Communist Party on behalf of the FBI in the 1940s, wrote a bestselling book on the topic, I Led Three Lives: Citizen, 'Communist', Counterspy (1952). "I Led Three Lives" was an American television show which was syndicated by Ziv Television Programs from 1953 to 1956 and lasted 117 episodes. The part of Phi
Complex Numbers in Algebra, (Part 1)
Introduction to complex numbers. Adding, subtracting and multiplying complex numbers. This video starts off with a black screen because the narrator uses it as a 'chalkboard'. This video is appropriate for older middle and high school students.
Complex Numbers in Algebra (part 2)
Dividing complex numbers. Complex conjugates. This video starts off with a black screen because the narrator uses it as a 'chalkboard'. This video is appropriate for older middle and high school students.
Algebra Imaginary and Complex numbers
This fun video gives a brief introduction to the imaginary number in Algebra.
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.
Philosophy 101: Francis Bacon An informative, educational video on the life, work, philosophy, and scientific contributions of Francis Bacon. Video shows Luigi reading a note that contains information about Francis Bacon. Video and sound are of below average quality and appropriate for high school students.
Francis Bacon "Of Studies - Purpose & manner" Recitation animation
Here is a virtual movie of the great Sir Francis Bacon (1561 - 1626) philosopher and statesman and a pioneer of modern scientific thought reciting his essay on his thoughts on the true value of reading "Of Studies - Purpose & manner". Bacon was a radical on the subjects of learning and education. Knowledge in his time was considered to be a static, timeless thing worked out in the isolated contemplation of classic texts (especially those of
History Channel - Biography: Lord Byron, Part 1 of 5
NOTE: Educators/Parents: Because of the nature of Lord Byron's life. this biography is suitable for older high school students only. An episode of the series Biography on History Channel dedicated to Lord Byron and produced in 2004. 'George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron of Rochdale FRS (22 January 1788– 19 April 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. Among Byron's best-known works are the brief poems 'She Walks in Beauty', 'When We Two Parted,' and 'So,
Between the Lions: "Cliff Hanger, the Mole, and the Rope "Long o" words offer hope that, at long last, Cliff Hanger will be able to escape his perch hanging from a root on the side of a cliff. Video is in cartoon form and in good quality. Some words in the video are shown printed out on the screen, this would be good for early readers. Video also describes words with long “o” sounds. Video is good for students learning or reviewing the long “o” sound and early readers.<
Introduction to Symmetry
Introductory lesson concerning symmetry. Instructor Larry explains the general idea of symmetry and gives examples with letters in this clip. Instructor uses computer software for demonstration.
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When to Use Capital Letters
When to Use Capital Letters. Part of the series: Teaching & Writing. Capital letters are used for proper nouns, for the pronoun "I," for the beginning of first and last names, for titles, in acronyms and at the beginning of each new sentence.
Capitalization of Languages and Nationalities
In this video, a teacher gives a brief overview of rules surrounding the capitalization of languages and nationalities, then gives examples of sentences written incorrectly that must be fixed.
NASA | Sarychev Volcano Eruption from the International Space Station
Amazing images seen from the International Space Station of a volcano erupting. The video is only 9 seconds long.
National Geographic - How Volcanoes Form
A volcano is an opening, or rupture, in a planet's surface or crust, which allows hot, molten rock, ash, and gases to escape from below the surface. (03:06) This is a clip from a larger segment.
Earthquake Country; 2 Plate Tectonics
This video is suitable for middle school and high school students. Through live-action demonstrations and vivid animations, Dr. Pat Abbott explains how earthquakes have shaped the scenery and the character of the greater Los Angeles area. Dr. Abbott shows how faults capable of large earthquakes lie beneath most of the area, posing great risk to the millions of people living in earthquake country. Animations illustrate how and why earthquakes happen, how mountains and valleys have formed as a res
When Nature fights back: Earthquakes
This video shows the devastation of earthquakes. It examines some of the most powerful earthquakes and their aftermath. Run time 52:19.
