Time-lapse movie of a Föhn wave
Time lapsed photography of a Fohn Wave. A Fohn Wave is a cloud form created by atmospheric standing waves. These waves are created as stable air flows over a mountain range, and can either form above or in the lee of the range. As an air mass travels through the wave, it undergoes repeated uplift and descent. This video has no sound. Run time 01:38.
Alabama State Flag and State Song
The flag and song of the State of Alabama, against a blue sky. See the Alabama Flag fly and listen to the Alabama State Song.
Weird US Plunges Into Bonne Terre Mine
From the History Channel (produced by KPI) in which they explore the strange subterranean world of a vast flooded lead mine. The Bonne Terre Mine was originally a lead mine, during the late 19th century. Now the mine is open for tours and is also known as a Scuba diving attraction. Video is good quality and has information for students studying these areas of the United States.
7 Wonders of Utah: The Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle StandardNET Live video. Video gives a history of the Salt Lake Temple and Tabernacle. Video discusses how the Salt Lake Temple was built and how important it is to the state. Video also discusses how many people and countries were involved in the building of the Temple. The Temple was not open until 40 years after it was begun. Video is of good quality. Video is appropriate for elementary and middle school. (2"04)
2008 Obama Presidential Campaign
This was one of Obama's 1st released commercials when he decided to run for president. It attempts to sell his idea of family values and gives a very brief biographical background. (1:00)
Hooked by an Octopus
Underwater filmmaker Mike deGruy has spent decades looking intimately at the ocean. A consummate storyteller, he takes the stage at Mission Blue to share his awe and excitement -- and his fears -- about the blue heart of our planet. Run time 16:30.
German Phrases and useful Expressions
Here you will find a german language course with useful german phrases and expressions. The expressions are spoken and written in German and then you will see the matching phrase or expression in English. Good for beginning and intermediate language learners.
Numbers in German
Learn to count from one to twenty in german by watching this video. You will hear the number in German and see the German word on the screen and then the word in English will appear on the screen. This is great for beginning language learners.
The Qing Dynasty, Part 2
This student-created video features information about the Qing Dynasty (which is not to be confused with the Qin Dynasty and is suitable for older middle school or high school students. "The Qing Dynasty (Chinese: 清朝; pinyin: Qīng cháo; Wade-Giles: Ch'ing ch'ao; Manchu: Daicing gurun; Mongolian: Манж Чин Улс), also known as the Manchu Dynasty, followed the Ming Dynasty in Chinese history, and was the last ruling dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912" (Qing Dynasty, Wikipedi
Tips on Applying for A Job
This video offers tips on how one should apply for jobs.
Young At Heart: Judy Blume - Featured on The News Hour: 1 of 2
Jeff Brown interviews Judy Blume. In this interview Judy Blume is 66 years old. This interview took place the morning after she received an award from the National Book Foundation in a book store in New York City. She was the first author to win this award for young people's literature. She wrote these books, starting in the 1970's, when she was a wife and mother. She talks about how she loved to read when she was young and how she wanted to relate to the child and the family in the book. (4:0
Pottery Kids
Orlando youth visit the City of Orlando Families, Parks and Recreation's Pottery Studio. These students talk about making mosaics and why art is important.
Photography: Design Principles
This lesson excerpts covers the principals behind photographic composition. Be directly involved in the design process. After you have the idea for the picture then plan how to photograph the image. Composition of the shot is very important. (4:07)
How to Mask When Painting
Masking is tape applied to your canvas. Fill around there with a think layer of paint. Fill in all around the taped area-nothing should be showing. Take the tape off gently. This gives you straight lines. (2:25)
Science Experiments
Experimentation is the fourth step of the scientific method. Science experiments are necessary to test hypotheses and to form accurate conclusions based on real world results. All branches of science conduct experiments. The video is in lecture format with an instructor in front of a dry erase board. Run time 05:20.
History of Special Education on Vimeo
This seven minute video is a slow loader and is an overview of major events in the history of Special Education within the United States. This is a lecture and reviews the major Supreme Court decisions impacting all education, including special education.
How to Connect a Wireless Router to a DSL Modem
Connecting a wireless router to a DSL modem begins with making sure the modem is up and running, after which an Ethernet cable can be connected to both devices. Set up a wireless router according to an ISP's settings. (1:51)
How to Set Up a Home Server
Setting up a home server computer means creating a network between two or more computers, using one as a primary storage locale for files and data. Turn your home PC into a server with an IT specialist in this free video on computer networking. (2:51)
To The Garden
It's never too early to start little ones on healthful eating habits. Ask Nina and Jeff, two energetic mini-monsters who live in a garden full of wonderfully nutritious goodies. "What is that orange thing buried in the ground?" "What are those red balls doing up in that tree?" They plant, hoe, harvest, and picnic their way to teaching kids the importance of fresh produce for a healthy diet.
Books of the Old Testament Video lists the books of the Old Testament to song. The books of the bible are printed on the screen. The song is sung and the words on the screen change. Song is repeated so students can try and sing along. There are not pictures in this video. Poor to average quality video, song is slow and doesn’t give specifics of the books of the New Testament.
