Basics of Geography: Climate
Discusses what makes up geography; land, water, people and their lives and how land and water affect them. Geography also includes climate. Climate is the weather pattern in a region of the world over a long period of time. One of the major factors affecting our climate is the Sun. The way the Earth moves around the Sun affects the climate. This video discusses rotation, revolution, year, axis, hemisphere, latitude, lines of latitude, and equator. This video discusses what causes the different c
National Geographic-Climate and Weather
In this short National Geographic video, students will be able to witnesses changes in nature. Students will be able to define the differences between climate and weather. Climate refers to the average weather conditions of a place over a long time. There are 6 main climate zones from mild and inviting to harsh. Weather refers to the day to day conditions of the Earth's atmosphere at a particular place and time. This is a wonderful companion teaching resource for a lesson/unit on climate weather
Weather and Climate Video discussed seasons and where are there changes in seasons. The four seasons are; summer, fall/autumn, winter, spring. The northern and southern hemispheres experience opposite seasons. The seasons are caused by the tilt of the Earth at a 23 and a half degree angle and the orbit around the sun. Different parts of the Earth are closer to the sun at different times of the year. The seasons are measured in Equinoxes (March
Warm Fronts
Video shows how warm fronts are shown on weather maps and what warm fronts are. The video also includes the cloud types that are seen before a warm front occurs, the temperature changes, the wind changes, and the air pressure changes. Video gives all basic information needed to understand warm fronts. Video is of good quality and appropriate for elementary age students, especially for students who are studying weather in science.
Pelvis (Part 1) Tutorial
Video uses hand drawn diagrams to identify and discuss the structure and physiology of the pelvis. Focus on the pelvic girdle and joints. Good review for a test. Music in background is a little distracting, and video is a little blurry. Grades 9-12. 4:25 min.
Molecular Visualization of DNA Replication
3-D animation of the process of DNA replication at the molecular level. Shows the replication fork, the leading strand with continual replication, and the lagging strand where the okzaki fragments are being produced. No narration. Set to music. (01:24)
Journey to the Center of a Virus
This cartoon animation explains the four different parts of the virus (service proteins, capsid, DNA/RNA, and membrane envelope) using the analogy of a present. The video appears to be a high school project. 2:25 min.
Longest Lunar Eclipse in Hundred Years
The century's longest lunar eclipse will be visible across India from midnight on Wednesday. It will last for almost two hours and won't be seen again till the year 2141. It was visible between 12.52 and 2.43 am on June 15, 2011. (02:11)
Learn French - La Nourriture (Food)
In this video the instructor recites various words of French foods. Although many students of French will understand this video this video would be better served if the words and the translation appeared on the screen. A French teacher could stop the video at key points and ask what is being said. For beginning to intermediate learners.
Learn French - Les Boissons (Drinks or Beverages)
In this video the instructor recites various words of French beverages. Although many students of French will understand this video this video would be better served if the words and the translation appeared on the screen. A French teacher could stop the video at key points and ask what is being said. For beginning to intermediate learners.
Learn French - Les Fruits, Part 1
In this video the instructor recites various words of French fruits. For beginning learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Learn French - Les Légumes (Vegetables)
In this video the instructor recites various words of French vegetables. For beginning learners. The words appear at the bottom of the screen as they are recited.
Savez-Vous Planter les Choux? Animated Music Short
Savez-vous planter les choux? (Do you know who planted the cabbages?) This is a French music video for Lola and the EuroPops. The French words appear on the screen as the animated figure speaks.
Learn French - La Nourriture (Food), Part 1
The instructor recites foods in French. This brief video has words spoken by a native speaker accompanied by appropriate images. It is well-produced with clear sound. Each image is also accompanied by the French caption. (This video contains mostly baked sweet goods.)
Test your French skills - La Nourriture (Food), Part 2
Test your French skills. Look at the Part 1 of this series, then come watch this video and see if you can remember the French vocabulary. There is no sound...just the images and a countdown to test your recall.
Anti-Racism Girl
Racism has met its match...here comes Anti-Racism Girl! Brief student-made PSA.
How to Pronounce the Alphabet in French
Simply a cute green frog pronouncing the letters of the alphabet in French as they come on screen. What you see in the preview is pretty much what the whole video looks like. Run time 02:08.
Apprenez le Français - L'alphabet (Learn French-The Alphabet)
Instructor recites the alphabet as the letters appear on the screen. Suitable for all beginning learners of the French language.
Learn to Speak French : The Alphabet
Learn the simple French alphabet here. A mini test is included at the end with answers. Suitable for all beginning French-language learners.
L'Alphabet
Presenting the fundamentals of a foreign language! Watch and learn how to correctly pronunciate the different letters of the French alphabet. Fun-times with tricky letters.Â
