Student residence interior, Pomona College
The room of Pomona College student Roy Thomas with a bed, table, and marble topped dresser. Numerous photographs cover the walls. A shed outside the house can be seen through the closed shade of a window.
Test Preparation: Study Environment and Organization
This clip emphasizes having a good study environment and organizational strategies as effective ways to prepare for tests. This two minute video needs to be followed up with a review and, perhaps, use WatchKnow to share it with parents. I would recommend the Cornell notetaking method instead of the one featured in this video.
B.B. King on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual 1968 Part 1
This video shows B.B. King playing live on Ralph Gleason's Jazz Casual 1968. Musicians:
B.B. King - guitar
Sonny Freeman - drums
James Toney - organ
Mose Thomas - trumpet
Lee Gatling - sax
F-Scale Investigation
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From Dragonfly TV. After watching a news report on the destruction caused by a tornado in Siren, Wisconsin, Melissa and Elizabeth were curious about how tornado experts study tornado damage. So they asked permission from Siren city officials to visit the town and examine the evidence. Their question to be investigated: How do you determine the strength of a tornado?
Thomas Edison, Inventor, Part V
This is an animated biography of Thomas Edison from the Discovery Channel Education series. This series is aimed at older elementary school children. Run time 04:44.
Thomas Edison Invents the Incandescent Light
A cartoon presentation of Thomas Edison’s invention of the incandescent electric light. Run time 03:44.
Thomas Edison Invents The Vacuum Tube, Part III
A cartoon presentation of Thomas Edison’s invention of the vacuum tube. Run time 03:04.
Thomas Edison, Inventor, Part VI
This is an animated biography of Thomas Edison from the Discovery Channel Education series. This series is aimed at older elementary school children. Run time 02:32.
A visit to Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum
Sue Pierce from Ashley Primary School in South Shields has brought her Year 6 pupils to the fort as part of their KS2 study of the Romans in Britain. This is the third year running Sue has brought pupils to Arbeia, each year she has been able to adapt her visits to enhance the learning outcomes of the trip.
The highlight of the day is a visit to 'Timequest' a recreated archaeological dig which allows pupils to dig up real Roman artefacts, bringing the subject to life. Later in the day the
How to prepare for an exam - Study tips
Oceanographic Scientist
This video about an oceanographic scientist is part of a series designed to help students learn more about different careers. Discusses nautical science and what it is like being a oceanography. Gives advice about what sciences to study. This video is part of the video collection at NextVista.org (http://nextvista.org), a proud partner of Curriki. (5:13)
Special Education Teaching : Teaching Strategies in Special Education
In special education, the standard course of study should be modified and simplified to help kids with special needs to remember. Learn about research-based instructional programs that are used to teach reading in special education with help from a special education teacher in this video (01:39)Â on teaching strategies in special education.
Expert: Julie Peebles
Bio: Julie Peebles graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in special education and l
Basic Economics - Lesson 1
This video examines some of the basic foundations of economics. Individuals act, i.e. they undertake purposeful behavior. People make choices, dependent upon their preferences. This is the fundamental idea upon which the study of economics is built. (This is a lecture with only one picture.)
Grammar-Adverbs
A video clip about adverbs. An adverb is a word that modifies the meaning of other words, phrases, or sentences. Visuals would make a great study guide; however speaker is monotone and not very entertaining. Video would probably serve older students better (Running Time 2:32).
Geography Matters
A series of slides, music and text that describes why we should study Geography. Informative and inspiring.
How Can I Improve My Study Habits?
How Can I Improve My Study Habits?. Part of the series: Education: Teaching and Writing. To improve study habits, take detailed notes during class, organize and transcribe the notes into a separate notebook and do a manageable amount of homework and studying every day. This is a talking head video. Limited value unless reviewed afterwards and follow-up with practice in subsequent days. Run time 2:29
Jamie Lee Curtis Talks About Her Children's Books Northwest Notebook host Ty Ray interviews actress/author Jamie Lee Curtis about her children's books and other subjects. Jamie Lee Curts talks about why she thinks her books have been so successful, how the books talk about things that happen in real life, such as competition, moods, feelings, self esteem, and lose and letting go.  She also talks about how she draws upon her experiences as a mother to help her write her books.Â
Cave Swallows
From DragonflyTV. Isabel and Emily are spelunkers! That means they like exploring caves. In this video, the girls head to Carlsbad Caverns in New Mexico to help with an ongoing cave swallow study. Carlsbad Caverns is made up of over 100 caves, including the largest cave chamber in the United States.
Why Study the Polar Regions? - Continued
Why study the polar regions? Vladimir Papitashvili – University of Michigan. Platform to study upper atmospheric phenomena. Run time 02:29.
Skull Bones
A review of the cranial and facial bones of the skull, using a rotating human skull with each bone highlighted as it is discussed. It is good study video for human anatomy students. Computer animation with narration. Run time 02:51.
