The Evolution of Earth's Atmosphere Part 1 of 4 John J. McCarthy Observatory, New Milford, CT. Monthly astronomy lecture done by Bob Lambert. Date of lecture is October 2008. Lecture starts with explanation that we are now living in the Earth’s Secondary Atmosphere. There was a First Atmosphere called the primary atmosphere and it did not resemble today’s atmosphere at all. The evolution of our atmosphere is a continuum of an evolution, the atmosphere continues to chang
Learn English Through Song Lesson 43 Adjectives With --- hearted
Learn English adjectives with heart through the song, "Heart of Gold" by Boney M. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary,
pronunciation, listening and grammar. In this slide show the lyrics
are shown for "Heart of Gold" with explanations of "heart" adjectives. More songs at: learn-to-speak-english-esl.com. Good quality video appropriate for all students, not just ESL.
Learn English Through Song- Nouns and Phrases With Dream
Learn nouns and phrases with dream from the lyrics of the song California Dreaming by The Mamas and the Papas. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. More songs at www.learn-to-speak-english-esl.com
Learn English Through Song - Grammar Errors
Learn how to correct grammar errors in poorly constructed sentences from the lyrics of the song Louie Louie by The Kingsmen. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation, vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. More songs at www.learn-to-speak-english-esl.com
Learn English Through Song - Reported Speech
Learn reported speech from the lyrics of the song Love Potion Number Nine by the Clovers. Learn English Through Song helps English Second Language (ESL) students study speaking, conversation,
vocabulary, pronunciation, listening and grammar. More songs at www.learn-to-speak-english-esl.com
How Changes in Earth's Magnetic Field and Ionosphere Affect Us - Part 4
Part 4 in a discussion on How do changes in Earth's magnetic field and ionosphere affect us? Anya Strømme – EISCAT/SRI International. She’s working with very high power radar to study the aurora borealis which are better observed at higher latitudes. She’s studying particles coming into the atmosphere, heating it, generating currents—this is where our satellites fly…this impacts tv reception, GPS, cell phones in a much more dramatic way than we can imagine. Run time 03:16.
SAT Prep: Test 1, Section, 6 Part 1
Students, improve your math SAT score! This video starts off with a black screen because the narrator uses it as a chalkboard. This is video is appropriate high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 1, Section 9, Part 2
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This is video is appropriate high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 2, Section 3, Part 5
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This video is appropriate for high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
SAT Prep: Test 4, Section 2, Part 1
Students, improve your math SAT score! The instructor uses an electronic chalkboard to model problems. This video is appropriate for high school students. Uses a textbook (the official SAT study guide) commonly found in bookstores, but it is not absolutely necessary as the narrator does all work on the screen.
All the World is Human Part 4 - Conquistadors
In this video from BBC, Michael Wood continues his study of the Conquistadors, beginning to focus on Cabeza de Vaca's Extraordinary 8 year Journey Across North America, and the Sierra Madre Mexico, along with the Aztecs. This video is another excellent addition to the series.
History of Labor Day
This videos explains the origins of Labor Day, the American holiday which served to honor its workers. Learn how Americas unions came together to take the day off from work and march to celebrate the accomplishments of the working men and women in the United States and Canada. Should be shown every Labor Day as well as a unit of study on the impact of unions in history.
The Industrial Revolution: The Steam Engine
By the late 1700s, the coal powered steam engine was widely used in English factories. Its operation, based on valve-piston action, was a great advancement for its time, further increasing industrial productivity. This video does a good job of showing how the steam engine works and its importance in the Industrial Revolution. Best used as part of a study on technology and/or with a drawing of a steam engine as the video is short.
Study says teen attitudes have become more progressive
In this professionally produced video, learn why teens are showing increased interest in helping others. A recent study shows that teens are interested in helping the community, saving the environment, and doing volunteer work.
The Arts in Every Classroom: Teaching Music
Two music specialists from arts–based schools demonstrate different approaches to serving diverse student populations. At Harmony Leland Elementary School in Mableton, Georgia, all 500 students study the violin. Their classes with Barrett Jackson become lessons in character and discipline. At Smith Renaissance School of the Arts in Denver, Sylvia Bookhardt and a class of fifth–graders explore the Renaissance through choral singing.
The Arts in Every Classroom: Collaborating With a Cultural Resource
A fourth–grade teacher and a museum educator in New Orleans collaborate to develop a unit of study with ties to language arts, social studies, and visual art. Students explore the work of a well–known artist, visit an exhibition of his work, meet for a drawing lesson alongside the Mississippi River, and create poems and pictures that they proudly display to their parents.
Following Children's Ideas in Mathematics
An unprecedented long-term study conducted by Rutgers University
followed the development of mathematical thinking in a randomly
selected group of students for 12 years - from 1st grade through high
school - with surprising results. In an overview of the study, we look
at some of the conditions that made their math achievement possible.
Building on Useful Ideas
One of the strands of the Rutgers long-term study was to find out how
useful ideas spread through a community of learners and evolve over
time. Here, the focus is in on the teacher’s role in fostering
thoughtful mathematics.
Diversity in Texts Workshop 4
In this program, the teachers talk about the importance of choosing rich texts for their students as a group or individuals, enumerating various criteria that they have developed for this initial classroom decision. Supported by commentary from Dr. Judith Langer, the group looks at the part student interests play in selecting the right text, building thematic study units using a variety of texts, and helping students select texts that meet their needs or help them go further in their experiences
Middle School Studying For Your Learning Style
A series of short videos that deal with such aspects as types of learning styles and how to learn which is best for various types of learning. There are several short videos in this section. All students should watch this to get ideas on how to improve their study habits.
