Understanding What Algebraic Variables Look Like and What They Mean
In algebra, variables are placeholder letters (capitalized and
lowercase) that represent the unknown, or what you're solving for. This video shows you what variables can look like and what they mean. Understanding variables help make algebra easier.
Algebra Applicatons: Variables and Equations Using TI_Nspire Graphing Calculator
In this episode of two real-world explorations are developed. Simulations of a river are used to bring real-world, relevant applications of algebra to students. The episode also
integrates technology through the use of the Texas Instruments
TI-Nspire graphing calculator. All keystrokes on the calculator are clearly shown. Dynamic river footage and animations bring the variables and equations in algebra math concepts to life.
Cashill Variables in Algebra (A1-1.1)
Evaluating algebraic expressions using variables. Definitions of variable, variable expression, and what evaluate a variable expression means are reviewed. Students are given problems to solve and then the answers are shown. this is a PowerPoint video with no sound.
How to Multiply Monomials
In algebra, two-X is one term because the two and the X are being
multiplied by each other. In this video a math teacher explains how to multiply the coefficients and the variables when multiplying monomials with examples on a whiteboard. Narrators speech is shown on bottom of screen.
Italians in the world - part 4
(1924-1932)This episode discusses Zefferino Poli who is an emigrant who accepted the dollar religion, he grasped at once the American system. He was a frugal man and soon owns many theaters. Video also discusses other emigrants who influenced the Italians that were living in the United States. Despite the racism and economic difficulties the Italian passion for politics reemerges in the emigrant
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.
Bill Nye The Science Guy on The Atmosphere
In this brief clip, Bill Nye explains the layers of the atmosphere. (01:36)
Numbers from 1 to one million and ordinal numbers
This video slide show presents numbers. The number is shown and read out. Then the spelling is shown and read out again. After number 20 only the next 2 are listed. There are examples with hundreds and thousands. Ordinal numbers are listed at the end.
Greed Does Not Pay
This animated tale tells the story of a man who died and became a swam with golden feathers. He tries to help his family but his wife was too greedy and she is left with nothing.
Madame Thomas Wikis How To, Part 3
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Battle Of Midway - WWII in colour
This is part from WWII in colour series. This one deals with the Battle Of Midway. All footage is in color and in good quality.
I Made a Valentine Song
This song uses hands and body movements to show why they made a valentine. Song is sung and then repeated. (Teacher-made video)
Children of the Holocaust
A montage of pictures showing the effects of the Holocaust on the children. Due to the graphic nature of some images, this would be appropriate for older students. Music is included, but not needed. 3:11 min.
Concentration Camp Liberation
This two minute video shows the horror of thousands
of Jewish prisoners in Nazi camps at the time of their liberation by allied troops. This video has actually footage and some of it is grime so view it first. A great lesson for students on what happened if a nation uses hatred to attack a minority.
An Alfred Hitchcock documentary on the Nazi Holocaust
Commissioned by the British Government, this documentary was shot by Director Alfred Hitchcock and depicts the trauma and suffering of World War 2 in Europe. (52:00)
Interviews with survivors of the Holocaust
This is a series of videos that include Testimony Excerpts from a bystander and two survivors. Very moving and insightful. Some videos about two minutes and others close of 30. This would be a great video series to show for International Holocaust Remembrance January 27.
Astrology Planetary Associations
Astrology twelve signs - Each of the twelve signs associates to planet and they are explained in this four minute video. A fun activity for students, but this is not a science.
Talking to Your Kids About H1N1
Amy James from Knowledge Essentials came to the CBS NEWS 9 studio to discuss some tips for discussing H1N1 and the media coverage surrounding "swine flu" with your children.
AIDS Education Part I
Find out how HIV/AIDS education might not give kids the information they need to protect themselves.
Playing Fair--Title IX
Using Title IX to ensure your daughter has equal opportunities in school sports.
