Learn To Tell Time--What is "Half Past" the Hour?
In this animated video, students will learn about "half past" the hour. Students will easily understand the clear and colorful visuals. They show what each time looks like at half past the hour. This is a great resource for the elementary classroom. (3:27)
Hawaii Becomes 50th State
In a History Rewind video, in 1959, Hawaii's half century-old request for statehood is granted as it is welcomed as the fiftieth state of America by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Hawaii is now the nation's southern-most state. (1:33)
National Geographic - Josie Underwood's Civil War Diary
A young Southern belle chronicles the times when Union and Confederate troops invaded her home in Bowling Green, Kentucky. (02:50)
Analyzing an Ecosystem (Interactive)
What are ecological systems, and what types of organisms live in these environments? This interactive activity adapted from the University of Alberta identifies the living and nonliving components of an animated ecosystem. Users are also invited to look at examples of mimicry, and identify which living things are producers and which are consumers. To help users complete the activity, key terms, including biotic and abiotic components, are defined.
First Images of Battle of Midway
The victory at Midway was the turning point of World War II. The Battle of Midway was a major naval battle, widely regarded as the most important one of the Pacific Campaign of World War II. In this video clip, view images from this crucial battle. (1:23)
The Dizzy Gillespie United Nation Orchestra
1:28 Excellent stage show listening to all the music played. Hear that big band sound.
Managing Money: Needs vs. Wants
A video to help you understand the difference between your NEEDS and WANTS. (01:53)
Becoming Barack Obama
In this video clip, take a closer look at the events of Barack Obama's childhood and youth that influenced and shaped him into the person he is today. (05:49)
Inside a DVD Player
This is an amateur video showing the inside of a DVD player. No narration or explanation is provided. (01:48)
Inside a DVD Player - the laser mechanism
Filmed from three different perspectives, each in both visible and infrared light. No narration. (01:19)
History of Game Boy
This is a student-made movie project. Students were asked to research a technology and display their findings in a creative manner. The video provides a time line and examples of the changing game boy beginning with the original in 1989. No narration. Images and information is set to music. (03:06)
Meet the Nintendo Game Boy Family!
This is a video introduction to the Nintendo Game Boy. The first hand held Game Boy system was released in 1989. (08:23)
The Lundberg Farms: Farming and Math
From planting the seeds to harvesting, and everything in between, Bryce Lundberg takes students through the process of growing rice. To ensure he grows a successful crop, Bryce depends on his algebra skills to get the job done. Running time 3:50 minutes
The Genius of Mozart - The First Romantic (1/7)
A portion of Mozart's biography. (09:05)
I Like Elephants - where they live
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Perimeter and Area Rap
In this teacher-created video, students are taught the concepts of perimeter and area through a rap song. (:59)
POL342 Politics of the Middle East #01 Sp14
A 14 week 3 unit college course for political science students and people who are interested in the Middle East
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TED Ed--The Real Origin of the Franchise
One of the most successful business models is the franchise, but it didn't originate with McDonald's. Sir Harold Evans describes the remarkable story of a beauty salon that allowed hundreds of women to own their own businesses. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections in the classroom. (5:49)
Cell Transcription and Translation
This interactive activity adapted from the University of Nebraska provides an overview of protein synthesis as well as a more detailed look at two critical phases of the process: transcription and translation. DNA provides the necessary instructions for life, and protein synthesis is the process by which DNA's instructions are enacted.
TED Ed--The Cockroach Beatbox
By dissecting a cockroach ... yes, live on stage ... TED Fellow and neuroscientist Greg Gage shows how brains receive and deliver electric impulses -- and how legs can respond. Students will think this is really cool. This is a great resource to help build background knowledge and to help make real world connections in the classroom. (6:16)
