Rhode Island State Flag and State Song Five Star Flags presents the Rhode Island flag flying against the blue sky. The flag placed on a white field is a circle of thirteen gold stars representing the first thirteen states. The stars surround a gold ship's anchor. The state's motto "Hope" is on a blue ribbon below the anchor.
7 Wonders of Utah: Zion National Park StandardNET Live video. Video gives the history of Zion National Park. Video discusses how many people come through the park, how it was named, and what the name stands for. Video also discusses the animals, plants, and birds that live in Zion National Park. Video contains awesome pictures. Video is appropriate of elementary and middle school students.
James I on Jamestown- Monologue
This video shows a representation of King James I of England describing his interest in colonizing the New World and the settlement at Jamestown, Virginia. He enumerated the benefits of the new settlement in the new world
President Obama On Stem Cell Research
President Obama signed an order reversing the strict limits on human embryonic stem cell research. This is the video of his speech. President Obama addresses the controversy of scientific research on stem cells, but stresses the advances that can be made by science. Grades 9-12. 11:25 min.
What Is Stem Cell Research?
Stem cell research uses stem cells to find new avenues, and some
research is basic, while other research involves applying stem cells to
the field of medicine. Find out how stem cell research is being used for bone marrow transplants in this clip.
Stem Cells: Seeds of Hope?
Do stem cells hold the best hope for curing debilitating diseases like Tay-Sachs and diabetes? Or do the ethical questions surrounding the use of these exceptional little cells stand in the way of any potential they might have? In this video segment Dr. Evan Snyder, professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School, explains the basics of stem cell technology and outlines the ethical debate regarding its use. Closed captioning included. Run time 07:00.
How to make a Hexagonal Star Box
In this video, you will learn to make a hexagonal star box. Â This project is a complicated one, but if you follow the step by step directions, you will produce an absolutely beautiful box.
How Green Screens Work - How Stuff Works
Chromakey or "green screen" effects are the fundamental element of the breath taking visuals you see in movies like Star Wars: Episode III and King Kong. Watch this video to learn how green screens work. 1:18 min.
Introduction to Cancer
Sal Khan offers an introduction to cancer and how it is the by-product of broken DNA replication. The instructor uses drawings to illustrate mutations, apoptosis, mitosis, cell replication, replication of cells. (12:36)
Intertidal Zone
This video segment from NOVA: "The Sea Behind the Dunes" explores the often-overlooked ecosystem of the salt marsh, focusing on the plants that provide both a physical structure for the community and the building blocks for the detrital food chain that exists there. Closed captioning included. Run time 04:52.
Lewis and Clark's Expedition to the West
Video accompanied by text. "The Louisiana Purchase offered the United States much needed room to grow and access to an abundance of natural resources, waterways, and fertile farmland. Countless opportunities awaited the Americans, but they would first have to locate them. The Louisiana Territory was so large that France could not accurately define its contents or borders. Jefferson took advantage of the ambiguous agreement and asserted that it included the Missouri River, western Florida, New Or
Life in the Oceans
This short but thorough video describes several animals and plants found in the ocean's environment. Starting with the tiniest creatures, plankton, and continuing through the food chain in the open sea like fish and whales. It also discusses organisms in the polar seas, such as cod, seals, and halibut and continues on to the warm coral reefs in the tropical seas with animals like the lobsters. They address animals living in the shallow waters and tidal pools, such as barnacles, muscles, and
Flu Attack! How A Virus Invades Your Body
When you get the flu, viruses turn your cells into tiny factories that help spread the disease. In this animation, NPR's Robert Krulwich and medical animator and medical animator David Bolinsky explain how a flu virus can trick a single cell into making a million more viruses. (MHS gr 7 1C)
Chemistry for Dummies - Three Types of Bonds
This video is a student-made chemistry project. Host, Ian Lepo, and Guest Star, David Oles discuss the three types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, and metallic) in this first episode of Chemistry for Dummies. Sound quality is low but information is still usable. Run time 03:49.
How Telescopes Work - Ways to Gather Light
This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. This video explains how telescopes gather light to aid the human eye to see objects that are light years away and is suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
The Stars - Special Tricks to See More With Telescopes
This is a fascinating short video that instructs the viewer about the stars and how to identify them. There's an amazing range of color in the stars - from subtle to striking. Here's how to best see distant suns. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. Suitable for upper elementary, middle, and high school students.
Planets - Special Tricks to See More With Telescopes
This video episode shows how to best observe the other worlds of our Solar System by using proper settings and special filters. This is an episode of "The Star Party", a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes & Binoculars. Suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
The Star Party - Fascinating Objects in the Night Sky (Telescopes)
This is a short video enticing you to explore the skies above. There are a great many wonders to see in the night sky. A telescope is your magic carpet, your time machine and much more. This is an episode of "The Star Party," a video guide to amateur astronomy from the crew of Orion Telescopes. Suitable for older elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Parkinson's Disease Research
This video looks at current research into treatments for Parkinson's Disease, including genetically modified viruses and stem cell treatments. This video interview explains the hope and challenges that have been encountered. 4:35 min.
Cell Phone Bacteria
This spot done by Nicole Brady of KOB-TV in Albuquerque shows how many Germs can accumulate on your Cell Phone. Short news clip reminds people the health issues associated with unsanitary phones. Grades 5-12. 3:01 min.
