A Rotting Apple
This short, two-minute video is set to music and uses time lapse photography to show the process of an apple rotting. This video might be a nice introduction for decomposition or for the fungi kingdom. There are no words; the video is accompanied by soft piano music.
Teen Drug Abuse
This is a public service announcement on teen drug abuse. Be aware of it and help the problem stop. The video offers interestic statistics. (1:57)
Computer Dictionary - What Is An Operating System or OS?
After an introduction of who he is, the lecturer offers a simple, plain explanation of the computer term "operating system" (or OS). Windows Vista, DOS, Linux and Mac OSX are both examples of Operating Systems. Most common are Windows and Mac. Operating systems tell your computer what to do. Lecture. (9:43)
Animated History of Early Canadian Claims
This animated video shows a very basic explanation of the first Europeans that landed in what is now Canada. It explores a couple of the reasons Canada was so important and can provide an excellent primary introduction to Canadian history for younger viewers. (1:26)
The Light Reactions: An Introduction
Professor George Wolfe discusses an introduction to the light reactions in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. The video uses lecture format and a whiteboard to aid in the explanations. Run time 08:27.
Lipids: An Introduction
Professor George Wolfe gives an introduction to lipids in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. This video uses lecture format and a whiteboard to aid in the explanation of lipids. Run time 08:30.
The Heterotroph Hypothesis: An Introduction
Professor George Wolfe discusses an introduction to the heterotroph hypothesis in this video from Thinkwell's online Biology series. This video uses lecture format and a whiteboard to aid in the explanation of the heterotroph hypothesis. Run time 07:57.
8.282J Introduction to Astronomy (MIT)
Introduction to Astronomy provides a quantitative introduction to the physics of the solar system, stars, the interstellar medium, the galaxy, and the universe, as determined from a variety of astronomical observations and models.
Lecture 1 - Introduction to Robotics (1 of 16)
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In the first lecture of the quarter, Professor Khatib provides an overview of the course.
CS223A is an introduction to robotics which covers topics such as Spa
Lecture 2 | Introduction to Robotics (2 of 16)
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In the first lecture of the quarter, Professor Khatib provides an overview of the course.
CS223A is an introduction to robotics which covers topics such as Spa
Lecture 3 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In this segment, Professor Khatib shows a short video on Flexible Microactuators and continues lecturing on Kinematics and Spatial Descriptions.
CS223A is an i
Lecture 4 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In this segment, Professor Khatib shows a short video on a device called The Hummingbird, and then begins Manipulator Kinematics.
CS223A is an introduction to
Lecture 5 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In this segment, Professor Khatib shows a short video on the Brachiation Robot, then goes into a lecture on Frame Attachment.
CS223A is an introduction to robo
Lecture 6 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
Professor Khatib shows a short video on Locomotion Gates with Polypod, then lectures on Instantaneous Kinematics and the Jacobian Matrixes.
CS223A is an introd
Lecture 7 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
Professor Khatib shows a short video on a robot playing beach volleyball, then continues The Jacobian.
CS223A is an introduction to robotics which covers topic
Lecture 8 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In this segment, Professor Khatib shows a short video on Mobile Robots: Automatic Parallel Parking, then finishes Kinematic Singularity and the Jacobian.
CS223
Lecture 9 (of 16) | Introduction to Robotics
Though this is an entry-level university course, there may be high school students who desire to enter into the field of Robotics, and this course may inspire them.
Lecture by Professor Oussama Khatib for Introduction to Robotics (CS223A) in the Stanford Computer Science Department.
In this segment, Guest lecturer Gregory Hager covers Perception and Sensing in Robotic Mobility and Manipulation.
CS223A is an introduction to robotics which c
Measuring Your Body with Curious George
The children trace their bodies onto large pieces of paper and then use cubes to count and measure how tall they are. One child uses popsicle sticks because they ran out of cubes. The teacher addresses how they should have all used the same standard in measurement. This video could also be used with older students in science for an example of controls and variables in an experiment.
Time Dependent Perturbation Theory
time dependent sinusoidal perturbations, quantum teleportation
The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution - Richard Dawkins #1 Bestseller Available Now
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Richard Dawkins gives an introduction to his new book "The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution." He explains why this book was necessary, and what readers can expect from this highly-anticipated work. The book is available now in the UK, and will be released in the US on September 22nd!
Read the first chapter of "The Greatest Show" at http://richarddawkins.net/thegreatests
