Drag and Biomimetics
This is a NASA Sci Files segment describing how NASA scientists study the natural design of living organisms in order to solve problems in engineering aircraft. Produced specifically for students and is suitable for elementary and older students.Â
(This is an Emmy award-winning series of instructional programs that introduces students in grades 3-5 to NASA and integrates mathematics, science, and technology through the use of Problem-Based Learning (PBL), scientific inquiry, and the sci
"Endemic" - Definition and Usage
Simply defines and illustrates the word "endemic," with the example of kangaroos in Australia. Â Vocabulary study in context as a learning strategy. Â Voice-over, words on screen, cartoon illustrations. (:45)
What is the Design Process in Fashion Design? {part 1}
This a great video to show students how to develop their ideas. How to start with an inspiration and then how to come up with an end product based on that inspiration. All designers have a personal way to come up with ways to create there designs-this video asks what inspires you to create a new design. (4:37)
Mobilizing for World War One
The many things needed for a nation to go to war. Words such as logistics need to be explained. This would be a good unit of study that ties in agriculture, too. Uses quotes to help explain Wilson's beliefs about getting involved after running on a platform of non-involvement. Propaganda used and examples given. Good video for many issues such as the Supreme Court limiting freedom.
The History of World War One 1914-1918
The History of World War One 1914-1918. This is a very short video that goes over the major events about the war. Real footage provides insights into the conditions. Good for students about the study this time period.
10 Ways the World Will End: The Big Freeze
This video shows how the next Ice Age could start and its impact on the Earth. Very well done with excellent graphics. A good way to explore the impact of global warming. Not for younger students. Shows impact of freezing on humans, too.
Spider Building a Web
Did you know that it is instinct for a spider to build a web? A spider does not have to learn how to spin from its mother. Watch in this video as a spider spins a web and catches its prey. Does the spider start at the middle of the future web and work out, or start at the edge and work in? This is one of 89 videos featured in some interactive educational science software entitled Backyard Bugs. Available at http://www.totallybuggin.com/
How to Calculate Your Water Footprint
Most people don't realize how much water they use in a given day. Simple things like turning the water off when brushing your teeth and switching to a low-flow tap save gallons of water. Find out your water footprint and start taking steps to reduce your water usage. Run time 02:33.
Breath of Life: Lower Air Pollution Extends Life Expectancy
A 2009 study finds Americans' life expectancy increased by 2.7 years since the late 1970s, with 5 months of that attributable to decreases in air pollution from cars and factories. Run time 02:10
What is a Cloud?
Some amount of the water in lakes, oceans, and even the water we use to cook, clean and drink at home; escapes into the atmosphere as water vapour. When this gaseous form of water cools down, or condenses, around tiny particulate matter like dust in the atmosphere, it forms little ice crystals that aggregate to form clouds.
The study of clouds is called nephology, and different kinds of clouds
are classified according to how ‘high’ they reach, or the length from
their bas
A Podcast Tutorial [Podcasting 101]
 In this video, I do my best to provide a podcasting tutorial. I've received a great deal of requests to do this. I found it difficult to do a podcasting tutorial, without actually doing a podcast. Rather than do that, I go into the basic principles to maintain a successful podcast. This tutorial is broken out into 3 parts: Motivation, Equipment, and Production. In terms of motivation, make sure you choose a topic you are passionate about. Ask yourself the following before choosing a topic: "Am
Choosing a Microphone for Podcasting
In this video, I discuss choosing a microphone for your podcast. You can start with a logitec headset which is about $30 and has noise cancellation. You can use your build in mike on your laptop.
Anger Management for Kids
Ideas on how to teach children how to handle parents. Slanted towards parents, too. This 1:40 video has some good ideas and would be a good video to start a discussion on bullying and anger. Run time 1:40
Skills for Learning at Leeds Metropolitan University
Find out more about how the Skills for Learning website and programme of workshops can help you boost your study skills.
Visit the Skills for Learning website for more information: http://skillsforlearning.leedsmet.ac.uk/
Rembrandt's Paintings
Rembrandt was a master of chiaroscuro (the effects of light and light's contrasts) and it shows in these paintings. Many different works are displayed but there is no explanation about the pictures.
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born on July 15, 1606, in Leiden, the Netherlands. His father was a miller who wanted the boy to follow a learned profession, but Rembrandt left the University of Leiden to study painting. His early work was devoted to showing the lines, light and shade
The War of 1812
This is a short preview of a 45 minute video you can download. It has some interesting insights and facts and shows the true importance of this sometimes overlooked war. A good video to introduce the war or add depth to its study.
Alphabet
Each letter A-Z is shown on a slide. The narrator says three things that start with the letter along with a picture with soft music playing in the background.
How to Knit
Start knitting using the knit stitch with a demonstration on how to do the knit stitch from an advanced knitter. Knitting first involves finding a type of yarn, either in a hank or a scheme, and matching the yarn to the proper size needles for the best results.
Billie Holiday singing "I wished on the moon"
 I wished on the Moon --Billie Holiday 1935
20 year old Billie Holiday sings in a first session with the Teddy Wilson Orchestra on July 2 1935 in New York. Next to Teddy on piano the All Star Band consists of Benny Goodman clarinet, Roy Eldridge trumpet, Ben Webster tenor sax, John Truehart guitar, John Kirby bass and Cozy Cole drums. Jazz promotor John Hammond heard Billie for the first time in New York's Monette club in 1933 and wrote in Melody Maker: "Billie although only 18, she weigh
How Old Should Kids Be When Learning to Read?
There are a wide range of ages for children to start learning how to
read, but children usually start learning how to read in the first
grade. Discover ways to teach pre-reading skills to children who are
four or five years old with help from an English specialist in this video.
