Most Recently Added Videos

Subjects and Predicates

2010-09-09T10:57:49.693Z

A video about subjects and predicates. I used ActivInspire for the demonstration.

Mrs. Matthews Penicillin and Bacteria Necklaces

2010-09-09T00:23:35.077Z

Mrs. Matthews class has been learning about unicellular organisms - including bacteria. Last week the students made bacteria beads out of play-doh during their centers. They also made a penicillin bead to "kill off" the bacteria. After allowing time for the play-doh to dry, the students then put all of their beads onto a necklace as they studied four famous scientists in the world of microbes (Fleming, Pasteur, Lister, and Salk). Today they learned that Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin. Each student made sure to include penicillin in their beaded necklace. Run time 01:00.

The Psychology Of Success

2010-09-09T00:21:30.657Z

A four minute video about dealing with kids and mindsets. Fixed versus flexible mindsets and what they mean to a child's success such as those with fixed mindsets don't like challenges.

The Fire Tornado

2010-09-09T00:16:55.627Z

A great demonstration of how a tornado can grow and how the wind moving through trees escalate the fire.

How to Play Squash

2010-09-09T00:12:12.823Z

A two minute explanation of the rules and how to play squash. Does not offer specific examples of how to play, rules, and conditioning.

How to Tie a Bow Tie

2010-09-09T00:06:36.103Z

A simple, illustrated video about how to create a bow tie.

Scale of the Universe

2010-09-09T00:02:56.92Z

An overview of what the solar system is and uses animation to good effect. However, the numbers are really difficult for the student to understand unless there is a handout and other resources to help with this video.

Middle School Studying For Your Learning Style

2010-09-08T23:58:32.983Z

A series of short videos that deal with such aspects as types of learning styles and how to learn which is best for various types of learning. There are several short videos in this section. All students should watch this to get ideas on how to improve their study habits.

How to Feed a Baby Bird

2010-09-08T23:55:26.367Z

A nice step-by-step method to help save young birds. Many students have seen these birds, but few know how to care for them.

Start of Revolutionary War

2010-09-08T23:52:15.647Z

A five minute video that shows the spread of revolutionary thinking in America. Mainly audio.

The New World

2010-09-08T23:48:13.4Z

Europeans begin to travel to North America, "The New World," to claim its vast riches and establish colonies. . Over time, Great Britain's influence on the eastern side of the continent grows to 13 colonies which would become the United States. Video production is old but information is good. Run time 29:00.

What Causes and Eclipse of the Moon

2010-09-08T23:47:18.27Z

A two minute video that uses animation to explain the eclipse.

Total Eclipse of the Sun: Part of a Series

2010-09-08T23:45:44.523Z

This is a ten minute video that goes through facts about the sun and an explanation of what is is composed of and more. When done click on Part Two.

Anatomy of an Abrams Tank Part 1

2010-09-08T23:41:12.717Z

he M1 Abrams Tank entered service with the US Army in 1980 and with the the United States Marine Corps in 1991.The Abrams is examined from several viewpoints. Students studying wars of recent times might like to compare this to previous such weapons from earlier times. The video is ten minutes. Also shows the importance of working together.

From Colonies to Constitution: The War for Independence

2010-09-08T23:36:24.007Z

'This program traces the key events of the American
Revolutionary War from its outbreak at Lexington, Massachusetts in 1775 to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783." This 15 minute video goes over the major points, but does not add a lot of depth to what isn't in a basic textbook. Does have good visuals where students can get a better feel for the time.