BrainPOP
U.S. Symbols
United States symbols are the subject of a video brought to you by BrainPop Jr. Hosts, Annie and Moby, begin with a definition of the word symbol, then go on to detail ten American symbols—the American flag, a Bald Eagle, the Liberty...
PBS
Election Day | All About the Holidays
Election Day, the first Tuesday after November 1, is the focus of a short PBS video that details why that date was chosen, where ballots can be cast, and why it's important to vote.
Corbett Maths
Fractions Shapes
Let the class color. The video shows two different types of fraction of shapes problems. Pupils learn to shade a given fraction of a shape along with determining the fraction of a shape that is shaded. Learners practice the skill with...
Corbett Maths
Ordering Fractions
Put fractions in their place. An informative video shows learners how to order fractions with common denominators. The class sees a method of ordering fractions with uncommon denominators by creating equivalent fractions with a common...
Corbett Maths
Simplifying Fractions
Put fractions in simpler terms. Learners watch a video showing how to simplifying fractions. They then work through two worksheets to practice the skill.
Art of Problem Solving
Why Do People Say that Repeated Addition is Multiplication?
Is a repeated addition definition mathematically valid? Using mathematical properties, a video explains why, even though there is a connection between repeated addition and multiplication, it is not a good definition. The properties hold...
Math Antics
Comparing Fractions
Comparing fractions, it is just not the same as comparing whole numbers. The video starts with fractions with common denominators and moves on to comparing fractions that are not as obvious. Scholars learn two techniques, cross...
Math Antics
Working with Parts
Get a clearer picture of working with fractions. While continuing to work with fractions as parts, the video shows how to use drawing to compare and add fractions. Worksheets then provide opportunities for pupils to practice comparing,...
Math Antics
Types of Fractions
Locate types of fractions on the number line. Using a number line, the video shows where the location is depending on fraction type. By thinking about fractions' locations, scholars compare the types and use that information to estimate...
Math Antics
Fractions Are Parts
Cut it up into parts and make fractions. The short video provides a definition of fractions as being a representation of parts of a whole. Using drawings, the presentation shows how to determine the bottom and top numbers for a fraction...
Scholastic
The American Museum of Natural History: A Virtual Field Trip with Brian Selznick
Author Brian Selznick takes scholars on a virtual field trip to New York City's American Museum of Natural History. Three stops to the Hall of North American Mammals, Mosquito Model, and Hall of Meteorites showcase prominent dioramas and...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
Common Sense Media
What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.
Common Sense Media
What is Instagram?
Whether it's famous dogs or stunning stars, Instagram has everyone snapping and sharing! An informative video from an extensive digital citizenship library introduces the app and its many options. The narrator shows how easy it is to...
Common Sense Media
What Is Kik Messenger?
The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features,...
Common Sense Media
What Is Musical.ly?
Scholars with a song in their hearts love the Musical.ly app! How do they use it safely? Discover best practices for budding song artists using a short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains the...
Common Sense Media
What is Periscope?
Ever wonder what the world looks like through someone else's eyes? Welcome to Periscope! A brief video from a digital citizenship series discusses the inner workings of the app, from locating content to setting up privacy settings.
Common Sense Media
What is Steam?
Play games, connect with friends ... Steam is a teen's dream! Scholars learn more about the popular Steam social gaming website through a digital citizenship video. The resource reviews the site's features and benefits, including great...
Common Sense Media
What Is Sarahah?
The Sarahah app may be free, but is it a good idea for teens? Learners listen as the narrator describes the Sarahah app in a video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The app, which accompanies Snapchat, allows users to send...
Common Sense Media
What Is tbh?
Take an honest look at an honesty app! Social media scholars examine the features of an app that's full of questions. The video, from a series of digital citizenship resources, gives viewers a closer look at the app's content and privacy...
Common Sense Media
What Is Live.ly?
Being a social media superstar is pretty attractive to teens. How does Live.ly help them achieve the dream? A short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist reviews the popular app and describes its advantages and disadvantages.
Common Sense Media
What is Messenger Kids?
Time for some kid-friendly social media! Is Messenger Kids really a fool-proof app? Young techies learn the ins and outs of a popular app using a video. Part of a large digital citizenship series, the resource highlights the features of...
Common Sense Media
What is Snapchat?
Sharing photos with your friends is a snap with Snapchat! Introduce pupils to a popular social media app with a short video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The resource covers Snapchat's features and privacy settings.