Corbett Maths
Finding the Equation of a Straight Line
To write the equation of a linear graph, all you need is the slope and the y-intercept. Individuals view instruction on finding the slope and y-intercept from the graph of a line, which leads to writing an equation in slope-intercept...
Corbett Maths
Y Equals Graphs
Graphing horizontal and vertical lines often cause problems for learners. Provide a lesson with video instruction for them to watch and rewatch as they learn the concept. The instructor shows multiple examples of graphing linear...
Corbett Maths
Drawing Graphs Using Gradient and Intercept
Help mathematicians see lines from equations as they learn the patterns in the equations. An instructional video describes the steps to graphing a linear function. All equations begin in slope-intercept form and result in a line with...
Corbett Maths
Lower and Upper Bounds
Teach young mathematicians to keep an eye on boundaries! Young scholars use a video lesson to explore the possible values of numbers rounded to varying place values. The instructor provides an explanation to several contextual...
Crash Course
Media Ownership: Crash Course Media Literacy #8
How does media ownership affect what we read, watch, and listen to—and how much we pay for it? Part of an extensive media literacy series, the video takes viewers back to the beginning of it all. From the birth of the telephone to...
Deep Look
Praying Mantis Love is Waaay Weirder Than You Think
Some praying mantises find themselves decapitated and yet still find a way to actively mate. Learn more about these savage insects and why they behave this way. Viewers observe high detail, graphic videos of various mating scenarios...
PBS
Seasonal Science: Ragweed Allergies
What's the difference between seasonal allergies and seasonal colds? Learn about one of the most common seasonal allergies, ragweed, through a brief yet informative video as part of the Seasonal Science series. Understand why ragweed is...
Corbett Maths
Area of a Rectangle
Model finding the area of a rectangle using a helpful video lesson. Young scholars watch as the instructor shows how to find the area of a rectangle. Additionally, the instructor shows how to calculate the length or width when given the...
Corbett Maths
Area of an L-Shape
Think about your shapes as tangrams as you find their areas! Scholars learn to decompose L-shaped compound figures to find their areas. A video shows how to break the figure into rectangles, and learners practice using the included...
Corbett Maths
Finding Frequencies from Histograms
Drawing and reading a histogram are two different skills. Support those having difficulty making the transition with a lesson that contains video support. Learners may view a pair of videos demonstrating how to read the frequency of a...
Crash Course
Media Skills: Crash Course Media Literacy #11
Did you realize that Internet access is a basic human right? For those of us fortunate to have online access, it's essential to have media smarts! Discover the five skills to be media savvy during an engaging video. The host discusses...
Crash Course
The Dark(er) Side of Media: Crash Course Media Literacy #10
Has the media really turned to the dark side? Explore the magic of misinformation through a video from a media literacy series. Content includes wartime propaganda, political ads, and the entertainment industry.
Crash Course
Media Policy and You: Crash Course Media Literacy #9
Sharing is caring! How much does your class know about the laws that govern sharing on social media and other areas of the Internet? The video, part of an ongoing series about media literacy, examines copyright laws, intellectual...
Crash Course
Media and Money: Crash Course Media Literacy #5
Money talks ... especially in the media world! How do finances influence the media we see? Answer that, and many other questions using a video in a media literacy series. The narrator discusses how economic reasons influence media...
Deep Look
A Baby Dragonfly's Mouth Will Give You Nightmares
Dragonflies have existed for more than 320 million years and used to have a wingspan of more than two feet. An informative video helps viewers understand the adaptations of this insect to survive longer than the dinosaurs, and their...
Deep Look
It’s a Goopy Mess When Pines and Beetles Duke it Out
A few tiny western pine beetles bring down giant ponderosa pine trees every year. Learn about the battle between the pines and beetles and how each attempts to control the other. A 4-D video of the process comprises part of a larger...
Deep Look
These Whispering, Walking Bats Are Onto Something
Over millions of years, bats developed flight and echolocation, so why are some bats now walking to look for food? An interesting video explains the changes in predator and prey relationships due to adaptation. Which adaptation is the...
Deep Look
There's Something Very Fishy About These Trees ...
Around 80 percent of the nitrogen in plants living in coastal forests comes from decaying fish. Viewers learn how salmon encourage the growth of forests with a scientific video that highlights interdependence, ecosystems, and the...
Deep Look
Daddy Longlegs Risk Life ... and Especially Limb ... to Survive
Daddy Longlegs have eight appendages, but only six of them are actually legs. Learn about these fascinating arachnids and why they only need just over half of their legs to survive, and observe the benefits and risks of having long legs...
PBS
Seasonal Science: Venus Flytrap
Over 600 species of carnivorous plants exist. A Seasonal Science video discusses one of the most recognizable, the Venus flytrap, Viewers learn how the plant determines which bugs to eat, which to allow to pollinate, and much more.
PBS
Seasonal Science: Hibernation
Without access to water, humans survive only a few days yet animals that hibernate seem to survive without water for months. Learn how animals survive hibernation in a video that is part of the Seasonal Science series. It addresses many...
PBS
Seasonal Science: Asian Tiger Mosquito
Most people find mosquitoes merely annoying, but can they also be deadly? The Seasonal Science series introduces the Asian Tiger Mosquito, one of the most troublesome mosquitoes in the world. The narrator details the viruses the pests...
TED-Ed
Why Is It so Hard to Cure ALS?
Although discovered over 150 years ago, scientists still struggle to find a cure or treatment for ALS. Viewers of a short video learn about the challenges facing scientists in their attempts to help those who suffer from ALS.
The Brain Scoop
In Search of Night Life
Take a tour through the Amazon rain forest at night! A video leads an expedition through a rain forest highlighting the nocturnal wildlife. The participants find reptiles, arachnids, insects, and more during their journey.