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Natures Destructive Force
Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Writing Algebraic Expressions Using Exponents
In this video, we'll be discussing how to rewrite algebraic expressions using exponents. This is a helpful skill to have if you're struggling with algebraic expressions or if you just want to learn more about exponents.
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Understanding Powers and Exponents
This video explains the concept of powers and exponents. Through clear examples and non-examples, she demonstrates how to correctly calculate the value of a power by multiplying the base to itself as indicated by the exponent.
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Mastering Order of Operations: Solving Expressions with Ease
Do you need to learn how to use order of operations to solve or simplify expressions? In this video, I will review the order of operations, and guide you through solving 7 different expressions that have positive and negative numbers in...
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Mastering Order of Operations: Solving Expressions with Ease
Do you need to learn how to use order of operations to solve or simplify expressions? In this video, I will review the order of operations, and guide you through solving 2 different expressions. The second problem is in fraction form!...
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Laws of Exponents Explained
The video covers the 8 laws of exponents (also known as powers or indices), ranging from multiplying exponents to fractional exponents. Explanations of why the laws work are also provided. Practice questions and answers are at the end of...
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Exponents Explained
This video explains what exponents are and how we use them. Exponents are also known as powers or indices. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.
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Collecting Like Terms
This video will cover collecting like terms and simplifying algebraic expressions. It explains what a "like term" is, and how to collect these terms together; the first step to simplifying an expression. We will then show you how to...
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Bermani the Martial Eagle, Majestic Predator Facing Modern Challenges
Meet Bermani, a martial eagle, and learn about the challenges this powerful African bird faces in the wild, from human persecution to habitat loss.
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How English Took Over the World
English is the most widely spoken language on the planet. But, how did English become the most widely spoken language in the world? And why are there so many different kinds of Englishes?
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Is Swearing Good for Your Brain?
Does swearing get a bad rap? There's evidence that the shouting obscenities has an evolutionary purpose... and may be good for your psyche!
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 4.1 Performance: Demetrius Lines 163-179
This video features a performance of Demetrius's lines from Act 4, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." In this scene, Demetrius discusses the mysterious changes in his feelings, explaining how his love for Hermia melted...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 2.1 Performance: Demetrius and Helena Lines 188-244
This video showcases a performance from Act 2, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," focusing on the exchange between Demetrius and Helena. It captures Helena's desperate plea for Demetrius's affection and Demetrius's...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1 Interview: Egeus, Hermia, Demetrius, Lysander Pt 2
This video continues to explore the escalating conflict in Act 1, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream," as Egeus seeks Duke Theseus' support to enforce his daughter Hermia's marriage to Demetrius, despite her love for...
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Hamlet 3.1 Performance: Hamlet Attacks Ophelia
This video features a compelling performance from Shakespeare's "Hamlet," showcasing the intense scene where Hamlet confronts Ophelia. In this encounter, Hamlet's speech oscillates between affection and cruelty, questioning Ophelia's...
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Why Prometheus Risked Everything For Humans
Greek Gods are notorious for petty squabbling, brutal punishments, and meddling in people’s love lives. But in the myth of Prometheus, an immortal makes the ultimate sacrifice for the sake of humankind. A wily Titan who stole fire from...
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Music of the Gods
In many mythologies, music is associated with the explosion of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explore the dark side of human nature: the desire to manipulate our surroundings, or to control others.
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The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...
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Gaia: The Mother of Creation
Imagine being the mother to every single living thing. What would you do if one of your children threatened the safety of the others? Would you kill or imprison your progeny to save the world? Gaia would know. As Greek mythology’s...
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How Mountains Inspire Mythology
Majestic, mysterious forms that hold the secrets of the universe? Or big, inscrutable rocks that take a lot of effort to climb? In pretty much every culture, it’s all about majesty and mystery when it comes to mountains. Home to mighty...
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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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Persephone: Bringer of Life or Destruction?
In Greek mythology, the magnificent mother and daughter duo Demeter and Persephone were the bringers of food and fair weather and were worshiped in lush harvest celebrations. But their story has a darker side – one involving violence,...
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The Fates: Greek Mythology's Most Powerful Deities
In this episode, we examine the Fates - three shadowy figures who seem to have a near omnipresent influence in the goings-on throughout the Greek mythical universe - and who show up in stories and religions from cultures whose time and...
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Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...