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Currently Electrical
Dr. Forrester explains the production of electricity and materials used to insulate and conduct it.
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Natures Destructive Force
Dr. Forrester explains how wind and thunderstorms drive tornadoes and hurricanes.
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Weather Tools
Dr. Forrester explains how thermometers and anemometers help provide information about the weather.
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Weather
Dr. Forrester explains how meteorologists use weather patterns and other events to predict the weather.
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Weathering and Erosion
The processes of weathering and erosion break down rocks, minerals, and other outside items. These two work slowly to change the landscape.
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The Three Types of Rocks
Dr. Forrester explains the three different classifications of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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The Screwed-Up History of English Spelling
The English spelling system is a MESS... arguably more than any other language. How did it get this way?
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture
The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They've influenced everything from politics...
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The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
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Romeo and Juliet 3.1 Word Nerd: "addle"
This video explores the historical evolution of the term "addle." It details the linguistic journey from ancient Greek and Roman misinterpretations to its adoption into the English language, symbolizing a lack of clarity or utility. The...
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"Plant a Garden!" Music Video
The "Plant a Garden" song motivates children to support honey bees by cultivating diverse flower gardens. It teaches that such gardens offer vital sustenance for bees, promoting a pesticide-free approach to protect these essential...
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Plastic's Path: From Convenience to Crisis
Discover the vital role of sea turtles in marine ecosystems, where they act as keystone species influencing their environment profoundly. This video shows how their dietary habits benefit other marine life and ocean health, highlighting...
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Macbeth 1.3 Interview: The Witches
This video from a series on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" explores an intriguing interaction between the three witches and a host on a fictional show. The dialogue covers the witches' vengeful plans and supernatural abilities as they discuss...
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Macbeth 1.7 Imagery: Trumpets, Cherubims, Vaulting
Explore Shakespeare's intricate use of imagery and metaphor in Act 1, Scene 7 of Macbeth, as Davina and Ralph dissect the moral complexities surrounding Duncan's murder. Delve into Shakespeare's evocative portrayal of Duncan's virtues as...
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Macbeth 1.3 Performance: The Witches, Lines 1-37
This video from a series on Shakespeare's "Macbeth" highlights the eerie and malevolent actions of the three witches as they converse about their recent deeds and plot against a sailor whose wife denied one of them chestnuts. This scene...
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Wind Turbines: Harnessing the Power of the Wind for Renewable Energy
Wind turbines are giant futuristic windmills that use the power of the wind to generate electricity. The wind turns the blades of the turbine, which then powers a generator to produce clean and renewable energy. Wind power is...
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Hamlet 1.3 Polonius's Proverbs
"Having the wind in the shoulder of the sail" is a metaphor Polonius uses to signify that conditions are optimal for Laertes to set sail, or metaphorically, to embark on his journey. It evokes an image of favorable winds supporting a...
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Solitude Above the Clouds, A Fire Lookout's Life
Explore the serene yet vigilant life of Leif Haugen, a fire lookout, amidst the majestic solitude of Thoma Lookout.
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Write and Recite Poetry
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
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The Day Henry Met... A Violin
Today Henry meets a friendly Violin in the foyer of a concert hall. All the instruments are excited for the big show but the conductor is nowhere to be found. Henry becomes a conductor and helps them put on a big orchestral performance!
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The Day Henry Met... a Golf ball
Today Henry meets a golf ball on a crazy golf course, Golf ball has always lived on the crazy golf course but he desperately wants to become a golf pro! Henry has a great idea and becomes a golfer and helps golf ball achieve his goal.
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Sarah Hendrickson: The Thrill of Olympic Ski Jumping
Dive into the exhilarating world of Olympic ski jumper Sarah Hendrickson as she describes the surreal sensation of flying down slopes at 55 mph and the silence of flight.
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Against the Elements: A Mountain Expedition Thwarted
The climbers faced increasingly challenging conditions as days at base camp passed, waiting for the weather to clear. Despite brief hopes for improvement, the weather remained hostile, with snow, avalanches, and whiteouts preventing...
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Journey to the West: The Oregon Trail and the American Dream
"The Oregon Trail was a vital route that facilitated the westward expansion of the United States in the 1800s. Over 400,000 pioneers embarked on this treacherous journey, facing challenges such as crossing rivers, rugged terrains, and...