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Instructional Video5:35
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How It's Made - Blow Glass

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Did you know that glassblowing is an art that's been around for 2,000 years? Me neither! This informative video takes the viewer through the history of glassblowing, and traces the evolution over the years. The video is quite compelling...
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Instructional Video1:33
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Underwater Diving Bird

For Teachers 4th - 12th
When we think of birds, we naturally think to look up in the sky. But, if you're looking for the dipper bird, don't forget to check underwater! This underwater diving bird takes fishing to the next level. Watch this video to learn how!
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Emperor Penguins

For Teachers 4th - 12th
What animals can live in the coldest place on Earth? Emperor penguins sure can! This five-minute video shows how these special penguins travel, live, and grow their families. This is a fantastic video to show your class!
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Instructional Video3:23
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American Presidents: John Quincy Adams

For Teachers 5th - 8th
A skinny-dipping president? John Quincy Adams was a bible reader by morning and a skinny-dipper by late morning, apparently. His strong beliefs and lack of persuasive power ultimately ended his time in presidency, but he did go on to...
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Instructional Video1:33
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Snowy Egret's Nest

For Teachers 4th - 12th
How do alligators and snowy egrets survive together? Well, they don't really. In their world it is survival of the fittest and, in this video, a sacrifice must be made. Note: This video may be disturbing to some audiences.
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Instructional Video14:50
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Top 10 Worst Drinks - Nutrition by Natalie

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The worst drinks in Natalie's opinion are highlighted in this video. Some may surprise you! See what you may be drinking that is not necessarily healthy. Great for a health or nutrition class.
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Instructional Video3:34
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Journey Inside the Cell

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Take a close up look at the replication of DNA and protein synthesis with this animated clip. The process is described in detail for your biologists. Utilize technology in order to see the inner workings of the cell.
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Instructional Video8:08
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Carbon Cycle and Global Warming

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Carbon is all around us, as shown in this cartoon animation. The carbon cycle is portrayed simply and accurately with fun cartoon plants and animals. Use this video in an elementary or junior high class to facilitate your learners'...
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Instructional Video3:54
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WWII - Africa Korps Catches Allies Off Guard

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Are the Desert Foxes weary enough for a British attack? Despite having fewer men, the German troops inflict enormous damage and scatter British troops. Rommel continues to make a name for himself with these daring efforts.
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Instructional Video1:55
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Giant Tarantula

For Teachers 4th - 12th
The largest species of arachnid is the tarantula, more specifically the Goliath tarantula. Goliaths can grow up to a foot in length. Watch this video to learn more about the Goliath and how it catches its prey.
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Instructional Video9:59
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Ancient Rome: The Fall of Rome - Part 5/6

For Teachers 9th - 12th
The senate turns against its own emperor and chooses Atalus as emperor, but Honorius knows exactly what to do. He cuts off Roman food supply, and unrest breaks out in the ancient city. Now that his plan is not working, Alaric has to find...
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Instructional Video9:59
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Ancient Rome: Constantine - Part 2/6

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Choosing to go into battle with the Christian symbol painted on their shields is extremely surprising to Constantine's army. Does it help them conquer Mexentius and his army at the Tigris River? Does it change the viewpoint that so many...
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Instructional Video9:58
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Journey of Man: A Genetic Odyssey, Part 5 of 13

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Part five of the 13-part series begins with a refutable argument stating that genetically, the ancient people of Australia were populated by the first African ancestors. Spencer Wells travels to India to find the link that bridges...
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Instructional Video21:22
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President Barack Obama's Inauguration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
See history in the making as the United States' first African-American president, Barack Obama, is inaugurated. The initial swearing-in is followed by Obama's speech to the nation. Watch this clip in a US world history class when you are...
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Instructional Video8:53
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Exploring Our Backyard, The Solar System - Part 1/2

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A charming narrator introduces viewers to the wonders and history of our own solar system. A full explanation describing the birth of our sun, planets, and entire solar system. This is the first part of a two-part series on our solar...
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Instructional Video5:10
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Mountains and Valleys - Part 4/5

For Teachers 4th - 8th
We're off to New Zealand! With high peaks and mountaintop lakes, the Fiordland is home to one of the rarest birds in the world, the takahe. With the population dwindling to just 50 at one point, the sedentary bird is found in the alpine...
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Instructional Video1:13
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Reptiles - NatGeo Best Photos

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
This video slide show includes vibrant photographs of various reptiles. From snakes to turtles, this slide show will definitely rattle your scales.
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Instructional Video3:25
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X and Y Intercepts 2

For Students 7th - 9th
Given a linear equation in standard form, find the x-intercept and y-intercept. In this video, Sal shows how one can set x = 0 and solve the y-intercept, and how you can set y = 0 and find the x-intercepts.
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Instructional Video9:38
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Unemployment Rate Primer

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Ever wonder how the Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates the ever-changing unemployment rate? Sal begins explaining this by breaking down the US population into subsets, including the labor force and the unemployed. He explains the...
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Instructional Video5:39
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Two Passing Bicycles Word Problems

For Students 8th - 12th
In this video, Sal solves a word problem sent in by a listener that has two cyclists riding towards each other over a given amount of time. It is an interesting problem regarding ratios and the relationship between distance, rate, and...
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Instructional Video9:57
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Trigonometry Word Problems (Part 1)

For Students 10th - 12th
Sal starts to solve a trigonometric word problem of a wayward ship captain who veers off course and once aware of his predicament, needs to know how far he is from his destination. Instead of using the Law of Cosines in his solution, Sal...
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Instructional Video11:02
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Trigonometric System Example

For Students 10th - 12th
Sal solves a challenging problem that consists of a system of three trigonometric equations and three unknowns.
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Instructional Video9:56
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Trig Identities Part 2 (Part 4 if you watch the proofs)

For Students 10th - 12th
In this video, Sal reviews the basic trigonometric definitions and identities including the sum of angles formulas and then derives the double angle formulas.
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Instructional Video9:00
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Triangle Medians and Centroids

For Students 9th - 10th
The terminology used in geometry, including such words as centroid and median are discussed in this video. Through this lecture, young mathematicians can see a visual representation both median and centroid. Also, a proof showing how to...