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Othello and Race: Unraveling Symbolic Meanings
This video unpacks the intricate use of racial and social symbolism in Shakespeare's "Othello." It discusses how Iago's manipulation of racial stereotypes and societal expectations shapes the audience's perception of Othello, revealing...
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Othello and Race: Intersecting Identities and Power
This video explores how Shakespeare's "Othello" addresses the complex interplay of race, class, and identity, examining the use of the term "race" in early modern England and its implications for societal hierarchies. It discusses how...
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Terms of Office
Dr. Forrester talks about our three-tiered form of government. She gives an overview of each branch of government and discusses how officials are elected.
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Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.
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Geography Terms and Tools
Dr. Forrester teaches about landforms and bodies of water that cover the earth. She tells about how globes, maps, and atlases are ways to identify those landforms and bodies of water.
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Keywords Used in Algebra
This video goes through some important mathematical keywords used in algebra, such as variable, equation, and coefficient. A matching activity is at the end of the video.
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Introduction to Quadratic Equations
This video introduces quadratic equations; how to identify quadratic equations, how to rearrange them into the standard form, and how to identify the specific terms. A range of practice questions and solutions are at the end of the video.
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Number Patterns and Solutions
This video provides a range of number patterns! This video is a good introduction to sequences for new learners, without being bogged down with the nth term jargon, which can be introduced later. This video can help those who are...
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Sales Tax and Percent of Increase
In this math video we will write an algebraic expression two ways to represent sales tax & percent of increase. We will understand sales tax as a percent of increase. When you pay sales tax on an item you must pay 100% of the item plus...
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Mastering Equations: A Guide to Solving Equations with the Distributive Property
Are you struggling with solving equations that involve the distributive property? Look no further! In this in-depth tutorial video, I'll take you on a journey through the world of equations, teaching you how to confidently apply the...
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Maths Legends: A Game of Chess
In this video we tell the tale of the ancient Indian traveller who beat a king at a game of chess and used his knowledge of exponential growth to become rich!
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What are Terms, Coefficients and Constants?
In this video, I will discuss terms, coefficients, and constants – the three building blocks of algebraic expressions. I will talk about what each of these are, and explain the difference between them.
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Subtracting Integers Using Integer Counters
Do you need a quick refresher on how to subtract integers using Integer Counters? I will show you how to use integer counters and the additive inverse rule for subtracting integers. In addition, I will walk you through 3 examples, giving...
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Solving Equations with No Solution, One Solution, or Many Solutions
This video explores the intriguing world of equations, showcasing how they can lead to straightforward solutions or unexpected contradictions. Viewers are guided through solving equations with no solution, equations with one solution,...
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Expanding Single Brackets
This video covers expanding brackets (also known as multiplying out brackets) including brackets with powers and negative multipliers. 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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The Stories Behind Food Names
It shouldn't matter what a food is called as long as it tastes good, right? Well, maybe not.
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60 Euphemisms for Death!
No topic is as universally avoided--yet universally unavoidable--as DEATH. So, it's got a lot of euphemisms in virtually every language.
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Popular Words Invented by Authors
Authors often create words just for a one-time usage... but a special few will gain traction and become full-fledged parts of our shared lexicon!
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How much car can I afford? Here's how to calculate
When buying a car, it’s easy to forgo budgeting and get in too deep, especially if you’re already at the car dealership looking at all the features. Here's how to properly calculate exactly how much you can afford to spend.
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Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones?
Why do we use such unusual words for the people we love? From baby to bunny, two thirds of American adults refer to their romantic partners by a pet name. And we’ve been doing this for a long time—the Historical Thesaurus of the Oxford...
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Where Alcoholic Drinks Got Their Names
There are no shortage of wacky names for alcoholic beverages, from Fuzzy Navels, to Sex on the Beaches, to the NSFW AMF. Humans have been enjoying alcoholic beverages since the dawn of civilization so there's plenty of linguistic...
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Hamlet 3.1 Word Nerd: Bodkin
This video examines Shakespeare's use of the word "bodkin" in "Hamlet," detailing its meanings and symbolic significance. The term historically refers to a small, sharp dagger or a needle-like tool, enhancing the thematic depth of...
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Hamlet 3.4 Word Nerd: Rhapsody
This video delves into the linguistic history and transformation of the word "rhapsody" from its origins to its modern usage. The video further discusses how the term "rhapsody" eventually came to denote an emotional or exuberant musical...