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The American People
Dr. Forrester talks about the American culture and those things in our country that make the United States unique.
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Pioneer Families and Their Children
Dr. Forrester compares the difficult lives of pioneer families in the 1800s to the lives we live in modern times.
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The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
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Hard Times for Pioneers
Dr. Forrester talks about many of the hardships pioneers faced as they migrated into the western part of the United States.
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Pioneers
Dr. Forrester gives several reasons why immigrants to the United States may have wanted to become pioneers and move west. She then talks about caravans and the Conestoga wagon.
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The Power of Rivers
Dr. Forrester discusses the importance of rivers on the development of cities, such as in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas.
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North, South, East, West
Dr. Forrester teaches about cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. He also shows how they are used to locate places on a map.
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Exploration Earth
Dr. Forrester gives information about Earth’s seven continents and five major oceans.
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Can You Hear Me Now?
Dr. Forrester explains how sound behaves through different mediums.
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Why Does It Take Longer to Fly West?
The reason airplane flights take longer when traveling west is because of the different speeds of rotation on Earth. The rotational velocity of Earth decreases as one goes from the Equator to the poles. This means that a place on the...
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Why Do You See Colorful Rainbow Patches On A Wet Road?
The appearance of patches of different colors on roads on a rainy day is due to a combination of oil, water, and light rays. When it rains, the oil on the road comes in contact with water, and the light rays bounce off the surface of the...
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Why Don't We Colonize The Moon Instead Of Mars?
The Moon's proximity to Earth and geological similarity make it an enticing target for colonization. At just three days away, communication delays would be mere seconds. Its surface may also contain frozen water and oxygen extracted from...
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Introduction to Juvenile Diabetes and Diagnosis
This video details one family's alarming experience when their daughter Sierra's flu-like symptoms escalated into a severe and life-threatening condition, leading to her diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes after being admitted to the hospital...
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Dolphins Facts
Dolphins are highly intelligent marine mammals and can be found worldwide, usually in shallow seas. They are carnivores, mostly eating fish, squid and crustaceans. Bottlenose Dolphins are grey in colour, and have a distinctive dorsal fin...
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Presidential Transportation
U.S. Presidential transportation has evolved over time, from George Washington's horse-drawn carriage to the modern "Air Force One" and "The Beast."
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Telling Time to the Minute
Mr. Addit reviews telling time by the hour and half-hour. He then explains how to tell time by the minute.
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Multiplying Decimals: Test Your Knowledge
In this video we provide practice test questions and answers relating to multiplying decimals so you can test your knowledge on the topic!
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More Multiplication and Division Word Problems to Solve
Mr. Addit provides additional word problems to solve, and he gives guidance as to how to decide whether to multiply or to divide to find the answers.
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Mapping Cherokee Nation Trails in the Appalachians
Embark on a profound journey with Ninohe Dworetsky, also known as Lamar Marshall, a devoted Cherokee trail finder who has dedicated the last 12 years to mapping the ancient trails of the Cherokee people across the Appalachians. Explore...
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Mackinac Island: A Step Back in Time
Mr. Griot recounts the steps taken to plan and write an informative essay and models the completion of the essay by writing a final draft.
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Mackinac Island: The Rough Draft
Mr. Griot models how to write a rough draft of an informative essay.
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Mackinac Island: An Informative Essay
Mr. Griot gives a brief explanation of the characteristics of an informative essay. He then models the steps in choosing a topic, researching, and planning an informative essay.
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Miniatur Wunderland: A Journey Through the World's Largest Model Railway
Take a captivating journey through Miniatur Wunderland, the world's largest model railway located in Hamburg, Germany. In this video, explore a miniature world filled with intricate details, spanning 1500 square meters and boasting 16...
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Wagon Trains, the Pony Express, Railroads, and Steamboats
Dr. Forrester explains how the evolution of transportation provided easier access to the western region for hundreds of thousands of settlers from the eastern United States, and as a result, cities and towns developed in the west.