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Let’s Have a Holiday
Dr. Forrester explains that countries around the world are comprised of people with similar ideas and backgrounds. They often speak the same language and celebrate the same holidays.
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Qualities of Solids, Liquids, and Gases
Dr. Forrester explains the three states of matter and the qualities of each.
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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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British Wildlife: Slow Worms
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about Slow Worms in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
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British Wildlife: Common Frog
Welcome to another episode of Natural World Facts! This fact file is all about the Common Frog in the series Reptiles and Amphibians.
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Borrowing to Solve Subtraction Problems
Mr. Addit reviews the two subtraction methods, the traditional method and the counting back strategy.
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Operations in Set Theory
This video provides a brief introduction to sets and then explains the four main set theory operations of union, intersection, difference and complement. Venn diagrams are used to demonstrate the concepts. Practice questions and answers...
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Hamlet 2.1 Interviews with Hamlet and Ophelia
This video features a unique interview format where characters Hamlet and Ophelia discuss their experiences and perspectives directly with the audience, following a recap of the dramatic scenes from Act 1 and the beginning of Act 2 of...
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Why Aren't Angels Scary Anymore?
As beings that mediate between heaven and earth, angels have been the focus of both fascination and fear for centuries. In the past, they’ve been described as fireballs, forms without substance, or massive beings that collect blood or...
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Common Fractions
Mr. Addit talks about the way he, Coach Socrates, and Miss Palomine worked with common fractions when they ordered a big pizza.
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Meet Musetta The Extraordinary Squirrel Monkey
Explore the fascinating world of squirrel monkeys like Musetta, native to the Amazon rainforests, known for their vibrant fur and unique behaviors.
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How Bloody Mary Turns Fear Into Fun
By some accounts, she’s hideously mutilated but in others she is beautiful but bloody—more commonly though—every aspect of her appearance is vague. There’s even versions where she was a witch burned at the stake in Salem. In some...
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Werehyena: The Terrifying Shapeshifters of African Lore
African folklore dictates that unlike other werecreatures this monster is an animal that disguises itself in human form. By day it walks the earth nearly indistinguishable from humans, but at night it returns to its true hyena shape. We...
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Draugr: The Undead Nordic Zombie
What do the Sagas of the Icelanders and Game of Thrones have in common? Dr. Zarka answers this question and explores how the draugr, Nordic undead monsters, bear a striking resemblance to the White Walkers—and more importantly, how these...
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Meet Some of the Filmmakers Behind Your Favorite Stories
Meet women defying stereotypes and making their mark behind the camera. Learn about their challenges and triumphs in this inspiring feature.
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Why Do You Sneeze in the Sun
Discover the strange genetic condition of sun sneezing and its potential medical significance.
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Daily Life in the Colonies
This video entitled “Daily Life in the Colonies” gives an overview of colonial life by exploring housing, food, work, and play.
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Oh, How My Tree Inspires Me
Mr. Griot reviews figurative language and writes an original poem. He uses the poem to identify examples of simile, metaphor, idioms, personification, and alliteration.
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Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Caesarian Delivery
In this video, Davina and Ralph delve into the origins of the word "Caesarian" in response to Macduff's revelation about his unconventional birth. They explore the historical context of Caesarian deliveries, debunk myths surrounding...
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Julius Caesar 1.2 Wordplay: “put to silence”
This video explores the nuanced interpretation of the phrase "put to silence" in Shakespeare's use, highlighting the historical context and linguistic evolution surrounding it. This analysis enhances understanding of the political and...
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Hamlet 1.3 Word Nerd: Vulgar
In this video, a French woman criticizes Americans for being vulgar, clarifying that this was not about the use of crude language but rather about a lack of refinement and commonness in tastes and behaviors. This view aligns with the...
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Representing Fractions Using Visual Models
This is a brief introduction of using visual models to represent fractions. Four different visual models are presented.