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SAT Prep: Test 2 Section 6 Part 2
Reviewing the last problem from the previous video because he feels that he "rushed it," Sal again explains the concept of ratios as it applies to problem 6 on the practice SAT (page 472 in The Official SAT Study Guide). Additional...
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Amine in Sn2 Part 2
An advanced chemistry class will understand Sal's reaction and see his logic in explaining the equilibrium. The levels of electronegativity and likelihood of a nucleophilic attack are balanced and presented in the equation. This is an...
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Aromatic Compounds and Huckel's Rule
Sal gives a good recap of the pi electron behavior in aromatic compounds originating from a benzene ring. He diagrams the hybridization leading to a conjugated system of pi electrons and compares their stability.
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Binary Numbers
Transitioning viewers from the number system with which they are so familiar, this video introduces the concept and application of binary numbers. Sal acknowledges that this system can be awkward and counter-intuitive at first, but he...
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Telly Can't Catch
Telly learns to catch with the help of Elmo. It isn't an easy process, and Telly has to persevere and keep trying, despite the fact that encounters many challenges. This resource nicely illustrates character traits, and the importance of...
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Word Problem Solving 3
This video focuses on three word problems involving measurements, percentages, and expenditures. Sal shows how to translate word problems into solvable equations.
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Ring-Opening SN2 Reaction of Epoxides
Your class should understand the processes Sal discusses here. He recaps the SN2 reaction by removing the oxygen from an epoxide.
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Solvent Effects on Sn1 and Sn2 Reactions
Sal reviews the Sn1 and Sn2 reactions with comparable reactants. He discusses which electrons are lost or gained and the conditions that make one or the other process favorable.
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck: Camouflage
Elisabeth Hasselbeck demonstrates camouflage. She has a frog friend to help her show the word camouflage. She couldn't find her frog because he was blending in with the background.
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Sneeze the Right Way
Elmo and Abby discuss how to sneeze correctly, to keep from getting anyone else sick. This would be a great film to show before flu season. It could lead to a discussion of how germs are spread and importance of hand washing.
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Elmo's World: Horses
Elmo as a horse? Yes, Dorothy the fish imagines Elmo as a cow horse, police horse, and a show horse.
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Backstage with Elmo: David Beckham
Elmo interviews David Beckham about his favorite things. We learn that David likes playing soccer with his three sons and eating salad.
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Backstage with Elmo: Heidi Klum
Elmo interviews Heidi Klum. He asks her about her favorite song and what makes her happy. They sing “The Itsy Bitsy Spider.”
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Backstage With Elmo: Jessica Alba
Elmo likes Brussels sprouts and Jessica Alba likes corn, salad, and corn. Jessica has three dogs and Elmo has a pet gold fish. It's fun to get to know a new friend. This friendly conversation could be a useful example.
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Backstage With Elmo: Jenny McCarthy
Elmo sings the song, “Twinkle, Twinkle Litter Star” with Jenny McCarthy. Elmo asks Jenny about her favorite instrument and what makes her happy. This video could be helpful when introducing friendly questions to young ELD students.
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One of These Things: Shoes
Four red shoes are featured in this video, which has viewers identify which item doesn't belong. This is a great film to show before a lesson on classification.
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Feijoo Sisters: Pirouette
Grover and the Feijoo sisters explain what a pirouette means. The sisters do pirouettes to show what the word means. Grover isn't as successful when he tries one himself. This is a terrific way to get your class excited about language.
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Rhyming Day
Grover creates rhymes to go with a customer's order in this entertaining video. Viewers will love to watch as Grover figures out which words rhyme. It can lead to a lesson on this topic.
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Elmo's Bus: Part 2
Here's Elmo and his bus again! This time he explains fast and slow. First he drives his bus slowly, then he drives it very fast. Unfortunately, going too fast ends in a disaster for poor Elmo.
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Salty & Pierre: Number 5
In this video, Salty and Pierre, French inspectors, search for the number five. They look in a doghouse and encounter the number and the dog. This film could be used to kick off a lesson on numbers from zero to five.
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Miss Selle's Science Songs - 8 Phases and I Know 'Em (LMFAO Parody)
What a fun way to learn! Middle schoolers will love this short video that teaches all about the eight phases of the moon. The video features lyrics set to a catchy tune that's sure to appeal to this age group. As the song plays, lyrics...
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Miss Selle's Science Songs - You Know All Your Variables (One Direction Parody)
Introduce middle school scientists to scientific variables and the scientific method with a musical video. The song is a delightful parody of One Direction's "What Makes You Beautiful." It belts out the definitions of controlled,...
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Miss Selle's Science Songs - Gravity
Young scientists will enjoy this delightful video that illustrates the role gravity plays in our solar system. Lyrics set to a snappy tune explain that the force of gravity is what holds us to the earth and keeps planets orbiting around...
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Miss Selle's Science Songs - Water Cycle Song (Red Solo Cup Parody)
From condensation, transpiration, and evaporation to infiltration, percolation, and precipitation, this video covers it all! Middle schoolers will love the lyrics and lively visual representations that combine to tell the story of the...