Wonderscape
Understanding Words Using Context Clues
Learn how to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words by using context clues. Context clues provide hints within a sentence or paragraph that can help deduce the meaning of unknown words. Explore different types of context clues, such...
Curated Video
Review for You: What’s the Meaning?
Mr. Griot shows the student how to use a dictionary and context clues to figure out the meanings of unfamiliar words in text.
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Action: Video Quiz
This video builds on the genetic work of Mendel and takes the student through additional genetic discoveries made in the twentieth century. The Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment are plainly illustrated. The notions...
Curated Video
Understanding Idioms: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
In this video lesson, students will learn the meaning of the idiom "a wolf in sheep's clothing" by using context clues. The teacher explains how idioms cannot be understood by looking at the meaning of individual words and provides...
Cerebellum
The American Civil War And Reconstruction: 1862-1869 - Post Civil War Laws And Constitutional Amendments
American democracy has a lineage of written records that we can trace to show the development of our nation, and how each document builds on those before it to make our foundation of freedom stronger. This video looks at the 13th...
Ancient Lights Media
Afghanistan
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip looks at the physical features, climate and culture of Afghanistan.
Professor Dave Explains
Periodic Table Part 1: Hydrogen
It's time to start our survey of the periodic table, and we are going to start with just one element, hydrogen. This is the most abundant element in the universe by a wide margin. What does it do? What are its properties? What are its...
Bozeman Science
A Tour of the Cell
Paul Andersen takes you on a tour of the cell. He starts by explaining the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. He also explains why cells are small but not infinitely small. He also explains how the organelles work...
Crash Course
How the Leaning Tower of Pisa Was Saved: Crash Course Engineering #40
This week we’re going underground to explore geotechnical and seismic engineering. We’ll look at how structures connect to the ground and transmit loads through their foundations, and how those foundations need to provide a high bearing...
Language Tree
Intro Spanish Lesson: Commands using -er verbs
Learn how to give commands in Spanish. This lesson covers command verbs ending with -er.
Curated Video
Julius Caesar 5.3 Word Nerd: Success
This video examines the etymology and evolution of the word "success" from its Latin roots in "succedere," meaning to follow or come after, to its modern connotations of achieving a positive outcome. The segment uses Shakespeare's play...
Curated Video
I WONDER - Can Jellyfish Sting?
This video is answering the question of can jellyfish sting.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German
Did You Know? These English Words Are Actually German Have you ever wondered where some of your favorite English words came from? In this video, we explore the fascinating history of word borrowing between German and English. Discover...
Señor Jordan
Using DE with possessed objects in Spanish!
Here's a video to help you understand when to use "de" to talk about when things belong to someone. This is also known as "possession" but not in the religious sense!
Curated Video
AVOID Repeating 'Said' - 100 Alternative Words - Increase Your English Vocabulary Uk
Avoid repeating 'said' when speaking or writing in English. Here are 100 alternative words you can use. Increase your English vocabulary with this vocabulary list.
Extra English Practice
Word of the Day 2
English vocabulary roundup lesson. Six short videos each describing one English word. Definitions and examples. Theme: adjectives. Words: ideal, accessible, brief, refreshing, hydrated, rare
Curated Video
Introduction to the Complex Number System
In this lesson, we explored the complex number system, which extends the real number system. We learned that complex numbers consist of a real part and an imaginary part, represented as a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the...
The Learning Depot
Reading Comprehension Strategy | Reading Ahead to Find Context | Examples Given
Poor readers lack knowledge of reading strategies that can help them comprehend text. In this lesson, we look at finding context clues in the paragraph and how reading ahead can help clarify the meaning of unknown words and concepts and...
Wonderscape
Using Inference and Cause and Effect Clues in Reading
Learn how to utilize inference clues, which require reasoning skills and background knowledge, to deduce the meaning of unknown words in context. Explore cause and effect clues, signaled by words like "because" or "due to," to understand...
Kids Learning Videos
Polar Bears! Learn Fun Polar Bear Facts for Children
Polar bears are adorable winter animals that live in the arctic. which is all the way at the top of the earth. In this fun and informative video for preschoolers and toddlers, kids can learn about polar bears from what they eat to how...
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream 1.1.033 Word Nerd: Gaud
This video explores the etymology and historical context of the use of the word "gaud," relating it to a Latin word "gaudere," meaning to rejoice, and its association with a special kind of bead on a Catholic Rosary. It also touches on...
Curated Video
#5 Clarify and Monitor Book with Context Clues (Reading Comprehension)
In this video, I teach you how to monitor and clarify your reading. Reading is tough and it is easy to get lost or confused. I will teach you 8 different strategies to help you clarify your reading, This is a great way to help you...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Is the weather actually becoming more extreme? | R. Saravanan
From 2016 to 2019, the world saw record-breaking heat waves, rampant wildfires, and the longest run of category 5 tropical cyclones on record. The number of extreme weather events has been increasing for the last 40 years, and current...
TED Talks
Chris McKnett: The investment logic for sustainability
Sustainability is pretty clearly one of the world's most important goals; but what groups can really make environmental progress in leaps and bounds? Chris McKnett makes the case that it's large institutional investors. He shows how...