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Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos is an important holiday in Mexico, Spain, and Brazil. This video shares different facts and a brief history of the holiday.
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DNA Structure
Stop animation helps Jeremy describe the components of the Double Helix structure of DNA. This is actually a very informative clip which will make explaining the nature of DNA easy to understand.
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Continental Drift
Playdough has reached a new level. This clay-motion video demonstrates continental drift, faults, volcanoes, and mountain formation. If you don't show this clip perhaps you could employ the concept and have your class make an amazing...
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Cookies
The Cookie Monster isn't interested in these types of cookies. Cookies on a computers keep track of various items on your Internet browser. It is important to be aware of these cookies. Watch this video to learn why!
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Commas
Comma man reminds students when to use a comma in this entertaining video! This is a wonderful video to use as an introduction to your next comma lesson.
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Comparing Large Numbers
Here is a great real life example of when a person would need to compare numbers. Each of the four examples explains how to compare the numbers beginning with the number at the left and compare the value of each digit. The examples begin...
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Circumference of Circles
In this comprehensive video Duane demonstrates how to use a formula to determine the circumference of a circle. This clip is good because it shows how to determine circumference when the diameter is knows and when only the radius is known.
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Citing Sources
Using an online citation source, learners view how to properly identify the books, websites, and videos they use to complete projects. Since this process is a constant source of frustration for learners, this presentation can provide a...
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Climate
What is climate? In this creative video, students explore what climate is and how to read a climate map. Tip: Introduce your climate lesson with this video!
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Cell Division
Use this short video to introduce how cell division works. Note: The text scrolls rather quickly, you may need to pause to read the text completely.
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Chemistry Chemical Reactions
See a science experiment in action. These 9th graders explain what happens when a catalyst is introduced into a compound. They demonstrate their explanation by mixing baking soda, calcium chloride and phenol red. The chemical reaction...
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Be Kind
Spread the word around your school to "Be Kind" to others. The student in this video talks about how her school started a campaign about being kind to others.
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Binary Code
A goofy upper grader explains to viewers what binary code is and how it works to tell the computer what to do. He does a good job of explaining how the code works and what each 1 and 0 represent. Because he mentions base 2 this could be...
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Animal Cells
Check out this fantastic image of an animal cell, while a narrator describes each part. This is a great video to show your class at the beginning of an animal cell lesson.
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Saturn
Go back to space school and learn all about Saturn. Explore this ringed gas sphere, its many moons, composition, place in space, and unique qualities. A great video to be viewed on its own or alongside any other space or planet videos.
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Waves
The nature of waves is revealed through a tank of water and computer animations. Your physics learners will be illuminated by viewing this explanatory video.
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The Life & Death of Stars
This video takes up where the other video in this series leaves off. Discussing what the color of stars mean and where they come from, the narrator describes the nature of red giants, white dwarfs, blues, and stars like our warm, yellow...
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Peru
Peru really is a place that has it all! This video details the customs, food, and interests of the modern people and tours both the historical sites as well as the modern towns. Let's travel to Peru!
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Identifying Minerals
A teacher is videotaped while lecturing to his class regarding properties of minerals. He explains that the things geologists look for when identifying minerals is the color of the mineral itself, the "streak" color a mineral makes when...
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Black Holes
What is a black hole? Learn about frame dragging, space-time, cosmic strings, and what they mean to time-travelers. This is a very interesting clip that uses CG graphics, scientific discussion, and comprehensive narration to postulate...
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Nuclear Reactions
Part of a longer film, "Our Friend the Atom," this segment focuses on how nuclear radiation was discovered. Ping-Pong balls and mouse-traps combine to show a very visual demonstration of how nuclear reactions occur. The dangers of...
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Roller Coaster Science
The science of roller coasters is explained along with Newton's Laws of Physics, to an extent. Show to your physics class for a little fun explanation of gravity.
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Mars
Questing for information about the red planet? Attend this class at space school and learn all about Mars. Myths, misconceptions, and facts about the planet's long and interesting history are presented. Great video! Look for other space...
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Muscular System
Basic muscle anatomy is explained by animated kids. Introduce your elementary school class to types of muscle and where they are found in the body. Best for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders.