Science for Kids
Science Kids: Earth Videos: Volcanic Eruption From Space
NASA video of a volcanic eruption in Japan as seen from the International Space Station. (Length: 9 sec.)
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Earth Videos: The Northern Lights
Stunning time-lapse video of the Northern Lights as seen over Norway. (Length: 4 min. 25 sec.)
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Mrs. Mc Nosh Hangs Up Her Wash
This segment from Between the Lions features a funny rhyming story, reading aloud, and children learning through talking about stories as they are being read. [4:16]
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Gail Gibbons
Watch this interview with children's nonfiction author Gail Gibbons to learn how she goes about crafting her illustrated explanations. Biographical information, a selected book list and transcripts of the interview are also part of the...
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics Tv: First Grade, Lesson 2: Th Words
This YouTube video focuses on the beginning "Th" consonant blend; it sounds out words beginning with "th" and forms a series of words, and then repeats them asking the students to say them.
Other
Soundzabound Music Library: Audio Media Downloads
Have you ever created a good presentation but know its one step away from incredible? When you create a free account, Soundzabound Music Library gives you access to free copyright-friendly music and sound effects. Turn your good project...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Reasons to Read
In this video segment from Between the Lions, country music stars Patty Loveless and Buddy Jewel perform a kid-friendly song that spotlights some of the important reasons to read. [1:52]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arithmetic and Pre Algebra: Basic Subtraction
This video covers a short review of addition, followed by basic subtraction concepts. Practice problems are available. [8:32]
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Arithmetic and Pre Algebra: Basic Addition
This video introduces basic addition concepts using objects and number lines to represent and add numbers. Practice problems are available. [7:42]
ArtsNow
Arts Now Learning: Steady Beat
A teacher demonstrates how she uses the concept of steady beat along with movement with young students to help them read sight words smoothly and eventually develop reading fluency. [3:05]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Water Cycle Animation
This animation from NASA visualizes the steps of the water cycle, including precipitation, evaporation, transpiration, and condensation. [0:52]
Other
The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life
In this video, author Anya Kamenetz talks about the benefits and drawbacks of technology use and how families can balance their use of digital media. [58:57]
University of California
Connected Learning: The Art of Screen Time Q&a With Mimi Ito and Anya Kamenetz
An interview with author Anya Kamenetz who wrote "The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life." [44:51]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: I Tried (Try Again)
Practice and patience are the lessons of this song. When a task is difficult, instead of giving up, ask for help or try again until you succeed. This song offers strategies for succeeding at difficult tasks. [1:38]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Bruno Mars: Don't Give Up
Bruno Mars sings an inspirational melody all about perseverance. When something is new and difficult, it's important not to give up. Keep trying and you'll succeed! [1:57]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Good Thinking!: Sending "Learning Styles" Out of Style
Learn how teaching to a student's "learning styles" may not be an effective classroom practice in this video. [7:16]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Good Thinking!: Falling 101
Watch this professional development video to help prepare lessons so that students can understand about gravity, inertia. and air resistance. [9:51]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Good Thinking!: Make It Rain!
Become more effective in the classroom by watching this video on the common misconceptions student have about the weather, the water cycle, and phase changes. [8:40]
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Good Thinking!: Attack the Knack
This video will help science teachers explore students' motivations in science. Also explored is how feedback can be given to students in a constructive way. [7:40]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Experiment Video: Marble Chain Reaction
Another Rube Goldberg machine that has some interesting back and forth surprises! [0:38]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Experiment Videos: Toilet Paper Experiment
This funny toilet paper experiment shows what happens if you place one end of the toilet paper roll in the toilet of a plane and then roll the rest down the aisle, and then flush. [1:11]
Science for Kids
Science Kids: Astronaut Videos: Water in Space
Watch Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield soak a wash cloth with water, and then wring it out in space. [3:18]
Other
African Video Clips
Several videos which show the processes of how adinkra cloth and glass beads are made. Also includes a few videos on African dance and music.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: Dr. Seuss's Oh, the Places You'll Go! Pop Up Book by David A. Carter
This site shares a trailer for David Carter's pop-up edition of Dr. Seuss' book Oh, the Places You'll Go! This book is a wonderfully wise and joyous ode to finding ones path through the maze of life.
