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Magnetic Levitation Experiment
Use this video to illustrate magnetic levitation caused by two diamagnetic blocks. The narrator doesn't provide much explanation, so have this prepared for your class.
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Indus Valley Civilization (Mohenjo-Daro)
Take a look into the ancient civilization of Mohenjo-Daro with this CG animated video. Sure to stimulate the minds of your visual learners, this clip shows the life and culture of the Indus Valley people without text or spoken word. Have...
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How To Time Travel
Have you ever had a learner ask you if time travel was possible? Turn them on to this clear and easy-to-understand video that explains how space and time work together and what that means in relation to time travel.
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Kidney, Part 1
The different parts of the kidney are pointed out on a model by a teacher. Briefly show your class the components of a kidney with this clip.
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Temperature and Heat: A Discussion
Temperature and heat are not the same thing. The differences are explained visually in a science classroom and with animated graphics. The narrator speaks slowly and clearly, making this ideal for younger scientists. Use in your middle...
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Time Lapse of Winter Scene
Winter scenes are displayed one after another with elements of time-lapse showing clouds moving and stars coming out, all to the tune of a lovely piano. Rainbows and sunrises are also displayed. This is a soothing video that is very...
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Measuring Instruments for Physics-PROTRACTOR
For measuring angles, use a protractor. Using this tool accurately is a valuable skill for your physics stars. This brief video clip can be used to teach your class how to measure correctly.
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Beyond Einstein: Part I
Part one of this short two-part series begins with a review of Einstein's theories and what they mean to the world as we know it. This clip delves into the "Beyond Einstein" program which NASA created to further Einstein's theories. This...
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Genetics and The Structure of DNA - Part 2/2
How is DNA structured? Composed of deoxyribose, phosphate, and bases, DNA seems so simple, yet it determines so much of who we are. Give your class a better understanding of their genetic makeup with this video. Part two of two.
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Different Temperature Scales
HSW presents the different temperature scales for measuring heat. Use this video with "Temperature and Heat: A Discussion" to introduce your middle school scientists to heat measurement. The narrator speaks slowly and clearly, but the...
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How to Grow Plants from Seed: How to Plant Seeds
A long time gardener walks the viewer through the steps of planting seeds in a seed tray. This is a quality video but basic in content. It is directed at someone who has never planted seeds before, so you could use it to prepare...
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Morris the Midget Moose
Grandpa Beetle teaches the little beetles that being little isn't a problem by telling the story of Morris the Midget Moose. When Morris teams up with Balsam, a small-antlered moose, the two make an unbeatable team. The moral of the...
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The Respiratory System - How it Works?
Diagrams and video footage of people help show the structures and functions of the respiratory system. Exercise is highlighted, making this an accessible video for a health class.
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Gerunds and Gerund Phrases
The gerund is described as just like the present participle by Yossarian the Grammarian. Look for the -ing ending to discover where the gerund is in the sentence.
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First Aid Tips: How to Treat Frostbite
Captain Joe tells viewers all about frost bite. He describes what frost bite looks like, what to do, and how to handle a victim of frost bite. This is a good video for all audiences and could be useful prior to a trip to a cold climate...
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Why Earth Science
Introduce the inquisitive learners in your class to the wonders of the planet Earth. This video showcases the reasons why we should study earth science and how a career or education in earth science can help us safeguard our planet. This...
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Buoyancy - Archimedes Principle
Weight of displaced liquid equals the weight of a floating object. Archimedes' Principle is carefully demonstrated and explained in this science video. The quality is acceptable and the instruction sound. Not exciting, but it is a...
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Bedtime Story - Bumposaurus
John Barrowman recites "Bumposaurus" for your bedtime story. The moral, "It's ok to be different" comes across clearly in this story of a short-sighted dinosaur who simply needs glasses.
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Active Voice and Passive Voice
Identify the subject of the verb and the agent (whatever is doing the action), and you will be able to discern if your sentence is written in the active or passive voice. Yossarian the Grammarian demonstrates by writing examples of each...
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Singapore Math: Grade 3a, Unit 1 (part 2)
As part of a series on numbers less than 10,000, a thorough presentation demonstrates how to visualize numbers in groups of a thousand. The instructor then describes how to read and write numbers less than 10,000.
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Singapore Math: Grade 3a, Unit 1 (part 1)
Using a step-by-step approach, Sal from Kahn Academy provides a visual description of what a group of 10, 100, and 1,000 means. It explores the value of numbers less than 10,000. The example is easy to understand. He puts marbles in a...
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Singapore Math: Grade 3a, Unit 2 (part 4)
Use the Singapore math methods to work through simple problems. The visual representation of word problems allows viewers to start to make predictions and estimate the answers. A good way for class members to use a variety of methods to...
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How Do You Classify Quadrilaterals?
A rectangle, a rhombus, a square, a trapezoid, and a parallelogram, are these quadrilaterals? What are the criteria that make and shape a quadrilateral? It has something to do with parallel sides, congruent sides, and congruent angles....
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How Do You Solve a System of Equations in Three Variables Using Elimination?
Solving three equations with three unknowns can be challenging. This video solves the equations using the elimination method.