Curated OER
Revolutions in the Arts: 1800s
The 1800s were a time of great change in the worlds of art, literature, and music. This presentation covers major works and artists that exemplify the Romantic, Realist, and Impressionist movements. Why not make this presentation a...
Gallantsbiocorner.com
Transport Across the Membrane
Take your biology class on an exploration of the inner workings of cells with this multimedia presentation. Looking closely at the structure of cell membranes and the processes of osmosis and diffusion, this resource explains for...
Springfield Public Schools District 186
Form and Structure of Poetry
If anyone suffers from metrophobia—the fear of poetry—the PowerPoint on the elements of poetry may help alleviate their worries. The presentation introduces learners to poetic elements, including simile, metaphor, and personification....
Curated OER
A Century of Expansion: America's Destiny (1763-1867)
How did we grow into such a large nation? Follow the events, wars, and treaties that led to the acquisition of major states as we expanded into the West. The slides provide maps, dates, and simplistic information to help learners...
Curated OER
Space Shuttle
One slide details the features of Space Shuttle Discovery in graphic form. Another shows a faulty hydrogen fuel sensor. The final slide is a picture of the explosion of Space Shuttle Challenger and the ill-fated crew. If you wanted to...
Multieducator
Battle of Gettysburg
On July 1, 1863 the Army of Northern Virginia, under the command of General Robert E. Lee met the Army of the Potomac, under the leadership of Major General George Meade. Considered the turning point of the war, the Battle of Gettysburg...
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Univ. Of Oregon: Writing for Multimedia: Storytelling: Image, Video, Audio [Ppt]
A PowerPoint presentation on how to communicate a message using image, video, and sound techniques as described by Herbert Zettl. Includes images and links to video examples.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Remember
Online multimedia exhibit represents three sides to the World War II tragedy: the Nazi perpetrator, the victim of the Nazis, and the Soviet liberator. Find out what could have happened if German Nazism had won.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 1918 1941 Nelson Mandela: Early Life
Multimedia collection documents the early life of Nelson Mandela from his birth in 1918 until 1941 when he moved to Johannesburg.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Marshall Plan Speech
Multimedia collection documents Secretary of State George C. Marshall's plan for the recovery of Europe after World War II.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Americans at the Heart of the Battle of Normandy
Detailed multimedia account of the intensive training, preparation, and eventual Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Inaugural Firsts
NPR highlights historical inaugural firsts in this captioned pictorial slideshow. Includes many interesting and fun facts about U.S. presidents.
New York Times
New York Times: Winter Wonders: Olympic Stars of Yesteryear
A fascinating look at former Olympic Champions. Audio interviews about their time at the Olympics, learn more about these athletes with captivating photos of their amazing feats. Athletes include skiers Picabo Street, Phil Mahre, Jonny...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: An American Family Farm
Captioned slideshow depicting what everyday life is like for a family on a farm in Iowa.