TED-Ed
Could Human Civilization Spread Across the Whole Galaxy?
Ever heard of von Neumann machines? These self-replicating machines could allow for the expansion of human civilization beyond Earth. The video describes how this type of technology could open many doors for exploration and life.
The Great War
Australian General John Monash
It is unlikely Americans have heard of Australian General John Monash. Despite that, he played a key role in the leadership of Allied forces during World War I. Young historians learn of the less famous warrior of the Great War,...
TED-Ed
How to Create Cleaner Coal
It's easy to take for granted the the importance of electricity in modern society, and even easier to overlook the environmental cost that is paid for all that energy. Watch as this video explores the detrimental impact...
Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative
Function Families and Their Connections Including Vertical Shift of an Absolute Value Function
One of the strongest tools an algebra learner develops is the ability to quickly and accurately graph almost any given function. Often doing this quickly and accurately requires rigid transformations to a parent function,...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Running a Virochip Experiment
Thanks to a new understanding of DNA sequencing, doctors now study viruses outside human bodies. Observe an animation of the process using a Virochip to better understand viruses and how they connect to our DNA. By comparing results to...
Townsend Press
Purpose and Tone
A powerful image or well-placed comment always has intention behind it. Guide young readers through author's purpose and tone with a language arts video that explains why word choice is key in writing clearly and coherently.
PBS
Nixon and the Court — The Supreme Court
What was Nixon's strategy when dealing with the Supreme Court? Find out using a strategic resource. Pupils view a video about Nixon, read background information about judicial nominees for context, and engage in discussion regarding...
Flipped Math
Sampling Methods
Pupils watch a video to learn about different types of sample design and how to use technology to create a random sample. They discover different types of bias that may happen due to the sampling design or the questions. Learners use...
PBS
Killer Landslides | Monitoring and Predicting Landslides
Landslides kill between 25 and 50 people every year in the United States alone. This is why predicting a landslide literally saves lives. A scientist applied new technology to a mountain and accurately predicted a landslide. Thanks to...
California Academy of Science
Your Digital Footprint: Data and Energy Use
Understanding energy usage requires knowing more than how much energy it takes to charge your cell phone. Scholars learn each text sent uses energy as does each video, game, and phone call. They observe the larger grid of data transfers...
Google
Avoid Scams
If an online deal seems too good to be true, it probably is! Cautious young users about Internet scams and phishing with a helpful and informative video from Google.
Crash Course
Planning and Organization: Crash Course Study Skills #4
A good, regularly maintained organizational system can be the difference between a stressful year and a productive year. Guide high schoolers and college students through setting up their own method for organizing classes, information,...
TED-Ed
How Does Your Smartphone Know Your Location?
When your smartphone tells you the weather of your current location or gives you directions to the nearest gas station, there's more going on that you might realize. Follow along with this short video as it explains how...
Khan Academy
What is Inside a Tap Light?
Turning on a tap light requires just a tap, but breaking it apart requires a bit more work. Viewers watch as the narrator breaks a tap light apart into its component parts. The video explains the purpose of each part and how the tap...
Curated OER
Two more examples of solving rational equations
Rational expressions are the focus of this video, which completes Sal's lecture series on how to work with and solve the particular type of equation. The length of the video would be ideal for a computer lab visit or homework assignment...
Curated OER
Multiplying Binomials
There are very specific ways to multiply binomials. One could use the FOIL method or employ the distributive property. Sal walks through each step of the FOIL method and then shows that using distribution results in the same answer. This...
Curated OER
Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Assist your students in understanding how to add fractions with like denominators by showing them this presentation. Sal adds 3/15 to 7/15 and then simplifies his answer. He uses drawings and multiple colors to show the actual process.
Khan Academy
Rounding Whole Numbers 3
Sal Khan completes the 3-part rounding series with this Khan Academy video on rounding to the nearest 10. He references the actions taken in video 2, so students would be best served if all three videos where shown in sequence.
Khan Academy
Rounding Whole Numbers 1
Rounding is an important skill which must be used throughout the study of mathematics. This Khan Academy video is the first in a series of 3. It shows how to round the number 24,259 to the nearest hundred, using a number line.
Curated OER
Polynomial divided by monomial
Let's think about the ways in which a person could simplify an expression where a polynomial is divided by a monomial. Sal shares 3 different modes he could use to simplify, then uses each way to solve the same problem.
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials with a Common Factor
Use division and factoring to determine the leading 1 coefficient. This presentation thoroughly explains how to factor a trinomial in order to determine its common factors.
Curated OER
Multiplying And Dividing Rational Expressions
Provide your algebra class with some review of rational expressions in this video. Sal uses several sample problems to show viewers the process, and his explanations are clear and easy to understand.
Curated OER
Factor by Grouping And Factoring Completely
Useful as a classroom resource, a computer lab assignment, or even a homework supplement, this video shows viewers some more techniques for factoring polynomials. Once they have mastered the art of factoring, the rest of algebra will...
Curated OER
Adding Whole Numbers and Applications 1
Adding double-digit numbers can seem difficult for some students. But, this Khan Academy video makes this process clear in a developmentally sound way. Students watch as 'Sal' adds the number 46 to 43. He references each number by its...