Awesome Educational Video of the Day

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2014-12-31T09:20:00.002-08:00

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Math: Types of Angles Song by Heath

2014-03-26T11:31:00.001-07:00

This video is well made about the different types of angles. I think the tune is catchy and students can get a visual idea of what the different types of angles are. The main angles sung about are obtuse, acute, straight, and right angles. It also talks about rays and end points. Could be a good video to introduce angles to young students.

Subject: Geometry
Grade Level: 3-6
Time: 2:29

Math: Algebra is difficult says Stephen Colbert.

2014-03-26T10:29:00.002-07:00

If you are looking for a video that can be a quick and entertaining video to show your Algebra students, then give this one a try. Stephen Colbert has a good time pretending that Algebra is difficult. It might be to him, don't know, but the final problem he does display to most students would look nearly impossible. Its a very funny video though.

Subject: Algebra
Time: 1:27
Grade Level: 8-12

Math: Sesame street teaches subtraction

2014-03-25T13:40:00.001-07:00

Here is a very elementary video worth showing your students in K-2 grade. It is definitely very elementary, but Sesame Street does an excellent job discussing subtraction. It is quite entertaining.

Subject: Math (Subtraction)
Grade Level: K-2
Time: 6:16

Math: Geometry Rap

2014-03-25T13:34:00.000-07:00

Here is a rap song about the different shapes and angles. Words that are discussed are rhombus, right angles, triangles, acute angles, parallelograms, etc... It features elementary students and is sung at about the elementary grade level.

Subject: Math (Geometry)
Grade Level: 3-6
Time: 2:28

Math: Can you solve this word problem before the end of the movie clip?

2014-03-25T13:28:00.001-07:00

I am going to try this word problem with my students this week to see if they can solve the word problem given in this movie, "Little Big League." This video is sure entertaining and mathematically funny. See if your students can solve it.

Subject: Math (Word problems/fractions)
Time: 3:57
Grade Level: 6-12

Earth Science: The Great Alaskan Earthquake of 1964

2014-03-24T09:45:00.000-07:00

Here is a short documentary created by the USGS about the 1964 Alaskan Earthquake. Remember that this is the largest US earthquake in our recorded history. The video is mostly in black and white, but that is because it much of it was recorded just after the event. The video show a bunch of images of the uplift that occurred. Your students will also learn about the subduction zones that cause the Alaskan earthquakes. One of the things I really like is that the video demonstrates how scientists conduct experiments and observations by using core samples.

Subject: Earth Science
Time: 11:37
Grade Level: 6-12

Physical Science: WKRP explains the atom

2014-03-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

Remember that good old show WKRP. What happened to great TV like that? Anyway, in this video the teacher teaches one of his students all about the atom. This clip is full of humor while teaching the concept. He does a pretty good job of it too. Lighten the mood in your classroom by showing this video during your unit on Atoms.

Subject: Physical Science/Chemistry
Time: 3:50
Grade Level: 6-12

Science: (Astronomy) How much does Thor's Hammer weigh?

2014-03-24T08:52:00.003-07:00

I have to admit that I would have never though about how much Thor's hammer weighed, until you this video got into the hypothetical science behind it. After all Thor's hammer was made in a dying star. This video isn't so much about Thor's hammer as it is about the density of dying stars. I am only assuming that Vsauce, the video creator, did the research, but this video would make a great conversation starter when talking about density and specifically about the density of collapsed stars.

Subject: Astronomy/Physical Science
Time: 3:29
Grade Level: 6-12

Science (Ecology): How do wolves affect the food web and change rivers?

2014-02-17T11:20:00.004-08:00

This is an excellent video about how the absence and reintroduction of wolves in Yellowstone affected the Yellowstone food web and even change the behavior of rivers. Now you might be wondering as I did, how in the heck can wolves change the behavior or the Yellowstone rivers. The images in this video are very beautiful and your students will enjoy this short video. If you are teaching some ecology in your science classroom then this video is for you.

Subject: Science (Ecology)
Grade Level: 5-12
Time: 4:33

Bill Nye-The Joy of Discovery

2014-02-12T15:08:00.003-08:00

Bill Nye recently was involved in a debate on the topic of creation. MelodySheep, a Youtuber, created a "mashup" of some of what Bill Nye said at the debate. Whether you believe in a Higher Power or not, what he said about the Joy of Discovery is awesome. It is the joy of discovery that makes every human being a scientist. We explore, test, hypothesize and form conclusions. Watch this video with your students to see if they agree with what was said. The images and videos attached to this video are beautiful.

Subject: Science
Grade Level: 5-12
Time: 1:55

Math (Long Division): Learn your long division in the style of Gangnam.

2014-01-25T08:37:00.000-08:00

Levin Intermediate School in New York had a couple of math classes create a math video as a parody to the Gangnam Style song. The topic was long division. The toon is pretty catchy. Way to go Levin teachers for getting your students engaged in their own learning. When a teachers wants to discuss more on long division and demonstrate the process differently this video is going to be great.

Grade Level: K-12
Subject: Math (Long Division)
Time: 3:40

Social Studies (Patriotism): I fought for you.

2014-01-23T09:19:00.000-08:00

My friend just sent me this video about patriotism. I get disgusted sometimes by the lack of understanding and patriotism in my classes when we say the Pledge of Allegiance. I truly believe that most students and probably adults realize the sacrifice that was made on our behalf. This video shows a grandfather who teaches his grandchildren a lesson by taking them to watch a film from World War II. Like many kids they start off with headphones and Ipods in their ears not giving much attention. As the film goes on, they start to take notice of events and unplug from that which isn't important. We end the video with military veterans saying "We fought for you." This video would be an excellent one to show your students during patriotic times.

Grade Level: K-12
Subject: Social Studies (Patriotism)
Time: 4:40

Science (Physics): How small is an atom?

2014-01-12T21:12:00.003-08:00

Here is another TedEd video entitled "Just how small is an atom?" It does an excellent job explaining the answer to that question. The science video compares an atom to the size of a grapefruit and a blueberry. It is amazing to visualize just how small atoms really are. If you happen to be teaching about atomic structure, this might help your students understand this particular scientific concept.

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Grade Level: 5-12
Subject: Science (Physics/Chemistry)
Time: 5:27

Math/Government (Financial): The debt limit explained.

2014-01-07T09:38:00.001-08:00

CGP Grey have a video out called "The Debt Limit Explained." I was searching for a video to show my Math for Life students about debt and financial situations that our own country can get in to. People hear talk all the time about the Debt Limit and how we need or don't need to raise it. This video does an excellent job explaining many aspects of the Debt Limit. I think your students could get some valuable information from watching it. After watching the video you can discuss the different aspects and even have a really good debate about whether or not the Debt Limit should be raised. The nice thing is that Grey doesn't really get into the politics of whether it is bad or not. He just gives a presentation on what the Debt Limit is according to how he understands it.

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Grade Level: 9-12
Subject: Consumer Math or a Government Class
Time: 3:49

Amazing Kids: 14 year old computer programmer

2014-01-06T15:12:00.000-08:00

This amazing kids video is one that I show to my Math for Life class. I am trying to get my students to realize that they can be whatever they would like if they are willing to plan, prepare, and execute smart decisions. This goes with the part of my curriculum about investing in oneself. This video would be great for all teachers to show to High School students about how setting up your priorities now can benefit the outcome later. In the video we find a 14 year, who is now probably 16, who reads and writes computer code. He has developed multiple apps and sells them in app stores. His thoughts on how traditional school are kind of interesting as well.

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Grade Level: 3-8
Subject: Amazing Kids
Time: 8:42

Science (Chemistry): What are the different states of matter?

2014-01-05T18:25:00.001-08:00

In this science video Bill Nye discusses the three states of matter. He discusses the differences between solids, liquids and gasses. You can always expect Bill Nye the Science 3-to explain the scientific principles so that every student can understand.

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Grade Level: 3-8
Subject: Science (Chemistry)
Time: 22:40

Science (Biology): How does our nose smell?

2014-01-04T08:39:00.003-08:00

Here is another TEDed lesson on how our noses smell and detect odor. This is a cartoonized video with a great story track. This science video goes through the different parts of the nose and some parts of the tongue as taste and smell go hand in hand. The video also discusses the difference between certain animals and our human noses. One of the interesting science concepts that is discuss is why some people lack a sense of smell. Some of those scientific concepts I hadn't ever been taught in school.

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Grade Level: 3-12
Subject: Science (Biology)
Time: 4:19

Awesome Kids: 15 year old from Sierra Leone changes his community.

2014-01-03T14:27:00.000-08:00

This video is about really cool kid from Sierra Leone. He is 15 years old and taking garbage and junk out of dumpsters he has created his own generator, FM radio station, and batteries so that he could send out information to his community. It is amazing to see somebody with little means create a future for himself and others. Use this to demonstrate to your students that with work and desire, anything is possible.

Subject: Amazing Kids
Grade Level: K-12
Time: 10:07

Science (Biology): Does being cold help you get a cold?

2014-01-02T15:40:00.000-08:00

How many times to we tell our children to put on warm clothes during the winter so that they won't get a cold? Well this ASAP Science video discuss whether or not we are lying to our children. They do an excellent job visually presenting and discuss the effects of the common cold. Why are we really more likely to get sick in the fall and early winter? What is causing the illness to spread so easily during the cold season?

Subject: Science (Biology)
Grade Level: 5-12
Time: 2:45

Science (Biology): What's the worst bug on the planet? How about the Mosquito?

2014-01-01T11:04:00.000-08:00

Ted-Ed, does an excellent job teaching scientific concepts visually and easy to understand for students of all ages. In this particular science video, we see how a mosquito behaves, a little bit about the history of mosquitoes, and the possible side effects from a mosquito's bite or sting. The information is great and I think your students would enjoy knowing what are some possibilities if we were to actually eliminate all mosquitoes in the world.

If you are teaching a science lesson on parasites, then this video would be a good one to introduce the blood sucking mosquito.

Subject: Science (Biology)
Grade Level: k-12
Time: 2:39

Awesome Kids: 3rd Grader's experiment showed interesting results.

2013-12-31T13:37:00.000-08:00

This awesome kid bought some potatoes in order to do an experiment for science. She wanted to soak them in water and watch sprouts come out and grow a potato plant. The interesting thing was that her first two potatoes didn't grow anything. This made her curious so she asked questions. To her surprise she found out that some potato companies spray the potato with chemicals to keep them from sprouting. She shows the results of her experiment and the experimental process in detail. I was quite impressed with the questions and answers she came up with. We need to get all of our students to start asking and answering questions. Check her video out, shes fun to listen to as she explains the process.

Subject: Awesome Kids (Scientific Method)
Grade Level: K-12
Time: 2:32

Awesome Kids: 16 year old invents a non-decaying bioplastic.

2013-12-31T10:48:00.004-08:00

This young lady loved science and created a non-decaying bioplastic from banana peels. If you want to inspire your science students with a great example then show them this video.

Subject: Awesome Kids (Science)
Grade Level: 5-12
Time: 8:22

Science and History: The History and Future of Everything is all about Time.

2013-12-31T10:22:00.002-08:00

This video does an excellent job discussing the our recent history and the technological age. It then goes on to demonstrate ancient history and does a really great job at helping us comprehend how long that was. In the video we then move on to Prehistoric history and the current theories about how old the Earth actually is. The video doesn't stop there though, it keeps going into the history of the Solar System, Galaxy and Universe. After think this video is almost over, we get into the future history of the Earth, Solar System, Galaxy and Universe.

In order to enjoy watching this video though you might have to suspend your belief system about creation and let your students know that these are all the theories, hypothesis and ideas that have been generated with our human understanding. The video itself is really good.

Subject: Science and History
Grade Level: 7-12
Time: 7:11

Science: Science experiments you can do from home and the classroom.

2013-12-27T21:02:00.001-08:00

This post isn't so much about a single video, but a Youtube channel worth subscribing to. I taught 7th grade earth science for 12 year before moving on into tech and math. One of the methods of getting my students involved and enjoying my class was to perform experiments and then have brainstorming activities where students asked and answered questions. I tried to do a little science activity everyday that would only take about 5-10 minutes just to either introduce a concept or simply to get my students excited to learn about science. In fact when I moved to the High School to teach Math, I had the opportunity to teach some of my former 7th grade students. They mentioned all the time how much they liked my class. I would have some fun and simply ask them, "if you had fun and enjoyed the class, tell me something you learned." Very few students actually mentioned a single topic, but instead mentioned some of their favorite science experiments. I encourage science teachers everywhere to make sure you show, demonstrate, and create thinking activities that go beyond the textbook.

Now on to this particular post. I would like to promote SteveSpanglerScience Youtube channel. He has well over 100 science demonstrations and activities that don't cost much and many are very simple to do. In this particular science video, SteveSpanglerScience demonstrates how to create a square bubble. I thought Spongebob was the only one could create square bubbles, but apparently it is possible. SteveSpanglerScience does an excellent job describing the process and give a materials list.

Subject: Science (Experiments)
Grade Level: K-12
Time: 1:45
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