TED-Ed
How Ingenious Animals Have Engineered Air Conditioning
Humans aren't the only species to build structures with air conditioning—we weren't even the first! The video explains how a variety of species that live under and above ground design their structures to allow for air circulation. It...
Corbett Maths
Multiplication – End Number
Know if the product is not correct. Pupils learn a quick check to see if a product is incorrect. The video uses the value of the units to check solutions to multi-digit multiplication problems. Two short worksheets allow learners to...
Corbett Maths
Multiplication Traditional
Provide a more traditional approach. The video introduces the more traditional approach to multiplying multi-digit numbers—using the column method. Pupils watch the presenter multiply by one-digit, two-digit, and three-digit numbers for...
Corbett Maths
Multiplication: Grid Method
Find a different method for multi-digit multiplication. An instructional video introduces the grid method, or area method, of multiplying multi-digit numbers to pupils. Learners see how the method works to multiply a one-digit number...
PBS
Election Day | All About the Holidays
Election Day, the first Tuesday after November 1, is the focus of a short PBS video that details why that date was chosen, where ballots can be cast, and why it's important to vote.
Corbett Maths
Ordering Fractions
Put fractions in their place. An informative video shows learners how to order fractions with common denominators. The class sees a method of ordering fractions with uncommon denominators by creating equivalent fractions with a common...
Corbett Maths
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions
Mix things up a little to be improper. The presenter shows three example of changing a mixed number to an equivalent improper fraction. Scholars work several practice problems and application questions to refine the process.
Corbett Maths
Simplifying Fractions
Put fractions in simpler terms. Learners watch a video showing how to simplifying fractions. They then work through two worksheets to practice the skill.
Corbett Maths
Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
What's the proper way to convert fractions? A short video shows three quick examples of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number. Pupils practice doing their own conversions to better understand the skill.
Corbett Maths
Multiplying Fractions
Multiply straight across. A video shows straightforward examples of multiplying fractions by multiplying the numerators and the denominators. Pupils practice the skill and give their answers as simplified fractions.
Corbett Maths
Decimals to Fractions
Look at decimals in a different light. The resource uses place value to show learners how to convert decimals to fractions. Afterwards, class members practice their skills with two different worksheets.
Math Antics
Mixed Numbers
Is it proper to write an improper fraction as a mixed number? The resource first provides the definition of a mixed number. Pupils then learn the procedures to perform conversions between mixed numbers and proper fractions.
Math Antics
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Why can't mathematicians add just like they multiply fractions? The resource provides a counterexample to show that the same rules for multiplying fractions do not work for addition. Using the counterexample, learners see the proper way...
Math Antics
Comparing Fractions
Comparing fractions, it is just not the same as comparing whole numbers. The video starts with fractions with common denominators and moves on to comparing fractions that are not as obvious. Scholars learn two techniques, cross...
Math Antics
Converting Base-10 Fractions
How do fractions and decimals relate? Scholars learn how to change base-10 fractions to decimals and vice-versa. The sixth resource in a 16-part series revisits decimal place value. The video walks through the steps to write decimal...
Math Antics
Fractions and Decimals
Divide parts into more parts. The presentation introduces decimals by continuing to divide parts into 10 more parts. Scholars learn the place values for decimals and how to write them.
Math Antics
Simplifying Fractions
Could that be any simpler? Pupils learn how to simplify fractions by using three steps; factor, cancel common factors, and then multiply. The video works several examples starting with some basic ones, eventually working up to a more...
Scholastic
The American Museum of Natural History: A Virtual Field Trip with Brian Selznick
Author Brian Selznick takes scholars on a virtual field trip to New York City's American Museum of Natural History. Three stops to the Hall of North American Mammals, Mosquito Model, and Hall of Meteorites showcase prominent dioramas and...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
Common Sense Media
What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.
Common Sense Media
What is Instagram?
Whether it's famous dogs or stunning stars, Instagram has everyone snapping and sharing! An informative video from an extensive digital citizenship library introduces the app and its many options. The narrator shows how easy it is to...
Common Sense Media
What Is Kik Messenger?
The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features,...
Common Sense Media
What Is Musical.ly?
Scholars with a song in their hearts love the Musical.ly app! How do they use it safely? Discover best practices for budding song artists using a short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains the...