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TC Wait, a life dedicated to sled dogs
Discover TC Wait's journey as a dog musher, rescuing and caring for sled dogs while exploring the wilderness.
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Plural Possessive Nouns
Mr. Griot explains how to change a singular noun to a plural noun. He shows how to look at endings of plural nouns and properly make them plural possessive nouns.
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Solving Unfamiliar Words
Mr. Griot reads the poem “What A Surprise!” and identifies words that are unfamiliar. He models how to use context clues and a dictionary to figure out the definitions of those words.
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Review for You: Writing from Opinion
Mr. Griot will review opinions and how they are important in writing. He will discuss how to best write an opinion paragraph.
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A Successful Entrepreneur
Dr. Forrester uses a story to illustrate the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur.
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Scatter Graphs Introduction
This video explains what a scatter graph/plot is and how to plot them. A practice question is provided at the end of the video.
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Rain, Please Go Away
Dr. Forrester teaches about the different types of precipitation.
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Bridging generations, Life in a retirement community
Discover a unique intergenerational living arrangement where young musicians and seniors form deep connections.
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What Hellhounds Reveal about Humans' Oldest Companion
Hellhounds, the fearsome canine beasts of the underworld who often serve as guardians to the very gates of hell, pop up in a wide variety of cultural folklore throughout history. They're also fairly commonplace in the stories we tell in...
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Figurative Language: Idioms, Similes, and Metaphors
Mr. Griot examines some common idioms and identifies similes and metaphors.
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Lya Battle's mission of love at "Land of the Mutts" dog sanctuary
Lya Battle, founder of Territorio de Zaguates, offers refuge to stray dogs in Costa Rica, advocating for their care, diversity, and adoption.
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Observe the Most High-Stakes Blind Dog Date Ever
Embark on a journey into the heart of South Africa's bush with wildlife biologist Wes Larson, as he joins forces with the Endangered Wildlife Trust in a daring mission to create a new pack of African wild dogs. Witness the challenges and...
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From Fashion Model to Sled Dog Musher
Embark on an extraordinary journey with a former model who traded high heels for snow boots and found her calling in the vast wilderness of Alaska. In this gripping tale made possible by Lufthansa, discover the inspiring story of a woman...
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Meet Tali, A Heroic Avalanche Rescue Dog at Breckenridge
Learn about Tali, an avalanche rescue dog whose skills equal 30 human rescuers, at Breckenridge Ski Resort.
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Macbeth 5.7 Historical Reference: Bear Baiting
This video explores Macbeth's sense of entrapment and desperation in Act 5, Scene 7, drawing parallels between his situation and the violent spectacle of bear-baiting in Shakespearean England. Through examining the term "course" and its...
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Denali's sled dogs, Navigating the wilderness with Alaska's natural travelers
Discover how sled dogs are essential to exploring the vast, protected wilderness of Denali National Park.
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Julius Caesar 4.1 Metaphor: Bear Baiting
This video examines Shakespeare's use of contemporary Elizabethan practices, such as bear baiting, as a metaphor in his play "Julius Caesar" to reflect the brutal political and social games of ancient Rome. It discusses how Shakespeare...
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William Wegman: The Art of Weimaraners
Dive into the world of William Wegman, renowned as 'The Dog Photographer', and explore his 45-year journey with Weimaraners, transforming them into artful characters and landscapes.
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Inside a Dog's Mind: Gregory Berns' MRI Dog Project
Discover how neuroscientist Gregory Berns uses MRI to understand dogs' thoughts and emotions.
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Discovering Europe's Earliest Domesticated Dog
The remains of what is considered Europe's earliest pet dog, dating back to between 14,000 and 20,000 years ago, have been discovered in an Italian cave, shedding new light on the domestication process from wolves to dogs. This finding...
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Unconventional Innovations: GPS Dog Tracker and Motorized Couch
In this entertaining video, viewers learn about a unique GPS tracking service for pets offered by a Japanese security firm, allowing owners to easily locate their dogs if they wander off. The transcript also features Clinton Cosi's...
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Canine Fitness Innovations: Treadmills, Scooters, and Tortoise Wheels
This video showcases innovative ways to keep dogs fit and active, featuring a canine treadmill designed by professional dog trainer Sammy French and dog-powered scooters invented by a Los Angeles inventor. The treadmill helps dogs stay...
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Rise and Fall of Sony's Robot Pets: The Legacy of IBO and Curio
This video explores the rise and fall of Sony's sophisticated robots, IBO and Curio, which captured the hearts of many but were eventually discontinued. Despite their popularity, these robots were withdrawn from sale in 2006, leaving...
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Cracking Down on Software Piracy: From Stolen Source Code to Sniffing Dogs
This video highlights the rampant issue of software piracy, focusing on the theft of Half Life Two's source code and efforts to combat piracy in Mexico using innovative methods like trained dogs to detect pirated games and movies. It...