Curated Video
Creating New Scale Drawings Using Ratios and Proportions
In this video, the teacher explains how to change the size of a blueprint by using ratios and proportions. They demonstrate how to solve proportions and use scale drawings to determine actual measurements.
Curated Video
Solving Real World Problems with Cones: Finding the Volume and Height
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve real-world problems involving cones by finding their volume. Using the example of a flower vase with a base diameter of 6 inches and a volume of 113 cubic inches, the teacher demonstrates...
Curated Video
Using Line Plots to Compare Student Growth from Year to Year
In this lesson, students will learn how to use line plots to compare student growth from year to year. They will understand how to interpret the data on the line plots and draw conclusions based on trends and specific data.
Curated Video
Using Color Tiles to Solve Length Word Problems
This video is a lesson on solving length word problems using color tiles. It demonstrates how color tiles can be used as a visual tool to help students understand and solve measurement problems involving addition and subtraction.
Curated Video
Using Scale Maps and Scale Models to Find Distances and Dimensions
In this video, the teacher explains how to use scale maps and scale models to find the actual distance between two points or the dimensions of an object. They demonstrate how to calculate the distance using unit rates and provide...
Curated Video
Identify the Constant of Proportionality by Writing an Equation in the Form y=mx
In this video, the teacher explains how to identify the constant of proportionality in verbal descriptions of proportional relationships. They demonstrate the process using an example of an ant's travel distances and times. By writing an...
Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to the Metric System: Units of Measurement
This program introduces students to the usefulness and fun of the metric system. The concept of measurement as related to the metric system kicks off the video, followed by examples of how the metric system is used in science. Through a...
Guinness World Records
Breaking the Paper Folding Myth: Achieving 12 Folds and Setting the Record Straight
In this video, Britney Gallivan challenges the commonly accepted belief that a piece of paper can only be folded in half eight times. She successfully folds a sheet of gold foil in half 12 times, demonstrating exponential growth and the...
Curated Video
Finding Surface Area of Cubes and Prisms Using Formulas
In this video, students will learn how to find the surface area of cubes and prisms using formulas. The teacher explains the concept of area and how it relates to surface area. The lesson also introduces a formula that simplifies the...
Curated Video
Measuring with a Ruler
This video is a tutorial on how to measure to the nearest inch using a ruler. The video explains the proper use of a ruler and how to avoid common misunderstandings when measuring. The tutorial also shows different types of rulers that...
Curated Video
Choosing the Right Measuring Tool
In this video, the speaker explains how to choose the appropriate measurement tool by comparing the size of objects and units. They demonstrate this by using various tools such as rulers, yardsticks, measuring tapes, and inch rulers to...
NUMBEROCK
Inches, Feet, Yards
What in the world do superheroes have to do with measuring things in inches, feet, and yards; apparently a lot; because a new race of superheroes have made it their mission to teach us about the relative lengths of standard units and how...
Curated Video
Collecting and Displaying Measurement Data with Line Plots
This video guides students through the process of measuring the length of strings around pumpkins and recording their measurements using mixed numbers. They then organize the data using a T chart and construct a line plot, representing...
Curated Video
Compare and Convert Customary Units of Length
Learn how to convert measurements using yards, feet, and inches. This video explains how to set up conversion charts and demonstrates two methods for converting between units. The video also reinforces the importance of knowing math...
Curated Video
Proper Input of Values in Formulas
This video transcript explains the importance of properly inputting values into formulas. It discusses how variables can have specific boundaries or restrictions, and how units of measure must be consistent. It also emphasizes the need...
Curated Video
Dividing Mixed Numbers by Fractions Using Models
In this lesson, students will learn how to divide mixed numbers by fractions using models. The teacher demonstrates how to use rectangular models to represent the numbers and visually divide them into groups.
Curated Video
Multiplying Mixed Numbers by Renaming as Improper Fractions
In this video lesson, students learn how to multiply mixed numbers by renaming the factors as improper fractions. The teacher explains the concept using visual models and demonstrates how to break apart the problem into separate...
Curated Video
Converting Units Using Dimensional Analysis
This video explains how to solve problems with different units by using dimensional analysis. It demonstrates the process of converting units and provides examples to help students understand the concept.
Curated Video
Florida flooding prompts emergency as torrential rains swamp state
Florida has declared a state of emergency as torrential rainfall and flash floods in the southern part of the state have prompted rescue efforts, snarled traffic, and grounded more than 250 flights. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Mass casualty event reported in Ohio following suspected tornadoes
Suspected tornadoes and tornado warnings spread across several states Thursday as storms marched east over the Midwest.
Bloomberg
Hilary Dumps Record Rains on California
The remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary pummeled California with record rains on Monday, disrupting flights but sparing its largest cities from widespread destruction. The storm is now moving to the Pacific Northwest. Tim Pulliam of ABC...
Bridgeman Arts
1970s: Picture of landscape including shore, water and trees
1970s: Picture of landscape including shore, water and trees. Hand holds ruler up to picture of landscape. Man's face. Man holds branch of blossoms up against picture.
Bridgeman Arts
California, 1952: A rescue train arrives and stops near a stuck train while blowing its horns to signal
California, 1952: A rescue train arrives and stops near a stuck train while blowing its horns to signal.