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The Voyages of Christopher Columbus
Dr. Forrester talks about Columbus’s famous first voyage to the New World on the Pinta, the Niña, and the Santa María. She then introduces Amerigo Vespucci and explains why America was named after him.
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The Native American Impact on Our Culture
Dr. Forrester asks the question, “How did the Native Americans get to The New World?” She also discusses the Bering Strait Land Bridge Theory. She then gives examples of Native American words still used in our vocabulary today.
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Green Urban Living in Turin, Italy
The transcript discusses the increasing emphasis on sustainable architecture in response to . Interest in eco-housing and sustainable architecture has been growing as global warming and resource depletion increase. This video showcases...
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Building Low Cost, Low Energy Homes
In addition to regeneration projects, the Mayor of Loos-en-Gohelle is investing in the construction of new low-energy houses, including wood, dry-system brick, and metal homes. These projects incorporate 100 eco-construction technologies...
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Revitalizing a Mining Town with Green Energy
Loos-en-Gohelle, a former mining town in northern France, has transformed into a model for sustainable development under the leadership of Mayor Jean-François Caron. By investing in green initiatives like photovoltaic solutions, even on...
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Living in Ireland
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in Ireland.
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Living in India
Dr. Forrester compares the lives of families in the United States to those in India.
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New Orleans and the Mississippi River
Dr. Forrester informs the student about the effects of the Mississippi River on the city of New Orleans.
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Earth Exploration: Rivers
Dr. Forrester explores information and locations of the following rivers of the world: the Amazon, Mississippi, Yellow, Yangtze, Ganges, Nile, Danube, Rhine, and Volga.
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Touring America: East and West
Dr. Forrester explores the eastern and western sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between an eastern US city and a western US city.
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Touring America: North and South
Dr. Forrester explores the northern and southern sections of the United States and investigates the similarities and differences between a northern US city and a southern US city.
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North, South, East, West
Dr. Forrester teaches about cardinal directions: north, south, east, and west. He also shows how they are used to locate places on a map.
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Let’s Have a Holiday
Dr. Forrester explains that countries around the world are comprised of people with similar ideas and backgrounds. They often speak the same language and celebrate the same holidays.
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The Borders of Countries
Dr. Forrester explains that the borders of countries are determined in two ways, political or natural.
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Exploration Earth
Dr. Forrester gives information about Earth’s seven continents and five major oceans.
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Wet + Land = Wetland
Dr. Forrester explains the importance of wetlands and what they provide to humans and other living things.
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Surviving the Elements
Dr. Forrester teaches about how animals deal with their environments and adapt to a variety of influences.
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Magnetism
Dr. Forrester teaches about the two types of magnets and their applications.
Flipping Physics
Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Forces on Moving Charges
In this episode of Flipping Physics, we delve into the fascinating world of magnetic fields and dipoles. Exploring the properties of magnetic poles and dipoles, we emphasize how they interact and align just like electric charges. We...
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Operation Popeye
In 1967, during the Vietnam War, the U.S. launched a covert mission aimed to extend the monsoon season in Vietnam. Operation Popeye was the first military attempt to manipulate the weather.
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Bearings in Maths
This video will explain what bearings are in maths and how to calculate them, including: finding a bearing from a given point, from another bearing and finding a point from two given bearings. A practice question is provided at the end...
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The Fascinating World of Polar Bears: Surviving in the Arctic
This video explores the fascinating world of polar bears, the largest living land carnivore and the only bear species classified as a marine mammal. It delves into their unique adaptations, hunting strategies, and the challenges they...
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The Treaties of Chicago and the Battle at Wounded Knee
Dr. Forrester describes the circumstances surrounding the Treaties of Chicago in 1821 and 1833. She then tells the sad tale of the Battle at Wounded Knee.