The Guardian
Queenstown Unites in Hope During an Uncertain Time
The closure of the Mount Lyell mine in Queenstown, Tasmania left hundreds without jobs and spurred people to leave in search of employment. In the midst of thies stress and uncertainty, organizers of the Queenstown Heritage and Arts...
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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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The Park: Past, Present, and Future
Mr. Griot introduces the students to past, present, and future verb tenses.
MarketWatch
Is renting the new buying? It depends on where you live
Rising home prices and high interest rates have made renting cheaper than owning in top metropolitan areas. In the ongoing debate of renting versus owning, here's what to consider in today's competitive market.
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How the Thirteen Colonies Became Fifty States
Dr. Forrester tells the history of the thirteen colonies and how those original colonies became states. She tells the story of Jamestown, the first English settlement in the New World.
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The Spanish Missions in America
Dr. Forrester tells about the Spanish missionaries who built missions throughout the Americas and talks about how those missions functioned.
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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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Parks and Recreation, Planning Department, and Public Works
Dr. Forrester provides an overview of the department of parks and recreation, the planning department, and the public works department and what they do to maintain and improve the community.
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Volunteerism and Your Community
Dr. Forrester describes the concept of volunteerism and how it can make a community better.
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City, Country, or Somewhere in Between?
Dr. Forrester talks about categorizing areas by their populations. Cities have a denser population of people and are characterized by taller buildings.
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My Neighborhoods Geography
Humans have had a significant impact on their environment. Housing developments, urban sprawl, roads, and more have made changes to local geography.
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Bird’s Eye View
Dr. Forrester talks about aerial photography and how it gives us a clear picture of the earth.
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The Growth of a Nation
Dr. Forrester explains that the United States became a country in 1783 after seven hard fought years of the American Revolution. The original thirteen colonies became thirteen states. The United States grew to a total of fifty states as...
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Finding the Area of a Triangle
This video explains how to find the area of a triangle when we are given the lengths of the base and vertical height. We also explain how the formula works. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.
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Finding the Area of a Square or Rectangle
In this video we explain how to find the area of a square or rectangle; what area means and how to calculate it. Practice questions and answers are provided at the end of the video.
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Finding the Area of a Compound Shape
This video explains what compound / composite shapes are and how to find the area of compound shapes. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the video.
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How to Find the Area of a Trapezoid Using Triangles and a Rectangle
In this math video we will learn how to find the area of a trapezoid using triangles and a rectangle. We will use a four part constructed response math test question to model how to find the area of a trapezoid by decomposing it into a...
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Finding Surface Area of a Rectangular Prism
In this math video we will be finding the surface area of a rectangular prism. We will begin by understanding that surface area is the sum of the areas of all the faces of the shape. We will identify the six faces of the given net of a...
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How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram
In this math video we will learn how to find the area of a parallelogram. We will begin by identifying the formula for the area of a parallelogram; A=bh. We will understand that bh represents b multiplied by h. We will review how to...
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Proof of the Pythagorean Theorem Using Squares
In this math video we will determine the proof of the Pythagorean Theorem using squares. We will be present with an image created from three squares connected at their vertices to form a right triangle in the center. We will be presented...
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Area and Volume of a Prism
In this math video we will find the area of a the base of a prism & the volume of a prism. We will begin this three part question by finding the area of the base of a square prism. We will review all measurements to be sure they are in...
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How to Find the Radius of a Circle from the Area
In this math video we will learn how to find the radius of a circle from the area of a circle. We will be provided with the area of a circle in terms of pi and asked the measurement of the radius. We will review and use the formula for...
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Interview Question and Answer: What Can You Bring To The Company?
Are you preparing for a job interview and wondering how to answer the question 'What can you bring to the company'? This video breaks down how to confidently and effectively respond to this common interview question. You'll learn how to...