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Weather
Dr. Forrester explains how meteorologists use weather patterns and other events to predict the weather.
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The Zero Property and the Identity Property
Mr. Addit explains the zero property and the identity property.
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Making Metric Measurements
Mr. Addit provides information about measuring with the metric scale. He then measures length, perimeter, and area.
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Calculating the Area
Mr. Addit explains how to calculate the area of a square and a rectangle.
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Discovering Perimeter
Mr. Addit explains how to calculate the perimeter of a square and a rectangle. He then gives examples of calculating the perimeters of three-sided, five-sided, and six-sided shapes.
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Review for You: Measurement
Mr. Addit reviews measurement of temperature, customary length, and perimeter and area of squares and rectangles.
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Multiplying Decimals: Test Your Knowledge
In this video we provide practice test questions and answers relating to multiplying decimals so you can test your knowledge on the topic!
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How to Find the Area of a Parallelogram
This video will explain how to find the area of a parallelogram, what a parallelogram is and provides a visual demonstration of why the formula for the area of a parallelogram works. Practice questions and answers are at the end of the...
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What Brain Damage Reveals About Language
Language is really more related to the brain than any other part of the body. It's where language "happens." Whether you're shaping words with your mouth, signing them with your hands, or writing them on paper, the bulk of the work is...
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Why the Dragon is Central to Chinese Culture
The Chinese dragon is one of the world’s most globally recognized monsters. Playing a major role throughout Chinese history, they were both creators and destroyers and controlled the elements. They've influenced everything from politics...
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El Silbón: The Deadly Whistler of the South American Grasslands
The “Terror of the Plain,” this emaciated, whistling devil is cursed to wander the South American countryside carrying the bones of his victims. Intimately tied to the cattle ranching history of Latin America, the myth of El Silbón...
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Entering Austria’s Painted Crypt
Discover the bright and art-adorned crypt of Altenburg Abbey in Austria, where intricate frescoes reveal a paradoxical blend of beauty and mortality.
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How Japan Keeps Millions of Residents Safe From Floods
Discover Japan's innovative solution to potential floods with the world's largest underground water facility near Tokyo
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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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Saving the Guthega skink, A battle against climate change
Discover the plight of the Guthega skink, facing threats from habitat loss, climate change, and human activity.
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Restoring Touch, Breakthroughs in Prosthetic Technology
Discover how groundbreaking research is bringing the sense of touch back to prosthetic limbs, transforming lives.
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Human and Environment Interactions
Dr. Forrester describes the ways that severe environmental conditions, such as earthquakes, wildfires, mudslides, and droughts, challenged settlers in the United States. She talks about how the Hoover Dam was built for flood control. She...
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Chicago
Dr. Forrester tells the story of the Father of Chicago, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable. She describes this remarkable man and his contributions to building the city of Chicago.
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The Western Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Western Region of the United States. She describes the major physical features of this, the largest geographical region of our country.
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The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.
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The Federal Government and the United States Military
Dr. Forrester talks about the responsibilities of the federal government and explains that one of these responsibilities is overseeing the United States military. She describes the value of our military and its development.
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Indian Reservations
Dr. Forrester talks about the history of the Indian reservations in the United States and what the reservations are like today.