Instructional Video4:03
Curated Video

The History and Evolution of Sailboats: From Ancient Wayfinding to Modern Innovations

3rd - 12th
This video explores the history of sailboats, from ancient times to the modern era. It highlights the early forms of sailing and the techniques used for navigation without modern tools. The video also discusses key innovations that have...
Instructional Video3:56
Curated Video

Traveling by Air and Water

3rd - 8th
Ms. Mapple describes many ways to travel by land or air.
Instructional Video4:48
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Representing Fractions as Unit Fractions Using an Area Model

K - 5th
In this lesson, students learn how to represent fractions as a sum of unit fractions using an area model. They are taught that the denominator of a fraction represents the total number of parts in the whole, while the numerator...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Anatomy of a Sailboat

Pre-K - Higher Ed
For thousands of years, humans have used sailboats to navigate through oceans, seas, and lakes. Explore the history and components of the sailboats and understand how they harness the power of the wind to propel the boat. This video also...
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: Sailing

3rd - 8th
Compare and contrast three different sailing directions: running, broad reach and close hauled. Watch kids use the scientific method to find out which of these is the fastest sailing direction and why.