Visual Learning Systems
Introduction to Reptiles
This video explores the world of reptiles, learning about their unique characteristics, adaptations, and their important role in our ecosystem. This video is part of the 9-part series, Complex Animals.
Odd Quartet
Listener's Guide To Carnival Of The Animals By Camille Saint-Säens - Movement 11 - The Pianists
Written in 1886, the Carnival of the Animals is a humorous piece by french composer Camille Saint-saens. The piece is made up of 14 different movements which represent different animals, however this video focuses specifically on the...
Visual Learning Systems
Features of Fish: Structures and Adaptations of Fishes
This colorful, lively series of videos explores the fascinating features of fishes. The major characteristics of this widely diverse group of vertebrates are described through the use of live-action video. Special attention is paid to...
Journey to the Microcosmos
Looking for Answers in the Skull of a Zebrafish
Looking for Answers in the Skull of a Zebrafish
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - The Three Flavors Of Minor Music Scales
Why are there three different kinds of minor music scales, what do they sound like and how are they different from one another? I try to answer all of those questions in today's Music Theory Crash Course.
Hip Hughes History
ISIS: A New Caliphate in the Middle East?
ISIS is now calling themselves the Islamic State and is claiming a new Caliphate with its new leader, Caliph Ibrahim. In this short primer we take a look at the history of the word Caliphate and evaluate the worthiness of the recently...
Two Minute Music Theory
Major Scale vs. Ionian Mode - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #29
The Major scale and the Ionian mode share a lot. Pitch collection, home note, key signature. So, are they the same? We find out today on Two Minute Music Theory. Season 3, Episode 8
Odd Quartet
How Intervals Work - Part 2
Identifying music intervals can be one of the more confusing things about learning music theory for the first time. In this video we will look at an easier way to find the names of intervals using the major scale as a reference point....
Two Minute Music Theory
Ionian Mode vs. Major Scale
What is the Difference between the Ionian Mode and the Major Scale
Visual Learning Systems
What Is a Reptile?: Where Do Reptiles Live?
This exciting video uses captivating footage to illustrate the exciting features of snakes, lizards, and turtles in their natural habitats. Concepts and terminology: cold-blooded, scales, shell, and eggs.
Brave Wilderness
Is this Bird a Living Dinosaur?
On this episode of Breaking Trail, Coyote has the opportunity to get face to face with a modern day Dinosaur, the Cassowary! The Southern Cassowary is endangered in its native range of Papua New Guinea and Northern Australia and is...
Curated Video
Force and Extension Experiments: Analyzing Results and Understanding the Relationship
This video is the second lecture presentation on force and extension experiments. The presenter analyzes the results obtained from the previous presentation on the extension of a spring versus the force applied to it. The video goes on...
Visual Learning Systems
Measuring Mass and Volume: Measuring Weight
This program begins by discussing common ways mass and volume are measured in the home. The video highlights how mass and volume are measured with various types of equipment in the school science lab. Some of the different tools used to...
Two Minute Music Theory
Symmetry In Music - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #53
Music can often be quite symmetrical, which is great, because humans tend to love symmetry. Season 4, Episode 4
Mr Henry's Music World
Scales on Piano for Beginners G Major Scale
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Two Minute Music Theory
What Is The Dorian Mode - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #30
On our tour of the Modes, we come today to the Dorian Mode. We'll look at how to build it, some things we can do with it, and some music that uses the mode. Season 3, Episode 10
The Wall Street Journal
Neri Oxman’s City of the Future
Architect Neri Oxman discusses her vision for a future where science, technology and organic design work together to counteract climate change in urban areas.
Two Minute Music Theory
FAQ #1: How Did The Notes Get Their Names?
I've gotten a lot of questions over the last 5 years. Some of them more than others, so today I'm starting an FAQ series. The note names in Western Music seem to be a little off? Why is the key with no sharps or flats C major and not A...
Curated Video
High Performance Scientific Computing with C 1.5: Linear Equations and Matrix Methods
How can we invert a matrix? How fast can we do it? • Learn why matrix inversion is useful • See how to invert a matrix numerically • Learn how expensive matrix inversion is
Two Minute Music Theory
The Major Scale Formula - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #25
What are major scales? How do we build them? Why should you never use E# Major? Is there a Formula for Major Scales? All this and more today on Two Minute Music Theory! Season 3, Episode 3