Video: The Education of an Explorer
Here’s a short video with about the early life of Christopher Columbus. At the end there is a writing prompt for grades 3rd through 7th. The content is classroom appropriate. Continue reading
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The Bellybutton of the World
A short film about a special place in Earth history and mythology – The Bellybutton of the World.
Phlox Phlicker Presents “Ancient Astronomers”
Here’s the first of Phlox Phlicker’s series on important astronomers. You’ll be surprised how one of Earth’s oldest sciences got started more as a religion and belief system. Watch this and you’ll find out how the planets got named, why a week has seven days and… well a lot of other cool stuff.
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The Awesome Animated Alphabet
Here is an awesome example of students becoming teachers. A group of 4th and 5th graders created an 8 minute animated film illustrating the alphabet. They wrote, storyboarded and animated the entire film and then presented it to the K-2nd grade teachers at their school. Enjoy!