Thing #20

At the Arboretum we often use YouTube videos during class. So many people make videos of their expereinces with nature that it's easy for us to find what we need. A very interesting one we viewed this summer is Battle at Kruger. It's an amature video shot by a woman on safari. It's so amazing that National Geographic wanted it!


I also found some useful videos on TeacherTube. Since TeacherTube is accessible while in SBISD it's a great place to find videos for class. I like the shorter video clips that can be used to get students' attention and get them ready for a topic. Here are two videos I found about the relationship between the moon and the Earth. They include former astronauts talking about walking on the moon.





This video is a rap about long division. Many students struggle with the steps to long division, this could be a fun way to help them remember. It's a video of kids rapping and the only problem is sometimes they go too fast, but it's worth a look.



It's wonderful to have access to so many video options. We've used United Streaming for awhile, but sometimes you just need quick videos. TeacherTube and YouTube offer many short videos that may help enhance your lessons.