Hypermedia Integration
Relative Advantages of using Hypermedia
Please view my vlog (video blog) post about the relative advantages of using hypermedia, including educational videos, in the classroom.
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Video Library
This collection of videos includes material appropriate for a 5th grade science classroom's unit on weather.
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1) The two videos in this series offer an introductory overview of the National Weather Service and basic weather terms. They also include an overview of wind, types of clouds and how storms form. Safety considerations are mentioned where appropriate.
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2) This NASA video highlights the connection between weather & climate. It provides examples and brief explanations of heat, air pressure, winds, and moisture that combine to produce our local weather. Additional OurWorld weather videos can be found at: http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips
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3) Video series from: http://www.discovery.com/video-topics/other/extreme-weather.htm
offers footage from a scientific and social-historical perspective of impressive (and scary) weather events such as extreme storms, hail, and lightning. |
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4) National Geographic provides us with a definition of weather with impressive film footage. It explains how the sun creates a "machine" of moving air and water, which exchange heat and moisture. Other weather terms, such as fronts, updrafts, pressure, and meteorology are explained as well.
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5) MyNASAData explains how clouds are formed and demonstrates a cloud-making experiment using liquid nitrogen. Students also learn how scientists classify clouds according to altitude and how clouds reflect or absorb light.
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6) This video from Mocomi Kids also shows how clouds are formed with animation, text, and narration. Concepts include condensation, water vapor, and cloud color. An additional video about
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7) This video clip offers quick footage of an in-class science experiment in which dyes are used to create a model of convection currents. A water-filled fish tank is placed over a bowl of hot water and a bowl of ice. This would be appropriate for students to try at home or in the absence of a teacher-led demo.
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8) This video from Untamedscience.com explains how climate is different from weather, and how some of the major climate patterns are developed all over the world to create specific biomes.
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9) This animated video, void of narration or dialogue, presents the effects of climate change in a student-friendly way. Students could be tasked with creating narration to accompany the video showing their understanding of the causes and effects of climate change. A similar video concept can be found here: http://youtu.be/wa58h4IJ6Hk
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10) Students around the world share what they are doing to spread awareness about global climate change as well as preventative measures they are undertaking. This offers a social studies connection to this scientific theme.
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11) Technical weather terms presented in a student-engaging rap song create by 6th grade teacher "Mr. Parr". This would be a great extension/enrichment activity for students wishing to learn more in-depth information about fronts, wind patterns, pressure systems, and global trends.
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12) Students experience the highly creative connections to be made between science (weather measurements), art, and music through Natalie Miebach's presentation about her creative endeavors.
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References (Video Sources)
1) NWSICT. (2010, October 29.) Weather for kids (part 1). Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1-Khi9i3UU&feature=youtube_gdata
3) Discovery. (n.d.) Classic Discovery video: Wonders of weather. Retrieved from http://www.discovery.com/video-topics/other/extreme-weather.htm 5) MyNASAData (2009, August 17.) Cool clouds. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MnxnOHCCic 7) TeacherAJH. (2008, March 26.) Convection currents. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xWWowXtuvA 9) Green College Online & Silverspace Animation. (2010, April 12.) Climate change in animation. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6uMUJfYiM4 11) ParrMr. (2011, July 24) Weather fronts song. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD4hSW2mys0 |
2) NASA eClips. (2009, June 22.) Our world: What is weather? Retrieved from http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/nasaeclips/search.html?terms=&category=1000
4) National Geographic. (n.d.) Earth: Weather 101. Retrieved from http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/science/earth-sci/weather-101-sci/ 6) MocomiKids. (2013, November 12.) What are clouds made of? (With narration). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ-5rNgaqYs 8) Rob Nelson Films. (2011, November 29.) World biomes: An introduction to climate. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZouWWVyz9v8 10) World Kids News. (2010, December 7.) World kids news climate change special. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z22I_rLh-H4&feature=youtube_gdata 12) TED. (July 2011). Nathalie Miebach: Art made of storms. Retrieved from http://www.ted.com/talks/nathalie_miebach |