Thing 7: Video

Blinkx has some wonderful, educational videos. The only drawback is that most are preceeded by advertising. I watched video on dinosaurs, Mars, volcanoes and other science topics.
I was unable to view or download video selections from the National Archive link, but had no trouble when I searched GoogleVideo directly for individual subjects however. These were wonderful, authentic historical selections which will be very helpful in the classroom.

PBS had amazing video, including this one on the migration of butterflies which would have application in the elementary classroom. Just the introduction to the NOVA program would be enough for the younger students. I also like the fact that you can see the transcripts. It doesn't appear as though these videos can be downloaded, only shared by link or purchased from PBS.

Totlol has some cute commercial videos for the younger ones, including some Thomas the Train shorts which could be used in character education contexts, however, there are changes in the works for this site, with the possibility of fees being charged in the future. Joining is required to view content.

Google video is easy to search, manipulate, and download. Here is a short 1 minute video on the Masai people of Tanzania that could be used in a geography class.

NeoK12 had wonderful, short, educational options like this one on the northern lights which is difficult to explain but has more value for students to see.
SchoolTube had this cute student-made book review on One Potato, Two Potato, the Bluebonnet Award winner this year. It seems to be a good forum for student-published work.