This video does an excellent job of showing what an incredible feat it is to put a rover onto Mars. It provides a human aspect (the sadness of a failed trial; the elation of successfully putting a rover on Mars) that I haven't often seen in science-fact videos. It really helps the kids connect with the technical aspects of the material.
This is a Steve Spengler video from YouTube. It's a short demonstration that, as a hook at the beginning of a lesson, goes a long way toward getting kids excited about convection (believe it or not). ATTENTION: This video will get blocked if you use any web browser but Internet Explorer.
You tube and hulu are both great to show quick interest grabing videos to introduce a concept. They also can be used to reinforce during the whole process of the lesson. Kids are so into technology these days that we have to grow with them.
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