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Careers in Film: Behind the Scenes

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Watch as independent filmmaker Ursula Burton and her four sisters work together producing, directing, writing and starring in their own movies. They handle crucial elements of marketing and distribution for their film, Temps.

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9-Year-Old Math Genius Goes to College (2:04)

Watch this video about a 9-year-old math genius that is going to college. March Tian Boedihardjo is a true child prodigy, a math and statistics genius who was recently enrolled at Hong Baptist University; this makes Boedihardjo the youngest student... More »

How Locksmiths Work (1:08)

Ever wonder how locksmiths and lock picking works? Ride along with a locksmith and learn more about lock picking in this video from HowStuffWorks.

Hazard Pay: Getting Rough at the Bar (2:22)

On Discovery Channel's series, "Hazard Pay," host Curt Doussett employs the skills he learned while training to be a bouncer when things get rough and rowdy at a biker bar.

Careers in Film: Making Magic (10:51)

In this segment, production designer Stuart Wertzel reveals the methods behind the craft of being a top production designer. Stuart sketches his design, puts together a model of a set and works with the art department to create the scene.

Careers in Film: The Movies (0:57)

Watch as students discuss why they like going to the movies. This clip also presents questions to consider while watching the rest of the series.

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Literacy and DRTA: Identifying Headings (3:17)

The DRTA helps students identify headings and prompts them for more information.

Literacy and DRTA: The Meaning of DRTA (1:31)

The DRTA stands for "directed reading and thinking activity."

Literacy and DRTA: Guiding Students (1:24)

The DRTA is often used to guide students through informational text.

Literacy and Using Symbols: Useful Cues (0:41)

Symbols can be useful cues for mental imagery and recollection.

Literacy and Using Symbols: Incorporating Symbols (1:15)

Incorporating symbols into daily classroom instruction greatly aids students' literacy development.

Literacy and Using Symbols: The Role of Symbols (1:56)

Various symbols are used in virtually all courses and are integral to the learning process.

Literacy and Using Symbols: The Importance of Symbols (1:16)

Watch students profess their love for symbols in this video.

Literacy and Using Symbols: Everyday Symbols (1:24)

Symbols can be found in almost every aspect of everyday life.

Literacy and Using Symbols: Benefits of Using Symbols (0:50)

Check out this video on the benefits of using symbols in the classroom.

Literacy and Using Symbols: From Symbols to Content (2:01)

It is important to apply student's newfound knowledge of symbols to content.