1st Grade Videos (page 2)

What is a Food Chain?

Watch this video to learn about food chains. A food chain shows how energy moves from one living thing to another.

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Science

Magnetism

Forms of Energy: Light and Heat

Watch this video to learn about light and heat, two forms of energy. Energy makes things move or change.

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Science

Biology

Habitats and Ecosystems

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part III

This conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, co-author of God's Dream, is the third of four inspirational video clips (1:14) to share with your students.

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Pre-K

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Video Clip from "My Name Is Belle"

Watch a clip from the documentary film, My Name Is Belle, about Belle Yang. Share this video clip (1:14) with students so they can learn about the immigrant experience of Belle Yang, author and illustrator of Always Come Home to Me.

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Open Studios with Matt Tavares

Meet Matt Tavares, illustrator of Iron Hans: A Grimms' Fairy Tale, and learn about his collaboration for Lady Liberty in this video clip (2:02).

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Behind-the-Scenes: Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs

Go behind-the-scenes with Robert Sabuda and Matthew Reinhart, authors and illustrators of the pop-up book Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs, in this video clip (2:21).

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Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part II

This video clip (0:54) is second of a four-part conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, co-author of God's Dream.

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Pre-K

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Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part I

This video clip (1:51) is the first of a four-part conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu, co-author of God's Dream.

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Pre-K

K

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Authors Out Loud: Megan McDonald

Author Megan McDonald shares the true story behind one of the scenes from the Judy Moody series in this video clip (1:13).

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K

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Sticky Burr Theme Song

Get students excited about reading Sticky Burr: Adventures in Burrwood Forest with this animated video of the Sticky Burr theme song (0:51).

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Yuyi Morales Talks About Ladder to the Moon

Acclaimed children's book illustrator, Yuyi Morales, talks about her latest picture book with Maya Soetoro-Ng, Ladder to the Moon, in this video interview (4:59).

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Pre-K

K

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Maya Soetoro Ng Talks About Ladder to the Moon

Maya Soetoro-Ng discusses the inspiration for her debut picture book Ladder to the Moon in this video interview (5:56).

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Pre-K

K

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Bink and Gollie Book Trailer

Best-selling authors Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee, along with acclaimed illustrator Tony Fucile, introduce Bink and Gollie—an outrageously funny pair of friends—in this animated clip (1:53).

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Behind the Scenes with Lucy Cousins

Author and illustrator Lucy Cousins talks about drawing the beloved children's book character Maisy in this video interview (5:47).

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Pre-K

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Open Studios with Peter H. Reynolds

Peter H. Reynolds, illustrator of the Judy Moody series, explains his ideal work environment and illustrating techniques in this video (2:07).

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K

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Open Studios with Timothy Basil Ering

Timothy Basil Ering, illustrator of Necks Out for Adventure!, discusses his illustrating techniques in this video clip (1:32).

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Pre-K

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How Plants and Animals Get Energy

A food chain shows how energy passes from one living thing to another. Watch this video to learn how plants and animals get energy from the sun and each other.

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K

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Science

Energy and Matter

The Day and Night Pattern

Use this animation to help students visualize the day and night pattern.

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K

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Science

Earth Science

How Plants Grow From Seeds

Many plants grow from seeds. Watch this video to learn about the life cycle of a tree and a flower.

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K

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Science

Biology

Habitats and Ecosystems

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part IV

In this conversation, Archbishop Desmond Tutu discusses how people around the world long for the same things. This video clip (1:13) is the last in a four-part conversation.

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Pre-K

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What Plants Need to Live and Grow

This science video explains why plants need light, water, and space to live and grow.

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K

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Science

Biology

What Living Things Need

Watch this video to learn what all living things need: space, air, food, and water.

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K

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Science

Plants and Botany

Biology

Making Fairy Tales: P.J. Lynch on The Bee-man of Orn

Go inside the studio with master artist P.J. Lynch in this short film (15:36) about illustrating The Bee-man of Orn.

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Make Homemade Playdough for Your Classroom

Homemade playdough is easy (and fun!) to make! Save yourself some time and money at the craft store and try out these quick and easy playdough recipes using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need to get started:

• 1 cup water

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1/2 cup salt • 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

• Food coloring

• Saucepan

• 1 cup flour

• Plastic gloves

• Food coloring

Instructions:

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1st Grade Videos

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Grades

Type

What is a Food Chain?

Forms of Energy: Light and Heat

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part III

Video Clip from "My Name Is Belle"

Open Studios with Matt Tavares

Behind-the-Scenes: Encyclopedia Prehistorica: Dinosaurs

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part II

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part I

Authors Out Loud: Megan McDonald

Sticky Burr Theme Song

Yuyi Morales Talks About Ladder to the Moon

Maya Soetoro Ng Talks About Ladder to the Moon

Bink and Gollie Book Trailer

Behind the Scenes with Lucy Cousins

Open Studios with Peter H. Reynolds

Open Studios with Timothy Basil Ering

How Plants and Animals Get Energy

The Day and Night Pattern

How Plants Grow From Seeds

Conversation with Archbishop Desmond Tutu on God’s Dream, Part IV

What Plants Need to Live and Grow

What Living Things Need

Making Fairy Tales: P.J. Lynch on The Bee-man of Orn

Make Homemade Playdough for Your Classroom