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This is an Industrial Revolution Inventions Timeline from 1712 to 1942 that includes many vintage images. (03:31)
Found by teresahopson in Industrial Revolution
September 3, 2011 at 02:35 PM
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The western civilization is based on the Greeks. The Greek inventions changed the world and set the foundations of the modern world.(Amateur video with many good slides and text.) No narration. (05:02)
Found by adrumm in Ancient Greek Inventions
April 29, 2010 at 10:39 AM
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Three-part series about ancient Chinese inventions. Viewer can see all three parts from this location. Professional video with a great deal of information.
Found by adrumm in Ancient Chinese Inventions
May 22, 2010 at 01:16 PM
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In this video clip, learn how during the 'roaring' 1920s, inventions like home refrigeration and penicillin sent America into the modern age. (01:34)
Found by CourtneyMorrison in The Roaring 20s
August 26, 2012 at 01:09 AM
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A news report about Y2K to 2010 and the changes brought about by electronic inventions. Also documents the stages of the recession of the decade. (03:18)
Found by adrumm in Recent Events in the U.S. (2000-Present)
April 29, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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This is a two-minute amateur video that shows drawings of several inventions from US inventors before the Civil War. The video features slides, drawings, and narration.
Found by adrumm in Exploration and Expansion (1783-1860)
May 14, 2010 at 08:26 AM
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Thomas Edison, father of the light bulb and motion picture, was granted an astounding 400 patents in a prolific 8-year period. But not all his ideas were good ones.Find out about the Wizard of Menlo Park's most bizarre failed inventions. The video does not mention his political views. Should be a good video to show students that not always all ideas are successful and to never give up. (04:09)
Found by freealan in Edison, Thomas
November 12, 2011 at 10:02 AM
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What has America contributed to the world of inventions? This video includes slides and upbeat music showing many inventions given to the world by the United States. The slides give the inventions, inventor, and fact. (06:16)
Found by adrumm in Influence of Inventions
May 14, 2010 at 08:34 AM
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From toothbrushes to razors, plastics are found in countless household
items; however, this moldable material has played a critical role in
America's war efforts during World War Two. Nylon and other inventions are explored. It is a good video to show students to keep all their notes as they may come in handy later as well as to examine the many roles plastic technology played in the war.
Found by freealan in Inventions of War
November 12, 2011 at 10:10 AM
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Here is a video about the first inventions of the Industrial Revolution. Music: "What a Difference the Sun Makes" by Electric Needle Room. (03:55)
Found by mattbeat in U.S. Industrial Revolution
September 11, 2017 at 03:28 PM
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The Greatest American Inventions are shown here with slides and text with background music. A little more than half of the slides show the authentic inventions while others are more modern images of the inventions. Fair quality video. (10:01)
Found by adrumm in Misc. Inventions
April 30, 2010 at 02:21 PM
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The Industrial Revolution sparked a wave of American inventions including the telegraph and the steam boat are the subject of this two minute video. The importance of the Erie Canal is shown and how it make the Port of New York a major trading center.
Found by freealan in U.S. Industrial Revolution
February 28, 2011 at 08:30 PM
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This 2:25 long video is a "Ben Franklin" talking to a second grade class. The essence is a listing and explanation of some of Franklin's inventions.
Found by freealan in Franklin, Benjamin
February 28, 2011 at 08:00 PM
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This video is an introduction that lasts 5 minutes, but the whole video is (58:43). It shows the development of China and its people both in terms of geography, the culture, and history as a background to its inventions. Students would benefit from having a map of the country to help show where certain events occur. A good overview video for studying China.
Found by freealan in China
December 31, 2010 at 06:14 PM
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Where science fiction becomes science fact - that is the place Hank is exploring in today's episode of SciShow. Many inventions we use today were first imagined in stories that described fantastical futures. Hank talks about the origins of four of these: the cell phone, the submarine, the 'telemanipulator' (or robot arm), and the taser. Blast off for knowledge! (10:28)
Found by teresahopson in Misc. Inventions
July 30, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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This one minute video shows how bamboo sails and other sailing inventions were made by the Chinese. It also shows how the ideas were copied.
Found by freealan in China
August 13, 2011 at 12:06 PM
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This four-minute video is full of the many inventions that shows how the space program has resulted in numerous inventions as well as bringing to students the opportunity to dream. Students might want to do a research project on this inventions or write to their federal officials about funding for the space program.
Found by freealan in Misc. Inventions
June 16, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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Learn about some amazing inventions by black people. In this episode of Kids Black History, we look into some everyday objects that were created by black men and women. Some of these items may take you by surprise as you may not know some of the brilliant contributions black people have brought to society with their awesome inventions.Take a journey into history with KidsBlackHistory and look into this great list of inventions by black people. (06:34)
Found by teresahopson in Black History Month
February 11, 2021 at 04:52 PM
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Everything around us is made out of some kind of material, and there are many different types--metals, woods, and plastics--and many varieties of each. In the program, Bill Nye shares the history and technology of some of the most common materials we encounter. Many are the building blocks of our homes, buildings, cars, toys, and furniture. Without them, our lives would be significantly different.
Found by grazianione in Influence of Inventions
June 3, 2010 at 06:08 PM
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Information about the invention of the wheel. The video discusses the history of the wheel and how it has been used throughout history sparking the Industrial revolution.
Found by grazianione in Influence of Inventions
June 9, 2010 at 11:49 AM
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In this interactive activity adapted from A Science Odyssey, learn how technology in the home has changed through the years. Scroll through a timeline from 1900 to 2010 to explore technological innovations in the home (such as phonographs, telephones, refrigerators, radios, televisions, and computers), and read about how they were developed and adapted and how they changed the way people live.
Found by Mrs Jefferies in Influence of Inventions
May 22, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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Toledo inventor Michael J.Owens (1859-1923) invented a much more efficient glass bottling machine which helped end child labor and revolutionized glass making. (07:49)
Found by monteb in Child Labor
April 12, 2010 at 03:40 PM
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The aerosol spray can is used for everything from paint to shaving cream, but it was originally designed to save lives not fight body odor. Originally called the "bug bomb", the spray can was invented during WWII and played a critical role in protecting U.S. soldiers from mosquitoes carrying malaria. Run time: 3 minutes
Found by begamatt in Inventions of War
March 26, 2010 at 06:23 PM
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From DVDs to TIVO to GPS and the WWW, this video shows you how these gadgets got started. It will take you way back to the end of the 20th century and the beginning of today's trendy technologies. (44:00)
Found by begamatt in Influence of Inventions
March 26, 2010 at 05:54 PM
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During World War II, General Dwight Eisenhower called the Jeep one of America's most important weapons. This short video describes the origins of the original Jeep and even addresses how it received it's funny name! (U.S. soldiers shortened the term "general purpose vehicle" to "GP" then "Jeep") Run time: 2 minutes
Found by begamatt in Inventions of War
March 26, 2010 at 06:29 PM
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