This video explores the various disciplines of engineering and can be used to introduce engineering careers to students. It provides an overview of different engineering fields such as mechanical, civil, chemical and electrical engineering. The video highlights the diverse work engineers do and may inspire students to learn more about potential engineering careers.

1. Video Selection Rubric
Allison, William
Conquistadors – The Fall of the Aztecs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dVhgLVbbH4&feature=related
Subject Area Grade Level
Middle Grades Social Studies 6th
This video is a commentary on the role Hernan Cortez played in the conquest of Mexico
by the Spanish. This video will be used as an introduction to the unit as the students
explore the motives behind the invasion. I believe this video will spark the interest of
the students and inspire them to read and study in order to form their own opinions.
SS6H1 – The student will describe the impact if European contact on Latin
America.
a. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the
Spanish and the Aztecs and the Incas and the roles of Cortes,
Montezuma, Pizarro, and Atahualpa
Use the descriptors on page 330 of your textbook to help you evaluate your
video with the following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation
for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with X
Standards
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate X
Language
Interest Level & X
Engagement
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

2. Video Selection Rubric
Name:
Williams, Heather
Title of Video:
Factoring
Internet address:
http://www.brainpop.com/math/numbersandoperations/factoring/preview.weml
Subject Area Grade Level
Math 5th
Brief Description:
This video is one that I use before teaching factoring to my students. It provides a great definition and
explanation of factoring to the students. I use Brainpop videos very often in my classroom. (Brainpop is not
a free video site, but you may sign up for a free trial. It also offers some free videos.)
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
M5N1. Students will further develop their understanding of whole numbers.
a. Classify the set of counting numbers into subsets with distinguishing
characteristics (odd/even, prime/composite).
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following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

3. Video Selection Rubric
Name:
Campbell, Ashley
Title of Video:
Water Cycle with Illustrations [Official Video] ~ Mister C
Internet address:
http://youtu.be/j-eniAxM-GQ
Subject Area Grade Level
Science 4th Grade
Brief Description:
This video is a rap/dance song of the water cycle. It has great visuals that represent the songs meaning.
This video would be good to show after you have gone over the individual parts of the water cycle. Then
students can see a visual representation of the whole cycle together with a catchy song. One teacher
posted that this song was good for her class because of its rhythmic quality and her class is made of
several rhythmic learners.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
S4E3. Students will differentiate between the states of water and how they relate to the water cycle
and weather.
a. Demonstrate how water changes states from solid (ice) to liquid (water) to gas (water
vapor/steam) and changes from gas to liquid to solid.
b. Identify the temperatures at which water becomes a solid and at which water becomes a
gas.
c. Investigate how clouds are formed.
d. Explain the water cycle (evaporation, condensation, and precipitation).
e. Investigate different forms of precipitation and sky conditions. (rain, snow, sleet, hail,
clouds, and fog).
Use the descriptors on page 330 of your textbook to help you evaluate your video with the
following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards x
Accurate & Current x
Information
Age Appropriate Language x
Interest Level & Engagement x
Technical Quality x
Ease of Use x
(student or teacher)
Bias Free x
Pacing Appropriate x

4. Organization x
Video Selection Rubric
Name:
Walbert, Leslie
Title of Video:
Pollution is Killing Us
Internet address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfCRAUNcOzk&feature=related
Subject Area Grade Level
Effects of Pollution 3rd Grade
Brief Description:
This is a digital story that shows different ways people in America pollute. It is used as a way to motivate
people to be more proactive in recycling and preventing pollution. This is a shocking representation of
how much pollution is in America. It gives factual data about the causes of pollution and lists ideas on
how to prevent it.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
S3L2. Students will recognize the effects of pollution and humans on the environment.
Use the descriptors on page 330 of your textbook to help you evaluate your video with the
following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

5. Video Selection Rubric
Type your name in this box. Shelnutt, Andrea
Title of Video:
Type your title in this box. “Plant Parts, Song”
Internet address:
Type the url of the video in this box. http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?
VideoID=23078&CategoryID=6302
Subject Area Grade Level
Earth Science 1st
Brief Description:
This is a brief video addressing the simple parts of a plant. It is a song and picture representation format. It
could be used to introduce the parts of a plant to students and used throughout the lesson. If used
throughout the lesson, students will memorize the parts of a plant to a kid-friendly song. In addition, this
video could be used as a motivational aspect to the lesson as well.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
List the Georgia Performance Standard(s) addressed in your lesson in this box.
S1L1. Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals.
a. Identify the basic needs of a plant.
1. Air
2. Water
3. Light
4. Nutrients
b. Identify the basic needs of an animal.
1. Air
2. Water
3. Food
4. Shelter
c. Identify the parts of a plant—root, stem, leaf, and flower.
d. Compare and describe various animals—appearance, motion, growth, basic needs.
Use the descriptors on page 330 of your textbook to help you evaluate your video with the
following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards x
Accurate & Current x
Information
Age Appropriate Language x
Interest Level & Engagement x
Technical Quality x
Ease of Use x
(student or teacher)
Bias Free x
Pacing Appropriate x

6. Organization x
Video Selection Rubric
Womack, Amy
Title of Video:
Mr. Duey- Fractions
Internet address:
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=1485&CategoryID=1964
Subject Area Grade Level
Math 5th
Brief Description:
This video is a catchy rap performed by the famous Mr. Duey. In this video he uses rap to show students
how to change improper fractions to mixed numbers and he also shows students how to change proper
fractions to decimals and then to percents. These are difficult concepts for 5 th grade students to
understand but Mr. Duey does a great job at explaining the process through his rap video.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
M5N4. Students will continue to develop their understanding of the meaning of
common fractions and compute with them.
a. Understand division of whole numbers can be represented as a fraction (a/b=
a ÷ b).
h. Use fractions (proper and improper) and decimals interchangeably.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

7. Video Selection Rubric
Allison, William
Title of Video:
Conquistadors – The Fall of the Aztecs
Internet address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dVhgLVbbH4&feature=related
Subject Area Grade Level
Middle Grades Social Studies 6th
Brief Description:
This video is a commentary on the role Hernan Cortez played in the conquest of Mexico by the Spanish.
This video will be used as an introduction to the unit as the students explore the motives behind the
invasion. I believe this video will spark the interest of the students and inspire them to read and study in
order to form their own opinions.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
SS6H1 – The student will describe the impact if European contact on Latin America.
b. Describe the encounter and consequences of the conflict between the
Spanish and the Aztecs and the Incas and the roles of Cortes, Montezuma,
Pizarro, and Atahualpa
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

8. Video Selection Rubric
Type your name in this box. (Lastname, Firstname) McPhee, Lillie
Title of Video:
Type your title in this box. On The Go Snack Boxes
Internet address:
Type the url of the video in this box. http://www.youtube.com/embed/AGrczY8AMJc
Subject Area Grade Level
Fill in subject area here. Healthy Educ Fill in grade level here. K - 12
Brief Description:
Type a brief description of the video of the video and how it is to be used in the lesson in this box. For
example: Is the video used for motivation? Does the video demonstrate a procedure? Does the video
include commentary from an expert? There are many possible reasons to include video.
The student in the video won first place by participating in the USDA MyPlate Fruits and Veggies Video. It
shows how to add fruits and vegetables to your diet without spending extra money.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
List the Georgia Performance Standard(s) addressed in your lesson in this box.
HE1.6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
HE1.7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce
health risks.
HE1.8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards
X
Accurate & Current
Information X
Age Appropriate Language
X
Interest Level & Engagement
X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use
(student or teacher) X
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

9. Video Selection Rubric
Taylor, Caramy
Title of Video:
Basic Needs of a Plant
Internet address:
http://www1.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?
video_id=239623&title=Basic_Needs_of_a_Plant&vpkey=c84cc6d55f
Subject Area Grade Level
Science 1
Brief Description:
The video is used as an instructional tool that explains the standard with commentary from a teacher.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
S1L1. Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals.
a. Identify the basic needs of a plant.
1. Air
2. Water
3. Light
4. Nutrients
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

10. Video Selection Rubric
Komanecky, Lara
Title of Video:
The Marketing Mix Song (Business Studies take on Paparazzi by Lady Gaga)
Internet address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFENz_nnrq8
Subject Area Grade Level
Business and Computer Science 8th Grade
Brief Description:
This video is mainly used for motivational and introductory tool to be used at the beginning of a marketing
unit. It is a marketing parody of Lady Gaga’s song, Paparazzi. The video is a fun way to first introduce
marketing into the 8th grade classroom. Students respond well to the video since it is a parody of a popular
song. This video shows all four elements of the marketing mix listed below and provides an excellent
introduction to sub-standards B and C below.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
MSBCS-BCSIII-10: The students will examine the basics of marketing.
A) List and describe the four elements of the marketing mix.
B) Explain the importance of target market relative to cultural diversity
C) Address the elements of the marketing mix utilizing desktop publishing, word processing and/or
webpage application.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

11. Video Selection Rubric
Taylor, Niki
Geology Kitchen: The 3 Types of Rocks
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pg_jKJFbA2A
Subject Area Grade Level
Science – Rocks 3rd Grade
Brief Description:
This video demonstrates the differences between the three types of rocks. Geologist Devin Dennie uses an
ordinary kitchen and food products to demonstrate how each rock is formed beneath the Earth’s surface.
The demonstrations are detailed and presented in a fun, creative way. The video will be shown after
completing the introductions of each type of rock. It will serve as a review of the different rock
formations.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
Earth Science
S3E1. Students will investigate the physical attributes of rocks and soils.
a. Explain the difference between a rock and a mineral.
b. Recognize the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observation (shape, color,
texture), measurement, and simple tests (hardness).
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards
X
Accurate & Current
Information X
Age Appropriate Language
X
Interest Level & Engagement
X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use
(student or teacher) X
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

12. Video Selection Rubric
Cowart, Effie Alanna
Title of Video:
Homophones
Internet address:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0VpP7VxtYg
Subject Area Grade Level
Language Arts- Homophones 2nd Grade
Brief Description:
This video provides examples of homophones. It is a song and picture representation format. The video also
demonstrates appropriate ways to use homophones. This kid friendly song can help students remember
that homophones are words that sound the same are not the same.
Georgia Performance Standard(s):
ELA2R3 The student acquires and uses grade-level words to communicate effectively. The student
c. Recognizes and applies the appropriate usage of homophones, homographs, antonyms, and synonyms.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards
X
Accurate & Current
Information X
Age Appropriate Language
X
Interest Level & Engagement
X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use
(student or teacher) X
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X

13. Video Selection Rubric
Kahley, Chris
Careers In Engineering
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQzPfib7YyA
Subject Area Grade Level
Fill in subject area here. Fill in grade level here.
Brief Description:
This video explores the various disciplines of engineering. Video can be used as a starter in a lesson that
describes each engineering discipline and what it involves. The video show experts from several different
fields of engineering talking about what they do and what expectation one should have if entering their
field. The best thing about this video is that the engineers are very diverse. There are male and female
engineers of several ethnicities, which is good for the students to see that anyone can enter this career
field.
Performance Standard(s):
ENGR-FET1 – Students will describe the career pathways that are encompassed by Georgia
Engineering and Technology Education.
(a) Identify potential career opportunities related to engineering and technology.
(b) Explain the educational requirements and professional expectations associated with a chosen
technological career path.
(c) Participate in co-curricular and extracurricular activities related to career interests.
(d) Participate in hands-on activities related to multiple engineering and technology pathways.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards x
Accurate & Current x
Information
Age Appropriate Language x
Interest Level & Engagement x
Technical Quality x
Ease of Use x
(student or teacher)
Bias Free x
Pacing Appropriate x
Organization x

14. Video Selection Rubric
Hyers, Jenna
Cell Structures
http://www.brainpop.com/science/cellularlifeandgenetics/cellstructures/
Subject Area Grade Level
Science 5th
The video on Cell Structures will be used to introduce (activator) the topic to the students and as a
motivation tool. Also, it can be used to connect previous knowledge and relate the information to the real
world. For example the video compares the cell to a small factory as it describes the parts and how they
are like different parts of a factory.
S5L3. Students will diagram and label parts of various cells (plant, animal, single-celled,
multi-celled).
b. Identify parts of a plant cell (membrane, wall, cytoplasm, nucleus, chloroplasts) and of an
animal cell (membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus) and determine the function of the parts.
Use the descriptors on page 330 of your textbook to help you evaluate your video with the
following rubric. Type an “X” in each row to indicate your evaluation for each rating area.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards X
Accurate & Current
X
Information
Age Appropriate Language X
Interest Level & Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use
X
(student or teacher)
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization
X

15. Video Selection Rubric
Abernathy, Theresa
The Attack on Pearl Harbor
http://www.watchknowlearn.org/Video.aspx?VideoID=27327&CategoryID=4214
Subject Area Grade Level
World History 10th Grade
The video I chose depicts the events of December 7, 1941 and how we were propelled into battle during
World War 2. The video will be used in addition to lecture about the events of WW 2. Students love to
see visuals and this subject is one that they find very interesting. The commentary that accompanies the
selection is content related and informative to those events. The video also includes footage of FDR’s
infamous speech regarding the attack on Pearl Harbor.
This video could also be used to introduce the unit or as a supplement to question prior knowledge of the
subject.
SSWH18 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the global political, economic, and social
impact of World War II.
a. Describe the major conflicts and outcomes; include Pearl Harbor, El-Alamein, Stalingrad, D-Day,
Guadalcanal, the Philippines, and the end of the war in Europe and Asia.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards x
Accurate & Current x
Information
Age Appropriate Language x
Interest Level & Engagement x
Technical Quality x
Ease of Use x
(student or teacher)
Bias Free x
Pacing Appropriate x
Organization x

16. Video Selection Rubric
Morris, Dolly Walker
Silent Invasion
http://video.pbs.org/video/1098841639
Subject Area Grade Level
Science – Ecosystems: Survival/Extinction 4th Grade
This is an excellent video whose purpose is to identify silent “invasive” organisms/species of weeds & insects that
destroy previously established native ecosystems. These invasives are identified as the “new litter”, once a horrible
problem in the U.S. Primary examples are given from preventive efforts in Oregon in the northwest U.S. However,
the instances in Oregon are traced across the ENTIRE United States for impact – and it is there! U.S. Customs
Agents are interviewed and they highlight how destructive species enter the United States via air travel and U.S.
ports. U.S. Forest & Parks biologists are interviewed. Cattle Ranchers in the western U.S. are interviewed. “Bio”
controls are explained. “Regular” people “doing something” to help are showcased. Reverse global implications are
also considered when one U.S. biologist travels to China to work with biologists there to limit invasive species’
impact on both continents. The video is one hour long & would best be used in segments with fourth graders; the
teacher could easily accomplish this segmented approach because of the video layout & with preview.
Georgia Performance Standard(s)*:
* Video Support Focus
Focus Standard(s):
S4L1 Students will describe the roles of organisms and the flow of energy within an ecosystem.
a. Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a community.
b. Demonstrate the flow of energy through a food web/food chain beginning with
sunlight and including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
c. Predict how changes in the environment would affect a community (ecosystem) of
organisms.
d. Predict effects on a population if some of the plants or animals in the community
are scarce or if there are too many.
S4L2 Students will identify factors that affect the survival or extinction of organisms such as adaptation, variation of
behaviors (hibernation) and external features (camouflage and protection).
a. Identify external features of organisms that allow them to survive or reproduce
better than other organisms that do not have these features. (e.g. camouflage, use
of hibernation, protection, etc.)
b. Identify factors that may have lead to the extinction of some organisms.
Rating Area High Quality Medium Quality Low Quality
Alignment with Standards
X
Accurate & Current X
Information (4/21/09)
Age Appropriate Language
X
Interest Level &
Engagement X
Technical Quality X
Ease of Use
(student or teacher) X
Bias Free X
Pacing Appropriate X
Organization X
This rubric is adapted from the selection rubric on pages 329-330 of:

17. Smaldino, S. E., Lowther, D. L., & Russell, J. D. (2008). Instructional technology and media for learning (9th
ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.