56 media results found for 'standard deviants'
In plane geometry, an angle is the figure formed by two rays and shares a common endpoint. In this program, the Standard Deviants introduce different types of angles and their properties. Other topics covered include parallel lines, traversals, co...Read More
The Standard Deviants look at sentence problems, including sentence fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences. Then, they examine common grammatical traps, such as tense shifts, vague pronoun references, and faulty parallels. Wrapping things ...Read More
Shakespeare has been called the greatest writer of the English language, but who was Shakespeare? What kind of a world did he live in? Why is he so great? The Standard Deviants provide an inside look at Shakespeare's life and times, his use of lan...Read More
The Standard Deviants show students how to figure out the area of everyday shapes: circles, squares, rectangles, triangles, parallelograms, and trapezoids. They also explore solving problems involving prisms, cylinders, and spheres. Part of the "S...Read More
Solving geometric problems involves inductive and deductive reasoning. These types of reasoning play an integral part in formulating axioms, postulates, and theorems. Students also learn about inverse and contrapositive statements. Part of the "St...Read More
The Standard Deviants discuss how a word that usually works as one part of speech can put on a disguise and pretend to be another part of speech, including nouns as verbs and verbs as nouns. Then it's time to tackle proper agreement in grammar, in...Read More
The Standard Deviants look at simple sentences, complex sentences, and compound sentences. They also explain how phrases and objects work within sentences. Other topics covered include dependent clauses, independent clauses, direct objects, indire...Read More
The Standard Deviants explain verbals, which are verb forms that function as some other type of speech in a sentence. In addition, they emphasize four more parts of speech: adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Part of the "Stand...Read More
"King Lear" depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character after he disposes of his kingdom by giving bequests to two of his three daughters. He soon learns that he has made a bad decision, and his daughters Goneril and Regan begi...Read More
The Standard Deviants continue their discussion of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth." They explore the ambitious title character himself and his conniving wife, Lady Macbeth. Other character studies include Banquo, the witches, and Macduff. Part of ...Read More
In this episode, the Standard Deviants explore the macabre murder mystery of "Macbeth." This play has conniving conspiracies and spooky witches. Discussions include the background of the play, the plot, and the use of language. Part of the "Standa...Read More
The Standard Deviants fight the green-eyed monster in a preliminary discussion of Shakespeare's "Othello." They journey through the plot of the play and take a look at some of the most intriguing characters, from the jealous to the dastardly. The ...Read More
In this episode, the Standard Deviants tackle the themes found in "Hamlet." They focus on the elements of mystery and revenge. Significant discussion is also given to the philosophical statements found in the play. Part of the "Standard Deviants S...Read More
In this episode, the Standard Deviants delve deep into the psyches of the characters of "Othello." They discuss the character flaws of Iago, Desdemona, and Othello. Their attributes bring great tragedy to the lives of many as outlined in the play....Read More
The Standard Deviants explore the judicial branch of the American government. Their discussion focuses on the American justice system from state courts all the way up to the Supreme Court. Students learn the requirements to become chief justice an...Read More
The Standard Deviants examine the executive branch of the government. They explore the constitutional powers of the president and how these powers have grown as the country has developed. Part of the "Standard Deviants School: American Government"...Read More
Students explore the origins of democracy and the birth of a new nation. The Standard Deviants discuss how the foundations of the U.S. government were influenced by ancient Greeks and the intellectuals of the Enlightenment. Part of the "Standard D...Read More
The Standard Deviants explore the concept of work. Students learn how to find an object's kinetic energy and explore the law of universal gravitation. Other topics covered include potential energy, the work-energy principle, and the universal grav...Read More
