Archive for the ‘From The Past’ Category

Canadian Farmboy Turns Self Into A One Man Band

Friday, August 28th, 2009

This Friday’s video clip from the past is an assortment of short news-clips.

My favorite? The Canadian farm boy who ingeniously turns himself into a one-man band playing the piano, violin, guitar, harmonica, bass drum, snare drum, triangle, wood blocks, cymbals, cowbells and chime – together! Inspire your musically inclined homeschooler!

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Facts On Friction

Friday, August 21st, 2009

This Friday’s movie clip from the past is for your inquisitive homeschooled child.

An olden day ad for Chevrolet, this clip is full of information on friction, what it does for speed and how it impacts the design of a brake pad in Chevrolet vehicles.

I can already think of one homeschooled child I know who would especially enjoy this clip!

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First Anniversary of the Building of the Berlin Wall

Friday, August 14th, 2009

In light of this week marking the 48th anniversary of the building of the Berlin Wall, it seems appropriate that this Friday’s movie clip from the past be this clip from the first anniversary of the building of the Berlin Wall.

Have your homeschooled children watch this historical clip!

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The Man Who Can Play A Tune On His Hands – 10/11/1933

Friday, July 31st, 2009

This Friday’s movie clip from the past is for all of you aspiring musicians…

Could you see this making the news nowadays?

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World’s Largest Blimp – 7/24/1958

Friday, July 24th, 2009

This Friday’s movie clip from the past is from Akron, Ohio the world’s largest blimp, 51 years ago today.

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