This is a list of video clips that could be used as an attention getter, object lesson or introduction to one of our lessons.

*Note: for a step by step instruction for downloading the video files to your computer go here.

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If you have any other video clips that you would like to suggest please email us and let us know.

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Reality Ride:

SheiKra - Roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa watch video
The Hulk Roller Coaster - at Islands of Adventure watch video
Reality Ride - This is a great Reality Ride music video created by Dave Murray of Austin Texas watch video
Reality Ride - This is another great music video that was created by our friend Dave Murray from Austing Texas watch video

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Labels:

Maya Angelo "Still I Rise" and Labels watch video
The Sneeches. This is a video of the book by Dr. Suess watch video
The Ugly Duckling - Old Disney Version watch video

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Defense Mechanisms:

"Parking Lot Rage" - From Malcom in the Middle. This a humorous example of defense mechanisms gone bad. - watch video  
Road Rage with Granny. This is another example of road rage. funny outcome. watch video

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Motivation Formula:

Basketball Hero. Jason McElwain, Autistic Basketball player watch video
Lance Armstrong Commercial: watch video
Another Lance Commercial watch video
Bethany Hamilton - Inspirational story of a surfer that lost an arm in a shark attack watch video
Stay in School - Bay Area Rappers Music Video watch video

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Climbing Out:

Climbing Out - this is a great music video put together by Dave Murray of Ausitn TX. watch video
Crabs in a bucket. This is a short clip of a bunch of crabs trying to climb out of a bucket. watch video
Water Bed Hidden Camera. (Humorous clip). watch video

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Jumping Hurdles:

Honda Commercial - "Rube Goldburg Machine" watch video
Hurdles "how not to hurdle" Jump Back Up! watch video
Michael Jordan. "Learning from your mistakes." watch video
Michael Jordan's thoughts on failure: watch video

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Desire Time and Effort:

Steve Nash . . ."if you want to be good . . . you got to practice" watch video
Nike Commercial . . . "There are no substitues for hard work." watch video
Ronaldinho . . . Soccer skills. It takes hard work to be the best. watch video

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Lift the Weight:

Weightlifter commercial - This is a humorous clip that relates to our activity "lift the weight." watch video
Weight lifting accidents - humorous examples of weightlifting mishaps. watch video
Funny DUI watch video

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Plugging-in:

"Middle Ages Tech Support". . . Humorous clip showing a parody of a tech support call. watch video

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The Wall:

Attention Test . . . This is a humorous clip that illustrates how we can be distracted easily by the things occupy our attention watch video

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Other Video Resources

The Freedom Writers - This is a great clip from ABC News that aired back in 1998. It is the inspirational story behind the film - www.freedomwriters.com - (movie home page) to purchase a copy of the original ABC news clip click here

Ennis' Gift - This is a motivational film highlighting several people with learning differences that have overcome great challenges in their lives. There are several clips that are inspirational and have excellent ties to WhyTry. To purchase a DVD of the film click here.

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Random Funny Videos - These clips can be used for a simple attention getter. You may be able to find ways to tie them to the lesson or just use them for fun.

Stay In School . . . this is a funny commercial with Uncle Leo (from Seinfeld). Download

LA County Fair Download here

 

Kiwi Lotto Commercial "Do you know who I am?" Download Here

 

Instructions for download and saving online videos to your computer for use in the classroom.

1. If the video clip that you want is on google video then you should see a link to the right of the video that says "Download video - iPod/PSP." Simply click on that link and follow the instructions to save the file to your hard drive. This will give you a .mp4 file that will work in windows media player or in itunes. If you would like to convert that file to a different format then copy the URL at the top of the page and then follow the instructions in steps 3-5 below.

2. If the video clip that you want is on youtube.com then you need to click on the "share" button that appears when the video finishes playing and you will see that a field appears down below the video with the message "Copy and paste this link into an email or instant message" You will need to copy that text.

3. Next you need to go to www.youconvertit.com and select the tab that says "Convert Online Video"

4. Then you need to paste the copied URL from youtube into the window that says "Paste URL". Then enter your email address and select a file format. If you are on a PC then .wmv (windows media video) would be a good choice. If you are on a Mac then .mov (quicktime video) would be your best option.

5. Then hit the "convert it". You will receive an email with a link and instructions to download the converted file to your computer.