PBS
Should We Rewrite Our Constitution? | America From Scratch
An episode from the PBS "America From Scratch" series asks the question of whether or not the United States Constitution should be rewritten. Legal experts from around the world weigh in on the very weighty question. The video ends with...
PBS
What if There Were No States? | America From Scratch
Imagine there's no state borders, no California, no Pennsylvania, no Florida. This might be easy to imagine but very hard to do. A short PBS video asks the question, discusses the challenges, and suggests some alternatives to states that...
PBS
Should We Have a President? | America From Scratch
Legislative, judicial, executive—the founding fathers of the United States set up the three branches of government to act as a system of checks and balances. But what if the presidency was eliminated? Viewers of a short video consider...
PBS
Should Supreme Court Justices Be Elected by the People? | America From Scratch
Politicians in robes! While judges in the United States can be appointed by an elected official or directly elected by the people. Supreme Court justices, however, are appointed by the President. But should they be? That is the question...
PBS
Should the U.S. Require Half Its Government to Be Female? | America From Scratch
If you had the opportunity to change the format of the United States government, what changes would you make? That is the question asked by PBS's "America From Scratch" series. Would you require that half of the government be female?...
PBS
Should 12-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? | America From Scratch
"The America From Scratch" series asks viewers to consider what they would change about the United States government if the Constitution were to redrafted, drawn again from scratch. In this episode, the narrator questions adults and...
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Dragon Jousting Riddle?
Oops, you overslept! The jousting tournament among the elves, goblins, and tree folk has started, and it's your job to record the scores for each round. Since the first round of the tournament is already completed, how do you figure out...
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Secret Sauce Riddle?
The search is on for the Pasta Palace's top chef and his recipe for a fabulous secret sauce. Viewers are challenged to figure out the hiding place of the secret recipe before agents of the Burger Bazaar and the Sausage Saloon. A...
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Multiverse Rescue Mission Riddle?
Alas! A team of 11 researchers has been beamed to separate dimensions. The viewers' challenge, if they choose to accept it, is to figure out how to use an experimental teleportation robot to get them home safely.
TED-Ed
Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Doctor
Though less famous today than Galen of Pergamon or even Dr. Frankenstein, Andreas Vesalius is revered for his discoveries that revolutionized anatomy textbooks. A short video introduces viewers to this physician who challenged Galen's...
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Cuddly Duddly Fuddly Wuddly Riddle?
Riddlers must hatch a plot to incubate a single cuddly from 100 eggs. A short, animated video shows them how to avoid producing duddles and fuddles, the more dangerous members of the wuddly family of creatures.
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Unstoppable Blob Riddle?
Viewers of an entertaining short video have an opportunity to save the world! All they have to do is solve the unstoppable blob riddle. Acute learners will have no problem with this problem.
TED-Ed
The Secret Student Resistance to Hitler
Hans and Sophie Scholl were part of The White Rose, a student-lead Hitler resistance group. Find out more about these brave siblings in a short video that details their work and the price they paid for standing up for their beliefs.
TED-Ed
The Rise and Fall of the Mongol Empire
Temujin, aka Chinggis Khan, united the many Mongol tribes to create the largest contiguous empire in history. A short video details Temujin's many accomplishments and the impact his traders had on the rest of Europe and Asia.
TED-Ed
A Day in the Life of a Cossack Warrior
A day in the life of a Zaporozhian Cossack would challenge even the toughest soldier. Find out more about these independent-minded warriors in a short video.
TED-Ed
Why Should You Read “Kafka on the Shore”?
Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore was selected as one of the 10 Best Books of 2005. A short video provides insight into the many threads that form the tapestry of the prize-winning novel.
TED-Ed
Could a Breathalyzer Detect Cancer?
Wouldn't it be lovely if cancer detection could be as easy as blowing into a tube? Alas, the process is very complicated. Follow along as the narrator explains some of the problems in using a device like a breathalyzer to detect cancer....
TED-Ed
"Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" by Clint Smith
An animated interpretation of Clint Smith's poem "Ode to the Only Black Kid in the Class" explores the stereotypes Black Americans encounter.
TED-Ed
The Myth of Jason and the Argonauts
Travel with Jason and the Argonauts in a short, animated TEDEd video that recounts the adventures of the crew as they journey to retrieve the Golden Fleece.
Crash Course
How to Avoid Burnout: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #17
What's the best way to avoid burnout in the workplace? Using the final video from the business-focused series, pupils explore ways to manage self-care. Scholars learn how exercise, healthier eating, and proper sleep help people take...
Crash Course
The Many Forms of Power: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #16
With great power comes great responsibility. Using the resource, viewers discover that power is not inherently good or bad. Pupils learn about the three factors that lead to dependence on others: criticality, substitutability, and...
Crash Course
How to Create a Fair Workplace: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #15
What does a fair and equitable workplace look like? Using the resource, viewers discover how fairness creates a functional workplace, leading to employee happiness and productivity. The narrator describes the five features of a fair...
Crash Course
How to Find Your Leadership Style: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #14
Leaders run the gamut from Mahatma Gandhi to Adolf Hitler. Using the 14th video from the Crash Course Business - Soft Skills series, viewers discover their personal leadership styles. They also explore how leaders play an important...
Crash Course
How to Avoid Teamwork Disasters: Crash Course Business - Soft Skills #12
What are some strategies for avoiding teamwork disasters in and out of the workplace? With the video 12th from the Crash Course Business - Soft Skills series, scholars learn how to work effectively in group settings. Viewers explore how...