TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the Alice in Wonderland riddle? | Alex Gendler
After many adventures in Wonderland, Alice has once again found herself in the court of the temperamental Queen of Hearts. She's about to pass through the garden undetected, when she overhears the king and queen arguing that 64 is the...
SciShow
Thalidomide: The Chemistry Mistake That Killed Thousands of Babies
On October 1, 1957, thalidomide was introduced as a new morning sickness cure. Everything seemed great until later the next year, when thousands of infants were born with severe birth defects.
Crash Course
Colonialism: Crash Course Geography
Empire, imperialism, and colonialism are all interrelated tactics of geopolitics that are used to achieve similar goals of one state maintaining economic, political, or even cultural dominance over other territories. Today, we’re going...
SciShow Kids
How to Save Water (and Help the Earth!)
Squeaks and Mister Brown have a leaky faucet! Luckily this is a great chance to learn about how they can save water. SOURCES: Second Grade Next Generation Science Standards Disciplinary Core Idea: ESS2.C: The Roles of Water in Earth’s...
SciShow
We Taught Birds to Sing by Altering Their Brains SciShow News
We can now implant memories into birds’ brains to teach them how to sing, and human fetuses have a couple muscles that disappeared from our adult ancestors over 200 million years ago.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History's deadliest king | Georges Nzongola-Ntalaja
In 1904, Chief Lontulu laid 110 twigs in front of a foreign commission. Every twig represented a person in his village who died because of King Leopold's brutal regime in the Congo. His testimony joined hundreds of others to help bring...
SciShow Kids
Fun With Blubber!
Some animals have a special kind of fat below their skin to stay warm in the chilly months. Follow along with this special experiment to learn more about how blubber works!
SciShow
How Do My Fingerprints Form?
How do fingerprints form? Even though many people think it's random, a lot of it has to do with your genes!
TED Talks
Carvens Lissaint: "Put the financial aid in the bag"
At TEDYouth 2011, performance artist Carvens Lissaint shows how to use language, metaphor and imagery to express a powerful idea -- as in this spoken-word performance, a stirring plea to make college education more accessible.
SciShow
Are Hand Dryers Sanitary?
Public bathrooms are teeming with microbes! You know to wash your hands, but when choosing between a hand dryer or a paper towel to dry them off, what's your cleanest bet?
SciShow
How Often Do You Really Need to Shower?
Do you really need a daily shower to stay clean, or is it doing more harm than good? Some scientists have recommendations based on what we know about our skin , and what might be living on top of it.
SciShow
What Social Distancing Actually Is & What it Means for Mental Health
Social distancing is a time-honored, low-tech tool for slowing the spread of contagious pathogens. But it can also take a toll psychologically. Luckily, there are ways to mitigate these harms, so you can protect yourself and your...
SciShow
How Dangerous is COVID-19?
You may have heard several different projections about the fatality rate of COVID-19. How do different health organizations come up with these figures, and why do the numbers seem so fluid?
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The power of a great introduction - Carolyn Mohr
Never underestimate the power of an intriguing start. When analyzing the literary greats like Charles Dickens and Kurt Vonnegut, be inspired by their craft and learn how to write a tantalizing introduction and strong thesis for your...
TED Talks
TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz
If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...
Bozeman Science
Concept 2 - Cause and Effect
In this video Paul Andersen explains cause and effect its importance in science and engineering. He starts by addressing the chain of interactions that must be present to show cause and effect. He addresses the assumptions of...
Curated Video
Natural Sciences
Seven eminent physicists, including 3 Nobel Laureates, provide real-world examples of the relevance of TOK (Theory of Knowledge) concepts in their research. This interdisciplinary TOK Sampler explores different aspects of the Natural...
Curated Video
Getting Ready for School: A Fun and Educational Adventure with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an adventure to school, teaching them about good values and manners along the way. The video covers topics such as getting ready for school, packing supplies, dressing neatly, and having a healthy...
Curated Video
Exploring Patterns in Our Morning Routine
This video explores the concept of patterns through the lens of a morning routine. As Amara and Zuri learn about patterns in everyday life, they also discover the importance of following a consistent sequence of actions in their morning...
Curated Video
Learning Good Manners at Meal Time with Nova and Curious
In this video, Nova takes children on an exciting journey through the universe, teaching them about manners and good behavior during mealtime. Through fun and relatable examples, children learn about chewing with their mouths closed,...
Curated Video
Landmarks - Grauman's Chinese Theatre
GRAUMAN S CHINESE THEATRE 6928 HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD MAY NOT IMMEDIATELY SPRING TO MIND AS A LANDMARK ADDRESS BUT WHEN YOU SAY GRAUMAN CHINESE THEATRE, MOST PEOPLE KNOW EXACTLY WHERE YOU MEAN. FOR OVER 80 YEAR S MOVIE STARS HAVE CEMENTED...
Curated Video
Fishing Entrepreneurs: How Small-Scale Fisheries are Adapting Sales to Survive
Learn about the challenges small-scale fishers face when their high-quality fish gets lost in the mass market dominated by industrial catches. This video also delves into the inefficiencies and environmental costs of the global seafood...
Curated Video
Pushing Animation Boundaries: The Revolutionary Technology Behind The Polar Express
"The Polar Express" is a groundbreaking Warner Brothers film that pushes digital animation to new heights. Using experimental performance capture technology, Tom Hanks plays five characters by wearing a latex suit and cap covered in...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Apes and Monkeys: Similarities and Differences
This video provides an informative overview of the differences between apes and monkeys, as well as the distinctions between Old World and New World monkeys. It explores various physical features, such as noses, tails, and hand pads,...