Curated Video
The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.
Great Big Story
Grab a Cold One on Minnesotas Bar on a Lake
Explore the unique experience of Lake Lida's ice bar in the cold north of Minnesota, where locals and visitors gather for warmth and relaxation after a day on the ice. Discover how Josie's dream of owning a neighborhood bar became a...
Hip Hughes History
The 1984 Election Explained
The essential elements of the Election of 1984 for President of the United States wrapped up in a perfect ten minute gift. Ye only have to press the button. Designed for AP Government students, Political Science students in their first...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - How The Disorder Affects The Brain
In this video Janet Treasure looks at how the brain of someone suffering with an eating disorder is affected. The brain uses a large amount of energy to function and when food to supply this energy is limited it can reduce a persons...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Speak In A Soft Gentle Way
In this video Janet Treasure discusses how sometimes people suffering with eating disorders can get to a point where they are forced to enter hospital against their will under the mental health act.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Altering Negative Mindsets
In this video Janet Treasure looks at how when treating eating disorders patients are encouraged to alter negative behaviours to help change their mindsets.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Introduction To The Series
In this video Janet Treasure introduces the Octopus TV series on eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - How To Deal With Insensitive Comments
In this interview Jenny Langley discusses how to deal with insensitive comments around the issue of eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - The OARs Technique For Carers
In this video Janet Treasure discusses OARs (open questions, affirmations and reflections) a technique that helps people to approach the topic of eating disorders with patients.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
David L. Green - On Becoming a Research Scientist
David L. Green is an Associate Professor of Materials Science, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received his B.S. from Boston University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland, and his Ph.D. from...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Boys Get Anorexia Too
In this video Jenny Langley discusses her book 'boys get anorexia too'. Jenny Langley eldest son developed anorexia around the age of 12, after his recovery Jenny Langley decided to write a book about the experience, challenges and...
The Art Assignment
Caption this painting. | David Rathman | The Art Assignment
David Rathman’s paintings pair atmospheric landscapes with carefully selected phrases, playing with the relationship between text and image. This week, he created a painting for you to caption.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Starvation And It's Effects
In this video Janet Treasure discusses some of the physical impacts of starvation and how these apply to people suffering with eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Literature
In this video Janet Treasure discusses books that discuss the topic of eating disorders designed to help sufferer themselves and carers in dealing with the conditions.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Neuoplasticity
In this video Janet Treasure discusses neuroplasticity; how the brain wires new infomation to allow for new ideas, skills and behaviours.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Creating Experiments
In this video Janet Treasure looks how facing new situations can increase learning compared to routine which can often encourage people to function on autopilot. This technique is often applied to patients dealing with eating disorders...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Sophie Toner - Service Learning Meets Global Competence
Sophie Toner was born and raised in France, she has been living in Minnesota since 1999. She is a 3rd grade teacher at Normandale French Immersion in Edina, Minnesota. She has been teaching 3rd grade since 2010. She also taught 5th grade...
Healthcare Triage
A Measles Outbreak in Minnesota. Nice Work, Anti-vaxxers
So. We have to talk about measles in 2017. Why, you may ask, are kids getting measles? More and more people neglect vaccinating their children, and dangerous diseases like measles make a comeback.
Weird History
The Day The Music Died
In the chorus of the song 'American Pie' by Don McLean, we hear the line "the day the music died" which refers to February 3, 1959, when rising music stars Holly, Ritchie Valens and JP Richardson, AKA The Big Bopper, perished when their...
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Being A Good Role Model
In this interview Gill Todd discusses techniques that can help carers to become more effective in helping people with eating disorders.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Patient Confidentiality
In this video Janet Treasure discusses confidentiality and how medical proffessionals approach this challenge, particularly when they are dealing with patients over the age of 18.
Octopus TV
Eating Disorders - Effects On Siblings
In this video Janet Treasure discusses the effect on a child of a sibling suffering with an eating disorder, and how parents can try to deal with and help their children cope with these issues.
TLDR News
363,389 Votes: What Is America's Best State Flag? - TLDR News
363,389 votes were cast to decide what the best US state flag is. We processed the ballots and here are the results...
Mr. Beat
Minnesota and Wisconsin Compared
Mr. Beat compares and contrasts Minnesota and Wisconsin, two fairly similar Upper Midwestern states.