Instructional Video8:02
PBS

Gremlins: The Myth and the Menace

9th - Higher Ed
You think you know Gremlins—but their story is far deeper than just the 1984 movie. Originally mischievous sprites blamed for aircraft malfunctions during WWI, they evolved into pop culture icons.
Instructional Video6:58
PBS

Why Do These Christmas Monsters Want To Destroy the World?

9th - Higher Ed
The Greek Christmas monster Kallikantzaros is a mischievous, goblin-like creature that emerges during the 12 days of Christmas to wreak havoc—peeing in food, draining life force, and even feasting on flesh. Rooted in ancient Greek...
Instructional Video10:13
PBS

Why Did Changelings Terrorize the Victorian Age?

9th - Higher Ed
Let’s talk about the unsettling legend of changelings, creatures said to replace humans with eerie, imperfect copies. What are the historical, cultural, and psychological roots of this folklore?
Instructional Video7:45
PBS

How The Internet Created Its Own Viral Monster

9th - Higher Ed
A grainy 2007 video from Fresno, California, sparked an internet phenomenon—the Fresno Nightcrawlers. From cryptid lore to viral fame, this video explores how a 20-second clip turned into a legend, inspiring countless theories, debates,...
Instructional Video7:55
PBS

The Hat Man And The Shadow People

9th - Higher Ed
Countless people claim to have seen the Hat Man—a shadowy figure in a wide-brimmed hat—while experiencing sleep paralysis, bringing on an overwhelming sense of dread. Why do so many people, throughout time and across different cultures,...
Instructional Video8:23
PBS

Why Does A Ghost Whale Terrorize The Japanese Coast?

9th - Higher Ed
Lore of the ghostly whale skeleton, Bake-kujira, brings an ominous twist to stories of the revered marine giants in Japan. The entity is an omen of misfortune that emerged during the rise of industrial whaling in the 20th century. Is it...
Instructional Video12:35
PBS

Nosferatu Is Dracula…Maybe

9th - Higher Ed
Why do vampires shift from terrifying to seductive and back again? Let's explore the long history of the vampire’s transformation—from monstrous fiend to gothic heartthrob—and what it says about our fears, desires, and identity. Sexy…...
Instructional Video13:24
PBS

The Terrifying Reign of the Beast of Gevaudan

9th - Higher Ed
Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious creature terrorized the French countryside, leaving over 100 dead. Was it a monstrous wolf, a cryptid, or something more sinister? This is the chilling true story of the Beast of Gévaudan — a real-life...
Instructional Video14:07
PBS

The Most Puzzling UFO Case of the 20th Century

9th - Higher Ed
In 1952, a terrifying creature was spotted in Flatwoods, West Virginia — a 10 feet tall creature with glowing eyes, a spade-shaped head, and cloaked in a metal skirt. Was it an alien, a Cold War experiment, or mass hysteria?
Instructional Video1:42
Curated Video

Portal 2 Co-op Walkthrough / Course 5 - Part 7 - Room 07/08

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out this Portal 2 Co-op walkthrough and beat Course 5 - Part 7 - Room 07/08 with this online demo.
Instructional Video4:40
Curated Video

inFamous 2 Walkthrough Side Missions Part 10: Trick Photography

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out this inFamous 2 walkthrough and beat "Trick Photography" with this online demo.
Instructional Video2:52
Curated Video

inFamous 2 Walkthrough Part 30: Rail Yard Intel

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out this inFamous 2 walkthrough and beat "Rail Yard Intel" with this online demo.
Instructional Video8:06
Curated Video

inFamous 2 Walkthrough Part 40: Demons (1 of 2)

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out this inFamous 2 walkthrough and beat "Demons" with this online demo.
Instructional Video8:28
Curated Video

Let's Play Final Fantasy XIII-2 Part 10 - Gogmagog Beta

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Vince strikes a pose in FFXIII-2, the RPG from Square Enix and tri-Ace.
Instructional Video9:31
Curated Video

inFamous 2 Walkthrough Part 27: The Dunbar Beam

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out this inFamous 2 walkthrough and beat "The Dunbar Beam" with this online demo.
Instructional Video9:59
Curated Video

Let's Play Final Fantasy XIII-2 Part 14 - Monster Crystals

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Vince learns about the paradigm pack in FFXIII-2, the RPG from Square Enix and tri-Ace.
Instructional Video2:07
Curated Video

How to Draw in the Kawaii Manga Style

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to draw in the kawaii manga style from art instructor Chris Hart in this Howcast video.
Instructional Video9:59
Curated Video

Let's Play Final Fantasy XIII-2 Part 5 - Winding Way [HD]

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Vince traverses the Winding Way in FFXIII-2, the RPG from Square Enix and tri-Ace.
Instructional Video22:42
Curated Video

Crysis 3 Walkthrough Part 15 - Gods and Monsters

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out part 15 of our walkthrough for Crysis 3, the new first person shooter title by Crytek, and learn how to harness the nanusuit to beat the Gods and Monsters mission.
Instructional Video21:45
Curated Video

Crysis 3 Walkthrough Part 16 - Gods and Monsters

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Check out part 16 of our walkthrough for Crysis 3, the new first person shooter title by Crytek, and learn how to harness the nanusuit to beat the Gods and Monsters mission.
Instructional Video4:57
Curated Video

The Kraken: Sea Monster of Legend for Kids

K - 5th
Discover the fascinating world of the Kraken, the legendary sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. In this video, we explore the myths, legends, and possible real-life inspirations behind this giant creature of...
Instructional Video2:20
Curated Video

The History and Legends of Vampires: From Dracula to Vlad the Impaler

3rd - 12th
In this video, the teacher explores the enduring popularity of vampires as fictional monsters, with a focus on Bram Stoker's Dracula. The teacher discusses how Stoker drew inspiration from historical figures like Vlad the Impaler and...
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

Heroes and Monsters

K - 8th
A video entitled "Heroes and Monsters" which evaluates mythological heroes and monsters.
Instructional Video6:24
PBS

How the Great Depression Fueled the Myth of the Loch Ness Monster

9th - Higher Ed
The Loch Ness Monster, or "Nessie," gained global attention in the 1930s, coinciding with the Great Depression, a time when people craved escapism. Reports of sightings, such as those by three anglers in 1930 and a detailed account...