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Orphaned at 11, Olympic medallist at 21: #ManifestIT
From orphan to Olympic medalist, Aman Sehrawat's journey is a testament to resilience and determination. Learn about his inspiring story and the incredible challenges he overcame. #AmanSehrawat #Olympics #India #Wrestling #Inspiration...
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From chawl to stardom: Vicky Kaushal’s journey #ManifestIT
Their trailblazing journey exemplifies hard work, authenticity, and cultural pride. These ordinary individuals have achieved extraordinary feats through sheer determination, resilience, and an unwavering belief in themselves. In this...
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Exploring Maya Angelou's 'Woman Work'
Pupil outcome: I can explore Maya Angelou's 'Woman Work' with a focus on its structure. Key learning points: - Presenting the experiences of women, particularly Black women, was very important to Angelou. - Many of Angelou's poems...
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Withholding information and timing revelations
Pupil outcome: I can explain the narrative techniques of withholding information and timing revelations. Key learning points: - Withholding information is a powerful narrative technique for increasing reader engagement. - You can...
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Having productive discussions in response to a non-fiction text
Pupil outcome: I can effectively discuss how a writer uses language to present a powerful message. Key learning points: - Language is empowering and enables us to enact social or political changes. - Having a consistent method will help...
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Understanding ideas of community and resilience in Dharker's 'Living Space'
Pupil outcome: I can understand how Dharker presents the community’s resilience in ‘Living Space’. Key learning points: - The poem describes the unsafe living conditions of the slums in Mumbai. - Dharker illustrates the adversity these...
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Amina's Quest: A Bedouin Story
Join Amina, a young Bedouin girl, as she embarks on a perilous journey through the vast and unforgiving desert in search of water, the most precious treasure. Discover the essence of Bedouin life and their intimate ties with the desert...
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Charles Fadel - Education for the Age of AI
Charles Fadel, founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign, discusses the evolving role of education in an AI-driven world. He argues that rather than focusing solely on how teachers can use AI, we should reconsider what students need...
Great Big Story
Blind Sailors Master the Waves Using Sound
Discover how blind sailors use echolocation and adaptive techniques to navigate the open seas with confidence.
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Drezus, hip hop as a voice for native resilience
Explore the journey of Drezus, a Cree and Anishinaabe rapper, using hip hop to confront stereotypes and inspire native communities.
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Jay J. Armes, a legendary private investigator's journey
Explore the extraordinary life of Jay J. Armes, the world-renowned PI who overcame adversity to solve global cases with unmatched skill.
Makematic
Civic Virtues
The world is filled with people who make our communities happier, safer, and fairer for everyone. These people have good qualities like kindness, courage, and respect, known as civic virtues.
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Perseverance
Perseverance is the ability to keep going, and not quit, even when it’s tough. From pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman to the everyday heroes in our communities, perseverance drives our world forward.
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The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans was the final major conflict of the War of 1812. It ended in an unlikely victory for the U.S over Great Britain, helping to foster a newfound sense of national pride.
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The Slave Trade
The Triangular Trade was a complex system of human trafficking spanning three continents. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, it saw millions of Africans transported to the Americas.
Great Big Story
Sisters Conquer Alcatraz waters, a story of strength and bond
Mitali and Anaya turn Alcatraz crossings into an empowering journey of resilience and sisterhood.
Great Big Story
Sisters conquer Alcatraz waters, a story of strength and bond
Mitali and Anaya turn Alcatraz crossings into an empowering journey of resilience and sisterhood.
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Self Control: The Top 10 Ways to Resist Impulses, Control Your Choices and be More Mindful
Whether you want more time, less stress, better project leadership, less unplanned risk, greater influence, or to move another step forward in your career, self control will be one of your greatest assets. So, let’s look at 10 techniques...
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Resilience: Learning from Jellyfish
In this video, Jade and Kiwi interview Jacinta, a resilient jellyfish, who shares her experiences and teaches the value of resilience to Anne, a gymnast who has suffered an injury. Through their conversation, they explore the concept of...
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Personal Effectiveness: 5 Tips for Project Managers
Project Management is a professional discipline. It’s not enough to be skilled in the methods. You need to cultivate personal effectiveness. So, I'll offer you five of my best personal effectiveness tips. These tips are inspired by our...
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Control Stress - or it will control you
If you don't control stress... It will control you Stress is an important topic for Project Managers. And, when I think about my own biggest Project Management failure, it revolved around stress and a lack of resilience. And I got an...
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Project Management and Grit
The idea of Grit as a personal quality has become popular, due to the work of researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth. And especially due to her massively popular TED talk and the book she followed it up with, called... 'Grit: The Power of...
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Disabilities Part 3: Landing a Job
In the final part of our three-part series on disabilities in the workplace, Lou Orslene of the Job Accommodation Network helps us put all the pieces together for the ultimate goal: landing a job! Ultimately, Lou encourages anyone with a...
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Why You Can’t Just ‘Get Over’ Trauma: The Science Behind Healing
This video explores the science behind why it's so difficult to "just get over" trauma. It explains how trauma affects the brain and body, leading to lasting changes that can't be easily undone. The video also highlights the importance...