Instructional Video13:18
SciShow

How Many of William Shakespeare's Atoms Are in You?

12th - Higher Ed
It's been said that your body contains billions of atoms from every famous person who ever lived. But is that true? And how do we know? Hosted by: Savannah Geary (they/them)
News Clip7:00
PBS

Modern Inspiration in Shakespeare

12th - Higher Ed
Jeffrey Brown talks to Kuwaiti writer and theater director Sulayman al-Bassam, whose company is presenting a Shakespeare play with a twist, "Richard III: An Arab Tragedy."
Instructional Video10:46
Crash Course

Comedies, Romances, and Shakespeare's Heroines: Crash Course Theater #16

12th - Higher Ed
This week we're continuing our discussion of William Shakespeare and looking at his comedies and romances. As well as something called problem plays. Some of his plays, they had problems. We'll also put on pants, escape to forest, and...
Instructional Video10:51
Crash Course

Straight Outta Stratford-Upon-Avon - Shakespeare's Early Days: Crash Course Theater #14

12th - Higher Ed
This is the story of how a young Englishman named William Shakespeare stormed London's theater scene in the late 16th century, and wrote a bunch of plays and poems that have had pretty good staying power. We'll learn about Shakespeare's...
Instructional Video12:17
Crash Course

The English Renaissance and NOT Shakespeare: Crash Course Theater #13

12th - Higher Ed
The Renaissance came to England late, thanks to a Hundred Years War that ran long and lasted 116 years, and then a civil war to decide who would be the royal family. BUT after all that, with the Tudors (relatively) securely installed on...
Instructional Video11:29
Crash Course

Shakespeare's Tragedies and an Acting Lesson: Crash Course Theater #15

12th - Higher Ed
Shakespeare's tragedies...were tragic. But they had some jokes. They also changed the way tragedies were written. Characters like Hamlet, Macbeth, and King Lear had tragic outcomes, but they were sympathetic characters in a lot of ways....
Instructional Video1:05
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Caliban's Speech from The Tempest

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewCaliban's Speech from The Tempest
Instructional Video10:36
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Which Poets Inspire You?

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewWhich Poets Inspire You?
Instructional Video7:03
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

What’s So Special About Shakespeare? – Book

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewWhat’s So Special About Shakespeare? – Book
Instructional Video13:29
Oxford Comma

How to Write a Better Hook

9th - 12th
In this video we'll look at famous opening lines from great works of nonfiction that you can use to write better essays.
Instructional Video22:57
Curated Video

Using evidence to elevate discussions

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can effectively choose and use evidence to develop my comments in a discussion. Key learning points: - Discussions can be elevated with the inclusion of evidence. - Written responses, textual evidence can also be used in...
Instructional Video19:56
Curated Video

Introduction to 'Othello' and plot exploration

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can understand the plot and context of ‘Othello’. Key learning points: - Iago is angry that he has been passed over for promotion, so pretends to love Othello whist plotting his downfall - Iago tells Desdemona's father...
Instructional Video11:22
Bedtime History

William Shakespeare for Kids

K - 12th
William Shakespeare is one of the most influential playwrights and poets in history. Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, he wrote 39 plays, 154 sonnets, and countless poems that continue to be studied and performed worldwide....
Instructional Video6:07
Curated Video

Theater Adventures: Exploring the World of Comedy and Shakespeare

Pre-K - 3rd
In this video, Nova takes kids on a fun and educational adventure exploring the world of theater. They learn about different types of plays, the history of theater, and the various roles and responsibilities involved in putting on a...
Instructional Video11:17
Curated Video

The Tempest Act 5: Forgiveness

12th - Higher Ed
This video explores how characters like Prospero, Ariel, and Caliban confront their past actions and choices, leading to moments of forgiveness and profound personal change. We delve into themes of authority, redemption, and the human...
Instructional Video8:00
Curated Video

The Tempest Act 3: Labor

12th - Higher Ed
Act Three of Shakespeare's plays often marks the climax, and "The Tempest" is no exception. This video essay explores the critical events of Act Three, where personal and political dramas collide on a mystical island. We delve into the...
Instructional Video9:16
Curated Video

The Tempest Act 2: Ambition

12th - Higher Ed
This video essay delves into the ambitious characters and intricate plot of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," highlighting how personal desires for power and revenge set the stage on a mystical island. As we explore Act Two, we analyze the...
Instructional Video7:50
Curated Video

Introduction to "The Tempest"

12th - Higher Ed
Explore the multifaceted narrative of Shakespeare's "The Tempest," often seen as his farewell to theater. This introductory video delves into the play's thematic richness, from its allegorical ties to theater to its reflections on...
Instructional Video2:44
Curated Video

Elizebeth Friedman

9th - Higher Ed
Elizebeth Friedman revolutionized American cryptology and played a crucial role in bringing down mobsters and spy rings in the 20th century.
Instructional Video5:32
Curated Video

William Shakespeare: The Surprisingly Uplifting Sonnet 30

K - 8th
Mr. Griot introduces the sonnets of William Shakespeare by reading Sonnet 30 and discussing the meaning of the text as well as the theme of the poem.
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

The Stratford Bard: William Shakespeare

K - 8th
Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.
Instructional Video5:24
Curated Video

William Shakespeare: Biography

3rd - Higher Ed
Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.
Instructional Video10:17
Curated Video

Hamlet 1.5 Why It's Cool

6th - Higher Ed
In this scene, Hamlet receives the mission to avenge his father's untimely death—a murder that deprived the elder Hamlet of last rites, adding a layer of religious and ethical complexity to the act of revenge. This encounter not only...
Instructional Video2:29
Great Big Story

Shakespeare's language shaped by falconry

12th - Higher Ed
Discover how falconry influenced Shakespeare's works and the English language with terms like "fed up" and "haggard."