TED-Ed
Ancient Rome’s Most Notorious Doctor
Though less famous today than Galen of Pergamon or even Dr. Frankenstein, Andreas Vesalius is revered for his discoveries that revolutionized anatomy textbooks. A short video introduces viewers to this physician who challenged Galen's...
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Dark Matter Fuel Riddle?
Space captains must figure out how to reach an abandoned alien space station before any other species in the galaxy. The problem? Where to store caches of fuel along the way. Viewers needn't be aliens to figure out this riddle.
Corbett Maths
Simplifying Fractions
Put fractions in simpler terms. Learners watch a video showing how to simplifying fractions. They then work through two worksheets to practice the skill.
Corbett Maths
Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers
What's the proper way to convert fractions? A short video shows three quick examples of converting an improper fraction to a mixed number. Pupils practice doing their own conversions to better understand the skill.
Corbett Maths
Multiplying Fractions
Multiply straight across. A video shows straightforward examples of multiplying fractions by multiplying the numerators and the denominators. Pupils practice the skill and give their answers as simplified fractions.
TED-Ed
Can You Solve the Unstoppable Blob Riddle?
Viewers of an entertaining short video have an opportunity to save the world! All they have to do is solve the unstoppable blob riddle. Acute learners will have no problem with this problem.
New Mexico State University
Scale Ella
Develop a sense of scale. After watching a video about scaling up and scaling down objects, the class participates in a discussion around scale factors. Pupils make a connection between scaling using division and scale factors between...
New Mexico State University
Ratey the Math Cat
Find a perfect way to recognize rates. The class first watches a video that emphasizes the word per when referencing a rate. Pupils then use their knowledge to create their own rates via station activities. Finally, individuals use...
American Museum of Natural History
Meet the Ologist: Mark Siddall
Fun fact: poisons in nature can benefit humans if they are used correctly. A video interview of a zoologist introduces the concept of poisons. The remote learning resource defines poison and provides examples in nature as well as how...
American Museum of Natural History
Meet the Ologist: Mande Holford
Questioning is the cornerstone of a good scientist. A video interview asks a biochemist about her views on topics related to poisons. She also gives advice about the qualities of a good scientist and what being a scientist has meant to...
American Museum of Natural History
Meet the Ologist: Anna Luz Porzecanski
What classifies a person as an ologist? Great as a remote learning resource, a video interview with a conservative biologist provides insight into the professional path of a scientist. The questions address both professional and personal...
PBS
Microaggressions in the Classroom
Because microaggression can be so subtle learning how to identify it and respond to it can be a challenge. Two videos from a PBS series provide examples of this form of bias and offer suggestions for how to respond in productive ways.
PBS
Microassaults, Microinsults, and Microinvalidations
Types of microaggressions are discussion in three short PBS videos: microassaults (overt intentional discrimination), microinsults, and microinvalidations. The terms are defined and examples are provided that illustrate each type of...
PBS
Frameworks for Addressing Ethical Issues
Before launching into a discussion of ethics, it's essential that common ground is established so that all participants are talking the same language. A series of five videos provides definitions and examples of the terms key to the...
PBS
Who, Me? Biased?
Introduce a discussion of implicit bias with six short PBS videos that differentiate between explicit and implicit bias. The series offers suggestions for how to recognize and change biased behaviors.
PBS
Overview for Approaching Ethical Issues
Discussing ethical issues can be problematic. Before beginning any discussion of ethical issues and biases, show this series of videos that lays the groundwork by providing an overview of the terminology needed and examples of the terms...
PBS
Concepts Unwrapped: Implicit Bias
Bias can be explicit or implicit, with implicit bias being far more subtle. A PBS video identifies the differences between these biases and the controversy surrounding the discussion of implicit bias.
TED-Ed
Why Do People Fear the Wrong Things?
In his 1933 inaugural address, Franklin D Roosevelt declared that we had "nothing to fear but fear itself." He was probably referring to relative risk rather than absolute risk. A fascinating short video explores the difference between...
TED-Ed
Licking Bees and Pulping Trees: The Reign of a Wasp Queen
The life of a wasp queen is detailed in a short animated video that follows her attempts to emerge from hibernation, locate a nesting place, and create a new colony.
TED-Ed
Why Isn’t the Netherlands Underwater?
When picturing the Netherlands, many imagine windmills, tulips, wooden clogs, Dutch chocolate, and idyllic waterways. Find out what role the waterways and windmills play in the vast Delta Works project that protects a country that has a...
TED-Ed
Mating Frenzies, Sperm Hoards, and Brood Raids: the Life of a Fire Ant Queen
The dramatic story of the life cycle of a fire ant queen is featured in a short video that details the queen's struggle to survive amid floods, fierce battles, and forage wars.
TED-Ed
How Can We Solve the Antibiotic Resistance Crisis?
We live in the age of Superbugs! These nasty bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, and no new antibiotics are being developed. Find out why in a short video that reveals the role profit plays in drug research.
TED-Ed
How One Scientist Took on the Chemical Industry
Rachel Carson's exposure to the dangers of chemical pesticides in Silent Spring not only lead to the development of the Environment Protection Agency, but also to her being accused of being a mass murderer due to the ban on DDT. Find out...
TED-Ed
The Taino Myth of the Cursed Creator
A Taino myth recounts the origins of the oceans. It's the tale of Deminan, the first caracaracols who was both cursed and blessed to be the link between the gods and people.