TED Talks
TED: What comes after tragedy? Forgiveness | Azim Khamisa and Ples Felix
On one awful night in 1995, Ples Felix's 14-year-old grandson murdered Azim Khamisa's son in a gang initiation fueled by drugs, alcohol and a false sense of belonging. The deadly encounter sent Khamisa and Felix down paths of deep...
TED Talks
TED: Want kids to learn well? Feed them well | Sam Kass
What can we expect our kids to learn if they're hungry or eating diets full of sugar and empty of nutrients? Former White House Chef and food policymaker Sam Kass discusses the role schools can play in nourishing students' bodies in...
SciShow Kids
Why Do I Get Wrinkly Fingers in the Bath?
Have you ever noticed that your fingers and toes are all wrinkly and funny looking after you spend a lot of time in the water? Well, Jessi wants to know why that happens! Join her to find out the answer!
SciShow Kids
Why Is My Leg Asleep?
Have you ever been sitting down for a long time and had your legs fall asleep? It feels really weird and can make it hard to walk for a little while! So what makes your legs fall asleep, and why does it feel all prickly when they start...
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Get Dizzy?
Have you ever been on a ride on the playground that made you really dizzy, like a merry-go-round? Have you ever wondered where that weird, spinning sensation comes from? Jessi and Squeaks have the answer!
SciShow Kids
Tunnels in the Snow!
Ever wish you had your own secret network of hidden passages? Well some animals do and they might be closer than you think!
TED Talks
Alex Steffen: The route to a sustainable future
Worldchanging.com founder Alex Steffen argues that reducing humanity’s ecological footprint is incredibly vital now, as the western consumer lifestyle spreads to developing countries.
TED Talks
Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs "childish" thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids' big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups' willingness to learn from children as...
SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks Build a Better Back-Scratcher!
When we last left Jessi and Squeaks, Jessi had a big problem: her back was really itchy! Today we'll share our designs for back scratchers and build something to help her out!
TED Talks
TED: The trick to regaining your childlike wonder | Zach King
When we ditch our assumptions, new ideas can enter the world, says filmmaker Zach King. In an entertaining talk full of props and surprises, King shows us the trick to regaining our sense of childlike wonder through the power of...
SciShow Kids
Salmon Parents Are Amazing!
What swims in rivers and the ocean and is an awesome parent? Jessi and Squeaks talk about the amazing life cycle of salmon.
SciShow Kids
Make Your Own Ice Cream!
The weather is warming up where Jessi lives, which means its time for some cool treats! Join Jessi and Squeaks and learn how to whip up some tasty vanilla ice cream!
SciShow Kids
Salt’s Secret Powers!
From pancakes to ice cream, salt goes in so many things to make them taste better! But what is it and where does it come from?
TED Talks
David R. Dow: Lessons from death row inmates
What happens before a murder? In looking for ways to reduce death penalty cases, David R. Dow realized that a surprising number of death row inmates had similar biographies. In this talk he proposes a bold plan, one that prevents murders...
TED Talks
TED: Fighting with nonviolence | Scilla Elworthy
How do you deal with a bully without becoming a thug? In this wise and soulful talk, peace activist Scilla Elworthy maps out the skills we need -- as nations and individuals -- to fight extreme force without using force in return. To...
SciShow Kids
Viewer Mail! - How Do Bugs Hang Upside-Down?
Jessi and Squeaks love getting interesting science questions from their friends! Join them as they check their email and answer questions from kids like you!
TED Talks
TED: How to find a wonderful idea | OK Go
Where does OK Go come up with ideas like dancing in zero gravity, performing in ultra slow motion or constructing a warehouse-sized Rube Goldberg machine for their music videos? In between live performances of "This Too Shall Pass" and...
TED Talks
Esther Duflo: Social experiments to fight poverty
Alleviating poverty is more guesswork than science, and lack of data on aid's impact raises questions about how to provide it. But Clark Medal-winner Esther Duflo says it's possible to know which development efforts help and which hurt...
SciShow Kids
Why Do We Get Goosebumps?
Jessi got so cold outside that she got goosebumps! Join her and Squeaks as they learn what causes your body to make these bumps in the first place.
SciShow Kids
4 Things to Do When It's Too Cold Outside! | Winter Science | SciShow Kids
Jessi and Squeaks were supposed to go sledding today, but it's really cold outside! That won't stop them from having fun, though! Join them as they look back on some great experiments to do on a freezing cold day!
SciShow
How The Famous 'Marshmallow Test' Got Willpower Wrong
You may know about The Marshmallow Test, a popular psychological exam to see if people have willpower, but psychologists found that it might not be measuring willpower after all.
TED Talks
Kevin Surace: Eco-friendly drywall
Kevin Surace suggests we rethink basic construction materials -- such as the familiar wallboard -- to reduce the huge carbon footprint generated by the manufacturing and construction of our buildings. He introduces EcoRock, a clean,...
SciShow
Can Hanging Upside Down Kill You?
When you were a kid, did anyone ever tell you that your head would explode if you hung upside down for too long? Well... they might have been on to something.
Bozeman Science
Constructing Scientific Explanations
In this video Paul Andersen shows you how you can use modeling to have your students construct explanations in the science classroom.