Curated Video
Born or Made?
Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck describes how we can be routinely deceived into concluding that highly accomplished people are just “naturally gifted” at what they do, ignoring all the effort they put in and challenges they overcame.
Curated Video
The Hero of Abu Ghraib
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo (Stanford) details the whistleblowing actions of private Joe Darby in stopping the atrocities at the American prison of Abu Ghraib.
Curated Video
Heroes in Training
Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo describes the thinking behind his Heroic Imagination Project, how all of us can consciously learn the social habits of heroism so that we can act heroically when a pivotal moment occurs.
Curated Video
Harnessing the Media
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo, University of Stanford, highlights the critical role the media plays in communicating research insights to the general public and muses on how psychologists can best take advantage of the power of the media...
Curated Video
Preparing For Our Heroic Moment
Psychologist Philip Zimbardo (Stanford) describes how his extensive experience with how situational effects can trigger the dark side of human nature led him to “come into the light” and investigate how we might instead act heroically.
Curated Video
Identifying the Tragic Hero
A video entitled “Identifying the Tragic Hero” which explores common characteristics of tragic heroes featured in plays.
Vlogbrothers
Inside North Korea
In which John discusses life inside a North Korean concentration camp as reported by Shin Dong-hyuk, the only person ever known to have gotten out of North Korea after being born in the infamous Camp 14.
Curated Video
I WONDER - Who Defeated Cerberus?
This video is answering the question of who defeated Cerberus.
Curated Video
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Act 1 Summary, Analysis and the Theme of Love
This video is a summary and analysis of Act 1 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Love in the play. This is the second video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...
Curated Video
Ramses III part 1: Military Successes and Political Struggles
In this introduction to the Harem Conspiracy, learn about Ramses the rule of Ramesses III. He led many successful military campaigns that protected and expanded Egyptian territory, but his excessive spending and indecision on other...
Curated Video
How to Explain and Elaborate on a Claim and Evidence in a Paragraph
This is the BIGGEST MISTAKE that students make when writing their paragraph or essay! So watch this video to find out how to avoid it! In this video, I cover the purpose of explanation and elaboration in your paragraph. When you use...
Curated Video
End Your Essay (PART 2): How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
Trying to figure out how to write your conclusion paragraph? In this video, I show you how to end your essay in a powerful way. This video is part 2 of a series on conclusion paragraphs so make sure to watch both! First, I review the...
Curated Video
How to Write a Paragraph: Using Rhetorical Questions in Your Argument
Are you trying to figure out how to write a paragraph? Wondering how to use rhetorical questions in your essay? In this video, I break down how to build your argument in your paragraph using rhetorical questions. Rhetorical questions are...
Curated Video
How to End and Transition a Paragraph with Closing & Concluding Sentences
In this video, I break down how to write a concluding sentence to end your paragraph. It is important to summarize the main idea, draw conclusions, and transition smoothly to the next paragraph. I give you two examples of how to write...
PBS
The Byronic Hero: Isn’t it Byronic? (Feat. Princess Weekes)
Edward Cullen. Han Solo. Killmoklknger. Lestat. What do all these characters have in common besides being heartthrobs? They share a common ancestor: the Byronic Hero. Brooding, sensual, violent, intelligent, and single-minded, the...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Heroes of American Manufacturing ACR Electronics
ACR Electronics, a client of FloridaMakes (the MEP Center in Florida and part of the MEP National Network is the leading development center for emergency beacons that are designed with one purpose: to save lives. Through their combined...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ramsey Musallam - Student Engagement Sparking Student Curiosity
Ramsey Musallam is a secondary science instructor at Sacred Heart Cathedral in downtown San Francisco and also has served as an adjunct professor of education at the University of San Francisco and Touro University. In addition to his...
Language Tree
Food in Japanese
Learn how to speak Japanese with Language Tree' Japanese for Kids! Filled with colorful 3D animation and sing-along songs to keep the learning process fun from beginning to end. Watch as Hiro and his cute Shibu Inu puppy, "Pochi", teach...
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Theme of Language and Communication
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the power of language and spoken communication in Much Ado About Nothing. Unpack the witty banter between Beatrice and Benedick, the deceitful language of Don John, and...
History Hit
The Battle For North America: The French surrender
How long did the battle last? What happened to the French and British commanders? What happened to the British survivors after the battle? How did this one battle change North America? The Battle For North America, Part 12
Schooling Online
Shakespeare Today: Much Ado About Nothing - Theme of Gender
Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the role of gender in Much Ado About Nothing. Decide for yourself: does Shakespeare support or challenge traditional gender roles? Along the way, learn how to analyse important...
Dom Burgess
Should We Send Animals to Mars?
Animals have been used in aeronautical exploration since the dawn of flight, from sending sheep up in hot air balloons to launching chimpanzees into space. But as science advances, do we still need to use them? Should we send animals to...
AllTime 10s
10 Myths You Still Believe About WW2
You probably learned all about World War II at school, but there's a good chance you have a few misconceptions about how it all happened. Here's 10 Myths You Still Believe About World War II.
Curated Video
The Battle of the Sexes
Although half of Americans are female, women make up just 25% of Congress. In fact, women have been treated unfairly in America since day one – but what are the causes of that inequality and what are the effects?