Curated Video
8+ Speaking Part 2 Math Skills in Primary School
Today you’ll hear a sample Speaking Part 2 answer about math skills in primary school. Firstly, be aware that ‘primary school’ is British English, and in the U.S. we say ‘elementary school’. This may be a difficult Part 2 cue card, if...
Extra English Practice
Basic Grammar - the Simple Present
English grammar lesson about the form, meaning, and use of the simple present verb tense. Play a game with Misha and Larissa to learn how to correctly form sentences in this tense. Special attention is paid to subject verb agreement...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jonathan Jansen - Lessons from South Africa
Jonathan Jansen is Vice Chancellor and Rector of the University of the Free State and President of the South African Institute of Race Relations. He holds a PhD from Stanford University, the MS degree from Cornell University, and...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Build Relationships at Work
Learn how to build relationships at work in this video.
Science360
Engineering a Difference
Do engineers have the power to change lives and make a positive difference in the world? This inspiring, award-winning documentary clearly shows the answer is a resounding “Yes!” "Engineering a Difference" follows three teams of...
NPR
Wind Power on Forest Land
The very first commercial wind project on U.S. Forest Service land will locate 15 turbines on government land in southern Vermont by the end of 2017. This project sets a precedent since it's the first agreement in the country between...
The Art Assignment
The Myth of the Tortured Artist
Are artists really more tortured than the rest of us? Let's consider this myth and the studies that assess whether there might be a link between creativity and mental illness.
Barcroft Media
India's Incredible Dwarf Family: BORN DIFFERENT
A FAMILY in the Indian city of Hyderabad always stand out in a crowd - because nine of the 11 family members are dwarves. Fifty-two-year-old Ram Raj Chauhan is the head of the family who have been affected by a genetic condition called...
The Wall Street Journal
Amanda Cage on the Future of the American Labor Market
As employers in the trade sector offer new recruits higher pay, better benefits and signing-on bonuses, Amanda Cage, president and CEO of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions, joins us to discuss the future of trade schools across...
Weatherthings
Water Smart: Water on Earth - Estuaries
Water on Earth focuses on water as most kids would think about it. We start with water in obvious locations such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. We quickly learn that water can change phase to remain a solid in glaciers. Many kids may be...
Curated Video
Shots Fired! Why Being President is a Deadly Job
Of all the Presidents who have held office since the foundation of the United States, four were gunned down by assassins. This is their story.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Marie Forgeard - Does Creativity Matter
Marie Forgeard, PhD, is a post-doctoral fellow at McLean Hospital’s Behavioral Health Partial Hospital Program and Behavioral Health Partial Clinical Research Program. Her research focuses on understanding when and how creative thinking...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Pat Mottola - Women Who Dare to Write - Afghan Women's Writing Project
Pat Mottola teaches Creative Writing at Southern Connecticut State University, where she earned both an M.S. in Art Education and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. She also teaches art and poetry to senior citizens throughout Connecticut....
Weatherthings
Hurricane Sandy: The Impact on Society
What led to the unique path of Hurricane Sandy in 2016 and why it had such a large impact, as the second most-costly hurricane to hit the United States in modern times. It was nicknamed a superstorm for the wide impact it had in the...
Curated Video
Analyzing Independence in a Two-Way Table
In this video, the teacher explains how to determine if two events are independent using a formula. The example used is the relationship between music genre and region. By analyzing the probabilities of different events occurring, the...
Healthcare Triage
Later School Day Starts Make Economic Sense
Last week, we talked about why it's good for students' health to push school start times back to later in the morning. There's also an economic argument for it. Today, Aaron talks about how starting school later benefits the economy in...
Curated Video
Lion vs Tiger: Which Would Win In A Fight?
The outcome of a fight between lion and tiger would depend heavily on the individuals–their age, breed, mood, fighting style, and physiology. However, historical evidence suggests that tigers are a bit more likely to win the duel. When...
Mediacorp
Rush Hour and Technology in Indonesia
This video explores how technology, particularly mobile apps, has become an integral part of life in Indonesia. It highlights the ways in which these apps solve problems, such as ordering food and services while stuck in traffic, and how...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
What is Feminist Economics?
"All of us, if we get old enough, need to be taken care of." Diana Strassmann, Rice University professor and founder of the journal "Feminist Economics," discusses her work shifting economics from a discipline of neglect to one of care...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nancy Carlsson-Paige - On Howard Zinn
Nancy Carlsson-Paige is Professor Emerita at Lesley University where she taught teachers for more than 30 years and was a founder of the University's Center for Peaceable Schools. Nancy has written and spoken extensively about the impact...
Mazz Media
Amphibian
This live-action video program is about the word amphibian. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word amphibian through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful,...
Weatherthings
Hurricane Matthew: The Impact on Society
Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti in 2016 as the most powerful hurricane in that country in half a century. Hundreds were killed, and hundreds were injured. Millions were impacted in Haiti. Hurricane Matthew went on to Cuba and then the...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Heredity and Science
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Walter Mischel - The Marshmallow Test
Walter Mischel has research interests in personality structure, process, and development, and in self-regulation (aka willpower). His professional honors and awards include the following: National Academy of Sciences (elected 2004);...