Hans Rosling was a young guest student in India when he first realized that Asia had all the capacities to reclaim its place as the world's dominant economic force. At TEDIndia, he graphs global economic growth since 1858 and predicts...

We've all seen and shared a few LOLCats and Internet Memes in our time, but is it possible that these images and videos are actually a new form of art? Idea Channel takes a closer look at how memes function in our new interconnected...

At the age of 21, Simone de Beauvoir became the youngest person to take the philosophy exams at France’s most esteemed university. But as soon as she mastered the rules of philosophy, she wanted to break them. Her desire to explore the...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the features of a contemporary fairy tale. Key learning points: - ‘Blackberry Blue’ is a collection of six fairy tales, with characters from various backgrounds and cultures. - Each tale contains magical...

Pupil outcome: I can make predictions about a text. Key learning points: - ‘Mirror’ is a dual narrative text: two stories that are made to be read side-by-side. - 'Mirror' can be considered a wordless or silent text. - Different readers...

Pupil outcome: I can answer a range of comprehension questions on 'Princess Sophia Duleep Singh: My Story'. Key learning points: - Suffragettes were campaigning for the right for women to vote; this was something that was not permitted...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the context of 'Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover'. Key learning points: - The Mars rover marked a significant development in space exploration. - ‘Curiosity: The Story of a Mars Rover’ is a narrative...

Pupil outcome: I can use the text and illustrations to make predictions about ‘Greenling’. Key learning points: - The front cover of a text is part of the peritext; this also includes the blurb, endpapers and title page. - The peritext...

Pupil outcome: I can compare and contrast images in 'Mirror'. Key learning points: - The Moroccan story is set in the Valley of the Roses; the Western (Australian) setting is based on a suburb of Sydney. - The two landscapes contrast...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how a writer uses personal experience, expert views and wider politics to support their opinions. Key learning points: - When you take a stand, you express your opinion forcefully. - You can support your...

Pupil outcome: I can write an accurate, thoughtful diary entry in the voice of Miranda. Key learning points: - A diary is a person’s private record of events, thoughts, or feelings that are written down every day. - A diary should be...

Pupil outcome: I can explore what makes a memoir particularly vivid and emulate this craft in my own writing. Key learning points: - Memoirs are historical accounts or biographies written from personal experience or knowledge. - Helen...

Pupil outcome: I can choose an appropriate topic for my presentation and use research skills to begin developing ideas. Key learning points: - Part of being an effective public speaker is ‘finding your voice’. - Developing your authentic...

Pupil outcome: I can talk about my own feelings about transitioning to secondary school and I can use active listening skills to listen to others' perspectives, responding appropriately. Key learning points: - Times of transition in life...

Pupil outcome: I can explain where compassion fits within different ethical theories and whether it can justify suffering. Key learning points: - Virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism and situation ethics can support...

Stories grab our attention because they tap into feelings and emotions, and they help us connect with others. Sharing our stories and experiences makes conversations more personal and more interesting, and helps build relationships....

Narrative Writing explains the purpose of narrative writing and lists examples of focused, specific topics for narrative writing.

Miss Palomine will explain what a personal experience is and will encourage the student to share a personal experience with his Guide.

Miss Palomine will demonstrate how to ask questions about another’s personal experiences to gain a better understanding of the personal experience. She’ll describe to the student how a drawing can be a fun representation of a personal...

A video titled “Making Character Inferences” which introduces the definition of an inference and reviews methods to help you make inferences about characters in a story.

In Part 1 of the "Extra Mad" series, we discuss anger and the importance of managing it effectively. We share personal experiences of struggling with anger and dismiss the idea of a one-size-fits-all solution. The host explains the...

In Part 2, Grace delves into the stages of anger, including triggers, physical signs, and angry thoughts. She highlights the importance of having a plan to calm oneself down when triggered, as the brain becomes compromised during anger...

Sarah, a Deaf teacher, talks about her personal experience with family gatherings from the time when she was little to now. Being the only Deaf person in a large family of hearing people can present challenges.

Sarah talks about her experience with losing her hearing at the age of 4 from spinal meningitis. She grew up oral and later learned ASL in college.