The Art Assignment
The Case for Jackson Pollock | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
You’ve heard of Jackson Pollock and know of his infamous “drip paintings,” but what is it that you’re supposed to do when you look at his work today? Why did it cause shockwaves in 1947, and what does it mean now? We explore the life,...
The Art Assignment
The Case for Abstraction | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
For much of human history, people made art by trying to represent the world as it appeared around them. Until about 100 years ago, when a bunch of artists stopped trying to do that. It was shocking then and it still upsets and confounds...
Tarver Academy
"I Have No Special Talent" quote by Albert Einstein
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About "I Have No Special Talent" - quote by Albert Einstein
KERA
Diversity in High School
Many cities have seen growth in their population, and the high schools in these cities have become a fusion of races and ethnicities. Frisco, Texas has changed dramatically in the last twenty-five years. Not only has it changed from a...
Executive Finance
Creating Effective Presentations: Visual Aids and PowerPoint Best Practices
This video provides tips for creating effective visual aids in PowerPoint presentations, emphasizing the importance of using visuals to reinforce messages and engage audiences. The presenter offers best practices for slide development,...
Tarver Academy
Carol Moseley Braun on Who Defines Us
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About Carol Moseley Braun on Who Defines Us
Journey to the Microcosmos
The Microbe You Eat All The Time
Yeast: the most coveted microbe during this pandemic. This week we’re taking a close look at the little guys that make up our bread and beer and the vital role they’ve had for thousands of years.
Englishing
ESL - Writing a newspaper article (step-by-step guide)
A good newspaper article include 6 elements (Headline, byline, placeline, lead, body and quotation). In this lesson, Mr. P. will list the elements of a newspaper writing and will explain how to write it. This lesson is designed for...
All Ears English
3 Steps to Achieving Your Goals and a Challenge - All Ears English Podcast Bonus
Can you learn English in 30 minutes? Yes, you can and it might be even more effective than 3 hours of studying if you take our advice from this episode. Listen in today!
Englishing
ESL Writing - MLA format - Style of Documentation
In this lesson, Mr. P. will teach you how to cite a book, document, journal, website in your paper. He will go over each list and will give you examples for each. He used Faigley and Rubens Writing A Journey to provide examples and...
Tarver Academy
"I haven’t failed - I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work" - Thomas Edison quote
In This Episode, Tyler Teaches Us About "I haven’t failed I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work" - Thomas Edison quote
Mr. Beat
When the Supreme Court Justified Japanese Internment Camps: Korematsu v. United States
After the United States government forces Japanese American citizens into relocation centers during World War II, one man refuses and gets himself into some big trouble.
Curated Video
Organizing Your Evidence: Writing Supporting Paragraphs
In this video, the teacher explains how to organize evidence by writing supporting paragraphs. They discuss the importance of quoting and citing sources, and provide step-by-step instructions on how to expand similarities into sentences,...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cara Erdheim Kilgallen - Humor in the Classroom
Cara Kilgallen earned her B.A. in English and Spanish from Colby College in 2001M.A. and Ph.D. from Fordham University in 2010.Cara is a professor at Sacred Heart University in the department of Languages and Literatures. Her teaching...
Rock 'N Learn
Learning the Alphabet - Reading Letter Sounds
Here is the fun and easy way to learn to read with Rock 'N Learn English. Enjoy learning with fun, catchy, engaging songs based on the English language.
KERA
Drinking Chocolate Milk After Workouts
What you eat after working out can make a difference in how your body recovers. Consuming the right types of snacks after exercising can help to replenish your energy, build muscle mass, and burn fat. Listen to this interview with a...
Mr. Beat
Japanese American Internment Camps Explained
Here's the story of the Japanese American concentration camps that were established throughout the United States during World War II.
Step Back History
Why a North Carolina Program Sterilized Teenagers
North Carolina had a disturbing programme with dark connotations. Learn More!
Mr. Beat
History of Marijuana
Here is the story of cannabis, aka marijuana. Today it is illegal in most places, but that likely is to soon change, especially after people watch this video.
Grammaropolis
"Quote Me!"
A music video starring Court Reporter Quotation Marks. She's eminently quotable and she's not afraid to let you know.
Healthcare Triage
GMOs
Since our first episode, you've begged us to cover Genetically Modified Organisms, or GMOs. Honestly, I often can't tell if those of you who are asking us to do this expect us to tell you're they're awesome of the worst thing to happen...
Cerebellum
Get That Job - Introduction to the Cover Letter
Land your dream job with this helpful video! This video covers the tricky subject of Cover Letters. This is part 4 from the series 'Get That Job'.
Seven Dimensions
Presenting with Passion
In this video, a presentation skills trainer discusses the importance of body language, tone of voice, and the words used in presentations. The trainer provides examples of poor presentation skills and offers tips on how to improve, such...
Hip Hughes History
Federalist Paper #51 Explained: American Government Review
I quick look at Federalist Paper #51, a must for anyone studying the foundations of American Government.