TED Talks
TED: Prepare for a good end of life | Judy MacDonald Johnston
Thinking about death is frightening, but planning ahead is practical and leaves more room for peace of mind in our final days. In a solemn, thoughtful talk, Judy MacDonald Johnston shares 5 practices for planning for a good end of life.
Curated Video
How Hidden Valley Ranch Became America's Favorite Condiment
Weird History Food would like to know if you want some Ranch with that. The flavor of ranch seems as though it's been around forever. But, it had to come from somewhere. That somewhere was a self-described cowboy from Nebraska who came...
Food Farmer Earth
The Art of Farmhouse Cooking: Celebrating Tradition and Taste
Uncover the secrets of traditional farmhouse cooking, where culinary skills meet family heritage. Learn how homemade pastas, cheeses, and cured meats embody a rich cultural history brought from Northern Italy to the American table.
Curated Video
Farming food
How humans and some animals, such as ants, farm food to maintain their food supply. Life processes - Living things in their environments - Obtaining food Learning Points Farms are areas of land or water devoted to growing plants or...
Curated Video
Sandra Day O'Connor for Kids | Bedtime History
With the recent passing of Sandra Day O'Connor, we wanted to celebrate her life by releasing this episode. Sandra was the first woman to serve as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and served from 1981 to 2006. Join us as we learn about her...
Curated Video
Whatever Happened to the George Foreman Grill?
Weird History Food is going heavyweight on the history of the George Foreman Grill. To many, George Foreman is the 2-time Heavyweight Champion of the World. But to those with an appetite, Foreman was known more for his eponymous grill....
Great Big Story
Thrills of skijoring, speed, teamwork, and tradition
Dive into the exhilarating world of skijoring, where skiers and horses unite in a high-speed race that blends skill, heritage, and adrenaline.
Curated Video
The Development of the West
Dr. Forrester talks about the Transcontinental Railroad and how it dramatically changed America. She then talks about those who settled in the Great Plains, including ranchers and farmers.
Great Big Story
The Delicious Origins of Ranch Dressing
Discover how ranch dressing got its name and became America's favorite.
Great Big Story
Preserving the Night Sky, The Story of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff
Discover how the small towns of Westcliffe and Silver Cliff in Colorado fought light pollution to reveal the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way and become one of the darkest skies in the world.
Great Big Story
The art of transformation, John Lopez's scrap metal sculptures
Explore the unique world of John Lopez, who creates lifelike sculptures from scrap metal.
Curated Video
The Day Henry Met...A Train
Henry meets a Train. He needs to take his carriages full of animals back to the ranch but the Train Driver got off at the wrong stop and he needs Henry's help. Henry becomes a Train Driver for the day on his journey back to the ranch.
Great Big Story
La speranza di un futuro limpido parte da un ranch
Una stagista del WWF prende consapevolezza della terra in cui è cresciuta e che presto erediterà. La sua testa è piena di progetti, ma quale sarà il modo migliore per preservare l'ecosistema del South Dakota?
Brave Wilderness
STUNG by the World's Deadliest Plant!
Brave Crew – an important note about this episode. The plant we feature, known as the Gympie Gympie, is nicknamed 'The Suicide Plant' due to the horrific pain it can cause to those unlucky enough to touch it. The trichomes of the Gympie...
Curated Video
Vice President
When you think of American tough guys, who springs to mind? Probably not the President. But two-term Commander-in-Chief Teddy Roosevelt was hard as nails.
One Minute History
056 Leonard Peltier - One Minute History
1973 - The Pine Ridge Indian Reservation is at odds with the elected tribal government and turns to the American Indian Movement for help. Leonard Peltier, an AIM leader, sets up camp at the Jumping Bull ranch to support and protect the...
Curated Video
Multiplication Equal Groups
Join Mrs. Taylor at the ranch as we learn how to multiply using the strategy of "equal groups." There is a math challenge that students may complete after the guided lesson.
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Friendship
George Milton and Lennie Small sure are an odd pair. Why do they cling to their friendship? Join us as we analyse the theme of friendship in John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men. You’ll find out why this is an important idea in the novella,...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 5-6 Summary
Things aren’t going well on the ranch. The fact that Lennie doesn’t know his own strength leads to shocking mishaps - but the worst is yet to come. When Curley’s lonely wife goes looking for attention, she finds it in the wrong place....
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Violence and Male Aggression
Unpredictable personalities, delicate egos, and poor anger management are a recipe for disaster. Who can step in as a role model? In Of Mice and Men, John Steinbeck shows us what can happen when misunderstandings and tensions occur among...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Theme of Prejudice
Steinbeck doesn’t hold back from uncomfortable topics, and neither should we! Join us for an in-depth analysis of the theme of Prejudice in Of Mice and Men. We take a close look at the characters in this novella who are treated unfairly...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 3-4 Summary
George and Lennie are making friends on the ranch. George has been given a puppy and there’s a nice elderly worker who wants to join them in the dream of owning their own place. But wait, there’s trouble brewing! Curley, the ranch...
Schooling Online
John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men - Chapters 1-2 Summary
George and Lennie are two best friends who share a dream - it’s what they work for. But Lennie’s intellectual disability often leads to trouble that George must get them out of. When they arrive at a new workplace to earn their fortune,...
Hip Hughes History
The Cliven Bundy Standoff and Oregon Militia Occupation Explained
Ever wonder how cows and turtles have anything to do with the Oregon militia takeover of a Federal National Wildlife Refuge building? I did. Here are my thoughts.