Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jonathan Mooney - Reimagining Learning
Jonathan Mooney is a dyslexic writer and activist who did not learn to read until he was 12 years old. He is a graduate of Brown University’s class of 2000 and holds an honors degree in English Literature. Jonathan is founder and...
ACDC Leadership
Production Possibilities Curve Review
In this video I explain how the production possibilities curve (PPC) shows scarcity, trade-offs, opportunity cost, and efficiency. This is the first graph you are going to learn in your economics class. Thanks for watching.
Weird History
What It Was Like to Be Egyptian Royalty
What was everyday life like for Egyptian royals? In a word: busy. Though they lived in the lap of luxury and enjoyed a standard of living that most other ancient Egyptians didn't, Egyptian royalty generally didn't have much downtime.
Curated Video
Understanding Fiscal Policy: Effects on Government Budget, National Debt, and the Economy
This video discusses the concept of fiscal policy, which is the use of government revenue and spending to influence the economy. It explains how government tax and spending plans are outlined in a budget and how they can lead to a...
Bedtime History
Marquis de Lafayette and the American Revolution
Marquis de Lafayette played a key role in the American Revolution. Born in France to a noble family, Lafayette strongly supported the American colonists’ desire to gain independence from Britain, one of his own country’s enemies. So,...
Curated Video
Israel, Acre- the Crusader city
Acre is the holiest city of the Baha'i Faith, and as such receives many Baha'i pilgrims. The city was known as Ptolemais during the Hellenistic and Roman-Byzantine periods. During the Crusades it was known as St. Jean d'Acre after the...
Physics Girl
5 cool math tricks ft. Technicality
Math can be fun when you play with the rules, use it to do everyday things like fast math for calculating tips, and do some math magic tricks! Plus, math is the language of physics. Check out these 5 fun math tricks with Alex from...
Michigan Radio
Preventing Cancer at a Cellular Level
More money is spent on treating cancer than preventing it within the United States. However, scientists are getting closer to finding out if cell growth within our bodies promotes already existing cancer. Scientists are examining...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ted Brodheim - Technology, Education and the Future
Ted Brodheim is Vice President, Vertical Marketing, Enterprise Business Division at Samsung Electronics America. He previously served as President of Epals. He served as the Chief Operating Officer of ePals Corporation. He was the Chief...
60 Second Histories
Galen the physician
The Ancient Greek physician Galen talks about his travels as a young man and the importance of Alexandria, Egypt.
The Economist
The changing face of tourism
Tourism is one of the biggest industries in the world—and it's rapidly changing. Chinese travellers have overtaken Americans as the biggest spenders and nearly all regions are welcoming more tourists. Except one.
Curated Video
Understanding Positive and Negative Numbers with Money
This video lesson teaches students how to use positive and negative numbers by relating them to situations involving money. It covers examples of positive money, such as receiving payment for work or receiving a gift, as well as negative...
Curated Video
Real World Problem Solving with One-Step Equations: Multiplication and Division
In this video, students will learn how to solve real-world problems involving multiplication and division using one-step equations. The teacher explains the concept of equations and emphasizes the importance of making adjustments to both...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Larry Ferlazzo - Helping Students Motivate Themselves
Larry Ferlazzo is an award-winning English and Social Studies teacher at Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif. He is the author of Helping Students Motivate Themselves: Practical Answers To Classroom Challenges, The ESL/ELL...
Curated Video
Solving Algebraic Equations Using Inverse Operations
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve algebraic equations involving addition and subtraction using inverse operations. They review the concept of variables and the relationship between addition and subtraction as inverse...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Maria Mazziotti Gillan Daddy, We Called You
Maria Mazziotti Gillan is a recipient of the 2014 George Garrett Award for Outstanding Community Service in Literature from AWP (Association of Writers & Writing Programs), the 2011 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award from Poets &...
The Wall Street Journal
The Power Of Creativity In A Data Driven World
Why it's time for a little more magic and a few less numbers in the search for breakthrough ideas.
PBS
How Do Your Tax Dollars Get Spent?
Remember when you received your first paycheck at your first job and the amount was a little lower than expected? Surprise! Some of that money was already spent for you. Have you ever stopped to figure out exactly WHAT is being bought...
Curated Video
Representing Situations with Inequalities: Writing and Graphing
In this video, the teacher explains how to represent situations using inequalities. They provide examples and demonstrate how to write and graph inequalities to represent different scenarios.
Curated Video
Solving Real World Problems with Expressions and Parentheses
This video teaches students how to solve multi-step problems using expressions with parentheses. It provides examples and step-by-step instructions on how to identify important information, draw a picture to represent the problem, and...
Curated Video
Writing Effective Body Paragraphs for an Argumentative Essay
In this video, the teacher provides a step-by-step guide on how to write effective body paragraphs for an argumentative essay. The lesson focuses on converting planned points into meaningful sentences, using transitions to improve flow,...
Jam Campus
Causes of the French Revolution Song
Learn about the causes of the French Revolution in song format! A great way to boost classroom engagement when introducing new topics.
Curated Video
Subtracting Negative Numbers Using Integer Chips
This video explains how to subtract negative numbers using integer chips. It demonstrates the concept of zero pairs and shows how to add and subtract integers with like and different signs.
Press Association
Sinn Fein discuss plans to end waste of public money
Sinn Fein finance spokesman Pearse Doherty and outgoing PAC chairwoman Mairead Farrell discuss the party's plan to end waste of public money at the Teachers Club.