TED Talks
Lesley Hazleton: On reading the Koran
Lesley Hazleton sat down one day to read the Koran. And what she found -- as a non-Muslim, a self-identified "tourist" in the Islamic holy book -- wasn't what she expected. With serious scholarship and warm humor, Hazleton shares the...
SciShow
Could the Firefly Universe Exist?
Firefly takes place in an incredibly complicated star system. But it probably couldn't exist, because physics.
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The poet who painted with his words - Genevieve Emy
Among the great poets of literary history, certain names like Homer, Shakespeare and Whitman are instantly recognizable. However, there's an early 20th century great poet whose name you may not know: Guillaume Apollinaire. Genevieve Emy...
TED Talks
John Wooden: The difference between winning and succeeding
With profound simplicity, Coach John Wooden redefines success and urges us all to pursue the best in ourselves. In this inspiring talk he shares the advice he gave his players at UCLA, quotes poetry and remembers his father's wisdom.
Curated Video
Only In India 13 - Reverse Singer
Reverse Singer:An Indian man plans to lay claim to an unusual record by singing wordings in reverse order, adding a creative twist to musical expression.
Curated Video
Review for You: Characteristics of Poetry
Mr. Griot explores the characteristics of poetry and figurative language by looking at examples and examining text.
Curated Video
Land of the Free
Dr. Forrester examines the writing of our National Anthem, the Treaty of Ghent ending the War of 1812, and how re-enactors show history.
Learn German with Herr Antrim
Traum -Cro: Lyrical Analysis - German Learning Tips #21 - Deutsch lernen
Traum by Cro is a great song, but it can also teach you a lot about German grammar. I chose two topics it can teach you, but there are of course more. You can see the original song video here: • CRO - Traum (Official Version)
Curated Video
The Largest Star in the Universe – Size Comparison Stephenson 2-18
Learn about the largest star in the universe with the Universe Size Comparison with Stephenson 2-18
Curated Video
Betelgeuse - Will It Become A Supernova?
Learn about Betelgeuse -- a red supergiant star also known as Alpha Orionis that is one of the largest stars of its class -- with this Space Science video from KLT.
Oxford Comma
Poetic Devices Explained ENJAMBMENT and ENDSTOPPED
How do poet's decide to end their lines? How are you supposed to read them? In many ways, poetry is more like sheet music than it is a novel; knowing the difference between enjambment and end-stopped lines will help you better read it....
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Animal Adaptations Choca Esos Cinco - Adaptación Animal
Este video explora cinco datos divertidos sobre Adaptación Animal.
Curated Video
Periodic Table Song/Periodic Table
Learn about the Periodic Table of Elements with this fun educational music video
Curated Video
Free Verse Poetry
Free Verse Poetry reviews the elements of a free verse poem and composes one of at least five lines about a famous person in history.
Señor Jordan
Irregular verbs in Imperfect Song!
I wrote the lyrics to this one and put it to the tune of a familiar kids' song. I think it turned out well! If you would like for me to come up with another song to help learn something grammatical or remember something you're studying,...
Curated Video
The Star-Spangled Banner
The Star-Spangled Banner recognizes that “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written toward the end of the War of 1812 by reviewing the lyrics.
Curated Video
Learn Spanish Intermediate | Spanish Vocabulary | Describir La Cuchara
Learn Spanish intermediate vocabulary and improve Spanish listening skills as native speakers from Mexico describe an everyday object to create a slogan for Anuncios Rápidos. The task today is to describe a spoon using important Spanish...
Curated Video
Prose Poetry
This video discusses the definition of prose poetry and provides an example from the genre.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Ozier Muhammad - 'The Chicago Defender Sends a Man to Little Rock, Fall 1957' by Gwendolyn Brooks
Ozier Muhammad graduated with a B.A., in photography from Columbia College in Chicago. He has been a photojournalist for more than 3 decades. His first job was as a staff photographer at Ebony Magazine. Ozier joined The Charlotte...
Curated Video
The Appeal of Pop Music
Pop music is a popular genre that emerged in the 1950s and 60s, characterized by its catchy melodies, dance-oriented rhythms, and broad range of styles. It borrows elements from various genres, including rock, Latin, and country, and...
Two Minute Music Theory
The Brilliance of Pentatonix Vocal Arranging (Run To You)
Why have I never done an Analysis video? I have no idea! So, today I analyze my favorite Pentatonix song - Run To You. We'll look at how Pentatonix writes this song, and some of the things that make it awesome.
Two Minute Music Theory
Symmetry In Music - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #53
Music can often be quite symmetrical, which is great, because humans tend to love symmetry. Season 4, Episode 4