The Daily Conversation
Arctic Warming: A Very Bad Positive Feedback Loop
The oceans are very important in climate change because they take in almost 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and a lot of carbon dioxide. This makes the oceans warmer and more acidic, which has led to record-low sea ice,...
Curated Video
App Inventor TalkToMe Phase 3: Expand the User-Interface
We continue to expand the User-Interface by adding an additional button and text box. Welcome to our MIT App Inventor tutorial series! This comprehensive series teaches you everything you need to know to design, build, and enhance mobile...
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App Inventor TalkToMe (Phase 4): Add the Accelerometer Sensor
We now add the accelerometer sensor to the app and control the output based on the sensor data. Welcome to our MIT App Inventor tutorial series! This comprehensive series teaches you everything you need to know to design, build, and...
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AI2 Lesson 4
Complete the code with the ability to capture the user input and call the Text-To-Speech Converter. You wont stop playing with your App after that! :)
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AI2 Lesson 6
We wrap-up this App by adding the Accelerometer Sensor and getting the sensor to trigger the Text-to-Speech Converter.
Bedtime History
Patrick Henry & The American Revolution
Who was Patrick Henry, and why is he still remembered today? In this video, we explore the life and legacy of Patrick Henry—one of the most famous voices of the American Revolution. Best known for his powerful words, “Give me liberty, or...
Curated Video
Gettysburg Address for Kids
In this video, you’ll learn about the Gettysburg Address—one of the most famous speeches in American history. President Abraham Lincoln gave this speech in 1863 during the Civil War. He spoke at a place called Gettysburg, where a big and...
Curated Video
Are You Fluent in English? Find Out!
Take this test, if you answer yes to every question then you are definitely fluent in English.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Annette Gordon-Reed - Teachers Make a Difference - Sharon Walker
One of Annette Gordon-Reed’s most influential teachers was her high school speech and debate coach, Sharon Walker. From ninth through twelfth grade, Walker instilled confidence in her, encouraging her to participate in speech and debate...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Mary Anne Franks - Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment
Mary Anne Franks, professor of law at George Washington Law School, recently published Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment. In the book, she explores the concept of "fearless speech," drawn from the ancient Greek idea...
Wonderscape
Abraham Lincoln's Final Years and Lasting Legacy
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president, led the nation through its most divided era, the Civil War, and took a firm stand against slavery. His issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation and leadership in preserving the Union solidified his...
Makematic
The Monroe Doctrine
In 1823, President James Monroe redefined U.S. foreign policy with a three-paragraph addition to his State of the Union address. The Monroe Doctrine ultimately led to a new era of U.S. imperialism.
Makematic
The Gettysburg Address
President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address redefined the Civil War, emphasizing democracy and equality, and remains a cornerstone of American ideals.
Makematic
Susan B. Anthony
At a time when women in the United States did not have the right to vote, Susan B. Anthony played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
President Donald Trump delivers his inaugural address
President Trump said the U.S. would 'flourish and be respected' under his leadership. (Scripps News)
The Business Professor
Overbreadth or Overly Broad Laws
This Video Explains Overbreadth or Overly Broad Laws
The Business Professor
Obscene Speech and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Obscene Speech and the 1st Amendment
The Business Professor
Political Speech and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Political Speech and the 1st Amendment
The Business Professor
Defamation and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Defamation and the 1st Amendment
The Business Professor
Commercial Speech and the 1st Amendment
This Video Explains Commercial Speech and the 1st Amendment