Great Big Story
Nature's Architect, The Art of Building Giant Nests
Explore the unique craft of Jayson Fann, who creates massive, intricately woven nests from natural materials, transforming landscapes and inspiring creativity.
Great Big Story
From Crime to Apples, Uncovering Lost Varieties
A former FBI investigator now hunts for lost apple varieties in Washington State, using detective skills to bring history to life.
Visual Learning Systems
Energy in Living Things
This video colorfully illustrates how the energy in the food animals consume was once energy from the sun. Easy-to-understand examples help students create their own models to illustrate this concept. The video correlates to the Next...
Great Big Story
Biking to Protect Guatemala’s Rainforest
Join José Pablo Jelkmann Mendía, an outdoor adventure guide, as he shares the wonders of El Zur, a pristine natural reserve offering diverse trails, mountain biking, and a sanctuary for protected wildlife amid the threats of deforestation.
Great Big Story
Biking to Protect Guatemala’s Rainforest
Join José Pablo Jelkmann Mendía, an outdoor adventure guide, as he shares the wonders of El Zur, a pristine natural reserve offering diverse trails, mountain biking, and a sanctuary for protected wildlife amid the threats of deforestation.
Curated Video
Mesopotamian Gods Family Tree
In this video, the presenter introduces the ancient Mesopotamian gods and their stories. He explains that while there are no definitive versions of these stories, some of them may sound familiar. The video covers the creation of the...
Curated Video
Cell Phone Towers Disguised as Trees: A Natural Solution to Unsightly Infrastructure
This video highlights how American phone company Nextel Communications is creatively disguising cell phone towers as natural elements like trees and cacti to blend into the surroundings and reduce community resentment. By using existing...
Wonderscape
Medicinal Wonders of the Tropical Rainforest
This video explores the medicinal properties of various plants and animals in the tropical rainforest, such as the fertilance viper's venom for treating high blood pressure and the Madagascar periwinkle's role in curing acute lymphocytic...
Wonderscape
Navigating Literary Elements and Techniques
This video provides an in-depth exploration of literary elements and techniques used by writers to craft engaging stories. It covers themes, atmosphere, foreshadowing, diction, and anaphora, offering insights into how these tools shape...
Wonderscape
Slithering Marvels: Unveiling the World of Snakes
Explore the fascinating world of snakes, from the giant Anaconda to the tiny Bramini blind snake. Learn about their diverse habitats, the fear of snakes (Ophidiophobia), and their ecological roles. Discover how some snakes can glide and...
Curated Video
Intimate Verses: the Letters and Poetry of Emily Dickinson
In 1862, Emily Dickinson initiated a lifelong correspondence with essayist Thomas Wentworth Higginson, sending him four poems and seeking his opinion on her work. Through letters, she conducted most of her significant relationships,...
Curated Video
Discovering the Fascinating World of Leopards
Leopards are fascinating big cats known for their grace, power, and stunning spotted patterns. They are skilled hunters that can adapt to various terrains, from trees to the ground. With their unique rosette-shaped spots and impressive...
Curated Video
The Fascinating World of Elephants: Behaviors, Adaptations, and Social Structure
This video provides a fascinating insight into the life of elephants, highlighting their unique features and behaviors. From their impressive trunks used for eating, drinking, and more, to their intelligence, social structures, and...
Curated Video
Exploring the World of Chocolate: Good or Bad for You?
This video explores the origins of chocolate from the cacao tree, its historical significance, and its evolution from a luxury item to a beloved treat for all. It discusses the debate over whether chocolate is good or bad for you,...
Curated Video
Protecting Britain's Horse Chestnut Trees: Innovative Solution to Combat Moth Infestation
The video describes how the horse chestnut tree in Britain is being attacked by the Cameraria oradella moth, which can eventually kill the tree. Scientists have developed a new protection strategy using a pheromone technique called...
Curated Video
Unlocking the Healing Secrets of Ginkgo Biloba: Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Science
Ginkgo biloba, a tree with ancient healing properties, has been used for centuries to improve circulation, cognitive function, and overall well-being. Modern studies suggest that Ginkgo may benefit conditions such as macular...
Financial Times
How climate-friendly innovations can cool cities
FT Climate Capital - As global temperatures rise, our cities are heating up, and that’s adding to the problem. As the FT’s Leslie Hook reports, by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s households will have an air conditioner, requiring...
Financial Times
Can the Netherlands lead the construction industry towards net zero?
FT Climate Capital - The UN has warned that energy use in the construction sector is at an all time high. While architects and developers juggle housing demands with attempts to turn a profit, the industry is falling behind in the race...
Curated Video
AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - The Linux File System
In this lecture, we will understand the Linux file system, the directory structures, and hierarchical structures.
Curated Video
AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Introduction to Context in React
This video discusses the context in React, a method to pass props from parent to child component(s) by storing the props in a store. We will create a "cart" context to store items in our shopping cart.
Curated Video
AWS, JavaScript, React - Deploy Web Apps on the Cloud - Passing Parameters in Callback Functions
After learning how to use callback functions in the previous lesson, we will now use the callback functions we created in the parent component of our code and pass them on to the instances of the child component.
Curated Video
Who Can I Be? by Ivory Leonard IV
Who Can I Be?, is a story about a seven year old boy, named Ahkleem, who embarks on a journey of self- discovery. Unsure about his path, he sees himself in altered realities of who he can be. With the help of his mom, Isis, he realizes...
Curated Video
Mommy and Daddy's Christmas Treat by C.L. Holliday-Firmin
Family is always the reason for the season. What better way to celebrate the holidays than to have a party with your loved ones. The smell of hot chocolate, gingerbread and winter fills the air. With holiday music, a blissfully decorated...