TED Talks
Chip Kidd: Designing books is no laughing matter. OK, it is.
Chip Kidd doesn't judge books by their cover, he creates covers that embody the book -- and he does it with a wicked sense of humor. In this deeply felt (and deeply hilarious) talk, he shares the art and the philosophy behind his cover...
SciShow
Carl Sagan
Hank pays tribute to Carl Sagan, noting his accomplishment as an astronomer and his contributions to culture -- both pop and otherwise -- as one of the great popularizers of science. Happy Carl Sagan Day!
Curated Video
Michael Ballack: A Life Beyond Football
This video highlights some of the off-field activities and personal milestones in the life of professional footballer Michael Ballack. It mentions his marriage to long-term girlfriend Simone Lamb, his involvement in charitable causes...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Derek Penslar - Teachers Make a Difference - Anita Shapira
Derek Penslar is the William Lee Frost Professor of Jewish History. He is the director of undergraduate studies within the department and directs Harvard’s Center for Jewish Studies. Penslar is a resident faculty member at the Minda de...
Bedtime History
History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Wonderscape
George Washington and the Cherry Tree: Myth or Fact?
This video uncovers the famous myth of George Washington and the cherry tree. Viewers learn how the story was added by Mason Locke Weems years after Washington’s death and why historians believe it’s untrue. The video explains the...
Curated Video
Deborah Sampson: A Revolutionary Woman Ahead of Her Time
After her honorable discharge, Deborah Sampson returned to Massachusetts. Initially, she continuined to live as a man, adopting the identity of her younger brother. She later married Benjamin Gannett, raised four children, and faced...
Curated Video
Autobiography: Brainstorming
Mr. Griot describes the characteristics of an autobiography. He also brainstorms and uses a graphic organizer to begin writing his own autobiography.
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From First Draft to Final Copy
Mr. Griot shows how to use a graphic organizer to organize the subject of his biography by early life, middle life, and late life. Then he demonstrates the importance of revising and editing. Finally, he reads the final draft of a...
Curated Video
Reviewing Elements of a Biography
Mr. Griot teaches about the characteristics of a biography and examines a biography as he reviews Nurturing Nature: The Life of Rachel Carson. He also models how to create a timeline using the information learned from the biography about...
Curated Video
Daniel Boone and the Pioneer Way of Life
Dr. Forrester tells the story of a brave pioneer Daniel Boone.
Curated Video
Exploring Entrepreneurship
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Levi Strauss, the inventor of denim blue jeans, to illustrate the definition of an entrepreneur.
Curated Video
Molly Pitcher
Dr. Forrester tells the story of Molly Pitcher and talks about all the interesting facts she learns from reading American history books.
Curated Video
Woodrow Wilson
Dr. Forrester provides a biography of the twenty-eighth president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson. She focuses on his strong belief in education.
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Emily Dickinson: Letters to the World
Mr. Griot introduces information about the life and talent of Emily Dickinson by sharing a biography of her unique life and personality.
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Biography:Revising and Editing
Mr. Griot models how to use a rubric to revise the first draft of his biography and how to use the proofreading checklist to proofread and edit his writing.
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Biography:Writing the Rough Draft
Mr. Griot models how to use the information he researched for a biography to write the first draft of his biography.
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Biography:Mary McLeod Bethune: American Educator
Mr. Griot reviews the meanings of the words genre, nonfiction, and biography. After reading a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. Griot relates the components of the story to the elements of a biography.
Curated Video
Clara Barton: Biography of A Lady in Charge
Mr. Griot uses the biography of Clara Barton as a tool for reviewing the characteristics and comprehension of nonfiction writing.
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The Stratford Bard: William Shakespeare
Mr. Griot shares a brief biography of William Shakespeare and discusses his contributions to the genre of drama.
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Biography:The Final Copy
Mr. Griot reviews the steps he and the student have taken to write a biography.He models how to write the final copy of his biography.
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Biography:Investigating Sources
Mr. Griot teaches about various sources to locate information about a topic.Mr. Griot models how to choose a subject, research information, and take notes to write a biography.