The Backyard Scientist
Don't Put Wet Rocks In A Campfire
Ever heard of rocks exploding in a campfire? Can it really happen, and how dangerous is it? What happens if you spill molten metal on concrete? Today we will look at how and why concrete and rocks spall during a fire.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. M. Starita Boyce Ansari - Barbara Bush: Reading Behind Bars
In 2021, The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy IUPUI bestowed its highest global honor to Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari for her years of service to the Black community. December 2020, Dr. M. Starita Boyce-Ansari founded The New 3Rs, Inc....
Curated Video
Employing Rhetorical Devices
The video entitled “Employing Rhetorical Devices” explores using rhetorical devices in a persuasive text.
Schooling Online
Emily Dickinson - I Felt a Funeral, In my Brain
Have you ever felt like everything is about to come crashing down? In ‘I felt a Funeral, in my Brain’, Emily Dickinson portrays the anguish of complete mental collapse. It begins with a sense of grief and loss, like at a funeral, then...
Schooling Online
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein - Vol. 2, Chapters 4-6 Summary
As the monster continues his strange story, it’s clear that he has suffered a lot! But the monster did have hope for happiness at one point. He tells Victor how he grew to love the De Laceys; a poor French family living in exile in...
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Theme of Science and Reason
What happens when scientific knowledge gets into the wrong hands? In The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson explores the terrible consequences following the misuse of science by an unhinged mind. In this lesson, we analyse...
Schooling Online
Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde - Context
The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde was an instant hit back in the day, and is still a rip-roaring read. But what inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write such a bizarre horror story? To answer this, we delve back into Stevenson’s...
Teaching Without Frills
Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 6: Writing a Rough Draft and Closing
In this video, you will learn how to write a rough draft and end with a closing or conclusion.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Interrupt a Long-Winded Person
Here are 7 Tips to Politely Interrupt a Long-Winded Speaker. We'll practice the difficult parts together in the video so you can interrupt someone assertively, naturally, and politely.
Curated Video
Kindness Week: Spreading Joy and Positivity
In this video by Grace from Can Do U, she introduces the concept of National Random Act of Kindness Week (Kindness Week) and highlights the importance of kindness in our lives. She acknowledges that being kind can be challenging at...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor Reacts to Rocky's Speech to His Son
Communication Professor React to Rocky's Speech to His Son, "The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows." We'll break down why this speech has so much impact.
Economics Explained
What Would Happen if China's Economy Collapses?
It's no secret that China is facing a myriad of economic problems with many commentators predicting the impending collapse of the Chinese economy. But what would really happen is the world's second largest economy collapses? 0:00 - 2:22...
Economics Explained
This One Country Doesn't Have an Inflation Problem
In this video we help you to be more knowledgeable about inflation by looking at countries, most notably Switzerland, that have bucked the global trend in 2022 by reporting tame inflation numbers. We look into what Switzerland did right...
Nature League
Party Drugs and Octopus Hugs - De-Natured
In this De-Natured segment of Nature League, Brit breaks down a recent scientific journal article about the effect of MDMA on social behavior in octopuses.
Hip Hughes History
Global Review: The Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment
Mr. Hughes spews some World History regents review. Designed for newbies and for general studies.
Hip Hughes History
Tariffs in US History Explained: US History Review
Tariffs for some reason is a killer for kids on tests, so in this super fast lecture I explain their meaning, why they are used, who opposed them and a few examples of their use in US History.
Curated Video
Mental Health Matters- 7th Grade Part 2
In part two of our "Mental Health Matters Level Two" series, we clarify the often misunderstood difference between mental health and mental illness. Through detailed explanations and relatable examples, we illustrate how conditions like...
Hip Hughes History
Why do Federal Judges Have Lifetime Appointments? Government Review
HipHughes ponders a question; Should Federal Judges get jobs for life? Or should they face the wrath of voters.
Curated Video
Resurrecting Medieval Words
In this video, the teacher introduces viewers to a collection of wonderful medieval words that have been lost to time. They discuss the meanings and origins of these words, and the teacher shares their thoughts on whether or not these...
Curated Video
How to Structure a Persuasive Paragraph | EasyTeaching
Persuasive texts are made up of a title, an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. In this video we will look at how to structure and write a persuasive body paragraph. When we write a body paragraph, we must begin with a topic...
Curated Video
Curved Sword Vs. Straight Sword: Which Is Better?
One of the longest running arguments among sword enthusiasts revolves around the two dominant shapes of swords: curved and straight. Traditionally, straight swords have been used by Western European cultures, while curved swords are...
MarketWatch
Is now a good time to buy a house?
Should you buy real estate now or should you wait for market conditions to improve? We asked MarketWatch's real estate reporter Aarthi Swaminathan for a deep dive into whether now is the right time to buy a home.
Vlogbrothers
Sexual Abuse, Consent, and Culture
If you haven't heard, there have been some really troubling stories about manipulative and abusive relationships between online creators and their fans. While that situation certainly spurred me to make this video, I also think a video...
Vlogbrothers
North Korea: Explained
Is North Korea going to bomb us? Is North Korea a Threat? Is North Korea Communist? Why does North Korea Hate us? These (according to my extremely imprecise research) are the most common questions people in the world have about North...