Crash Course
Screenplays: Crash Course Film Production
If you want to make a movie, generally you're going to want to start with a script. In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone talks about the basics of screenplays and how to get started thinking about and actually...
TED Talks
TED: How video games turn players into storytellers | David Cage
Have you ever watched a film or read a novel, wishing that you could change the narrative to save your favorite character? Game designer David Cage allows you do just that in his video games, where players make decisions that shape an...
TED-Ed
How do you know what's true? | Sheila Marie Orfano
A samurai is found dead in a quiet bamboo grove. One by one, the crime's only known witnesses recount their version of the events. But as they each tell their tale, it becomes clear that every testimony is plausible yet different. And...
Crash Course
To the Lighthouse: Crash Course Literature 408
John Green teaches you about Virginia Woolf's modernist novel, To the Lighthouse. Let's face it. You're not reading To the Lighthouse for the plot. There's not a whole lot of plot, unless you count the tension about the beef stew. You're...
TED Talks
David Hanson: Robots that "show emotion"
David Hanson's robot faces look and act like yours: They recognize and respond to emotion, and make expressions of their own. Here, an "emotional" live demo of the Einstein robot offers a peek at a future where robots truly mimic humans.
Crash Course
Just Say Noh. But Also Say Kyogen: Crash Course Theater #11
This week on Crash Course Theater, Mike is taking you to Japan to have a look at Noh theater. Noh, and its counterpart Kyogen are some of the most revered theater forms in Japan, and are still performed today. Today you'll learn how Noh...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Three anti-social skills to improve your writing - Nadia Kalman
You need social skills to have a conversation in real life -- but they're quite different from the skills you need to write good dialogue. Educator Nadia Kalman suggests a few "anti-social skills," like eavesdropping and muttering to...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: First person vs. Second person vs. Third person | Rebekah Bergman
Who is telling a story, and from what perspective, are some of the most important choices an author makes. Told from a different point of view, a story can transform completely. Third person, first person, and second person perspectives...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What’s the point(e) of ballet?
A baby cursed at birth. A fierce battle of good and evil. A true love awoken with a kiss. Since premiering in 1890, “The Sleeping Beauty” has become one of the most frequently staged ballets in history. So what makes this piece so...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Making a TED-Ed Lesson: Animating zombies
What style of animation perfectly mimics the movement of zombies? Puppet animation allows for just the right amount of zombie-like stiff limbs and jerky stumbles. TED-Ed animators show how to bring a zombie to life through 2D puppet...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Hamlet"? - Iseult Gillespie
Explore William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, “Hamlet,” a play about conspiracy, deception and the tragic consequences of indecision. -- “Who’s there?” Whispered in the dark, this question begins a tale of conspiracy, deception and...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: In on a secret? That's dramatic irony - Christopher Warner
You're in a movie theater, watching the new horror flick. The audience knows something that the main character does not. The audience sees the character's actions are not in his best interest. What's that feeling -- the one that makes...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why should you read "Waiting for Godot"? - Iseult Gillespie
Two men, Estragon and Vladimir, meet by a tree at dusk to wait for someone named "Godot." So begins a vexing cycle where the two debate when Godot will come, why they're waiting and whether they're even at the right tree. The play offers...
Curated Video
The Power of Cooperation: How Ants Teach Us About Teamwork
In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...
Curated Video
Exploring Communication: A Colorful Journey with Paco the Macaw
In this video, Paco the Macaw teaches children about the importance of communication. Through examples and storytelling, Paco explains how communication involves both verbal and nonverbal signals, and how it helps build relationships and...
Curated Video
Resilience and Friendship
In this video, a jellyfish named Jacinta teaches a young girl named Milani about resilience and the importance of making new friends. Through their conversation, Milani learns to embrace change and overcome the challenges of starting in...
Curated Video
Leadership and Teamwork
In this video, Lola the Lemur shares a story about two friends, Noed and Anissa, who become leaders in their community to restore a polluted beach. Through their teamwork, inspiration, and dedication, they successfully organize a charity...
Curated Video
Respecting Others: The Story of Tetsuo the Turtle
In this video, Tetsuo the Turtle teaches us about the importance of respect. Through a story about a boy who broke the rules in a park, Tetsuo emphasizes the need to follow rules, be considerate of others, and take care of our spaces....
Curated Video
Exploring Human Traditions and Lessons in Optimism, Flexibility, Acceptance, and Loyalty
In this New Year's Special video, various animal characters teach valuable lessons about optimism, flexibility, acceptance, and loyalty. Through heartwarming stories and engaging conversations, children learn the importance of staying...
Curated Video
Animal Friends Decorate the Christmas Tree: Celebrating Traditions and Generosity
In this video, the host and various animal guests come together to decorate a Christmas tree and discuss the importance of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season. Each animal shares their own story and perspective,...
Curated Video
Exploring Citizenship
In this video, Echo the eagle discusses the concept of citizenship with Jade. They talk about the importance of being a good citizen and taking care of one's community. Through the story of Michelle, they explore how individuals can make...
Curated Video
Curiosity: The Key to Learning and Discovery
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi interview Domenico the deer, discussing the importance of curiosity. They share stories and facts about Italy, and highlight how curiosity leads to learning and discovery. The video...
Curated Video
Solidarity and Kindness
In this video, Okina the Ostrich shares her experience of solidarity and the importance of collaborating with others in need. She explains how she participates in charity races to raise money for children and families in Somalia. The...
Curated Video
The Power of Kindness: A Heartwarming Story with Ella the Elephant
In this video, Ella the Elephant is the special guest and she shares a heartwarming story about kindness. She talks about her visit to India during the Holly Festival, where she meets a girl named Ahimsa who is lost and afraid. Ella...