TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Can you solve the human cannonball riddle? | Alex Rosenthal
They call you the human cannonball. Your act involves flying through rings of fire, bouncing through a trampoline course, and catching the trapezist in the grand finale. Today's pre-flight test fails dramatically, and upon inspection,...
TED Talks
Latif Nasser: The amazing story of the man who gave us modern pain relief
For the longest time, doctors basically ignored the most basic and frustrating part of being sick -- pain. In this lyrical, informative talk, Latif Nasser tells the extraordinary story of wrestler and doctor John J. Bonica, who persuaded...
SciShow
What Really Happened to Phineas Gage?
In 1848, Phineas Gage survived a seemingly unsurvivable injury to his brain, but the tale of that event has become quite colorful, and inaccurate, in many cases. So, what REALLY happened to Phineas Gage?
Wonderscape
Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing
Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...
Curated Video
Read All about It
Mr. Griot shares an example of an informational newspaper article to teach the important characteristics of informational writing.
Great Big Story
Kristin Finley, Life as a Trapeze Artist in the Circus
Join Kristin Finley's journey from a brewery in LA to becoming a trapeze artist, embracing the circus life with passion and dedication.
Curated Video
Review for You: Quotation Marks
Mr. Griot reviews the correct placement of quotation marks when writing direct quotes.
Wonderscape
Elephant Conservation: Challenges and Hope in the Modern World
This video examines the current state of elephant conservation, highlighting the transition from using elephants in entertainment to protecting them in sanctuaries. It discusses the threats elephants face, such as poaching and habitat...
Curated Video
How To Walk On Stilts: 3 Tips All Beginners Should Know
Do you have what it takes to walk on stilts? To elevate to a new level? To reach higher than you've ever reached before? If you're looking for a challenge, you've found it! In this video, Walter shares 3 tips all beginners should know...
Curated Video
Afong Moy
Afong Moy is believed to be the first Chinese woman to step foot on U.S. soil and her presence sparked an American fascination with Chinese culture, but her experience in the United States was far from welcoming.
Curated Video
Learning to Tell Time: Analog and Digital Clocks
Can we turn back the hands of time? We can try, but time just keeps marching on! In this video, we learn how to tell time using an analog clock. Join us as we take a deeper look at the minute hand and how to read the time on any clock....
Jabzy
How to Survive in Ancient Rome? : Life in the Roman Empire, Daily Life of an Ancient Roman
How to Survive in Ancient Rome? : Life in the Roman Empire, Daily Life of an Ancient Roman
Nature League
Is Russia Using Beluga Whales As Spies?
This week on Nature League, Brit reports on some mysterious breaking news about beluga whales as potential Russian spies, and the history of military marine mammals in general. Get your Nature League pin here!
Curated Video
Glastonbury Festival: A Magical Blend of Music, Circus, and Adventure
The Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts combines music and circus. Learn more about the history, landscape, and activities at this five-day festival.