Instructional Video4:25
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TED-Ed

The Arctic vs. the Antarctic

3rd - 8th Standards
Compare and contrast the two poles as you watch this film. Using attractive animation, characteristics of the Arctic and Antarctic regions are presented with straightforward narration by a young lady. Viewers find out about the physical...
Instructional Video5:32
TED-Ed

The Myth of Cupid and Psyche

9th - 12th
What does it mean to love? Is true love possible? Transformative? The myth of Cupid and Psyche asks readers to ponder these questions as does a short video that retells the classic tale.
Instructional Video5:20
TED-Ed

The Great Brain Debate

9th - 12th Standards
How do speech and memory operate within the human brain? Compare and contrast the localistic and distributed models with your young psychologists using this highly engaging and informative video.
Instructional Video4:45
TED-Ed

How Your Muscular System Works

6th - 12th Standards
Get ready for some heavy lifting! A detailed video lesson explains the different muscle groups and their functions. The presenter compares and contrasts different types of muscle compositions related to their purposes.
Instructional Video4:49
TED-Ed

How Does Hibernation Work?

3rd - 12th Standards
Did you know animals hibernate all around the world, even in the deserts and tropical rain forests? How do these animals reach extreme body temperatures and undergo a decreased heart rate that would be deadly to non-hibernating animals?...
Instructional Video4:56
TED-Ed

Why Do Animals Have Such Different Lifespans?

6th - 12th Standards
Is it true that larger animals have longer lifespans than smaller animals? Does an animal's habitat help shape the length of its life? And does the ability to adapt and evolve allow living things to expand their lifespans? Watch a...
Lesson Plan7:31
Curated OER

Inside OKCupid: The Math of Online Dating

9th - 12th Standards
Capture the hearts of your young statisticians with this real-life example of using statistics in online dating. The use of average and geometric mean are discussed in the context of creating the algorithm used to connect people.
Instructional Video4:32
TED-Ed

The Incredible History of China's Terracotta Warriors

7th - 12th Standards
What does the discovery of 8,000 life-sized clay soldiers and the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang reveal about ancient Chinese culture? A great deal! Take a look at this fascinating archaeological find and explore ancient Chinese...
Instructional Video4:58
TED-Ed

Cannibalism in the Animal Kingdom

6th - 12th Standards
Many consider cannibalism to be the last resort before starvation. During an engaging video, scholars gain knowledge of cannibalism in the animal kingdom. It addresses common misconceptions and recently discovered patterns before pupils...
Instructional Video4:34
TED-Ed

A Day in the Life of an Ancient Egyptian Doctor

9th - 12th Standards
How did ancient Egyptians treat a scorpion bite? Scholars analyze the life of a doctor during trying times of Ancient Egypt. They investigate treatments and issues that arise with the various medical concerns of the era. To conclude,...
Instructional Video4:47
TED-Ed

The Surprising Reasons Animals Play Dead

6th - 12th Standards
Many animals have methods of surviving. But did you know that opossums are not the only animals known for "playing opossum"? Watch a video that explains the unique survival techniques and behaviors of animals, including tonic immobility...
Instructional Video5:36
TED-Ed

How Did Hitler Rise to Power?

7th - 12th
The Nazi party became overwhelmingly popular among the lower middle class, and somehow, Adolf Hitler rose to power in the early 1930s. Watch a illustrative video to find out more about Hitler's rise to power.
Instructional Video4:32
TED-Ed

How Smart Are Orangutans?

6th - 12th
Much like humans, orangutans learn by watching. They use tools in their everyday lives to live more efficiently. But displaying self-identity is true intelligence. Wow your class with a video that showcases the brilliant orangutan, and...
Instructional Video3:55
TED-Ed

Mansa Musa, One of the Wealthiest People Who Ever Lived

7th - 12th Standards
Discover the complex, rich legacy of fourteenth century African king Mansa Musa, who is said to have been one of the wealthiest individuals who has ever lived. Young historians will learn about trade routes between the Mediterranean and...