Instructional Video24:45
TED Talks

Dan Dennett: Let's teach religion -- all religion -- in schools

12th - Higher Ed
Philosopher Dan Dennett calls for religion -- all religion -- to be taught in schools, so we can understand its nature as a natural phenomenon. Then he takes on The Purpose-Driven Life, disputing its claim that, to be moral, one must...
Instructional Video28:01
Janus Academy

Learn Chinese for Beginners - 30 minutes covering all the basics you need

12th - Higher Ed
In this video we are going to teach you all the basics you need for beginners Mandarin Chinese.
Instructional Video15:47
TED Talks

TED: How to make radical climate action the new normal | Al Gore

12th - Higher Ed
A net-zero future is possible, but first we need to flip a mental switch to truly understand that we can stop the climate crisis if we try, says Nobel laureate Al Gore. In this inspiring and essential talk, Gore shares examples of...
Instructional Video14:02
Curated Video

Brave Irene read by Al Gore

Pre-K - 4th
Brave Irene is written and illustrated by William Steig and read by Al Gore. Plucky Irene, a dressmaker's daughter, braves a fierce snowstorm to deliver a new gown to the duchess in time for the ball. View the activity guide
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Curated Video

"What's going to kill us first, nuclear war or climate change?" - Al Gore

9th - 11th
Al Gore is in London for the premiere of his new film on climate change, "An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power" The film is released after President Donald Trump's announcement that the United States would quit the Paris Agreement,...
Instructional Video12:35
TED Talks

TED: How to make a profit while making a difference | Audrey Choi

12th - Higher Ed
Can global capital markets become catalysts for social change? According to investment expert Audrey Choi, individuals own almost half of all global capital, giving them (us!) the power to make a difference by investing in companies that...
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Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 2000

6th - 12th
The 54th Presidential election in American history took place on November 7, 19- I mean, 2000. (The Year 2000) It was the first election I could finally vote in! And boy, was it a messed up one. We wouldn't even know who won until over a...
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Professor Dave Explains

George W. Bush: A War on Terror (2001 – 2009)

9th - Higher Ed
George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to become president, after John Quincy Adams all the way back in 1825. Always the black sheep of the Bush dynasty, he eventually became governor of Texas, and then ran for president...
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Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1992

6th - 12th
The 52nd Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1992. (clip of Bush- read my lips, no new taxes) Yeah, George H.W. Bush had alienated most conservatives by straight up breaking that pledge. I mean, man, he...
Instructional Video6:14
Name Explain

Why Does Marijuana Have So Many Names?

6th - 11th
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Big Think

William Shatner: Empathy must be taught | Big Think

6th - 11th
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Name Explain

Why Is Junk Email Called Spam?

6th - 11th
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Mr. Beat

The American Presidential Election of 1988

6th - 12th
The 51st Presidential election in American history took place on November 8, 1988. It was the earliest one I remembered. By many accounts, Ronald Reagan had a solid Presidency. He helped end the Cold War, and the economy remained strong....
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Curated Video

What Hillary Clinton really thinks

9th - 11th
Hillary Clinton’s theory of politics is unfashionable, but she doesn’t care. Subscribe to our channel!'http://goo.gl/0bsAjO' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'>channel! On page 239 of What Happened, Hillary Clinton reveals that she...
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Name Explain

Why Did Abyssinia Change Its Name To Ethiopia?

6th - 11th
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Why Is Football Called Soccer In The USA?

6th - 11th
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What Is Switzerland Called In Its Four Languages?

6th - 11th
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Extra Credits

♫ Ned Kelly: "Farewell to Greta" - Sean and Dean Kiner - Extra History

9th - 11th
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Name Explain

What Is This Time In History Called?

6th - 11th
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Curated Video

Can Trump steal the election?

9th - 11th
Republican lawsuits in the 2020 Election don’t amount to much. But the future of election law under a new US Supreme Court is a different story. Become a Video Lab member!='http://bit.ly/video-lab' target='_blank'...
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Curated Video

Disney Educational Productions: The Electoral College

Pre-K - 6th
All about the Electoral College. This original video from Disney Educational Productions tackles one of the most interesting elements of U.S. presidential elections - the Electoral College. Follow students Sarah and Joe as they learn...
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Name Explain

Was There A Country Just Called Arabia?

6th - 11th
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Why Is Texas Called The Lone Star State?

6th - 11th
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Do Dolphins Have Names For Each Other?

6th - 11th
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