TED-Ed
The Ethical Dilemma of Self-Driving Cars
Who should decide the response a self-driving car should make when it encounters an unavoidable accident? Ah, the murky world of technology ethics. Patrick Lin explores some sticky ethical questions in a short video presentation.
TED-Ed
What Is Metallic Glass?
Metallic glasses are shiny and opaque, and they conduct heat and electricity like metals. They have a lot of characteristics that make them special and unique to most metals. But, what are they made of? Watch this video to discover what...
TED-Ed
Why is Mount Everest so Tall?
Many years ago, when the Indian plate collided into the Eurasian plate, the highest mountain on Earth was formed. But what gives Mount Everest its shape? Watch an informative video to learn what factors make the...
TED-Ed
The Origin of Countless Conspiracy Theories
What is Ramsey Theory? High schoolers view a video that opens the door to the explanation of hidden messages in patterns, and how our brains can make interpretations for things unintentionally.
TED-Ed
Why Do We Hiccup?
There are so many remedies for curing the hiccups, from eating honey, to being scared, to breathing into a bag. But what makes the diaphragm contract the way it does? Watch an informative video to find out what causes...
TED-Ed
Why Do We Love? A Philosophical Inquiry
Does love make us whole again? Is love all we need? Is love folly? Does love let us reach beyond ourselves? Is love a misleading affliction, an emotional roller coaster ride, the best thing in life? Check out what these...
TED-Ed
How to Visualize One Part per Million
Imagine trying to imagine the unimaginable. Here's a one in a million video that helps viewers conceptualize a really, really, really big number and how a single unit can make a really, really, really, really big difference.
TED-Ed
Are You a Classical or Romantic Voter?
Right or left? Red or blue? What type of voter are you? How about none of the above? Instead, consider whether you believe a better world is possible or whether you think change just might make everything worse. Take a look at this...
TED-Ed
Is It Bad to Hold Your Pee?
How many times should a person pee a day? Is it a bad habit to hold it? What makes us have to go pee? These questions are answered in an informative video about the urinary system, and the importance of urinating at the first sign of...
TED-Ed
The First and Last King of Haiti
Henry Christophe—the first and last king of Haiti—presided over a free country, but one with forced labor laws. A video resource from TedEd profiles Christophe and situates him within the complicated context of the Haitian Revolution....
TED-Ed
The Importance of Focus
Focus is essential to successful individuals. Learn from the comments of several renowned figures, from Google co-founder Larry Page to filmmaker James Cameron, who attribute their success to their ability to concentrate, eliminate...
TED-Ed
The Invisible Motion of Still Objects
Launching a study of molecules? Check out a short video that explores rotation, translation, and vibration—the three ways molecules move.
TED-Ed
How Interpreters Juggle Two Languages at Once
How do they do that? How do interpreters simultaneously or consecutively translate from one language to another? Check out this short video that details some of the skills required and the training provided to interpreters. And it...
TED-Ed
The Microbial Jungles All over the Place (And You)
The microbes are gathering, organizing, dividing, reproducing, forming communities, and cooperating. We're surrounded but we can't even see these tricky little organisms. Use this short video to introduce viewers to biofilms and...
TED-Ed
What Makes Things Cool?
Who decides what's cool and what's not? A short video examines Raymond Loewy's universal theory of cool, the MAYA theory that suggests that ideas that are the Most Advanced Yet Acceptable (MAYA) are perceived as cool. Viewers learn how...
Google
Think Before You Share
When you share an inappropriate post online, only your friends see it, right? A brief and engaging video cautions viewers that making the choice to send a post can impact their daily lives, as well as their future options.
British Council
Juliet 1: Falling in Love
Shakespeare's timeless tragedy Romeo and Juliet has many lessons to teach youth today. As part of the Shakespeare English Exercises series, a video and set of activities help English learners connect with the popular play....
PBS
Heroes and Hope in Frank Herbert's Dune
Wil Wheaton shares his rationale for why readers should vote for Frank Herbert's Dune as their choice for the Great American Read program. His talk touches on the major themes of the novel and its central conflicts.
PBS
Top 4 Tips to Spot Bad Science Reporting
How can people make good decisions about their health when modern news reporting is so unreliable? Using an informative video resource, viewers discover the acronym GLAD. They learn to get past the clickbait, look for crazy claims,...
American Battlefield Trust
Civil War Trust Animated Map: First Manassas
The Battle of First Manassas, commonly known as the First Battle of Bull Run, was the first major battle of the Civil War, signaling a conflict that would last for many years and take many lives in the process. View an animated map that...
TED-Ed
How Do Fish Make Electricity?
Shocking! Share the story of electric fish with young biologists for a fascinating lesson in specialized cells. The narrator of the video describes how some species of fish generate electric current, differentiates between weakly and...
TED-Ed
Beach Bodies (In Spoken Word)
"But we're tired, and exhausted, from trying to be something we're not." Insecurity from body image can play a significant role in adolescence and into adulthood. Watch as two young poets tackle this issue head on through the...
TED-Ed
The Hidden Power of Smiling
Smiling is something we may do every day and can appear benign, yet this common expression has more health benefits and psychological/physical implications than we realize! Using historical quotes, scientific studies, and a vast range of...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Newton's Second Law: Acceleration
Become a pinball wizard by understanding acceleration. Mia and Sam define acceleration for the audience and touch on the property of inertia. Get your physical science class up to speed by showing this little video, reviewing the...
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