TED Talks
Herman Narula: The transformative power of video games
A full third of the world's population -- 2.6 billion people -- play video games, plugging into massive networks of interaction that have opened up opportunities well beyond entertainment. In a talk about the future of the medium,...
History Hit
Maps That Made America: Map of the British colonies
Why is this map important? How did this map come to have a second life later in history? Maps That Made America, Part 1
Mr. R.'s Songs for Teaching
50 States of the USA- A Fun Sing Along with the Kids Picture Show!
Teach all 50 states of the USA with this fun sing-along! Purchase on iTunes: https://goo.gl/xIWCso Purchase State Cookies Here: http://goo.gl/SCI3LG LYRICS: CHORUS Yes America, she’s got 50 states, Yes America, she’s got 50 states,...
Kids Academy
5 Regions of the United States | US Geography for Kids | Kids Academy
Don't miss our special Halloween offer 🕷️🎃🦇and use promo code SPOOKY20 to get 20% OFF the yearly subscription to Kids Academy Talented and Gifted Program! 😱😱😱 Limited-time offer! 🕒 https://bit.ly/2TvrZtv Teach US Geography for kids with...
Crash Course
Post-War Rebuilding and the Cold War: Crash Course European History
Sometimes, friendship isn't forever. At the conclusion of World War II, the old structures of power were a shambles. The traditional European powers were greatly weakened by years of total war and widespread destruction. The USSR was...
National Geographic
How Did the 'Unsinkable' Titanic End Up at the Bottom of the Ocean? | National Geographic
Over a hundred years ago, the Titanic sank beneath the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours. Hailed as the most beautiful ship of her time, Titanic's short-lived life was full of luxury. This video will explore some little-known facts...
National Geographic
How Did the 'Unsinkable' Titanic End Up at the Bottom of the Ocean? | National Geographic
Over a hundred years ago, the Titanic sank beneath the Atlantic Ocean in less than three hours. Hailed as the most beautiful ship of her time, Titanic's short-lived life was full of luxury. This video will explore some little-known facts...
TED Talks
TED: Insightful human portraits made from data | R. Luke DuBois
Artist R. Luke DuBois makes unique portraits of presidents, cities, himself and even Britney Spears using data and personality. In this talk, he shares nine projects -- from maps of the country built using information taken from millions...
Curated Video
How Closing Roads Could Speed Up Traffic - The Braess Paradox
The Braess Paradox is an unexpected result from network theory. It states that adding capacity could actually slow down the speed of the network. Applied to highways, the Braess Paradox means the existence of some roads slows down...
Curated Video
One policy that changes the coronavirus math
Paid sick leave keeps everyone healthier. During a pandemic, it's a necessity. Become a Video Lab member! http://bit.ly/video-lab In most developed countries, workers have the right to a certain number of paid sick days. It’s a policy...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1964
The 45th Presidential election in American history took place on November 3, 1964. Almost a full year before this, John F. Kennedy was assassinated while visiting Dallas, Texas, leaving the nation shocked and heartbroken. Vice President...
The Guardian
What does it mean to defund the police?
The Black Lives Matter protests in the US, which escalated in response to the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, have brought the little-known but decades-old campaign to abolish US police into the spotlight. But what are...
Curated Video
Why cities are full of uncomfortable benches
That bench won't be yours forever. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When designing urban spaces, city planners have many competing interests to balance. After all, cities are some of the most diverse places on the planet....
Mazz Media
Lab Safety: Correct Disposal and Clean Up
In this live-action program viewers will learn that many experiments involve use of hazardous chemicals, such as strong acids, alkalis, or flammable materials and that all good scientists learn the correct methods for cleanup and...
Curated Video
The real reason streetcars are making a comeback
It’s mostly about economic development. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO Starting in the late 20th century, modern streetcar proposals started rippling across municipalities in the United States. They’re touted as...
Rachel's English
VOCABULARY Lesson! | VERBS for COOKING: English Vocabulary and Verbs in the Kitchen
Vocabulary and Verbs are a critical parts of learning English. If you’re working on your spoken English and you love to cook, this video is just for you! I’m going to teach you English vocabulary and verbs that come up all the time in...
TLDR News
Gerrymandering is as Bad as Ever: Worst New Maps - TLDR News
Gerrymandering has been a political issue for decades and... it's still terrible. So in this video, we'll review the latest changes to political boundaries & why gerrymandering is getting worse than ever.
The New York Times
Kiev in Chaos: Teaching About the Crisis in Ukraine
Provide a historical context for the political unrest between Russia and Ukraine that began in late 2013. Learners review their prior knowledge and chronicle new understandings with a KWL chart, watch a video explaining the Ukrainian...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2
In this 3rd through 5th grade video, students combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Students perform...