Macat
An Introduction to Abraham H. Maslow’s A Theory Of Human Motivation
Abraham Maslow's A Theory of Human Motivation describes the hierarchy of human needs that individuals must meet before they can become self-actualized. A short video analyzes the process with the example of a woman who begins a comedy...
Khan Academy
Tea, Taxes, and the American Revolution
Rather than simply summarizing the events that led to the American Revolution, have your learners listen as John Green offers some interesting points to be used as discussion or writing prompts in your review of the war. Green details...
Khan Academy
SAT Prep: Test 2 Section 6 Part 3
Sal's dedication is clear in this video, which takes place on Thanksgiving Day. The problems focus on algebra (averages and linear equations) and geometry (perimeters and angles). Viewers beware: Sal makes a self-professed error on...
Khan Academy
Parsec Definition
What is a parsec? Sal's video explains that a parsec is 3.26 light years, and that the word its self can be broken into par = parallax and sec=1 arc second. He uses illustrations, diagrams, and trigonometric equations to help viewers...
TED-Ed
The Psychology of Narcissism
Is the self-esteem movement of the 70s responsible for the rise in narcissism? Perhaps. Is narcissism genetic? Perhaps. Check out this video that explores narcissism and narcissistic personality disorder.
TED-Ed
On Reading the Koran
"The fact that so few people do actually read the Koran is precisely why it's so easy to misquote." How much are our ideas based on our own reasoning and evidence rather than secondhand information and the opinions of others? Lezley...
TED-Ed
Could Human Civilization Spread Across the Whole Galaxy?
Ever heard of von Neumann machines? These self-replicating machines could allow for the expansion of human civilization beyond Earth. The video describes how this type of technology could open many doors for exploration and life.
Crash Course
Click Restraint: Crash Course Navigating Digital Information #9
Internet users often find themselves going down some crazy rabbit holes. What's the best way to exercise click restraint, or self-control, when encountering new information online? A video on navigating digital information shows viewers...
Educreations
The pH Scale
The pH scale is actually based on logarithms rather than just simple numbers. The fact-filled video begins with an explanation of the auto-ionization of water. Then it describes the relationship between H+ and OH- in every solution. It...
Veritasium
How Does a Transistor Work?
Tiny transistors have a big job to do in all of our electronic devices ... so, how do they work? Discover the chemistry and physics behind semiconductive elements such as silicon through an intriguing video from Veritasium's playlist....
Crash Course
Meet Your Master: Getting to Know Your Brain
The focus of Part 4 of this 13-part psychology course series is on different parts of the brain and how these parts are responsible for our behavior and different aspects of our personality. Each part is identified, located on an...
ouLearn
The Invisible Hand
How did economist Adam Smith shock the world in 1776? By telling the world that the best way for a government to control an economy is to not control it, and to leave people to buy and sell freely. Use this brief video as a way to...
Be Smart
The Science of Game of Thrones
Ready to don medieval costumes and gain a more thorough understanding of the science behind Game of Thrones? Pupils view a short video to explore the intricacies of a popular book and television series, and learn the science behind many...
Crash Course
Tissues – Connective Tissues (Part 3)
It is believed that Abraham Lincoln suffered from Marfan syndrome, something that still affects people today. Video number four in a series of 47 further explores tissues, specifically connective tissue. The narrator explores the four...
Crash Course
Social Policy: Crash Course Government and Politics #49
From the birth of the New Deal during the Great Depression to today's debate on Social Security, the government has had its hand in social reform. Should the government take care of, and pay for, every social issue in the nation?...