The Learning Depot
How to Write a Hook: 10 Ideas for Narrative, Expository, Persuasive/Argumentative Writing
A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...
Wonderscape
Crafting an Effective Conclusion for Your Essay
Uncover the art of writing a compelling conclusion for your essay, an essential element that brings your narrative full circle. Learn how to summarize main points, reiterate the thesis statement, and leave a lasting impression with a...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Jerold Zimmerman - Teachers Make a Difference - Bill Meckling
Jerold L. Zimmerman, Ph.D., is the author of Relentless: The Forensics of Mobsters' Business Practices. He is a globally recognized microeconomist and author of seven books and has taught organizational economics, accounting, and finance...
SciShow
Why This Galaxy Gets TWO Black Holes
There’s a massive black hole next door that appears far too big for its host galaxy! And in another galaxy, TWO supermassive black holes formed, giving us a glimpse at a true rarity in astronomy!
Mister Simplify
Adler's Theory of Individual Psychology - Simplest Explanation Ever
Although not as popular as Freud's Stages of Psychosexual Development, Adler's theory and philosophy has steadily gained popularity over the years as another tool to analysing human behaviour and mental development with. This video...
Curated Video
Punctuating Dialogue Correctly
This video is a lesson on correctly punctuating dialogue in writing. The teacher explains the use of quotation marks and commas to indicate when a character is speaking. The students are given practice exercises and examples to reinforce...
Curated Video
Developing Subpoints for Your Thesis Statement
In this video, the teacher explains how to develop subpoints for a thesis statement by transforming the argument into a "why" question. They provide an example of a thesis statement about the importance of getting enough sleep, and then...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - Narrative Style, Techniques & Figurative Language in Prose Fiction (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Our second lesson will zoom into the finer elements of prose fiction. We’ll tackle narrative style, techniques and figurative language. You’ll discover a writer’s number one rule – show, don’t tell. Soon enough, you’ll have all the tools...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring the Bacteria Kingdoms
This video provides a brief introduction to bacteria and their role in causing infections. It also mentions the existence of different types of bacteria, such as those found in harsh environments like hot springs and deep ocean areas....
The Kiboomers
Santa is His Name O | Santa Song | Christmas Songs for Children | The Kiboomers
SANTA IS HIS NAME-O SONG LYRICS | S-A-N-T-A SONG FOR KIDS | CHRISTMAS SONGS FOR CHILDREN
There is a man with a long white beard
'And Santa is his name-o
S-A-N-T-A'
'S-A-N-T-A
S-A-N-T-A '
'And Santa is his name-o! '
There is a man...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Bella Mahaya Carter - Where Do You Hang Your Hammock? Finding Peace of Mind While You Write
Bella Mahaya Carter is the author of Where Do You Hang Your Hammock?: Finding Peace of Mind While You Write, Publish, and Promote Your Book. She is a creative writing teacher, empowerment coach, and speaker, and author of an...
Crash Course
Sega and More Mature Video Games: Crash Course Games
So we ended the last episode nearing the close of the 1980s and Nintendo had become the dominant player in the home console market, but Sega, originally a slot machine game company during World War 2, was looking to get its own console...
Schooling Online
English Essentials - Powering Through Prose - 'Big Picture' Questions in Prose Fiction Analysis (Stage 4, Years/Grades 7-8)
Welcome to the first lesson on Powering through Prose! This lesson will explore the ‘big picture’ elements of analysing prose fiction. Find out about narrative purpose, structure, setting, perspective and characterisation. You’ll...
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Project-Based Learning at Home
Webcast series for parenting website. Project based learning at home.
Next Animation Studio
Suspect named in murder of British politician David Amess
The man arrested and for the murder of British Member of Parliament David Amess has been named as Ali Harbi Ali.
Brave Wilderness
Giant Snake of the Everglades - The Invasive Burmese Python
Coyote Peterson is back in the Florida Everglades and he is about to get up close and personal with one its notorious giant serpents…the only problem is, it doesn’t belong here! The Burmese Python, native to Southeast Asia, is thriving...
Math Fortress
Algebra II: Quadratic Equations - Factoring (Level 1 of 10)
This video is an introduction to solving quadratic equations by factoring. This video goes over 6 examples modeling the proper way to use the zero product property as a basis to solve quadratic equations by factoring.
JJ Medicine
Essential Amino Acids | Mnemonic and Easy Way to Remember
Hey guys! This is my first video on amino acids! In this video I teach you guys how to memorize and remember all of the essential amino acids. In this video, I discuss all 9 (or 10 or 12) essential amino acids, describing why there is...
Big Think
James Patterson on writing: Plotting, research, and first drafts
- James Patterson has sold 300 million copies of his 130 books, making him one of the most successful authors alive today. - He talks about how some writers can overdo it by adding too much research, or worse, straying from their outline...
Curated Video
The Tempest and Post-Colonial Theory: Perspectives on History and Shakespeare's Narrative
This video delves into the complexities of interpreting historical events and literary works, focusing on Columbus's arrival at Hispaniola and Shakespeare's The Tempest. It examines how perspectives shape our understanding of history and...
Weird History
Victorian Era Foods
What did it mean to eat like a Victorian? There was no single culinary experience in the 19th century. Just like the era itself, Victorian Britons had diverse tastes and habits, and the food they consumed often reflected their ingenuity....
National Parks Service
Glacier National Park - Viewshed (Accessible Version)
This short documentary project, by seasonal employee Trey Burns and NPS VIP Michael Kirby Smith, is a lyrical portrait of the inhabitants at Huckleberry, Loneman, & Swiftcurrent lookouts in Glacier National Park ). CREDIT: Glacier...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Elisa Albo - "At Any Age"
Elisa Albo’s poetry chapbook Passage to America recounts her family immigrant story and Each Day More is a collection of elegies, both personal and public (Main Street Rag). Her narrative poems about family, food, and humanity are...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Elisa Albo - Teachers Make a Difference - Dr. Jacobo Albo
Elisa Albo’s poetry chapbook Passage to America recounts her family immigrant story and Each Day More is a collection of elegies, both personal and public (Main Street Rag). Her narrative poems about family, food, and humanity are...