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Post-World War II Recovery: Crash Course European History
At the end of World War II, the nations of Europe were a shambles. Today we'll learn about how the various countries and blocs approached the problem of rebuilding their infrastructure and helping their residents recover. You'll learn...
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Indus Valley Civilization Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Indus Valley Civilization, one of the largest of the ancient civilizations. John teaches you the who, how, when, where and why of the Indus Valley Civilization, and dispenses advice on how to be...
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Does Birth Order Affect Your Personality?
I bet you've heard about the birth order cliche: The oldest child is responsible, the middle one is a rebel, and the youngest is spoiled. This stereotype might apply to you and your siblings, but is it universal?
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What Is Fire?
Why does fire burn? What's the chemistry and physics of a flame? This week, learn about the beautiful science happening inside a flame!
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Exploring Uranus and Neptune
Join SciShow Space as we complete our tour of the Solar System planets with the ice giants, Uranus and Neptune.
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Teen Voices: Friendships and Social Media
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/my-social-media-life Lots of middle schoolers use social media to connect with friends, share...
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Russia, the Kievan Rus, and the Mongols: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you how Russia evolved from a loose amalgamation of medieval principalities known as the Kievan Rus into the thriving democracy we know today. As you can imagine, there were a few bumps along the road. It...
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Involving Parents In Digital Citizenship
Watch the many ways one school engages parents in digital citizenship education.
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The French Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green examines the French Revolution, and gets into how and why it differed from the American Revolution. Was it the serial authoritarian regimes? The guillotine? The Reign of Terror? All of this and more contributed to the...
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Rama and the Ramayana: Crash Course World Mythology
The next entry in our parade of heroes is Rama, the protagonist of the Ramayana, one of India's oldest stories. We're going to be talking about Rama's importance to Hindu culture, and how Rama fits into Campbell's idea of the Hero's...
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Abbas's Story: Pride In Your Digital Footprint
Showcasing interests in a positive way online. A high school senior shares insight on the quality of his posts. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, College Bound:...
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Privacy Student Intro Video - The Digital Footprint
In this video, students learn that they have a digital footprint and that they need to think critically about what information they put online. *Register today for free access to the full Common Sense Media Digital Literacy and...
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What's in Your Digital Footprint?
Students to learn to think carefully before posting and sharing in this video from Common Sense Media about the Digital Footprint we leave behind online. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan, Trillion...
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Coal, Steam, and The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course World History
In which John Green wraps up revolutions month with what is arguably the most revolutionary of modern revolutions, the Industrial Revolution. While very few leaders were beheaded in the course of this one, it changed the lives of more...
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Power of Words
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit our new, updated lesson page at: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/the-power-of-words (for the original lesson plan, visit:...
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The Dark Ages...How Dark Were They, Really?: Crash Course World History
John Green teaches you about the so-called Dark Ages, which it turns out weren't as uniformly dark as you may have been led to believe. While Europe was indeed having some issues, many other parts of the world were thriving and...
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Globalization I - The Upside: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about globalization, a subject so epic, so, um, global, it requires two videos. In this video, John follows the surprisingly complex path of t-shirt as it criss-crosses the world before coming to rest on...
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Private and Personal Information
Looking for a lesson plan on this topic? Visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/private-and-personal-information It’s natural for our students to enjoy sharing and connecting with others. But sharing...
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Labor Markets and Minimum Wage: Crash Course Economics
How much should you get paid for your job? Well, that depends on a lot of factors. Your skill set, the demand for the skills you have, and what other people are getting paid around you all factor in. In a lot of ways, labor markets work...
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Micro-Biology: Crash Course History of Science
It's all about the SUPER TINY in this episode of Crash Course: History of Science. In it, Hank Green talks about germ theory, John Snow (the other one), pasteurization, and why following our senses isn't always the worst idea.
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The Persians & Greeks: Crash Course World History
In which John compares and contrasts Greek civilization and the Persian Empire. Of course we're glad that Greek civilization spawned modern western civilization, right? Maybe not. From Socrates and Plato to Darius and Xerxes, John...
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Human Population Growth - Crash Course Ecology
If being alive on Earth were a contest, humans would win it hands down. We're like the Michael Phelps of being alive, but with 250,000 times more gold medals. Today Hank is here to tell us the specifics of why and how human population...
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Discussing Digital Drama
Drama and gossip are amplified in the online world. Middle School boys and girls discuss the realities of social media and how gender influences their digital lives. Use this video in your classroom in conjunction with the lesson plan,...
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What is Project-Based Learning?
Are you new to project-based learning (PBL)? Or a little fuzzy about what it is? Watch Suzie Boss, Education Writer and Project-Based Learning Consultant, introduce: • What PBL is. • Elements that make up PBL based on the Buck Institute...