National Geographic
Tracking the Gray Wolf in Yellowstone | Explorer
The gray wolf is a top predator that was nearly wiped out from North America. But in 1995, a recovery program began in Yellowstone with surprising results. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe ➡ Watch all clips of Explorer here:...
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Heart 101 | National Geographic
The human heart beats up to 3 billion times over an average lifespan. Learn about the anatomy of the heart and how this muscular organ provides life-giving oxygen throughout the body. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About...
Common Sense Media
Fortnite Survey: Kids & Parents Speak Up
The sudden success of Fortnite has raised a host of parenting concerns, from gaming addiction to online scams. But with the right guidance, tweens and teens can enjoy the game as an entertaining, age-appropriate option. Check out our...
Common Sense Media
Truth About Tech: Solutions for Digital Well-Being
Technology is a powerful tool that has forever changed the way we all interact. It’s not just about family movie night anymore: It’s about how kids socialize and learn, how families keep in touch, and the conversations we have (or don’t...
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Under the Dark Skies | National Geographic
National Geographic partnered with the International Dark-Sky Association to provide families with a true ‘dark sky’ observatory experience, free from the artificial light prevalent in city and suburban communities. ➡ Subscribe:...
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Welcome to Hospitable Planet | National Geographic
Nothing hostile about this hospitable planet. Just happy animals enjoying sunshine and rainbows in this totally-real-definitely-not-a-joke new documentary series. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic:...
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Meteor Showers 101 | National Geographic
About 30 meteor showers can be seen from Earth throughout the year. Learn the science behind meteor showers, the dates when showers like the Geminids occur, and the origins of wishing upon a shooting star. ➡ Subscribe:...
Curated Video
Teen Voices: Presenting Yourself Online
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/who-are-you-online Middle school is a normal time to explore and develop a unique identity, and lots...
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Teen Voices: Who You're Talking to Online
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/chatting-safely-online On the web, in video games, and on social media, it’s easy to meet and chat...
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Teen Voices: Dealing With Digital Drama
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/digital-drama-unplugged On social media, it’s easy to be misunderstood or to say something you don’t...
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Teen Voices: The Pressure to Stay Connected
Teachers, for the lesson plan associated with this topic please visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/digital-citizenship/lesson/digital-media-and-your-brain Kids and teens use technology for lots of things, from texting and...
Curated Video
Facebook Privacy Basics for Teachers
Want to know more? Check out our blog, "Protecting Students' Privacy on Social Media" at: https://www.commonsense.org/education/blog/protecting-student-privacy-on-social-media-dos-and-donts-for-teachers Let's get real. LOTS of teachers...
Curated Video
3 Great Ways to Get Students Coding in the Classroom
Learning to code in school is more popular than ever, and it's never been easier to get started. What's more, coding can teach students skills that apply across the curriculum, beyond computer science. So, what's the best way to get your...
Curated Video
Supporting English Language Learners With Digital Storytelling
English-language learners come to our classrooms with a diverse set of learning needs, including the need for more opportunities to practice using English in a variety of settings. But can digital communication help increase ELLs'...
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Dealing With Digital Distraction in the Classroom
Digital devices put the world at our students' fingertips, whether with their own cell phones or with school-provided computers and tablets. But, along with opportunities for powerful learning come the risks -- and realities -- of...
Curated Video
Digital Bytes: The Power of Likes
How does showing our preferences online generate data that companies and individuals can use? Teens will explore what exactly happens behind the screen when they like something online and the power their likes have. For more videos and...
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Digital Bytes: Instafamous
How has social media changed the concept of “celebrity,” and what implications does this have? Teens dive into the complex world of online superstardom and attempt to debunk the myths of the glitz and glamour. For more videos and ways to...
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Digital Bytes: Haters and Trolls
What are the differences among teasing, harassing, cyberbullying, and trolling online? Teens analyze the motives behind, for example, trolling (deliberately provoking or upsetting others online, with the intent of inciting an angry...
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Digital Bytes: internet Hoaxes
What happens when an online news story, photo, or video turns out to be a hoax? Teens will explore the importance of media literacy in our 24/7 digital culture, where anyone can create, publish, and share information and anything can go...
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Digital Bytes: Entrepreneurship
What kinds of opportunities and challenges does the Internet bring for young entrepreneurs? Teens explore ways in which young people are starting businesses or creating their own products online. They explore the strategies and tools...
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Digital Bytes: Would You #YOLO?
What does #YOLO mean to today’s generation, and what does it have to do with the internet? Teens discuss how #YOLO plays out online (what happens when you use digital media to “live in the moment”?) and how it can impact one’s online...
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Digital Bytes: Step Forward
What are the advantages of using the internet to engage people in social causes? What are the limitations? Teens will explore the difference between online activism and "slacktivism," a term used to describe “feel-good” actions that seem...
Curated Video
Get Started with Flipped Learning
Is flipped learning only about having students watch educational videos at home? Watch Molly Schroeder, director of summits for EdTech Team, explain: • What flipped learning is. • Different ways to flip, including in-class flipping. •...
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What is Bloom's Digital Taxonomy?
Learn how educators are reframing Bloom's Taxonomy through the lens of educational technology, blended learning, BYOD, flipped classrooms, and other models. This updated version aims to expand upon the skills associated with each level...