Curated OER
Carl Sagan on Human Brain
Carl Sagan explains his evolutionary development of the brain, focusing on the cerebral cortex. What the cerebral cortex is capable of and what it performs are highlighted. This video could be used in a psychology or science classroom to...
TED-Ed
Looks Aren't Everything. Believe me, I'm a Model
"Image is powerful; but also, image is superficial." Insecurity and body image are prevalent topics in adolescence. In her presentation, model Cameron Russell begins an exploration of the power and effect of image in our everyday lives....
TED-Ed
Why Are We So Attached to Our Things?
Jean Piaget discovered that ownership has a huge impact on our psychology at a very young age. Watch a video that explains how our things carry a huge impact on human nature, and the idea that ownership greatly contributes to the...
TED-Ed
How Does the Rorschach Inkblot Test Work?
Rorschach inkblot test is arguably the most well-know of personality tests—and the most controversial. A short videodetails the development of and the original purpose of Rorschach's famous blobs that were designed to examine patterns of...
TED-Ed
Science Can Answer Moral Questions
Can questions of morality, good and evil, right and wrong, and/or what is worth living and dying for...be answered by science? Author Sam Harris presents a strong case for the need for a universal conception of human values. He argues...
TED-Ed
Why We Love Repetition in Music
Why does music rely so heavily on repetition? This is an interesting video from which to explore not only the psychological answers to this question, but also the ways in which humans perceive and rate different types of music.
TED-Ed
Why Facts Don't Convince People (and what you can do about it)
Birthers. Fake news. Terms all too familiar in the 21st century. Why is it that even when presented with facts it is impossible to convince some people that their opinions are wrong? Check out a short video that examines the psychology...
Macat
An Introduction to Elizabeth Anscombe’s Modern Moral Philosophy
Does moral obligation only make sense in the presence of divine authority? A video summary of "Modern Moral Philosophy" by Elizabeth Anscombe, part of a larger playlist about the world's greatest ideas, provides an overview of a newer...
TED-Ed
Animation Basics: The Option Illusion of Motion
From creating simple flip books to watching Saturday morning cartoons, we have all experienced the magic of animation. But how is it that a series of still images can be brought to life? It all has to do with the speed at which our brain...
TED-Ed
Social Animal
Similar to the rebirth of knowledge of the Enlightenment and Renaissance periods, David Brooks claims that today, we are developing a revolution in consciousness, exploring the depths of our nature and coming away with a new humanism....
TED-Ed
Should You Trust Your First Impression?
As humans, we perceive immoral behaviors as more revealing of a person's true character than good behaviors...but why? Peter Mende-Siedlecki conveys recent research in social psychology that suggests we are quick to form lasting...
TED-Ed
The Surprising Cause of Stomach Ulcers
That raging fire in your belly is not necessarily the burrito you had for lunch! Aspiring doctors get an in-depth look at the cause of stomach ulcers with an interesting video. The narrator discusses ulcer treatments of the past, how...
TED-Ed
Why Do People Join Cults?
It's easy to dismiss cult members as being brainwashed by a charismatic leader, but the process of being recruited into a cult is much more complicated than that. Learn more about the ways cults use an extreme ideology and sophisticated...
TED-Ed
Pavlovian Reactions Aren't Just For Dogs
Can romantic love and affection for family members all be characterized as simply Pavlovian reactions? Through fun cartoon graphics and animations, learn more about the psychological phenomenons that we may experience on a day-to-day...
TED-Ed
What Color is Tuesday? Exploring Synesthesia
What exactly is happening to someone who possesses synesthesia? This is a fascinating look into the neurological phenomenon that couples two or more senses in 4% of the population, and what some consider is the path to understanding...
TED-Ed
How Do You Know Whom to Trust?
As humans, we rely heavily on written and spoken word to receive and pass on knowledge. Impress upon your young learners the importance of having a critical eye when looking at life, and of maintaining an objective view of both ourselves...
TED-Ed
The Philosophy of Stoicism
An insightful video traces the influence of Stoicism throughout history, from the philosophers of ancient Greece to the prison cell of Nelson Mandela, and how its four tenets guide everyday heroes and importance historical figures.
TED-Ed
Could Your Brain Repair Itself?
Is your brain running a little slow? Just reboot it and you'll be good to go. This advice may sound ridiculous, but by watching this video you will learn how through a process called neurogenesis, adult brains are able repair and replace...
Crash Course
Ragnarok: Crash Course World Mythology #24
Ragnarok may sound like a sub-genre of rock music, but it actually refers to a Norse apocalypse myth. Pupils learn about Norway's mythological end-of-the-world story with the 24th installment in the 41-part Crash Course World Mythology...
TED-Ed
How to Manage Your Time More Effectively (According to Machines)
The good news: you can run your life like a computer runs its schedule. The bad news: computers are not always the best at running their schedules. Learn more about schedulers within operating systems and what happens when something goes...
TED-Ed
The Tribes We Lead
With all the information and technology we offer to our learners, we can sometimes neglect the importance of directing them on how to best use these opportunities. In this video, Seth Godin encourages his audience to 1) tell a story to...