PBS
Sponge Animation: Spicules
Many people think of sponges as being soft, but that's not the case in the ocean. Viewers learn about the sponge skeleton made of hard crystal material. They observe the many unique shapes and understand how scientists use these shapes...
PBS
Molluscs: Blue-Ringed Octopus Warning Coloration
What animal is only eight inches long and can easily kill an adult human? The blue-ringed octopus changes body color before neutralizing any threat, human or not. Observe the drastic changes to body color in a short video.
Corbett Maths
Drawing Graphs Using Xy Tables
What does a linear equation look like in a table? A video lesson practices graphing linear equations by making an input-output table. The instructor emphasizes the pattern in the table and relates that to the graph of the function.
Common Sense Media
What is Twitch?
Young gamers are itching to use Twitch! Learn more about a popular online gaming community website through a short digital citizenship video. Topics include Twitch content, following fellow gamers, and monitoring explicit language and...
Cisco
Episode 2.5: The Business Plan
Sometimes helping communities after a natural disaster requires a solution of monstrous proportions! The fifth episode in a seven-part shows scholars how the Problem Solvers rise above climbing waters by enlisting the help of monster...
Cisco
Episode 2.2: The Problem
School's out ... forever? Episode two in a seven-part Global Problem Solvers series follows the team as they touch down in hurricane-ravaged Tampa. After meeting with a local principal and teacher, the group begins to formulate a plan to...
Cisco
Episode 1.6: Test and Retest
When it rains, it pours! Episode six in a seven-part Global Problem Solvers series explores the challenges brought upon the team as Malawi enters its rainy season. Two problem solvers visit a local institute to get assistance in...
Cisco
Episode 1.4: The Technology
What happens when the plan just won't come together? Get a bigger team! Episode four in a seven-part series featuring the Global Problem Solvers examines what happens when young leaders run into a road block when implementing new...
Corbett Maths
Solving Equations
Go from one-step to two-step with all operations represented! A video instructor presents worked-out solutions to several linear equations. He begins with one-step equations and progresses to two-step equations requiring the distributive...
Corbett Maths
X Equals Graphs
Y equals graphs are horizontal, but x equals graphs are vertical. Learners explore the connection between the graph and the equation of vertical lines while watching an instructional video. The presenter shows a set of ordered pairs...
Corbett Maths
Y=Mx+C
Slope-intercept form is key to understanding linear relationships. Learners explore the relationship between the equation, graph, and key features of linear functions as they view a video lesson. They then complete practice problems to...
Corbett Maths
Gradient Between Two Points
The rate of change between points describes how quickly one variable changes relative to another. The video instruction concentrates on calculating the slope between two points using the slope formula. The instructor first explains the...
Corbett Maths
Gradient of a Line
Steepness, gradient, and slope all refer to the same feature of a line. Young scholars watch and rewatch a video lesson to build a solid understanding of the relationship between the rise compared to the run of a line. Examples include...
Corbett Maths
Limits of Accuracy – Solving Problems
Rounding has a significant impact on future calculations. Help your learners realize this significance with a thorough video lesson. Using multiple examples, the instructor calculates the upper bound and lower bound of several...
Common Sense Media
What is Twitter?
Bird is the word! Show scholars why, although it's neat to tweet, safe and smart is the best way to start! A short digital citizenship video demonstrates Twitter's micro-blogging concept and discusses appropriate content.
Common Sense Media
What is Tumblr?
All jumbled up about Tumblr? Demystify a popular app using a short video from a digital citizenship series. Young scholars see the app's creative options, then learn more about some of its less kid-friendly features.
Common Sense Media
What is Instagram?
Whether it's famous dogs or stunning stars, Instagram has everyone snapping and sharing! An informative video from an extensive digital citizenship library introduces the app and its many options. The narrator shows how easy it is to...
Common Sense Media
What Is Kik Messenger?
The message is clear—Kik Messenger is a hit with teens! Why is the app so popular? Viewers kick around the details during a short video from a digital citizenship series. The resource describes how Kik works, its customizable features,...
Common Sense Media
What Is Musical.ly?
Scholars with a song in their hearts love the Musical.ly app! How do they use it safely? Discover best practices for budding song artists using a short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist. The narrator explains the...
Common Sense Media
What is Periscope?
Ever wonder what the world looks like through someone else's eyes? Welcome to Periscope! A brief video from a digital citizenship series discusses the inner workings of the app, from locating content to setting up privacy settings.
Common Sense Media
What is Steam?
Play games, connect with friends ... Steam is a teen's dream! Scholars learn more about the popular Steam social gaming website through a digital citizenship video. The resource reviews the site's features and benefits, including great...
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What Is Sarahah?
The Sarahah app may be free, but is it a good idea for teens? Learners listen as the narrator describes the Sarahah app in a video from an extensive digital citizenship series. The app, which accompanies Snapchat, allows users to send...
Common Sense Media
What Is tbh?
Take an honest look at an honesty app! Social media scholars examine the features of an app that's full of questions. The video, from a series of digital citizenship resources, gives viewers a closer look at the app's content and privacy...
Common Sense Media
What Is Live.ly?
Being a social media superstar is pretty attractive to teens. How does Live.ly help them achieve the dream? A short digital citizenship video from an extensive playlist reviews the popular app and describes its advantages and disadvantages.