Instructional Video12:21
Oxford Online English

5 Ways to Compare and Contrast in English

12th - Higher Ed
In this lesson, you can learn how to compare and contrast things in English.

When you compare two—or more—things, you need to talk about similarities and differences between them. This is a very global skill; it...
Instructional Video6:38
ShortCutsTv

Experimental Design in Psychology

Higher Ed
Here we begin with a research question, what is the most effective time of day to learn new material, to illustrate the strengths and possible limitations of repeated measures, independent measure and matched pairs experimental designs....
Instructional Video5:12
Curated Video

Comparing Equations and Inequalities Using a Venn Diagram

K - 5th
In this video, we use examples and a Venn diagram to illustrate how equations have one solution, while inequalities can have multiple solutions. The video also explains that equations use an equal sign, whereas inequalities use signs...
Instructional Video7:29
Curated Video

Linear and Quadratic Expressions and Equations: Understanding the Difference

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between linear and quadratic equations and how to model different situations using each. They provide examples of linear expressions and equations, as well as quadratic expressions and...
Instructional Video14:25
Curated Video

Everyday Conflicts: Conflict Resolution

K - 8th
Conflicts between elementary students can arise for many reasons including resources, needs, values and beliefs. In the classroom, on the playground or on the bus, these conflicts can many times escalate into a physical...
Instructional Video3:56
Curated Video

Equations and Inequalities: Graphs and Solution Sets

K - 5th
In this video, students will learn the difference between equations and inequalities by examining their graphs and solution sets. The video explains how equations are graphed as points or lines representing specific solutions, while...
Instructional Video43:51
Institute of Art and Ideas

How Men and Women Think (long form version)

Higher Ed
Many neuroscientists believe disorders of the mind will be solved when we understand the differences between the male and female brain. Yet is is frequently argued that men and women are not born but made. Are mental differences between...
Instructional Video6:21
Curated Video

Understanding Linear and Quadratic Expressions

K - 5th
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between linear and quadratic expressions. Linear expressions contain a variable and describe constant rates, while quadratic expressions include an x squared term and are used in...
Instructional Video6:50
Mr. Beat

The Differences Between the North and South Before the Civil War

6th - 12th
Mr. Beat teaches a geography lesson to help explain what caused the American Civil War.
Instructional Video2:02
Visual Learning Systems

The Atmosphere: Layers in the Atmosphere

3rd - 8th
Students will learn about the different layers of the atmosphere. The changes in the atmosphere are explained using examples of contemporary environmental conditions brought about by human behavior. The oxygen cycle and the carbon cycle...
Activity4:59
PBS

Atlantean Dodgeball

6th - 7th Standards
Which team has the advantage? An imaginary story about a game of dodgeball in the lost city of Atlantis demonstrates the ways to compare two quantities. One coach compares the ratios of the numbers of players on each team while the other...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Sesame Street: Song: We're Twins

Pre-K - K
A song about twins! Twins are brothers and sisters who were born on the same day, but that doesn't make them the same. This song teaches appreciation of differences and similarities. [1:42]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: What Makes You Unique?

Pre-K - K
In this video from Let's Learn, Lunisol Tavarez and a young helper talk about how we are both alike and different. [14:38]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story: "Perfectly Norman"

Pre-K - 1st
Read "Perfectly Norman" with Psacoya Guinn from NYC Children's Theater. This story, written by Tom Percival, is about embracing our differences and what makes us unique. [12:35]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Let's Learn: Let's Share a Story "Why Am I Me?"

Pre-K - 1st
Read "Why Am I Me?" by Paige Britt with Sharon Bricker. After reading, students will draw themselves and what makes them special. Then they will draw someone else and write/draw what makes them special. Discuss how differences are good...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dance to Success: Include All People

Pre-K - 1st
Everyone is different, and that is an amazing thing! This dance sequence has students create a welcoming space around them and invite people in, encouraging them to think about and celebrate how they and their friends are different from...
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Dinosaur Train: Stomp Your Feet!

Pre-K - K
This Dinosaur Train video will help children foster the understanding of heredity: inheritance and variation of traits. Buddy and Daphne compare how they are similar and different. Included are printable dinosaur fact cards. [0:54]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Young Explorers: Different Tigers

Pre-K - K Standards
Puppets have a unique perspective on our world. In this feature, we research and discover the differences between a real tiger and a paper puppet tiger. [1:32]
Instructional Video
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Happy Healthy Kids: Amazing Us!

Pre-K - K
In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey helps kids reflect on how our differences make us extra special. Comparing our likes and dislikes leads us to identify connections with each other and recognize how beautiful and awesome...