York University psychologist Ellen Bialystok describes why she believes that, as a result of the brain’s plasticity, bilinguals have developed a better functioning executive control system that more accurately guides our attention when...

USC legal scholar and author Elyn Saks describes the many false stereotypes of mental illness that still pervade the public consciousness, explaining that there are many more accomplished people than we thought who suffer from various...

Legal scholars Nita Farahany (Duke) discusses the current societal preoccupation with neuroscience.

A video entitled “Elements of an Argument” which explains the key components of a strong argument.

One of the most famous Egyptian Pharaohs, King Tut, has become a worldwide phenomenon since the discovery of his tomb in 1922. But was he how ancient images and depictions portrayed him? A virtual autopsy says not so much, revealing King...

“Plate Tectonics” will look at the movement of tectonic plates, and how they have shaped our world.

The Endosymbiosis Theory explains evidence supporting the scientific theory of the origin of eukaryotic cells by describing the process of endosymbiosis.

“You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.” Miranda rights are an essential part of any lawful arrest, thanks to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that changed the...

Educators, learn how to plan and facilitate inquiry based learning approaches with digital media & technologies in the social studies classroom.

Avocado toast, goat cheese, alternative meat dishes - these are all that we'd consider 21st-century food trends. But did you know the bases of these dishes have been around a long time? In some cases, thousands of years? Our ancient...

Determine Fact and Opinion defines fact and opinion, explains the difference between the two, and gives examples of statements that are facts and opinions.

“Scientific Theory vs. Scientific Law” will explain the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law and the importance of the evolution of theory over time.

Brain training has gotten a bad rep for saying they prevent Alzheimer’s disease or boost you to 200 IQ. But does that mean you should uninstall all your apps? Well, turns out that not all brain training is created equal. Find out what...

How does catnip get cats high? And can catnip get humans high? Also, wanna see our cats react to catnip? All this and more with Alie making a cat video this time! And if you stick around, you’ll get to see how our cats, Bill and Loki,...

Here are the Top 6 Logical Fallacies to keep in mind in group and team discussions. Knowing these will help group members with critical thinking and analytical skills. We'll look at the following fallacies: 1. Casual fallacy 2. Either/or...

How can readers make predictions as they read? Following the fortune teller reading, predict what will happen next by observing pictures. Then read 3 situations on task cards to predict what will happen next. Your future looks bright...

Case control and cohort studies are examples of epidemiological studies used in public health to understand the relationship between exposures and outcomes. Epidemiology is about the distribution of disease and the causes of disease and...

A video explaining how embryology, anatomy, and genetics can be used as evidence for evolution.

This video entitled “Considering New Interpretations” models how to summarize points of agreement and disagreement in diverse perspectives.

The video entitled “Employing Rhetorical Devices” explores using rhetorical devices in a persuasive text.

“Identify Persuasive Texts” identifies the characteristics of a persuasive writing piece.

The video “Selecting a Change” introduces the concepts of natural and artificial selection and discusses examples of each.

A video entitled “The Evidence for Evolution” which explores the origin of Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution and then focuses on the evidence used to study and support Darwin’s theory.

This week on Nature League, Brit answer your questions about life on Earth!