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Awesome Animal Dads
Let's talk about some of the awesome single dads out there in the animal kingdom!
TED Talks
TED: What kids can teach adults about asking for help | YeYoon Kim
Do you need some help? It's OK to ask, says YeYoon Kim, a former kindergarten teacher who learned from her students how powerful and courageous it can be to reach out for support. Sharing the story of one of the most difficult periods in...
SciShow
Altruism
Hank explains the evolutionary basis for altruistic behavior in animals, including vampire bats!
Bozeman Science
Homeostatic Disruptions
Paul Andersen explains how disruptions in homeostasis can affect biological systems at all levels. He uses the example of dehydration in animals to explain how disruptions at the cellular level can affect an organism. He also uses the...
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Why We Respond to Disasters with Altruism
The idea that humans react to disasters by losing control and acting selfishly is all too prevalent, especially in movies and television. But recent studies on altruism may provide evidence that this isn’t always the case, and this...
SciShow Kids
How Living Things Work Together
Bill and Webb can’t seem to agree, so they head the The Fort where Mister Brown tries to help them work together by teaching them about mutualisms, or when different types of animals help each other in the wild! Next Generation Science...
SciShow Kids
How Plant Seeds Travel the World
All plants start as seeds, and they can travel all over the world in lots of different ways. They might even hitch a ride on you! SOURCES: First Grade Next Generation Science Standards Crosscutting Concept: Structure and Function: The...
SciShow
Unexpected Ways Scientists Use GPS
GPS devices aren't just for keeping you from driving into a lake. They're also helping lots of scientists in unexpected ways.
SciShow
Jupiter Is a Jerk… and Also Our Friend
The largest planet in our solar system is no stranger to throwing its weight around, both to our benefit and detriment here on Earth.
SciShow
3 Ways We Could Get Clean Energy from the Moon
There are renewable energy sources here on Earth, but to meet our clean energy needs we should consider every possible option, including the Moon.
TED Talks
TED: Inside the Egyptian revolution | Wael Ghonim
Wael Ghonim is the Google executive who helped jumpstart Egypt's democratic revolution ... with a Facebook page memorializing a victim of the regime's violence. Speaking at TEDxCairo, he tells the inside story of the past two months,...
Curated Video
New Year's Party: Celebrating Gratitude, Enthusiasm, and Forgiveness
In this video, Kiwi the bird and the teacher host a New Year's party and discuss the importance of enthusiasm, gratitude, commitment, humor, and forgiveness. Through various animal stories, they teach valuable life lessons and inspire...
Curated Video
The Importance of Gratitude and Environmental Responsibility
In this video, Libby the Ladybug discusses the importance of gratitude and how it can bring positivity and optimism to our lives. She also shares a story about a little girl named Maddie who learns the value of gratitude by helping the...
Curated Video
Living a Life of Service: Discovering the Joy of Helping Others
This video is a fun and educational exploration of the importance of acts of service and living a life of kindness. It emphasizes the need to take care of ourselves before helping others and encourages children to discover their passions...
Curated Video
Discovering Your Life's Mission: Exploring the Universe with Nova
In this video, Nova takes children on an adventure to discover their life's mission. Through exploration and learning, Nova explains that a life's mission is something you are born to do, something you are good at and enjoy. By finding...
Curated Video
Learning the 9 Noble Virtues with Kids Planet
In this video, the teacher discusses the concept of nobility and the 9 noble virtues according to the ancient Norse Vikings. The virtues include courage, truth, honor, loyalty, discipline, industry, self-reliance, hospitality, and...
Curated Video
The Power of Service
In this video, Delta the donkey shares the importance of living a life of service and helping others. Delta recounts a heartwarming story of helping two lost children find their way back to their parents while working as a guide in...
Curated Video
Rivaldo: A Football Legend and Humanitarian
Rivaldo, a legendary football player, overcame a difficult childhood to become a world-renowned athlete. Despite alleged controversies off the field, his on-field brilliance spoke for itself. Rivaldo's passion for helping impoverished...
Curated Video
Energy Efficiency Initiatives: Saving the Planet and Your Wallet
This video highlights the issue of energy inefficiency in buildings in the UK, particularly north of London. It showcases the efforts of a factory that is actively reducing its energy consumption while maintaining profits, thanks to a...
Curated Video
Mentoring: How to Mentor a Colleague
Mentoring is a way to pay forward all the help you have had through your career. But, as with many gifts, they often repay the giver as much as the receiver. Mentoring is a great way to learn yourself. It compels you to think through the...
After Skool
5 Keys to Beating Stress - Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins' 5 Keys to Beating Stress 1. Feed Your Mind 2. Strengthen Your Body/Change Your Physical State 3. Find a Mission Bigger Than Yourself 4. Get a Role Model 5. Help Someone Worse Off Than You