PBS
Why a grandmother and grandson are visiting every U.S. national park
92-year-old Joy Ryan and her grandson Brad Ryan have spent the past seven years crisscrossing the U.S. with the goal of visiting every national park. “Grandma Joy’s Road Trip,” as they call it on social media, began after Brad found out...
TED Talks
Patricia Ryan: Don't insist on English!
Patricia Ryan is a longtime English teacher who asks a provocative question: Is the world's focus on English preventing the spread of great ideas in other languages? In other words: What if Einstein had to pass the TOEFL? It's a...
TED Talks
Jane Fonda: Life's third act
Within this generation, an extra 30 years have been added to our life expectancy -- and these years aren't just a footnote. Jane Fonda asks how we can re-imagine this new phase of our lives.
TED Talks
Michele Wucker: Why we ignore obvious problems -- and how to act on them
Why do we often neglect big problems, like the financial crisis and climate change, until it's too late? Policy strategist Michele Wucker urges us to replace the myth of the "black swan" -- that rare, unforeseeable, unavoidable...
TED Talks
Pico Iyer: Where is home?
More and more people worldwide are living in countries not considered their own. Writer Pico Iyer -- who himself has three or four “origins” -- meditates on the meaning of home, the joy of traveling and the serenity of standing still.
TED Talks
Dan Barasch: A park underneath the hustle and bustle of New York City
Dan Barasch and James Ramsey have a crazy plan — to create a park, filled with greenery, underneath New York City. The two are developing the Lowline, an underground greenspace the size of a football field. They're building it in a...
TED Talks
Daniel Lismore: My life as a work of art
Daniel Lismore's closet is probably a bit different than yours -- his clothes are constructed out of materials ranging from beer cans and plastic crystals to diamonds, royal silks and 2,000-year-old Roman rings. In this striking talk,...
Be Smart
Are We All Related?
In part 3 of our special series on human ancestry, we investigate how closely related we all really are. Basic math tells us that all humans share ancestors. But you'll be amazed at how recently those shared ancestors lived. Thanks to...
Curated Video
How Native Americans Made Decisions For The Future | 7 Generations Rule
Native Americans have traditions and rules that are practiced for hundreds of years. The concept that we’re going to look into in this video is how Native Americans made choices for the future and generally Native American philosophy on...
Curated Video
Curiosity: The Key to Learning and Discovery
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi interview Domenico the deer, discussing the importance of curiosity. They share stories and facts about Italy, and highlight how curiosity leads to learning and discovery. The video...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steven Spear - Teachers Make a Difference - Jack Irgang & Kent Bowen
As a senior lecturer at MIT’s Sloan School of Management, Spear teaches in graduate and executive education programs and has advised several dozen graduate theses. He is also senior fellow at the Institute of Healthcare Improvement and...
Curated Video
Exploring Knowledge : How knowledge is acquired and applied
In this video, Wolfgang, a member of the canine family, discusses the importance of knowledge with the host, Jade. Wolfgang shares his insights on how knowledge is acquired and applied, using examples from his own wolf pack. He also...
Wonderscape
Early Life and Discoveries of Sir Isaac Newton
This video explores the early life of Sir Isaac Newton, one of the most important scientists in history. From his challenging childhood in England to his groundbreaking thoughts about gravity inspired by a falling apple, learn about...
Curated Video
The Woman Who Fought as a Man in the American Revolution
Deborah Sampson is one of the earliest women to enlist in the U.S. Army and disguised herself as a man in order to fight during the American Revolution. Born in 1760, she faced hardships, including being orphaned and working as an...
Wonderscape
Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing
Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...
Curated Video
Restoring Hawaii's Sustainable Food Systems and Cultural Heritage
This segment highlights the historical and cultural significance of agroforestry in Hawaii. It discusses the traditional practices of the Hawaiian people, the detrimental impact of monocrop agriculture imposed by colonizers, and the...
Curated Video
The Evolution of Household Appliances and the Rise of Electric Mobility
Dive into the technological revolution that has transformed bulky household appliances into sleek, efficient devices and is paving the way for innovative electric transportation. From the powerful, lightweight vacuum cleaners of today to...
Curated Video
Why Do Some People Look More Like Their Grandparents Than Their Parents?
Our physical appearance is significantly influenced by our genes, which are inherited from our parents, who in turn receive their genetic material from their own parents. When your genetic makeup closely mirrors that of your...
Curated Video
Review for You: Summarizing
Mr. Griot models using the 5 W’s chart and paraphrasing skills to create a story summary.
Great Big Story
Living on the Most Crowded Island on Earth
Explore the fascinating story of Santa Cruz del Islote, a unique island off the coast of Colombia that houses over 1200 residents on land equivalent to two soccer fields. Discover the challenges and simplicity of life in this close-knit...
Great Big Story
Living on the Most Crowded Island on Earth
Explore the fascinating story of Santa Cruz del Islote, a unique island off the coast of Colombia that houses over 1200 residents on land equivalent to two soccer fields. Discover the challenges and simplicity of life in this close-knit...
Wonderscape
The Outbreak of World War II: Causes and Early Events
This video explores the origins and early events of World War II, focusing on the political and economic factors that led to the conflict. It examines the rise of fascist leaders like Hitler and Mussolini, the impact of the Treaty of...