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Curious Learners: Social and Emotional Learning
Learn more about social and emotional learning in childhood.
Makematic
Respect Diversity
In this video, students will view a piece of public art, then create a sculpture or mural that values diversity and celebrates the positive contributions people have made to our world.
Makematic
Celebrate Strengths
In this video, students will create a hand-drawn selfie, using words and symbols that celebrate their personal strengths.
Step Back History
Canadian Nationalism and the War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a huge conflict for the narratives of both Canada and the United States. At the War of 1812 bicentennial, Canada had a massive nationalistic display that was profound... weird. Let's talk about Canadian nationalism...
TMW Media
A look inside the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum
Situated in Central Texas along the Colorado River is a city known for its eclectic style and diverse culture. As the capital of Texas, Austin is home to a music, art and food centered community that has shaped the city into one of the...
Religion for Breakfast
What is the Hagia Sophia?
The Hagia Sophia is a super famous building in Istanbul. Officially, at least according to the Turkish government, it is a museum. But it was originally built as a church and then was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman conquest of...
Curated Video
Finding Near Squares Using Polynomial Identities
In this lesson, students will learn how to find the nearest square of a number using a polynomial identity. They will understand the concept of a near square, which is a number that is one unit less than a perfect square. By applying the...
Curated Video
Should we keep eating Soul Food?
As our culture evolves so does our food. What was once eaten out of necessity has become celebratory, all the while being the topic of constant debate. Evelyn & Hallease explore the new and inventive ways our generation is honoring and...
ShortCutsTv
Identity
This film looks at the relationship between the individual and society through the concept of identity, using a simple - and easily replicated - classroom activity focused on the difference between personal and social identities.
Curated Video
Solving Rational Equations and Checking for Extraneous Solutions
In this video, the teacher explains how to solve rational equations by eliminating the denominators and checking for extraneous solutions. They provide examples and step-by-step instructions on factoring the denominators, multiplying by...
ShortCutsTv
Gender and Crime
One of the most consistent features of modern societies is the gendering of crime and criminality. Not only is most crime committed by men, there are also marked differences in the types of crime committed by males and females. Here,...
Curated Video
What are Social Roles?
A general introduction to the concept of Social Roles and the major types.
Curated Video
The Whole Child: Ackermann’s 8 Forces of Natural Development
The video discusses Edith Ackermann's theory of whole child development, which emphasizes the importance of nurturing all aspects of a child's potential beyond just academic intelligence. The theory identifies four natural urges that...
ShortCutsTv
Religion: What It Is and What It Does
Ask a hundred people what they think religion is and you'll probably get a hundred different answers. However, to study religion we have bring together more general ideas about what religion is and what it does. This film, with Professor...
Sprouts Learning
Piaget's theory of cognitive development
Piaget's theory argues that we have to conquer 4 stages of cognitive development: 1. Sensori-Motor Stage 2. Pre-Operational Stage 3. Concrete Operational Stage 4. Formal Operational Stage
Curated Video
Where Are You REALLY From? Black Migrations and Immigration, Explained
Human migration is a tale as old as time, but how has that impacted Black culture here in the U.S.? Hallease and Evelyn explore how the movement of Black folks has created icons from James Baldwin to Nipsey Hussle.
Curated Video
How fraudsters are stealing millions from Canadian taxpayers
New ReviewFraudsters have found a way to exploit vulnerabilities in the Canada Revenue Agency, using stolen personal data and a side-door entry to steal millions from the public purse, and leaving victimized Canadians holding the bag.
Press Association
If a foreign citizen expresses racial hatred, we will deport them - shadow home secretary
New ReviewShadow home secretary Chris Philp tells the Conservative Party Conference that migrants who are found guilty of “racial hatred” will be deported under his party's leadership.
Curated Video
Residential school survivor reclaims her culture through powwow dancing
New ReviewStarla Starblanket is a residential school survivor from Starblanket Cree Nation in Saskatchewan. She says she was able to bring ‘healing’ to herself after dancing traditional for the first time in nearly 50 years during the Treaty 4...
Press Association
Starmer says digital ID cards will be ‘enormous opportunity’ for UK
New ReviewSir Keir Starmer says plans for a new digital ID held on people’s phones will be an “enormous opportunity” for the UK and make working illegally tougher. Digital ID will become mandatory as a means of proving the right to work under the...
Curated Video
New trials in UK slows Huntington's progression by 75%
New ReviewIn a turning point in the fight against Huntington, scientists in UK have made a spectacular breakthrough, as latest trials have slowed down the progression of Huntington's.
Press Association
Presidential candidate Catherine Connolly addresses pro-Palestinian protest in Dublin
New ReviewPresidential candidate Catherine Connolly addresses a small pro-Palestinian protest outside Leinster House, Dublin as the Dail returns after the summer recess.
Curated Video
CT limits when immigration agents can make courthouse arrests
New ReviewThe state's chief justice said the move is not political, but about limiting disruptions in courthouses. But it's not clear how – or even if – the new rules can be enforced.