In this heartwarming video, Rolla the Rooster shares his perspective on optimism and how it has helped him navigate challenges on the farm. Through his story of selling green tea with his friend Hassan, Rolla teaches us the importance of...

In this video, Helen the hippo shares a story about the importance of honesty. When she accidentally eats fruits from a basket that belonged to her new friend Lisa, Helen must decide whether to tell the truth or not. Through her honesty,...

Neurons, the brain's electrical signals, control how our bodies work. Discover how they do this and why they are implicit in learning new skills. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. The human brain has over 100 billion neurons....

Meet Desmond, an 11-year-old drag queen known as 'Desmond is Amazing,' who is breaking barriers and inspiring individuals worldwide. Introduced to drag through RuPaul's Drag Race, Desmond's journey is a testament to self-expression,...

Meet Kodo Nishimura, a Buddhist monk and makeup artist, who seamlessly intertwines the worlds of spirituality and beauty. Born into a temple in Tokyo, Kodo initially struggled with self-acceptance. After moving to New York and exploring...

Discover the empowering journey of military women embracing natural hair and breaking barriers in uniform. For years, regulations restricted African American women from wearing locks in the military, but times are changing. Join these...

In this video, Otto the Owl teaches us about wisdom through a story about a girl named Kyoko who loses her kite. With Otto's guidance, Kyoko learns the importance of making wise decisions and seeking advice from knowledgeable...

At a time when homosexuality was illegal in the United States, LGBTQ+ artist and pioneer Gladys Bentley broke all the rules to become one of the wealthiest Black performers of her time.

It’s usually easier to just fit in and go with the flow, right? But when we conform, we are easier to control. No thanks! In ‘The Pedestrian’, Ray Bradbury shows us what happens when our freedom and individuality are taken from us. Join...

Ray Bradbury always had an eerie knack for predicting the future. How? By paying careful attention to dominant ideas and events in his time. Join us for an overview of Bradbury’s life and influences. We’ll also look at how 1950s,...

Victoria Woodhull ran for President of the United States before most American women were even allowed to vote.

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This lesson explores the theme of individuality and identity in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Learn about the precious link between Winston’s memories and his identity. Watch out for the forces that threaten...

At a time when women were expected to know their place, activist and businessperson Victoria Woodhull blazed a trail as a fierce advocate for women's suffrage and empowerment.

Sold into slavery by her parents, Polly Bemis faced discrimination as a Chinese immigant in America – but became something of a pioneer of the West.

She was known as the Reindeer Queen – and one of the richest women in Alaska. So how did Changunak Antisarlook use her remarkable wealth to benefit the Inupiat community?

Latina author María Ruiz de Burton raised the plight of Mexicans in America with two satirical and revealing books at a time when female authors were few and far between.