Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Theme of Courage
Fear is an essential part of children’s stories. It’s only when things are truly frightening that the hero must be courageous enough to face them! What makes the Other Mother and her strange world so scary? Coraline must gather all her...
Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Context
Did you know that the name ‘Coraline’ originally started as a typo? Once her name appeared on the screen, Neil Gaiman had to find out what happened to her! And did you know that P. Craig Russell is an award-winning comics artist,...
Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Chapters 5-7 Summary
Coraline has managed to escape the Other Mother’s world – phew! But now that Coraline is back in the real world, something is very wrong. To make things right again, Coraline must step back into the Other World – just what the Other...
Schooling Online
Neil Gaiman's Coraline - Chapters 11-13 Summary
This is it! Coraline will finally confront the Other Mother in a dramatic showdown. Souls are at stake and the Other Mother has a reputation for playing dirty. Coraline will have to be tricky and daring to win this deadly game. But even...
Curated Video
Tis the Season Part 1: Shifting Perspectives
Join Tashie in this holiday-themed episode as she explores the power of perspective and its impact on our happiness during the holiday season. Discover how shifting our focus from ourselves to others and embracing a mindset of giving can...
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Pressure and Priorities Part 1
In this video, we delve into the parallels between space shuttles experiencing Max Q and the pressure we face in our high school lives. Learn practical strategies to relieve stress and regain control of your time. Discover the power of...
Nature League
Gregor Mendel: The Father of Modern Genetics
This week on Nature League, Brit Garner explores the life and times of Gregor Mendel, the monk who became the father of modern genetics, with some re-enactment help from her friend Adrian.
Nature League
Goodbye for Now
Brit Garner reflects on her experience with Nature League, reveals her highlights of the show, and says goodbye (for now).
Curated Video
Goalsetting Gamified Part 1
In this video about goal setting, we teach you how to use what game developers know in order to get you excited about your real-life goals and achievements. We dive deep into the world of video games and discover how the thrill of...
Curated Video
Moods Part 2: The Ability to Change Emotions
In this video, we're looking at a powerful question: Can we change our own emotions? Once an emotion hits, do we have the power to shift it? We start off by recapping the formula we discussed in the last video: Expectations - Reality =...
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Moods Part 1: Understanding Emotion Regulation
In this episode, we’re going to learn about the powerful interplay between our emotions, expectations, and reality. It's a journey we're embarking on together, to understand and take charge of our emotions rather than letting them...
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Manners Matter Part 3: Understanding Communication
In this episode of "In Control," we take a deeper dive into the intriguing world of manners. We explore some of the puzzling norms about posture, handshakes, and politeness, admitting that, even though we may not understand why they...
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Manners Matter: Part 1 - The History and Importance of Manners
In this episode of "In Control", we explore the fascinating concept of manners - their origin, significance, and relevance in the life of middle schoolers. Starting with a humorous personal anecdote about the host's childhood and her...
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Built for It - Part 3: Overcoming Adversity- Our Actions Matter
In this last episode of the "In Control" series, Jeff provides his personal insights on overcoming adversity. He emphasizes the need to evaluate our actions amidst hardships, and offers valuable tools to help us remain resilient and...
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Connected Part 1: Navigating Middle School Friendships
Understanding the different types of relationships can be a game changer. It can help you make sense of your interactions and connections and improve the way you relate to others. This episode of In Control - Connected focuses on...
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Holiday Wishes Part 1: The Happiness Myth
In this video about the holidays and how they affect us, we're exploring the meaning and joy of the holiday season. We delve into the idea of perspective, suggesting a shift from focusing solely on our wishes to acknowledging the needs...
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Connected Part 3: Navigating Parental Relationships
Rounding up our 'Connected' series, this episode focuses on understanding and managing relationships with our parents. While parents have a wealth of life experience to share, it can often feel as though they're stifling our...
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Connected Part 2: Navigating Middle School Relationships
Continuing our 'Connected' series, in this episode we will focus on middle school dating. Navigating the dating scene in middle school can be a tricky business. That's why we're here to help. Today, we will share our top 5 pieces of...
Curated Video
An Introduction to Genetics and Heredity - Gregor Mendel and DNA
In this video, we'll explore what DNA is, its role in life as we know it, and how it shapes every organism on our planet. From the eye color you inherited to the stripes on a tiger, learn how the 'blueprint of life' guides the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Cathy Collins - Freedom to Learn
Cathy Collins has worked as a Library Media & Technology Specialist for 23 years at the K-12 level. She is currently serving as a Library Media Specialist at Sharon Middle School. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a specialization...
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The UK’s Baby Shortage (and the Government's Plans to Fix it)
Over the last few decades, the UK's birth rate has been slowly dropping, and now half of women in England and Wales are childless by their 30th birthday. So in this video, we drill down into the data, why it's a problem and how Sunak...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Teachers Who Changed My Life: A Tribute to Mentors and Scholars
Dr. Bettina L. Love is an award-winning author and the William F. Russell Professor at Teachers College, Columbia University. In this video, she highlights the impact of several influential teachers in her life. Each teacher played a...
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Joanna of Castile part 2: Tumultuous Marriage to Philip the Fair
At sixteen, Joanna of Castile was married to the eighteen-year-old Philip "the Fair," Duke of Burgundy. The marriage started off well but soon turned sour with Phillip's infidelity as well as financial and emotional manipulation. Learn...
Weird History
What It Was Lik Being In The Hitler Youth
When the National Socialist German Workers’ Party assumed control of Germany, it immediately set out to spread its influence into every aspect of German society. And the lives of German children were no exception. And what better way to...