SciShow Kids
How Do Lakes Form? | Goodbye, Mister Brown! | SciShow Kids
Mister Brown is moving away to Wisconsin, so Jessi, Squeaks and all of his Fort friends are here to say goodbye. But before he goes, Mister Brown want to teach everyone about the place he's moving to and all the amazing glacial lakes...
SciShow
Why Flies Die When They See Dead Flies
You're lucky you don't literally age faster and drop dead when you see a dead person... because fruit flies do. Here's what researchers are learning about the connection between perception, aging, and mood disorders like depression.
Curated Video
Midwest still digging out snow after weekend of blizzards
Minneapolis, Minnesota
1. Wide of truck stuck in snow
2. Mid of car driving down snowy street
3. Close-up Craig Herschey attempting to dig out his car
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) Craig Herschey, Minneapolis resident:
"Right now my car is...
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A fire gutted an apartment building early Wednesday on Detroit's west side, forcing dozens of people out of their homes, including some who jumped from second- and third-story windows. (March 5)
A fire gutted an apartment complex on Detroit's west side, forcing dozens of people out of their homes, including many who jumped from windows on the second and third floors.
There were no immediate reports of deaths caused by the fire,...
Crash Course
How Does Disease Move? Crash Course Geography
From outbreaks of measles in the United States and cholera in Haiti to patterns of lead poisoning near gold mines in Nigeria, medical geographers play an important role in tracking disease in the landscape. Today, we're going to look at...
SciShow
The Women Who Killed Whooping Cough
Whooping cough used to infect hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. and kill thousands of children every year. Join us as we learn about the women who developed the vaccine that has since saved thousands of lives.
TED Talks
TED: I stepped out of grief -- by dancing with fire | Danielle Torley
After losing her mother in a house fire when she was just six years old, Danielle Torley saw two paths before her: a life full of fear, or one that promised healing and recovery. In this inspiring talk, she describes how she turned her...
TED Talks
TED: What makes a job "good" -- and the case for investing in people | Warren Valdmanis
Businesses need to stop cutting labor costs and start investing in people, says social impact investor Warren Valdmanis. In this perspective-shifting talk, he breaks down the essential ingredients of a "good" job -- which is more than...
TED Talks
Jennifer Granholm: A clean energy proposal -- race to the top!
Kicking off the TED2013 conference, Jennifer Granholm asks a very American question with worldwide implications: How do we make more jobs? Her big idea: Invest in new alternative energy sources. And her big challenge: Can it be done with...
Crash Course
Affirmative Action: Crash Course Government and Politics
So we've been talking about civil rights for the last few episodes now, and we're finally going to wrap this discussion up with the rather controversial topic of affirmative action. We'll explain what exactly affirmative action is, who...
Curated Video
Why So Many Americans Are Leaving The Great Lakes States
The Great Lakes are a tremendous resource for the United States. In an age of climate change where water is becoming more scarce, the states and surround the Great Lakes are in an enviable position for the future. Despite this, however,...
Curated Video
Quarrying: Impacts
Quarries are found all over the world, providing employment and boosting local economies. What are the various economic, social and environmental impacts? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. Globally, rock such as granite, marble...
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Learn About The Geography Of Michigan! | US Geography Songs For Kids
Let's Learn about the geography of Michigan!
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Gerald Ford: The Unelected President
Gerald Ford holds a unique place in the history of U.S. politics – as the only American to hold the office of Vice President and President without ever winning a national election. Who was he, and what was his presidency like?
Curated Video
Mackinac Island: An Informative Essay
Mr. Griot gives a brief explanation of the characteristics of an informative essay. He then models the steps in choosing a topic, researching, and planning an informative essay.
Curated Video
Factors That Influenced Migration to the West
Dr. Forrester describes the various factors that influenced the migration of settlers to the Midwest and the western regions of the United States. She introduces the town of Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. She concludes by explaining that...
Curated Video
The Midwest Region of the United States
Dr. Forrester introduces the Midwest Region of the United States. She describes the topography, the history, and the series of waterways that has made this area a vital and growing part of our country.
Curated Video
Forced Removal to Mexico: Repatriation Drives
During the Great Depression, the U.S. government detained and deported almost 2 million Mexican American citizens and people of Mexican descent, in an initiative known as the Repatriation Drives.
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Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
In the early 1900s, President Theodore Roosevelt's progressive legislation, dubbed the Square Deal, aimed to limit the power of corporations, protect consumers, and conserve natural resources. The Square Deal drastically changed the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Tom Kemp - Teachers Make a Difference - Professor Maris Vinovskis
Tom Kemp is a Silicon Valley–based author, entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor. Tom was the founder and CEO of Centrify (renamed Delinea in 2022), a leading cybersecurity cloud provider that amassed over two thousand enterprise...
Curated Video
Environmental Entrepreneurs
Andrew Hoffman, Professor of Sustainable Enterprise at the University of Michigan, talks about how business schools are nowadays engaged in promoting environmental awareness.
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Tailor-made Sound
Award-winning violinmaker and acoustician Joseph Curtin describes his work with colleagues on developing the next generation of electric violin.