Crash Course
How Did Religion Spread Along the Silk Road? Crash Course Geography
Today we’re going to talk about the collection of routes known as the Silk Roads, and explore how worldview and other ideas spread along those trade routes. The Silk Roads are responsible for everything from the spices we use when we...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The rise and fall of the Mongol Empire - Anne F. Broadbridge
Trace the rise and fall of the Mongol Empire which, under the leadership of Genghis Khan, became the largest contiguous land empire in history. -- It was the largest contiguous land empire in history— stretching from Korea to Ukraine,...
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
SciShow Kids
Don’t Be Afraid of Spiders!
A SciShow Kids viewer wants to know more about spiders so she’s not afraid of them anymore. And know what? They’re not scary! They’re awesome!
Crash Course
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: Crash Course World History
The Silk Road and Ancient Trade: In which John Green teaches you about the so-called Silk Road, a network of trade routes where goods such as ivory, silver, iron, wine, and yes, silk were exchanged across the ancient world, from China to...
Curated Video
Invention of Nylon
Nylon is one of the strongest polymers created by man. What makes it so durable? Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. In the past, clothes were all made from natural sources, such as silk, wool and cotton. Then Wallace...
Curated Video
Recycling Plastics
The differences between thermosetting, thermosoftening and partially biodegradable plastics, and how they can be recycled. Chemistry - Chemical Industries - Learning Points. We throw away a lot of plastic and most is non-biodegradable....
Curated Video
Wolf Spider
From draglines to egg sacs, find out about the many ways that spiders use silk. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. Rather than spin a web, wolf spiders catch their prey by stalking it on the ground. Wolf spiders use draglines to...
Curated Video
Natural and synthetic materials – Did you know?
Did you know that silk is a natural material spun by the caterpillar of the silk moth? People and places - Environmental awareness and care - Natural and synthetic materials Learning Points Silk is a natural fibre spun by silkworms. A...
Curated Video
Dangers of sound – Odd one out
Four different materials are shown, but which can absorb the most sound? Physical processes - Sound - Dangers of sound A Twig Tidbit Film - Odd one out. The children have to work out which of four images is the odd one out.
Curated Video
Natural and synthetic
Find out the difference between natural and synthetic materials, and how they are used. Material processes - Classifying materials - Natural and artificial materials Learning Points Natural materials can come directly from the Earth or...
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How To Say "I don't know" With Credibility!
At the end of a presentation, you may be asked a question that you don't know the answer to. I'm going to share with you how to respond when you don't know the answer without losing credibility. There are examples for beginners to pros,...
FuseSchool
Beyond Plastic| Strategies to fight Global Pollution
This video highlights the dual impact of plastics on society. While plastics have revolutionized industries by providing waterproof packaging, non-stick cookware, and medical equipment, they have also caused severe environmental...
Wonderscape
The Art and Science of Spider Webs: Exploring Arachnid Ingenuity
Discover the world of spiders and their webs, spanning various habitats and featuring nearly 40,000 types worldwide. Learn about their unique silk-spinning abilities to create webs for trapping prey and other uses. Understand spiders'...
Great Big Story
The fascinating history of nylon stockings and WWII
Explore the intriguing past of nylon stockings, from WWII shortages to the Nylon Riots of 1946.
Curated Video
I WONDDR - How Is Silk Created?
This video is answering the question of how is silk created.
Learning Mole
How Does it Work? - Spider's Web
This video is explaining how spider's web works for kids.
Curated Video
Exploring the Fascinating World of Spiders
This video provides a fascinating insight into the world of spiders, highlighting their ability to create intricate webs for catching prey and their unique characteristics as arachnids. It explains how spiders use silk to immobilize...
Mazz Media
Why are Spiders Living in my House?
"Why are Spiders Living in my House?" takes you into the fascinating world of arachnids. This educational video is specially designed for classroom use, aiming to captivate young minds as they discover the intriguing world of spiders....
Curated Video
The Asian Culture
Miss Palomine tells the student about the Asian culture. She introduces some of the most well known Asian languages. Miss Palomine then gives an overview of Asian food, dress, and Asian technologies and medicines that are used in the...
Curated Video
English Exploration of the New World
English Exploration of the New World investigates the English exploration of the New World by researching details of travel and motivations.
Señor Jordan
How to say "You can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear" in Spanish (Día 118)
Here's a proverb (wise saying) that I think is hilarious in Spanish.
Curated Video
High Five Facts - Viking Clothes
This video explores five fun facts about Viking Clothes.