TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How to overcome your mistakes | TED-Ed
People often describe failure as a teachable moment— a necessary stumble on our way to improvement. But learning from our mistakes isn't always easy, especially when those failures are demoralizing, overwhelming, or just downright...
SciShow
Origins of Intolerance
Hank's news this week informs us on a couple of crazy science experiments, updates us on some earlier topics (dangerous asteroids and ancient phallic rock art), and briefs us on a new study that seeks to find the evolutionary origins of...
SciShow
Are You Really Addicted to Your Phone?
Are millennials addicted to their phones? Is that even a thing that can happen?!
Crash Course
Candide: Crash Course Literature 405
John Green teaches you about Voltaire's hugely important Enlightenment novel, Candide. Candide tells a pretty wild story, but for the most part, it's about the best of all possible worlds. Which, spoiler alert, doesn't seem to be the...
TED Talks
Krista Tippett: Reconnecting with compassion
The term "compassion" -- typically reserved for the saintly or the sappy -- has fallen out of touch with reality. At a special TEDPrize@UN, journalist Krista Tippett deconstructs the meaning of compassion through several moving stories,...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: What causes opioid addiction, and why is it so tough to combat?
In the 1980s and 90s, pharmaceutical companies began to market opioid painkillers aggressively, while actively downplaying their addictive potential. The number of prescriptions skyrocketed, and so did cases of addiction, beginning a...
TED Talks
TED: How we can make crops survive without water | Jill Farrant
As the world's population grows and the effects of climate change come into sharper relief, we'll have to feed more people using less arable land. Molecular biologist Jill Farrant studies a rare phenomenon that may help: "resurrection...
SciShow
The Chemistry of Addiction
Hank describes how our brains respond biochemically to various addictive substances and behaviors and where those responses have come from, evolutionarily speaking.
SciShow
Alcoholism: How much is too much?
An excessive amount of alcohol can cause lots of problems, but lots of people drink fairly regularly without any of these problems. So, how do you know when you drink too much?
Crash Course
The Mughal Empire and Historical Reputation: Crash Course World History
In which John Green teaches you about the Mughal Empire, which ruled large swaths of the Indian Sub-Continent from 1526 to (technically) 1857. While John teaches you about this long-lived Muslim empire, he'll also look at the idea of...
Curated Video
The Power of Cooperation: How Ants Teach Us About Teamwork
In this video, Allegra the Ant teaches us about the importance of cooperation and teamwork. Through a story about volleyball, we learn how a group of children came together to fix their worn-out court by organizing, seeking donations,...
Curated Video
Exploring Communication: A Colorful Journey with Paco the Macaw
In this video, Paco the Macaw teaches children about the importance of communication. Through examples and storytelling, Paco explains how communication involves both verbal and nonverbal signals, and how it helps build relationships and...
Curated Video
Resilience and Friendship
In this video, a jellyfish named Jacinta teaches a young girl named Milani about resilience and the importance of making new friends. Through their conversation, Milani learns to embrace change and overcome the challenges of starting in...
Curated Video
Leadership and Teamwork
In this video, Lola the Lemur shares a story about two friends, Noed and Anissa, who become leaders in their community to restore a polluted beach. Through their teamwork, inspiration, and dedication, they successfully organize a charity...
Curated Video
Respecting Others: The Story of Tetsuo the Turtle
In this video, Tetsuo the Turtle teaches us about the importance of respect. Through a story about a boy who broke the rules in a park, Tetsuo emphasizes the need to follow rules, be considerate of others, and take care of our spaces....
Curated Video
Exploring Human Traditions and Lessons in Optimism, Flexibility, Acceptance, and Loyalty
In this New Year's Special video, various animal characters teach valuable lessons about optimism, flexibility, acceptance, and loyalty. Through heartwarming stories and engaging conversations, children learn the importance of staying...
Curated Video
Animal Friends Decorate the Christmas Tree: Celebrating Traditions and Generosity
In this video, the host and various animal guests come together to decorate a Christmas tree and discuss the importance of traditions and celebrations during the holiday season. Each animal shares their own story and perspective,...
Curated Video
Exploring Citizenship
In this video, Echo the eagle discusses the concept of citizenship with Jade. They talk about the importance of being a good citizen and taking care of one's community. Through the story of Michelle, they explore how individuals can make...
Curated Video
Curiosity: The Key to Learning and Discovery
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and her co-host Kiwi interview Domenico the deer, discussing the importance of curiosity. They share stories and facts about Italy, and highlight how curiosity leads to learning and discovery. The video...
Curated Video
Solidarity and Kindness
In this video, Okina the Ostrich shares her experience of solidarity and the importance of collaborating with others in need. She explains how she participates in charity races to raise money for children and families in Somalia. The...
Curated Video
The Power of Kindness: A Heartwarming Story with Ella the Elephant
In this video, Ella the Elephant is the special guest and she shares a heartwarming story about kindness. She talks about her visit to India during the Holly Festival, where she meets a girl named Ahimsa who is lost and afraid. Ella...
Curated Video
Exploring Traits and Virtues: Tolerance, Solidarity, and Humanity
In this video, the teacher explores fun facts about the human body while emphasizing the importance of tolerance, solidarity, and humanity. Students learn about the power of virtues and how they can make a positive impact on the world....
Curated Video
New Year's Party: Celebrating Gratitude, Enthusiasm, and Forgiveness
In this video, Kiwi the bird and the teacher host a New Year's party and discuss the importance of enthusiasm, gratitude, commitment, humor, and forgiveness. Through various animal stories, they teach valuable life lessons and inspire...
Curated Video
Creativity and Curiosity: Decorating the Holiday Tree with Friends
In this video, Jade the Giraffe and Kiwi explore the power of creativity and curiosity while decorating a holiday tree. With the help of their friends and some recycled materials, they create a beautiful star for the tree and celebrate...