TED Talks
TED: How to weave a cultural legacy through storytelling | Cohen Bradley
I think of legacy as the weaving together of our stories passed on as a whole, says Haida storyteller Cohen Bradley. Highlighting the significance of potlatch ceremonies (or gift-giving feasts) and other Indigenous traditions of the...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: The myth of Arachne and Athena - Iseult Gillespie
From sailors who were turned into pigs, nymphs that sprouted into trees, and a gaze that converted the beholder to stone, Greek mythology brims with shape-shifters. The powerful Gods usually changed their own forms at will - but for...
Crash Course
The Industrial Revolution: Crash Course European History
We've talked about a lot of revolutions in 19th Century Europe, and today we're moving on to a less warlike revolution, the Industrial Revolution. You'll learn about the development of steam power and mechanization, and the labor and...
Curated Video
The Art and History of Traditional Weaving
Traditional weaving is an ancient craft that dates back to 5,000 BCE, linked to the domestication of plants and animals. It uses various materials, including natural and synthetic fibers. Each culture has developed unique techniques,...
Curated Video
New exhibition in Ottawa showcases textile art
An exhibition showcasing sewing, weaving and needle work has come to the National Gallery of Canada. Its curator says the show illustrates how the medium has had a major influence on contemporary art.
Curated Video
The landscapes of weaving
Pupil outcome: I can create weavings using different techniques and reflect on how materials can convey meaning. Key learning points: - Weaving is a method of making fabric by interlacing two sets of yarns or materials at right angles. -...
Curated Video
Exploring weaving techniques
Pupil outcome: I can apply the principles and vocabulary of weaving. Key learning points: - Weavings are made by crossing fabric strips or threads over and under one another. This makes a fabric. - Weavings are made on a tool called a...
Curated Video
The Power of Effort
In this video, Saira the Spider shares her wisdom on the importance of effort and determination in achieving our goals. Through her own experiences and the story of her friend Asraf, Saira teaches the audience the value of hard work,...
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...
Curated Video
Pride Month Project: How To Make A Lanyard Keychain
Happy Pride Month! Looking for a unique and personal way to show off your pride and your support for Pride Month? Check out this colorful and creative project from Jessie! In this video, Jessie shows you how to create a Lanyard Keychain...
Curated Video
LGBTQ+ Pride Fashion Project: How To Make A Paracord Bracelet
Happy Pride Month! Want to add some LGBTQ+ pride and style to your next outfit? Check out this fashion project from Jessie! In this video, Jessie shows you how to make a Paracord Bracelet using colors from the Trigender Flag: Pink,...
Curated Video
LGBTQ+ Pride Fashion Project: How To Make Pride Bracelets
October 11th is National Coming Out Day. This is a great opportunity to show your LGBTQ+ pride and support others who may be coming out. If you're looking for a creative way to add some pride and LGBTQ+ style to your outfit, check out...
Curated Video
How to Complete a Color Wheel
How to Complete a Color Wheel discusses the color wheel as well as how to fill it in.
Curated Video
Weaving Project Strip Creation
In this video, artist creates paper weaving strips from recycled magazines
Curated Video
Weaving Project Base Creation
In this video, the artist demonstrates how to build the base of a woven basket using paper strips.
Curated Video
Paper Weaving Demo
This is a procedural video that will show students how to weave paper.
60 Second Histories
Saxon farming - part 1
Part one of the farming series describes a thegn and explains his position within the Saxon community. He explains how ceorls and slaves help farm his land and talks about the food they grow and animals they keep.
Mediacorp
Empowering Women and Sustainable Tourism in a Cambodian Village
In this video, we see how women in Cambodia have turned the negative implications of water hyacinth into a positive by being creative and making a range of items from hats to bags. The Heart of ASEAN: episode 5, part 5/8
Prime Coaching Sport
Lesson ideas: Ways to run drills for the skills › Part 1 (K-6) | Teaching Fundamentals of PE
Here's some great ways you can setup your PE lessons, for your students to practice the fundamental sport skills needed in hockey, basketball, american football, soccer and more. Split your class into groups of 4-5, and have them focus...
The Viral Fever
Ksar Mud House, Morocco: Discovering the Culture and Heritage
Ksar Mud House, Morocco part 3/3: This video showcases the cultural heritage and traditions of the people in Morocco's Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou. It highlights the significance of bread-making and carpet-weaving in their daily lives, and...
60 Second Histories
Norse women
A Norse woman explains what every-day life was like for them and describes the many chores they had to carry out; some were lucky enough to have a slave to help them.
The Viral Fever
Kandovan Caves, Iran
Kandovan Caves, Iran full length: In this video, we explore the unique cave-dwelling village of Kandovan in Iran. This 13th-century village is home to a population of 670 people who reside in cone-shaped troglodyte homes. The village's...
The Art Assignment
Make a Rug | The Art Assignment | Fritz Haeg
We visit Fritz Haeg at his home and studio in Los Angeles and receive the assignment to make a rag rug! But not just any rag rug--one that you make over time and do something on.
The March of Time
MOT 1951: PERSIAN RUGMAKERS
Women spinning girls knotting rug / Women turning spinning wheel putting wool onto spindles / WS (Behind) three girls working on hanging rug strings profile of child (8 9) weaving rug hand knotting / Child labor carpet ancient artform.