TED Talks
Elizabeth Dunn: Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it
Research shows that helping others makes us happier. But in her groundbreaking work on generosity and joy, social psychologist Elizabeth Dunn found that there's a catch: it matters how we help. Learn how we can make a greater impact --...
Crash Course
Monsters. They're Us, Man: Crash Course World Mythology
This week, we're starting our discussion of Mythical Creatures with the WORST creatures. Monsters. What makes a monster monstrous though? Mike Rugnetta will guide you through the fine line between a magical creature and a monster....
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Andy Hargreaves - The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are & How Do We Help Them Belong?
Andy Hargreaves is Visiting Professor at the University of Ottawa in Canada and Research Professor at Boston College in the US. He is an elected member of the US National Academy of Education, former President of the International...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dennis Shirley - The Age of Identity: Who Do Our Kids Think They Are?
Dennis Shirley is the inaugural Florencia and Marc Gabelli Family Faculty Fellow and Professor of Formative Education at the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College. Dennis dedicates his life to the improvement...
Curated Video
No Major Cities: Why So Few Canadians Live In On The East Coast
Much like the United States, Canada's first European settlements began on its east coast. But where many of the US's first settlements would eventually emerge as major population centers such as Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia,...
Curated Video
Exploring the Differences: Wolves, Foxes, and Coyotes
In this video, we explore the differences between wolves, foxes, and coyotes. We learn that coyotes are smaller than wolves, weighing between 20 and 50 lbs. Foxes, on the other hand, are the smallest of the three, with a size slightly...
Curated Video
Niagara Falls: A Spectacular Natural Wonder
Niagara Falls:"We begin our journey in the monumental Niagara Falls, located between the United States and Canada. We will go on an exciting helicopter ride through the Falls and finally enjoy delicious buffalo wings."
Curated Video
I WONDER - How Big Is Canada?
This video is answering the question of how big is Canada.
Curated Video
Why The United States Gets So Many Powerful Tornadoes
Tornadoes are one of Earth's most incredible natural phenomena. But while every continent gets tornadoes to some degree, the United States in particular gets far more, at a higher frequency, to a greater degree of strength than almost...
Curated Video
Adaptability: Embracing Change and Thriving in New Environments
In this video, an octopus named O and I discuss the concept of adaptability with the host. They share the story of a young girl named Kayla who struggles to adjust to a new environment but learns the importance of adapting and embracing...
Curated Video
Perseverance and Nature's Architect
In this video, Bolivar the Beaver, known as Nature's Architect, discusses the importance of perseverance and how it has helped him excel in his work of building dams and protecting ecosystems. Through the story of Noah and his treehouse,...
Curated Video
Why So Many Canadians Live In This Tiny Area: The Golden Horseshoe
Canada is the second largest country in the world when it comes to area. Despite this, over one quarter of all Canadians live in an area that makes up less than 1% of all land. This region has been dubbed Canada's "Golden Horseshoe"...
Curated Video
Why So Few Canadians Live In This HUGE Area In The Middle Of Canada
Canada, much like the United States, is split into two halves. On the east side is Canada's major population centers of Toronto and Montreal. And on the west side are the smaller, but still large cities of Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary and...
Curated Video
Who Would Be King of Canada? (if it had started out with an independent monarchy)
Who Would Be King of Canada? (if it had started out with an independent monarchy)
Curated Video
The Value of Endurance
In this video, Salvatore the salmon, a member of the Salman Adai family from Canada, shares his insights on endurance. Through his own experiences of swimming against the current and overcoming obstacles, Salvatore emphasizes the...
Curated Video
Why "Nobody" Lives In The VAST MAJORITY Of British Columbia
British Columbia is huge! In fact, outside of Alaska, it is larger than any other U.S. state. But despite its physical size, the majority of the Canadian province's population exists within the far southwest corner, mostly within the...
Curated Video
Oregon Country: How The Pacific Northwest Almost Became Canadian
The Pacific Northwest is a vibrant region of the United States. And British Columbia is an incredible province of Canada. But while both these regions are separated by an international border, at one point, it really wasn't clear whether...
Curated Video
High Speed Rail In The Pacific Northwest: Connecting Portland, Seattle and Vancouver!
High speed rail makes the most sense, when it's able to connect major population centers in a more convenient way than either personal vehicles or airplanes. With this in mind, the Pacific Northwest makes for almost a perfect scenario...
Curated Video
Inside the Fight to Save an Ancient Forest
The ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest are home to giant trees and many secrets, which science is just beginning to understand. But these forests are at risk of disappearing. In British Columbia on First Nations territory, a small...
Curated Video
Solar storm
Or geomagnetic storm, a severe disruption of the Earth's magnetosphere that can cripple satellites, and even cause severe damage to electrical systems on the ground. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60...
Curated Video
Extreme Living: The Frozen North
How the inhabitants of one of the coldest environments on the planet have adapted their lifestyle to survive. Human Geography - Orientation And Settlements - Learning Points. People native to northern Canada, Greenland, Alaska and...
Curated Video
Fold Mountains: Uses
Fold mountains provide a challenge for humans in many ways. What are the uses of this terrain around the world? And how do these effect the environment of fold mountain ranges? Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. The impressive...
Curated Video
Tundra
Find out what animals and plants do to survive in Earth's coldest biome. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The tundra is Earth's coldest biome. The Arctic tundra is found near the North Pole. The alpine tundra is found around the...
Curated Video
The seasons
Find out how the tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. Physical processes -The Earth and beyond - Seasons Learning Points The tilt of the Earth's axis causes the seasons. The Earth can be divided into the northern and southern...