Do you know what you want to preserve for the next generation? asks community leader Ndinini Kimesera Sikar. Drawing on her experience growing up in a family of 38 in a traditional Maasai village in Tanzania — where every chore was...

Environmental activist Gopal D. Patel thinks the climate movement could learn a lot from one of the longest-standing social initiatives in human history: religion. Exploring three areas where frameworks from faith traditions could...

Climate action has historically had a gender-neutral lens, but this lack of intentionality allows underlying biases to sneak in and negatively impact women, says gender and climate researcher Zineb Sqalli. Using Vienna, Austria's...

For musician Teitur, singing is about giving away a piece of yourself to others. "If your intentions are to impress people or to get the big applause at the end," he says, "then you are taking, not giving." Listen as he plays on stage at...

Loneliness doesn't always stem from being alone. For architect Grace Kim, loneliness is a function of how socially connected we feel to the people around us -- and it's often the result of the homes we live in. She shares an age-old...

There is a question that has been tossed around by philosophers and art critics for decades: how much should an artist's intention affect your interpretation of the work? Do the artist’s plans and motivations affect its meaning? Or is...

In our louder and louder world, says sound expert Julian Treasure, "We are losing our listening." In this short, fascinating talk, Treasure shares five ways to re-tune your ears for conscious listening -- to other people and the world...

A video titled "Fixing Mood Shifts" that explains the types of grammatical mood used to convey view or intention.

This video discusses the importance of body language in communication, using the example of Alice, who works at a department store. It highlights how nonverbal signals such as posture, facial expressions, and gestures play a significant...

Howcast - Learn how to forgive from life coach Stephanie Florman in this Howcast video.

Pupil outcome: I can draw interesting comparisons between two war poems. Key learning points: - The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their exploration of who war effects. - The anthology's war poems can be grouped via their...

Pupil outcome: I can select a range of precise evidence from Akala's 'The Dark Lady' to support my topic sentences. Key learning points: - Good topic sentence: At the [place in text], [author name] shows us [link back to intention]...

Pupil outcome: I can plan an answer to a question on the inevitability of fate in Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’. Key learning points: - Arguably, Shakespeare presents fate as inevitable throughout ‘Romeo and Juliet’. - Act 5, Scene 3...

Pupil outcome: I can write a nuanced response on societal expectations in 'Romeo and Juliet'. Key learning points: - An essay should have a strong central argument. - Use an evaluative or critical thesis to “hang” your essay on and...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how Liz Berry presents the importance of voice and identity. Key learning points: - The subject of the poem is likely the speaker’s relative. - The speaker implies that the subject felt is necessary to hide...

Pupil outcome: I can explain how the pigs' shifting language represents their shifting ideologies in 'Animal Farm'. Key learning points: - We see the pigs' language shifting throughout 'Animal Farm'. - Arguably, this shift reflects...

Pupil outcome: I can conceptualise and plan a comparative response to ‘How do poets present ideas about migration in two poems from the Worlds and Lives anthology?’ Key learning points: - The anthology poems all arguably consider our...

Pupil outcome: I can understand the importance of context and use tentative language to make assertions about Priestley's intentions.

Key learning po
ints:
- Contextual information can help to deepen an understanding of a...

Pupil outcome: I can use persuasive language to effectively debate the perceptions of Caliban. Key learning points: - While we may not know Shakespeare’s intentions, we can make an educated guess through looking at the language used. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response. Key learning points: - The anthology poems all arguably consider feelings of belonging and the impact on the people who experience them. - The poems that...

Pupil outcome: I can draw with purpose, using unconventional materials to create unexpected and creative outcomes. Key learning points: - Drawing with purpose and intention supports the development of creative ideas and concepts. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use a multiple paragraph outline to plan a written response. Key learning points: - The anthology poems all arguably consider conflict and its impact on the people who experience it. - The poems that you choose to...

Antitrust lawa is made of a several major Acts passed at various times in US History. One of the most notable bodies of US Antitrust law is the Clayton Act. This video explains what is the Clayton Act. It also explores how does the...

In this video, Jade and Shanya the sheep discuss the importance of inclusion. They share the story of Anne, who initially excluded others but learned the value of accepting and learning from different people. Through their conversation,...