TED Talks
TED: The surprising solution to ocean plastic | David Katz
Can we solve the problem of ocean plastic pollution and end extreme poverty at the same time? That's the ambitious goal of The Plastic Bank: a worldwide chain of stores where everything from school tuition to cooking fuel and more is...
Crash Course
Interest Groups: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today, Craig is going to talk about something you fans out there have been demanding for months - money in politics. Specifically, we're going to talk about special interest groups and their role in the U.S. political system. Special...
TED Talks
TED: A summer school kids actually want to attend | Karim Abouelnaga
In the uS, most kids have a very long summer break, during which they forget an awful lot of what they learned during the school year. This "summer slump" affects kids from low-income neighborhoods most, setting them back almost three...
TED Talks
TED: How humans and animals can live together | Jane Goodall
The legendary chimpanzee researcher Jane Goodall talks about TACARE and her other community projects, which help people in booming African towns live side-by-side with threatened animals.
TED Talks
TED: 3 questions to ask yourself about everything you do | Stacey Abrams
How you respond after setbacks is what defines your character. Stacey Abrams was the first black woman in the history of the United States to be nominated by a major party for governor -- she lost that hotly contested race, but as she...
SciShow
How Do You Get Rid of Acne?
Most of us have dealt with acne during puberty, or maybe even after that. You probably wanted to pop or pick them in order to remove them, but don't do that! Learn more about acne and learn how to get rid of it more appropriately!
TED Talks
William Kamkwamba: How I harnessed the wind
At age 14, in poverty and famine, a Malawian boy built a windmill to power his family's home. Now at 22, William Kamkwamba, who speaks at TED, here, for the second time, shares in his own words the moving tale of invention that changed...
Crash Course
Growth, Cities, and Immigration Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about the massive immigration to the United States during the late 19th and early 20th century. Immigrants flocked to the US from all over the world in this time period. Millions of Europeans moved to the...
Crash Course
The Age of Exploration: Crash Course European History
The thing about European History is that it tends to leak out of Europe. Europeans haven't been great at staying put in Europe. As human beings do, the people of Europe were very busy traveling around to trade, to spread religion, and in...
Crash Course
The Quakers, the Dutch, and the Ladies Crash Course US History
In which John Green teaches you about some of the colonies that were not in Virginia or Massachussetts. Old New York was once New Amsterdam. Why they changed it, I can say; ENGLISH people just liked it better that way, and when the...
Crash Course
Globalization and Trade and Poverty: Crash Course Economics
What is globalization? Is globalization a good thing or not. Well, I have an answer that may not surprise you: It's complicated. This week, Jacob and Adriene will argue that globalization is, in aggregate, good. Free trade and...
Curated Video
What do Good Project Managers do that Average PMs Don't?
What do Good Project Managers do that Average Project Managers Don't? That's a question I get asked a lot. So, in this video I set out to answer it, and I focus on two priorities that good project managers tend to focus on, which average...
Curated Video
Sapphires: A Fair Trade?
Discover the dangers faced by workers in Madagascar's illegal sapphire mines. And why inequalities in the global trade of the gems mean others profit most from the miners' work... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points....
Curated Video
Brazil: The Wealth Divide
Brazil has one of the world's greatest income gaps. For those on either side of this wealth divide, daily life, and the long-term outlook, is very different... Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. Brazil has one of the...
Curated Video
MEDCs
How does a country come to be termed More Economically Developed? And why does this matter? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. More Economically Developed Country (MEDC) refers to a nation amongst the richest in the...
Curated Video
Heart transplant
The story of one man's life-saving heart transplant operation. Life processes - Body systems - The circulatory system Learning Points If the heart stops working oxygenated blood won't move around the body. Each heart beat pumps five...
Curated Video
Tegla Loroupe Story | Bedtime History
Learn about Tegla Loroupe, the little girl from Africa who grew up to be a famous marathon runner and an inspiration to her people.
Curated Video
Legend of Robin Hood for Kids | Bedtime History
Travel back in time with us to learn more about the Middle Ages and one of its most famous legends, Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Some believe Robin Hood was even based on a historical figure!
Curated Video
Eva Peron for Kids | Evita | Bedtime History
Embark on a journey through the captivating life of Eva Perón, Argentina's iconic first lady, in this illuminating video. Explore the remarkable rise of Eva from humble beginnings to becoming one of the most influential figures in...
Wonderscape
Cobalt Mining in the DRC: Rich Resources, Stark Realities
Explore the central role of cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the challenges faced by its people. Learn about the working conditions of artisanal miners and the economic impact of cobalt, a key resource for...
Wonderscape
Obstacles to Black Voting Rights in U.S. History
This video explores the history of voter suppression tactics used against Black voters in the United States, from the Three-Fifths Compromise to Jim Crow laws, poll taxes, and literacy tests. Learn about the barriers Black voters faced...
Curated Video
The Shirley Temple Story For Kids
Learn about Shirley Temple, the young child star who won the hearts of people everywhere and gave hope to America during The Great Depression.
Curated Video
The Importance of Friends When the Journey Gets Difficult
The children delve deeper into building Liyana's story, with her continuing her journey and encountering various adventures. They describe beautiful sunrises, chameleons, and an amazing view of the ocean. Later that night though, Liyana...
Curated Video
The Rise of Parisian Bistros: A New Era for Working-Class Dining
As Paris grew into an industrial hub, bistros emerged to serve the city's expanding working-class population, many of whom migrated from regions like Auvergne and Brittany. These establishments offered affordable meals and a sense of...