Instructional Video11:47
Weird History

Mythical Origin of Words

12th - Higher Ed
Have you ever wondered why the days of the week are named the way they are? Sunday and Monday are named after the sun and moon, which makes sense, but then we've also got Saturday, which is named after the Roman god Saturn. And then,...
Instructional Video1:59
Curated Video

The Origins of the Months: Unraveling the Stories Behind the Names

3rd - 12th
In this video, the teacher explains the origins of the names of the months of the year. From January to December, each month is associated with a specific deity or event from ancient Roman culture. The video highlights interesting facts...
Instructional Video4:37
Wonderscape

The Earth and Mars: A Tale of Two Planets

K - 5th
Explore the unique characteristics of Earth, our home planet, and Mars, the intriguing Red Planet. Learn about Earth's perfect conditions for life and Mars's cold, desert-like environment, along with the scientific interest in possibly...
Instructional Video12:28
Weird History

EveryDay Things We Do That Have Pagan Origins

12th - Higher Ed
Links between holiday traditions and pagan culture are well established - and occasionally celebrated - but there are also a lot of misconceptions about paganism that make the word itself a bit taboo. Paganism isn't something to be...
Instructional Video4:32
Curated Video

High Five Facts - Roman Gods

Pre-K - 5th
This video explores five fun facts about Roman Gods.
Instructional Video2:30
Curated Video

Exploring Jupiter: The Giant Gas Giant

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video provides a description of the planet Jupiter. It describes Jupiter as a gas giant composed mainly of gases like ammonia, sulfur, and hydrogen. The interior of the planet is explained to consist of compressed hydrogen gas,...
Instructional Video15:22
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids: All About Valentine's Day

K - 5th
Learn all about the origins of Valentine's Day and how, as young people, it is a time to celebrate friendship and inclusiveness! Wonderful illustrations, combined with silly Valentine's Day jokes, make this program an instant classic and...
Instructional Video15:58
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids: History of the Calendar and New Year's Traditions Around the World

K - 5th
This video provides a brief history of the calendar and explores New Year's traditions and customs around the world. The video also discusses the tradition of making New Year's resolutions and the significance of the song "Auld Lang...
Instructional Video24:12
Wonderscape

Science Kids: Earth and Our Solar System

K - 5th
This video is a lesson about the solar system, specifically focusing on the Milky Way galaxy, the inner planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars), the outer planets (Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune), and their characteristics. The...
Instructional Video19:37
Wonderscape

Holiday Kids: All About Christmas

K - 5th
This video is a lesson discussing the history, customs, and traditions of the Christmas holiday. The teacher explains the origins of Christmas, including the celebration of Jesus Christ's birth and the choice of December 25th as the...