Instructional Video4:52
Wonderscape

Charles Lindbergh and the Spirit of Saint Louis

K - 5th
This video details Charles Lindbergh's historic 1927 transatlantic flight in the Spirit of Saint Louis. It explores the challenges he faced, including fundraising for the plane's construction, careful design for a long-distance...
Instructional Video5:07
Curated Video

Big Ideas - Episode 16 - Land Speed Records

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 1964 at the Butterfield Salt Flats in Utah, 27 year old speed king Craig Breedlove became the first to move across the earth s surface at more than five hundred miles per hour. In the process of setting his third world land speed...
Instructional Video2:34
Curated Video

Lindbergh and the First Non-Stop Flight Across the Atlantic

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In 1927 an obscure airmail pilot decided to attempt the first non-stop flight across the Atlantic. His name was Charles Lindbergh.
Instructional Video2:33
Curated Video

Mars Rovers

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Learn about the successful mission of two robotic rovers that were sent to explore Mars in 2004. Originally planned for a 90-day mission, they have exceeded expectations and continue to send back valuable information and images of the...
Instructional Video12:18
PBS

What Happened During Our Scary Slumber Party

9th - Higher Ed
Light as a Feather, Stiff as a Board, Bloody Mary and Ouija are scary and entertaining rites of passage for kids and teens to participate in. But do these games actually work? And why do we love to scare each other so much at sleepovers?
Instructional Video11:50
PBS

Was Púca the Nightmare Bunny That Inspired Donnie Darko?

9th - Higher Ed
Existing somewhere between boogeyman, scapegoat, and temperamental fae, the known trickster called Púca is an animal-spirit that was once dreaded across Ireland, the Channel Islands, and England.
Instructional Video6:37
Professor Dave Explains

Continental Philosophy Part 1: Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers

9th - Higher Ed
With modern philosophy covered, let's cross over into contemporary philosophy. And let's begin by introducing the continental tradition in this time period. This included philosophers like Husserl, Bergson, Heidegger, and Jaspers. Let's...
Instructional Video10:38
Curated Video

ChatGPT for Creatives - Reviewing the Outline And…

Higher Ed
In this video, we will focus on reviewing the outline and identifying the gaps that need to be filled. The instructor emphasizes the importance of staying organized and keeping track of the research process to avoid any confusion later.
Instructional Video5:35
Curated Video

Legend of No Face Doll

K - 8th
Mr. Griot provides information about the characteristics of legends as he shares the Native American legend "Legend of No Face Doll."
Instructional Video5:10
Curated Video

Pioneers

3rd - 8th
Dr. Forrester gives several reasons why immigrants to the United States may have wanted to become pioneers and move west. She then talks about caravans and the Conestoga wagon.
Instructional Video4:16
Curated Video

Hamlet 2.2 Performance: Hamlet Behaves Strangely

6th - Higher Ed
This video segment dissects one of Hamlet's most poignant soliloquies from Act 2, Scene 2 of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Here, Hamlet grapples with his own inaction and feelings of cowardice, comparing his lack of resolve to an actor's ability...
Instructional Video0:47
Curated Video

A Midsummer Night's Dream 3.1 Performance: Titania Lines 143-153

6th - Higher Ed
This video showcases a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Titania, the fairy queen, declares her love for Bottom, whom she has enchanted. She asserts her power and offers him the service of her fairies, symbolizing her...
Instructional Video11:53
PBS

Beyond the Supernatural Horror of the Nishi Daak Ghost

9th - Higher Ed
The lines between demon, spirit, and deity are often blurred in the cultures of the Indian subcontinent, where the clear “good vs. evil” dualism that is seen more commonly in the Western hemisphere don’t exist in quite the same way. The...
Instructional Video6:40
PBS

Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

9th - Higher Ed
Dr. Zarka shows how this wailing female ghost connects to the very real Irish tradition of keening— a rhythmic wailing and mourning performed by women as part of the death ritual. Tune in to see how fact and fiction combine to create a...
Instructional Video6:36
Great Big Story

After Losing His Legs, He Discovered Wheelchair Boxing

12th - Higher Ed
Discover the transformative journey of adaptive boxing, where individuals with disabilities redefine their capabilities. Breaking free from societal misconceptions, this boxing community fosters camaraderie, resilience, and...
Instructional Video2:49
Great Big Story

Making Vodka From Sheep_2

12th - Higher Ed
Discover how a Tasmanian man is making unique vodka from sheep whey, turning waste into an award-winning spirit.
Instructional Video1:04
Curated Video

Romeo and Juliet 2.1 Word Nerd: Conjure

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides a detailed examination of the etymology and historical significance of the word "conjure," as used in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." The explanation traces the evolution of the term from its Latin roots to its...
Instructional Video2:53
Curated Video

Macbeth Context: Witchcraft in Shakespeare's Time

6th - Higher Ed
This video examines the significance of witches in Shakespeare's Macbeth, highlighting how King James I's fascination with witchcraft influenced the inclusion of witches in the play. It explores the historical context of witch hunts in...
Instructional Video0:59
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 4.1 Performance: Antony, Lines 29-47

6th - Higher Ed
This video analyzes a key dialogue from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where a character compares his subordinate to a horse, highlighting themes of control, utility, and manipulation. It explores how leaders in the play use their power...
Instructional Video11:52
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 3.1 Interview: Antony

6th - Higher Ed
This video provides an in-depth analysis of a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" through an imaginative interview format with the character Mark Antony. Viewers will explore Antony's complex reactions and strategies...
Instructional Video0:37
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 2.1 Word Nerd: Exorcist

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into the etymology and dual meaning of the word "exorcist" as used in Shakespeare's time, specifically within the context of "Julius Caesar." Highlighting the scene where Ligarius speaks to Brutus, it explains how...
Instructional Video1:11
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 2.1 Performance: Brutus, Lines 163-184a

6th - Higher Ed
This video delves into a critical scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," where Brutus articulates his vision for a dignified assassination of Caesar, emphasizing that they should be sacrificers, not butchers. The video examines...
Instructional Video6:34
Curated Video

Julius Caesar 2.1 Interview Brutus and Cassius

6th - Higher Ed
This video dissects a pivotal scene from Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar" where Brutus is visited by Cassius and other conspirators in the middle of the night. They discuss the urgent need to act against Caesar, emphasizing the tension and...
Instructional Video7:45
Curated Video

Hamlet 1.5 What the Critics Say

6th - Higher Ed
Shakespeare's realistic portrayal of the ghost in Hamlet was unique and likely unexpected compared to the traditional theatrical ghosts that were more fantastical and less emotionally nuanced. This video also touches on new historicism,...