Weird History
A Day In the Life Living With the Plague
The Black Death changed the world. As the most profound epidemic in human history, the plague claimed the lives of millions, with nearly half of Europe's population perishing from the disease. Some feared they were living through the...
60 Second Histories
What Was the Black Death?
A description of the Black Death and the difference between the bubonic and pneumonic plague.
Mazz Media
Phases of Matter
This live-action video program is about the term phases of matter. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term phases of matter through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams...
Cerebellum
The Renaissance - How It Began And What It Represented
No period of history can boast of greater beauty than The Renaissance. This was the period, from approximately early 14th century to late 16th century, that gave us Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Shakespeare. This video looks at...
Curated Video
Exponential Growth: How Random Acts of Kindness Spread
In this lesson, students will learn about the power of exponential growth through the example of a chain of random acts of kindness. They will explore how a single compliment can lead to a cascade of compliments, multiplying rapidly over...
Next Animation Studio
What we know about the new coronavirus strain
Concerns are growing over a new variant of the coronavirus blamed for a sharp rise in cases in the UK
Next Animation Studio
How spies hacked US secrets via Solarwinds’ Orion software
Officials say at least six government agencies were infiltrated and thousands of companies were infected with malware.
Curated Video
Connecting Ideas in Writing with Transition Words and Phrases
In this video, the teacher guides students through the process of using transition words and phrases to connect their ideas in their writing. The teacher provides examples and explanations, and encourages students to practice identifying...
Curated Video
Identifying Outliers in Data Sets Using Quartiles
In this video, the teacher explains how to identify outliers in data sets using quartiles. They use the example of temperature data in Chicago to demonstrate the process. The teacher emphasizes the importance of not simply dismissing...
Curated Video
Comparing Dot Plots Using Center and Spread
In this video, students learn how to compare two dot plots by analyzing the center and spread of the data sets. They are introduced to standard deviation as a measure of spread and are taught how to calculate it using a chart.
Curated Video
Comparing Box Plots: Analyzing Shape, Center, and Spread
This video explains how to interpret and compare box plots by analyzing shape, center, and spread. We review the five-number summary and how to determine the minimum, quartiles, median, and maximum. We also discuss the importance of...
Curated Video
Comparing Center and Spread of Texting Habits: Analyzing Box Plots
In this video, the teacher explains how to compare box plots by analyzing the center and spread of data sets. Using the example of high school students' daily text usage, the teacher demonstrates how to find the median and interquartile...
US Department of Agriculture
A Flash of Food Safety Handwashing: Why to Wash Your Hands
Food handlers can spread germs from their hands to food. When someone eats the contaminated food they may become sick with a foodborne illness. Proper handwashing is one of the most important things a food handler can do to keep the...
Ancient Lights Media
India: History
Video Atlas of Asia: This clip takes a brief look at some of the highlights of India's history.
Curated Video
Garfield fire under investigation; 6 people injured and 9 families displaced
New ReviewGarfield fire officials said six people were injured - four civilians and two firefighters.
Curated Video
American Cancer Society, survivors mark 40 years of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
New ReviewThe American Cancer Society estimates that more than 19,000 women in New York will be diagnosed in 2025.
Curated Video
Vaccination drive underway against fresh Ebola outbreak in southern Congo
New ReviewThe World Health Organization said Thursday that 31 of 38 confirmed Ebola cases have resulted in deaths in southern Congo, where authorities are battling a new outbreak of the deadly virus.
Curated Video
Philippines protesters denounce corruption in flood-control projects
New ReviewPhilippines rocked by protests as corruption scandals engulf flood-control projects – Allegations of ‘ghost projects’ fuel public anger.
Curated Video
Ebola cases in Congo rise as authorities race to contain spread of outbreak
New ReviewThe number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo's southern Kasai province have more than doubled in a week since a new outbreak was confirmed there, Africa’s top public health agency said Thursday.
Curated Video
JNIM militants launch fuel blockade, target truck routes into Mali’s capital Bamako
New ReviewMilitants linked to al-Qaeda, known as JNIM, have launched a fuel blockade by targeting key truck routes into Bamako. The move comes after years of unrest in Mali, as truck drivers call for stringent security measures to protect vital...
Curated Video
Aquaculture Association of N.S. weighs in on oyster restrictions
New ReviewOttawa is limiting the movement of oysters in Atlantic Canada and Quebec to control the spread of two diseases known as MSX and dermo, which can devastate oyster populations but are not harmful to humans. Watch Tom Murphy's interview...
Curated Video
First human case of eastern equine encephalitis case confirmed
New ReviewA human case of a potentially deadly mosquito-borne virus has been confirmed in Hamilton, Ont. It’s the first human case for 2025 and while experts say eastern equine encephalitis is rare, they say people should still take precautions.
Curated Video
SCO Summit: Indonesian President Prabowo Cancels China Trip Amid Protests
New ReviewIndonesian President Prabowo Subianto has canceled his planned visit to China following widespread protests.
Curated Video
Cholera cases surge in Sudan, outbreak centered in conflict-hit Darfur
New ReviewSudan faces deadly cholera outbreak – Over 94,000 cases reported as conflict and floods worsen crisis in Darfur.