TED Talks
Steven Johnson: How the "ghost map" helped end a killer disease
Author Steven Johnson takes us on a 10-minute tour of The Ghost Map, his book about a cholera outbreak in 1854 London and the impact it had on science, cities and modern society.
TED Talks
TED: How cohousing can make us happier (and live longer) | Grace Kim
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...
SciShow
Meet Icarus: The Farthest Star We've Ever Seen
We’ve seen a distant star from another galaxy far, far away, and the Milky Way is growing, thanks to baby stars born in the outer edge of our galaxy’s disk.
Crash Course
Sustainable Cities: Crash Course Geography
From towering skyscrapers covered in trees to zero carbon smart cities, there are so many ways to imagine what a sustainable city of the future might look like. But what does it really mean to be sustainable anyway? Today, we’re going to...
TED Talks
TED: You don't have to leave your neighborhood to live in a better one | Majora Carter
Low-status neighborhoods in the US are often stuck between stagnating assistance from the government and gentrification at the hands of real estate developers. The result is that the brightest minds are convinced that "success" means...
SciShow Kids
Soil Is Alive!
Jessi and Squeaks make a new friend named Grady, and he teaches them about all the living things you can find in soil!
Disciplinary Core Idea:
LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans - There are many different kinds of living things in any area,...
Crash Course
The Impacts of Social Class: Crash Course Sociology
This week we are building on last week’s outline of American stratification to explore how class differences affect people’s daily lives. We’ll explore variations in everything from values & beliefs to health outcomes, and look at how...
SciShow
What's It Like at the Edge of the Solar System
Where does our solar system end, and interstellar space begin, and what is it like there? Satellites and probes like IBEX and Voyager 1 & 2 help us get a better look at our special corner of the galaxy.
TED Talks
Raghava KK: Shake up your story
Artist Raghava KK demos his new children's book for iPad with a fun feature: when you shake it, the story -- and your perspective -- changes. In this charming short talk, he invites all of us to shake up our perspective a little bit.
Curated Video
Exploring Citizenship
In this video, Echo the eagle discusses the concept of citizenship with Jade. They talk about the importance of being a good citizen and taking care of one's community. Through the story of Michelle, they explore how individuals can make...
Curated Video
Seoul: Music, Culture, and Sports
Seoul, South Korea:"From this peninsula located in Central America we will travel to Seoul, a bustling city full of history and culture."
Curated Video
Grow Community: A Model Eco-Neighborhood on Bainbridge Island
Explore the Grow Community on Bainbridge Island, a sustainable neighborhood designed with innovative methods and eco-friendly materials. Discover how this project, led by Maria Preston and architect Jonathan Davis, focuses on creating a...
Curated Video
New Life and Creative Spaces at Pajol Marketplace
Discover how the Pajol Marketplace has revitalized its surrounding neighborhoods with new shops, creative ateliers, and cultural spaces. Learn from local entrepreneurs and residents about the positive changes and the spirit of...
Curated Video
The Doomsday Glacier Is Collapsing…Who Is Most at Risk?
Sea level rise is a problem that is garnishing increasing attention among both scientists and the media. And as climate change continues to warm the earth, the current rate of 1.4 inches per decade is projected to increase, with NOAA...
Curated Video
The Message of Peace
In this video, a pigeon named Delicate shares stories about her travels and promotes the importance of peace. Through a heartwarming story about children resolving conflicts and lifting blockades in their neighborhood, Delicate teaches...
Healthcare Triage
Zoning Rules Can Keep People in Bad Neighborhoods
We’ve talked about how housing is important for health. We’ve talked about how we can improve access to housing through stimulation of production through the LIHTC. We’ve talked about how we can improve access through vouchers and...
Curated Video
History of Fred Rogers for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about Fred Rogers, the thoughtful television personality who became known as "Mister Rogers" during his show Mister Roger's Neighborhood.
Great Big Story
Malcolm Evans, transforming food access in Chicago with Fresh Moves
Meet Malcolm Evans, farm manager at Urban Growers Collective, as he shares how the Fresh Moves Mobile Market brings healthy food to food deserts in Chicago, making a positive impact in the community.
Great Big Story
Kareem Wells, the king of the Mitzvahs
Discover the inspiring journey of Kareem Wells, who transformed his life from hardship to becoming a celebrated entertainer for Bar Mitzvahs.
Wonderscape
Constructing the Body of an Essay: A Guide to Effective Writing
Discover the essentials of crafting the body of an essay, the core component where the author's ideas come to life. Learn about the structure and importance of topic sentences, the role of supporting details and examples, and how to...
Curated Video
Pioneering Sustainable Living with Creative Wood Construction Techniques
The Woodcube is a five-story building, constructed almost entirely of untreated wood. It provides a natural living environment without using glue or solvents. Residents enjoy a lifestyle aligned with their ecological values. The...
Curated Video
Supply and Demand
Using real-life examples, Dr. Forrester explains the economic concept of supply and demand.
Curated Video
Cooperation
Dr. Forrester talks about the value of cooperation and why working together in teams is a valuable skill to learn.