In the late 1770s, U.S. patriots banded together to declare independence from Great Britain. But why did they want their independence and what kind of country did they want the United States to be?

It was written over 1,000 years ago, and commissioned by an English King – so what makes the Magna Carta one of the most important documents in US history?

Cherokee blacksmith, soldier, and community leader Sequoyah ensured that his people’s language and culture would be preserved – by developing the Cherokee syllabary.

This video will explain what bearings are in maths and how to calculate them, including: finding a bearing from a given point, from another bearing and finding a point from two given bearings. A practice question is provided at the end...

This video explains how to work with tree diagrams for probability. We explain how to use them to calculate probabilities for a combination of outcomes for more than one event and how to draw a tree diagram for a probability question....

Ever wondered why we add those zeros when multiplying numbers? In this engaging video, we dive deep into the fascinating world of multiplication and unravel the mystery behind the importance of zeros!

This video explains what a surd is and how to find out if a root is a surd or not a surd. It provides an introduction to understanding surds, which is crucial before studying how to manipulate surds. Practice questions and answers are at...

The fact that we all have our own unique way of speaking is a beautiful thing. It's at the core of personal expression and contributes to the wonderful tapestry of language. But it also means that no form of expression can be 100%...

This video presents a performance from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" where Quince and the group of Athenian workers discuss their plans for the play within the play, intended for the Duke's wedding. The scene humorously explores their...

We delve into the epic tale of Gilgamesh, the legendary Mesopotamian king. From his incredible strength and bravery to his quest for immortality, the episode explores the timeless themes of friendship, mortality, and the search for meaning.

Vikings were some of the fiercest fighters in human history, using their impressive battle prowess to spread Norse influence between the 8th and 11th centuries. Their bravery as warriors was driven by one ultimate desire: to join Odin in...

Mr. Griot models how to use the information he researched for a biography to write the first draft of his biography.

Mr. Griot teaches about various sources to locate information about a topic.Mr. Griot models how to choose a subject, research information, and take notes to write a biography.

Mr. Griot reviews the meanings of the words genre, nonfiction, and biography. After reading a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune, Mr. Griot relates the components of the story to the elements of a biography.

This video dissects the use of iambic pentameter and blank verse in Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," specifically examining the Prince's speech. It explains the structure and rhythm of the lines, illustrating how Shakespeare uses poetic...

"Part of a Percent" models how to draw a double number line to calculate a part when given the percent and a total.

"Whole Numbers Divided by Fractions" solves word problems involving dividing whole numbers by fractions by using a visual model.

Written Descriptions of Expressions explores ways to author written descriptions of expressions.

From Word to Number Form shows how to convert mathematical expressions from word form to number form without solving by using understanding of operations.

Exponent, Expanded, and Standard teaches how to translate examples of powers of 10 between exponent form, expanded form, and standard form.

In just a few minutes, viewers are introduced to the historical context of 11th-century Scotland and Shakespeare's England, setting the stage for the play's exploration of ambition, loyalty, guilt, and sanity. With engaging narration and...

This video delves into the etymology of the word "list" as used in "Macbeth." The video explains the transition of this term from describing physical boundaries to its metaphorical use in literature, illustrating Shakespeare's play on...

This video introduces the themes and supernatural elements of Shakespeare's "Macbeth" with a lively discussion involving the play's main characters. Hosted by Davina, the episode promises to be an engaging exploration of ambition,...

In an eloquent speech, Horatio outlines the events preceding the play "Hamlet," detailing the conflict between King Fortinbras of Norway and King Hamlet of Denmark, resulting in Fortinbras' defeat and loss of land. Prince Fortinbras aims...