TED-Ed
TED-ED: What makes a poem a poem? - Melissa Kovacs
What exactly makes a poem - a poem? Poets themselves have struggled with this question, often using metaphors to approximate a definition. Is a poem a little machine? A firework? An echo? A dream? Melissa Kovacs shares three recognizable...
TED-Ed
TED-ED: Everything you need to know to read Homer's "Odyssey" - Jill Dash
An encounter with a man-eating giant. A sorceress who turns men into pigs. A long-lost king taking back his throne. On their own, any of these make great stories. But each is just one episode in the "Odyssey," a 12,000-line poem spanning...
TED Talks
TED: Can a computer write poetry? | Oscar Schwartz
If you read a poem and feel moved by it, but then find out it was actually written by a computer, would you feel differently about the experience? Would you think that the computer had expressed itself and been creative, or would you...
Crash Course
A Long and Difficult Journey, or The Odyssey: Crash Course Literature 201
In which John Green teaches you about Homer's Odyssey. If it was Homer's If Homer was even real. Anyway, that stuff doesn't really matter. John teaches you the classic, by which I mean classical, epic poem, the Odyssey. The Journey of...
Curated Video
Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++ - Files - BUFFER
In this video, you will learn about file I/O readd Buffer class. This clip is from the chapter "Module 3" of the series "Fundamentals of Object-Oriented Programming - C++".In this section, you will learn about STL (Standard Template...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Chris Emdin - 'Dreams' by Langston Hughes
Dr. Christopher Emdin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics, Science and Technology at Teachers College, Columbia University; where he also serves as Director of the Science Education program and Associate Director...
Curated Video
The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost
Listen to the poem read and hear a brief history about Robert Frost and the poem.
Wonderscape
Phyllis Wheatley: The First Published Black American Poet
This video tells the story of Phyllis Wheatley, a young girl from Gambia who became the first Black American to publish a book of poetry. Learn about her journey from enslavement to literary fame, her notable works, and her impact on...
Wonderscape
Maya Angelou’s Later Years and Lasting Legacy
This video explores Maya Angelou’s incredible legacy, from her Emmy-nominated role in Roots to her iconic poem Still I Rise. It highlights her time as a professor, her impactful inauguration poem for President Bill Clinton, and the...
Wonderscape
The Battles of Lexington and Concord: The Shot Heard Around the World
This video explores the events of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, debunking myths about who fired the first shot of the American Revolution. It explains how the term “the shot heard around the world” originated and why the identity...
Wonderscape
Paul Revere’s Ride: Separating Fact from Fiction
This video explores the real story behind Paul Revere’s famous midnight ride, debunking myths popularized by Longfellow’s poem. Viewers learn that Revere wasn’t alone, didn’t shout “The British are coming,” and didn’t reach Concord....
Wonderscape
Paul Revere: Life During and After the Revolutionary War
This video examines Paul Revere’s contributions during and after the Revolutionary War. From his efforts in printing money and supplying ammunition to his post-war ventures in hardware, bell-making, and copper production, Revere played a...
Wonderscape
Maya Angelou: A Life in Writing and Beyond
This video explores Maya Angelou's rise to fame as a writer, starting with her groundbreaking memoir I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. It highlights her success in poetry, her Pulitzer-nominated collection Just Give Me a Cool Drink of...
Wonderscape
Maya Angelou’s Early Life: Finding Her Voice
This video explores the early life of Maya Angelou, from her challenging childhood in segregated Stamps, Arkansas, to becoming the first African-American cable car conductor in San Francisco. It highlights her journey of overcoming...
Wonderscape
Youth Leading Social Justice Movements
Explore the inspiring journeys of young activists like Thandiwe Abdullah, Amanda Gorman, Malala Yousafzai, and Emma Gonzalez, who are at the forefront of movements such as Black Lives Matter, education reform, and gun control. These...
PBS
The Wicked Feline Murder Floof, a Yule Cat Story
Christmas isn’t just a time for presents, cookies, and holiday cheer, but the hunting period of Iceland’s murderous monster feline, the Yule Cat. This giant, fluffy cat towers over buildings, roaming the snowy countryside for human...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is A Shape Poem?
This video is answering the question of what is a shape poem.
Great Big Story
Lenny Lipton's journey from puff the magic dragon to 3D cinema
Explore Lenny Lipton's multifaceted career, from writing the iconic song "Puff the Magic Dragon" to inventing 3D cinema technology.
Great Big Story
The Enigmatic Quest for Forrest Fenn's Hidden Treasure
Dive into the captivating story of Forrest Fenn's treasure, hidden in the Rockies, and the adventurers dedicated to uncovering it, guided by his cryptic poem.
Curated Video
The Shape Poem
Mr. Griot reviews the elements of a shape poem and reads I. C. Nightly’s “My Good Friend the Moon.” He brainstorms ideas for writing a shape poem.
Curated Video
Solving Unfamiliar Words
Mr. Griot reads the poem “What A Surprise!” and identifies words that are unfamiliar. He models how to use context clues and a dictionary to figure out the definitions of those words.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Frederick Joseph - "Notes From Therapy" - We Alive, Beloved: Poems
"Notes from Therapy" by Frederick Joseph is a reflective poem exploring the journey of self-discovery and personal growth. It delves into the idea of being bruised by the world, retreating, and then embracing the possibilities of...