TED Talks
Confessions of a recovering people pleaser | Baron Ryan
Internet filmmaker Baron Ryan talks to himself, but he doesn't always like what he has to say. In a funny, existential play (where Ryan plays both himself and his mind), he contemplates the paradox of being a people pleaser, the efficacy...
TED Talks
TED: How to imagine a better future for democracy | Adrienne Maree Brown and Baratunde Thurston
US democracy needs repair — and care is the answer, says author adrienne maree brown in conversation with writer and activist Baratunde Thurston. In a sweeping discussion on what it means to be an active citizen, they unpack how to...
TED Talks
TED: Life's an obstacle course — here's how to navigate it | Maryam Banikarim
Instead of seeing life's challenges as obstacles, I see them as an obstacle course — a fascinating array of tests that I'm curious to see if I can pass, says community builder Maryam Banikarim. Telling the story of her experience...
TED Talks
TED: The secret ingredients of great hospitality | Will Guidara
Restaurateur Will Guidara's life changed when he decided to serve a two-dollar hot dog in his fancy four-star restaurant, creating a personalized experience for some out-of-town customers craving authentic New York City street food. The...
SciShow
Why Does Nature Make You Feel Better?
It’s not a huge surprise that nature is beneficial to our mental health. But why?
SciShow
Are Fandoms Good or Unhealthy Obsessions?
Internet fandoms can get... sort of intense, but is an unwavering devotion to your Hogwarts house an unhealthy fixation or a way to reach out to others and engage in the world around you?
TED Talks
TED: There's more to life than being happy | Emily Esfahani Smith
Our culture is obsessed with happiness, but what if there's a more fulfilling path? Happiness comes and goes, says writer Emily Esfahani Smith, but having meaning in life -- serving something beyond yourself and developing the best...
TED Talks
TED: How Syria's architecture laid the foundation for brutal war | Marwa Al-Sabouni
What caused the war in Syria? Oppression, drought and religious differences all played key roles, but Marwa Al-Sabouni suggests another reason: architecture. Speaking to us over the Internet from Homs, where for the last six years she...
TED Talks
TED: Dare to refuse the origin myths that claim who you are | Chetan Bhatt
We all have origin stories and identity myths, our tribal narratives that give us a sense of security and belonging. But sometimes our small-group identities can keep us from connecting with humanity as a whole -- and even keep us from...
SciShow
How Harry Potter Turns You Into A Wizard
Have you ever read Harry Potter and wished that you were a student at Hogwarts, studying magic with Harry, Ron, and Hermione? Well, your wish might have partially come true, without you knowing it.
Curated Video
Analysing ideas of oppression, heritage and place in Zephaniah's 'We Refugees'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Zephaniah uses language and structure to express ideas of heritage, oppression and place in 'We Refugees'. Key learning points: - Zephaniah's use of oppressive verbs throughout the poem reflect the...
Curated Video
Exploring ideas of cultural belonging in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can compare how Antrobus, Nichols and Blakemore present ideas of cultural belonging. Key learning points: - When comparing poems it's useful to think of the poets as in conversation with each other. - Blakemore presents...
Curated Video
Analysing 'Search for My Tongue'
Pupil outcome: I can analyse the imagery in 'Search for My Tongue' and link this with the theme of pride. Key learning points: - 'Search for My Tongue' shows the importance of language in shaping our identity. - Initially, Bhatt fears...
Curated Video
Reviewing a response to ideas of belonging in the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology
Pupil outcome: I can reflect on and rewrite an extended written response to ideas of belonging in the AQA Worlds and Lives anthology. Key learning points: - An excellent introduction should start with a general statement about the text....
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Analysing how Hood presents the past and present in 'I Remember, I Remember'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Hood uses personification, symbolism and punctuation to express ideas of past and present in ‘I Remember, I Remember’. Key learning points: - The personification of the sun in Hood's childhood creates a...
Curated Video
Understanding how Nichols presents memories of home in 'Island Man'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Nichols presents the memories of home in ‘Island Man’. Key learning points: - Grace Nichols was born in Guyana before immigrating to Britain as an adult. - Nichol's poetry is often characterised by...
Curated Video
Understanding how Bridges presents nature in 'Clear and Gentle Stream'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Bridges presents nature and humanity's connection to nature. Key learning points: - Robert Bridges' poetry reflects his deep Christian faith. - 'Clear and Gentle Stream' illustrates how Bridges was...
Curated Video
Understanding how Landon presents childhood in 'Captain Cook (To My Brother)'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Landon presents ideas of childhood and the relationship with her brother. Key learning points: - Landon's poem is a nostalgic memory of her time spent playing with her brother in their garden. - The use...
Curated Video
Belonging to a church
Pupil outcome: I can describe how some people belong to different places of worship. Key learning points: - A place of worship is somewhere sacred to a believer. - A church is a sacred place for Christians. - Christians might show...
Curated Video
Analysing how Nichols presents ideas of belonging and place in 'Island Man'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Nichols uses language, form and structure to express ideas of place and belonging in ‘Island Man’. Key learning points: - The repeated imagery of the "sea" implies that the Island Man feels a sense of...
Curated Video
Analysing how Bridges presents nature and belonging in 'Clear and Gentle Stream'
Pupil outcome: I can explain how Bridges uses language and structure to express his viewpoint. Key learning points: - Personification also helps to create a connection between the poet and the river - creates a sense of belonging. - The...
Curated Video
Comparing ideas of nostalgia in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can compare how poets present their nostalgic memories of childhood. Key learning points: - Poems can be linked by theme e.g. nostalgia. - Poems can be linked by attitude, considering how the poets feel about the subject...
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Comparing ideas of displacement and belonging in the Edexcel Belonging anthology
Pupil outcome: I can identify similarities and differences between 'We Refugees', 'My Mother's Kitchen', and 'The Emigree'. Key learning points: - Rumens, Zephaniah and Hardi all explore the impact of displacement on refugees and their...
Makematic
Being a Citizen in a Community
One meaning of the word citizen is a person who lives in a community. In this video, learn about how good citizens make their communities better for everyone.