Crash Course Kids
Seeing Stars
So you know what a star is, right? Well, if you don't, you should. We've talked about that big one in the sky a few times: The Sun! But there are a lot of bright dots in the night sky and not all of them are stars. Today, let's play a...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How big is infinity? - Dennis Wildfogel
Using the fundamentals of set theory, explore the mind-bending concept of the "infinity of infinities" -- and how it led mathematicians to conclude that math itself contains unanswerable questions.
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Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology
Why do people sometimes do bad things just because someone else told them to? And what does the term Groupthink mean? In today's episode of Crash Course Psychology, Hank talks about the ideas of Social Influence and how it can affect our...
Bozeman Science
What is Modeling Instruction?
In this video Paul Andersen explains how modeling instruction can be used in the science classroom. Instead of presenting a model for the students the teacher presents and experience or experiment and the students develop the model.
TED Talks
TED: This virtual lab will revolutionize science class | Michael Bodekaer
Virtual reality is no longer part of some distant future, and it's not just for gaming and entertainment anymore. Michael Bodekaer wants to use it to make quality education more accessible. In this refreshing talk, he demos an idea that...
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Studying for Exams: Crash Course Study Skills
It turns out that saving all of your studying until after midnight on the night before your big exam is not actually a great way to prepare. Today, Thomas explains some test prep strategies that actually work.
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Social Interaction & Performance: Crash Course Sociology
How do sociologists study and understand social interaction? Today we’ll explain the language sociologists use to discuss how we interact with the social world. What are statuses and roles? How are they different? How do you acquire...
Bozeman Science
CER - Claim Evidence Reasoning
In this video Paul Andersen explains how the CER framework can be used to give explanations in a science classroom. In order to make a complete explanation a Claim must be supported by Evidence and Reasoning connecting the evidence to...
TED Talks
Liz Kleinrock: How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics
When one of Liz Kleinrock's fourth-grade students said the unthinkable at the start of a class on race, she knew it was far too important a teachable moment to miss. But where to start? Learn how Kleinrock teaches kids to discuss taboo...
TED Talks
David Ikard: The real story of Rosa Parks -- and why we need to confront myths about black history
Black history taught in US schools is often watered-down, riddled with inaccuracies and stripped of its context and rich, full-bodied historical figures. Equipped with the real story of Rosa Parks, professor David Ikard highlights how...
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen
Primary School Assembly Poem
New ReviewPrimary School Assembly Poem
Curated Video
Fluency: Pyramid Sentences with Short Vowels
New ReviewIn this video, you'll learn how to use fluency-building techniques that support early literacy and word recognition. Perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and struggling readers, this reading fluency activity strengthens decoding...
Curated Video
Sound By Sound Blending with Ending Blends
New ReviewThis video has kids practice blending sounds sound by sound where they blend the first two sounds first, and then the next sounds. Many kids who struggle to blend words, especially those with ending blends, find this method helpful. This...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Dr. Girija Kaimal - Teachers Make a Difference
New ReviewDrexel University Professor Dr. Girija Kaimal reflects on the profound impact teachers have in shaping a student’s confidence and sense of self. She recalls how one professor recognized her strength in theory—something she hadn’t seen in...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lucan Amad Way - Teachers Make a Difference
New ReviewProfessor Lucan Way explained that his book Revolution of Dictatorship has roots in the influence of his early teachers. In particular, his 8th-grade English teacher, Brian Bond, encouraged him to explore his own interests, which led him...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Miguel Cardona, Ed.D. - Teachers Make a Difference - Gary Oneil, Linda Ransom and Dr. Gladys Labas
New ReviewDr. Miguel Cardona reflects on the life-changing impact of teachers, emphasizing how educators shape not only individual students but entire families. He recalls three influential teachers in his own journey: Gary O'Neal, his...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Lori Shorr - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Paul Mochnick
New ReviewLori Shorr reflects on the lasting impact of her junior year English teacher, Mr. Monk, at Bethel Park High School. As a first-generation college student from Pittsburgh, she had never read Shakespeare before taking his course. Mr. Monk...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Stephen J. Parks - Teachers Make a Difference - Gayatri Spivak
New ReviewSteve Parks reflects on his experience as a first-generation college student, describing how fear of being wrong kept him silent in class. That changed in graduate school when he studied with the renowned professor Gayatri Spivak. After...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Nicole Eustace - Teachers Make a Difference
New ReviewNYU historian Nicole Eustace reflects on the pivotal role teachers played in shaping her passion for history. She describes how, in 10th grade, an English teacher recognized her interest in history and encouraged her to write a...
Curated Video
Examine Accounts
New ReviewThis video is about gathering and evaluating sources for credibility.
Curated Video
Writing for an Audience
New ReviewThis video explores how to write for a specific audience.
Curated Video
Reference Materials
New ReviewA video titled "Reference Materials" that details resources to use when coming across unfamiliar words.
Curated Video
Embracing the Joy of Learning: How Curiosity Can Change Your Life
New ReviewThis video emphasizes the transformative power of learning and the importance of following your curiosity. It highlights personal experiences with both positive and negative learning environments, while encouraging viewers to embrace new...