Why do professors and teachers ban technology in the classroom? This is a common question lately about teaching. And it comes down to student time and focus in the classroom Filmed in Baltimore, Maryland #askaprofessor...

Hot water can freeze faster than cold water due to a phenomenon known as the Mpemba effect. This effect occurs because hot water evaporates more quickly, which leads to a decrease in the overall volume of water, causing it to cool...

Pupil outcome: I can describe school experiences, preferences and strengths using a range of adjectives, comparatives and superlatives and interesting vocabulary. Key learning points: - Comparative and superlative adverbs can be used to...

Leah Litman reflects on two influential teachers in her life. In high school, Steve Welkley taught her AP U.S. History, which later inspired her shift from chemistry to law and politics, especially during the pivotal time of Bush v....

Author Ralph White reflects warmly on the teachers who shaped his life, beginning with his mother, a fourth-grade teacher in Litchfield, Connecticut. Beyond her role as a parent, she fostered his love for writing and strong communication...

Earl Lewis reflects on the profound impact mentors and teachers have had on his life, highlighting two figures in particular. His first-grade teacher, Mrs. Cassell, encouraged him to dream big despite the constraints of segregation in...

Claire Bond Potter, Professor Emeritus at The New School, reflects fondly on her third-grade teacher, Doris Balant, as the most special educator in her life. Balant, who still lives in upstate New York, created a relaxed and supportive...

Ari Weinzweig reflects on a powerful influence in his life—Emma Goldman, someone he never met but considers a teacher through her writings and ideas. Goldman, a Lithuanian-born anarchist who immigrated to the U.S. in 1885, championed...

Erica Chenoweth credits their middle school English and homeroom teacher, Joyce Jarboe, with making the biggest difference in their life. Recognizing that Erica had a different learning style and was often bored in class, Ms. Jarboe...

Maria Stephan shares that she’s had many influential teachers throughout her life. In sixth grade, Tom Smith inspired her curiosity and creativity with his warm presence and inventive teaching style. In high school, biology teacher...

Kati Marton credits two influential teachers for shaping her passions. Vladimir Petrov, a Russian refugee and professor at George Washington University, inspired her love for international relations through his lived experiences and...

Gopal Krishnamurthy reflects on his journey in teacher education and the concept of transformative education—not just seeking new answers, but learning to ask new and deeper questions. He is turning his PhD dissertation into a book...

Warming ocean water is weakening a major current system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), which helps regulate global weather. Melting ice in Greenland and freshwater from rivers are making the ocean less...

As the planet warms, there's more water vapor in the air, which makes storms stronger and causes heavier rain and snow. This extra heat and humidity can also make it dangerous to live in some places, especially at night when bodies can’t...

The Arctic is warming quickly, and this is changing the jet stream—a strong wind high in the sky that affects weather. The jet stream is becoming slower and more wavy, which causes extreme weather to last longer, like very cold winters...

The oceans are very important in climate change because they take in almost 90% of the heat trapped by greenhouse gases and a lot of carbon dioxide. This makes the oceans warmer and more acidic, which has led to record-low sea ice,...

Discover the fascinating life and ideas of Aristotle, one of the most important philosophers in history. In this video, we explore his teachings on logic, ethics, politics, and science. Learn how Aristotle’s work shaped Western...

Phones weren’t always smart! In this episode, we’ll talk about how phones changed over time, starting with big, heavy ones that could only make calls. We’ll learn how they got smaller, faster, and smarter, turning into the smartphones we...

Take a journey to ancient Greece and meet Plato, one of the greatest thinkers in history. Plato was a student of Socrates and a teacher of Aristotle, and he loved asking big questions about life, government, and how we know what is true....

Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most important women in American history. In this video, you’ll learn how she helped people and made a big difference in the world. She was the First Lady when her husband, Franklin D. Roosevelt, was...

Learn the incredible story of Booker T. Washington, a man who was born into slavery and rose to become one of the most respected leaders in American history. Through education, hard work, and determination, he helped open doors for...

In this math video we will determine will the cubes fill the prism. We will be asked if 32 cubes with 1/4 foot edge length will completely fill the given right rectangular prism. We will consider three different prisms. We will review...

This video explains the different types of evaluation based on the new updated SET syllabus 2019

Discover 20 commonly used English phrasal verbs particularly useful for students and teachers.