Mikki vs the World is a creative, funny, and factual series designed to help teens get a grip on what’s happening inside their heads. Why is there so much tension between kids and parents during adolescence? Internet Lady has the...

In this video we look at how to derive equations and expressions from sentences. We can write ‘c’ minus 5 in symbols rather than words: c - 5. And d times 4: 4d. But we can do much more than this. We can actually turn sentences into...

Susan W. White, Ph.D. is an associate professor at Virginia Tech. She established the Virginia Tech Psychosocial Interventions (PI) lab in 2006. As director of the PI Lab, Dr. White's research seeks to identify psychological processes...

The video discusses the five cognitive skills that make up social intelligence: sympathy, self-awareness, empathy, metacognition, and theory of mind. It explains how these skills develop over time and how they allow us to understand...

This video provides an overview of salmon, a family of schooling fish found in the northern hemisphere. It discusses their characteristics, behaviors, habitats, and life cycle. The video highlights the different species of salmon,...

Learn more about social and emotional learning in childhood.

This video explains how to graph lines in standard form by identifying the x and y-intercepts. It demonstrates the process using examples and shows how to apply it to real-world situations. By the end of the video, viewers will have a...

This is my 200th video in the Brainwaves Video Anthology. It features 10 thought-leaders from my second year of filming.



Watch Thomas L. Friedman, Linda Darling-Hammond, Walter Mischel, Carol Dweck, James P. Comer, Deborah...

Alison Gopnik, a professor of psychology and philosophy at UC Berkeley, explores how very young children learn and understand the world around them. Through her research, she demonstrates that children utilize scientific techniques to...

Lots of kids get the chickenpox. I know I did! I was about four years old. It was awful. But now we can learn all kinds of things about the virus called Varicella-Zoster virus, which causes chickenpox and shingles. What is its structure...

This video discusses the topic of alcohol, its use in society, and the consequences of underage drinking. It covers various aspects such as the process of making alcohol, reasons why adults choose to drink, statistics on underage...

This video discusses important personal safety rules, including the "check first" rule, the buddy rule, and the "it's OK to say no" rule. It also covers recognizing warning signs, dealing with tricky people, and the importance of telling...

This video features a family who shares a love for pole dancing. They discuss their journey into the world of pole dancing, their passion for the art, and the challenges they face in overcoming negative stereotypes and judgments. The...

In this video, a family counts and discusses the amount of garbage they have accumulated over three months. They reflect on the environmental impact of their consumption and express hope for a greener future. The video captures the...

This video is a lesson about the life and works of Roald Dahl, a famous children's book author. The teacher discusses Dahl's early years and his adventures as a young adult. The teacher then focuses on two of Dahl's most popular books,...

Learning about money early on can give kids a HUGE advantage in life, but most parents shy away from discussing it at all! Here are some tips to get the conversation started.

Ever wonder what is going on in the mind of a teenager, especially one who is stressed out? UCLA Psychologist Adriana Galvan is on a quest to find out. With support from the National Science Foundation, she's investigating the effects of...

In this video, young people learn the biological process of menstruation. They also learn that menstruation is a normal, healthy, and clean phenomenon, which should be embraced as a beautiful entry into womanhood.

Just the Facts: The Emergence of Modern America: The Progressive Era uses fascinating historical footage to explore six decades that shaped modern America. The series examines the Gilded Age in the late 19th century, the Progressive Era...