Bedtime History
History of Australia for Kids
Learn about the history of Australia, from the prehistory of the aboriginal peoples to its later discovery by Europeans. Also learn about such things as its environment, wildlife, sports teams, and famous actors who were born in Australia.
Curated Video
Australia's Stolen Generation part 1: the Aboriginese Act 1905
The Australian Aborigines Act 1905 gave the state permission to remove Indigenous Australians from their families. Children who were part Aboriginal and part white were especially targeted. A. O. Neville, the Chief Protector of...
Curated Video
Australia's Stolen Generation part 2: the Kidnapping of Molly, Gracie, and Daisy
Molly, Gracie, and Daisy grew up in the Jigalong town in Western Australia. They all had a Martu (Aboriginal Australian) mother and a white Australian father, which meant authorities were keeping a closer watch on the girls. In July of...
Next Animation Studio
Rare mega-shark teeth discovered at Australian beach
A jawful of sharp, serrated teeth provides rare evidence of a similarly ferocious mega-shark that once stalked the ancient waters down under.
Curated Video
Australia's Stolen Generation part 3: Escaping the Moore River Native Settlement
Soon after they arrived at the Moore River Native Settlement, Molly decided that she, her sister, and her cousin needed to escape. She suspected they could make the long journey from this new and different land back home by following the...
Curated Video
Australia's Stolen Generation part 4: 800km to Jigalong
After weeks of walking, Molly, Daisy, and Gracie finally find a familiar section of the rabbit-proof fence, but they are still 800 km from Jigalong. As they get closer to home, the authorities increase the pressure to locate the girls....
Curated Video
A Dinner Bill (Divide two whole numbers yielding a decimal quotient using the traditional method)
Four friends went to dinner at a restaurant. Their dinner bill, including tip, was 75 dollars. If they split the bill evenly, how much will each of them owe?
SciShow
Around The World In 7 Diseases
Have you ever wondered about what stops a disease from going global? Well pack your bags, because we're taking a world tour to visit seven of the most regional diseases out there, from Guinea worm to an Australian form of rabies, to...
SciShow
How Did North America End Up With a Marsupial?
Both North and South America have their own species of marsupial, the opossum, but how they got so far away from their Australian relatives is a bit of a mystery.
SciShow
How Did North America End Up With a Marsupial?
Both North and South America have their own species of marsupial, the opossum, but how they got so far away from their Australian relatives is a bit of a mystery.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: A year in the life of one of Earth's weirdest animals | Gilad Bino
Waddling along the parched Australian earth, a female platypus is searching for fresh water. Over the past year, a severe drought turned rivers and streams to mere trickles. She barely survived and was unable to reproduce. Could the next...
Science360
Lake Temperatures -- Changing Planet
Scientists studying lakes in northern and tropical latitudes are finding that rising lake water temperatures are affecting the ecosystems of the lakes. -- The Changing Planet series explores the impact that climate change is having on...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Circulatory and Respiratory Systems: Video Quiz
This video program explores the role of the body's circulatory and respiratory systems, emphasizing things we can do to maintain these important systems. Regular exercise, healthy eating habits, and not smoking are just a few of the...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Steven Kolber - Teachers Make a Difference - Mr. Gower
Steven Kolber was a top 50 finalist for the 2021 Global Teacher Prize. With parents who valued education, it was perhaps inevitable Melbourne English and history teacher Steven Kolber would enter the profession, which he credits with...
Visual Learning Systems
Exploring North American Grasslands
This video provides an overview of the different types of grasslands in North America. It highlights the California grasslands, which have been converted into agricultural areas, and the Intermountain grasslands, known for the dominant...
TLDR News
Johnson Pays Tribute to Prince Philip, Pay Cuts for NHS nurses & the Domestic Abuse Bill - TLDR News
This Week in Parliament is the series where we discuss what's been going on in the Houses of Parliament. This week the Commons remarked on the passing of Prince Philip and paid tribute to his service. There was also a ten-minute rule...
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Shane Strange - Respecting Indigenous People
Shane Strange’s writing has appeared in various print and online journals in Australia and internationally. He is the author of two chapbooks Notes to the Reader and Dark Corner. His first collection of poetry All Suspicions Have Been...
Curated Video
Save Our Catchment - EP01 - Acknowledgment of Country
Traditional Indigenous owners welcome school students to the traditional lands of Wahlubal people of the Bundjalung Nation. This episode explores the ancient connection to the land and the role of First Nations people in protecting the...
Australian Children's Television Foundation
Exploring Nitmiluk National Park
Season 3, Pygmy Crocs part 2 Kamil and Kayne visit Nitmiluk National Park to meet with a local Aboriginal Ranger. They explore the park, learning about the sacred animals and ancient artwork found there. They don't encounter any...
PBS
The Pilgrims: Native American Relationship to the Land
An informative video sets the context for a lesson that asks young historians to consider how cultural values influence perspective. Groups compare the attitudes reflected in a journal entry of a member of the Plymouth Colony to those of...