This video is a summary and analysis of Act 5 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Imagination in the play. This is the sixth video in a series about A Midsummer Night's...

See how the Lopez family use a map to plan their day at the theme park.
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Join us as we delve into the captivating history of Disney Imagineering, the creative force behind the magic of Disney theme parks around the world. Established in 1952 by Walt Disney himself, the division was originally known as WED...

In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will discuss a variety of ways to end your story, including circular endings, lessons learned, themes, and questions.

In this video, you will learn how to write a closing or conclusion for your imaginative narrative or fantasy story. We will discuss a variety of ways to end your story, including circular endings, lessons learned, themes, and questions.

Watch this lesson today to discover how Shakespeare explores the tension between appearances and reality in The Tempest. See that Shakespeare is playing around with our imaginations, blurring the line between reality and fantasy on...

This video examines a pivotal moment in Shakespeare's "Macbeth," where the witches' prophecy leads Macbeth to consider the possibility of becoming king. It delves into Macbeth's psychological turmoil as he imagines the dreadful act of...

Don’t forget, Big Brother is watching you.

This lesson explores the theme of surveillance in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Uncover the different types of surveillance found in Airstrip One, including telescreens, the Thought Police and...

Pupil outcome: I can listen and respond to a story. Key learning points: - Most stories start by introducing the main characters and setting - The plot means what happens in a story - Illustrations are important to help to tell a story -...

Art isn’t a frivolous past-time - it heals and transforms people’s lives!

This lesson explores the theme of The Power of Art in Stephen Daldry’s film Billy Elliot. Discover the way Billy’s passion for ballet changes his life and...

Newspeak? Thoughtcrime? Doublethink? What do these words really mean?

This lesson explores the theme of language and communication in George Orwell’s ‘1984’. Discover how politicians can manipulate and corrupt the English language....

Don’t speak your mind! Don’t write about the truth!

That’s what it’s like in the world of Fahrenheit 451. The mass media is a joke and independent thought is dangerous. As for books, they’re burned… sometimes with their owners!...

After being fired from his prestigious job, Felix Phillips feels washed up and forgotten. Holed up in his isolated rural shack, Felix sees ghosts and concocts a deranged revenge plan. Meanwhile, Felix’s students in Fletcher prison know...

How far would you go for revenge? Is blackmail the answer?

In this lesson, we’ll look at Felix Phillips’ revenge plot against Tony Price, the man who stole Felix’s job twelve years ago. Now that he’s living in rural poverty and...

This video is a summary and analysis of Act 2 of William Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. This video primarily addresses the theme of Nature in the play. This is the third video in a series about A Midsummer Night's Dream...

Have the comforts of modern living made us forget about our place in nature? If so, what does that mean for us? In The Pedestrian, Ray Bradbury shares some important ideas with us about our place in the natural world, and why we should...

It’s usually easier to just fit in and go with the flow, right? But when we conform, we are easier to control. No thanks! In ‘The Pedestrian’, Ray Bradbury shows us what happens when our freedom and individuality are taken from us. Join...

"The Little Prince" is a timeless tale that explores deep themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human nature through the whimsical adventures of a young prince who travels from planet to planet. As he encounters various...

Do you ever feel like you have big feelings? Maybe you’re really excited and jumping all over the place, or maybe you feel sad and you cry a lot. Sometimes you can even have two or more feelings at the same time. When we notice our...

This video presents a fictional interview with Theseus and Hippolyta, exploring their perspectives at the end of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The discussion delves into their thoughts on the events of the play, including the enchanted...

Winner: Parents' Choice Gold Award, 2010 Do Walt Disney Imagineers encounter resistance in their work? Of course they do... when it comes to friction! Here the Imagineers showcase how different types of friction - static, kinetic, and...

Imagine living in a world where simply reading a good book could get you killed!

This lesson explores the theme of Literature and Writing in Ray Bradbury’s novel, Fahrenheit 451. Watch how Guy Montag’s awakening to the joy of...

Winner: Parents' Choice Gold Award, 2010 Newton's Three Laws of Motion are at work in virtually every Disney theme park ride and attraction. The Walt Disney Imagineers demonstrate how they use Newton's Three Laws to create some of the...

There are decisions being made right now that could have an effect on global populations for generations to come. As part of this project, we commissioned an artist to investigate some of the themes raised in the podcasts. This work of...